Larry D. Sneed
Oct 10, 2016
Larry D. Sneed, 71, was born January 16, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to Edna and Sarah (Stewart) Sneed. His parents, five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. As a lifelong area resident, Larry received his education through local Catholic schools. By trade, he worked as a painter for many years until health began to fail. On...
Fred A. Smith Vi
Oct 5, 2016
Fred Armer Smith VI, 52, was born December 29, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the second child born to the union of Fred Armer Smith V and Alice Faye Bedford-Smith. His father preceded him in death. Fred attended Graceland Elementary School and graduated from Park Hill North High School in 1982. He accepted Christ as his personal...
Aaron Anthony Elmore, Sr.
Oct 5, 2016
Aaron Anthony Elmore, Sr., 28, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away on October 5, 2016. He was born July 27, 1988 in Kansas City, Missouri to Aaron E. Elmore, Jr. and Rhonda Williams. His father and his grandfather, Aaron E. Elmore Sr. preceded him in death. Aaron attended Raytown High School and later graduated from the Adult Basics Education...
Lavell E. Franklin, Jr.
Oct 3, 2016
LaVell E. Franklin, Jr., 27, formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on October 3, 2016 in Santa Cruz, California. He was born June 8, 1989 to LaVell E. Franklin, Sr. and Adrienne L. Doolin in Kansas City, Missouri. LaVell received his education in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri and San Diego, California. He had the best...
Kathleen Marie Davis
Oct 3, 2016
On Monday, October 3rd, Kathleen Marie McFarlane-Davis left this earth to join her heavenly father and become one of his honorary angels. In her 71 years of life, the mantra she lived by was, 'Love in action speaks louder than words. Pass it on.' and also, the biblical scripture, 'Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean...
Malik M. Hatten
Oct 3, 2016
Malik M. Hatten,48, was born January 30, 1968 to Basil M. Hatten and Fadilah Hatten in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was a life long resident. He was preceded in death by his mother. He received his elementary education at the University of Islam and Clara Muhammad Schools, where his mother was both a teacher and principal. He attended...
Viney Handley
Oct 2, 2016
Viney Handley, 94, completed her race to be with Jesus on Sunday morning, October 2, 2016. 'Mama Handley' was born November 28, 1921 to the union of the late Andrew and Roberta Burton Burns in Mahare, Texas. When she was two years old, her mother united in marriage to Adolphus Anderson. To this union three sisters: Catherine, Ruth and...
Christian Royal Crockett, Sr.
Oct 2, 2016
Christian Royal Crockett, Sr., 35, was born May 7, 1981 in Kansas City, Missouri to William B. Hunter and Tina R. McGowan. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Johnny 'Big John' McGowan, Jr.; grandfather, Henry C. Crockett; grandmother, Lenora Hunter; brothers, Johnny McGowan III and Michael McGowan; uncles, Michael Warren, Charles Crockett and Richard Lumpkins; aunt, Tracie...
Artesha Marie Singleton
Oct 1, 2016
Artesha Marie 'Pookie' Singleton, 27, KCMO, passed away on October 1, 2016. She was born February 9, 1989 in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Archie Singleton, Jr. and Marsha Singleton. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Martha Singleton, Jessie Anderson, Cleveland Singleton, Carrie Singleton, Lucille Isaac and Shelby Roberson; and an aunt, Carroll Lloyd. 'Tesha',...
Marcus Tremaine Mondaine, Jr.
Oct 1, 2016
Marcus Tremaine Mondaine, Jr., 23, KCMO, passed away on October 1, 2016. He was born July 10, 1993 to Marcus T. Mondaine, Sr. and Evette R. Moore in Kansas City, Missouri. His grandfathers, Douglas Moore, Sr., John Mondaine, Sr., Jonas Morehead and Arthur Henderson, Sr.; grandmothers, Myrtle Moore, Magnolia Morehead, Benetta Mondaine and Maxine Henderson; four cousins, Victor Roseberry,...
