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...
Marcia Marie Lacy
Apr 17, 2017
Marcia Marie (Celestine) Lacy, 65, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on April 17, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House. She was born October 23, 1951 to the union of Isaiah Cornelius and Ola Mae Celestine. She was preceded in death by her father, Isaiah C. Celestine; stepfather, John W. Harbin; sister, Cherita Jo Celestine; and a grandson, Curtis...
Bobby L. Trotter, Sr.
Apr 15, 2017
Bobby L. Trotter, Sr., 83, KCMO, passed away on April 15, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House. He was born August 3, 1933 in Vicks, Arkansas to the late Calvin Trotter and Janie Averiett. He was preceded in death by a daughter and sister. Bobby was educated in the public schools of Arkansas and graduated from Chico County...
Jason Lamont Holly
Apr 15, 2017
Jason Lamont Holly, 41, KCMO, passed away April 15, 2017. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 19, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Leona Inez Scott
Apr 14, 2017
Leona Inez Scott, 67, formerly of KCMO, passed away on April 14, 2017 at Swope Ridge Nursing Home. She was born March 9, 1950 in Kansas City, Kansas to Leon Scott and Lee John Webb. She is survived by a son, Leon J. Slaughter, Jr. and a host of other relatives and friends. Private disposition. Services conducted by Duane...
Dyamund Eugene Shields
Apr 13, 2017
Dyamund Eugene Shields, 45, KCMO, passed away on April 13, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospice House. A born again Christian and tireless entrepreneur in entertainment, real estate, culinary, beverage and technology industries, was born April 6, 1972 to the union James A. Shields and Mary C. Shields. Dyamund attended Troost Elementary, C.A. Franklin Elementary, Bingham Junior High and Southwest...
Charles A. Taylor, Sr.
Apr 13, 2017
Charles Albert Taylor, Sr., 83, was born October 8, 1933 in Plattsburg, Missouri to Charles Elmore Taylor and Nellie (Bailey) Taylor. He was the younger of two children. Affectionately known as, 'Sonny Boy', Charles received his education in the public schools of Plattsburg, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri. He was united in marriage to his soulmate, Annabelle Smith on...
Rodney Bryan Dorsey, Jr.
Apr 11, 2017
Rodney Bryan Dorsey, Jr., 12, passed away on April 11, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital - East. He was born December 9, 2004 to Rodney Sr. and Shirley (Manning) Dorsey. Rodney attended Liggett Trail Education Center in Blue Springs, Missouri for nine years. He played softball for 'The Exceptionals' and also graced the cover of author Tavis Smiley's book,...
Arcental Hoover
Apr 11, 2017
Arcental Hoover, 78, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away on April 11, 2017 at the home. Final services conducted by Marks Funeral Home, Fordyce, Arkansas. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Mary Frances Lockhart
Apr 9, 2017
Mary Frances Lockhart, 75, KCMO, passed away on April 9, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born June 21, 1941 in Clayton, Alabama to the union of Richard Cecil, Sr. and Maggie Mae Anglin. She was one of nine children. Both parents and three brothers, Arthur Lee, Rev. Yalter Zachary and Richard Cecil, Jr., all preceded her...
Prenthia Ellen Carter
Apr 9, 2017
Prenthia Ellen Carter, 84, KCMO, passed away on April 9, 2017 at the home. She was born April 14, 1932 in Wayside, Kansas to the union of Bennie Sr. and Savannah Mosley.The Mosley family later relocated to Independence, Kansas. At the age of 14, Prenthia was baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit at Saint...
