Mrs. Bennie Dickson
Sunrise: March 19, 1917                           Sunset:  January 3, 2010

Bennie Dickson was born in Kathie, Louisiana March 19, 1917, to Scott Dickson and Lucie Gaston Dickson.  She was preceded in death by both parents and ten siblings (Pickens, Rasberry).  She was the youngest of them all. Her son, Sylvester Roland, granddaughter, Vesta Lee Anderson (Roland), grandson-in-law, Earl Anderson great-grandson, Leland Anderson preceded her in death as well.

She professed her belief in Christ at Flower Hill Baptist Church in Keatchie, Louisiana as a teenager.  Bennie was a faithful member of Morning Star Baptist Church before becoming sick and shut in. 

The great-grandchildren will always remember her caring for us, bringing us up in the church, singing and cooking for us with all the love she had in her.

During her lifetime, Bennie was a hard worker and was glad to help her family, friends and church members.  She loved to fellowship with her church family.

"Big mama" will be deeply missed by: her great-grandchildren, David (Meredith), Kim,  Eric and Earl; daughter-in-law, Valadeane Roland of Los Angeles, California; twenty great-great-grandchildren nieces and nephews, Mary Lee Stephens, Debra Griffen, Minie Carter, Cynthia Rasberry, Jessie Perkins, Cortez Rasberry of TX, Arthur Rasberry of LA, Wonda Fae Rasberry, Rudolph Rasberry, Robert Rasberry of Marshall, TX, James Rasberry of Shreveport, LA and Fred Rasberry of Atlanta and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services for Mrs. Dickson will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Morning Star Baptist Church with Rev. John Modest Miles pastor officiating.  Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.  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. Aubrey Ann Clark
Sunrise: January 15, 1962                           Sunset:  January 4, 2010

Mrs. Aubrey Ann Clark was born January 15, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri to Mr. William A. Clark Sr. and Mrs. Joan P. Clark.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Rae Lee Phillips

She attended Greenwood Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High Schools and graduated from Lincoln High School class of 1980.  Aubrey held various jobs with H & R. Block, Grady's Cleaners and Sears and Roebuck in Columbus, Ohio until her health failed.

She was a member of Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ under the leadership of Elder Daniel Chavis Jr.  Upon relocating to Columbus, Ohio, she joined Deliverance Church of God Apostolic under the leadership of Bishop Henry Page.

In 1985, she married Robert H. Pollard and to this union two children, LaSonya and Bobbiann were born.  The marriage was later dissolved.

Mrs. Aubrey Ann Clark departed this life on Monday, January 4, 2010, to her new home, Heaven's Highway. 

Aubrey will be greatly missed.  She had her way about always planning family events.  She loved to cook, dance and entertain. She loved spending time with her grandson, Danye and other family members.

When God confirmed Aubrey's reservation she left: two daughters, LaSonya and Bobbiann Pollard; grandson, Danye Davis all of Columbus, OH; her parents, Joan and William Clark, Sr.; six brothers, Milton Phillips, David Clark, Samuel Phillips (Betty), Albert Clark (Ima), Standford Phillips (Valerie) and Anthony Clark; four sisters, Beverly Bruce (William), Angie Baker, Lyvette Clark McDonald (Juan) and Rhonda Clark all of Kansas City, MO; grandmother, Mildred Savage of Dallas, TX and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friend.  She also leaves a special friend. Henry Scales of Columbus, OH.

Services for Mrs. Clark will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ with Bishop Daniel Chavis officiating.  Private Disposition.  Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until service time Saturday at the church.

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

                                                                                    Mr. Randy L. Wilson
Sunrise: August 17, 1988                           Sunset:  January 9, 2010


Randy Leotis Wilson was born August 17, 1988, in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was loved by his parents Debbie Sherman, Micheal Sherman and Abel Hopkins.  He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Albert and Annie Anderson, great-grandfather, Allen Phillips, grandfather, Robert Fisher and a cousin, Nelson Hopkins, Jr.

