WWW.KCCALL.COM Kansas City INSIDE THE THECALL CALL Southwest’s leading weekly Est. 1919 CALL Mid-term VOL. 99 NO. 8 KANSAS CITY, MO. WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 2018 - NOVEMBER 1, 2018 $1.00 Endorsements Questions Arise Over The Future Of Part 2 The Black Archives Of Mid America see page 8 Missouri Judge Rules Voters Without ID Won’t Have To Sign Affidavit Before Casting Ballot Associated Press State Jay Ashcroft had said Callahan directed the state not JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. to require a sworn statement (AP) – A Missouri judge has from voters without proper ID. made clear that local election But Ashcroft said local elec- workers cannot enforce a core tion workers were responsible requirement in a new voter for that. photo identification law. Ashcroft argued Callahan’s Senior Cole County Circuit initial ruling created confu- Judge Richard Callahan on sion before the Nov. 6 elec- Tuesday clarified his ruling tion, which features a marquee against a requirement that vot- race between Democratic Sen. ers lacking valid photo ID sign Claire McCaskill and Republi- a sworn statement and present can challenger Josh Hawley. some other form of identifica- Callahan later clarified that tion to cast a regular ballot. his ruling applies to local Republican Secretary of workers, too. Dedication Of Bridge To Former Senator To Be Held Sunday FUTURE IN QUESTION . . . The future of the Black Archives of Mid-America is in limbo as the City and Parks and Recreation tries to figure out how to save the organization that has been troubled by financial issues and matters related to the man- agement by the Board of Directors. -- CALL file photo

By Eric L. Wesson Sr. Peterson’s widow, Barbara for the agency to draw the enough to house the agency, CALL Staff Writer Peterson, to lead an advisory funds outside of paying utility which maintains many of the committee to select an interim expenses, because the Board is city’s most valuable collections Turmoil continues to sur- Board of Directors after the Ar- not in compliance with its own of black history in Kansas City. round the Black Archives of chives faced enormous finan- requirements. They are three That problem was resolved Mid-America as Emiel Cleav- cial issues that almost forced members short of a full Board and the Black Archives has a er, who served as the Opera- the closure of the facility. and attendance of Board mem- newly renovated home. tions Manager, said enough is The problem still appears to bers have been quite low and However, the Archives still enough and resigned from the be the Board and its inability they do not raise operational continues to face financial is- troubled organization on Mon- to seek viable funding sources expenses. sues and staffing issues. In fact, day, Oct. 22. although the City put $150,000 Further, there is a require- employees recently received The problems with the Ar- into the Park department’s bud- ment that an entity known as their September paychecks in chives is the same problem get to help with the agency’s the Archives Redevelopment October due to funds from the that was present about a de- operating expenses since the company be dissolved that is Black Community fund and cade ago when then Attorney building they are in is owned still in tact. they still do not have an execu-

General Jay Nixon, appointed by Parks and Recreation. One of the issues they faced tive director. SENATOR MARY GROVES BLAND Continued on page 4 the Archive’s founder, Horace However, it will be difficult in 2006 was a facility proper Continued on page 4 A ceremony dedicating a strip of I-70 bridge over Paseo honoring the late Senator Mary Voters To Decide Several Jackson Groves Bland will be held on

Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Ameripg. 11 - can Jazz musuem 1616 East County Questions On November 6 18th street, beginning at 3 p.m. Sen. Bland was first elected

By Eric L. Wesson Sr. certain powers, as the Ques- ecutive’s power to veto an or- adopted county budget, and to the Missouri House in 1980 WWW.KCCALL.COM CALL Staff Writer tion frames, stripped from the dinance passed by the County to clarify the authority of advi- and served there until winning Week County Executive. Legislature to submit a charter sors employed by the County a special Senate election in On Tuesday, Nov. 6, Jackson Usually, when voters don’t amendment to the voters, to Legislature? 1998. Her Senate term ended End County voters will get the op- understand an issue on the bal- eliminate the County Execu- Voters will decide “Yes” or in January 2005. Kansas City Kansas

portunity to decide several key lot they will either vote no or tive’s power to line-item veto “No” on this Question. She was active in the Mis- Est. 1919 Leading Weekly Southwest’s issues on the ballot concerning skip the question. a portion or portions of an ap- QUESTION 2 souri Legislative Black Caucus Forecast seven County Questions. QUESTION 1 propriation ordinance, to mod- Shall Article III of the Jack- throughout her career andpg. 3 in- The Questions are some- Shall Sections 6, 12, 13, 15, ify the specific circumstances son County Charter, adopted strumental in holding an an- THE CALL what confusing and contain and 16 of Article II and Section under which members of the by vote on November 3, 1970, nual Martin Luther King Jr. cel- 30-JUNE 5, 2008 60 CENTS MO. WEEK OF MAY VOL. 88 NO. 44 KANSAS CITY, issues that will have the voter 6.1 of Article III of the Jackson County Legislature shall for- and as amended in public ebration at the Capitol. confused, because one aspect County Charter, adopted by feit office, to provide a salary vote on August 8, 1978, April Sen. Bland’s accomplish- of the Question a voter may vote on November 3, 1970, and increase for members of the 2, 1985, November 4, 1986, ments as a lawmaker include agree with. However, another as amended in public vote on County Legislature, to grant August 2, 1994, and August 3, sponsoring a law requiring Week-End part of the Question the voter August 8, 1978, April 2, 1985, the County Legislature the 2010, be amended in various businesses that sell liquor to may not agree with, but what- November 4, 1986, August 2, power to disapprove the Coun- sections to provide term limits post warnings that alcohol can Forecast ever the final answer is will be 1994, and August 3, 2010, be ty Executive’s appointment of for the County Executive, to cause birth defects. She also the voter’s final response. amended in various sections to acting or interim department set out specific circumstances pushed for universal health Friday An example would be Ques- provide term limits for mem- directors and other officers, under which the County Exec- care measures and a mora- tion 1. A voter may want to sup- bers of the County Legislature, to grant the County Legisla- torium on the death penalty, port term limits, but don’t want to eliminate the County Ex- ture the power to amend the Continued on page 4 though those didn’t pass.

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SHARING A LIGHT MOMENT . . . Senator Claire McCaskill has been campaigning heavily in Kansas City over the past few months. The left photo shows her with long-time community activist Ms. Mamie Hughes. Right photo shows her with area clergy clockwise from center, Sen. McCaskill, Pastor Ron Lindsay, Bishop James Tindall Sr., Rev. Sam Mann, Dr. Vernon P. Howard Sr. and Rev. John Modest Miles. -- CALL photo by Eric L. Wesson Sr. 64˚ Mostly Sunny THE CALL News 2 WEEK OF OCTOBER 26 -NOVEMBER 1, 2018 Jackson County Prosecutor Names COMBAT Director Nomination Committee Jackson County interviews were con- City until October 12. Prosecutor Jean Pe- ducted in public at the Jalen Anderson, 1st The Midwest Center ters Baker recently Kauffman Foundation District At-Large Jack- for Non-profit Leader- announced that seven Conference center. son County Legislator- ship at UMKC’s Henry prominent Jackson The COMBAT nomi- elect W. Bloch School of County leaders have nating committee Graciela Couchon- Management is facili- agreed to participate members: nal, Vice President of tating the process for in the selection of a Scott Burnett, Programs, Healthcare selection of the new new executive direc- 1st District Jackson Foundation of Greater director. tor of Jackson County County Legislator Kansas City First approved in COMBAT, a more than Alfred Jordan, In September, Ms. 1989, the 1/4-cent quarter-century-old 2nd District Jackson Baker announced that COMBAT sales tax program to prevent vi- County Legislator the search for a new generates more than olence, treat drug ad- Stacey Daniels- director of Jackson $20 million in annual diction and stop crime Young, former COM- County COMBAT had revenues that are in our community. BAT Executive Direc- begun with a job post- spent on a variety of LEGACY AWARD WINNERS . . . Attorneys Willis Toney, left, shown with wife, Ms. Jackie The COMBAT nomi- tor ing and the announce- county services and Manlove Toney, and Attorney Carl Bussey, right, were the two Legacy award winners at the nation committee met James Witteman, ment of a new partner- programs aimed at il- Jackson County Bar association annual scholarship and awards dinner which featured Mi- on Monday Oct. 22, COMBAT Commission ship with a University legal drugs and reduc- chael Eric Dyson as the keynote speaker. to interview finalists chair of Missouri-Kansas ing violent crime. for the position. The Kamisha Stanton, City non-profit leader- M0408-Pioneer Of the Week Violence Program Co- ship center. Applica- ordinator for Kansas tions were accepted Voter Alert Pioneer of Chamber Endorses Library Proposal The Week The Greater Kansas merce has endorsed tion on the upcoming Satellite Polls For Absentee City Chamber of Com- the Library Ques- November 6, ballot. M1025-James H. 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Black Archives Continued from front page Mark McHenry, director of ing those terms from scratch. three times that ‘if I wanted to Parks and Recreation depart- There is no difference between get paid I will work on these ment, said in 2006, “They need the problems that the Ameri- grants’. I was also told by you to strengthen their board and can Jazz museum had and the (Taylor Fields) that if I didn’t become a good tenant. One Black Archives. The difference like it I had options. These are thing boards can do is have ac- is they restructured the Board stunning responses because cess to funds — or to do fund- there and the Black Archives there was absolutely no sensi- raising. A stronger board is in present Board,” the source tivity to the fact that staff mem- a better position to hire profes- stated. bers were struggling financially sional staff. It’s pretty impor- Those individuals that also due to the sporadic way in tant.” stated that not all of the mem- which we are paid,” Cleaver The Will Of The People THE CALL spoke with sev- bers of the Board are the prob- said. eral individuals closely con- lem, but there are three Board “This follows a conversa- nected to the situation who members that should resign tion I had with you, in which Should Matter; But It Doesn’t have worked for the Archives and those that do not attend you ordered me to apply for and agreed that the Board has meetings regularly should also Neighborhood Tourism and not really raised any money resign. Development Funds. I ex- In May a group of 11 con- without going through a pro- neither do a majority of their and that the Board does not THE CALL learned that one plained that those funds could cerned citizens, appointed by cess, which would have given congregants. make good decisions as far as of the Board members opened not be used for salaries. The Mayor Sly James was tasked to the people that the measure This situation is a perfect financial and programming is a Gofundmepage to seek dona- Board appears to have no con- hold hearings throughout the affects the most a say. Super- example of why people do not concerned. tions for the Archives. cern for the staff’s well-being. City and get feed back from ceding the process was needed believe in, trust or support lo- “Some of the decisions that THE CALL obtained a copy In fact, my records will reveal all communities on what they because of the apparent real- cal government, because at the have been made just don’t of the resignation letter ad- that the Board would not even thought was the best way to ization that there wasn’t the end of the day, no matter what make sense,” the source, who dressed to Attorney Taylor return phone calls or respond honor Dr. Martin Luther King support for the name change the will of the people is, elect- asked not to be named, told Fields, who serves as Chairman to emails when I sought an an- Jr. that they thought or they would ed officials will do whatever THE CALL. of the Board and has served on swer as to the date in which the After listening to input from have gotten the signatures. they want. “This is an agency that has the Board for quite some time, staff members could expect to throughout the City, including City Councilman Quinton You can be sold-out for a operated without an executive from Cleaver that confirms be paid,” Cleaver said. the black community, the com- Lucas took the bait and at- hamburger and french fries or director since they ran off the many of the things that sev- “When I took the Black Ar- mittee met and based upon the tempted to attach the name a steak dinner at any time. But, last one, who was very quali- eral people stated in interviews chives job I envisioned a Board input we received from the change to an East Side propos- most importantly, anyone can fied, back to Kansas. They don’t THE CALL conducted both on that understood its role and community, voted to present al introduced by Councilman circumvent the process and have one because they can’t af- and off the record. that together, we would oper- to the Mayor a list of whet the Scott Taylor. have an Ordinance passed to ford to pay one. The Board is “My resignation is due, in ate an institution that would people wanted to name after Well that didn’t work, so change the name of any street just as dysfunctional now as it no small way, to the manner in preserve and chronicle the his- Dr. King. The first choice and Lucas had to introduce it as a they want based upon the pre- was years ago and many hold which the board operates, in- tory of African Americans in most popular by far was the stand alone Ordinance refer- cedence that has been set by their positions mainly to serve cluding the exchange between Kansas City and the Midwest. new airport terminal; 63rd encing the recommendations Councilman Lucas. their egos and because they two board members and my- I discovered a Board, most of street and lastly and purely out of the committee, but only se- Although the matter still has know someone, who knows self at a special board meet- whom wanted nothing but to of respect for some local pas- lecting the renaming of Paseo to come before the full Coun- somebody, to get them on the ing on the morning of October further the BAMA mission, sad- tors and Congressman, The to push through Planning and cil next Thursday it sets a bad Board and they stay once they 22. To remind you, the Board ly, however, only about five or Paseo. Zoning. standard. get there. None of them know was directing me to apply for six board members are active,” We then presented our deci- A public hearing was held Maybe I will get a group of anything about museum pro- grants. I mentioned, accurately, he said. sion, based upon the will of the on Wednesday, Oct. 24, with the seniors who have been call- gramming, how to raise money that such grants did not fund Cleaver also said, “Over the people, to Mayor James, which very little public notice so that ing THE CALL and complain- or how to sustain the agency administrative positions, just past three years, the Board was then flipped from the air- people who live along Paseo, ing about not being allowed and move it forward. You can’t programs,” he said. has not raised ANY opera- port to a terminal within the a nine-mile north and south to walk the track at Central operate something like that “I went on to explain that tional funds. Correctly speak- airport. stretch, could voice their con- High school’s football field, be- with your hand out all of the the staff had not been getting ing, there has not been any In the meantime, area min- cern about having to change cause it is locked up, and take time,” the source said. paid on time and that we did extensive effort to raise funds. isters were suppose to be their address, voting informa- the Council out and buy them “There were provisions put not receive a check for the en- Whenever funds dry up, you, gathering signatures to put the tion and driver’s license. a hotdog and a bag of chips in place that mandate that tire month of September and simply go to the municipal decision on whether or not to No citizen who actually lives and get the lock removed. Board members serve two/ fundraising must supersede government or Crosby Kemper change the name of Paseo to on Paseo was notified and al- Taxpayer funding was used to three year terms. They wiped applications for grant dollars. I and request a bailout.” Dr. Martin Luther King bivd. lowed the opportunity to come renovate the field and as such the slate clean and are start- was told by one board member The ministers were unable in and testify. taxpayers should have access to gather the required number We had quite a few provide to the field to exercise. Voters To Decide Continued from front page of signatures to put the mea- testimony and shared the his- THE CALL has been ad- sure before the voters. tory of Paseo when public dressing this issue since the utive shall forfeit office, to re- and has set in motion a tran- amended in public vote on So City Councilmembers hearings were held. beginning of the summer. It strict the power of the County sition team just in case he is August 8, 1978, April 2, 1985, were wined and dined at the Certainly there were hear- still has not been addressed or Executive to employ experts called upon to carry out the re- November 4, 1986, August 2, Capital Grill by a prominent say statements about several opened, but a steak dinner can and consultants, to require the sponsibility. 1994, and August 3, 2010, be area pastor whose goal, it ap- churches along Paseo and certainly get the ball rolling. County Executive to notify the QUESTION 4 amended to grant the County pears, was to supercede the what their position’s are, but County Legislature of any cor- Shall Sections 1,3,5, and 7 of Legislature the authority to process, ignore the will of the none of the pastors mentioned rection of errors in assessment Article V, Section 7 of Article remove the County Counsel- people and have an Ordinance actually live on Paseo and I and tax records, and to provide VII, and Section 2 of Article IX or and to restrict the County introduced to change the name would be willing to wager that a salary increase for the Coun- of the Jackson County Charter, Counselor’s authority to enter ty Executive? adopted by vote on November into contracts for legal servic- Voters will decide “Yes” or 3, 1970, and as amended in pub- es without legislature approval “No” on this Question. lic vote on August 8, 1978, April and to file lawsuits involving Tulsa Mayor Reopens Investigation QUESTION 3 2, 1985, November 4, 1986, the County Legislature? Shall Sections 6 and 7 of Ar- August 2, 1994, and August 3, Voters will decide “Yes” or Into Possible Mass Graves From 1921 ticle IV and Sections 1, 4, and 2010, be amended to provide “No” on this Question. 6 of Article VII of the Jackson term limits for the Prosecut- QUESTION 6 Race Massacre That Killed Hundreds County Charter, adopted by ing Attorney, to set out specific Shall Section 7 of Article VII vote on November 3, 1970, and circumstances under which of the Jackson County Charter, as amended in public vote on the Prosecuting Attorney shall adopted by vote on November By DeNeen “We owe it to the community to reexamine two Tulsa cemeter- August 8, 1978, April 2, 1985, forfeit office, to grant the Pros- 3, 1970, and as amended in pub- L. Brown know if there are mass graves ies and a former dump — all November 4, 1986, August 2, ecuting Attorney broad author- lic vote on August 8, 1978, April in our city. We owe it to the vic- places that state investigators 1994, and August 3, 2010, be ity over the County’s anti-drug/ 2, 1985, November 4, 1986, Washington Post tims and their family members. and archaeologists first iden- amended to provide term lim- anti-crime sales tax subject to August 2, 1994, and August 3, We will do everything we can tified as possible mass grave its for the Sheriff, to set out prescribed legislative oversight 2010, be amended to modify Tulsa’s mayor said that the to find out what happened in sites in 1998. The city plans specific circumstances under and limited authority to enter the qualifications for appoint- city will reinvestigate whether 1921.” to use new technology to see which the Sheriff shall forfeit into contracts to support the ment as Judge of the County there are mass graves from a For decades, few talked whether there is evidence that office, to grant the Sheriff the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Municipal Court? century-old race massacre that about the rampage that began bodies were dumped there. duty and authority to operate to grant the Prosecuting Attor- Voters will decide “Yes” or left hundreds of African Ameri- May 31, 1921, when a white The mayor said they will in- the county detention center ney sole authority to prosecute “No” on this Question. cans dead. mob descended on Green- vestigate the sites to determine and other detention facilities, cases in County Municipal QUESTION 7 The announcement comes in wood, a thriving business whether they are “paupers’ to grant the Sheriff limited au- Court, to provide a salary in- Shall Article XIII of the Jack- the wake of a Washington Post district known as Black Wall graves or mass graves.” thority to enter into contracts crease for the Prosecuting At- son County Charter, adopted story about the unresolved Street. The mob set fire to He will work with retired to support the Sheriff’s Office, torney, and to place attorneys by vote on November 3, 1970, questions surrounding one of hundreds of black-owned busi- state archeologist Bob Brooks, and to provide a salary in- and investigators within the and as amended in public vote the worst episodes of racial nesses and homes, killing more who worked on the investiga- crease for the Sheriff? Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on August 8, 1978, April 2, 1985, violence in U.S. history. than 300 black people and leav- tion in 1998. “We want to do Voters will decide “Yes” or under the County’s merit sys- November 4, 1986, August 2, As Tulsa prepares to com- ing more than 10,000 homeless. minimally invasive work. If “No” on this Question. tem of personnel administra- 1994, and August 3, 2010, be memorate the 100th anniversa- Survivors recounted bodies bodies are there, we want to THE CALL spoke with tion? amended to bar a current hold- ry of the rampage, Mayor G.T. tossed into mass graves. be respectful,” he said. Bynum Jackson County Interim Sheriff Voters will decide “Yes” or er of any other federal, state, or Bynum (R) said in an interview, The mayor said the city will Continued on page 8 Darryl Forte’ about the possi- “No” on this Question. municipal elective office from bility of the County jail being QUESTION 5 filing as a candidate for any turned over to the Sheriff’s de- Shall Sections 6 and 7 of Ar- County elective office? partment. ticle V of the Jackson County Voters will decide “Yes” or Forte’ said that he would Charter, adopted by vote on “No” on this Question. perform the will of the people November 3, 1970, and as

