Sethethel Jean Wates
Sep 11, 2016
Sethethel Jean Wates, 75, KCMO, passed away on September 11, 2016. Affectionately known as 'Pud', she was born September 15, 1940 in Pleasant Hill, Missouri to Ethel M. and Charlie Barbour. Sethethel was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Willie B. Wates; four brothers and one sister, Robert Barbour, Shellie Barbour, Ernest Barbour, Walter Barbour and Maxine...
Charles Anthony Jones, Jr.
Sep 11, 2016
Charles Anthony Jones, Jr., 33, was born February 2, 1983 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles Anthony Jones and Odessa Renee Brown. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Marla Jean Colston and great grandmother, Emogene Lightner. As a lifelong area resident, Charles was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri and later received his GED...
William Carey Henderson, Jr.
Sep 10, 2016
William Carey 'Billy Junior' Henderson, 53, was the first of two children born to William and Juanita Roseberry Henderson Holmes. He was born at Queen of the World Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri on October 24, 1962. He graduated from East High School and went on to work for the Kansas City Election Board until sickness caused his disability....
Darla Renee Cooley
Sep 9, 2016
Darla Renee Cooley, 59, was born May 20, 1957 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the youngest child born to LeRoy and Lucy Bell Counce. Both parent preceded her in death as well as her siblings, Beverly Whitmore, Linda McKamey and LeRoy Counce, Jr. Darla accepted Christ in her life at an early age and graduated from Southeast Senior...
Queen Esther Taliferro
Sep 7, 2016
Queen Esther Taliferro, 95, was born July 20, 1921 in Brownsville, Tennessee to the late Will and Odessa (Thomas) Spivey. She was preceded in death by her husband, four sons, five brothers, one sister and a grandchild. She was baptized at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Brownsville. At an early age, she met and married Ivory Taliferro on January...
Desmond Antonyo Jenkins
Sep 4, 2016
Desmond Antonyo Jenkins, 28, KCMO, passed away on September 4, 2016. He was born December 12, 1987 in Kansas City, Missouri to Desmond Johnson and Yvette Jenkins. His father preceded him in death. Desmond was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri and attended Border Star Elementary and Central High School. Desmond had a cheerful spirit and...
Verbina 'Sally' Banks
Sep 3, 2016
Verbina 'Sally' Banks, 76, KCMO, passed away on September 3, 2016. She was born July 16, 1940 in Holly Grove, Arkansas, the fourth of nine children to the late Lester and Amanda Tibbs. She was preceded in death by her sons, Adolph Herron and Ronzell D. Johnson; brothers, Lester Tibbs, Oliver Tibbs and Quenton Carter; sisters, Erma J. McDaniel,...
Brandon Dontae Johnson
Sep 2, 2016
Brandon Dontae Johnson, 30, was born September 19, 1985 and ended his journey on September 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Barbara J. Rule and Mary Watkins; and great grandparents, Stanton and Mary Weston. Brandon received Christ at an early age and was baptized at Temple of Faith Missionary Baptist Church. In his earlier years,...
Raymond Mott Jr.
Aug 28, 2016
Raymond Mott, Jr., 95, was born February 2, 1921 in Kansas City, Missouri, to the union of Raymond Ralph Mott, Sr. and Willie Lee Bean. He was preceded in death by both parents; his wife of 63 years, and a brother, Vernon Garrett, Sr. Raymond was educated at R.T. Coles Vocational Junior High School. He served his country as...
Joseph Harris Jr.
Aug 27, 2016
Joseph Harris, Jr., 85, was born May 23, 1931 in Eudora, Arkansas, Chicot County to Joseph Harris Sr. and Ella Higgins. Joseph was raised predominately by his grandmother Eliza Higgins which led to his strong convictions about love of family and raising children. Joseph grew up with the hard farm life of the rural south which included picking cotton...
