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Rita Mortenson

Rita Mortenson

Apr 29, 2020

Rita Mortenson,77, passed away on April 29, 2020 at the home.

Private disposition. Service conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Dennice Fields Sims

Dennice Fields Sims

Apr 28, 2020

Dennice Fields Sims, 98, was born to Georgiana Fields -Snelling on January 19, 1922 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, she was eldest of six children born. She married Joe Dalton Sims July, 1944 who has preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Shirley Umble, Horace Fields, Delores Lee and her lifetime friend R.T. Griggs ....

Maeven E. Davis

Maeven E. Davis

Apr 24, 2020

Maeven E. Davis, 68, passed away on April 24, 2020 at Truman Medical Center.

A private service will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors Chapel. Private Disposition. Service conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on or website.

Pastor Marvin J. Jackson

Pastor Marvin J. Jackson

Apr 23, 2020

Pastor Marvin J. Jackson, 60, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Research Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 17, TWELVE HIGH NOON at the El Shaddi Family Worship Center. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 16, 12:00 pm-6:00 pm at the church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors....

Katie Bowers

Katie Bowers

Apr 20, 2020

Katie B. Bowers, affectionally known as Grandma and Nanny, age 87, died on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was born on September 25, 1932, in Blytheville, AK. She was the youngest of 7 children. She was proceeded in death by both parents, her son Robert Anthony and 4 grandchildren. Ms. Bowers received her primary education in Blytheville, AK. Ms....

Karen A. Hardy

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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