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THE CALL: 99 Years Of Service Church THE CALL WEEK OF OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1, 2018 7 Clergywomen Numbers Increased Significantly In Two Decades, Sometimes Equaling Men

By Adelle in the UCC were fe- “While the expe- Baptist Convention “Just because more M. Banks male in 2015. In 1994, riences of women and the Roman Catho- women enter into women constituted 30 and the evolution of lic Church. jobs in the church or Religious News percent of UUA clergy church life and lead- Former Southern are ordained does not Service and 25 percent of UCC ership have changed Baptist women like mean that the prob- clergy. dramatically over the herself have joined lems of sexism have (RNS) — The share UUA President Su- past two decades, the pastoral staffs of gone away,” she said. of women in the ranks san Frederick-Gray there have been no breakaway groups “At times, the bias is of American clergy credits the increase to comprehensive stud- such as the Alliance more implicit but no has doubled — and a decision by her de- ies on women and of Baptists, which less real.” sometimes tripled — nomination’s General church leadership,” have women pastor- But some women in some denomina- Assembly in 1970 to she said. ing 40 percent of their are reaching “tall-stee- tions over the last two call for more women Reached between congregations. And ple” pulpits — lead- decades, a new report to serve in ministry recent convocation Catholic women con- ership in prominent shows. and policymaking events at Andover stitute 80 percent of churches — instead “I was really sur- roles. She noted that Newton Seminary, lay ecclesial ministers, of being relegated to prised in a way, at how as of this year, 60 per- the Rev. Davida Foy who “are running the struggling congrega- much progress there’s cent of UUA clergy are Crabtree, a retired church on a day-to- tions, often in denomi- been in 20 years,” said women. UCC minister, said the day basis,” she said. nations on the decline. the report’s author, Ei- “All that work in the report’s findings were Patricia Mei Yin Rev. Frederick-Gray leen Campbell-Reed, ’70s and ’80s made it reflected around her. Chang, another co-au- said her denomina- an associate profes- possible for me, in the “I was sort of look- thor of, “Clergy Wom- tion, which she said sor at Central Baptist early 2000s, to come ing around and seeing WOMEN LEADERSHIP IN THE MINISTRY en: An Uphill Calling,” is working on race Theological Seminary into ministry and be so many women and said the new statistics equality as well as in Nashville, Tenn. successful and lead remembering that in prompt questions gender equality, is “There’s kind of a cir- thriving churches,” my years in seminary tarian Universalists — observed “the per- “Some of them are about the mean- seeing greater oppor- culating idea that, oh said Rev. Frederick- in the ’60s how few of continue to lag behind sistent clergy gender also being recognized ing behind them, tunities for women to well, women in min- Gray, “and now be us there were,” said clergymen in leading gap in attainment and for their contribu- such as changing preach in its largest istry has kind of pla- elected as the first Crabtree, a trustee their churches. In the compensation.” tions and their work, attitudes of congrega- churches. Of the 41 teaued and there re- female, first woman and alumna of the UCC, for example, fe- For women of color, like any other person tions or decreases in largest congregations ally hasn’t been lot of minister elected to the theological school. male and male clergy especially, significant who’s got longevity male clergy. in the Unitarian Uni- growth. And that’s just UUA presidency.” “So it’s definitely a are equal in number, gaps remain, and for and wisdom, by being “Those are two real- versalist Association, not true.” Campbell-Reed and sea change in terms of but only 38 percent women in some con- elected as bishops in ly different causes and 20 are served by wom- The two traditions a research assistant women’s ordination.” of UCC pastors are servative churches, their various commu- they may differ across en senior ministers. with the highest per- gathered clergywom- Rev. Campbell- women. ordination is not an nions,” she said of de- denominations,” she Women’s leader- centages of women en statistics that had Reed’s research found Instead, many cler- option. nominations such as said. ship, Rev. Frederick- clergy were the Uni- not been collected a tripling of percent- gywomen -- as well as Rev. Campbell-Reed the United Methodist Rev. Campbell- Gray said, is necessary tarian Universalist across 15 denomina- ages of clergywomen clergymen -- serve in noted that clergywom- Church and the ELCA. Reed, whose 20-page at a time of decline for Association and the tions for two decades. in the Assemblies ministerial roles other en of color “remain a Rev. Campbell-Reed report concludes with many religions. United Church of The Rev. Barbara of God, the Episco- than that of pastor, distinct minority” in also pointed out the two pages of ques- “The decline is not Christ, according to Brown Zikmund, who pal Church and the including chaplains, most mainline denom- role of women who tions for seminaries, the responsibility of the “State of Clergy- co-authored the 1998 Evangelical Lutheran nonprofit staffers and inations. Those who serve churches de- churches, research- women,” she said. women in the U.S.,” book, “Clergy Women: Church in America be- professors. have risen to leader- spite being barred ers and theologians, “But maybe we will released earlier this An Uphill Calling,” tween 1994 and 2017. Paula Nesbitt, presi- ship in the top ech- from pastoral posi- said she thinks the an- be the hope for the fu- month. Fifty-seven welcomed the new re- But Rev. Campbell- dent of the Associa- elons of their religious tions in congregations swers about the often- ture.” percent of UUA clergy port as a way to start Reed also found that tion for the Sociology groups, she said, have of the country’s two difficult job hunt for were women in 2017, closing the gap in the clergywomen — with of Religion, said other done so after long largest denomina- clergywomen relate to while half of clergy research. the exception of Uni- researchers have long years of service. tions, the Southern sexism. THE CALL: 99 Years Of Service

What Does The Bible Mean To Black Millennials? By Donna Olivia Owusu-Ansah But I’ve witnessed thoughtful posts and par- lenging the ethos of congregations where doing the face of violence, trauma, and corruption? Urban Faith ticipated in conversations from the respondent so is forbidden. How does the Bible speak to joy, resilience, and other black Christian millennials about faith, Black Christian millennials are interested in wholeness, and community? And let’s be hon- In our shifting religious landscape — one the black church, and even the Bible on Face- more than clichés, more than pat words appeal- est, these questions make many uncomfortable, that largely does not formally hear and heed book. I’ve seen images on Instagram of personal ing to their felt needs, and more than rote memo- especially older African Americans who have a the voices of black millennials — I’ve wondered Bibles with passages underlined and questions rization of the Bible. This couldn’t be more clear rigid relationship with the Bible. how they value and engage Scripture as they flip scribbled in the margins. I’ve followed conversa- than at the God-Talk: A Black Millennials and But all is not lost. The late singer and activ- the pages of the Bible or scroll the sacred text tions on Twitter challenging black churches to Faith Conversation held at the California Afri- ist Ruby Dee said, “The greatest gift is not being on smartphones. have transparent conversations. can American Museum in Los Angeles. Priska afraid to question.” Black millennial Christian Out of curiosity, because I’m not a millennial, Transparent conversations require a willing- Neely tweeted Candice Benbow’s response to engagement of the Bible, including asking criti- I posed several questions specifically to black ness to ask and wrestle with questions, which the question, “If black millennials are leaving cal and probing questions is a gift. It does not Christians in this age group across my social is characteristic of the ways in which black the church, where are they going?” Ms. Benbow lead to Bible skepticism or doubting God. Rath- media networks — Facebook, Twitter, and In- Christian millennials engage the Bible and is responded “Brunch. We will tithe to brunch. We er, asking questions of the text, wrestling with stagram — which are teeming with this demo- antithetical to older black Christians who rarely will sit there knowing that every single person at ideas and theology while engaging the world graphic. I asked, “What does the Bible mean to raise questions of the Bible — a lamp for their the table affirms who we are.” Ms. Brunch, for opens the door for deep and resilient faith, fresh you? How do you engage the Bible? How does feet and a light on their path. When The Chris- black millennials, is the place where they can encounters with God, and passion to work for the Bible inform your faith? How important is tian Post recently featured a story on comedian be authentic and ask questions, including ques- God’s justice in the world. And perhaps, if tradi- the Bible in your life?” Not surprisingly, I re- Rickey Smiley, who shared that at age 50 he was tions of the Bible. Questions such as: What does tionally Black Protestant churches encouraged ceived only one response on Facebook — three just starting to question some of the stories in the Bible have to say about racial justice, gender a culture in which asking questions was culti- pairs of emoji googly eyes, watching and waiting the Bible and how they are being used to sup- justice, sexual abuse, economic justice, environ- vated, Black millennials might be more apt to for more responses that never came. It spoke port white supremacy and pastoral abuse of mental justice, and mental health? How does the skip brunch on Sunday morning, be present in volumes, especially considering the responses power, the overwhelming response that I saw Bible speak to theological and cultural needs? the sanctuary, and worship a God who is loving, may have invited criticism, at best, or be deemed from black millennials was applause for Smiley’s What role does the Bible play in informing faith merciful, and big enough to handle all the ques- heretical, at worst. courage in asking questions out loud and chal- in ways that spark action and policy change in tions.

