Obituary Listing

Feb 20, 2021

Franklin D. Childress, Jr., "Frankie" 53 of Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021.

Franklin D. Childress Jr, "Frankie", was born to the union of Franklin D. and Hazel R. Childress on July 2, 1967, in Kansas City, MO. Frankie or Frankie Jr, as he was known to many who knew him, departed this life...

Feb 6, 2021

Michael Taylor went peacefully with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at home, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his mother Wilma Taylor, father Mack Taylor, Aunt Bobbie Ruth Watts, Aunt Baby Ruth France, Uncle Johnny Saulsberry, and Uncle Thomas "Duke" Saulsberry.

Michael Reimund Taylor was born to Mack and Wilma Taylor...

Feb 5, 2021

Daniel G. Porchia, 64 of Grandview, MO, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021.

Daniel G. Porchia was born May 11, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Macon Porchia, Sr. and Mamie Porchia.

Daniel was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri Public School District. He worked for Whelan Security Company for many years.

Feb 4, 2021

Willie Mae Hatton, 87 of Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021.

Mrs. Willie Mae Hatton was born February 23, 1933 in Eudora, Arkansas to Scott Black and Charlotte James. She had one brother, Levi Vinner, and one sister, Lucy Mae Toney, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by...

Jan 29, 2021

James Paul Wells, 79 of Lee's Summit, MO passed away Friday, January 29, 2021.

Graveside services will be held Friday, February 5, at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Due to COVID-19 masks are required. Condolences can be shared at the website.

Jan 26, 2021

Doris H. Tucker of Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

Doris was born April 26, 1944 to Lawrence Saunders and Cleo Allen in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her parents, brother Billy Waller, and son Alan Tucker preceded her in death. Doris grew up in Brunswick, Missouri and attended B.K. Bruce Elementary School and later graduated...

Jan 21, 2021

Vincent Leroy Bell, 64, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the home.

Services will be Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 2:30pm at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors Chapel. Private Disposition. Visitation 1:30pm-2:30pm. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences maybe shared on our website.

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, all guests are required to...

Jan 19, 2021

Kevin Dale Hardison, 62, died Wednesday, January 19, 2021 at KU Medical Center.

Services are pending. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences maybe shared on our website.

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, all guests are required to wear face masks and social distance.

Jan 17, 2021

Adrian D. Allen was born August 28,1974 to Veloris Allen. He was preceded in death by his brother Keith Miguel Allen. His nephew Mali Woodruff, his niece LaCandance Allen, his aunts Vernita Wilson, Venetia Wooten & Vonsella Harvey. Uncles, Rileigh Harvey, Russell Wilson and Floyd Allen. He attended & graduated from Van Horn High School. Growing up he enjoyed...

Jan 14, 2021

Terry E. Pettus, 65 of Kansas City, Mo passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021.

Terry Eugene Pettus was born June 5, 1955 at General Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Sanford B. Ladd Elementary School, Central Jr. High School, Martin Luther King Jr. High School and would later go on to attend Central High School (Kansas...

Jan 14, 2021

Elder James Coleman Williams Jr. "Little Chops" was born November 08, 1937 to James Coleman Sr. & Rita Rainey Williams in Arkansas. James was the second to the oldest, of eight siblings. His childhood was spent in Arkansas & Kansas City, KS.

James graduated from Sumner High School in 1956. After high school, James became an Insurance...

Jan 13, 2021

Vearester B. Briggs, known to all as "B", was born in Tarry, AR the 22nd day of February in the year 1948 to Emma Gather and Henry Briggs Jr. B, was educated in the Star City, AR public schools.

B, confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Bright Star Missionary Baptist Church. Throughout her...

Jan 12, 2021

Melvin R. Taylor was born on March 09, 1934 in Eldon, MO to Charles R. Taylor and Louise Taylor. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles R. Taylor, mother, Louise Taylor and 3 sons, Melvin R. Taylor Jr., Howard L. Taylor, Kelvin B. Taylor.

Melvin was educated in the public schools of Eldon, MO. He...

Jan 10, 2021

Rita Faye McCrary 63, died Sunday January 10, 2021 at home.

Services will be Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 1:00pm at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors Chapel. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12pm-1pm. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences maybe shared on our website.

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, all guests...

Jan 8, 2021

Ms. Sandra Kay Mitchell was born in Fort Scott Kansas, to the union of Harold ad Nina Wilkerson, on March 11, 1944.

As a child she received her formal education from the Kansas City Public School District, graduating from Central High School.

Ms. Mitchell didn't have a church home but she had accepted Jesus Christ...

Jan 7, 2021

Shirley Mae (Griggs) Dumas was born March 12, 1937 in Summerville, Tennessee to Judge Griggs and Lucy Mary (Watkins) Griggs. Her parents and two older sisters Hattie Newby and Willola Parker preceded her in death.

Shirley received her education in Kansas City, Missouri and later received an Associate Degree in Accounting at a Metropolitan Community College in...

Jan 6, 2021

Emma Miller was born on 10/13/1933 in Augusta, Arkansas to Othella Moore (Luster) & Fred Stewart. She was the only child of Othella, but the oldest of 8 children on her father's side, Freddy.

She is preceded in death by her maternal & paternal grandparents, her mother, Othella Luster, her father Fred Stewart, aunt, Ameka Moore (Jones),...

Jan 6, 2021

Infant Re'alidee Dancy 2 months, was born on November 14, 2020, to the parents of Derrek Dancy Sr. and Mikaela Hopkins in Overland Park, Kansas.

Re'alidee loved playing with her mom's braids. she also loved making faces with her siblings and watching Clifford The Big Red Dog.

Re'alidee loved to cuddle and she really loved...

Jan 4, 2021

Chester Lee Robinson was born on May 28, 1934 to the parents of Albert and Magnolia Robinson Sr. in Pickens, MS.

He received his early education in Pickens, Mississippi. He confessed his belief in Jesus Christ.

He came to Kansas City, Missouri in 1951, where he was employed at a local furniture store and later...

Jan 3, 2021

Norma Gunn 65, died Sunday, January 03, 2021, at home. Services will be Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:00am. Held at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors Chapel. Private Disposition. Visitation 10am-11am. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences maybe shared on our website.

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, all guests are required to wear face masks...