Randy Ronnell Smith
May 17, 2016
Randy Ronnell Smith, 51, was the son of Johnny June Smith, Sr. and Peggy Cyrus Smith, born April 8, 1965 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the first of two sons. Randy attended the Raytown School District, graduating from Raytown South in 1985. He later completed his education at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (AM&N). He has...
Mitchell Gene Floyd, Sr.
May 15, 2016
Mitchell Gene Floyd, Sr., 69, was the first born of seven children to the union of Rev. Alfred G. and Delores Floyd on June 19, 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska and he was preceded in death by Rev. Alfred Gene & Delores Floyd, Mitchell Gene Floyd Jr. and Shilah N. Floyd (granddaughter). Mitchell Gene Floyd Sr. was educated in the...
Jesse Drew Jr.
May 15, 2016
Jesse Drew, Jr., 83, was born May 30, 1932 to Jesse Sr. and Helen Maybelle Drew in Vian, Oklahoma. Jesse graduated from Vian High School and moved to Kansas City, Missouri in the mid-1950's where he met and married his future wife, Irene B. Bailey. He worked thirty-four years for the American Bakery Company until 1991. Jesse loved and...
Gladys Evyonne Conway
May 15, 2016
Gladys Evyonne Conway, 65, KCMO, passed away on May 15, 2016. She was born December 27, 1950 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Julius Borders and Ann Geneva Phelps. Gladys was educated in the public schools of Kansas City and attended Central High School. She worked as a heavy equipment operator in the construction field and was a member of...
Tracey L. Pearson
May 13, 2016
Tracey L. Pearson, 53, Raytown, Missouri, transitioned to heaven on May 13, 2016. She was born February 4, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late great Vivian George Dennis and the late Joseph McAfee. She was the sixth of eight children. Her parents, two brothers, Steve McAfee, Richard Bradley and a host of other relatives preceded her to...
Karen Ann Miles-Cole
May 12, 2016
Karen Ann Miles-Cole, 54, KCMO, passed away on May 12, 2016. She was born September 5, 1961 to the union of the late Theodore and Dorothy Roddy. She was the youngest of six siblings. Her brother, Michael Miles; uncles, Jacob Middlebrooks and George Middlebrooks; aunts, Mary Perkins and Helen Middlebrooks all preceded her in death. Karen was educated in...
Leander C. Dorsey, Sr.
May 12, 2016
Leander C. Dorsey, Sr., Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on May 12, 2016. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 28, 11:00 a.m. at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Private disposition. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the chapel. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.
Johnnie Mae Hendrix
May 9, 2016
Johnnie Mae (Austin) Hendrix, 88, traded her earthly home for her heavenly mansion on Monday, May 9, 2016, surrounded by her family. Johnnie Mae was born July 1, 1927 in Conway, Arkansas to the union of Ernest and Callie (Lewist) Austin. She was preceded in death by both parents; siblings, Mary, Harding and William; four nephews and two nieces....
Thurman Mitchell
May 9, 2016
Thurman Mitchell, 61, passed away on May 9, 2016. He was born March 16, 1955 to James and Jannie M. Riley in Kansas City, Missouri. He received his formal education through the Kansas City Public School System. Thurman was currently employed through a private general contractor. Thurman was truly a man of many talents such as cooking and laying...
Jermaine Latimer
May 7, 2016
Jermaine Latimer, 43, KCMO, passed away on May 7, 2016. He was born September 29, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri, the second eldest of four. He was born to the union of Booker T. and Vicki Wilson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vicki Wilson; daughter, I'Eisha Byers-Latimer; one aunt and both maternal grandparents. Jermaine graduated from...
Carl Fred Hill, Jr.
May 4, 2016
Carl Fred Hill, Jr., 67, KCMO, passed away on May 4, 2016. He was born March 15, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri to Carl Fred Hill, Sr. and Palmetta Williamson Hill Smith. His father and two sisters, Pamela Denise Hill and Diane Cecilia Hill preceded him in his homegoing. Carl was educated in Kansas City, Missouri, attending Blessed Sacrament...
Leon Harris Iii
May 4, 2016
In the New Testament James said, 'Life is but a mist that appears for a little while then vanishes.' So it was with Leon - a son, brother, father, uncle, cousin and friend. Leon Harris III, 67, was born July 11, 1948 to Lonnie and Leon Harris, Jr. His father, Leon Harris, Jr. and sister, Sheila D. Harris both...
Sanford Elam
May 2, 2016
Sanford Elam, 68, Lee's Summit, Missouri, was born May 29, 1947 to the late Albert and Peola Elam in Covington, Tennessee. He was the fourteenth of seventeen children. He was preceded in death by six brothers: Albert Jr, John, Willie Lewis, Charles, Frank and Eddie Mack Elam and five sisters: Ruby West, Annie Faye Jones, Beulah Elkin, Nell Rich...
Ace Curtis Singleton
May 2, 2016
Ace Curtis Singleton, 74, KCMO, passed away on May 2, 2016. Funeral services will be Monday, May 9, 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church. Interment Memorial Park 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 this website.
Karen Sue Rumper
May 1, 2016
Karen Sue (Glover) Rumper, 52, Grandview, Missouri, passed away on May 1, 2016. She was born December 20, 1963 to Arbie Jr. and Joyce Glover in Olathe, Kansas. She went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 1, 2016. Karen was preceded in death by her father Arbie L. Glover, Jr. Karen was baptized at Second Baptist Church...
Blanche M. Meade
Apr 29, 2016
Blanche M. Meade, 90, KCMO, passed away on April 29, 2016. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 7, 11:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church. Interment XII Gates Memorial Gardens. 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 this website.
Almeda M. Lockett
Apr 27, 2016
Almeda Mills Lockett, 79, Raytown, Missouri, passed away on April 27, 2016. She was born March 29, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to William and Beatrice Mills. Both parents; her husband, Rev. Carl E. Lockett, Sr.; brother, William E. Mills and sisters, Katherine Simpson, Shirley Williams and Jolene Brown all preceded her in death. Almeda dedicated her life to...
Tyra T. Brown
Apr 26, 2016
Tyra T. Brown, 19, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on April 26, 2016. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 7, 11:00 a.m. at Greater Works Family Worship Center. Interment XII Gates Memorial Gardens. 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 this website.
Larah Gay Robinson
Apr 26, 2016
Larah Gay Robinson, 65, was born to Clifford Minor and Alice Elliott on September 29, 1950 in Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by both parents. Larah completed her education in Louisville, Kentucky's school district. Soon after she met Phillip Robinson and was married. From their union came three children. Larah had a career as a data entry...
Cornelius 'Cornbread' Williams
Apr 22, 2016
Cornelius 'Cornbread' Williams, 48, KCMO, passed away on April 22, 2016. He was born February 10, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the first of three siblings born to the union of Harvey and Louella Williams. His mother and his brother, Dana Roman both preceded him in death. Cornelius grew up in Kansas City and attended school in...
