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Thelma Smith-Drone

Thelma Smith-Drone

Jun 1, 2019

Thelma Marie Smith-Drone, 95, passed away on June 2, 2019 at the home. She was born to Arthur and Uneita Gedward on July 14, 1923 of St. Martinville, Louisiana. She was a resident of both Louisiana and Kansas City, Missouri. Thelma was the first born child to a family of six, three boys and three girls. She was preceded...

Gwendolyn Mcdaniel

Gwendolyn Mcdaniel

Jun 1, 2019

SEASON TO BE BORN Gwendolyn McDaniel was born to the union of L.B. Chambers and R.Q. Ross on February 12, 1953 in Cleveland Arkansas. She departed this life on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Preceding her in death were her father and mother; brothers, Fredrick Ross, , Tyrone Chambers and Homer Ross; sisters, Parthenia Byers, Diane Ross, Janette Hervey and...

Bertha Austin

Bertha Austin

May 31, 2019

Bertha Austin, 74, passed away on May 31, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital.

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

Milton Grayes

Milton Grayes

May 31, 2019

Milton Grayes, 53, passed away on May 31, 2019 at the home in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born on February 10, 1966 to the union of James David Grayes and Berta Mae (West) Grayes in Marion, Indiana. His parents, one brother James D. Grayes, and three sisters Lisa E. Grayes, LaWanda J. Billings and Jennifer N. Grayes all preceded...

Etta L. Boyd

Etta L. Boyd

May 30, 2019

Etta Lee Boyd, 86, passed away on May 30, 2019 at Kansas City Hospice House.

Memorial services Saturday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. at Partnership Church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Joseph Coleman, Jr.

Joseph Coleman, Jr.

May 27, 2019

Joseph Coleman, 72, passed away on May 27, 2019 at St. Joseph Medical Center.

Funeral service Monday, June 3, 11:00 a.m. at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Burial Tuesday, June 4, 11:00 a.m. Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Visitation 10:00-11:00 at the chapel. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our...

Thomas R. Collings

Thomas R. Collings

May 24, 2019

Thomas R. Collings, 65, passed away on May 24, 2019 at the home.

Memorial services Friday, June 7, 10:00 a.m. at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Patsie Cunningham

Patsie Cunningham

May 23, 2019

Life for Patsie Ann Madge-Cunningham began July 11, 1957 in Dumas, Arkansas. When parents Willie Mae Riley-Madge and Walter Madge Sr. were gifted a precious gem. Patsie born the baby of 18 Children. Educated in Kansas City, MO graduating from Central High School.

Preceded in death by 7 of her siblings: Brothers: Walter Madge Jr, Lee Madge...

Caron Arnold-Taylor

Caron Arnold-Taylor

May 20, 2019

The Legend of a Real-Life Superhero

Our Real-Life superhero, Caron E. Arnold - Taylor, was born the eldest of four adorable children, on January 22, 1958 to the union of James Mooney-Arnold and Daisy Mae Arnold. Although she was born at the University of Kansas Hospital, Caron was a proud lifelong resident of the "Show Me" state...

Rita Simmons

Rita Simmons

May 17, 2019

Rita Simmons, 65, of Kansas City, Missouri, died on Friday, May 17, 2019 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on December 23, 1953 to the union of Gilbert and Bonnie Simmons in Kansas City, Missouri. Her father along several other family members preceded her in death.

Rita was a lifelong area resident and was educated in the...

Wendell K. Johnson

Wendell K. Johnson

May 16, 2019

Wendell Keith Johnson, 57, passed away on May 16, 2019 at St. Luke's Northland Medical Center. He was born on February 16, 1962 in Prescott, Arkansas to the union of John E. and Ona Bell (English) Johnson. His mother preceded him in death. "Keith", as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was educated in the Blevins, Arkansas...

Lenora J. Roberson

Lenora J. Roberson

May 15, 2019

Lenora Jean Roberson, 54, was born on July 29, 1964 to Rev. Bobby Roberson and Rose White in Kansas City Missouri. She was educated in the Kansas City public schools and graduated from East High School.

Lenora grew up as a member of Echoes of Melodies Holy Ghost Spiritual Church of God in Christ under the leadership...

Imogene Buckner

Imogene Buckner

May 14, 2019

Imogene (Williams) Buckner, 67, was born on March 17, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Anthony and Dorothy Mae Williams. Her parents preceded in death.

Imogene received her education in both the Chicago Public School District and the Kansas City Public School District. Education was very important to Imogene and she continued to pursue her...

Rev. Sherman L. Thompson

Rev. Sherman L. Thompson

May 12, 2019

Rev. Sherman Lewis Thompson, 78, also fondly known as "Pops", was born January 14, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Namon and Vivian Thompson. He was the eldest of six children born to Vivian Thompson Lee.

Rev. Thompson accepted Jesus into his heart at an early age. He was ordained in 1973 and went on to serve...

Donald C. Jones, Sr.

Donald C. Jones, Sr.

May 10, 2019

Donald C. Jones, Sr., 83, passed away on May 10, 2019 at Villa St. Joseph Care Center.

Funeral services Saturday, May 18, 11:00 a.m. at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Private disposition. Visitation 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the chapel. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Carolyn J. Jones

Carolyn J. Jones

May 10, 2019

Carolyn Jean Jones, 79, passed away on May 10, 2019 at St. Joseph Medical Center.

Memorial services Saturday, June 1, 2:00 p.m. at Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Nathaniel E. Mason

Nathaniel E. Mason

May 3, 2019

Nathaniel "Magoo or Jimmy" Eugene Mason, 84, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed on Friday, May 3, 2019, at Research Medical Center in KCMO. Surrounded by a loving family, church family and friends, Magoo or Jimmy courageously and peacefully met the challenge of an extended illness until the Lord called him home. Born on July 15, 1934 to Thomas Mason and...

Leshala S. Lambert

Leshala S. Lambert

May 1, 2019

LeShala Symone Lambert, 16, was born January 7, 2003 to Leroy Lambert and Kimyardda Montgomery in Kansas City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by Janae Montgomery and Grace Davis.

LeShala received her education in the Kansas City Missouri Public School District. She was a sophomore at Ruskin High School.

Leshala was beautiful inside and...

Andrew Readore

Andrew Readore

Apr 30, 2019

Andrew Readore, 76, passed away on April 30, 2019 at Warrensburg Veteran's Nursing Facility in Warrensburg, MO. He was born July 22, 1942 in Crowley, LA. His parents, and two brothers preceded him in death.

His survivors include: one son, Ricky Readore (Stephanie); brother, Bobby Readore and sister, Martha Readore, both of Louisiana and a host of...

Rudolph F. Jackson

Rudolph F. Jackson

Apr 30, 2019

Rudolph Felton Jackson, 67, passed away on April 30, 2019 at Meadow View Nursing Home. He was born on February 23, 1952 to the union of Rudolph and Opal Jackson, the third child of their union.

Affectionately known as "Felton", at an early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was educated in the...

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