For Blacks, Lies Matter: Black Christians And New Research

By John C. While the data tells one story, I’m worried that black unemployment falling to record lows Why such a disparity? What does this mean? Richards Jr. about the perception of apathy among evan- makes him an endearing figure among African gelicals surrounding some of the President’s ac- Americans. Moving The Bar Christianity tions. In some instances, it’s more than a percep- African Americans have seen the tweets and Today tion of indifference—it’s outright defense. Some heard the statements. Low IQ. Crazy. Unhinged. Here’s the disconnect—I think. are dumbfounded by a level of apathy or defense Dog. Crime loving. Disrespectful. These are just When asked about the single most important For two years we’ve seen and heard it every- for issues that seem ripe for critique from the a few of the descriptive terms President Trump reason they voted for their candidate, African where. Eighty-one percent of white evangeli- Christian community. has used to describe Black men and women American evangelicals by belief thought that cal voters chose to cast their vote for Donald It’s hard to process data that says many evan- throughout his presidency. And this isn’t new personal character was the fourth most impor- Trump. Recently, my colleagues Ed Stetzer and gelicals were unenthusiastic about Trump as a behavior. tant factor. On the other hand, white evangeli- Andrew MacDonald, in partnership with Life- candidate when some apathetically ignore some Before becoming the commander in chief, the cals by belief did not find it as important as five Way Research, conducted a survey that brought of his words and actions as the President. Department of Justice sued Trump’s organiza- other key issues, including abortion and likely more nuance to that 81% number. I’m not talking about Supreme Court nomina- tion for discrimination against African Ameri- Supreme Court nominees. They pointed to six key factors in evangelical tions, the economy, and other issues the study cans in his renting practices. Trump also took While white evangelicals by belief overall voters’ approach to the 2016 election that might also found were important to evangelicals. I’m out a full-page ad in four New York City newspa- have moved the bar on the importance of the help differentiate between those identifying as talking about things that Christians should hold pers calling for the death penalty for the Central personal life of political leaders, African Ameri- evangelical and those holding evangelical be- out as important matters—like honesty, charac- Park Five—five minorities accused of raping a can evangelicals by belief have held their ground liefs. ter, and integrity. jogger in Central Park. on the importance of character for political lead- The gist of their findings: There are several If so many evangelicals held their noses vot- Even after the true perpetrator confessed to ers. nuanced issues among evangelicals by belief ing from Trump, then why is it so difficult for the crime and the men were exonerated, Trump This is not to say that white evangelicals don’t that led them to vote for Trump. Understanding some to criticize the President when he says or maintained that their convictions should never care at all about character for political leaders. those nuances might help soften the perceived does something that doesn’t align with the evan- have been vacated. Just that they have lowered the bar a bit. I fear blow that accompanies looking at voting trends gelical worldview—or embodies common hu- These kind of statements and actions are that doing so has lowered the bar when it comes in the 2016 election. man decency? character issues. But according to the study’s to race relations among Christians. Why is it hard to call a lie a lie, even when it data, not many White evangelicals are disturbed In the analysis, Stetzer and MacDonald ex- Unenthusiastic And Apathetic? comes from the West Wing? Why is it, as the data by President Trump’s comments about minori- plain from that data, “many evangelicals voted shows, we’ve lowered the bar over the years on ties. for Trump for the future while overlooking the One surprising data point from the research character in a political leader’s personal life? When asked whether they agreed with the present.” As such, I fear evangelicals have risked found that many evangelicals proverbially held statement: “I am disturbed by comments Presi- years of processing past racial trauma for a fu- their noses while voting for Trump, unenthusi- For Blacks, dent Trump has made about minorities,” 55% of ture devoid of black voices among them. astic about him as a candidate. For many, it was Character Still evangelicals by belief agreed. While campaigning, Trump asked black vot- less about casting a vote for Trump and more Very Important Interestingly, when broken down by race the ers one simple question: “What do you have to about casting a vote against Hillary Clinton. See- numbers tell a different story. 82% of African lose (supporting me)?” I believe the clear, re- ing these votes as begrudging ballots helps con- One group increasingly asking this question Americans who are evangelical by belief agree sounding answer among many African-Ameri- textualized the number of white evangelical vot- is African American Christians. Trump has a 3% with the statement, while only 42% of whites can Christians who are evangelical by belief is ers who voted for Trump. In that way, the data approval rating in the African-American com- who are evangelical by belief agree with the simple: “Our dignity.” is beneficial. munity as a whole. This hardly fits the narrative statement. THE CALL Editorial 8 WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 2018 - NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Jackson County Questions Jackson county has seven questions on the November 6, ballot seeking amendments to the coun- EDITORIAL ty charter. The questions range from term limits to limiting the powers of the county executive, and Editorial term limits for the sheriff and prosecuting attorney, etc. There was very little public discussion or taxpayer More Endorsements, input on the county questions. Recommendation: VOTE NO ON ALL COUNTY QUESTIONS Recommendations ••••

Kansas City Public We are continuing this week with our endorsements and recommendations for the November 6, general Library District election. The Kansas City Public Library District is seeking Several candidates for Jackson County and state offices have no opponents or a few third party challeng- an additional eighth cent ($.08) tax over the present ers. property tax for renovating and replacing aging facil- Jerome Barnes, Democrat, 28th District, Missouri House of Representatives, has one challenger, Jeremy ities, programming for children, seniors and families T. Utterback, Libertarian. and the general operation of public libraries. In predominantly African American districts, Ron Finley, Democrat, Jackson County legislature, 2nd Recommendation: VOTE YES District, has no opposition. Neither does Jalen Anderson, Democrat, 1st District at-Large. Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr., Democrat, has one challenger, Nathan Kline, Green party. We are endorsing White for a second term. VOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Former Kansas City, Mo., Police Chief Darryl Forte`, Democrat, is running to fill the unexpired term of POLLS IN MISSOURI OPEN former Jackson County Sheriff Mike Sharp. His opponent is David J. Bernal, Republican. We are endorsing AT 6 A.M. AND CLOSE AT 7 P.M. Forte` for this office. Retain ALL Judges Voters will also be asked to retain judges on the ballot. Voters must decide whether or not to retain judges when their terms expire under the Non-Partisan Court Tulsa Mayor Continued from page 4 Plan. Judges who serve under this plan are nominated by judicial commissions and then selected by the gov- ernor. After their first 12 months on the bench and at the end of each term, non-partisan judges must go said forensic work “would de- massacre when 10,000 people before the voters in a retention election. To be retained, a judge must receive a majority vote. termine whether they were were displaced,” Turner said. gunshot victims.” “I said, ‘This is blood land.’ The Judges whose terms expire on December 31, 2018, include: If bodies are there, they will Greenwood District is a crime W. Brent Powell, Missouri Supreme Court be excavated — a step the city zone.” Mary Rhodes Russell, Missouri Supreme Court refused to take two decades Turner said he asked Bynum: Edward R. Ardini Jr., Western District Court of Appeals ago. “Will you commit today to hav- Circuit Judges, The mayor made his deci- ing an excavation and opening sion in response to a question cold cases of people who lost 16th Judicial Circuit from the Rev. Robert R. A. their lives and reparations for Justine E. Del Muro, Division 4 Turner, senior pastor of Vernon people who lost homes?” James F. Kanatzar, Division 5 A.M.E. church, one of the only Bynum, he said, did not ad- George E. Wolf, Division 11 surviving structures from the dress the question of repara- 1921 bloodshed. tions or opening cold cases. Charles H. McKenzie, Division 13 The mayor had just finished Even so, Tulsa City Council Jalilah Otto, Division 15 giving a statement about eco- member Vanessa Hall-Harper Marco A. Roldan, Division 16 nomic development in North was happy with the re-exam- Jack Grate, Division 17 Tulsa, which includes Green- ination of the possible mass Mark Anthony Styles Jr., Division 19 wood. graves. Turner had read The Post “I think it is awesome,” said Associate Circuit Judges, story, he said, and was inspired Hall-Harper, who had been 16th Judicial Circuit to press the mayor on Green- pushing for a reinvestigation. wood’s destruction. Richard T. Standridge, Division 25 “I stated they would not have the land had it not been for the Gregory Burnett Gillis, Division 27 Twila Kay Rigby, Division 30 Mary Frances Weir, Division 31 Jeffrey L. Bushur, Division 33 Susan Long, Division 34 Recommendation: RETAIN ALL JUDGES Constitutional Amendments, Statutory Measures, Jackson County And Kansas City Library Voters, be prepared, as your ballot will contain several Constitutional Amendments, Statutory Measures, questions on the Jackson County charter and the Kansas City Library. The Missouri Constitutional Amendments and the Propositions are statewide measures and a simple majority is required for approval. www.kccall.com Missouri Constitutional Amendment 1 This amendment, also known as “Clean Missouri,” concerns post-census, independent non-partisan reap- portioning of state House and Senate Districts; limits on campaign contributions and limits on lobbying, including gifts and also bans political fundraising on government property. Recommendation: VOTE YES •••• pg. 3 Missouri Constitutional pg. 11 Amendment 2 Amendment 2 is one of several measures on the ballot concerning the use of marijuana for medicinal pur- poses or otherwise. These amendments have different tax proposals. WWW.KCCALL.COM Amendment 2 seeks the legalization of medical marijuana which includes a 4 per cent sales tax on retail Kansas City sales. Recommendation: Voter’s Choice •••• Missouri Constitutional THE CALL Amendment 3 Southwest’s Leading Weekly Est. 1919 Amendment 3 concerns procedures to license and regulate marijuana and marijuana facilities with a 15 VOL. 88 NO. 44 KANSAS CITY, MO. WEEK OF MAY 30-JUNE 5, 2008 60 CENTS per cent sales tax on the retail sale of marijuana. Recommendation: Voter’s Choice DONNA F. STEWART •••• President and Publisher Missouri Constitutional Amendment 4 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY This amendment concerns the advertising of bingo games and to allow members of a bingo game organiza- ESTABLISHED 1919 tions to wait six months instead of the required two years to manage games. C.A. FRANKLIN, 1715-17 East Eighteenth Street Recommendation: VOTE YES Founder Kansas City, Mo. 64108 •••• (816) 842-3804 Missouri Proposition B Toll Free Number This proposition seeks to increase the state’s minimum wage to $8.60 per hour until it reaches $12 per (877) 475-6422 hour by 2023. Web Address: www.kccall.com Recommendation: VOTE YES Contents ©Kansas City Call Co., Inc. •••• Missouri Proposition C This is another measure on the ballot concerning marijuana. This measure seeks voter approval to remove LUCILE H. BLUFORD, state prohibitions on the “personal use and possession of medical cannabis with a written certification by a Publisher physician who treats a patient diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition.” The Proposition also seeks to In Memoriam remove state prohibition on growing, possessing and producing medical marijuana. The measure also seeks THE CALL’S PLATFORM a 2 per cent tax on retail sales. THE CALL believes that America can best Recommendation: Voter’s Choice •••• lead the world away from racial and national Missouri Proposition D antagonism when it accords to every man, This Proposition seeks voter approval for a tax increase on gasoline. Funds from the tax revenues will be regardless of race, color or creed, his human used for road construction and improvements. and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no Recommendation: Voter’s Choice man, THE CALL strives to help every man •••• in the firm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back.

Continued on page 4 Entertainment THE CALL WEEK OF OCTOBER 26- NOVEMBER 1, 2018 9 Rihanna Nixes Super Bowl LIII Performance In Solidarity With Colin Kaepernick

By Kia Morgan Weekly. “They offered it to night. Smith her, but she said no because of But the halftime show has the kneeling controversy. She been used as a political plat- The Grio doesn’t agree with the NFL’s form in the past. At Super stance.” Bowl XLVII, Beyoncé took the Superstar singer Rihanna Rihanna is also following in stage with a performance that bowed out of an opportunity the footsteps of her mentor, paid tribute to the Black Lives to perform at the Superbowl in Jay-Z, who also turned down Matter movement. support of former NFL player an opportunity to perform at Kaepernick, who recently turned activist Colin Kaeper- the Super Bowl last year to became the new face of Nike nick and his kneeling protests stand with Kap. in a controversial ad campaign against police brutality. Both stars are part of an that urged to “Believe in some- The beauty and music mo- apparent trend of performers thing, even if it means sacrific- gul was reportedly asked to who have decided to sidestep ing everything,” has not played give the halftime show per- performing at the game, nor- a single down in the NFL since formance at Super Bowl LIII, mally seen as an international the 2016 season. He remains an scheduled for Atlanta in 2019, stage watched by 111.3 million unsigned free agent. PYTHONS DRILL TEAM PREMIERES DOCUMENTARY . . . The Pythons Drill Team premiere but declined for a meaningful people last February. After Rihanna’s rejection, it’s “Blow the Whistle” a drill team documentary on October 5, at the Bruce R. Watkins reason. Singer Pink, who sang the the NFL offered the perfor- Cultural center. The red carpet event was hosted by Terry Riley and Carol Green. The “The NFL and CBS really national anthem at Super mance to pop-rock group Ma- documentary featured the 30-year history of the Pythons Drill Team, filmed and edited by wanted Rihanna to be next Bowl LII, also turned down the roon 5, who accepted. Sean Alexander. He started SEAN ALEXANDER MEDIA, a black-owned media produc- year’s performer in Atlanta,” chance to sing at halftime, ac- tion company that generates various photography, videography, and graphic design in the an unnamed source told US cording to Entertainment To- Kansas City Metropolitan area . A young man with a dream to start editing and producing small films, the documentary was his first major project. Opening dance performance was by the Esoke Cultural Arts Center. In addition to the event, Wanda Winters, director of the Pythons, was honored with the Key to the City by Councilman Jermaine Reed, 3rd District Also in attendance was Darnell Rucker, Alvin Brooks, Willie Arthur Smith, Gates BBQ, Greg Rexx Purefoy Wright and the Kansas City Housing Authority and a host of family and friends. Event producer and Desgin by Amani Skalacki along with The Cottage Rose, Catering by Design, Professional Photography Small Cakes Cupcakery and About Time Rentals. The Pythons Drill Team ended the pre- miere with an outstanding performance. Joe Lindsey is the Assistant director and Drum • Family Reunions • instructor and Rateisha Hattley is the captain of the Pythons Drill Team • Class Reunions • • Models Photos • Roland Martin And Jason Whitlock Battle In • Church Photo Debate About Sports, Police Brutality And Race Group Shots • • Weddings • From The Grio there’s an epidemic of police athletes and entertainers that killing African Americans… is don’t only say I’m here to play • Old Photos Enlarged • Journalist Roland Martin just not true,” Whitlock argued. ball… using their celebrity and went head-to-head recently “When you have numerous influence to speak to those is- • Glamour Photos • with FOX sports journalist cases that run the gamut… sues,” said Martin. • Back Grounds Changed Jason Whitlock in a battle that’s not mistakes, that’s cul- “We’ve gotten used to ath- of ideas, on Martin’s daily ture,” responded Martin. letes having this nice and neat to improve photo • lifestream show #RolandMarti- The two also discussed the foundation… You can have nUnfiltered. issue of athletes hopping into more about your life than just • Newspaper Photos • The two disagreed on a lot, the political debates of today. having a job.” making for a lively debate and “I’m not here to be best Whitlock later tweeted discussion about the source of friends with every athlete in about the debate, clarifying America’s problems on every- the world,” said Whitlock. “I his stance about faith, black Professional Video of Your Event! thing from police brutality to would like for athletes to take people and community. Professional Slide Shows racism. their money and resources, “We have allowed politics to “There are going to be mis- and use them to support the replace religion. It’s a mistake Last Minute Call Okay! Call Anytime! takes make, and again do we causes they believe in… in- that has destroyed our families overlook them -- no I’m not stead of electing themselves and undermined our growth.” Rexx • 816.612.3113 saying overlook them –- but the leaders and intellectual to sit here and pretend like be- thought leaders.” cause it’s popular over Twitter, “I appreciate that there are

TAKING A BREAK FROM VIDEO REHEARSAL . . . Kansas City area entertainers, Rexx Pure- foy and Andre McLain, were in the Houston, Texas area recently to film for a video. They are shown on the ranch of singer Johnny Nash where the rehearsals were held. From left to right, are Rexx Purefoy, Radar River Marathon (horse), Gerald McClendon, Johnny Nash, John Nash, Mrs. Carlie Nash, Blaze (horse), Albino Gipson and Andrew McLain. -- photo by Shean England

VISITS COWBOY MUSEUM. . . Cowboy and trick roper Rexx Purefoy recently toured the American Cowboy Museum at the Taylor Stevenson ranch near Houston, Texas, that’s been in existence for over 150 years. Shown with Purefoy, left, are Mollie Stevenson and Elicious Scott. THE CALL News 10 WEEK OF OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1, 2018 Monday Nite Footballers Predictions and Commentary by Jim Nunnelly Chiefs Rising and Surprising; But Don’t Throw The Handkerchief, Just Yet

