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Domonique L. Cook, Jr.

Domonique L. Cook, Jr.

Jul 13, 2017

Domonique Lucero Cook Jr. (lovingly referred to as DJ) was born April 2, 2012 to Domonique Lucero Cook, Sr. and Jasmine DeShawn Addison Caples in Kansas City, Missouri. DJ was preceded in death by his father, Domonique Sr.; sister, Nevaeh Cook; uncle, Jason Addison; and aunt, Courtney Addison. Though DJ was born with medical challenges, he persevered in everything...

Wanda J. Jenkins

Wanda J. Jenkins

Jul 13, 2017

Wanda Joyce Jenkins, 71, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away on July 13, 2017 at the home. She was born on June 20, 1946 in Kansas City, KS, and grew up in Leavenworth KS. She was the older of two children of the union of Rev. S. J. Holly, Sr. and Armeta Bagby Holly. Wanda was a licensed clinical social...

Jeffery D. Cummings

Jeffery D. Cummings

Jul 12, 2017

Jeffery Dwight Cummings, 50, KCMO, passed away on July 12, 2017 at Research Medical Center. Memorial services will be Saturday, July 22, 10:00 a.m. at Bannister Road Baptist Church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Lamika R. Fisher

Lamika R. Fisher

Jul 11, 2017

Lamika R. Fisher, 42, KCMO, passed away on July 11, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Funeral services are pending. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Verries Bonner

Verries Bonner

Jul 11, 2017

Verries Bonner, 84, passed away Tuesday, July 11 2017 at Truman Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1933 in Dumas Arkansas, the daughter of Curtis Gibson and Hattie Hokes. Verries completed secondary education in Arkansas before moving to Kansas city, KS and later made her permanent home Kansas City, MO. She became a licensed minister of the Gospel...

Ella M. Rogers

Ella M. Rogers

Jul 9, 2017

Ella Mae Rogers, 63, was born December 21, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri to Leroy Sr. and Pauline (Sutherlin) Adams. Her father and a brother, Leroy Adams, Jr. preceded her in death. Ella was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri and attended Southeast High School. She worked in retail for a number of years. Ella enjoyed...

Frank E. Raney, Jr.

Frank E. Raney, Jr.

Jul 8, 2017

Local Artist 'Frankie BTW' born Frank Elliot Raney Jr. to Frank Raney, Sr. and LaNita Raney on April 19th 1993 passed away early, Saturday morning July 8th 2017. He was the eldest of two siblings (Malcolm & Faryn Raney). Frankie B developed lifelong friendships over the years that will be truly cherished, such as BTW (Brothers Through Whatever). He...

Dasean J. Davis

Dasean J. Davis

Jul 8, 2017

DaSean Jackie Davis, 24, was born April 28, 1993 at Menorah Medical Center to Sean Sr. and Vanessa Davis. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, J.T. Nettles; great grandmother, Vera Collins and cousin, Richard Preston III. DaSean received his education in the Hickman Mills School District, graduating from Don Bosco in 2011. He furthered his education at...

Monica R. Hughes

Monica R. Hughes

Jul 8, 2017

Monica Renee Hughes, 43, KCMO, passed away on July 8, 2017. She was born December 7, 1973 to Clay Fountain and Tracy Shaw in Kansas City, Missouri. Her parents preceded her in death. Affectionately known as 'Moni Dew', Monica was adopted at a young age by Clarence Hughes and Phyllis Carlisle who welcomed her into a wonderful loving family....

Michael C. Newton

Michael C. Newton

Jul 6, 2017

Michael Charles Newton, 68, was born December 8, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri to William C. 'W.C.' Newton and Mary Ann (Flanagan) Newton. He was preceded in death by his father, W.C.; both paternal and maternal grandparents; a daughter, Staci Collins; an uncle, Robert 'Bud' Flanagan and many aunts, cousins and close friends. Michael was a lifelong area resident,...

Lenora L. Fair

Lenora L. Fair

Jul 5, 2017

Lenora Lee Fair, 67, passed away on July 5, 2017 at Truman Medical Center Lakewood. Memorial services will be Saturday, July 15, 11:00 a.m. at Christ Our Redeemer A.M.E. Church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Marina A. M. Deruiz

Marina A. M. Deruiz

Jul 5, 2017

Marina Angelica Melendez DeRuiz, 81, passed away on July 5, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 8, 4:00 p.m. at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Visitation will be from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the chapel. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Nina T. Jones

Nina T. Jones

Jul 5, 2017

Nina Tishae' (Rambo) Jones, 39, was born October 20, 1977 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert Robinson and Maggie Rambo. She was the eldest of three children. She was preceded in death by her father, paternal grandparents, and God-mother Idella Brown. Nina was educated in the Kansas City Missouri School District, graduating from Northeast High School in 1996. She...

David Leonard Abrams

David Leonard Abrams

Jul 4, 2017

On June 4, 2017, David Leonard Abrams gained his wings. he was born October 6, 1992 to Theresa Abrams and David Whitmire. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leonard and Mamie Jackson; paternal aunt, Melzina "Kizzy" Love and best friend, Marlin Williams. David received his education in the KCMO and Center School Districts. As an avid...

Willie J. Richard, Jr.

Willie J. Richard, Jr.

Jul 4, 2017

Willie James Richard, Jr., 81, was born August 13, 1930 to Willie James Richard, Sr. and Sally Cobbin Richard. He was the eldest of six siblings. His parents preceded him in death. Willie accepted Christ at an early age at Greenwood Mississippi Church of God in Christ. One of the highlights of his life was going to Sunday School...

Charlene V. Adesina

Charlene V. Adesina

Jul 2, 2017

Charlene Adesina, 74, KCMO, passed away on July 2, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Charlene was lovingly known as 'Chocky' to close family members and friends from Oklahoma. She loved to return to Beggs, Oklahoma to visit her family throughout her life. In Kansas City, she was known as Sister C., Ms. Charlene, Miss Annie, Char, and Granny....

Cale Young

Cale Young

Jul 1, 2017

Cale Young, 52, KCMO, passed away on July 1, 2017 at the home. he was born November 14, 1964 in Marvel, Arkansas to Edward and Lillie (Richardson) Young. His father preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Nicole Middleton; his mother, Lillie Young; sisters, Sandy Muhammad and Sharon Young; two grandchildren and a host of other...

Percy L. Ward

Percy L. Ward

Jul 1, 2017

Percy Lee Ward, 69, KCMO, departed this earthly life to join the angels in heaven on July 1, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospice House. He was born in Mississippi on May 17, 1948 to the union of Roosevelt and Lillie Mae Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Sammy Ward, Sonny Ward and Marshall...

Renee Y. Mcgautha

Renee Y. Mcgautha

Jun 30, 2017

Renée Yvonne McGautha, 66, passed away on June 30, 2017 at Research Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1950 to John C. McGautha, Jr. and the late Gertrude L. Strickland in Kansas City, Kansas. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Derrick McGautha, Gregory Strickland, Rodney McGautha and Jonathan McGautha; and one sister, Linda Strickland. At an...

Laverne Adams

Laverne Adams

Jun 30, 2017

LaVerne Adams, 82, was born March 30, 1935 in Round Lake, Mississippi to the union of Alonzo and Emma Buggs. Her parents, nine brothers, four sisters and three sons preceded her in death. LaVerne was educated in Greenville, Mississippi and attended Sacred Heart School. She later moved to Kansas City, Missouri where she made her home over fifty years....

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