Obituary Listing

Oct 13, 2017

Shirley Drummer, 74, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on October 13, 2017 at Liberty Hospital. She was born October 15, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Martha (Taylor) Harris and Roy Williams, Sr. Both parents along with her step-father, William C. Harris, Sr.; three brothers, Richard Andrews, Sr., Roy Williams, Sr. and William C. Harris,...

Oct 11, 2017

In the stillness of the early morning on Wednesday, October 11th, with family at his bedside, our heavenly Father dispatched an angel from upon high who came and whispered in Myron's ear, "Come to me and I will give you rest".

Myron Hershal Cruse, 80, was born February 10, 1937 in Sparks, Kansas to Isaac Len Cruse...

Oct 9, 2017

Marcellus Nathaniel Hughes, Jr., 74, KCMO, passed away on October 9, 2017 at the home. He was born April 21, 1943 to the union of Marcellus Nathaniel Hughes, Sr. and Lolita (Sidney) Hughes in Kansas City, Kansas. Both parents preceded him in death. As a lifelong area resident, Marcellus was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri public schools graduating...

Oct 9, 2017

Tyeria Channiel Dudley, 18, was born October 19, 1998 in Kansas City, Kansas to Thomas Meade and Felicia Robinson, and grandmother/mother Linda Dudley. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ka'Maria Alise' Goodloe; maternal grandmother, Gertrude Robinson; uncles, Joe Lee and Ricky Robinson; aunt, Patricia Barnett and cousins, Brannae Browne and Brandon Browne. Tyeria was educated in the...

Oct 8, 2017

Beulah L. Cobb, 62, passed away on October 8, 2017 at Northcare Hospice. Private disposition. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Oct 7, 2017

Clarence E. Leigh, Sr., 69, KCMO, passed away on October 7, 2017 at Research Medical Center. Also known as C.E. and "Soul Doc", he was born on November 19, 1947 to the union of Edmond Jr. and Marion Leigh in Newnan, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and youngest brother James Wesley Leigh. Clarence accepted...

Oct 4, 2017

Gary Royce Charles, 67, was born August 4, 1950 to Raymon and Audrew Charles, who both preceded him in death. Gary grew up in Independence, Missouri and attended William Chrisman High School, graduating in 1968. He furthered his education at Lincoln University, graduating in 1973. He later studied at St. Paul School of Theology and Central Baptist Theological Seminary....

Oct 3, 2017

Erma Ruth Morgan, 66, KCMO, was born January 23, 1951 in Marion, Arkansas to McKinley Sr. and Arnettie (Ratliff) Jones. She was preceded in death by her father, as well as two brothers, Clifton G. Jones and Dexter K. Jones; and a beloved niece, Charmaine French. Erma graduated from Manual Hugh School High School in 1969. She received a...

Oct 2, 2017

Clarice S. Rucker, 73, was born March 13, 1944 in Prescott, Arkansas to James H. and Inez H. Smith, moving to Kansas City, Missouri at 4 months old. She was preceded in death by both parents and three sisters. Clarice attended D.A. Holmes Elementary and Lincoln High School, graduating in 1962. She later obtained certificates from Carver Baptist College....

Oct 1, 2017

Horace Lee Johnson, 65, passed away on October 1, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical Center. He was born November 13, 1951 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Albert Sr. and Eddie Mae (Henderson) Johnson. His sister, Dessie Mae Finch preceded him in death. Horace was educated in the Kansas City, Kansas School District, and graduated from Wyandotte High...

Sep 30, 2017

Samuel Smith Jr., 68, was born December 13, 1948 in Saint Louis, MO to the union of Mary Alice Clay and Samuel Smith, Sr. and departed this life on September 30, 2017 in Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; his brother, Gregory Smith; granddaughter, Sara Jones and nephew, Andre Jones. He had...

Sep 29, 2017

Gemesha Ann Thomas, 17, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away on September 29, 2017. She was born into this world on July 25, 2000 to proud parents, LaToya Marks Thomas and Jimmie E. Thomas. Gemesha began her education in the Wichita USD 259 School District until her mother relocated to Raytown, Missouri, where she attended both Little Blue Elementary...

Sep 29, 2017

Sharon Ann (Alnutt) Williams was born December 15, 1947, to James Ralph and Murriel Alnutt. She was the fourth of eight children born to this union. Sharon was 69 years old when she departed this life Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Sharon was christened as a young child and was a lifetime member of...

Sep 29, 2017

William Alfred Nunley, 79, passed away on September 29, 2017 surrounded by family at his home. He was born May 15, 1938 in Yahola, Oklahoma to the late Alfred A. and Effie V. (Crittenton) Nunley. He was preceded in death by eight siblings, Flora Nunley, Nolan Nunley, Frank Nunley, Fred Nunley, Betty Reed, Ina Mae Cope, Kathryn Nunley and...

Sep 26, 2017

Kathleen Martin, 59, was born November 19, 1957 in Kansas City, MO. She was the 3rd of 4 children of Charles W. and Lucille Martin. She departed this life on September 26, 2017. Kathleen was educated in the Kansas City Public School district where she attended D.A. Holmes Elementary School, Central Junior High School. She graduated from Central High...

Sep 24, 2017

Willie Fred Davis, 79, was born in Henry County, Abbeville, Alabama to the late Henry Davis and Laura Kate (Lynn) Davis on August 5, 1938. He was the second of seven children born to this union. He was called home on Sunday, September 24, 2017 and was blessed to celebrate his 79th birthday with his family. Willie was preceded...

Sep 23, 2017

Bernice Gaston, 69, passed away on September 23, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. Funeral services Friday, October 14, 11:00 a.m. at Pentecostal Church of God in Christ. Interment pending. 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.

Sep 22, 2017

Mae Esther Leapheart, 61, was born December 6, 1955, in Morrilton, Arkansas. She was the third daughter of the late Eddie Leonette and Inez Leapheart. Mae Esther graduated from Morrilton High School in 1973. She was the first African American majorette at Morrilton High School. After high school she went on to receive an Associate degree in Business Management...

Sep 21, 2017

John R. Harvey, 82, was born May 18, 1935 in Armstrong, Missouri to the late James and Jetta (Wayland) Harvey. "Johnny", as he was affectionately known, received his formal education in Armstrong, Missouri and attended Dalton Vocational High School. Johnny accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. He was a member of St. Stephen Baptist Church,...

Sep 20, 2017

Lawrence Alfred May, Jr., 57, KCMO, passed away on September 20, 2017 at the home. Memorial services Monday, October 2, 1:00 p.m. at Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.