Minnie Lee Davis
Jan 30, 2017
Minnie Lee Davis, 70, KCMO, passed away on January 30, 2017. She was born September 1, 1946 in Lisbon, Louisiana to Sterling and Mary Lee (Traylor) Thompson. Her parents; one brother, Dayton Wilson and one sister, Barbara Thompson preceded her in death. Minnie was educated in the public schools of Goodpine, Louisiana. For many years she worked as a...
Thomas C. Tillman
Jan 29, 2017
Thomas C. Tillman, 75, Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on January 29, 2017. He was born November 12, 1941 in Indianola, Mississippi to the late Alex and Viola (Sutton) Tillman. His brother, Roosevelt Tillman and sister, Ann Tillman preceded him in death. Thomas was converted and baptized at an early age. He attended Carver Elementary School and graduated from...
Elder Clinton J. Youngman, Jr.
Jan 27, 2017
Elder Clinton J. Youngman, Jr., 95, KCMO, passed away on January 27, 2017. He was born August 11, 1921 in Kansas City, Missouri to Olivia Jones and Clinton Youngman, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olivia Jones and Clinton Youngman; two sons, Butch Youngman and Eric Youngman; two sisters, Eddylene Morris and Ozellla Johnson. Clinton received...
Fred Allen Squalls
Jan 27, 2017
Fred Allen Squalls, 53, KCMO, passed away on January 27, 2017. He was born February 4, 1963 to the union of the late James Simon and Roberta Elmore in Marks, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by one brother, Johnny Elmore and two sisters, Mary Ball and Bertha Hall. Fred received his education at Quitman County High School in...
Emmitt Everett Gregory, Jr.
Jan 26, 2017
Emmitt Everett Gregory, Jr., 86, KCMO, passed away on January 26, 2017. He was born April 4, 1930 in Leigh, Texas to Emmitt E. Gregory, Sr. and Clementine (Boone) Gregory. His parents along with five sisters, three grandsons and a stepdaughter, Bessie Lee Anderson preceded her in death. Emmitt gave his life to Christ at an early age at...
Brice Bahana
Jan 26, 2017
Born on October 9th 1989 in Kigali, Rwanda, Brice Bahana was the youngest son to Libby Dara and Pierre Gakwandi. Brice Bahana loved God first, and if you came across him, he did not hesitate to tell you how God loved you too. His love, compassion and generosity to others were some of the many characteristics he will be...
Danisha Lashae Allen
Jan 25, 2017
Danisha LaShae Allen, 26, was born February 16, 1990 in Kansas City, Missouri to Lela Allen and Donald French. She was preceded in death by her grandfather James H. McKinney, Sr.; three aunts and a cousin. Danisha was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was a member of...
Montay Lamar Thibeaux
Jan 25, 2017
Montay Lamar Thibeaux, 39, Grandview, Missouri, passed away on January 25, 2017. He was born July 20, 1977 in Kansas City, Missouri to John Thibeaux and Linda Johnson. Montay attended Hickman Mills High School. He gave his life to Christ at an early age. Montay loved kids and music. He was very respectful and never met a stranger, He...
Henry C. Ellis
Jan 22, 2017
Henry C. Ellis was born January 22, 1936 at 2:30 a.m. in Ft. Worth, Texas to Henry Ellis and Eula (Henderson) Ellis. His parents and two sons, Danny Ellis and Curtis Ellis preceded him in death. Henry was educated in the public schools of Ft. Worth, Texas until he relocated to Kansas City, Missouri. Henry joined the United States...
Raymond Charles Jones
Jan 22, 2017
Raymond Charles Jones, 58, was born September 29, 1958 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Charles Edward Jones and Carrie L. (Marshall) Jones. He was preceded in death by his father; brother Eric Jones and sister Vicki Adams. Raymond has lived in Kansas City since the age of seven. He was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri School District and attended...
Mary Alice Pollard
Jan 21, 2017
Mary Alice (Walsh Smith) Pollard, 83, affectionately known as 'Bert', was born July 6, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri as the only child to Bennie and Ruth Walsh. Both parents preceded her in death. Mary attended Lincoln High School, where she was the lead Master of the Lincoln Majorettes. After graduation, she was united in marriage to John L....
Michael Leroy Haynes, Sr.
Jan 21, 2017
Michael LeRoy Haynes, Sr., 76, was born September 25, 1940 in Kansas City, Kansas to Jeanette (Green) and Charles Haynes, Sr. He was preceded in death by both parents; brothers, Charles Haynes, Jr. and Reginald Haynes; and sisters Katherine Carroll and Ardella Bell. Michael was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated from Sumner High...
Andre Tyrone Norton
Jan 19, 2017
Andre Tyrone Norton, 45, affectionately known as 'Dre' or 'Ty' by his friends and family, was born March 15, 1971 to Herman and Lucy Norton. He was the last born of four children and was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Norton and both paternal and maternal grandparents. Andre attended school in the Kansas City public school district,...
Annie B. Stevenson
Jan 18, 2017
Annie B. Stevenson, 81, KCMO, passed away on January 18, 2017. 'Madea', as she was affectionately known, was born March 30, 1935 in Rayville, Louisiana to the union of J. McClanahan and Ora D. Simmons. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ora D. Whatley; sister, Edith jean Leach; and her eldest and most cherished son, Ronald Stevenson....
Verdis Linda Barnes
Jan 17, 2017
Verdis Linda Barnes, 66, was born March 3, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Horace Lee Kinney, Sr. and Jacqueline Rose (Reese) Kinney. Her siblings, Harry Floyd, Rosemary Floyd, Apryl Floyd and Amber Floyd all preceded her in death. Verdis was educated in Los Angeles, California. She was employed by UCLA for a number of years until...
Doris Nadine Mathis
Jan 17, 2017
'A time to be born' Doris Nadine Mathis, 61, was born May 28, 1955. She was the second of eight children born to Shirley Ann Looney. Doris was a mother figure to all of her siblings. She was strong disciplinarian; both stern and loving to all her siblings who will miss her tremendously. She leaves to celebrate her life:...
Arqueitus Marie Porter
Jan 16, 2017
Arqueitus Marie Porter, 61, KCMO, passed away on January 16, 2017. Memorial services will be Saturday, January 28, 2:00 p.m. at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Godfrey Powell
Jan 16, 2017
Godfrey Powell, 78, was born October 1, 1938 to Naomi Buseer and Perry (Buddy) Powell. He was a Kansas City, Kansas native. He was preceded in death by both his parents and his daughter Ramona Goodseal. Godfrey was an only child and he received his education in Kansas City, MO. Also, he served honorably in the United States Army...
Michael Carl Dacus
Jan 15, 2017
Michael Carl Dacus, 69, Grandview, Missouri, passed away on January 15, 2017. He was born December 13, 1947 to Clarice and Robert Dacus, Sr., in Omaha, Nebraska. Michael was the third of seven children. He was preceded in death by both parent and siblings, Robert Dacus, Brian Dacus and Mark Dacus. Michael grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, where he...
Tameshea Tanya' Townsel
Jan 14, 2017
Tameshea Tanyá Townsel, 45, was born on June 9, 1971 to Robert Tolliver and Helen Green. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Eddie and Ora Green, who preceded her in death. She received her education through the Kansas City Missouri School District. Being baptized at an early age, Tameshea enjoyed worshipping at Victorious Life Church when her health...
