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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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