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Helen M. Luckett
Dec 24, 2016
Helen M. Luckett, 87, was born to the union of Reverend Booker and Meda Martin on November 1, 1929. She was the fourth of five children. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; husband, Leroy Luckett; son, Percy L. Martin; granddaughter, Terri Lynn Martin and great grandchild Chevis Martin. Helen was a member of the Sumner High...
Merelene Sutherlin
Dec 23, 2016
Merelene Sutherlin, 73, KCMO, passed away on December 23, 2016. She was born March 4, 1943 in Wilmot, Arkansas to Henry Scott and Irene Sorrells. His parents; five brothers, Alonzo Scott, Frank Scott, Henry Scott, Jr., Eler A.L. Scott and Johnny Scott; two sisters, Florean King and Lorean Randolph; and her daughter, Karen Sutherlin-Morrow all preceded her in death....
Milrene Todd
Dec 21, 2016
Milrene Todd, 82, passed away at Highland Nursing Home on December 21, 2016. She was born May 19, 1934 in Stephens, Arkansas to the late Otis and Clara Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Todd; son, John A. Todd; daughter, Betty J. Todd-Pickens; three brothers and three sisters. Milrene was educated in the public...
Bettie J. Jones
Dec 20, 2016
Bettie Jean Jones was born March 25, 1934 in Goodman, Mississippi to the union of Willie Jay and Earnestine Jones. Having accepted Christ as her personal savior early in life, Bettie was baptized at Church of God in Christ in Earle, Arkansas. Upon moving to Kansas City, she was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and Zion Grove Missionary...
James W. Roberson, Sr.
Dec 20, 2016
James W. Roberson, Sr., was born December 30, 1936 to Goldie Hill and Harvey Patterson, in Platte City, MO but was raised by loving parents William and Savannah Roberson in Kansas City, MO. James was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri school district. He was employed at and retired from Ralston Purina in Kansas City, Missouri. He had many...
Mable Lee Ford
Dec 19, 2016
Mrs. Mable Lee Ford, 87, KCMO, was born to the union of Joseph and Mary Montgomery-Sanders on February 24, 1929 in Bonita, Louisiana. Both parents, eleven siblings and her son, Nathaniel Ford preceded her in death. Mrs. Ford was educated in the Louisiana Public School System and graduated from Bastrop High School. She accepted Christ at an early age...
Latrice Nicole Cannon
Dec 19, 2016
Latrice Nicole Cannon, 25, KCMO, passed away on December 19, 2016. Memorial services will be Saturday, December 31, 12:00 p.m. at Anointed House of Glory. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Jimmie Joe Cook
Dec 17, 2016
Jimmie Joe Cook, 73, KCKS, passed away at his home on December 17, 2016. He was born in Mexico, Missouri on May 11, 1943, the son of Alonzo Verlin and Sylvia Joyce Cook. He was preceded in death by his parents Verlin and Joyce Cook; sister, Shirley (Hayes) Bradford and an infant sibling. Jimmie attended Mexico High School graduating...
Warren Edward Banks Ii
Dec 16, 2016
Warren Edward Banks II, 20, KCMO, passed away on December 16, 2016. He was born August 14, 1996 in Kansas City, Missouri, the middle child of Rochelle Acker and Warren E. Banks. He was preceded in death by his father. Affectionately known as 'Lil Man' or 'Wooda', he received his education in the Hickman Mills School District and graduated...
Geofrey Riri
Dec 13, 2016
Geofrey Riri, 45, Grandview, Missouri, passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center on December 13, 2016. Funeral services will be Friday, January 13, 11:00 a.m. at Evangel Church. Interment Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Steven Lamar Gilbert
Dec 11, 2016
Steven Lamar Gilbert, 48, KCMO, passed away at Truman Medical Center on December 11, 2016. He was born January 30, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Daphne Gilbert and Steven Baston. Both parents; one daughter, Tanya Gilbert and his brother-in-law, Linson Nelson, Jr. preceded him in death. 'Steve', as he was affectionately known, was educated in...
Peggy Rene Brumfield
Dec 10, 2016
Peggy Rene Brumfield, 63, KCMO, passed away on December 10, 2016. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 28, 1952 to the late Theresa Helen and Coleman Johnson. She was preceded in death her beloved daughter, Patrice Johnson and brothers, Carl Johnson and Larry Johnson. Peggy attended St. Louis Public Schools and completed her Bachelor's degree in...
Danny Ray Beverly
Dec 9, 2016
Danny Ray 'Scooby' Beverly, 34, KCMO, passed away on December 9, 2016. He was born June 23, 1982 in Kansas City, Missouri to Cassaundra Marie Beverly and Danny Ray McIntosh. He was the eldest of four children. His great grandfathers, Cecil Whitley and Jessie Beverly; great grandmother, Ida Mae Patterson; grandmother, Lillian Page; sister, Julia M. Meeks; twin brothers,...
Alice Marie Washington
Dec 8, 2016
Alice Marie Washington, 80, of KCMO, passed away at Blue River Care Center on December 8, 2016. She was born July 15, 1936 in Carthage, Texas, the only daughter to the union of the late Jessie Mae Davis and Thomas Jackson. Her brother, Roy Jackson and step-father, Lyle C. Davis, Sr. also preceded her in death. Alice was educated...
John H. Franklin, Jr.
Dec 7, 2016
John H. Franklin, Jr. was the oldest of the union of John and Grace Franklin, born on June 15, 1946 in Kansas City, Kansas. Known as Hank by friends and family, he had many hobbies, which included collecting coins, baseball cards, and books, also raising and training dogs. In high school Hank played the clarinet as a member of...
Cynthia Laverne Jones
Dec 7, 2016
Cynthia LaVerne Jones, 52, passed away December 7, 2016 to rest in the peace of the Lord. She was born June 10, 1964 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the sixth of nine children born to Charles Brooks Sr. and Shirley Brooks. Her parents and siblings, Sharolyn Charles and Kelvin Brooks preceded her in death. Cynthia graduated from Van...
Abwun Lee Brown, Sr.
Dec 6, 2016
Abwun Lee Brown, Sr., 37, of KCMO passed away at the home on December 6, 2016. He was born July 13, 1979 to Josephine Marie Brown in Paola, Kansas. Abwun graduated from high school in Houston, Mississippi and obtained his Associate's degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. He worked diligently for Truman Medical Center as a...
Nicanor Acosta
Dec 6, 2016
Nicantor, 75, was born February 27, 2016 in Colon, Panama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vicente Acosta Chiar and Geralda McKennon Acosta, as well as his brothers, Carlos Acosta and Vicente Acosta. 'Nick', as he was lovingly known, completed his education in Panama City Colon. Nick met the love of his life, Sheila Delmia Acosta and...
Arnett D. Kelley
Dec 5, 2016
Arnett D. Kelley, 41, passed away on December 5, 2016 He was born August 8, 1975 to Albert Bradford III and Tracey (Kelley) Bradford. He was the eldest of their three children. Arnett was preceded to heaven by his father, Albert Bradford III and his nephew, Arnett D. Kelley II. Arnett attended Westport High School before graduating from Job...
Joseph P. Marshall
Dec 4, 2016
Joseph P. Marshall, 52, KCMO, passed away on December 4, 2016. He was born December 23, 1963 in Sikeston, Missouri to Robert and Girlie Mae (Beckwood) Marshall. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Melvena Marshall; seven brothers, Turner Marshall, Bernard Marshall, Gentry Marshall, Darren Brown, Allen Brown Chris Brown and Lewis Brown; four...
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