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Carolyn D. Bradley

Carolyn D. Bradley

Dec 10, 2018

Carolyn Denise Bradley, 54, passed away on December 10, 2018 in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Funeral services Saturday, December 29, 2:00 p.m. at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Private disposition. Visitation 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors.

Ann J. Leigh

Ann J. Leigh

Dec 8, 2018

Ann J. Leigh, 73, was born on February 5, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee to parents Levi E. Miller, Jr. and Dorothy Boykin Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Dorothy; maternal grandparents, Hargie Aaron Boykin and Mary Folwell Boykin; and paternal grandparents, Rev. Levi E. Miller, Sr. and Rutha Ragsdale-Miller.

Ann was educated...

Urica L. Jackson

Urica L. Jackson

Dec 8, 2018

Urica L. Jackson, 47, passed away on December 8, 2018 at TNC Community-Jefferson House. She was born January 25, 1971 to the union of Clifton and Lillie (Small) Jackson in Kansas City, Missouri. Her paternal and maternal grandparents preceded her in death.

"Lynelle" as she was affectionately known, was a lifelong area resident. She required total assistance of...

Arthur L. Ford, Jr.

Arthur L. Ford, Jr.

Dec 8, 2018

Arthur L. Ford, Jr., 79, passed away on December 8, 2018. He was born July 30, 1939 in Tillar, Arkansas to Arthur L. Ford, Sr., and Genora Drew. He was preceded in death by his parents, uncle and aunt, Tom and Hattie Penny.

Arthur was educated in the Kansas City public schools and was a graduate of Central...

Harold E. Ellison

Harold E. Ellison

Dec 7, 2018

Harold Eugene Ellison, 64 was born on September 1, 1954 to Theotis Williams and Mildred Ellison in Wabbaseka, Arkansas. At an early age he confessed his faith in Christ. The family then moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1959.

Affectionately known as "Weed", he completed his education in the Kansas City Missouri public schools. Although he didn't...

Lorena A. Gardner

Lorena A. Gardner

Dec 7, 2018

Lorena A. Gardner, 67, passed away on December 7, 2018.

Memorial services Monday, December 17, 11:00 a.m. at New Bethel Church - KCKS. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Rebecca L. Winston

Rebecca L. Winston

Dec 6, 2018

Rebecca L. Winston, 71, was born on April 2, 1947 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Betty Martis Cobins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alan Martis, Jacquetta Martis and Gordon Martis.

Rebecca was educated in the Ottumwa, Iowa public school district. She lived in the Kansas City area over forty years where she was employed as...

Emma M. Holman

Emma M. Holman

Dec 4, 2018

Emma Mae Holman was born October 17, 1932 to Richard and Mae Ella Brown. Emma received salvation at a very young age under the guidance of her mother (Mae Ella) who was known throughout Arkansas for establishing churches.

She met her lifelong partner, Ralph Holman Sr. in Blackton, Arkansas in 1951 and married in 1953. In 1957...

Rev. Dr. Stanley L. Counts, Sr.

Rev. Dr. Stanley L. Counts, Sr.

Nov 30, 2018

Rev. Dr. Stanley L. Counts, Sr., 88, completed his earthly journey at his Kansas City home on Friday, November 30, 2018. Stanley was the oldest of seven children born to Arthur and Grace Counts on Friday, February 21, 1930. Along with his wife, his parents, four of five sisters and one brother transitioned from earth to Glory before him....

Donna M. Mckeown

Donna M. Mckeown

Nov 27, 2018

Ms. Donna Marie McKeown, age 47 was born August 8, 1971 in Flint, Michigan to Frazier McKeown and Evelyn McKeown. She was preceded in death by her mother; a brother, Frederick McKeown at six months old; stillborn baby sister; brother-in-law, Andrew Mays; grandparents, aunts and uncles.

Donna attended Beecher School District in Flint, Michigan. She was employed...

Jack Howard

Jack Howard

Nov 27, 2018

Jack Howard, 90, was born on January 19, 1928 in Morrow, LA to Liverpool and Lodie Howard. He was preceded in death by daughter, Barbara Ann Howard, son, Anthony N. Howard, and grandson Antonio B. Howard.

Jack was educated in the public schools of Morrow, LA. He was a member of Our Lady of Lords Catholic Church...

Nina P. Nichols

Nina P. Nichols

Nov 26, 2018

Nina Pearl Shaw-Nichols, 96, was born on October 23, 1922 in Dallas Texas, to Sandy Shaw and Pearl Eletha Johnson-Shaw. She is preceded in death by her son Brian Nichols and twelve of fourteen siblings.

Nina was educated in the Dallas, Texas public school system, attended cosmetology school in New York City and business school in Kansas...

Margaret A. Henry

Margaret A. Henry

Nov 26, 2018

Margaret Adiena Henry, better known as "Mother Henry", was born June 30, 1935 to Samuel Reid and Helena Hodge in Newton Ground Village, St. Kitts, West Indies. Both preceded her in death and she survived all six siblings Samuel Henry, Marjorie Hamilton, Vanita Carty, Gertrude Richardson, Leo Reid and Joseph Moore.

Margaret was baptized at an early...

Albert L. Rush, Sr.

Albert L. Rush, Sr.

Nov 24, 2018

Albert Lee Rush, Sr., 73, passed away on November 24, 2018 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Born on January 19, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the eldest son of Theodore Davis and youngest son of Virginia Lee Goldsby. He was preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandmother, Mabel Davis; maternal grandfather, Maupins; son, Albert Lee Rush,...

Robert Kendrick

Robert Kendrick

Nov 23, 2018

Robert Kendrick, 60, was born August 26, 1958 in New York City, New York to Eugene and Cornelia Kendrick, respectfully raised by Helen Kendrick since the age of 8. He was preceded in death by both parents; brother, Ralph Kendrick and niece, Lisa Marie Kendrick.

Robert was educated in the Kansas City Public School District graduating from...

Kenisha N. Washington

Kenisha N. Washington

Nov 21, 2018

Kenisha was born April 19, 1994 to LaVette D. Kelley and Kenneth C. Washington, Sr. in Manhattan, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, (Granmuddy) Betty White; uncle, Chester Kelley; cousin, Dalesha Kelly and Shonte Hopkins (and children).

Kenisha was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri, in which she left to complete...

Alfred L. Durham

Alfred L. Durham

Nov 21, 2018

Alfred Lee Durham, 66, was born May 28, 1952 to the union of Henry and Mary Lee. His parents and two brothers, Henry Williams and Anthony Durham preceded him in death.

Alfred was educated in the Kansas City public school system and later joined the United States Army, serving from 1972-1974. Alfred was self-employed, so in his...

Odessa L. Washington

Odessa L. Washington

Nov 18, 2018

Odessa Louise Washington, 75, passed away on November 18, 2018 at the home. She was born June 14, 1943 to the union of Tang and Ora Lee (Hampton) Washington in Shelby, Mississippi. Her parents; one brother, Anthony Washington and two grandchildren, Shatina Washington and Kavyea Curry II all preceded her in death.

Odessa lived in the Kansas...

Suzanne L. Simpson

Suzanne L. Simpson

Nov 17, 2018

Suzanne L. Simpson, 56, passed away on November 17, 2018 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Memorial services Saturday, December 1, 2:00 p.m. at Jamison Memorial Temple C.M.E. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Jessie M. Jackson

Jessie M. Jackson

Nov 16, 2018

Jessie M. Jackson, 62, passed away on November 16, 2018. Funeral services Saturday, November 24, 11:00 a.m. at Paseo Baptist Church. Interment Brooking Cemetery. Visitation 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

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