Monday Niter cur- to other parts of the are well on their way fully hoping the de- will make it to the be not. Anyway for kinds of weapons of For those of us who rently view the Chiefs, country, trying to bring and may just go “all fense will rise, too… Super Bowl, against Sunday, he’s right… mass destruction. are ardent church go- as the NFL mid-season some understanding, the way” to the Super CHIEFS BY 13. the undefeated LA CHIEFS BY 10. While he did not make ers, we have all wit- approaches; and, as to this politically-torn Bowl. He supports DAMON THOMAS Rams. Being a music RODERICK a prediction for Sun- nessed a full-scale the Chiefs prepare for nation. However, it is fully the quarterback (guest by skype) be- professional, Damon BOOKER…proudly day’s game, he did revival, when several Denver, at noon, out at his birthday TODAY play of Mahomes and lieves strongly that has dreamed up lots announced that he is act like he wished ordained ministers Arrowhead, Sunday. and he is certainly expects him to contin- the Chiefs will be play- of musical scores, in- a 54-year Raider fan, the Chiefs would con- join the evangelist in And here’s the inside- bragging loudly, about ue to soar…CHIEFS ing at Mercedes-Benz cluding providing the all the way. However, tinue to impress. Even the pulpit area and ac- scoop on the surpris- the Chiefs, wherever BY 15. Stadium, in Atlanta, music for the classic, he does admit that though, no one has tively show ministerial ing, rising Chiefs: he goes. Further, he is JIM NUNNELLY… come February, 2018. “Dreamgirls”. But, is the Chiefs now have thrown the handker- support for their col- DR. CHARLES hoping that the Chiefs thinks the Chiefs are That means he is con- Damon still dreaming? a competing quar- chief…at least, not league. And there is a ALLEN…feels that will give him a big surprising themselves, vinced that the Chiefs Maybe so and may- terback, who has all yet. time, when even the this edition of the birthday present, by especially the play of local ministers “get Chiefs are the GOAT whamming the Bron- the unproven young- happy” and toss their (greatest of all times), cos… CHIEFS BY 10. sters in the secondary. handkerchief near the including when the LLOYD GREEN- Week after week, they feet of the motivating Chiefs went to the FIELD…thinks the get “burned” but they speaker. What does Super Bowl, back in Chiefs’ defense is be- get back up and try it that mean? Well, we’ll 1970. That’s when ginning to step up and all over again. I have see how that all fits; the Chiefs played all match the big plays, only one question, but, first, let’s share their home games, shown by the offense will opposing teams what happened, over right in the middle of and special teams. begin to play harder, at Big Hub’s house, our neighborhood, at Lightly, he praises all because of the Chiefs’ this past Monday 22nd and Brooklyn. the no-name young- rise. But, let’s do like night. As usual, we Of course, Charles is sters in the Chiefs’ AA…take one game broke bread together. a long-time, die-hard secondary. And for at a time…and make Then we had a few fan and has never that reason, Lloyd sure we don’t fold, announcements and voted against Kansas feels that if the de- like we have in the recognitions. Then we City, ever. Not surpris- fense continues, as past. But, in preacher couldn’t wait to talk ingly, it is the same they have in the past language, it is much about “dem Chiefs”. this week against two games, the Chiefs too soon to “throw First off, someone Denver. Charles just will prevail, from here the handkerchief”… mentioned “Weasel”, thinks that Mahomes on in…CHIEFS BY 7 CHIEFS BY 7. the late barber, up at and company will ride OLLIE HUB- ED WEST…has Ralph Brown’s Sports- the Broncos down. BARD…Ollie has been deep into foot- men’s Barber Shop, in CHIEFS BY 25. done well in losing ball lately. His star- the fifties, sixties and CARL CLARK… weight this past year. nephew is setting seventies. And just af- thinks that the Chiefs However, he does still high school passing ter that, hostess San- are slowly, coming sneak and eats, with- records, left and right. dra Hubbard, shared together. However, out anyone knowing Plus, he watches every a brief summary, he cautions us about it. But he has lost over sportscast to see what about her attendance the increasing costly 40 pounds, and is able they are saying about at the Diabetes Next- penalties, given that to move around better the Chiefs. Forcefully, Step Meeting down the NFL has really got and most important, Ed says this rise by at Gregg-Klice center, some really odd tack- has resumed his “Big the Chiefs is no fluke. last Friday. Besides ling rules. But, all in Hub” image. Natural- An NFL team cannot praising her husband all, Carl is not worried ly, he, too, is feeling rise to 6-1, by luck for his weight loss ef- about the Chiefs, mak- good about the Chiefs, alone. Consequently, forts, she mentioned ing the playoffs. He is right through now. He he thinks the Chiefs that there are so really excited about says that the Chiefs are the “real deal” and many help programs the 2018 Chiefs and will continue to “kick because Andy Reid is around, especially for thinks that Warpaint butt”, and the Broncos personally mentoring those who are battling will ride again, on Sun- are invited…CHIEFS Mahomes, the Chiefs some aspect of Diabe- day. CHIEFS BY 10 BY 12. will continue to soar… tes. In particular, she CONGRESSMAN DR. JOHN MAR- CHIEFS BY 14 told us about a pro- CLEAVER…Rev ob- TIN…is impressed PAUL GRAHAM gram called, “the med- viously is in campaign that the Chiefs have (guest)…as an avid icine cabinet”. That’s a mode, for this is the stopped “beating non-local Chiefs’ fan, place where you can most important mid- themselves”. In fact, Paul thinks the Chiefs get your medicines, term election he has he attributes the New are steadily making even if you don’t have ever faced. And given England loss to a progress every week, any money. And right the divisive mood of missed tackle and a in spite of the some- after that, Ed West re- the country, he is not boatload of unneces- times-sucky defense. ceived a “live” skype sure where all of this sary penalties. And However, he believes from his son, Damon, incivility will takes us. with that in mind, the offense will do who lives in LA. Thus, he is travelling John says the Chiefs just fine and prayer- And right after that, Carl Clark announced his own birthday and Help shape the future forced us all to say “happy birthday” to him. And someone re- of transportation! membered that today is also Congressman Cleaver’s birthday. In fact, someone even quipped that Cleaver has lived well beyond his Biblically-prom- ised “three-score and ten”. 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Open burning While this may be Residents who op- property line, street, ignee may revoke may also be suspend- THE CALL Southwest’s Leading Weekly Est. 1919 the case in some cities, erate a business out or sidewalk. burn permits or ban ed when air pollution THE CALL SECOND SECTION in Kansas City, Kansas of their home are All organic materi- open burning. Weath- “Red Alert” days are it is the responsibility classified as a busi- als burned within the er conditions (high declared by the Mid of the property owner ness and cannot par- city limits of Kansas winds-sustained over America Regional to maintain and cut, if ticipate. Applications City, Kansas are lim- 15 mph, low humidity) Council, MARC, and 2730 North 13th Street 66104 (913) 371-5400 necessary, trees that must be received and ited to organic ma- may make open burn- the Unified Govern- are planted along the approved at least 24 terials (yard waste ing too dangerous. ment. street right-of-way. hours prior to the generated such as tree Suspension of open One way residents commencement of limbs, leaves, weeds, burning will be posted can legally dispose of burning. brush, and grass) limbs is through open Open burning with Burning without a per- burning times. a permit is allowed mit shall be subject to Free Bus Rides On Election Day November 6 Residents in Kan- between the hours of Section I-7 (General sas City, Kansas are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Penalty, Continuing RideKC routes will offer free fares all day on November 6 to make it easier for citizens to vote. allowed to apply for owner of the property Violations) of the gen- “Exercising the right to vote is so important that we want to make it as easy as possible to get to the polls,” said KCATA a burn permit for must apply for and eral provisions code President and CEO Robbie Makinen. “We are grateful to our regional transit partners in Johnson County, Independence and the time period of sign the permit. A re- of the Unified Govern- K.C.K. for agreeing to again make this a truly regional transit initiative.” October 16, through sponsible party must ment of Wyandotte On Election Day, fares on all RideKC bus routes serving Kansas City, Johnson County, Wyandotte County and Indepen- November 15, at any be present at all times County/K.C.K. dence will be free. KCATA, Johnson County and Independence paratransit will also be free to ride. of the Fire Stations until the fire is com- At no time shall rub- currently staffed by pletely extinguished. bish, wire insulation, In Kansas, Johnson County voters can access resources at Johnson County Election Office, and Wyandotte County elec- the Kansas City, Kan- Residents shall tires, rubber prod- tion information is available at Wyandotte County Election Office. The above websites can provide more details. For those sas Fire department. maintain a copy of ucts, plastic, treated who live elsewhere in Kansas, information is available at Vote Kansas. Kansas City, Kansas the burn permit on lumber, automobile Customers can plan their travel early. For help planning your trip, call (816) 221-0660 and be ready to provide the starting residents are limited site and an adequate products, paper, card- address and the address of the polling place you will be traveling to. Customers can also plan a trip with Google Transit trip to one three-day water supply and/or board, construction planner, available on the home page of RideKC.org. The Regional Call center is also open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. burn permit per burn other comparable ex- chemicals, household period that allows for tinguishing resources chemicals or any the combustion of one while conducting other material that Pastor A.J. Foster Retiring From Ministry After 52 Years Christ’s Church of the Jesus Hour

Pastor A. J. Foster Kansas City, Kansas his congregation and leadership, faithful- CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO JOIN US AS WE of Greater Jerusalem and served faithfully community,” a church ness and commitment th Missionary Baptist in that capacity for 51 spokesman said. for all the years he Celebrate the 100 Birth Year of our Founder church announced his ½ years. “The members of served as our Pastor,” retirement on Sunday, “Pastor A. J. Foster Greater Jerusalem the spokesman con- REV. RUSSELL WALLACE DAVIS, SR. Oct. 14, after serving has been an inspira- Missionary Baptist tinued. 52 ½ years pastoring tional, dedicated and Church thank Pastor “A MAN WHO SPOKE FOR GOD” in the ministry. a spirit filled leader to Foster for his servant Pentencostal Powerhouse In 1966, Pastor A. J. Foster was called to become the pas- Pentecostal Powerhouse C.O.G.I.C Sunday, October 28, 2018 2120 Minnesota Ave. K.C. KS. 66102 tor of Second Baptist 913.281.0498 2 PM church in Mayview, Mo., and served in that Order of Service capacity for one year. Our Guests: Community Baptist Church of Kansas City In June 1967, Pastor Prayer ...... 8:00 A.M. A. J. Foster was called Sunday School ...... 9:00 A.M. Rev. Anthony Jamison, Senior Pastor to pastor Greater Jeru- Morning Worship ...... 10:00 A.M. salem Missionary Bap- Prayer, M-W-F ...... 6:00 P.M. tist church located at PASTOR Wednesday Bible Study ...... 7:00 P.M. Pastor Donald R. Moore, Jr. Rev. James H. Dean, Senior Pastor 1610 N. 10th Street, A.J. FOSTER All Are Invited First Lady Nikta Moore th “The Church Where the Glory of God is Revealed and God is on Display!” 1119 North 18 Street / Kansas City, Kansas 66102

New Seasons Christian Church “To everything there is a Season..” Ecclesiastes 3:1 1907 N. 3rd Street, Kansas City, Ks. 66101 Ph:913.321.2038 Website: newseasonscc.org

Service Times Morning Prayer………………….…….….Sundays 9:00 A.M. Worship Services…………….……...... Sundays at 10:00 A.M. Spiritual Growth Classes…...... …..Sundays at 11:45 A.M. *For all ages Midweek Bible Study……...…...... Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M. Rev. Timothy L. Jones, Pastor First Lady, Lynette Jones To All Kansans VOTE EARLY! Or VOTE NOVEMBER 6! BUT VOTE!!! Paid For By The Concerned Clergies of Kansas City, Kansas

