Dominique Piere Bentley, Sr.
Oct 26, 2016
Dominique Piere Bentley, Sr., 31, KCMO, passed away on October 26, 2016. He was born September 30, 1985 in Kansas City, Missouri to Chadwick 'Chips' A. Rideau and Veronica D. Bentley. He was preceded in death by his father, Chadwick; honorary mother, Jacintha Rideau; grandparents, Lester and Mary Rideau, and James Bentley. Known as 'Uncle Doctor Petey' in his...
Tena Renee Ross
Oct 25, 2016
Tena R. Ross, 45, KCMO, passed away on October 25, 2016. She was born January 24, 1971 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to James and Wanda (Donley) Ross. Her brother, Anthony McBride preceded her in death. Tena attended Westport High School. She was employed at Ross Maintenance for over fifteen years. In 1996, Tena found the love of her...
Donell Darell Manning
Oct 24, 2016
Donell Darell Manning, 40, KCMO, passed away on October 24, 2016. Affectionately known as 'Tiny', he was born December 29, 1975 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the union of George Neal and Loretta Manning-Neal. His grandfather, Elmo Manning; grandmother, Bertha Manning; aunt, Joyce Manning and niece, Alisha La'Nae Ferrell all preceded him in death. Donell was educated in the Kansas...
Rosie Ella Smith
Oct 23, 2016
Rosie Ella Smith, 91, was born to the union of the late Mary and Harvey Spivey, Sr. on August 8, 1925 in Tillar, Arkansas. Also preceding Rosie in death were her first husband, Alfred Davis; daughter, Helen Wright; brothers, James Spivey and Mack Alexander; sisters, Flora Robinson, Willia Bee Spivey and Evelyn Bass. Rosie attended Westside Baptist Church Nursing...
Earl Lee Guy
Oct 23, 2016
Earl Lee Guy, 64, passed away on October 23, 2016. He was born September 12, 1952 in Dumas, Arkansas to the union of James and Pearlene (Franklin) Guy. His parents; two brothers, Decortis Sanders and Roy Guy; and a son, LaChristian Guy preceded him in death. Earl was educated in the public schools of Dumas, Arkansas and later moved...
Geneva Williams
Oct 22, 2016
Geneva Hegwood-Williams was born on June 24, 1926 in Gould, Arkansas to the late Mr. Samuel D. and Mrs. Plummie Handley-Hegwood. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Williams, Sr., three grandchildren: Demetrius S. Williams, Joshua L. Williams and LaWanda M. Teagues. Eight brothers and sisters: Felma Hegwood-Jasper, Naomi Hegwood-Nichols, Odester Hegwood-Wainwright, Burnell Hegwood-Moten, Clifton Hegwood, Iona...
Derrick Arnell Hubbard
Oct 21, 2016
The Journey Begins Derrick Arnell Hubbard, 38, was born May 28, 1978 in Kansas City, Missouri to Chester Oliver Hubbard and Margaret Ann Brown. Those who preceded him in death were his paternal grandparents; beloved sister Sharron Hudspeth; much loved and supported mother-in-law, Sharon Sneed; and recently his father-in-law Larry Sneed, who he loved and cared for until his...
Cecil George Gates
Oct 20, 2016
Cecil George Gates was born November 13, 1960 to the proud parents Imogene and Robert Gates, in Shreveport Louisiana. He confessed Christ as his savior at an early age and baptized at Central Free Methodist Church. He departed this life into eternal grace on Friday, October 20, 2016 at 6:00 pm at St. Joseph Medical Center, after battling illness...
Morris Stroud Jr.
Oct 17, 2016
Morris Stroud, Jr., 70, KCMO, passed away on October 17, 2016 at his home. He was born May 17, 1946 in Miami, Florida to Morris Stroud, Sr. and Gracie Mae Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents; his only son, Morris Stroud III; a brother, Albert Stroud and his only sister, Annie Grace Owens. Morris was educated...
Ida W. O'Neal
Oct 16, 2016
Ida Washington O'Neal, 96, KCMO, was promoted to glory on October 16, 2016 peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born June 16, 1920 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Asa and Lillie (Ellison) Cummings. She later moved to Arkansas where she met and married Booker T. Washington; they then relocated to Brooklyn, New York. In 1953, Booker...
Sherri Louise Brown
Oct 15, 2016
Sherri Louise Brown, 48, passed away on October, 15, 2016. She was born on January 8th, 1968 to the union of Robert Earl Brown and Marsha Louise Brown Irvin. She was the youngest of ten siblings. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Robert Brown and Bert Dillard; grandmother, Sarah Mae Brown; father, Robert Earl Brown; uncles, Dewitt...
Bernadette Williams
Oct 15, 2016
Bernadette Williams, 65, of Lithonia Georgia, passed away on October 15, 2016. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 22, 2:00 p.m. at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Interment XII Gates Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Donald R. Carr
Oct 14, 2016
Donald R. Carr, 65, KCMO, passed way on October 14, 2016. Funeral services are pending. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Tommie Lee Thornton
Oct 14, 2016
Tommie Lee Thornton, 60, KCMO, passed away on October 14, 2016. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 20, 11:00 a.m. at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Interment Brooking Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the chapel. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Leonard D. Newson, Jr.
Oct 11, 2016
Leonard D. Newson, Jr., 82, KCMO, passed away on October 11, 2016. He was born November 24, 1933 in Kansas City, Kansas to Leonard D. Newson, Sr. and Elizabeth Campbell. His parents and eldest son, Leonard D. Newson III preceded him in death. Leonard graduated from Sumner High School in 1950. He later continued his education to become a...
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...
