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...
Johnny Lee Webb
Jan 14, 2017
Johnny Lee Webb, 70, was born October 25, 1946 in Charleston, Missouri to Allen and Georgia Annie Mae Webb. He was lovingly called Uncle Yeat or Johnny's Boy by everyone that knew him. He served in the military for many years and was employed by Ford Motor Company - Claycomo for over 20 years. Johnny was a member of...
Ozell Walker Jr.
Jan 14, 2017
Ozell Walker, Jr., was born February 24, 1954, to the late Annie Bell (nee Banks) and Ozell Walker, Sr. in St. Louis, Missouri. Ozell grew up and was educated in the St. Louis Public School system and was a 1973 graduate of Beaumont High School. Oz met his former wife, Rochelle Hughes in 1978 and they married on February...
Gertrude Jernagin
Jan 14, 2017
Gertrude (Harris) Jernagin, 90, KCMO, passed away on January 14, 2017. She was born March 16, 1926 to sharecroppers, Walter and Lelar (Bryant) Harris on the Whaley Plantation in Whaley, Mississippi. She was the fifth of eleven children. Both parents; five brothers Willie Lee Byant, Walter Harris, Jr., Dudley Harris, Luther Harris and James Harris; and four sisters, Louise...
Joshua Cobb
Jan 13, 2017
On January 13, 2017, Joshua Cobb went to be with the Lord in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born February 28, 1934, the son of Venson and Viola Cobb in Marshall, Texas. Josh was preceded in death by his father and mother; five brothers: Venson Cobb, Jr., Homer Cobb, Orenzo Cobb, Perry Cobb, Harold Ray Cobb; four sisters, Mable...
Patrick Leon Williams
Jan 12, 2017
Patrick L. Williams, 67, was born April 3, 1949 in Marshall, Texas to Anthony Williams II and Johnnie Mae Marshall-Bennett. His parents preceded him in death. Patrick was educated in the public schools of Marshall, Texas. As a United States Army veteran, he served two years before being discharged. Patrick was united in marriage to Ms. Elnora Shelton on...
Dimple Yvonne Farr
Jan 12, 2017
Mother Dimple Yvonne Farr, 73, peacefully passed away on Thursday evening, January 12, 2017 at Research Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri. Mother Farr was the beloved wife and best friend of her one and only love, the late Archie Louis Farr of Kansas City, Missouri. Archie, along with her father, Sullivan Jackson;...
Infant A'Riyah Mirrekle Lewis
Jan 11, 2017
Infant A'Riyah Mirrekle Lewis was born May 23, 2016 to Adrian Mont Lewis, Sr. and Felicia Danielle Webb. Her family had the pleasure of loving her and seeing her little personality shine bright for seven months, 2 weeks, and five days. After a rough start being born premature and struggling with acute liver disease, she passed gently into the...
Melvin Eugene Jones
Jan 11, 2017
Melvin Eugene Jones, 53, was born April 11, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri to Roosevelt and Barbara Jones. His father preceded him in death. Melvin was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri, graduating from Paseo High School class of 1981. At the age of eighteen, he joined the United States Army serving in Fort Benning, Georgia...
Infant Ki'Keara Z. Monroe
Jan 10, 2017
Infant Ki'Keara Z. Monroe passed away on January 10, 2017. Memorial services will be Saturday, January 21, 12:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Raytown. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Athril Lee Jenkins
Jan 9, 2017
Athril Lee Jenkins, 74, was born on May 10, 1942. She was the tenth of thirteen children born to Lessie and Pearl Sasser of Lewisville, AR. Both parents; eight brothers, Floyd Sasser Sr, Lloyd Sasser, Jewel Sasser, Hollis Sasser, Lessie Sasser Jr., Willie Dean 'WD' Sasser, Shepard 'OV' Sasser, and Leon Sasser; and three sisters, Geraldine Powell, Pearlean Armstrong,...
