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Tiffany A. Jackson

Tiffany A. Jackson

Nov 19, 2016

Tiffany A. Jackson, 36, KCMO, passed away on November 19, 2016. She was born February 24, 1980 in Kansas City, Missouri to Bettye Jones and Timothy Jackson. Private disposition. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Walter Leroy Harris, Jr.

Walter Leroy Harris, Jr.

Nov 18, 2016

Walter Leroy Harris, Jr., 52, was born July 28, 1964 to Rosetta and Walter Leroy Harris, Sr. His father; step-father, Ervin Clark; paternal and maternal paternal grandparents; and step-brother, Eugene Clark, preceded him in death. Walter gave his life to Christ at early age and attended St. John's Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Gladney. Walter graduated...

Denise Richardson

Denise Richardson

Nov 17, 2016

Denise Richardson, 60, KCMO, passed away on November 17, 2016. She was born January 23, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri to Earline Nelson and Ardred Shackelford. Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Regina Gilbert and son, Myron Sallard. Denise was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri. She was such a loving and compassionate, which...

Gerard Sequan Knighten

Gerard Sequan Knighten

Nov 17, 2016

Gerard Sequan Knighten, 27, KCMO, passed away on November 17, 2016. He was born to Derrick Coppins and Donetta Knighten on June 28th, 1989 in Bronx, New York. He was a bright baby and later became a big brother to his very first best friend, Janise Knighten-Norton. Family and friends said that after she was born, you never saw...

James Bernard Moore

James Bernard Moore

Nov 17, 2016

Deacon James Bernard Moore, 66, KCMO, passed away at Truman Medical Center on November 17, 2016. He was born September 13, 1950, the third son of Julius and Mattie Moore in Kansas City, Missouri. James accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of seven at St. Stephen Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. John...

John Douglas Elston

John Douglas Elston

Nov 15, 2016

John Douglas Elston, 73, was born May 9, 1943 in Talladega, Alabama to James and Irene Elston. His parents; five brothers, Karcile Elston, Willie Elston, Ernest Elston, Jerry Elston and Wallace Elston; two sisters, Lillie Elston and Gladys Milbry; and son-in-law, Trent Williams all preceded him in death. John joined St. Mary Baptist Church in Lincoln, Alabama at an...

Dr. Pili Jelani Robinson

Dr. Pili Jelani Robinson

Nov 14, 2016

Dr. Pili Jelani Robinson, 43, formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, peacefully departed this earthly life on Monday, November 14, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 16, 1973 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Jerry J. and Bessie J. (Topps) Robinson. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers and maternal grandmother. Pili was a...

Arthur Milton Garnett

Arthur Milton Garnett

Nov 8, 2016

Arthur Milton Garnett, 84, KCMO, passed away on November 8, 2016. He was born January 27, 1932 in Carrollton, Missouri to William H. Garnett and Hallie Oliver Garnett. He was one of ten children born to this union. His parents and eight siblings, William H. Garnett, Jr., James Garnett, Wanda Walker, Oneida Ruby, Mayme Pearson, Joann Morgan, Anna Garnett...

Virginia Mae Wright

Virginia Mae Wright

Nov 6, 2016

Mother Virginia Mae Wright, 89, was born June 1, 1927 to the union of Leonard Goodlow and Opal Mae Brooks. She was raised in a small close knit community in White Cloud, Kansas with lots of family and friends. Being Daddy's girl, Virginia welcomed the opportunity to take a job at Swift Packing House in Omaha, Nebraska with her...

Harold Woods, Jr.

Harold Woods, Jr.

Nov 6, 2016

Harold 'Greasy' Woods, Jr., 59, was born December 22, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harold Woods, Sr. and Cora M. Woods . He was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Woods and a sister, Diane Woods. Harold attended Central High School. He worked as a firefighter, at Swope Parkway Health Center and in the construction field. Harold...

