Almeta F. Williams
May 3, 2017
Almeta Faye (Coleman). Williams, 66, entered into eternal rest on May 3, 2017 at Research Medical Center. Almeta Faye, as she was affectionately known, was born in Menifee, Arkansas on May 23, 1950 to the union of the late Elbert and Arethia (Green) Coleman. Almeta Faye confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Philadelphia...
Rosie Mae Little
May 3, 2017
Rosie Mae Little, 58, passed away on May 3, 2017 at Menorah Medical Center. She was born May 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois to John C. Crowder and Bertha Luckett. She is survived by a sister, Van Hicks of Toledo, OH and a host of other relatives and friends. Private disposition. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors....
Billy Jean Patton
May 2, 2017
Born April 10, 1933 in Conway, Arkansas to Joe and Willie Stephens, Billy Jean attended Sumner High School. After losing her twin sister, Betty Jean, in 1971, she raised her six children and her twin's six children as one family. She secured a position at the KCMO Social Security Administration Federal Building. In 1972, she married her soul mate,...
Carl Earl Lewis
May 1, 2017
Carl Earl Lewis, 61, KCMO, passed away on May 1, 2017 at the home. He was born January 7, 1956 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to Wilbur Lewis and Mamie Rankins. Both parents; one brother, Cledell Lewis and one sister, Shirley Morris preceded him in death. Affectionately known as 'Pete' or 'Uncle Pete', he attended the public schools of Kansas...
Marjorie Ruth Shields
May 1, 2017
Marjorie Ruth Shields, 97, was born April 13, 1920 to James B. and Irene Shields in Clay County near Liberty, Missouri. She attended grade school in White Oaks, just a few miles from her home. Marjorie had a stroke at an early age which left her to be cared for by her loving family. She was always there to...
Louise Ruff
Apr 29, 2017
Louise Ruff, 70, passed away on April 29, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital East. She was born February 6, 1947 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Cornelius Sr. and Dessie Bell Ruff. She was preceded in death by parents, grandparents, brothers Cecil Ruff and Glen Ruff, sisters Lillie Bell Ruff and Ora Lee Young, as well as other loving family members....
John L. Jamison
Apr 27, 2017
John L. Jamison, 60, was born May 13, 1956 to the union of Robert Caper and Lou Eddie Jamison in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Both parents; one brother, Robert Caper; two sisters, Eddie L. Sharp and Bernie Caper all preceded him in death. John was educated in the Kalamazoo, Michigan Public Schools and attended Loy Norrix High School. He later moved...
Hazel T. Mckeel
Apr 27, 2017
Hazel T. McKeel, 88, KCMO, passed away on April 27, 2017 to awaken in heaven with her Lord and Savior. She was born April 9, 1929 to the union William and Mary E. Coleman in Kansas City, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings and her husband, Bobbie McKeel. Hazel attended Dunbar Elementary, Northeast Junior...
Cheryl Yvonne Burleson
Apr 27, 2017
Cheryl Yvonne Burleson, 64, KCMO, was born September 5, 1952 in Nashville, Arkansas to James Edward and Ella Ruth Shaw. She was the eldest of seven children. Cheryl left this life and began living with the Lord on April 27, 2017. Her parents, brother Allen Wayne Shaw, and nephew Keeton Shaw preceded her in death. Cheryl grew up in...
Virginia Ann Martin-Williams
Apr 26, 2017
Virginia Ann Martin-Williams, 67, departed this life on April 26, 2017 at Plaza Manor Nursing Home. She was born November 18, 1949 in Amory, Mississippi to the union of Esaw Dean and Virginia Faye Gilleylen. Preceding her in death were her beloved grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, son Lester Gilleylen and husband Litt Williams. Virginia was educated in the public...
Anthony R. Branscumb
Apr 26, 2017
Anthony Renay Branscumb, 56, entered this world on June 15, 1960 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the proud son of Will Branscumb and the late Elorse M. Durst. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Doyle Branscumb, Will Branscumb, Jr., Darrell Branscumb and Cheryl Hughes. At the age of five, his family moved to Denver, Colorado where he received...
George Davis Jr.
Apr 26, 2017
George Davis, Jr., 62, KCMO, passed away on April 26, 2017 at the home. He was born July 4, 1954 to the union of George Allen Davis, Sr. and Ruth Davis Cade in Kansas City, Missouri. His parents preceded him in death. As a lifelong area resident, George was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools and attended...
Richard Eugene Gunn
Apr 26, 2017
Richard Eugene Gunn, 49, was born June 22, 1967 to the union of Ronald and Shirley (Barfield) Gunn in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father Ronald Gunn, and a sister LaTonya Renee Gunn. Richard was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Northeast High School. He accepted Christ while under the...
Walter S. Butler, Sr.
Apr 25, 2017
A Time to be Born Monday, October 18, 1936 in New Orleans, LA., Zeola Kingston and Sanders Butler, Sr. welcomed their baby son, Walter Scott Butler, Sr. A Time to Die Tuesday, April 25, 2017, God called his son home. A Time to Plant Mr. Walter Scott Butler, Sr. was an extraordinary man. He lived a life full of...
Edward L. Dryden Iii
Apr 23, 2017
Edward Lucifer Dryden III 'Tre' ' was born on November 15, 1977, in Kansas City, Kansas to Sharon Gladys Marshall-Dryden and Edward Lucifer Dryden, Jr. He departed this life peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at his home in Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 39. Preceding Tre's death were his grandparents Isaac & Jessie Marshall, and Aline...
Sheila D. Sorrells-Mitchell
Apr 22, 2017
Sheila Diane Sorrells-Mitchell, 59, KCMO, departed this earthly life for her heavenly home on April 22, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House. She was born June 12, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Birdie Mae Sorrells and Render Freeman. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Willie Ray and Esther Sorrells; brother, Clifton 'Baby Brother' Sorrells;...
Ruthann Harley
Apr 22, 2017
Ruthann Harley, 79, was born May 2, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Ethel Hughes and Henry Hayes, who both preceded her in death. Ruthann was educated in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania School District. Her trade was in electronics.For many years Ruthann worked for Philco Ford, where she perfected her talents. In 1954, she married Robert Lee Harley who also preceded...
Marvin Dewayne Kelly
Apr 21, 2017
Marvin Dewayne Kelly, 52, was born August 7, 1964 in Holly Grove, Arkansas to the late Elmer Knowles and Moristeen Bright. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmore Knowles; daughter, LaToya Coakes; brother, Art T. Brown; and sisters, Vera Bright King and Beatrice Bright Cunningham. Marvin, affectionately known as 'Kelly Mac' or 'Kelly', departed this life on...
Mary Ann Robins
Apr 20, 2017
Mary Ann Robins, 67, KCMO, passed away on April 20, 2017 at the home. She was born February 4, 1950 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the union of Johnnie and Queen Ester Stinson. She was the eldest of seven children, and was preceded in death by both parents and two brothers, Terrance Stinson and Joseph Stinson. The family moved to...
Walter Merritt Jr.
Apr 19, 2017
Walter Merritt, Jr., 69, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on April 19, 2017 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He was born December 26, 1947 to the union of Walter Merritt, Sr. and Mildred (Rentie) Merritt in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His father and three brothers, Elder James Merritt, Lewis Merritt and Ernest Merritt all preceded him in death. Walter relocated...
