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Deanthony R. Parker

Deanthony R. Parker

Nov 16, 2018

DeAnthony Ray Parker, 63, departed from his home to his eternal rest November 16, 2018. Ray, as he was known, graced our lives when he was brought into the world the 26th of December 1954 through the union of Theodore Sr. & Roberta Parker as the sixth of nine children. He attended Linwood, Milton Moore, and Greenwood Elementary Schools,...

Joan J. Johnson

Joan J. Johnson

Nov 16, 2018

Joan J. Johnson, 79, passed away on November 16, 2018 at Research Medical Center. She was born June 5, 1939 in Troup, Texas to the union of Joe and Ossie Jones. She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband David Johnson, and three brothers.

Joan received her education at Staton High School. She was employed...

Beulah M. Jemison

Beulah M. Jemison

Nov 16, 2018

Beulah Mae Jemison, 85, passed away on November 16, 2018. She was born on June 2, 1933, in Jewett, Texas to Hurley and Berta Lee Thompson who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Jemison Jr., her son, James Reginald Jemison, her sister, Alberta Tutt, her brothers, Robert Thompson, Douglas Thompson, and...

J. Austin Turner Ii

J. Austin Turner Ii

Nov 13, 2018

James "Austin" Turner II, 22, was born March 5, 1996, weighing 2lbs. 11 oz. to Roselyn Turner and James Austin Turner. His father preceded him in death. He leaves to celebrate his life, his sister Connie Cooley; his grandmother, Shirley Ann Looney whom he so dearly loved and got to spend time with almost every day; his great grandmother...

Ruth Taylor

Ruth Taylor

Nov 12, 2018

Ruth Taylor, 84, passed away on November 12, 2018. She was born October 22, 1934 to Peter and Maggie Taylor in Bailey, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Jack Griffo and eight siblings, Alonzo, Wilbur, Leon, RV, Clifford, James, Dorothy and Loraine Taylor.

Ruth received her education in Oklahoma. Ruth attended the Kingdom Hall...

Damar L. West

Damar L. West

Nov 12, 2018

Damar Lamone West, 38, passed away on November 12, 2018. He was born April 30, 1980 in Kansas City, Missouri to Aaron Mott and Cherie West. He was preceded in death by his father and paternal grandparents. Damar attended Southeast High School and later received GED in Cameron, Missouri. He was a fun-loving person who loved and adored his mom....

Timothy K. Woodruff

Timothy K. Woodruff

Nov 12, 2018

Timothy K. Woodruff, 51, passed away on November 12, 2018. Funeral services Friday, November 16, 11:00 a.m. at Rescue Missionary 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.

Terry L. Hawkins

Terry L. Hawkins

Nov 11, 2018

Terry Lain Hawkins, 63, departed this life on Sunday, November 11, 2018, holding the hand of his devoted wife. Terry was born April 14, 1955 in Kansas City, Kansas to the union of Alexander and Juanita Hawkins. Terry was the oldest of four children. At an early age, Terry confessed his life to Christ and was baptized at Greater Mt....

Dion P. Jones

Dion P. Jones

Nov 9, 2018

Dion P. Jones was born January 8, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Dolan F. Jackson Sr. and Leona Y. Jones who preceded him in death.

Dion was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri Public School District. He accepted Christ at an early age, he loved the Lord and was a faithful believer.

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R. Lee Jones

R. Lee Jones

Nov 8, 2018

Ms. R. Lee (Island Jamerson) Jones, 89, was born April 13, 1929 is Lisbon, Louisiana to the union of Henry and Mary Anna (Moore) Island. She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She later moved to Magnolia, Arkansas and united with Galilee Baptist Church.

Ms. Island met and married Acie Lee Jamerson...

Helen F. Kanion

Helen F. Kanion

Nov 5, 2018

Helen F. Kanion, 103, passed away on November 5, 2018. Funeral services Sunday, November 18, 1:00 p.m. at Linwood Boulevard SDA Temple. Interment Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation Visitation 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m. at the church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Theodis M. Wagner, Sr.

Theodis M. Wagner, Sr.

Nov 5, 2018

Theodis Mack Wagner, Sr., 90, passed away on November 5, 2018. He was born May 25, 1928 in Curry, Arkansas to Mr. Spencer Cannon and Ms. Rena Mack Bowers. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jimmy Holder; sisters, Doris Johnson and Clara Mack; son, Theodis Mack Wagner, Jr.; grandchildren, Antonio Wagner, Dominique Kemp, Darrell Kemp,...

Lejuan C. Robinson

Lejuan C. Robinson

Nov 4, 2018

LeJuan Cortez Robinson (46) was born on February 15, 1972 in Kansas City, MO to the late Norman K. Berymon and Dorothy Robinson. LeJuan was educated in the Belton School District, graduating from Belton High School in 1990. He furthered his education in Business Administration from Central Missouri State University in 1995. For the past 15 years, LeJuan was...

Deloris T. Walls

Deloris T. Walls

Nov 1, 2018

Deloris Theresa Walls, 80, passed away on November 1, 2018 at the Kansas City Center for Rehabilitation & Health Care. She was born August 4, 1938 to the union of Joe and Margaret Hutchinson in Kansas City, Missouri. Her parents; one brother, Wilbert Hutchinson and a son, Maurice Walls preceded her in death.

Deloris was educated in...

Rickey M. Brown

Rickey M. Brown

Nov 1, 2018

Rickey M. Brown, 56, passed away on November 1, 2018. Private disposition. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

B.R. 'Tommy' Chestnut

B.R. 'Tommy' Chestnut

Oct 30, 2018

B.R. "Tommy" Chestnut, 75, passed away on October 30, 2018. Funeral services Saturday, November 3, 11:00 a.m. at Hope Fellowship Baptist Church. Interment Leavenworth National 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.

Juanita Crosby

Juanita Crosby

Oct 28, 2018

Juanita Crosby, 85 departed this life peacefully on October 28, 2018 at Village Shalom Memory Care in Overland Park, KS.

Juanita was born in Mobile, Alabama on November 20, 1932. "Nicey", as she was affectionately known by family, was the second of three children born to her parents Lewis Johnson, Sr. and Estie Harris.

Juanita...

Perry L. High

Perry L. High

Oct 26, 2018

Perry Lamont High, 67, affectionately known as "Cochise", was born on May 26, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Perry Howard High and Eula Mae High. He was preceded in death by both parents; two brothers, Jeffrey and Brian High; and two sisters, Connie Banks and Debra High. Perry graduated from Westport High School and went on...

Valerice R. Sutherlin-Bates

Valerice R. Sutherlin-Bates

Oct 23, 2018

Valerice Ruth Sutherlin-Bates, 62, was born on December 19, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Charles and Geraldine Sutherlin, and Valerice's biological father William McKinney Sr. Valerice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ronald Bates, and brother Andre Alonzo McKinney.

Valerice was married to Ronald D. Bates on June 20, 1998...

Bertha C. Townsend

Bertha C. Townsend

Oct 23, 2018

Bertha Carletia Townsend was born on August 23, 1935 to Dewey Commodore Roberts and Jewel Charlotte Nowling who both have preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Willie Townsend, brothers Eugene Lucas, Charles Roberts, Commodore Roberts, sister Betty Moore, and grandson Jamiah Washington. Bertha was educated in the public schools in Kansas City,...

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