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Larry D. Davis

Larry D. Davis

Nov 7, 2017

Larry Duvaughn Davis, 37, KCKS, passed away at the home on November 7, 2017. He was born December 20, 1979 to Larry Newell and Victoria Davis in Kansas City, Kansas. His mother, Victoria Davis preceded him in death. Larry was a lifelong area resident and was educated in the Kansas City, Kansas public schools. He was a maintenance worker...

Maxine F. Newton

Maxine F. Newton

Nov 7, 2017

Maxine Francis Newton, 90, was born August 15, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Hiram McCallister and Blanche M. Martin. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael E. McAllister; two sisters, Geraldine Sawyer and Theola Cook; and an aunt, Ethel Martin.

Maxine was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri. At...

Marvin L. Greer

Marvin L. Greer

Nov 4, 2017

Marvin Louis Greer, 62, passed away on November 4, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care Center. He was born May 30, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Eddie and Ethel (Cannigan) Greer. He was preceded in death by Charles Greer and Curley Greer.

Marvin accepted Christ at an early age and joined...

Marietta Turner

Marietta Turner

Nov 1, 2017

Marietta (Wynn) Dennis Turner, 89, was born September 3, 1928 in Elwood, Kansas to the union of the late Earl Wynn I and Opal M. (Richison) Wynn. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Earl Wynn II, Delores Wynn, Harriet Wallace, Pearly M. Gibson, Joyce Naves and John Richison; children, Lowell III and Adrian M. Minnenhall; and a...

Azar R. Reed, Sr.

Azar R. Reed, Sr.

Nov 1, 2017

Azar Renard Reed, Sr., 57, passed away on November 1, 2017 at the University of Kansas Hospital. Funeral services Saturday, November 11, 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church - KCKS. Private disposition. Visitation 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Perry J. Green

Perry J. Green

Oct 30, 2017

Perry Joe "P.G." Green, 56, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 30, 2017. He was born February 4, 1961 in Peoria, Illinois to Verneal Green and Willie Landrum, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four sisters. Perry was a graduate of Manual High School. Shortly after high school, he relocated to Kansas...

Gary L. Brown

Gary L. Brown

Oct 29, 2017

Gary Lamont Brown, Sr., 42, passed away on October 29, 2017 at the home. He was born May 2, 1975 to Benjamin and Marsha Brown in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Gary received his elementary education in Kansas City, Missouri, his junior and high school education in Blue...

Walter J. Hunter Iii

Walter J. Hunter Iii

Oct 28, 2017

Walter James Hunter III, 59, was born April 24, 1958 in Kansas City, Kansas to Walter Jr. and Shirley (Washington) Hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents, and both paternal and maternal grandparents.

Lovingly known as "Red", Walter was educated in the Kansas City Missouri School District and attended Paseo High School. He formerly served...

Arthur L. Watson, Sr.

Arthur L. Watson, Sr.

Oct 27, 2017

Arthur Larue Watson, Sr., 63, KCMO, passed away on October 27, 2017. Private disposition. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Joseph A. Taylor, Jr.

Joseph A. Taylor, Jr.

Oct 27, 2017

Joseph Allen Taylor, Jr., 71, was born February 10, 1946. He was preceded in death by his mother Vivien Williams, father Joseph Allen Taylor, Sr., step-mother Genevieve Taylor and his ex-wife Minnie-Louise Taylor.

Joseph accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. He graduated from Central High School. He served in the United States Army, where...

Willie D. Dykes

Willie D. Dykes

Oct 26, 2017

Willie Daniel Dykes went home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2017 after suffering a brief illness. He transitioned peacefully. Willie was born May 18, 1940 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Willie Alex Dykes and Minnie Lee Williams. Both parents, grandparents, four sisters and a daughter preceded him in death.

Willie accepted the Lord and...

Treamain L. Jackson

Treamain L. Jackson

Oct 23, 2017

Treamain Leereece Jackson, 40, KCMO, passed away on October 23, 2017 at Truman Medical Center.

He was born on December 23, 1976 to Nathan Isaac and Rekita Jackson in Kansas City, Missouri. His maternal grandfather and an uncle, James Jackson preceded him in death.

Treamain was a lifelong area resident and received his formal education...

Paul M. Taffe

Paul M. Taffe

Oct 22, 2017

Paul Michael Taffe, 57, of KCMO and formerly of Teaneck, New Jersey, transitioned to be with the Lord on October 22, 2017 at the home. Paul is survived by his wife Andrea and daughter Olivia. He is the loving son of Leonard and Barbara Taffe; awesome brother of Donna, Robyn and Robert; and is survived by many other loving...

Lorene Whitley

Lorene Whitley

Oct 22, 2017

Lorene Whitley, 80, KCMO, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born July 15, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Ollie and Jessie B. Robinson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cecil Whitley II; and children, Cecil Whitley III,...

Brian A. Moten

Brian A. Moten

Oct 20, 2017

It is with profound sadness and grief that the family of Brian A. Moten, 32, of Kansas City, Missouri, announces his passing on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Shawnee Mission Medical.

Cherished for his charismatic spirit and sharp wit, Brian was born to Carla Canady and Darren Moten Sr. on Wednesday, October 9, 1985 in Kansas City,...

Beatrice Williamson

Beatrice Williamson

Oct 20, 2017

Beatrice Williamson, 62, was born August 9, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Ella Fae Simmons and Nalmus Randolph. Her parents; grandparents, Neomi Carter, Sam and Isabell Randolph; son, Nalmus Williamson and brother, William Joseph Williamson preceded her in death.

Beatrice was educated in the public schools of Kansas City and graduated from East High...

Elijah Vines, Jr.

Elijah Vines, Jr.

Oct 19, 2017

Elijah Vines, Jr., 79, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on October 19, 2017. Funeral services Monday, October 30, 11:00 a.m. at Shalom Missionary 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.

Deric D. Johnson

Deric D. Johnson

Oct 17, 2017

Deric Dewayne Johnson was born June 28, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri to George Jackson and Earlene Adams. His paternal grandfather, Andrew Parker; maternal grandparents, William and Roberta Phenix; and a brother, Marcus Johnson preceded him in death.

Deric accepted Christ at a young tender age. At forty-seven years old, he returned to his heavenly home on...

Dwight Austin, Sr.

Dwight Austin, Sr.

Oct 16, 2017

Dwight Austin, Sr., 59, KCKS, passed away on October 16, 2017 at the University of Kansas Hospital. The older of identical twins, he was born August 18, 1958 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Anthony and Jessie Mae Austin. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Tony Austin, Sr. and Dwayne Austin; two uncles, Joseph Eckwood and...

Ruby Bullock

Ruby Bullock

Oct 15, 2017

Ruby Bullock, 86, KCMO, was called home October 15, 2017 at Kansas City Hospice House. She was born in Bearden, Arkansas on October 29, 1930 to the loving union of Andrew Thrower and Gussie Rideout-Thrower. Both parents; two daughters Nadine White and Mary Josephine Bullock; brother, Evern Thrower, Sr. and John R. Bullock preceded her in death.

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