Mrs. JoAnn Ross

Sunrise: May 14, 1937                                 Sunset:  September 26, 2011


JoAnn Ross, 74, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011, at Specialty Hospital of Mid America in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born May 14, 1937, in Henderson, Texas to the union of Oscar Joe Rettig and Maudie Ree Murphy Rettig. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Bobbie Jean Rettig Edwards.

She received her education at the Henderson Colored Public High School in Henderson, Texas. JoAnn was a baptist.

She married Iradell Ross, in 1957. To this union two sons were born. JoAnn moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1961.

She leaves to cherish her memory: two sons, Ira Joe Ross of Dallas, Texas and Bobby Radell Ross of Kansas City, Missouri; two granddaughters, Corretta "Corri" Ross and Crystal Michelle "Mikki" Ross of Keithville, Louisiana; their loving mother, Geraldine "Gerri"; step daughter, Christy Mitchell of California; two loving sisters-in-law and friends, Brenda Robinson of Grandview, Missouri and Dorothy Hughes of Kansas City, Missouri; her ex-husband, Iradell Ross of Kansas City, Missouri; three loving nephews of Kansas City, Missouri; a very loving and close friend, (sister) since grade school, Bernice Sanders Terry of Henderson, Texas and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Mrs. Ross will be held 2:00 P. M. Saturday, November 5, 2011, at E. S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel North with Rev. Robert Jones, Associate Minister of Bethlehem Antioch Missionary Baptist Church officiating.

Thoughtful care and services provided by E. S. ELEY & SONS FUNERAL CHAPEL NORTH.

                                                                                                            
Ms. Mary L. Ross

Sunrise: June 21, 1952                                 Sunset:  November 1, 2011


Mary Louise Ross was born June 21, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri to the parents, Abraham Murrell and Billie Doris Ross.


Mary possessed a strong belief in God and was baptized at age 14 at Prince of Peace Baptist Church and later united with Parkway Baptist Church. Mary attended elementary school at Greenwood and then attended Central High School. Once she graduated, she studied cosmetology at Manuel Technical School.


Mary moved to the Bay Area of California in 1972.  It was there that her precious daughter, Lacretta, was born.  While in California, Mary received her nursing certificate and worked as a nurse and as a hair stylist. From 1980 to 1984, she worked at Baptist Hospital after which, she took care of Matthew & Beret Ziegenhorn for three years as their nanny. She worked at Truman Medical Center from 1987 to 1996, and for the past 15 years she was employed as a Unit Secretary at Research Medical Center.


Mary departed this earthly life on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at K C Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.


Mary leaves to cherish her memory: her beloved daughter, Lacretta Nicole Ross; sisters, Delores Ann Ross and  Vernita Webb;  brother, James Allen Ross (Kandy); aunts, Elizabeth Ross and Bobbie J. Ross and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers.


Memorial services for Ms. Ross will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday (today) November 4, 2011, at Cleveland Avenue Baptist Church.


Thoughtful care and services provided by E. S. ELEY & SONS FUNERAL CHAPEL NORTH.


                                                                                                          

Captain Bruce Thomas Stiles
Sunrise: May 27, 1953                                 Sunset:  November 5, 2011


Bruce Thomas Stiles, age 58, by God’s grace left this world on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at K C Hospice House to rejoin his loved ones and stand in the presence of God. Bruce was born May 27, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Fred T. Stiles and Kathryn A. Ballock Stiles.

He attended St. Francis Xavier Grade School and graduated from De La Salle High School in 1971. In 1985, Bruce received an Associate Degree in Fire Science from Penn Valley Community College. He was employed for 34 years with the Kansas City Missouri Fire Department, retiring with the rank of Captain.

He is survived by his wife, Nita Stiles; sons, Luke and Adam Stiles; two sisters, Paula Fitzgerald and Jana Stiles and a host of other family and friends.

Services celebrating Bruce’s life will be held 6:00 P.M. Friday (today), November 11, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Raytown in Raytown, MO. Family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. until service time Friday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care.

Thoughtful care and services provided by E. S. ELEY & SONS FUNERAL CHAPEL NORTH.

                                                                                                             
Mr. Ogie Abney
Sunrise: June 6, 1923                                 Sunset:  November 21, 2011


Ogie Abney was born June 6, 1923, to the union of Andrew Abney and Lizzie Monroe in Coushatta, Louisiana.He was a member of Palestine Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ where he sang in the male chorus and director of the B.T.U. and New Members Class for five years. He was employed as a Lino Type Operator for E. L. Mendenhall Company before retiring. After retirement he worked as a school bus driver and crossing guard.

Mr. Abney departed this earthly life on Monday, November 21, 2011, at K C Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Arminta Abney of the home; three sons, Victor K. Abney (Rosemary) of St. Louis, Missouri, Kenneth R. Abney and Bret M. Abney; one daughter, Beverly A. Draffen all of Kansas City, Missouri; a sister, Clara Johnson (Albert) of Chicago, Illinois; eighteen grandchildren; thirty four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Services for Mr. Abney will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ Rev. Leonard P. Butler, Jr. officiating. Private Disposition. Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until service time Saturday at the church.

Thoughtful care and services provided by E. S. ELEY & SONS FUNERAL CHAPEL NORTH.

                                                      
Mrs. Flora Smith
Sunrise: August 11, 1917                                 Sunset:  November 23, 2011