Juanita J. Franklin
Mar 2, 2018
Juanita J. Franklin, 76, was born August 3, 1941 in Turrell, Arkansas to the union of the late Andrew and Luvenia Thomas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Franklin; son, Warren Franklin; one brother, Robert Lee Thomas; three sisters, Mae Ella Powell, Minnie Lee Johnson and Hazel Gage.
Juanita was educated in Mildred Jackson High...
Michael J. Franklin
Mar 2, 2018
Michael Jerome Franklin, 57, was born October 24, 1960 in Memphis, Tennessee to the union of the late Frank James Franklin and Juanita (Thomas) Franklin. He was preceded in death by his brother, Warren Franklin; one uncle, Robert Lee Thomas and three aunts, Mae Ella Powell, Minnie Lee Jonson and Hazel Gage.
Michael was a graduate of...
Rosie L. Abson
Mar 2, 2018
Rosie Lee Abson, 85, was born August 31, 1932 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Ophelia "Momma Red" Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Abson; brother, Harold White; sister, Mary Ann White; sons, Ervin Robinson, William Robinson and Willie Anthony Robinson; daughters, Inetta Douglas and Helen Robinson; grandson, Mozell Douglas; granddaughter, Victoria Ware and sister-in-law,...
Edward P. Jones
Feb 25, 2018
Edward Paul Jones, 61, KCMO, passed away on February 25, 2018 at Research Medical Center. Private disposition. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Ida M. Wallace
Feb 22, 2018
Ida Mae Wallace, 63, was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of the late Paul and Lula Merritt. Our beloved passed peacefully the early morning of February 22, 2018 at the Saint Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Ida was preceded in death by her siblings, Paul Merritt and Sally Hardy; and lifelong friend,...
John D. Tolbert
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...
Fred A. Hervey
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...
Marilyn M. Maples
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...
Teresa D.J. Vazquez-Hernandez
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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Ella M. Handson
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
Ruth S. Vazquez-Hernandez
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...
Herman L. Wyatt
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...
Melvin Clay, Jr.
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.
Quincy D. Bradley
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...
Alberta Roberson
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...
Chester E. Boyd
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...
Derrick G. Sims
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...
Talitha C. Cole
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,...
Therman T. Holliway
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...
Kathy L. Warren
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...