Deadline For Kansas City THE CALL Southwest’sTuesdays Leading Weekly Est. 1919 12:00 Noon Fax: (913) 371-4081 Phone: (913) 371-5400 e-mail: [email protected] THE CALL KCK News 12 WEEK OF OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1, 2018 K.C.K. Electronics Recycling Event Wyandotte county charge for residents. the hours of operation Partners of the elec- residents can partici- Items not accepted could be cut back. No tronic recycling event K.C.K. Church News pate in an electronics at the event include no items will be accepted include the Unified recycling event that acids; no film, photos prior to or after this Government of Wyan- will be held on Satur- or x-rays; no furniture time period. dotte County/Kansas day, Oct. 27, from 9 or file cabinets; no This event is cel- City, Kansas; Federal a.m. to 12 p.m. household appliances; ebrating America Re- Prison Industries Inc.; Residents will need no magnetic tapes of cycles Day. America Phi Theta Kappa at to take their electron- any kind; no micro- Recycles Day, a pro- Kansas City Kansas First Baptist To Present ics to 4601 State Ave- waves; no oil or PCB gram of Keep America Community College; Churches To Hold nue, Kansas City, Kan- containing devices; Beautiful Inc., is a and Operation Bright- Senior Choir Family And Combined Anniversaries sas. This is the former no paints or liquids of nationally recognized side, Inc. Indian Springs mall any kind; no radioac- day dedicated to pro- For more informa- Friends Worship Service location. Residents tive materials such as moting and celebrat- tion about the Elec- Combined church anniversaries for Pleasant can enter the drop off ION scanners; and no ing recycling in the tronics Recycling Valley Baptist church and Providence Baptist First Baptist church of Quindaro located at location for electron- refrigerants. United States. Event contact Op- church on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Providence 3030 Farrow Avenue, Kansas City, Kas., will pres- ics in the parking lot Although the event Every year on or eration Brightside at Baptist church, 2910 Tracy, Kansas City, Mo., ent its Annual Senior Choir Family and Friends off 47th street. is scheduled from 9 around November 15, (913) 573-8735. will be celebrating 95 years. The senior pastor Praise and Worship Service on Saturday, Oct. 27, The event is for Wy- a.m. to 12 p.m., on Sat- America Recycles Day is Rev. Mark McGhee. The host church is Pleas- at 6 p.m. andotte residents; it urday, Oct. 27, resi- encourages individu- ant Valley Baptist church, 1021 Seminary street, They will be featuring Family and Friends is not for businesses, dents should be aware als to reduce, reuse, Kansas City, Kansas and they will be celebrating choir of Kansas and Missouri; GPT’s God’s Grace governments, or insti- that if participation is recycle and buy recy- 138 years. The Senior Pastor is Rev. William B. Praise Ministry, Bethel Baptist Church Praise tutions. There is not a greater than expected cled content products. Sanders. Former members and the public are Dance Ministry; Rev. Ed Carter and God’s Pow- welcome. The chairperson is Beverly Warren, er; Leo Douglass and the Mighty Pleasant Tones; the co-chairperson is Rebecca Lindley and the Greater Jerusalem Baptist Church Believers; Denzel Washington Launches chairperson of the Food Committee is Naomi Louise Fielder; John Wright; Antonio Dyer; Al- Criss. berta Walker and Dale Walker. August Wilson House Renovation The guest directors are James McConnell, Ruby Kirkwood and Tony Glass. PITTSBURGH at the house. The ac- duction of “Fences,” nephew, spearheaded “Please come out and worship with them (AP) — Actor Den- tor led a $5 million filmed the movie in the effort to restore through song and praise and enjoy a wonder- Christ’s Church zel Washington has fundraising effort to Pittsburgh and plans the building to its ful evening filled with good music, family and helped mark the start restore it. Renovations to film other Wilson 1950s-era look, match- friends,” a spokesman said. To Celebrate 100th of renovations at play- are to be completed in plays. He won a Tony ing how it appeared The Director of Music is Loretta Norman and Birthday Of Founder, wright August Wil- 2020, when the August in 2010 for his por- when Wilson lived the pastor is Rev. Lemuel E. Wynn. son’s childhood home Wilson House is to be- trayal of protagonist there with his mother Rev. Russell Davis Sr. in Pittsburgh. come a center for art Troy Maxson in the and five siblings. The Tribune-Review and culture. Broadway revival of Wilson died in 2005. New Seasons Christian reports Washington Washington direct- “Fences.” Christ’s Church of the Jesus Hour, 1119 North headlined a ceremony ed a 2016 movie pro- Paul Ellis, Wilson’s Church To Hold 18th Street, Kansas City, Kansas cordially invites you to join them as they celebrate the 100th birth Annual Fall Festival year of their founder, Rev. Russell Wallace Davis Sr., on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. The guests will New Seasons Christian church, 1907 N. 3rd be Community Baptist church of Kansas City, street, Kansas City, Kas., will have their Annual Rev. Anthony Jamison, senior pastor. The senior THE CALL: 99 Years Of Service Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 pastor of Christ’s Church of the Jesus Hour is p.m. “If you are seeking a safe, fun-filled, alter- Rev. James H. Dean. native to Halloween’s Trick-or-Treating for the family, this is the place to be. Games and fun for all! There will be adult activities too! Candy- Food-Fun,” a spokesman said. Metropolitan Baptist Temple 417 RichmondMT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Kansas City, Kansas “A Bible Teaching, Bible Preaching and Bible Believing 9th & Washington Blvd. Kansas City, Kas. Congregation” Dr. R.L. Baynham REV. C.L. BACHUS, PASTOR Sunday, October 28, 2018 OLIVET INSTITUTIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, October 28, 2018 2013 N. 7th St. Kansas City, Kansas 9:30 a.m...... Sunday School 7:30 a.m...... Early Morning Service Rev. S.A. Wakes, Pastor 11:00 a.m...... Morning Worship SERMON–PASTOR BACHUS 9:30 a.m...... Sunday School 6:30 p.m...... B.T.U. Sunday, October 28, 2018 10:45 a.m...... Morning Worship Sunday Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. WEDNESDAYS Sis. Karen Fisher, Supt. 6:45 p.m...... Red Circle Girls Morning Worship ...... 11 a.m. 6:45 p.m...... Prayer Meeting/Bible Class Sermon–Pastor Baynham 8:00 p.m...... Matrons Sermon - Pastor Wakes Music - Mass Choir; Gospel Choir Thursdays ...... 7:45 p.m...... Teachers’ Meeting Music - Olivet Family Choir 7:00 p.m. Wednesday...... Prayer Meeting Prayer Meeting ...... Noon Tues. Saturdays ...... 12:00 p.m...... Youth Choir Rehearsal Let us rejoice and give praise to all the wonders of this day. Choir Rehearsal ...... 7 p.m. Thurs. PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED Usher Meeting ...... 4th Thurs. 6:00 p.m. Bible Study...... 7 p.m. Wed. All Are Welcome Mt. Calvary Bible Temple Baptist Church Deadline For 1401 N. 8th St., Kansas City, Kas. Baptist Church Sunday, October 28, 2018 2804 Hiaaha Pastor - Rev. Sherman Hoston ansas iy S 104 “The Church Where Christ Reigns” Phone: 913-342-5845 Kansas City Order of Service Re. Boy oun Pasor 9:30 a.m ...... Sunday School