Gerald Eugene Black
Oct 1, 2016
Gerald Eugene Black, 73, KCMO, stepped into eternity with Christ on October 1, 2016. 'The Daddy' was born December 2, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas Charles and Hazel Black. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Wynona Black; three sons, Gerald Black III, Bradley Black (Toya) and Kemuel Bellows; daughter, Wynona Black; mother, Hazel Black; four siblings, Charles...
Lisa Ann Cook
Sep 29, 2016
Lisa Ann Cook, 59, KCMO, passed away on September 29, 2016. She was born January 15, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri to Walton R. Miller and Theola A. Cook. Her parents; children, Anthony Cook and Nina Cook; sisters, Cynthia Hawkins, LaVaughn Penrice, Christina Ealom, April Cook; father-in-law, Elmer Gilbert, Sr. and mother-in-law, Angeline Gilbert all preceded her in death....
Anthony Lamar Randle, Sr.
Sep 27, 2016
Anthony Lamar Randle, Sr., 61, entered this life on March 6, 1955 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the eldest of eight children born to Cunnie and Bernadine Randle. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bernadine Randle and his brother, Cunnie Lee Randle, Jr. 'Tony' attended East High School where he played in the band. He went...
Jerome Elliott Johnson
Sep 25, 2016
Jerome Elliott Johnson, 59, was born September 28, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri to Aaron Charles Dean and Rose Pauline Dean. He was preceded in death by both parents and a beloved brother Aaron Ray Johnson. As a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, Jerome was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri public schools where he attended Westport...
Wanda L. Grant
Sep 25, 2016
Wanda L. McClain Grant, 73, KCMO, passed away on September 25, 2016. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 1, 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist 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.
Sierra Monet Rucker-Theus
Sep 25, 2016
Sierra Monet Rucker-Theus, 29, KCMO, passed away on September 25, 2016. She was born May 11, 1987 to Edwin Rucker and Tonya Canady in Kansas City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Hubert and Lorraine Rucker; maternal grandmother, Geraldine Canady; great aunt, Juanita Brooks; brother, Keith Hanson and brother-in-law, Robert Theus. Sierra was a lifelong...
Miss Little Peyton Michelle Barnett
Sep 24, 2016
Little Miss Peyton Michelle Barnett, 2, was born March 30, 2014 to Devin Barnett and Rachel Shepard in Kansas City, Missouri. Peyton's paternal great-grandmother, Lorraine Howell; maternal great-grandfather, Lynn Shepard; maternal great-grandmother, Martha Ann Weiss; and two uncles, Cory Carter and Shawndre Butler preceded her in death. Peyton was a lively, energetic, beautiful little angel who loved spending time...
Gerald Weldon Edwards, Jr.
Sep 22, 2016
Gerald Weldon Edwards, Jr., 21, KCMO, passed away on September 22, 2016. 'Jamby' was born June 7, 1995 in Kansas City, Missouri, to his loving parents, Gerald Sr. and Cassandra Edwards. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Betty Jean McMullen, as well as his maternal grandparents, David Hamilton and Betty Jean Ross. Gerald was very smart...
Shirley Jean Honeycutt
Sep 20, 2016
Shirley Jean found the Lord at a young age from her birthplace in Winnfield, LA. It was her deceased parents; Joe and Willie Mae Nichols, who taught her to fear the Lord since her birth on November 9, 1949. This may also be where Shirley developed her love Christmas Lights! Shirley Jean's formal education was fostered from the Winnfield,...
Doris Williams
Sep 16, 2016
Ms. Doris Williams, 63, was born August 29, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Curtis Jones and Precious Farris. She professed a love for Christ at an early age. She worked hard to share the Lord's teachings through conversation, prayer and servitude towards others. Her acts of kindness touched widespread, from family to friends. She truly modeled what...
