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Elmer Bryant Jr.
Aug 4, 2016
Elmer Bryant, Jr., 71, affectionately known as 'June Bug', was born July 3, 1945 to Velma and Elmer Bryant, Sr. in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by both parents; his brother Rudolph, and sister Sandra. Elmer was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri school district and later obtained a GED. He was a dedicated employee of...
Cary Leon Smith
Aug 4, 2016
Cary Leon Smith, 47, KCMO, passed away on August 4, 2016. He was born December 20, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri to Thomas Leon Smith and Barbara Ellen (Williams) Smith. His father preceded him in death. As a lifelong area resident Cary was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri, attending Southeast High School. For many years...
Damond Demont Haynes
Aug 2, 2016
Damond D. Haynes, 38, entered a new life on August 2, 2016. He was born August 23, 1977 to Jeffery R. Robinson and Gladys M. Haynes in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Barbara Robinson, and Raymond and Eula Haynes. Damond was baptized at Good Samaritan Church at an early age. He...
Carolyn Marie Jackson
Jul 29, 2016
Carolyn Marie Jackson, 75, KCMO, passed away on July 29, 2016 at her home. She was born January 4, 1941 in San Antonio, Texas to Cornelius Armstrong and Mamye Marie Wright Armstrong. She was preceded in death by both parents; brothers, Bobby (JoNell) Armstrong and Edwin H. Green; and sister, Velma Lampkin. Carolyn was an active member of Sanctuary...
Denise A. Gayle
Jul 28, 2016
Denise A. Gayle, 32, KCMO, passed away on July 28, 2016. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 6, 11:00 a.m. at Forest Grove Baptist Church - KCKS. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery - KCKS. 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.
Barbara Jean Bradley
Jul 26, 2016
Barbara Jean Bradley, 83, Independence, Missouri, passed away on July 26, 2016. She was born December 1, 1932 in Lehigh, Oklahoma to John Smith and Frances Stephens. She was the only child. She was preceded in death by her parents; the love of her life, James E. Pickens; daughter, Joyce Smith Williams and grandchildren, Michelle Smith, Reginald D. Cottner...
Pastor Willie Lee Wilson
Jul 23, 2016
Pastor Willie Lee Wilson, 69, Sugar Creek, Missouri, was born May 4, 1947 to the union of Woodrow and Rose (Morgan) Wilson in Chatawa, Mississippi. His parents; son, Gerald Wilson and a brother, Perry Wilson along with several half brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Willie was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri public schools and furthered his...
Ruby Joyce Williams
Jul 22, 2016
Ruby Joyce Williams, 67, KCMO, passed away on July 22, 2016. Private disposition. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Debra A. Hansen
Jul 22, 2016
Debra A. Hansen, 59, KCMO, passed away on July 22, 2016. Private disposition. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Larry Phillips Sr.
Jul 20, 2016
Larry Phillips, Sr., 67, was born August 18, 1948 to proud parents, the late Verdo and Pearline Phillips in Hope, Arkansas. Larry grew up in a loving Christian home. At a very young age, he joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church where he served as an usher and taught Sunday school. He was a member of First Baptist Church in...
Sandra J. Thompson
Jul 18, 2016
Sandra Jean (Davis) Thompson, 57, was born August 30, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri to McLawrence and Catherine Brown. Sandra confessed her belief and faith in Christ Jesus at an early age. She gave her life to the Lord and joined Spruce St. Matthew Baptist Church. While attending Spruce, Sandra was a loyal and devoted Pastor's Aide, she also...
James Larry Hines, Jr.
Jul 17, 2016
James Larry Hines, Jr., 34, was born to Arrow Carson and James Larry Hines, Sr. on January 7, 1982 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Lee Beasley; paternal grandmother, Dora Mae Hines; maternal grandfather, Zennie W. Walls; uncles, Smith Carson, Jr. Roscoe Carson and Carl Lee Watson; niece, Avery Browning and cousin,...
Ethel Lee Jefferson
Jul 16, 2016
Ethel Lee Jefferson, 84, was born on May 15, 1932 to the union of Mary Cole in Shreveport, Louisiana. As a young child she moved to Joplin, Missouri and was raised by Rev. Lummie and Iva Milbon. The family then moved to the Kansas City area where she made her home over sixty years. Ethel was educated in the...
Brian William Leigh
Jul 14, 2016
Brian William Leigh, 59, KCMO, passed away on July 14, 2016. Memorial services will be Friday, July 29, 11:00 a.m. at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Kevin Leon Dawson
Jul 13, 2016
Kevin Leon Dawson, 56, was born June 7, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri to LaVeda B. Daniels and George F. Dawson, Jr. He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Franklin Dawson; two sisters, Latoya Dawson and Berthea Dawson Triplett. Kevin attended the Kansas City Public Schools, obtaining his GED. He later took several college courses. Kevin...
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.
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