11:00 a.m...... Morning Worship Sunday coer 28 2018 Sermon - Pastor Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Music - Youth Choir Worship Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Wednesday Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m...... Bible Study First Baptist Church,All Are Quindaro Inied Pleasant7:30 p.m...... Prayer Valley Baptist Meeting; Church Mission Society Meeting THE CALL Combined The Senior Choir of Southwest’s Leading Weekly Est. 1919 Church Anniverseries First Baptist Church, Quindaro Pleasant Valley 3030 Farrow Kansas City, Kansas Baptist Church 1021 Seminary Street Kansas City, KS 66103 Presents Its Annual William B. Sanders, Senior Pastor And Family and Tuesdays Providence Friends Musical Baptist Church - 95 Years Saturday, October 27, 2018 ~ 6:00 P.M. 2910 Tracy Kansas City, MO 64109 Mark McGhee, Senior Pastor Special Guests: Guest 12:00 Noon *Family & Friends Choir of Sunday, October 28, 2018 Kansas & Missouri Theme: “The Church Empowered By: * GPT’s God’s Grace Praise Ministry Jesus Christ Today, * Bethel Baptist Church Yesterday and Forever” Praise Dance Ministry Ephesians 3:20-21; Hebrews 13:21 * Rev. Ed Carter & God’s Power Fax: * Leo Douglass & Sunday Church School: 9:30-10:20A.M. The Mighty Pleasant Tones Worship Service: 10:30A.M.-12:00P.M. * Greater Jerusalem Baptist Church Believers Host Church: Louise Fielder, John Wright, (913) 371-4081 Pleasant Valley Antonio Dyer, Baptist Church Sis. Alberta Walker Bro. Dale Walker 138 years And Others William B. Sanders, Senior Pastor Phone: (913) 371-5400 Guest Directors: Former Members and Public Are Welcome Bro. James McConnell Sis. Ruby Kirkwood Sis. Beverly Warren, Chairperson & Tony Glass Sis. Rebecca Lindley, Co-chairperson All Are Welcome Sis. Naomi Criss, Chairperson, Sis. Loretta Norman, Director of Music Food Committee e-mail: [email protected] Rev. Lemuel E. Wynn, Pastor In-Memoriams & Obituaries THE CALL WEEK OF OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1, 2018 13 on a track scholarship; SINCERE HAPPY BIRTHDAY she was a natural ath- APPRECIATION D lete. She went on to Cards of Thanks & In Memoriams marry her high school sweetheart, Clarence V. Bell in 1953, and had An “In Memoriam” is a simple, effective, dignified way of informing friends E her first of six children that year. Their mar- and associates that certain days are ones of special and deep meaning to you. HDuane E. Harvey riage was later dis- Funeral Directors solved. JOYOUS EIGHTH To say Carol loved HAPPY BIRTHDAY GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 9100 Blue Ridge Blvd. her family is an un- YEAR Kansas City, MO 64138 derstatement. She worked hard to keep HOMEGOING (816) 763-9100 food on the table and CELEBRATION!!! Since 1997 a roof over their head. She taught her chil- dren to work hard and to take time out for the DARWIN little things. She was ROBINSON a mother and men- MARSHALL T. Sunrise: tor to many, and can WILLIAMS October 28, 1964 never be replaced. She Sunset: will be dearly missed The family of Mar- June 20, 1995 shall T. Williams by all whose life she would like to express touched. We miss you. our heartfelt gratitude She leaves to cher- Love Always, and appreciation for ish her memory one Mom and Pops son, Lee E. Brown your many expres- JOHN FLORENCE Sisters, Brothers EVARISTO GAITAN (Kathy); four daugh- sions of sympathy, BOLDEN BOLDEN And Children October 26, 1951 ters, Donna Malone, words of comfort, October 25, 1958 September 13, 1968 flowers, food, visits, March 23, 2011 LEROY BROWN Denise Bell, Renee and cards extended to Leroy Brown, 87, Bell and Charlotte us in our time of sad- IN LOVING Lovingly remembered We miss you Mom and Dad, we are still very died on October 16, Jackson; three broth- by, sad. All of your sweet and gentle ways won’t ness. May God richly DEACON 2017. ers, Charles Buford, MEMORY let us forget about those yesterdays. We often bless each of you. MAURICE He was born on Au- Albert Buford and Mi- Jocelyn Gaitan, Wife weep and our hearts still ache, but we know EUGENE POWELL gust 2, 1931, in Marks, chael Buford; one sis- Sons, Evaristo God never makes a mistake. Bernice, Joya, Justin, Earth’s Gift Miss., to George and ter, Lotus Goodlow; 11 Gaitan II (Kym) and Jahmir July 5, 1946 Zella Brown. grandchildren, eight Mario Gaitan Sadly missed by; Heaven’s Gift Preceding him great grandchildren (Antisha) Winona Wright, Daughter October 28, 2010 in death were two and a host of nephews, Marcelo Gaitan, Grandchildren REMEMBERING wives, his parents and nieces, other relatives Grandson Relatives and Friends Know that we miss 13 siblings. and friends. YOU ON YOUR Gaitan Family and you and still need Brown attended Funeral services 94TH BIRTHDAY Friends you. God continues HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY 57TH the public schools will be Saturday, Oct. to keep us; always of Marks, Miss. Fol- 27, at 2 p.m., at Duane giving each of us a HAPPY 33RD LORESIE BIRTHDAY SON lowing graduation E. Harvey Funeral Di- sudden and unex- he joined the United rectors. pected memory of YEAR States Army being Interment, Mt. Mo- you. It causes us to WITH JESUS!!! honorably discharged riah cemetery. sit silently smiling in after two years of ser- Visitation will be a private, thought- DADDY!!! vices. from 1 to 2 p.m., at the THELMA ful recollection of He leaves to mourn chapel. (JARRETT) KING you; your humble his passing and cher- Services conducted October 29, 1998 strength, all the love ish his memory his by Duane E. Harvey you gave, and all the son, Maurice Scott of Many loving and Funeral Directors. advice, knowledge Lee’s Summit, Mo.; beautiful memories, Condolences may be and wisdom you five stepsons, Wil- we miss you. shared on our website. offered. Wishing you lie McKinzy of Kan- were here with us, sas City, Mo., Robert Lovingly growing older, better “Tony” Vickers of remembered by and wiser together Oakland, Cal., Leon- Your Family (yet we gratefully ard McKinzy (Andre- LEWIS CECIL rejoice that you’re an), Joseph McKinzy, WILLIAMS at peaceful, joyful, and Marvin McKinzy Sunrise: blissful paradise and LORESIE THEO C. GRATEFUL all of Kansas City, Mo.; October 25, 1924 rest from your earthly CHAMBERS JOHNSON JR. Sunset: APPRECIATION journey with our Sunrise: (TEDDY) two stepdaughters, December 28, 1992 sovereign, loving God October 20, 1930 Sunrise: Catherine Hargrove who knows what’s Sunset: October 27, 1961 (Roosevelt) and Lor- Another year has best). OMAR STEWARD May 30, 2016 Sunset: raine McKinzy both gone by and memo- FERRELL SR. December 27, 1984 of Kansas City, Mo.; ries of you are still Greatly Loved Earthbound: Happy Birthday Mom! one brother, Sammie with us. Thoughts of and Missed March 21, 1912 Miss you, love you. We miss you so much Brown (Mandy) of REBECCA you will always be in Heavenbound: Thank God for the Teddy. You had such Kansas City, Mo.; two SAWYER our hearts. You are Wife: Carolyn October 25, 1985 time we had. a loving smile. You sisters, Bernice Jones Rebecca Sue loved and missed. Children: were always playing (Julius) and Ella M. “Becky” Sawyer, 66, Darnell, God said honor your From The Chambers, around and you were Cathren both of India- died on Wednesday, Lovingly missed by, Yalanda, father and mother Wimberly and such a good man. napolis, Ind.; a host of Oct. 17, 2018. Wife - Roxie and your days will be John (Keisha), Rogers Clan These years have grandchildren, great- She was born to Re- Sons - Cecil, Ronald, long upon thy land Marc Sr., been hard for us, but grandchildren, neph- becca Burch and Ver- John and Tyrone thy God giveth thee!!! Tyia, we know God has ews, nieces, other on Wright in Glasgow, Daughters - Thank you Daddy for Sherra, His Arms wrapped relatives and friends. Mo. She was the sec- Lynn and Denise being my friend and Leah, around you and I Funeral services ond of four children. in time we’ll meet Maurice II, PRECIOUS know He loves you will be Friday, Oct. 26, Sue accepted Christ again!! Thank you and is taking care of PATRICIA ANN Jason, at 11 a.m., at Duane E. into her heart at an Jesus Amen!! Amen!! MEMORIES you. For me, that’s HAPPY 35TH HOWARD Jaila, Harvey Funeral Direc- early age. In 1997, Amen!! where my Trust is in Family tors. she became a faithful BIRTHDAY Love you, the Lord. The family of Son, Mr. Coburn Interment, Leaven- member of the Second Patricia Ann How- worth National cem- Missionary Baptist Ferrell The Ferrell, With Love, ard would like to etery. church in Grandview, Powell, Kimble, Your Mother, thank everyone for Visitation will be Terrell, Robertson, Sylvia R. Sims Mo., under the tute- all the acts of kind- from 10 to 11 a.m. at Young, Smith & and Family lage of the late Dr. ness shared during Brown Family the chapel. Donald D. Ford I. the passing of our be- Services conducted She was educated in loved Mother, Grand, HAPPY BIRTHDAY by Duane E. Harvey the Kansas City, Mo., Sister, Cousin, most of Funeral Directors. School district. As a all Friend. We would Condolences may be Mighty Lincoln Tiger, like to acknowledge IN MEMORY OF shared on our web- she graduated from E.S. Eley Chapel, site. Lincoln High school in Sheffield Family Life 1970. Center, Pastor Ruby Her first employer Jemison, V. A. Medical HAPPY BIRTHDAY after graduating was Center, finally the Fire Sears Department Fighters Union for all IDA MAY MOMA Store that was located the love and support BLACKBURN at 15th & Cleveland. given during our time September 26, 1886 MICHOLE After several years, of need. October 27, 1961 TOOMBS she moved on and be- From McKeithen, Sunrise: came a long time em- Howard, Minor and Gone, but not October 26, 1983 ployee of UMB Bank Sunset: Green Families. forgotten. where she received September 26, 2012 Thank you Sadly missed by, numerous accolades for her dedication to I would like to wish Ernestine B. Smith CAROL BELL exceeding the needs my son a Happy Birth- Daughter LARHONDA S. Carol Lee Bell, day, we miss you a lot. Put Your and expectations of HARRIS (GOOSE) beloved mother, sis- the bank’s customers. We will always praise Sunrise: In- ARNICA COMBES ter, aunt, cousin and After six years of your name. October 24, 1985 Sunrise: friend died on Octo- dating she married Sunset: Memoriam October 22, 1982 ber 22, 2018. her soulmate, Gregory From, February 17, 2003 Mom, Dad, Sisters Sunset: Her life’s journey B. Sawyer in 1978. To and October 28, 2016 began on January 27, their union one child and Brother and We love you and 1933, in Kansas City, was born, Michelle R. Your Children. miss you. Obituary ELIZA A. GORDON Your wings were Mo. She was the sec- Sawyer. She was sin- Sunrise: ready, but our hearts ond child and the first Love Always, cerely dedicated to Photos October 26, 1928 were not. It’s been daughter of Theodore Sisters: Sharae Bandy her role as a mother Sunset: two years we had and Genevieve Bu- Tiffany B. Harris and she poured ev- In Color. April 30, 2010 laughter through ford, who went on to ery ounce of what tears. Still trying to add a total of 10 chil- she had into raising a We miss you, love Contact: thrive, we will find a dren to their union. well-rounded, confi- you. Thank you God way to survive. Miss- She was affectionate- dent and independent for blessing our fam- Barbara ing you much, “Her ly known as “Sister” young woman. ily with her. Quote” I Love You by her siblings. She was a “fash- Way More, She graduated from ionista” before the Your family Daryl, Lincoln High school Verna, Michelle, term became popular. 816-888- Rickea, Ashley - in 1951. She furthered Grandchildren, and She always took great Daughters her education at Ten- care in her appear- Great-grandchildren Shirley - Mother 8362 nessee A&I university ance and every article THE CALL Obituaries 14 WEEK OF OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1, 2018 within her wardrobe dore Richard Thomas; Funeral Directors. people and was re- grandchildren, Kezia 2510 E. 72nd St., Kan- Private disposition. (Dorothy) Perry of appeared as though it daughter, Charmeana Condolences may be spected by so many, Stevenson, Tiauna sas City, Mo. St. Louis, Mo.; aunts, was designed unique- Monett Lee and niece, shared on our website. young and old alike. Yancy, Kendra Steven- Private Disposition. ly for her! She was a Diane Vashonne He was fun loving, son, Ja-Syia Yancy, Dorothy Granger and Services entrusted Rosie Hodges of Chi- ray of sunshine and Thomas. VALERIE R. charismatic and a Terron Yancy, Jazmin to Serenity Memorial laughter at every fam- Thomas Jr., was ed- sharp dresser. He Gilliam-Stevenson, cago; uncle, James chapel. Tel: (816) 599- SUTHERLIN- Hodges of Chicago; ily event. The fun was ucated in the parochial , 62, died on loved hanging out Lundyn Obie-Steven- 2939; Fax: (816) 321- BATES niece, Shantel Cow- always enhanced ten- and public school dis- October 23, 2018. with his friends, often son, Kadyn Stevenson, 1891. an; and great nieces, fold when Sue arrived. tricts of Kansas City, Funeral services being the “life of the Kyndal Stevenson, Te’myah and Shacora As a motorcycling Mo. He was a long- will be next Saturday, party.” He was an avid Kiersten Jones, Micah Cowan; nephew, Dan- enthusiasts, Sue and time member of the Nov. 3, at 11 a.m., at reader with a zest for Gray, Erik Stevenson, ny Ray Perry II; and Greg joined the Ameri- St. Louis Parish and Duane E. Harvey Fu- life, knowledge, and Kendrik Stevenson, great nephews, Danny can Heartland Hog served in the Knights neral Directors. sports and he loved to and Leo Stevenson. Ray Perry III, both of Chapter in 2006. She of Peter Claver. His Interment, Forest travel. He was in a lov- She also leaves behind St. Louis and Myzel took great pride in faith was strong in the Hill cemetery. ing relationship with to cherish her memory Cowan of Noblesville, navigating from her Lord, read his bible Visitation will be Angela Byrnes, his a host of nieces, neph- Ind.; as well as a host back seat, although daily, participated in from 9 to 11 a.m., at travel partner. They ews, other family and not invited to do so various church activi- enjoyed travels across friends. of cousins throughout the chapel. MARILYN by Greg. There was a ties, especially the fish the United States, in- Funeral Services the Midwest and the Services conducted STEVENSON time when she took and steak fries and cluding Canada. will be held on Satur- South. As a young by Duane E. Harvey Marilyn Stevenson a short break from was an usher. He leaves to cherish day, Oct. 27, 2018, at man, his theme song Funeral Directors. died on October 18, her navigating tal- He was employed his memory his moth- 11 a.m., at the Mt. Si- was “Walk With Me Condolences may be 2018, at the St. Luke’s ent, after members of by Western & South- er, Jessie L. Jackson of nai Missionary Baptist Lord,” a song that he shared on our website. Hospice house. the chapter, includ- ern, Reliable Life, and Kansas City, Mo.; fa- church, 3634 Brooklyn sang frequently on CLARENCE She was born in ing Greg, teased her United Life Insurance ther, Reverend George Avenue, Kansas City, church programs. LOMAX SR. Arrangements Ardmore, Okla., on for approaching the companies as an in- W. Stewart of Kansas Mo. Funeral Services Clarence “Lil Bud” were incomplete for March 6, 1932. In her wrong bike during a surance salesman, City, Mo.; brothers: Interment, Twelve will be on Saturday, Earl Lomax Sr., 71, Lawana Gibson. youth she attended ride to Minnesota. She receiving several com- Phillip A. Jackson of Gates Memorial Gar- Oct. 27, 2018, at 11 died on October 19, Douglas High school, made adjustments to mendations such as Lenexa, Kas., Thomas dens. a.m., at the Harvest 2018, at Truman Medi- during her Sopho- the belongings on the salesman of the year, E. Jackson Jr., of Kan- Visitation will begin International church, cal center in Kansas more year she was the bike, up to and includ- retiring in 2003. sas City, Mo.; aunt, at 9 a.m. 4300 North Corrington City, Mo. Homecoming Queen ing putting on the hel- Thomas Jr., loved Nancy Conner; uncle, Avenue, Kansas City, He was born on that year. met in preparation for to play dominoes Louis Chiloat both Mo. February 27, 1941, in She met and Mar- mounting the bike, be- and cards, hanging of Kansas City, Mo.; Interment, Twelve Leland, Miss., to Sim ried Otis L. Stevenson fore realizing the bike out with his longtime special friend, Angela Gates Memorial Gar- Lomax Sr., and Emma and after their union belonged to someone friends, watching Dorch-Byrnes of Lee’s den. Riley Lomax. He grew they moved to Kansas else. movies and sports, Summit, Mo.; and a Visitation will begin up in Leland, Miss. City, Mo. After moving During her illness and spending time host of nephews, niec- at 9 a.m. Lomax Sr., began to Kansas City she be- she developed an ap- with his family. He es, cousins and other work for Self-Made as came a member of the preciation for bird also took daily walks, relatives and friends.Family owned and a Mechanic. He was an Family owned and Sacred Mission Bap- watching. Her favorite and enjoyed talking Funeral Servicesoperated since 1950. NOTICES entrepreneur mechan- operated since 1950. tist church under the being the humming- about history and lis- will be held on WhereSat no- family has or ever will be ic and a transportation Where no family has or ever will be denied our servicesleadership because of of the late bird, some say that tening to ole’ school urday, Oct. 27, 2018, specialist. He was the denied our services because of financial circumstancesPastor or difficulties. Lloyd O. Wil- hummingbirds are music, such as the financial circumstances or difficulties. at 12 p.m., at Watkins owner of Lomax Auto 2065 N.liams. 5TH ST. She served on beautiful, but their Temptations and The Heritage chapel. Service for several (AT QUINDAROthe Usher) board, and personalities are for Dramatics. 