Kansas City Obituaries

Antionette Marie Folkins-Josenberger was born August 25, 1975 to Dewana J. Folkins-Hunt and Irving L. Josenberger. Antionette accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Pleasant Green Baptist Church. She went to Benjamin Banneker Elementary, Northwest Middle School and graduated from Schlagle High School in 1993. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. Antionette's life mission was to ensure that her children and grandchildren lived a...

Cara Lee was born June 8, 1933, in Luther, OK. She was the youngest of two children. She was born to young parents, Emma Carrie Paige, and Arnett Johnson. In 1939, at the age of 6, Cara Lee, her mother, and older brother, Calvin relocated to be near family in Manhattan, KS. After they moved, she attended Manhattan Douglas School and Manhattan Jr. High to complete her education. In 1954, Cara welcomed her only child Delesa E. Rhodeman who would remain her joy and one of her primary purposes...

On Saturday April 9, 2022, Cleophus Darnell James departed this life. He departed this life to rejoice in a better place. Cleophus Darnell James was born on August 13, 1963 in Kansas City, Kansas, to Cleothus and Gwendolyn James. Cleophus Darnell was the middle child of three children. At the age of three, Cleophus Darnell was baptized by the late Reverend R.C. Higgs at Bethel Baptist Church, where at the age of 12 he accepted Jesus as his personal savior. Cleophus graduated from...

Walter Lee Bar Jr., 57, of Manhattan K.S., passed away peacefully at KU Medical center on, Monday, April 4, 2022, surrounded by his Wife, children and loved ones. Walter was born July 20, 1964 in Fort Wiley, Kansas to the late Walter Barr Sr. and Pauline Barr. He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Wilbert David Goodridge, James Charles Goodridge, Lynn Paul Goodridge, one sister Cheryl Crawford, and both maternal and paternal grandparents: Milton & Leilla Barr and...

David Wayne Brown Sr., was presented to this world on February 3, 1948 to Raymond & Mary Lisa Brown in Glasgow, Missouri. David was the 9th child and youngest son born to this union. David attended Glasgow High School and went to Rolla Jr. Community College where he graduated in 1971. David was a church going person who was raised in church. David was baptized into Louis Chapel Baptist Church and later joined Greater Temple of Faith. David was a deeply rooted family man who enjoyed...

Ramon was born March 8, 1946, in Great Bend, Kansas, a son of the late Lazzelle Guliford Sr. and Virginia Iona (Thompson) Guliford. Ramon attended Great Bend High School and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1964. Ramon was active in sports and played basketball throughtout his high school years. He enjoyed all sport, especially golf. Ramon served proudly and honorably in the United States National Guard for three years. He recently received a certificate  of appreciation...

Tamara C. Boswell, 38, lovingly known as "Toot" of Kansas City KS passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Providence Medical Center. Tamara was born March 17, 1983 to Brenda J. McCluney and Marvin Boswell. Tamara was raised by a very special loving man Henry L. Davis Jr, who gave her the nickname "Toot". Tamara grew up in Kansas City Kansas, where she attended Quindaro Elementary School, Northwest Middle School and was a 2001 graduate of Wyandotte High...

Kecia Renee Hudley 47 of Junction City KS, passed away on Thursday February 17th 2022. Kecia was born on September 28th 1974 in Manhattan KS, to Jerry Sr and Shirley Hudley. She was raised in Manhattan and graduated from Manhattan High School. Kecia was currently attending Kansas State University where she was studying sociology. Kecia loved the Lord God and attended Mt Zion Church of God in Christ where she accepted Jesus as her personal savior. Kecia was a loving mother to her 4...

Mrs. Frances Marie Brown was born March 10, 1970, to Delrethra Ford and Cornelius Foley. She departed this life on February 16, 2022. She was affectionately known by close friends and family as "Wee-Wee" Marie spent her early years in Little Rock, Arkansas before moving to Kansas City, Kansas. She was educated in both the Little Rock Public School District and USD 500 School District, Kansas City, Kansas. In 1989, she was united in marriage to Jeffery Brown. From this union, she...

Sandra C. Walker was born March 1, 1941 in Kansas City, KS whose parents, Fannie Watson mother and James Watson, Sr. father proceeded her in death. She went home to glory on February 16, 2022. She attended Sumner High School and graduated in 1958. She was a dedicated nurse for many years, devoting all of her life, including work with the USAF (Air Force) as a Reserved Medical Rank Nurse (AMN) from years 1969-2022. She worked up until 2022 at the age of 80. Granny was a kind, sweet, caring...