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...
Terry Tyrone Carlisle, Sr.
Apr 8, 2017
Terry Tyrone Carlisle, Sr., 53, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away on April 8, 2017 at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1963 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the union of Aaron Sr. and Irene Ann (Wicks) Carlisle. He was preceded in death by his father and sisters, Tanga Carlisle and Patricia Carlisle. Terry gave...
Monique L.F. Williams
Apr 6, 2017
Monique Lenora Fayshun Williams, 45, OPKS, passed away on April 6, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House. She was born April 11, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri to Johnny J. Williams, Sr. and Mary Helen Reece. Her grandmother, Arzelia Macon and sister, April M. Williams preceded her in death. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Monique graduated...
Rev. Clarence W. Campbell, Sr.
Apr 6, 2017
Rev. Clarence Wesley Campbell, Sr., 85, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on April 6, 2017 at Shawnee Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 15, 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church. Interment Blue Ridge Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences...
Georgia Ann Jackson
Apr 6, 2017
Georgia Ann Jackson, 77, KCMO, passed away on April 4, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born August 2, 1939 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, the only child of the late Dallas and Lorine (Wright) Jackson. In 1954, Georgia moved to Kansas City, Missouri where she resided with her mother until her mother's passing. She was a dedicated employee of...
Carl Eugene Bomar
Apr 5, 2017
Carl Eugene Bomar, 62, passed away on April 5, 2017 at the home. He was born March 27, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles and Rose Lee (Hobby) Bomar. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary A. Bomar. Carl was educated in the Kansas City Missouri School District, attending Westport High School. He...
Janice Marie Miller
Apr 3, 2017
Janice Marie (Turner) Miller, 60, KCMO, passed away on April 3, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospice House. She was born September 27, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri to Carrie Turner and Herbert Leroy Dixon. She was preceded in death by her father and her son, Martinez Lamont Turner. Janice attended Manual High School and later graduated from House of...
Orlando E. Gray
Apr 1, 2017
Orlando E. Gray, 32, KCMO, passed away on April 1, 2017 at the home. He was born February 27, 1985 in Kansas City, Missouri to Avette B. Gray and Antonio E. Mosby. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Mosby, Sr.; grandmother, Birdie McMillian; uncle, Calvin Wilkins and cousin, Cordell Mosby. Orlando was educated in the Kansas...
Joe V. Cleaves, Sr.
Apr 1, 2017
Joe V. Cleaves, Sr., 81, KCMO, passed away on April 1, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House. He was born November 27, 1935 in Caruthersville, Missouri to the late Armstead Cleaves and Thelma Haliburton. His daughter, Rosetta Cleaves; brothers, Freddy Cleaves, William Cleaves, Sonny Cleaves and sister, Edna Barnes all preceded him in death. Joe was educated in...
Melinda Faye Holland
Apr 1, 2017
Melinda Faye Holland, 55, of Raymore, Missouri, was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 18, 1962, to Mathew Mitchell, Sr. and Nancy Ann Cobb. She departed this life on April 1, 2017 to begin her eternal journey with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Melinda was preceded in death by her father Mathew Mitchell, Sr. and sister Ernist...
Pamala J. Herron
Mar 30, 2017
Pamala J. Herron, 64, was born August 12, 1952 in Kansas City, Kansas to her mother Betty Jean Sutton and was raised by her adoptive mother Christine Hillmon, both of whom preceded her in death. Pamala was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri School District where she attended Manual High School and later earned her General Education Diploma. She...
Darrell D. Smith
Mar 27, 2017
Darrell DeJaun Smith 'Big Darrell', 37, was born October 15, 1979 in Kansas City, MissourI to Eugene Acklin and Nelline (Webb) Smith. Darrell confessed his life to Christ at an early age; he attended Pleasant Green Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas under the leadership of Rev. David L Gray. Like so many of us, Darrell strayed from his...
Rev. Robert L. Houston
Mar 27, 2017
Robert 'Bob' Houston, 58, was born November 6, 1958 in Memphis, Tennessee to Harold Daniel Houston, Sr. and Josephine Houston. He was the fourth of seven children. In 1964 the family relocated to Pittsburg, California where Robert continued his education in the local Pittsburg school system and graduated from All Saints University in Lexington, Mississippi. After settling in Pittsburg,...
Reginald E. Morgan
Mar 26, 2017
Reginald E. Morgan, 59, KCMO, passed away on March 26, 2017. He was born December 23, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri to Onia Leon Morgan, Sr. and Frances (Carey) Morgan. His parents and sister, Beverly Morgan preceded him in death. Reginald attended Phyllis Wheatley Elementary, Lincoln Junior High and graduated from Lincoln Senior High School in 1976. He was...
John Zebedee Powers, Jr.
Mar 25, 2017
John Zebedee Powers, Jr., 68, of Lenexa, Kansas, was born December 13, 1948 to John and Corine Powers in Anniston, Alabama. His parents and brother, Anthony Powers, Sr. preceded him in death. John moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1959. After graduating from Paseo High School in 1966, he soon after began his first job with the United States...
Adrienne Denise Williams-Wilson
Mar 20, 2017
Adrienne Denise Williams-Wilson, 53, was born on December 10, 1963 to the union of John and Mary (Foster) Wilson in Kansas City, Kansas. Her parents and grandparents all preceded her in death. As a lifelong area resident, Adrienne was educated in the Kansas City Missouri public schools and attended Paseo High School. She was employed for many years at...