1800 E. LINWOOD BLVD. Private disposition. years, located on 15th KANSAS CITYafter, KS 66101 years of service the birds. However, He leaves to cher- KANSAS CITY, MO 64109 Visitation will begin(913) 371-5352 OR and Brooklyn. God called her and her Sue had a calming ef- ish his memory: three (816) 921-1800 at 10 a.m. (913) 371-2823 DONALD PERRY He married Ronata family to join the Mt. fect on them as they daughters, Cherri Donald Eugene Per- Lomax in 2009. Sinai Missionary Bap- had on her. Seems Thomas, Carmen ry, 60, of Grandview, He was preceded tist church under the they had a mutual un- Spencer, and Confor Mo., died on Thurs- into death by his leadership of the late derstanding. Although Thomas; two sons, day, Oct. 18, 2018. His parents; father, Sim Dr. Fate White Jr. their wings beat 70 Commodore Thomas passing will be mourn- Lomax Sr., mother, Mrs. Stevenson was times per second, she and Lydell Saunders; ed by family, friends, Emma Riley Lomax; employed at the St. would sit still and al- one sister, Mary Ann and colleagues from two brothers, Sim Joseph hospital until low them to hover (Thomas) Salmon; a his personal and pro- Lomax Jr., Joseph Lo- the Hospital moved, within inches of her special brother, Thom- fessional endeavors. max; one sister, Ruby then at that time she face as she enjoyed as Johnson; 23 grand- He began his earthly PAUL ROBERTS Anderson. became an employee their beauty. children, 15 great sojourn in Anderson, He leaves to cher- of the Truman Medi- She was preceded in grandchildren, two Ind., on May 5, 1958, PAUL T. ROB- ish his memories his cal center where she death by her mother, nieces, cousins; and a as the third child and ERTS, 74, of Kansas sons; Jewele Bradley, remained employed Rebecca Burch. host of other relatives second son of Betty City, Mo., died on Oc- Clarence Earl Lomax until the time of her She leaves to cher- and friends. Jean (Goins) Perry tober 21, 2018, in Kan- Jr., LC Lomax, Clar- RODNEY retirement. ish her beautiful Funeral services JAMES and Freddie Lee Perry, sas City, Mo. ence Earl Lomax III.; STEWART Marilyn and Otis memory her beloved will be Monday, Oct. SIMMONS JR. who preceded him in three sisters, Helen Rodney Lewis had eight children to- husband of 40 years, 29, at 12 p.m., at James L. Simmons death. Funeral Services Palmer, Edna Ander- Stewart, affectionate- gether. After her retire- Gregory Sawyer; her Duane E. Harvey Fu- Jr., 85, died on Octo- He spent his early for MABLE BUSSEY son, Sandra John- ly known as “Rodd” ment she had earned a dearest and precious neral Directors. ber 22, 2018. years in Anderson, will be held on Satur- stone; three brothers, or “Rock” to family life of leisure where daughter, Michelle Interment, XII Gates He was born on July Ind., and St. Louis, day, Oct. 27, 2018, at Melvin Lomax, Henry and close friends died she enjoyed spending Sawyer; her sweet- Memorial Gardens. 14, 1933, in Wichita, Mo., where he at- 12 p.m., at Lawrence Lomax, J.C. Lomax; early Sunday morn- time with her grand- est granddaughter of Visitation will be Kas., to the union of tended Charles Sum- A. Jones Linwood cha- 11 grandchildren, four ing, Oct. 14, 2018, at children and great all, Unique Edwards; from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. James L. Simmons Sr., ner High school. He pel. great grandchildren; St. Luke Hospital- grandchildren, watch- sister, Connie Burch; at the chapel. and Gladys I. Chan- ultimately ended up in Interment Floral and a host of nieces, East, with his special ing her sports such as brothers, Gerry Burch Services conducted dler. The family later the Kansas City area, Hills cemetery. nephews, and a host friend, Angela Byrnes college football, the Sr., and Rodney Burch by Duane E. Harvey relocated to Kansas where he attended Visitation will begin of other relatives and and his mother at his Chiefs and Basketball (Masako); special Funeral Directors. City, Mo., during his Penn Valley Communi- at 10 a.m. friends. side. and while she was nieces and nephews, Condolences may be early childhood years. ty college and went on Services for Lomax He was born on watching her sports, Brianne Burch, Fonya shared on our website. He was preceded in to spend 36 years as a Sr., will be held on Fri- June 4, 1960, at KU she did not like to be Reynolds, LaShelle death by his father and dedicated computer day, Oct. 26, 2018, at Medical center in disturbed. She espe- Burch, Alyssa Burch, mother, his son, James operator with the 11 a.m., at the House Kansas City, Kas., to cially enjoyed continu- Alexander Burch, NOTICES: L. Simmons III, a sis- University of Kansas of Refuge Family Wor- Reverend George W. ing her service for the Gerry Burch Jr., and SAMPSON KWEH, ter, Geraldine M. Sim- Medical center prior ship center, 10816 Hill- Stewart and Jessie L. Lord at Mt. Sinai, even Garrin Burch; along 58, died on September mons, and grandchil- to his early retirement. crest Rd., Kansas City, (Ballard) Stewart. when she could no with an array of other 26, 2018. dren, Michael Stewart, Following retirement, Mo. He was preceded longer attend she still relatives and friends, Funeral services Johnny Stewart, he worked at Tues- Private Disposition. in death by his step- exhibited her love and including her Harley will be Saturday, Oct. Latoyia Simmons and day Morning as a Lead Visitation will be father, Thomas E. zeal for Christ which family who will miss 27, at 11 a.m., at Gali- Marquita Simmons. Merchandiser to make from 9 to 11 a.m. (T-Jack) Jackson Sr., she displayed until her big heart and lee Baptist church. Simmons Jr., was sure that his wife Ava Services entrusted stepbrother, Reginald God called her home. the laughter that she Interment, XII Gates united in marriage could get a discount at to Serenity Memorial Jackson, and his ma- Preceding her in brought to so many. Memorial Gardens. to Drusilla D. Rich- her favorite store. chapel. Tel: (816) 599- ternal and paternal death were her par- Funeral services Visitation will be ardson. This union He was married to 2939; Fax: (816) 321- grandparents. ents, Joe and Cebell will be Saturday, Oct. from 10 to 11 a.m. at blessed him with five the love of his life, 1891. Stewart was edu- Freeman; her brother, 27, at 11 a.m., at Duane the church. children. Four daugh- Ava for 15 years, but cated in the Kansas J.B. Boyd; sister, Jo E. Harvey Funeral Di- Services conducted ters and one son. they were together City, Mo., School Helen Ligon; broth- rectors. by Duane E. Harvey He was employed for 25. Most recently, district, beginning at er, James Freeman; Interment, XII Gates Funeral Directors. at the Wonder Bread the couple traveled Attucks Elementary, sisters, June Jamer- Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be Company where he to Jamaica to cele- Immanuel Lutheran son, Margaret Har- Visitation will be shared on our website. worked until his re- brate their “one love.” Middle school, and ris; daughters, Bobby from 9 to 11 a.m., at tirement. The two were active graduating from Bish- Gene and Anita “Re- the chapel. RUBY LEE JOHN- He was a faithful members of Harvest op Hogan High school nee”; husband, Otis Services conducted SON, 68, died on Oc- member of the Ward Church International in 1979; while at L. Stevenson Sr.; and by Duane E. Harvey tober 21, 2018. Chapel AME church, Outreach where they Bishop Hogan, he was grandsons, Jadyn and CURTIS Funeral Directors. Funeral services where he attended served the ministry very active in sports, Jordyn Mosley Steven- MOORMAN III Condolences may be will be Monday, Oct. regularly until his fail- and the people of he participated in bas- son and Kameron Gay. Curtis Moorman shared on our website. 29, at 12 p.m., at the ing health. God faithfully. Donald ketball, football, track She leaves behind III., died on October Greater St. Matthew He was a family-ori- loved family, cook- and band. to cherish her memory 15, 2018, in the pres- Missionary Baptist ented man who loved ing, old school music, TIAUNI MCGHEE After high school her children, Otis Jr. ence of his girls, his church. his family and spend- dominos, basketball Tiauni McGhee- he joined the United (Rhonda) Stevenson, legacy. Interment, Leaven- ing time with them. and football. He was Kidd, 63, of Kansas States Navy, serving Kenneth (Linda) Ste- He was born on worth National cem- He lived life enjoying famous for his chicken City, died on Saturday, 18 months in Italy and venson, Pam Steven- February 11, 1953. etery. life’s simple pleasures salad and cheesecake. Oct. 20, 2018. on the USS Dwight D. son, Joyce (Kevin) However, his legacy Visitation will be by catching the latest He also loved and was She was born in Eisenhower, the USS Russell, Darryl E. is not in the date he from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. movie and attending a highly-treasured Wichita, Kas., on Au- Nimitz, and the USS (Bridget) Stevenson, came to exist. His leg- at the church. family gatherings. uncle to Jimmy Lynell gust 15, 1955, adopted California. He also Andrea (Maurice) Gay, acy comes from the Services conducted He leaves to cherish Walker and Angelique by Mayme and Marri- spent some time on and Kimberly Steven- memories he left be- by Duane E. Harvey his memory, his wife, Le’Jean Reagan, for on Wilks. Marrion died submarine duty. son; and her special hind. He was a man of Funeral Directors. Drusilla D. Simmons; whom he was a men- seven years later and He began work- Oklahoma family who strong commitment, Condolences may be four daughters, Renita tor, a guide, and a pa- the widow, Mayme re- ing at an early age in is headed by Sherion principles and values. shared on our website. Stewart, Cheryl Sim- rental figure. Their married several years his parent’s business K. Williams; grand- He was not afraid. mons, Theresa Byas regular and ongoing later to Peter Knapper. in the 18th & Vine children, Otis Steven- He stood for what he COMMODORE BERTHA CAR- and Charisse Pitts; contact was a source The family then relo- district (18th Street son III, Terron Yancy, believed in even if it THOMAS JR. LETTA TOWNSEND, two sons-in-law, An- of love and delight and cated to Kansas City, Electronics) and from Brandie Stevenson, did not gain popular Commodore Perry 83, died on October drew Byas and Alonzo his passing creates a Mo., to live with Peter there on an extensive Henry Ford, Deshon support. His will and Thomas Jr., 75, died 23, 2018. Pitts; one brother, significant void. Knapper. career in various cor- Yancy, Janaya Steven- determination have on Monday, October Funeral services Kenneth (Sylvia) Sim- He leaves to mourn Tiauni attended porations, beginning son, DeJuan (Kaprice) been the standard 22, 2018, at Edgewood will be Thursday, Nov. mons; nine grandchil- his passing his wife, Southeast High school with the United States Stevenson, Keneshia that his daughters Manor in Raytown, 1, at 11 a.m., at Duane dren; a host of great Ava (Hudson) Perry; and once she gradu- Postal Service; cur- Stevenson, Kevilin Ste- have used to over- Mo. E. Harvey Funeral Di- grandchildren, great- mother, Betty Jean ated she obtained a rently at Central Solu- venson-Jones, Kendall come the obstacles in He was born on July rectors. great grandchildren, Perry of St. Louis, medical and cosmetol- tions until his untime- (Erika) Stevenson, their own lives. 13, 1943, in Fort Smith, Interment, Forest nieces and nephews. Mo.; two sisters, Pa- ogy license. In 1980, ly death, Rodd had a Darryl R. Stevenson, Memorial Services Ark., to Commodore Hill cemetery. A Memorial Service tricia Ann Perry (Ol- she married Gary Mc- great work ethic, he ReKesia Stevenson, for Moorman III, will Thomas and Bessie Visitation will be will be held on Friday, lie) Malone of Dallas, ghee, and gave birth was very seldom un- Kiah Choe, Gregg be held on Saturday, Arizona Dunbar. from 10 to 11 a.m. at Oct. 26, 2018, at 1 p.m., Texas and Cora Perry to two beautiful girls, employed. Warren, Taja Steven- Oct. 27, 2018, at 2 He was preceded in the chapel. at Lawrence A. Jones (Kayode) Osunbiyi of Kiauni and Kasani Mc- Stewart never met son, Amauri Gay and p.m., at the Seren- death by both of his Services conducted Linwood chapel. Noblesville, Ind.; and Ghee. In 1990, Tiauni a “stranger,” he loved Montee Wright; great ity Memorial chapel, parents; son, Commo- by Duane E. Harvey No Visitation. a brother, Danny Ray and Gary parted ways News THE CALL WEEK OF OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1, 2018 15 and she later married under Rev. L. A. Mc- siblings, Lilly Mae, do.” “At various times, Betts attended David Turner, who is NOTICES Donald, in Sringridge, Joseph, Alfred, Lena the HDCIC acted as a school at Blue- the father of Nicole La., at an early age. Sharon, Leroy, Har- property manager, real bird High school in Turner, Tiauni’s step She moved to Kansas old, Leon, Jake Jr., and estate developer, reha- Charleston, Mo. He daughter. David died City, Kas., in 1955, and Johnelle; a host of bilitation specialist, fi- moved to Kansas City, in 2004, and in 2015, she was united in mar- grandchildren; great- nancial manager, tech- Mo., in 1963, where he she married Edward riage to Albert Scott grandchildren; rela- nical adviser, lending landed a job at Shasta Kidd. She is survived in 1960, they had one tives and friends. institution, housing Beverage Company as by her husband, three son, Dan Scott. Religious Services consultant, contract a forklift operator. He children and nine She joined Calvary will be held on Satur- agent and housing became self-employed grandchildren. Baptist church under day, Oct. 27, 2018, at counseling agent and when his health began Family and friends the leadership of Rev. 12 p.m., at the Love was always focused failing. were Tiauni’s passion H. W. Bowen, later Fellowship church, on using resources He was a loving and delight. If anyone she united with the 2636 SE Minnesota wisely and making father, grandpa and needed help or a place 2800 E. Mt. Calvary Baptist Ave., Topeka, Kas. sure that the resourc- CLARA McBRIDE friend. He loved to to stay she always of- 18th Street church under the lead- Interment, Private. es go where they were Clara Jo Nicholson cook and to sell his fered her services. ership of Rev. H. W. Visitation will be most needed at the McBride was born oxtails and barbecue She enjoyed most Kansas City, Bowen and Rev. Elijah from 11 a.m., to 12 time.” to Adell Nicholson sauce. He also loved of her time traveling MO 64127 Collins, now under p.m., at the church. He had many inter- on June 28, 1956, in to fish, watch a good and vacation with her the leadership of Rev. Arrangements by ests. His true passion Sikeston, Mo. movie and a good parents and as she 816-255-3676 DENITA FARLEY Sherman Hoston. She the Thatcher Funeral was all genres of mu- She was a devoted laugh. He would help would say “just living Denita Rashonda worked in many min- Home Inc.; thatcher- sic and he loved to sing Christian who loved you if he could, and he the country life”. She Farley, 34, of Kansas istries of the church, [email protected]. since he was seven the Lord and her fam- would give you good loved kids and always City, Mo., died on Sat- Usher, Mission Circle, years old. As a young ily. Ms. McBride had advice. had a house full. Some urday, Oct. 13, 2018. member of the Adult man in his twenties, one child, Antuaniece He leaves his two kids grew on her so Funeral services Choir, she was also he was known locally Nicholson, and one daughters, Ordella much to the point will be next Friday, Super Attendant of the as a vocalist with com- surviving granddaugh- Williams and Candy where her nickname Oct. 26, 2018, at 11 Sunday school for 30 bos. He received nu- ter, Eramiss C. Nich- Wells; stepdaughter, became “Moms”. Ev- a.m., at the Genesis years. merous recognitions olson. Yolanda Crockett all eryone was her “baby” Missionary Baptist She was a Foster and awards, including Ms. McBride loved of Kansas City Mo.; as she would say. church, 7705 East 87th Parent for many years. The International Jazz to travel the states two brothers, Jimmy She requested for Street, Raytown, Mo. Willie enjoyed bowl- Heritage Hall of Fame and the with her daughter. Betts of Charleston, cremation and memo- Burial, Brooking ing, traveling, and be- Kansas City Globe’s Some of their favorite Mo. and Johnny Betts rial services upon her cemetery. ing with her family. Chapel 100 Most Influential places to travel were of Kansas City, Mo.; passing. Memorial Ser- Visitation will be She was preceded in Society Member. Un- San Francisco, Las Ve- three sisters, Carrie vices for Mrs. McGhee death by her parents; KEVIN PORTER from 9 to 11 a.m. der his leadership, the gas, St. Louis and Ari- Milo, Mamie McElroy will be held on Friday, and her husband, Al- Kevin Romaine Arrangements by 4000 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. Congress of the United zona and many other both of Kansas City, Oct. 26, 2018, at 11 bert Scott. Porter, 60, of Kansas the Golden Gate Fu- Kansas City, Mo States House of Repre- places but these were Mo., and Minnie Betts a.m., at the Friendship Left to cherish her City, Kas., died on neral & Cremation (816) 861-3030 sentatives recognized her favorite traveling of St. Louis, Mo.; and a Baptist church, 3530 memory her son, Dan Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. Services, LLC. HEDFC as one of the places. host of grandchildren, Chelsea Dr., Kansas Scott; four grandchil- He was born on most outstanding fi- When she was not great-grandchildren, City, Mo. dren, Lequita Scott, August 12, 1958, in nancial assistance spending time travel- nieces, nephews and Private Disposition. Marquita North, Ali- Kansas City, Kas., to agencies for housing ing she was employed lots of cousins rela- Services entrusted cia Scott, and Bran- Armenta and Raphael in the country. as a cook at the Y, Her- tives and friends. to Serenity Memorial don Scott; four great Porter. He was the It was his love of eford House, Union Services for Betts chapel. Tel: (816) 599- grandchildren, Lukas fifth of eight children, the arts that inspired Mission and for her will be held on Fri- 2939; Fax: (816) 321- Scott, Mathias Scott, four sisters and three Karl to work with an- family and friends or day, Oct. 26, 2018, at 1891. Elijah Scott, and Josh- brothers. other Kansas Citian anyone in need of a 11 a.m., at E. S. Eley ua Scott; sisters, Ella Porter was educat- to bring the Alvin Ai- meal. She also en- & Sons Funeral cha- NOTICES: W. Palmer of Shreve- ed in the Kansas City, ley Dance Theater to joyed being a grand- pel, with Dr. James E. port, La., and Mary Kas., Public School Kansas City. He was mother to her first Sims, officiating. W. Garner of Baton system and graduated a long-time member grandson, Antuan Private Disposition. Rouge, La.; godchild, from Wyandotte High of the Midwesterners Nicholson, and her Friends may call Zella Davis; a host school in 1976. KARL Club, which is one of granddaughter, Era- from 9 a.m., until ser- of nieces, nephews, He was a man dedi- ARTERBERY the influential group miss Nicholson. vice time Friday at the cousins, and friends. cated to family and Karl Julian Ar- of men in Kansas City. She was a member chapel. Religious Services hard work and was DARRICK terbery, was born on He loved his church of the Sheffield Family Thoughtful care will be held on Sat- well known as the JACKSON January 22, 1934, to and choir, where he Life church in Kansas and services provided urday, Oct. 27, 2018, maintenance man- Darrick Jerome Gertrude Beasley-Ar- sang in the choir un- City, Mo. by E. S. Eley & Sons at 11 a.m., at the Mt. ger of Chelsea Plaza Jackson, 40, of Kan- terbery and Augustus til his health began She was preceded Funeral Chapel, Inc. Calvary Missionary Townhomes for 30 sas City, Mo., died on Caesar Arterbery Sr. to weaken him. He in death by her moth- Baptist church, 1401 plus years. Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. (deceased) in Langs- was an avid reader of er, Adell Nicholson; N. 8th Street, Kansas His favorite past- Funeral services ton, Okla. history and current brother, Ronald Nich- City, Kas. Obituary times were relaxing will be Saturday, Oct. He is preceded in events. He loved “tin- olson; grandson, An- LARRY WREN SR. Interment, Memo- at home with family 27, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. death by stepmother, kering” with projects tuan Nicholson; two rial Park cemetery & and friends, cooking, at the Mt. Olive Baptist Thelma Arterbery; in the home and be- sisters, Brenda Nich- Services for LARRY Sunset Gardens. watching Westerns, church, 4000 Harrison brothers, John and lieved that there were olson, Catrina Nichol- K. WREN SR., will be Visitation will be and browsing the Street, Kansas City, Augustus “Gus” Ar- very few things that he son along with other held on Saturday, Oct. from 9 to 11 a.m., at aisles of Nebraska Mo. terbery; two daugh- could not fix. family members. 27, 2018, at 11 a.m., at the church. Furniture Mart. Burial, XII Gates ters, Linda and Paula; He leaves to cher- She leaves to cher- the Memorial Church Arrangements by Porter was a lov- Memorial Gardens. and two sons, Robert ish his memory his ish her daughter, An- International, 11424 the Thatcher Funeral ing and devoted fa- Visitation will be B. and Karl E. Ar- loving wife, Louise J. tuaniece Nicholson; Hickman Mills Dr., Home Inc.; thatcher- ther, also known as, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. terbery. Arterbery of 33 years; granddaughter, Ermiss Kansas City, Mo. [email protected]. “Uncle Binky,” to his Arrangements by Arterbery grew up three daughters, Kath- Nicholson; a brother, Burial, Twelve Gates whole family. the Golden Gate Fu- in Kansas City, Mo., ryn Mayo (Terry) of Raymond Nicholson; Memorial Gardens His mother, Ar- neral & Cremation graduated from Lin- Overland Park, Kas., and a sister, Sally Visitation will be menta J. Young; fa- Services, LLC. coln-Cole High school Patricia Finely (Ken- Northfleet; and a host from 9 to 11 a.m. ther, Raphael Porter; in 1951, and earned a neth) of Kansas City, of nieces and nephews BOBBY HON Services entrusted sister, Phyllis Porter; Bachelor of Arts De- Mo., and Rebecca Ar- and cousins who love Bobby Joe Hon to Serenity Memorial brother, Roger Por- gree from Park col- terbery of Raytown, and miss her dearly. died on October 21, chapel. Tel: (816) 599- ter; grandparents and lege. Mo.; step-daughter, Family Hour will be 2018, at his home in 2939; Fax: (816) 321- aunt, Dr. Nellie Mad- He began his pro- Charles Danita Jones held on Friday, Oct. Kansas City, Mo. 1891 dix all preceded him fessional career in (Halim) of Frisco, 26, 2018, from 12 to 1 He was born on De- in death. housing in Kansas Texas, and Aurthel p.m., at Watkins Heri- cember 30, 1958, to Memorial Ser- He leaves to cher- City. He transferred Jones Jr., of Kansas tage chapel. James Frederick Mc- vices for TREVON ish his memory his to Atlanta, Ga., for City, Mo.; sister, Rev. Graveside Services Connell and Lavella MARKEL JONES son, Dedric Porter; four years and re- Coetta Bynum of Day- at 1:30 p.m., at the For- Jean Bratz, in Butler, will be held on Satur- stepsons, Mike and turned to Kansas City ton, Ohio; sisters-in- est Hill cemetery. Mo. His “dad”, Bob day, Oct. 27, 2018, at Lloyd Brown; sisters, 1520 N. 5th ST. as Executive Director law, Vivian Arterbery Hon and stepmother, 10 a.m., at the Serenity Patricia Hill, Johann Kansas City, KS 66101 of the Housing Devel- of Los Angeles, Cal., Glenda Allen loved Memorial chapel, 2510 EARL MCGEE Funerals Porter, and Pamela opment Corporation and Charlene Luster and nurtured him as E. 72nd St., Kansas Office 913.321.1211 SR. Young; brothers, Eu- and Information Cen- of Kansas City, Mo.; From well. City, Mo. Fax 913.321.1267 Earl David McGee gene Young Jr., and ter (HDCIC). He later brother-in-law, Solo- He is preceded in Private Disposition email: [email protected] Sr., died at his home Phillip Reese; be- served as President mon Essex (Frankie); death by his birth fa- Services entrusted www.thatchersfuneralhome.com on Thursday, Oct. 17, E.S. Eley loved nieces, Chantel and CEO of the Hous- daughters-in-law, Mary ther and brother, Ja- to Serenity Memorial 2018, in Topeka, Kas. Young and Antionette ing and Economic De- K. Penn-Arterbery and mie McConnell. chapel. Tel: (816) 599- He was born on & Sons Porter; beloved neph- velopment Financial Pearline Yancy-Ar- Hon was a boy 2939; Fax: (816) 321- March 14, 1947, in ew, Darryl McCrary; Corporation (HED- terbery of Kansas City; scout and loved fish- 1891. Mansura, La., to Jake Chapel and a host of neph- FC), a private not-for- grandchildren, Steven ing. He graduated and Alver “Lehman” ews, nieces, cousins, profit corporation in Arterbery, Brittney Ar- high school from Sun- McGee. 4707 E. Truman Rd. other relatives and 1968, that promoted terbery, Terry Yancy, nydale Adventist He attended school friends. urban revitaliza- James Reed, Sydney Academy, and attend- in Marksville, La. He K.C., MO. 64127 Funeral services tion. After 32 years, Arterbery of Kansas ed Union college be- attended the St. Paul will be Saturday, Oct. in 2002, he retired as City, Mo., Ebony, Eric, fore proudly serving Put Your Lutheran church in 924-8700 27, 2018, at 10 a.m., at CEO of HDCIC. In one Maurice, Regina and in the United States Cocoville, La. the Highland Mission- of the many honors Senita Arterbery of Marine Corps. He moved to Tope- ary Baptist church, and articles written Overland Park, Kas., Later, he followed In- ka, Kas., around 1972. 2621 Benton Boule- about Karl, the Hous- Jamila Jones and in his “dad’s” foot- He retired after many vard, Kansas City, Mo. ing Development Jelani Jones of Fris- steps and mastered years of service to the Burial, Highland Corporation stated co, Texas; five great- the trade of painting Memoriam WILLIE MAE state of Kansas. He cemetery, Kansas that there are many grandchildren, niece, homes. He also was SCOTT was an avid fisherman City, Kas. people and organiza- Dr. Elayne Arterbery; very good at driving Willie Mae Scott, and huntsman. and Visitation will be tions who deserve and a host of relatives big trucks. 91, died on October McGee Sr., met Mar- from 8 to 10 a.m. credit for building a and friends. He was a long 16, 2018, at Kansas quita Lewis in 2013, Arrangements by better Kansas City. Funeral Services standing member of City Hospice house in and they were married Obituary the Golden Gate Fu- But there are very will be held on Sat- the “Kawboys” Motor- Kansas City, Mo. on his birthday, March neral & Cremation few that have been as urday, Oct. 27, 2018, cycle Club and loved She was born on 14, 2014. Services, LLC. successful as HDCIC. at 10 a.m., at the St. color pix riding motorcycles. Photos August 12, 1927, in He was preceded in Arterbery believed James United Meth- CLYDE BETTS He leaves to cher- Keithville, La., to Ed- death by his parents, that since HDCIC’s odist church, 5540 Clyde C. Betts,72, ish his memory, his die Williams and Ella Jake and Alver Mc- inception, the mission Wayne Avenue, Kan- died on Wednesday, loving wife of nearly In Color. Wells Williams. Gee; sister, Priscilla; was to provide safe, sas City, Mo. Sept. 17, 2018, in Kan- 33 years, Tammy Hon; She grew up in two brothers, Milton affordable housing Interment, Forest sas City, Mo. three sons: James Keithville, La., and and Ellis. Contact: and that his organiza- Hill cemetery. He was born on McCall, Bobby Hollo- graduated from H. He leaves to cher- tion’s success came Visitation will be September 13, 1946, way, and Jamar Nel- B. Pendleton High ish his memory, his from the ability to from 9 a.m., until ser- in Charleston, Mo., to son; two daughters: in Marshall, Texas loving wife Marquita Barbara Way identify, and willing- vice time. Jim and Mattie John- Shaunte Metzdorf in 1944. After high McGee, of the home; ness to do whatever it son Betts. He was (Eric), and Rozeta school she attended three children, sons; took to make Kansas the youngest of 13 Harvey; mother and Grambling State uni- Earl David McGee Jr., 816- City a better place to children; six girls and stepfather, Lavella versity in Grambling, Arron McGee; and live. To accomplish seven boys. and Bob Hon; step- La., where she played daughter, Carla Walk- its task, Karl would His parents, three mother, Glenda Allen; 888-8362 basketball for two er; his stepchildren, tell you that “HDCIC sisters and four broth- brother, Danny Minn- years. Don Allen Jr., Yanna has to do things that ers preceded him in ick; 14 grandchildren: She united with the Sykes,Pamela Sykes few would or could death. Avery Davis, Tamara Liberty A.M.E. church and Curtis Sykes Jr.; THE CALL Obituaries 16 WEEK OF OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Evans, Jayla Rowe, neral home, with Rev. George Coleman Sr., ercise and watch the Hasley­ Dube and hus- Isaiah Metzdorf, Jay- sunrise. band Nathan Dube of lon Rowe, Jonah Metz- and Rev. Gina Cole- man-Edwards, offici- He leaves to cher- Hamilton Township, dorf, Jayden Rowe, ish his memories his N.J.; Shelley Kendall Aniya Nelson, Irelynn ating. Interment, Califor- significant other, Anita and husband, Marvin McCall, Evan Wash- M. White-Roy, of Kan- Kendall II, of North ington, four blessed mia City cemetery. The family will re- sas City, Kas. Brunswick, N.J.; and grandchildren from two grandchildren, son, Bobby and one ceive friends from 10 a.m., to 12 p.m., at the Marvin Allen Kendall great grandson, Brian Obituary Ill, and Harper Thom- The Perfect Gift to Yourself funeral home. Gay; a host of nieces as Kendall. and nephews and oth- Memorials made be made to the Mount He is also survived er loving family and by his siblings: Henry friends. He will be Vernon Missionary Baptist church, Holts (Hank) Hasley and truly missed. his wife, Beverly of Celebration of Life Summit, Mo. Online messages Peculiar, Mo.; Bobbie Have THE CALL mailed to your door services will be held Johnson of Peculiar, on Friday, Oct. 26, to the family can be contributed at www. Mo.; Samuel Hasley 2018, at 12 p.m., at the of Independence, or send to a Relative or Friend Floral Hills Funeral windmillridgefuner- alservice.com. Mo.; Bryndal Parks of home, 7000 Blue Ridge Kansas City, Mo.; Gar- Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. land Hill and his wife, A SUBSCRIPTION TO Visitation will begin Sharon of Raytown, at 11 a.m. Obituary TOM HASLEY Mo.; and Richard (RC) Tom (Tommy) Lynn Ross and his wife, Etta Hasley died on Satur- of Kansas City, Mo.; Obituary day, Sept. 29, 2018, plus, his aunt, Piccola with his family by his Washington of Pine CAROLYN COLE side. Bluff, Ark. In addi- CAROLYN M. He dedicated his tion, his brothers-in- COLE died on Sun- life to the philosophy law and sisters-in-law, day, Oct. 21, 2018. of faith, family and whom regard Tom as She was born on friends. their brother include: June 28, 1946. Faith ... He was Kimberly Watson ­Fin- born to Robert and THE CALL Memorial Services ley and her husband, will be held on Sat- Mary Hasley on Sep- Norman of Powder urday, Oct. 27, 2018, tember 6, 1952, in Springs, Ga.; Kevin at 11 a.m., at the St. Kansas City, Mo. He Watson of Houston, Peter C.M.E. church, RENDELL was the youngest of Texas; Sharon Watson kccall.com • 816-842-3804 1419 N. 8th Street, BRANTLEY six biological sib- of Fort Lauderdale, Kansas City, Kas. Rendell Dedric lings. Fla., and Karen Watson THE MUNICIPALITIES (CITIES) WITHIN JACKSON COUNTY The family will re- Brantley, 44, died on He graduated from of Lawrenceville, N. J.; ceive friends after the September 28, 2018. Central High school plus, a host of nieces, 6 ONE service at the church. He was the young- in 1970, and earned nephews, cousins and $ $ est of five children a Bachelor of Arts close friends . MONTHS 20.00 YEAR 30.00 born within the union Degree in 1976, from Friends ... Tom was Obituary of Richard and Helen Rockhurst univer- an avid golfer who (deceased) Brantley. sity; a Jesuit college traveled with his golf IN GREATER K.C. AREA BUT OUTSIDE OF JACKSON COUNTY He was born on June in Kansas City, Mo. buddies to a myriad of 1, 1974, and educated While at Rockhurst, courses from the east 6 ONE in Kansas City, Kas. he practiced the ideal coast to the west coast $ $ In 2016, he was of “finding God in all and abroad, including MONTHS YEAR 36.00 diagnosed with Ana- things”. Throughout the notable Bethpage 24.00 plastic Lymphoma his cancer journey, he Black Course in Long Kinases Lung Cancer, followed the path that Island, N.Y. OUTSIDE JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI but believed “We have God lit for him, and He loved listening to live each day, one professed that when to Nancy Wilson and 6 day at a time and let one door closes, an- Anita Baker, as well as $ ONE $ God do the rest”. He other window opens, various gospel singers, MONTHS 34.00 YEAR 56.00 did not let his diag- but you have to be like Marvin Sapp and nosis rule his life. His willing to receive it. No Refund on Subscriptions. The changes are based upon the U.S. Postal Service mailing rates. LEE PRICE Donnie McClurkin, determination to live Family ... Hasley Lee Norice Price, who touched his heart. a normal life was phe- accepted his first 70, of California, He was a learned man nomenal. management job Mo., died on Wednes- with quick wit, always Brantley loved cars opportunity with day, Oct. 17, 2018, at impeccably well- Name: and motorcycles and Massey Ferguson in Barnes Jewish hospi- dressed, and excep- fulfilled his dreams Des Moines, Iowa (please print) tal at St. Louis, Mo. tionably generous to of owning his dream and met the love of He was born on strangers and friends machines, his Suzuki his life; Sheryl Wat- Address: November 2, 1947, in alike. He was the type Hayabusa and his son through a mutual Cleveland, Ark., to of man who changed Classic 1984 Caprice friend. After a whirl- Will Curtis and Rosie the lives of everyone City & State: Zip: Landau Coupe, which wind year and a half Lee Smith Price, both he encountered. he was in the process romance, Tom and of whom preceded Funeral Services of restoration. Sheryl married on One Year 6 Months him in death. were held on Friday, He did not hesitate September 22 , 1979. The family relo- Oct. 12, 2018, at 11 to set his own interest Hasley and his fam- cated to Kansas City, a.m., at the First Bap- Signature aside to help friends ily relocated to Illinois Mo., where he attend- tist church Lincoln and family and share to pursue his next ca- ed public schools. Gardens, Somerset, his mechanical exper- reer opportunity at He was united in N.J. Return to: THE CALL, P.O. Box 410477, K.C., MO 64141 tise to keep their cars Boise Cascade. On marriage for 55 years You may provide a road worthy. September 26, 1980, (Make check or money order payable to: THE CALL) to Donna Boyd who research donation, in He also loved to they welcomed their survives in the home the memory of Tom cook, especially on first daughter, Traci, in California, Mo. Hasley, to find a cure the grill. He would not in Downers Grove, He was baptized for colorectal cancer hesitate to light up the Ill., and had their sec- in the Mt. Vernon through Give.Fight- grill not only to cook ond daughter, Shelley, Missionary Baptist CRC.org or to Fight for himself and fam- in Kingwood, Texas church in Holts Sum- Colorectal Cancer, 134 ily but also for anyone on August 15, 1982. mit, Mo. Park Central Square, who came to visit and For over 30+ years, Price was em- Suite 210, Springfield, listen to some good he escalated in the ployed for 25 years Mo. 65806. old school music or corporate ranks from for the Missouri De- share a beer and a Senior Operations partment of Transpor- laugh. He enjoyed Manager to General tation until his retire- kicking back and lis- Manager to a Chief ment in 2005. tening to Al Green, Operating Executive He enjoyed hunt- Etta James and The in the paper manufac- ing, gardening, grill- Isley Brothers, but turing industry. He led ing, watching his he also enjoyed many major operations for favorite television new artist styles. Boise Cascade, Fort shows, however, his Until recently he Howard, Sweetheart favorite pastime was was employed at The Cup and Gaylord. In in the company of Kansas City Steak Co. the latter part of his family and friends. Put Your as a Quality Assur- career, he was in a Along with his wife, ance Inspector where senior leadership role Donna, he is survived he met his significant at Integrated Pack- In-Memor by his children, Byron other, Anita and es- aging Corporation. (Brandi) of Jeffer- tablished an insepa- Most recently, he was son City, Mo., Ranel am rable bond. Due to the Vice President of (Tony), of Kansas health concerns he Sales at Lanco York, City, Donetta of Jef- departed from his ca- Incorporated. Tom ferson City, Jacque- and reer to pursue more and his family went lynn of Jefferson City, quality time with fam- through ten company Leona and Roberta ily. relocations; living in Obituary of Kansas City; three He and Anita spent Illinois, Texas, New brothers, Richard, many weekends trav- Jersey, Maryland and Will Curtis of Kan- Photos eling to small towns Pennsylvania. The sas City, and Stephan to enjoy the peace family settled in New (Tonya) of California; and quietness of Jersey, where he lived In Color. one sister, Patricia parks, lakes and hik- in Cream Ridge for of Milledgeville, Ga.; ing trails. He even be- the past ten years and 15 grandchildren, 10 Contact: friended a buffalo that currently in Hamilton great grandchildren; he would visit often. Township. Hasley and a host of nieces, They traveled from dedicated his life to nephews, cousins and Barbara Way Minnesota to Texas providing for and pro- friends. looking for adventure tecting his loved ones He was also pre- and making many and building his fam- 816-888-8362 ceded in death by memories together. ily legacy. four brothers, Curtis, Brantley loved ani- He is preceded in Frankie, Shelby, and mals and he adored death by his parents, Christopher; and one his loyal pet Dachs- Robert and Mary Has- sister, Rosemary. hund, “Red Dog”. ley and sister, Lenore Funeral services Many mornings Ren- Hasley Martin. will be held on Sat- dell and Red Dog He is survived by urday, Oct. 27, 2018, would drive to the his wife, Sheryl; two at 12 p.m., at the river to walk for ex- daughters, Traci Windmill Ridge Fu- Classifieds/Bids THE CALL WEEK OF OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1, 2018 17 The Call Can Not Be Responsible For Ads Taken Over The Phone

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