Pansy Ree Findley

Pansy Ree Findley

Nov 5, 2016

Pansy Ree Findley, 93, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on November 5, 2016. She was born September 22, 1923 in Atlanta, Texas to Rayfield and Mary Pool. She was the only girl of seven brothers, six of who preceded her in death along with her parents. Pansy met Johnnie Lee Findley, Sr. in Texas and to this union ten...

Howard Harris

Howard Harris

Nov 4, 2016

Howard Harris, 64, KCMO, passed away on November 4, 2016. He was born June 12, 1952 to the late York and Bessie Harris in Pickens, Mississippi. He was the youngest of nine children. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sharon Scott-Harris; four brothers, Cottrell Marshall, Elijah Harris, York Harris, Jr. and Delton Harris; three sisters, Annie...

Roderick Harold Sallard

Roderick Harold Sallard

Nov 4, 2016

Roderick Harold Sallard, 56, was born onDecember 15, 1960 to the union of Arthur H. Sallard and Norma Jean (Washington) Young in Chicago, Illinois. His parents; three brothers, Berdell Sallard, Michael Sallard and Kevin Sallard all preceded him in death. Roderick was educated in the Kansas City public schools attending Wendell Phillips Elementary and graduating from Southeast High School...

Shirley O. Smith

Shirley O. Smith

Nov 2, 2016

Shirley O. Smith, 92, Grandview, Missouri. passed away on November 2, 2016. She was born March 27, 1924 in Greenville, South Carolina to James and Ozella (Griffin) Todd. She is survived by her daughter, Annette Black of Grandview, Missouri and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held in Greer, South Carolina.

Melvin Smith

Melvin Smith

Nov 2, 2016

Melvin Smith, 80, KCMO, went home to be with the Lord on November 2, 2016, surrounded by family and friends at Research Medical Center. He was born September 6, 1936 in Humphrey, Arkansas to Roberta Smith and Wilson Smith Sr. He was the oldest born to this union. He was preceded in death by mother, Roberta Smith; father, Wilson...

Marion 'Walt Baby Love' Goines

Marion 'Walt Baby Love' Goines

Nov 2, 2016

Marion Walter Vernell Goines, 61, of Fort Worth, Texas formerly of Kansas City, Missouri died on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Harris Methodist Medical Center. He was born July 8, 1955 to the union of Marion W. Goines, Sr. and Hortense (Barber) Goines in Kansas City, Kansas. His daughter, Lorraine Goines preceded him in death. Marion was educated in...

Voyce Stanley Jones

Voyce Stanley Jones

Nov 1, 2016

Voyce Stanley Jones, 86, was born March 10, 1930, the youngest son to the union of the late James Isaac Jones and Jessie Marie Renick, in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was preceded in death by a brother, Maurice Jones; three sisters, Virginia Lee Childs, Beverly Jane Hardin and Dorothy Louise Anderson. Voyce accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior...

Andrew Watson

Andrew Watson

Oct 31, 2016

Andrew 'Buck' 'Andy' Watson, 82, was born April 8, 1934 in Columbus, Mississippi to the union of Willie James Watson and Flora Vaughn. Andy was educated in the Columbus School System. He would answer the call to serve his country from September 1952 - July 1954, serving the Korean Conflict. After returning home, he spent some time in New...

Billy Sack White

Billy Sack White

Oct 29, 2016

Billy Sack White, 77, was the youngest of seven children born to Sandy and Katie White on June 4, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri. Both parents, two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. 'Sack', as he was affectionately known, received his education in the Kansas City, Missouri public school system. He worked as a painter for forty-one...

Wilder L. Robinson

Wilder L. Robinson

Oct 29, 2016

Wilder L. Robinson, 69, Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away on October 29, 2016. She was born March 21, 1947 to Theodore and Juanita (Moore) Poke in Kansas City, Missouri. She is survived by her son, Brian Robinson of Lee's Summit, Missouri and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be Friday, November 4, 11:00 a.m. at...

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