He attended Central High School and later transferred to Hickman Mills High School.  He had also worked for the Hickman Mills School District.  He obtained his commercial drivers permit and was currently enrolled in truck driving school.

At the age of 16, Randy gave his life to Christ and was baptized.  He became a member of the Roswell Church of Christ where he attended with his grandparents, Sylvester and Nancy Wilson.

As a young boy Randy loved to play basketball, video games and entertaining his younger brothers.  He could make you laugh uncontrollably with his impersonations or just telling funny stories.  He also liked to create art and some of his work was displayed at Lee A. Tolbert Academy and Children Mercy Hospital.  He completed and designed the business sign to Pardon Parole Negotiations LLC located on 12th Street.  Although, he was plagued with asthma, he never let it stop him from enjoying life.

Randy L. Wilson departed this life on Saturday, January 9, 2010, in Kansas City, Missouri.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his son, Gary Martin; parents, Debbie Sherman, Micheal Sherman and Abel Hopkins; brothers, Micheal Jr., Montez and Malik Sherman; sister, Mahogany Sherman; grandparents, Nancy and Sylvester Wilson, Gene Fisher (Robert), Diane Fletcher and Ellis Hopkins; great-grandmothers, Lee Fonia Phillips, Dorothy Lee Ames and Susie Bell and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Services for Mr. Wilson will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Downtown Church of Christ with Minister Wes Anderson officiating.  Burial in Blue Ridge Lawn Cemetery.  Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until service time Saturday at the church.

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Mr. Gregory G. Looney
Sunrise: October 3, 1959                           Sunset:  January 5, 2010

Gregory G. Looney was born October 3, 1959, in Kansas City, Kansas to the union of William West and Carol Looney West.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold Looney, mother, Carol T. Looney West and a nephew, Wilford C. Quinn Jr.

He was a baptist.  Gregory attended school in Kansas City, Kansas.  He was employed as a presser at 90 Minute Dry Cleaners.

Gregory was married to Debra Looney and to this union one daughter, Kiera was born.

Gregory G. Looney departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. 

He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Debra Looney of the home; four sons, Gregory, Calvin, Marco and Ronald all of Kansas City, Missouri; five daughters, Carol, Cora Keshona both of Kansas City, Missouri, Shawn of Kansas City, Kansas, Ciera and Kiera of Kansas City, Missouri;  his father, William West; three brothers, Aaron Looney, Donnell Looney and Gary Looney all of Kansas City, Kansas; four sisters, Linda Scruggs, Awana Taylor, Pamela Addey and Jeanette West and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Services for Mr. Looney will be held 12:00 Noon Friday (today), January 15, 2010, at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ  Rev. Leonard P. Butler, Jr. pastor with Rev. Steven Barnes, pastor of St. Luke A.M.E. Church Kansas City, Kansas officiating.   Burial in Highland Park Cemetery Kansas City, Kansas.  Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until service time Friday at the church.

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Mr. Clinton J. "Chuckie" Cason
"Cool Breeze"
Sunrise: May 24, 1967                           Sunset:  January 10, 2010

Clinton “Chuckie” “Cool Breeze” Cason was born May 24, 1967, to Sylvia Cason and Clifford Towner, Jr.  He received his formal education in the Kansas City Missouri Public School District, graduating from Lincoln Academy in 1985.

“Chuck” was a person who never met a stranger. He was an accomplished poet and dedicated his life to working with children.  As a teen, he worked at the Thornberry Boys and Girls Club.  He later worked at the Niles Home for children and ended his career at the Gillis Home for Children when his health failed.

He was a lifelong member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church and was preparing to enter the ministry before becoming ill.  He was known for giving sermons that reached today’s youth as well as his religious rap songs.

Clinton J. Cason passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

“Chuck” leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 9 years, Vandolon of the home; stepchildren, Anayeshia, Aviance and Anthony Roland; his mother, Sylvia Cason-Brown (Dawn) all of Kansas City, MO; father, Clifford Towner (Velma) of San Diego, California; sister, Cynthia Byrd (Antonyo) of Kansas City, MO; nephews Antonyo Byrd II and Days’mond Redmond; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.