Curtis Tony Tillman
Aug 27, 2016
Curtis Tony Tillman, 79, KCMO, passed away on August 27, 2016. He was born August 31, 1936 in Collin, Georgia to Rudolph Tillman and Lola Surcency. His parents and brothers, John Tillman and Rudolph Tillman, Jr. preceded him in death. Curtis was educated in the public schools of Reidsville, Georgia. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and later...
Ester Mae Sharpe
Aug 25, 2016
Ester Mae Sharpe, 77, was born August 23, 1939 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Her mother, Inez Cage; father, William Coleman; brother, William Coleman, Jr.; sister, Beatrice Smith and son, Donnie Sharpe, Jr. all preceded her in death. Ester was educated in the public schools of Shreveport and moved to Kansas City at a young age. Ester was united in marriage...
Carl Ellsworth Jackson, Jr.
Aug 25, 2016
Carl Ellsworth Jackson, Jr., 73, KCMO, passed away on August 25, 2016. He was born November 7, 1942 to the union of Carl E. Jackson, Sr. and Blanche Hornbuckle in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by both parents and his elder peers, Bobby Maples, Phyllis Johnson, and Veoma Gaynell Vaughns; and a nephew, Craig Johnson. Carl...
Albert Murray Jr.
Aug 20, 2016
Albert Murray, Jr., 79, was born December 2, 1936, in Mound Bayou, Mississippi to Albert Murray, Sr. and Van Veola Armstead.He was preceded in death by both parents, and his brothers Henry and Willie Murray. Albert was educated in the public schools of Mound Bayou, Mississippi.He worked as a dump truck driver and also shared a window washing business...
Elvern Stewart
Aug 19, 2016
Elvern Stewart, 85, was born March 17, 1931 in Azan, Arkansas to Ozie and Mary F. Stewart. To this union seven siblings were born. He was preceded in death by his siblings, James Stewart, Artie Mae Lattimore, Leavdor Stewart, Otis Stewart and Jettie Mae Yearby; and a son, Ronnie Stewart. Elvern attended Chow Training School in Chow, Arkansas and...
Doris Grace Franklin
Aug 19, 2016
Doris Grace Franklin, 89, was born October 16, 1926 in Texarkana, Arkansas to the late John and Jessie Stuckey. She was the fifth of eight siblings all of whom gone on to Glory. Doris matriculated to Kansas City, Kansas at a very young age where she lived with family. She was educated at Sumner High School and was a...
Sharon L. Lee
Aug 16, 2016
Sharon L. Lee, 68, KCMO, passed away on August 16, 2016. She was born August 26, 1947, to Mary Louise Dunn and Henry Lee in Hartshorne, Oklahoma. Sharon graduated from Hartshorne High School and was in the nursing field for many years. She obtained several nursing certifications throughout her 40-year career. Sharon was employed by Shawnee Mission Medical Center...
Johnny L. Felder, Jr.
Aug 15, 2016
Johnny L. Felder, Jr., 39, of Raytown, Missouri, was born May 6, 1977 in Kansas City, Missouri to Johnny Sr. and Annetta Felder. Johnny passed away on August 15, 2016. After graduating from Westport Senior High, Johnny continued his education by earning his Bachelor's degree from Oral Roberts University and a Master's degree from Benedictine College. He was well-studied...
Delia Mae Hatch
Aug 15, 2016
Ms. Delia 'Dede' Hatch, 64, was born July 6, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the eldest of five born to the union of Mr. Provine 'Little' Hatch, Jr. and Mrs. Modie Lee Hill Hatch, both whom preceded her in death. She departed this life on August 15, 2016. Even though Dede was mentally challenged, she graduated from...
Dennis Laroy Johnson, Sr.
Aug 15, 2016
Dennis Laroy Johnson, Sr., 62, KCMO, passed away on August 15, 2016. He was born March 20, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to Leo and Cecil D. Johnson who both preceded him in death. Dennis attended and completed his elementary education in the Kansas City, Missouri public school system. He graduated from Paseo High School, class of 1972. During...
