Obituary Listing

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.

Sep 20, 2017

Orlando Gentry, 30, KCMO, passed away on September 19, 2017. He was born June 15, 1987 in Kansas City, Missouri to Donald Newton and Cheryle Gentry, and was raised by Bobbie Jones. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Godfrey and Juanita Gentry. As a lifelong area resident, Orlando was educated in the public schools of Kansas City,...

Sep 18, 2017

Alejandro Ernesto Castillo, 30, was born on March 19, 1987 in El Salvador to Ana Cecilia Castillo and Andres Castillo. Alex was raised Riverside, California with a loving and spirited mother and family. He enjoyed many competitive games such as the card game Magic, League of Legends, and multiple sports. He also enjoyed reading and going to the movies...

Sep 17, 2017

John Willie Mays, 74, KCMO, passed away on September 17, 2017. Services are pending. Condolences may shared on our website.

Sep 16, 2017

Patrick Lee Foster, 39, KCMO, passed away on September 16, 2017 at Research Medical Center. He was born September 1, 1978 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Mae Foster and Jim Maloy; brother, James Foster; sister, Anika Hobley-Foster; and Ms. Belinda Foster. Patrick was educated in the public schools of KCMO, graduating...

Sep 13, 2017

Andrew Levelle Holmes, 23, KCMO, passed away on September 13, 2017. He was born July 22, 1994 in Kansas City, Kansas to LaVette Holmes and Alonzo Brown. He was a loving, caring person who enjoyed hanging out with his three favorite cousins and a few friends. "Drudy", as he affectionately known, loved to barbeque and was considered a king...

Sep 13, 2017

Robert Lee Bates Jr., 48, was born on December 23, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the oldest child born to the union of Robert Bates Sr. and Henrietta Bates. After an extended illness, he departed this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Research Medical Center with his wife at his bedside. He was preceded in death...

Sep 11, 2017

Thomas 'Tom' Lee Gilmore (57) was born September 12, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Jefro Gilmore and Ella Mae Gilmore. His mother preceded him in death in 2003 and his father in 2016. He was formally educated in the Kansas City Missouri School District. He attended and graduated from Paseo High School, home of the...

Sep 10, 2017

Alice Pearl Guillory, 71, KCMO, passed away on September 10, 2017 at Serenity Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. She was born to the union of Tommie and Onnie Hatchett on February 11, 1946. Her parents and brothers, Ira Hatchett, Eddie Hatchett, Earl Hatchett and Bob Hatchett all preceded her in death. Alice was a lifelong area resident of Kansas City,...

Sep 7, 2017

Zebedee Adams, 48, was born June 22, 1969 at General Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, to Zebedee Fortman and Janice Adams. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, two aunts, and a special cousin, Charles "Man" Smith.

As a lifelong area resident, Zebedee was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri attending Lincoln High...

Sep 6, 2017

Terry Lee Purse, 61, was born to James and Dorothy Purse in Kansas City, Missouri on April 1, 1956. Preceding him in death were his father, James Purse and brother, Mark Purse. Terry was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri Public School District, from Seven Oaks to graduating from Central High School in 1974. Following graduation, he was hired...

Sep 5, 2017

Melvin Franklin Sayers, 76, was born January 19, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Melvin and Gertrude (Kidd) Sayers. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Zachery and Mary Louise Nichols.

Melvin was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Central High School. He later served in the...

Sep 5, 2017

Rachel Fisher, 33, of Arlington, Texas formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 5, 2017. Funeral services Tuesday, September 12, 12:00 p.m. at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Interment XII Gates Memorial Gardens. Visitation 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the chapel. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Sep 5, 2017

Dawn R. Doxey-Sharp, 50, passed away on September 5, 2017 at Truman Medical Center. Funeral services Tuesday, September 12, 11:00 a.m. at Maranatha Family Worship Center. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Family hour 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Sep 4, 2017

Kendrick Dontee' Anderson, 27, KCMO, passed away on September 4, 2017. Private services. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Sep 3, 2017

Mother Mildred Merritt, 87, departed this earthly life on September 3, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born May 30, 1930 to Fred and Beatrice Rentie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Merritt, Sr.; sons, Walter Merritt, Jr, James Merritt, Lewis Merritt, Sr., Ernest Merritt, Sr., and Paul Merritt; brothers, Roscoe Rentie, Fred Rentie, Jr,...