Obituary Listing

Feb 22, 2018

John D. Tolbert, 95, formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 22, 2018 in Tyler, Texas. He was born February 19, 1923 to the late Anderson T. and Mattie (Beasley) Tolbert on the family farm in Smith County, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Bea Tolbert and a daughter, Anne Tolbert. John attended Dunbar...

Feb 22, 2018

Fred Artis Hervey, 71, KCMO, passed away on February 22, 2018. He was born May 18, 1946 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the union of John Hervey, Sr. and Ellarine (Robinson) Hervey. Both parents; one brother, George Hervey and two sisters, Jewell Luster and Irma Taylor preceded him in death.

Fred lived in Little Rock, Arkansas for...

Feb 19, 2018

Mrs. Marilyn Marie Maples, affectionately known as 'Smoothie" due to her beautiful smooth skin, was born June 29, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Robert "Bobby" Mitchell and Ruth Ann Rogers. She entered into her eternal rest on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Redwood Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.

Marilyn attended Sandford B. Ladd...

Feb 18, 2018

Little Miss Teresa D.J. Vazquez, 1, was born April 14, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Teresa always stole the show at parties with her dance moves. She was always smiling and laughing, and was always a joy to be around. She looked up to her mommy in a special way that will never be forgotten.

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Feb 18, 2018

Ella Mae Handson, 89, KCMO, passed away on February 18, 2018 at Truman Medical Center. Private disposition. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website

Feb 18, 2018

Little Miss Ruth S. Vazquez Hernandez, 7, was born October 20, 2010 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ruth attended Compass Elementary School where she was a first grader. She was very smart and made many friends.

Ruth loved dancing, painting and singing. She was very talented at anything she tried. Her biggest dream was to become...

Feb 17, 2018

Herman Leonard Wyatt, 69, passed away on February 17, 2018 at the John Dingle V.A. Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He was born to Walter Sr. and Ella Wilson on April 5, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings, Elizabeth, John, Walter Jr., Lassie, Mary and Evelyn. Herman confessed Christ at an early age in...

Feb 15, 2018

Melvin Clay, Jr., 76, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on February 15, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Memorial services Saturday, March 3, 11:00 a.m. at Greater Revelation Worship Center. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Feb 14, 2018

Pastor Quincy Dudley Bradley, 67, passed away on February 14, 2018 at Overland Park Regional. He was born September 19, 1950 to the late Alice Bradley in Little Rock, Arkansas. He attended grade school in Grady, Arkansas and later moved to Kansas City, Missouri where he attended and graduated from Paseo High School.

On February 13, 1988...

Feb 14, 2018

Alberta Roberson, 74, was born July 5, 1943 to proud parents Jim and Ira B. Carey in Mooringsport, Louisiana. She confessed Christ as her Savior at an early age and was baptized at New Zion Baptist Church. She received Herdon High School where she was a part of the girls basketball team and the student of honor, graduating in...

Feb 12, 2018

Chester Eugene Boyd, 62, KCMO, passed away on February 12, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was welcomed on July 31, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri by his parents Alfred and Minnie Lee Boyd, and sisters Alfreda and Valerie.

Chester grew up in the T.B. Watkins/Wayne Minor housing projects and played lots of football with his friends...

Feb 11, 2018

Derrick Gerard "Solo" Sims, 55, was a wonderful man that was loved, cherished, and will be missed. Derrick's story starts in Kansas City, MO on December 20, 1962, the youngest child to Rev. Leslie Sims Sr. and Deloris Sims.

He accepted Christ at an early age while attending Macedonia Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO. Derrick later...

Feb 9, 2018

Talitha Cumie Cole was born July 16, 1920 to the union of the late Henry and Lucy McConnell in Chatham, Louisiana. At the age of 97, she earned her wings and was called home February 9, 2018 at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City Missouri.

Talitha, known to most as "Cumie," received her education at Adams Chapel,...

Feb 7, 2018

Therman T. Holliway, 80, KCMO, passed away on February 7, 2018. He was born July 30, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of the late Jiles and Idell Holliway. He was preceded in death by his sisters and his grandson Gavin.

Therman was a long time resident of the Kansas City, Missouri area. He was employed by...

Feb 6, 2018

Kathy Lynne Warren, 51, was born March 25, 1966 to Otis Warren and Margie (Thompson) Warren, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her father Otis Warren; maternal grandparents James and Bulah Patton; paternal grandmother Johnnie Mae Rogers; daughter Karissa Warren; grandson Darell Smith; brother Roy Lee Tiller; sisters Tracy Warren, Annette "Net" Jefferson; uncle Prentis...

Feb 5, 2018

Ray Charles Newman, 64, KCMO, passed away on February 5, 2018 at Research Medical Center. He was born December 21, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Peter Gunn and Mae Pearl Newman. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alonzo and Emma Newman, and great grandparents, Frank and Mittie Cotton.

Ray graduated from Paseo High School....

Feb 4, 2018

Antonio Donjuan Taylor, Sr., 54, was born June 18, 1963 to the union of the belated Cornelius and Thelma Louise Taylor.

Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Antonio graduated from Raytown high School. He was later united in marriage to Ms. Terri Benton.

Antonio formerly worked as a security guard and in later years he was...

Feb 3, 2018

Sandra Kay Butler, 57, was born June 10, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri to Clint and Mary (Dickens) Butler. She was the second child of four children born to this union. She is preceded in death by her father, Clint Butler and son, Anthony Hill, Jr. Known to her family as "Kay", as a small child Kay and her family...

Feb 2, 2018

Alfreda Ibekwe, 72, KCMO, passed away on February 2, 2018 at Research Medical Center. Funeral services are pending. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Feb 1, 2018

Troy Lewis, 71, was born on December 7, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri to Mr. Arthur C. Lewis and Mrs. Dorothy Holloway-Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents and his eldest brother, Arthur M. Lewis.

Troy developed a religious faith at an early age. He attended Manual High School in Kansas City, Missouri. Shortly after,...