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Karen A. Hardy
Apr 20, 2020
Karen Hardy,61, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the age of 61. She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Miller, daughter, Le'Cletia Hardy, grandchildren, Lailah Hardy and Cameron Hardy Jr.
Karen was born in Kansas City, Missouri and worked mostly in customer service, childcare and social services. Karen took great joy in spreading...
Richard A. Nero
Apr 19, 2020
Richard Anthony Nero was born September 7, 1958 to Willie and Merlee Nero in Kansas City, MO. Richard graduated from Paseo High School in the class of 1976. He later attended some business and accounting courses. Richard was married to Tanya Sue Essex.
Richard occasionally attended Memorial Missionary Baptist Church with his father and brother.
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Paul Monroe, Jr.
Apr 18, 2020
Paul Monroe, Jr., 75, passed away on April 18, 2020 at KC Hospice House.
Funeral service are pending. Private Disposition. Service conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Rev. Dr. Billy Birmingham, Sr.
Apr 13, 2020
Billy W. Birmingham Sr. (Bill), an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO died as a hero by giving his life in the line of duty to the citizens of Kansas City and his fellow first responders at the age of 69 while doing what he loved; which was helping others.
On Friday,...
John Brill
Apr 11, 2020
John Brill, 74, passed away on April 11, 2020 at Grand Pavillion.
Private Disposition. Service conducted by Duane E. Harvey Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Deacon Johnny R. Hall, Sr.
Apr 10, 2020
Deacon Johnny Roscoe Hall, Sr. On Friday, April 10, 2020 God sent his angels to encamp around Johnny at his home. He was able to gently rest in Jesus' arms like the dew in the morning. His wife, children and grandchildren were with him when he peacefully made his transition.
Johnny was born Friday, July 14, 1944...
Pastor Buford Butler
Apr 10, 2020
Buford Butler was born January 19, 1926 in Aberdeen, Mississippi to the late Joel Butler and Virginia Crump-Butler. He was the 9th of 12 children all of whom proceeded him in death along with his son; David Butler, and his two grandsons; Terence Bailey Jr. and Damon Butler.
Buford attended George Washington Carver School in Mississippi and...
Sharon Young
Apr 7, 2020
Sharon Young, 52, passed away on April 7, 2020 at Crossridge Community Hospital, Wynne, AR.
Private disposition. Service conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
L.T. Davis
Apr 7, 2020
L.T. Davis, 59, was born on September 5, 1960 to the union of Arthur Lee Davis and Annie Bell (Jefferson) Davis in Hughes, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers, David Davis and George Davis, two sisters, Helen Davis and Minnie Bell Davis, four nephews, Harry Conway, Allen B. C. Davis, Virgil Davis, Lonzell Davis...
Lashonda C. Johnson
Apr 7, 2020
LaShonda Chay Johnson 38, was born on December 20, 1981 to Carolyn and Luther Johnson Jr in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Preceded Luther Sr and Francis Johnson , Wilmer and Georgiana McBride, Wanda Johnson, Albert Rush Jr and Alonda Cherry Banks.
Lashonda accepted Christ at an early age and was very spiritual in her adult life. She attended School...
Dochia L. Pettus
Apr 5, 2020
Dochia Lee Pettus was born on April 24, 1938 in Stephens, Arkansas to the late Otis and Clara Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents Otis and Clara and all of her siblings: Marvin Walker, Marshall Walker, John D. Walker, her sisters: Mildred Walker-Hamilton, Milrene Walker-Todd, Emma Jean Walker-Todd and Yvonne Walker-Todd. Dochia attended Carver Elementary and...
Charles E. Scott
Apr 5, 2020
Charles E. Scott,87, passed away on April 5, 2020 at Research Medical Center.
Graveside service Monday, April 13, 2020 11:00 a.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Service conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Robert L. Perry
Apr 5, 2020
Robert L. Perry, 64, passed away on April 5, 2020 at V.A. Medical Center.
Private Burial Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:00 a.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Service conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Tracy Ratliff-White
Apr 5, 2020
Tracy Ratliff-White, 47, passed away on April 5, 2020 at the home.
Funeral service Tuesday, April 14, 2020, 12:00 noon at Victorious Life Life Church. Interment Wednesday, April 15th, 9:00 a.m. Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Service conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Willie A. Smith
Apr 4, 2020
Willie Artel Smith was born on February 28, 1953 to the union of Willie Smith, Sr. and Arzelia Mae Macon in Kansas City, Kansas.
Willie was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri public systems, after high school he went to service in the United States Military.
Willie married Deborah D . Lee married on June...
Eunice B. Turner
Apr 2, 2020
Eunice Turner, better known as "Shug' and "Grandma", was born on February 6, 1948 in St. Joseph, LA to John Scott and Eunice Skinner Turner. She was preceded in death by both parents, four sisters and one brother. She departed this life and earned her wing's on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO....
Bernard E. Wilson, Sr.
Mar 31, 2020
Bernard E.Wilson's,Sr., 67, life began November 29, 1952. He was born to parents Leo H. and Shirley M. Wilson. He was the fourth of nine children created by this union.
He was an eager student willing to learn in the Detroit Public School system where he continued and graduated from Kettering High School entering the workforce shortly...
Bertha M. Reddic
Mar 30, 2020
Bertha Mae Reddic, 75, passed away on March 30, 2020 at Research Medical Center.
Graveside service Friday, April 24, 2020 12:00 noon Forest Hill Cemetery. Service conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Rose Smith
Mar 30, 2020
Mother Rose Lee"Hundley" Smith the second daughter of ten by the late Bishop Issac Harrison & Elizabeth Finney Hundley. She was born on
November 30, 1928 yet anyone who knew her knows that she loved to celebrate on December 1st. She was born in the Mississippi Delta in
Anguilla, MS. She was blessed to give...
Lillie Swinton
Mar 29, 2020
Lillie L. Swinton was born October 16,1930 in Andrews, South Carolina. Her husband of 65 years, her parents Melvin and Maggie Snow, 3 grandchildren (Rafael, Harold Edward, and Darryl Epps), and 13 brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
Lillie started her education at St. John AME Church and was transferred to Browns High School in Nesmith,South...
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