Help Celebrate Ya'Kima (Kima) Ward's Life

Ya'Kima Donnell Ward, 47, passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of March 31, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri, where he had been living with his brother, Stephen Graves. His passing came just days after a visit from his mother, MarCia, who had come to support him through ongoing health challenges. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

On behalf of the Ward-Graves family, any donation is greatly appreciated and will go to support Kima's final expenses and memorial service. Money raised is deposited directly to Kima's mother, MarCia Graves-Whitfield, fundraiser co-sponsor.