Services for Mr. Cason will be held 12:00 Noon Saturday, January 16, 2010, at St. Andrews United Methodist Church with Rev. Kevyn Amos, pastor officiating.  Burial in XII Gates Memorial Gardens.  Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until service time Saturday at the church.

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Mrs. Georgia M. Foster
Sunrise: July 12, 1931                           Sunset:  January 11, 2010

Georgia M. Foster was born July 12, 1931, to the union of Irene Sterling-Williams and Bill Williams Jr. in Flora, Mississippi.  She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, two sisters and her husband, George Foster.

She received her formal education in Flora, Mississippi.  She later moved to Kansas City, Missouri.  Georgia was a modest person that worked in private homes, taking great pride in her work for over twenty years.

Georgia was a long time member of the Calvary Chapel Church of the Lord Jesus Christ where she remained until her passing.  She faithfully served in a variety of ministries and capacities until her health began to fail.

She was united in holy matrimony to George Foster on August 11, 1980.

Our beloved sister, aunt and friend made the transition from labor to reward on Monday, January 11, 2010, at Kindred Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.  Georgia will be greatly missed.  She will always be remembered for her endless love to her family and being a faithful servant for the Lord.

She leaves to mourn: one sister, Mrs. Maggie Williams of Jackson, Mississippi as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, friends and the Calvary Chapel Church of the Lord Jesus Christ Family.

Services for Mrs. Foster will be held 1:30 P.M. Saturday, January 16, 2010, at E. S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel North. With Minister Wendall White officiating.  Burial in Brooking Cemetery.  Friends may call from 12:00 Noon until service time Saturday at the chapel.

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Mrs. Brenda Lee Manning
Sunrise: February 23, 1970                           Sunset:  January 6, 2010  

Brenda Lee Manning was born February 23, 1970, in Coahoma, Mississippi to Richard Parchman and Mary Addison Parchman.

She accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member of New Home C. O. G. I. C. Church.  She was also an evangelist and home maker.

Brenda Manning departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

She leaves to cherish her memory: two sons, Levi Manning Jr. of Chicago, Illinois and Christen Manning of Kansas City, Missouri; mother, Mary Parchman of Kansas City, Missouri; father, Richard Parchman of Coahoma, Mississippi; two brothers, Richard Parchman of Kansas City, Missouri and Christopher D. Parchman of Fry Pointe, Mississippi; two sisters, Karen Parchman of Kansas City, Missouri and Linda Parchman of Nashville, Tennessee and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services for Ms. Manning will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday (today), January 2, 2010, at New Home Church of God In Christ with pastor Arthur Perkins officiating.   Burial in XII Gates Memorial Gardens.  Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until service time Friday at the church.

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

                                                                                   

Mrs. Marcie B. Gardner
Sunrise: May 3, 1925                           Sunset:  January 15, 2010

Macie Bell Gardner, daughter of the late Laura Canady-Bobo and Amos Ross was born May 3, 1925, in Cleveland, Arkansas.   She was united in marriage to the late Esco Gardner on December 24, 1941, and they enjoyed 38 wonderful years.  To this loving union was born four sons, Robert (deceased), Richard, Johnny and Alan.

She accepted Christ at an early age and for most of her life was an active and faithful member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church where she served in a variety of ministries.   She passionately served the Lord in whatever capacity called upon, she most loved to sing.  As a longtime member of the Bethesda Church choir was often called on to lead songs and to sing solos.  She was also a longtime member of the Midwest District Choir and participated in numerous mass choirs for special events and at the National Baptist Convention.

Macie was a homemaker and also worked parttime outside the home assisting other families. She had a long standing relationship with the West family where she assisted Mrs. Lacy West for over 35 years.  Her relationship with the West's blossomed into a lifelong friendship that endured long after her retirement.

Macie was an accomplished cook and loved to cook for family and friends.  She was especially appreciated for her desserts: Sweet Potato Pies, German Chocolate cakes and Lemon Meringue pies.  She enjoyed preparing large spreads during the holidays. 

