Elmer Leroy Simmons, Jr.
Jul 13, 2016
Elmer Leroy Simmons, Jr., 61, affectionately known by his family as 'Ubbie', was a very special born September 16, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born autistic, Ubbie had just as many normal characteristics as any other child growing up. Autistic children growing up into adulthood develop strong senses in various areas. Ubbie had a keen sense of...
Moniquia D.Harrison
Jul 13, 2016
Moniquia Deneice Harrison, 49, was born October 10, 1966 in Kansas City, KS to Marylyn Lambert and Donnie Stovall. Later, upon the union of Marylyn and Stephen Brauninger, Moniquia was adopted by Stephen. Moniquia was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri School District and graduated from Southwest High School in 1984. She then attended the University of Missouri in...
Eugene Davis Jr.
Jul 13, 2016
Eugene Davis, Jr., 58, was born July 13, 1958 to the union of Eugene Davis, Sr. and Ernestine Davis-Ferguson in Kansas City, Missouri. Eugene departed this earthly life on July 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Brame and a very special friend, Zelma Oates. Eugene and Zelma were blessed with three wonderful children,...
Fred Andrew Thomas
Jul 13, 2016
Fred Andrew Thomas, 96, Independence, Missouri, passed away on July 13, 2016. He was born February 29, 1920 to the union of the late Fred Thomas and Irene Cooper in Independence, Missouri. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Leona I. Thomas;, two sons, James Thomas and Freddie J. Thomas; and four daughters, Cynthia Thomas Fenner, Gloria...
Terry L. Weaver
Jul 11, 2016
Terry L. Weaver, 56, KCMO, passed away on July 11, 2016. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 23, 12:00 p.m. at New Horizon Missionary Baptist Church. Interment XII Gates Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Elma Lee Smith
Jul 11, 2016
Elma Lee Smith, 88, was born April 25, 1928 in Sherrill, Arkansas to Leslie and Searina Wilborn. She was educated in the Arkansas Public School System. Elma was united in Marriage to Louis J. Smith. From this marriage there were five children, one of which preceded her in death, Cynthia. Louis and Elma moved to the KCKS area in...
Sakethia Denise Humphrey
Jul 9, 2016
Sakethia Denise Humphrey, 37, departed this earthly life on Saturday July 9, 2016 in Grandview, Missouri while at home with her daughter and niece. She was born May 27, 1979 to the union of David and Diana Humphrey at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO and was the youngest of three children. She was preceded in death by...
Latoyia Latrice Geoge
Jul 9, 2016
LaToyia Latrice George, 33, KCMO, passed away on July 9, 2016. Private disposition. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Clarence Eugene Masterson Iii
Jul 6, 2016
Clarence Eugene Masterson III, 61, KCMO, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Clarence 'Aziz' was born in Kansas City, Kansas at KU Medical Center on Wednesday July 7, 1954 to Elaine and Ralph Masterson, Sr. He was preceded in death by both parents and his baby brother, Ivan Masterson 'The First'. Clarence attended Henry F. Kumpf Elementary School...
Sarah Rosalind Newton
Jul 6, 2016
Sarah Rosalind Newton, 84, KCMO, passed away on July 6, 2016. She was born February 26, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri to Leonard and Leola Clark. She was one of nine children. She was preceded in death by by her parents; husband, Willie Newton, Sr.; companion, Orthelle Todd; two sons, Glenn Newton and Broderick Newton; one step-daughter, Leola Clark...
Larry Joe Minor
Jul 6, 2016
Larry Joe Minor, 64, KCMO, passed away on July 6, 2016. Private disposition. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Cecil White
Jul 5, 2016
Cecil White, 69, KCMO, passed away on July 5, 2016. He was born January 18, 1947 in Enid, Oklahoma to Alex White, Sr. and Fannie Lee White. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Macklin; brothers, Kenneth Harris and Ronnie Norfleet; and sisters, Irakay Thomas and Donna Moore. Cecil accepted Christ at an early age. He...
Henrietta K. Brown
Jul 4, 2016
Henrietta K. Brown, 63, KCKS, passed away on July 4, 2016. She was born October 19, 1952 in Atchison, Kansas to Herbert A. Brown and Willetta Bethea. Her father preceded her in death. Henrietta was educated in the public schools of Atchison, Kansas, where she lived most of her life. She found pleasure in helping others, which enhanced her...
Evangelist Drue Scilla Diamond
Jul 4, 2016
Born August 26, 1939 in Blytheville, AR to parents Equilla Hall and Earl Davis, the life of Drue Diamond was a huge one that spanned across multiple cities in comparison to the tiny 4 foot 11 inch frame that carried it out. Married to Charlie O. Diamond, II on November 22, 1956, she earnestly gave her life to Christ...
Jennifer L. Ersery
Jul 4, 2016
Jennifer L. Ersery, 52, was born October 23, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri to Herschel and Emma Ersery. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Vincent Williams and Jon Ersery. Jennifer attended Westport High School in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a caring and giving soul who would do whatever she could to help others....
Stevie O'Neal Dunning
Jun 27, 2016
Stevie O'Neal Dunning, 39, KCMO, passed away on June 27, 2016. Private disposition. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Queen B. Scott
Jun 24, 2016
Sister Queen Scott, 75, was born April 25, 1941 to the late Ms. Georgia B. Gipson and Mr. Payton Garner in Ringgold, Louisiana. Queen was one of nine children and was primarily raised by her mother and seven older siblings. She started working on the family farm at the early age of 12. Queen had to begin her daily...
Mamie Joe Griffin
Jun 23, 2016
Mamie Joe Griffin, 68, was born July 20, 1947 in Waynesboro, Georgia to Minus Freeman, Sr. and Annie Mae (Scott) Freeman. Mamie was educated in the public schools of Augusta, Georgia, graduating from Lucy C. Laney High School in the class of 1967. She later attended House of Heavilin Beauty School. As an area resident of over forty-five years,...
Nora Jean Osborne
Jun 21, 2016
Nora Jean Osborne, 63, KCMO, passed away on June 21, 2016. She was born September 5, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri to Ned and Maude Esther Osborne. She was preceded in death by both parents and a nephew, Marlon Osborne. Nora spent her childhood in Muskogee, Oklahoma until she moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1966 where she attended...
Kevin Dent
Jun 20, 2016
Kevin Dent, 55, was born August 9, 1960 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was one of two children from the union of the late Clarence and Hazel R. Dent. Kevin attended L.B. Landry High School and immediately after graduating 1979, he joined the United States Army. He was a telecommunications specialist, Kevin's favorite song while he was in the...
