Mrs. Juanita Gibson
With heavy hearts we are announcing the passing of Juanita Maxine Gibson (Nana). She was born on July 23, 1921, in Helena Alabama and passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo surrounded by family.She lived an extraordinary life filled with adventure, love and wisdom. She embodied the true essence of a life giver, life coach and soother.Nana painted, she cooked, she was a gardener, she knitted, she crocheted, she sewed, she did it all.She was married for 50 +...
With heavy hearts we are announcing the passing of Juanita Maxine Gibson (Nana). She was born on July 23, 1921, in Helena Alabama and passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo...
Mrs. Verona Hughes
Verona Hughes, funeral services will be held on Friday April 26,2024, 11am at Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Shawnee Mission Gardens- Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Visitation from 10am-11am at the chapel. Service conducted by Watkins Heritage Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website.The family of Verona Plummer Hughes request in lieu of flowers to consider a "Tribute Gift" in her memory to the Parkinson's Foundation link...
Verona Hughes, funeral services will be held on Friday April 26,2024, 11am at Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Shawnee Mission Gardens- Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Visitation from 10am-11am at the...
Ms. Bette Jo Griffin
Bette Jo Griffin was born on October 14, 1938, to Matthew and Fannie Mae Fulson in Spiro, Oklahoma.She was the eldest daughter and first set of two twins among a total of nine siblings.She completed her education from Sumner High School and Metropolitan Community College, where she earned a degree in Education, igniting her lifelong passion for nurturing young minds for three decades with the Kansas City, Missouri School District.Bette was known for her sharp...
Bette Jo Griffin was born on October 14, 1938, to Matthew and Fannie Mae Fulson in Spiro, Oklahoma.She was the eldest daughter and first set of two twins among a total of nine...
Mr. Muriel Adkins, Jr.
Muriel Frank Adkins, Jr. was born September 4, 1953, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, to Muriel Frank Adkins, Sr. and Marvine Officer. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Durant; his brother, Leeford Adkins; his father, Muriel Frank Adkins, Sr.; his stepfather, Clinton McKeithen; and grandmother, Dixie L. Allen.Muriel was raised in Paxico, KS, by his grandmother, Dixie L. Allen. While in school, Muriel excelled at basketball, football, and baseball. He also played...
Muriel Frank Adkins, Jr. was born September 4, 1953, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, to Muriel Frank Adkins, Sr. and Marvine Officer. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Durant;...
Mr. Joseph Stokes
Joseph Stokes, born September 19, 1939, to Damon and Inola Stokes in Akins, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024., surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. His departure from this world is preceded by his parents and siblings: Bobby, Sterling, Harold, Roy Stokes, and Christine Tucker.Joseph served his country with honor and distinction as a Sergeant 1st Class in the United States Army, where he cultivated his expertise in culinary a passion that...
Joseph Stokes, born September 19, 1939, to Damon and Inola Stokes in Akins, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024., surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. His...
Ms. Trinity Poke
Trinity Riaun Poke was born January 26th, 2001, in Columbia, MO to Rhan L. Cavil-McCarther and Michael A. Poke Jr.Trinity attended University Academy and continued her education at Raytown South Middle School. She graduated from Raytown South High School in 2019.Trinity’s passion was DANCE. She used dance as a vehicle for expression. She told her story, conveyed feelings and emotions, and created connections through movement. She was a dedicated member of Dancin’ 2...
Trinity Riaun Poke was born January 26th, 2001, in Columbia, MO to Rhan L. Cavil-McCarther and Michael A. Poke Jr.Trinity attended University Academy and continued her education at Raytown South...
Mrs. KiKu Wells
Kiku Oshiro Wells was born on October 26, 1931, in Ie-son, Okinawa, Japan, to the union of Shinsuke Oshiro and Nabe Minasato. She was born the third of four children.Her schooling and young life was drastically impacted by World War II and therefore, she was only able to complete lower-secondary education. Kiku later moved from Ie-son, to the larger island of Okinawa for work and to help raise her younger sister. It was in Okinawa, that she met and later married the love of her...
Kiku Oshiro Wells was born on October 26, 1931, in Ie-son, Okinawa, Japan, to the union of Shinsuke Oshiro and Nabe Minasato. She was born the third of four children.Her schooling and young life...
Mr. Saleem Saboor, Sr.
Saleem Hassan Saboor Sr. (born George Jones) was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He passed away March 20, 2024, at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cardiovascular disease.He was born on October 30, 1947, to Ira and Bertha M. Jones in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. As a young boy he attended Osage Avenue Christian Church where he was baptized, served as an altar boy and was in the choir. After graduating from high school, he attended Oklahoma University...
Saleem Hassan Saboor Sr. (born George Jones) was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He passed away March 20, 2024, at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with...
Mrs. Barbara Taylor
Barbara Louise TaylorCelebration of Life1937 - 2024Mrs. Barbara Louise Taylor was born January 12, 1937, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Tommie L. and Lee Etta Wilson. She was the third child of seven children. Barbara spent her childhood being raised in Coffeyville until she relocated to Kansas City Missouri with her aunt Fernetta Bailey, at the age of 15. Here she met her next-door neighbor, best friend and future husband Mr. Olee Taylor. On March 17, 1957, Barbara and her life...
Barbara Louise TaylorCelebration of Life1937 - 2024Mrs. Barbara Louise Taylor was born January 12, 1937, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Tommie L. and Lee Etta Wilson. She was the third...
Ms. Tracy Hawkins
Tracy Olivia Hawkinswas born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 28, 1959, to Clement Eugene Lee Young and Norma Arzelia Young.Tracy was the only child born into this union. She attended Southeast High School in Kansas City, MO and also attended Penn Valley Community College.Tracy worked for NASA in Houston, TX before relocating back home to Kansas City, MO in 1989.She then began working at the Kansas City Missouri Police Department in 1989.Her...
Tracy Olivia Hawkinswas born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 28, 1959, to Clement Eugene Lee Young and Norma Arzelia Young.Tracy was the only child born into this union. She...