Macie loved to travel and often traveled with longtime friends and family.  Her involvement in the National Baptist Convention gave her the opportunity to travel from Florida to Hawaii.  She especially enjoyed the fellowship of her extended family through yearly attendance at the Canady-Coverson family reunion.

Macie Bell Gardner went from labor to reward on Friday, January 15, 2010, at  St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

She leaves to cherish her memory a family that loves her dearly: three sons, Richard Gardner (Renee) of Piedmont, Oklahoma, Johnny Gardner (Donna) of Overland Park, Kansas and Alan Gardner (Joy) of Flemington, New Jersey; daughter-in-law, Earnestine Gardner of Lee's Summit, Missouri; sister, Maxine Bennett (Frank); brother, Tony Ross both of Kansas City, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Richard, Robert, Anthony, Michael, John Jr., Kyle, Sean, Mark, Laura Gardner and Erin Gardner-Jensen; nine great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and lifelong friends.

Services for Mrs. Gardner will be held 1:00 P. M. Saturday, January 23, 2010, at Bannister Road Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Johnson officiating.  Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.  Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. until service time Saturday at the church.

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

                                                                                   

Ms. Hazel L. Rowan
Sunrise: May 8, 1919                           Sunset:  January 21, 2010

Ms. Hazel Rowan ninety departed this life at Monterey Park Nursing Home in Independence, Missouri of natural causes on Thursday, January 21, 2010.  She lived a long and happy life.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Gwendolyn Murphy of Kansas City, Missouri; four grandchildren, George C. Murphy IV, Gia M. Murray, Michael D. Murphy and Myron D. Murphy; twelve great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Private services for Mrs. Rowan were held Thursday, January 21, 2010, with private disposition.

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

                                                                                   

Ms. Saundra R. Johnson
Sunrise: August 10, 1959                           Sunset:  January 31, 2010

Saundra Renee Johnson was born August 10, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri to William Johnson Sr. and Anna Ware Johnson.  Both parents and two sisters preceded her in death.

She received her education in Kansas City, Missouri School District.  She was a member of El Shaddai.  Saundra was very ambitious and love to drive.  She drove a bus for KCI Airport and graduated from a local truck driving school, receiving her CDL licenses to drive 18-wheelers.

Saundra was married to Ernest Smith Jr.  To this union two children were born.  She was such a loving person.  All who knew her loved her.  As a young lady, Saundra enjoyed creative dance.  She was a member of the dance group DMS X2.  The group included her sisters, Delores Strickland, Denice Bolin, Marilyn Taylor, the late Margaret Taylor and Shelia Johnson.

Saundra also had a great love for children, especially her granddaughter and her "boopies", great nieces and nephews. They always loved to hang out.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory: one son, Ernest P. Smith Jr.; daughter, Kyetta Joi Smith-Perkins (Isiah); grandchildren, Jazmine Davis and Mariah Powell; sister, Shelia Johnson; brother, William Johnson all of Kansas City, Missouri; special brothers, Robert Barrett and Carl Smith; uncle, Leonard Johnson (June); aunt, Theresa Johnson and  a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews and many cousins andfriends.

Services for Ms. Johnson will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. David Givens, pastor officiating.  Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.  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.

                                                                                   

Mr. Princeton P. Anderson
Sunrise: July 8, 1985                           Sunset:  January 29, 2010

Princeton P. Anderson was born July 8, 1985, to Susie Anderson and Douglas Peterson in Kansas City, Missouri.

He graduated from Ruskin High School in the class of 2003.  Princeton was a clerk manger for Wood Oil Company.

He departed this earthly life on Friday, January 29, 2010, in Kansas City, Missouri.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Susie Anderson; father, Douglas Peterson; sisters, Danielle Anderson and Jewelle Anderson; maternal grandmother, Malissia T. Anderson; aunt, Rebecca Anderson all of Kansas City, Missouri and a host of other family and friends.

Services for Mr. Anderson will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial in Brooking Cemetery.  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.