Obituary Listing

May 9, 2021

Ruth Ella Bradford was born October 26, 1938 in Lewisville Arkansas. She was one of four children born to the union of Albert Bradford and Luella Isaiah Bradford. Ruth Ella departed this life on May 9, 2021 and was greeted by Heavenly Father. She was the longest living sibling and only girl in her immediate family. She was preceded in...

May 8, 2021

On the Eve of Mother's Day May 8, 2021 God decided that Sis A. Harris had done all the good that she could do as a mother, she was a blessing to so many in so many ways. Her legacy would include Christian mentoring and a variety of missionary outreach. Australia was born in Shreveport Louisiana on March 1, 1939,...

May 6, 2021

Adrienne, daughter of Glenn Franklin Handley and Mary E. Smith Handley, was born February 2, 1936 in Iola, Kansas. She received her Certificate of Church Membership, where she publicly confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, at Ward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Iola, Kansas on February 29, 1948. She attended public schools and graduated from Iola High School...

May 5, 2021

James Edward Stafford born on January 31, 1955 in Kansas City, MO to Father James Edward Sherrell and Mother Ella Mae Starr. He was proceeded in death by both parents, mother Ella Mae Starr, father James Edward Sherrell; A maternal Grandmother Jimmie Lee Cooper; sisters Willa Mae Beard, Katherine Stafford, and Tina Starr; Maternal Aunt Tommie Jean Cooper, and Maternal...

Apr 29, 2021

Ifeoma Mary Osuala was born in 1956 by James and Susan Anyaegbu. She was immersed in the Christian community that would be her lifelong support from an early age. She graduated from Uruala Girls Secondary School in Ideato North, Imo State, Nigeria. Shortly after, she became a teacher. She obtained her B.S. in Psychology from Park University. She also practiced...

Apr 16, 2021

Luther Vincent Wright "Big Lu", 50, of Kansas City, MO passed away April 16, 2021 at St. Luke's Plaza.

The Homegoing Celebration for Luther Vincent Wright "Big Lu" will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors Chapel. Visitation 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Disposition Private. Services provided by Duane...

Apr 16, 2021

Reverend Dr. John Akinwale was born to Mr. Joseph Akinwale and Mrs. Sabana Akinwale of Lagos State,

Nigeria. Dr. Akinwale migrated to the United Stated and educated at Northwest Missouri State University, Central Michigan University, UMKC, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and at Bethel University.

Dr. John Akinwale was a retired Medical Scientist and...

Apr 16, 2021

Gregory William Berry, 57 years old, died Friday, April 16, 2021 at home. Private Disposition. Services provided by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences can be shared at our website.

Apr 6, 2021

Our beautiful and loving mother Olivia Hall departed this side of life on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the home.

She was born on February 2, 1933 in St. Louis, MO. She has been a long- time resident of Kansas City, MO for over 69 years.

She was preceded in death by her mother Catherine...

Apr 2, 2021

Randall Eugene Gray, 67 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Friday, April 2, 2021.

Randall Eugene Gray was born February 16, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to Margaret Fell and William Holman. He attended school in the Kansas City, Missouri School District and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1972.

He married his childhood sweetheart...

Apr 1, 2021

Lillie V. Jackson, 72 of Kansas City, Mo passed away Friday, April 1, 2021 at Overland Park Regional Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas.

Visitation 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2021 at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors Chapel. Graveside service 12:30 p.m. at XII Gates Cemetery. Services provided by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors Chapel. Due to COVID-19...

Apr 1, 2021

Mia R. Sheridan, June 20, 1998 from Kansas City, Missouri, was taken from us April 01, 2021.

Mia Sheridan leaves to cherish her memory, her two beautiful children, daughter, Aaliyah Gilmore, age 3 years, and son, Julian Gilmore, 1 year old. Two siblings, a brother Kyle Sheridan, 25 years old, and sister, Dawn Sheridan, 21 years old....

Mar 31, 2021

Eddie J. Thomas, 75 of Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Parkview Nursing home, Kansas City, MO.

Eddie James Thomas was born on February 17, 1946 to the union of Mae Ella Cook and Fred Thomas, in Tiller Arkansas. He is the third of thirteen children born to Mother Mae Ella.

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Mar 22, 2021

Patricia Elaine Boswell-Wash, was born on October 18, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the union of Hugh Sims and Lee Ella (Harris) Sims.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents, one sister Harriett Thomas, brothers Earnest Lonnell Harris, Clyde Sims and Hugh "June Bug" Sims.

Patricia was educated at Dunbar Elementary School,...

Mar 7, 2021

Deacon Terah Calvin Whyte made his earthly entrance on May 24, 1947. To the union of Elliston and Isabella Whyte in Galloway district in the parish of Westmoreland, Jamaica. He transitioned from his earthly life on March 07, 2021. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and brother.

He received his early and secondary...

Mar 5, 2021

Marian Christine Porter, 81, died Friday, March 12, 2021, at the home.

Marian Christine Porter, born September 13, 1939 to the union of James and Etta Pearl Hopkins in Kansas City, KS.

Marian grew up in the Kansas City area where she attended Kansas City Public Schools and graduated from Lincoln High School.

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Mar 3, 2021

Albert K. Bledsoe 76, died March 03, 2021, at the home.

Albert Keith Bledsoe was born on July 26th, 1944 to the proud parents of Chauncey A Berry Sr and Clara Finley Berry. He was preceded in death by both parents, two sisters: Brenda Smith, Janice Hughes, and brother Dell Berry. Albert graduated from Central High School...

Mar 3, 2021

Elece Mechelle Ward, 65 of Kansas City, Missouri, was called home on March 3, 2021 at the age of 65.

Elece was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 4, 1955. She graduated from Paseo High School. Elece served in the United States Air Force and United States Army. She later continued her education to receive an...

Mar 1, 2021

Mary Magdalene Adkins Brown 84, of Raytown, MO passed away March 1, 2021.

Mary was born May 31, 1936 in Mabscott, West Virginia. She was married to her husband Harold L. "Wetzel" Brown for 56 years before his passing.

Mary volunteered as a nursery worker at Loma Vista Baptist Church for many years, also at...

Feb 28, 2021

John W. Hawkins 49, died Sunday, February 28, 2021, at the home.

John (Rockee) Hawkins was born November 6, 1971 in Houston, Texas to William Hawkins and Dianne Daugherty Hawkins. He received the nickname Rockee due to him setting off a bottle rocket into the apartment when he was younger.

John was a believer in...