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Infant Sha'Quille Amya Kornegay

Infant Sha'Quille Amya Kornegay

Apr 21, 2016

Sha'Quille Amya Kornegay, 2, was born August 12, 2013 to Courtenay Shaquille Block and Montorre LaShay Kornegay. 'Shai-Shai', as she was affectionately known, was the most outstanding toddler you'd ever meet. She loved doing hair and cell phones...she was so smart! Shai-Shai loved her family very much and even though she was the baby, she was also the big...

Lavon Annetta Taylor

Lavon Annetta Taylor

Apr 21, 2016

Lavon Annetta Taylor, 54, KCMO, passed away on April 21, 2016. Her life's journey began on November 8, 1961. She was born to Maxine Taylor and Charles Crofton in Kansas City, Missouri, the sixth of eight children. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Joyce Taylor; great aunt, Goldie Sampson; aunts, Goldie 'Tula' Wright (Uncle Buck) and...

Walter Terry Washington

Walter Terry Washington

Apr 21, 2016

Walter Terry Washington, 57, Raytown, Missouri, was born November 12, 1958 and was called home suddenly and unexpectedly by our Lord and when the Lord calls, as his servants we answer His call. He passed away at home in the arms of his wife. Walter accepted Christ early in life and was humble to the Lord and trusted in...

Charles L. Watters, Sr.

Charles L. Watters, Sr.

Apr 20, 2016

Charles L. Watters, Sr., 83, KCMO, passed away on April 20, 2016. He was born June 30, 1932 in Hearne, Texas to the late Robert and Ardesta (Adams) Watters, He is survived by his wife, Barbara Watters; son, Charles L. Watters, Jr.; sister, Laurel Kierr; two grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Private disposition. Services conducted...

Richard Alan Cushingberry

Richard Alan Cushingberry

Apr 18, 2016

Richard Alan Cushingberry, 30, KCMO, passed away on April 18, 2016. He was born April 18, 1986 in Kansas City, Missouri. Also known as Richie, Richie Rich, Royal Blue and Baby Brother, Richard enjoyed playing video games with his children and dad online. He loved to cook everything from noodles to steak. He also loved WWE Wrestling, the Kansas...

Katie Lee Taylor

Katie Lee Taylor

Apr 17, 2016

Katie Lee Taylor, 84, passed away on April 17, 2016. She was born September 20, 1931 in Sicily Island, Louisiana to King David Swazer, Sr. and Mildred Brown (also known as Candy Brown). She was preceded in death by Monroe Turner; sister, Georgia Lee Alexander; brother, King David Swazer, Jr.; daughter, Margaret Taylor and loving grandson, Melvin E. Taylor....

Evangelist Judith Anne Pittman

Evangelist Judith Anne Pittman

Apr 14, 2016

Evangelist Judith Anne Pittman, 71, KCMO, passed away on April 14, 2016 at Kindred Hospital. She was born October 31, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri. Her parents, Mr. Johnny Goust and Ms. Maquineater Clark, both preceded her in death. Judith was educated at Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri. She received Christ at an early age and later...

La'Shunda Michelle Williams

La'Shunda Michelle Williams

Apr 13, 2016

La'Shunda Michelle Williams, 43, Belton, Missouri, passed away on April 13, 2016. She was born July 10, 1972 to Ernest Tate and Frances Ann Scott in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Leon Williams; brother, Cornelle Williams Scott; Cassie Wilks and Sarelle Dixon. La'Shunda was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri public school district...

Bessie L. Wells-Cropp

Bessie L. Wells-Cropp

Apr 13, 2016

Bessie L. Wells-Cropp, 82, KCMO, passed away on April 13, 2016. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 24, 1:00 p.m. at Linwood Seventh Day Adventist Temple. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at the church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on this website.

Brenda Kaye Anderson

Brenda Kaye Anderson

Apr 12, 2016

Brenda Kaye Anderson, 67, was born September 24, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Ms. Louise Taylor. her twin sister, Linda Faye Brown also preceded her in death. As a lifelong area resident, she was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, graduating from Central High School in 1966. Upon completion of high school, Brenda furthered...

Earl Ramsey Jr.

Earl Ramsey Jr.

Apr 11, 2016

Earl 'Speedy' Ramsey, Jr., 60, was born June 11, 1955 in Steele, Missouri to the union of Earl and Corabell (Lucas) Ramsey. His father; grandparents; stepmother Lorretta; son E.J.; brother Cortez and sister Corrine all preceded him in death. Earl received his education in the Kansas City School District, attending Lincoln and Central High Schools. Earl was known as...

Linda Kay Smith

Linda Kay Smith

Apr 8, 2016

Linda Kay Smith, 53, KCMO, passed away on April 8, 2016. She was born November 21, 1962 to Albert Webb and Callie (Egans) Webb in Kansas City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her mother, Callie (Egans) Webb; sisters, Joyce A. Webb, Paula (Wynn) Ayne; and grandparents Abner and Tressie Webb. Linda confessed Jesus Christ as her Savior...

Jefro Gilmore Sr.

Jefro Gilmore Sr.

Apr 6, 2016

Jefro Gilmore, Sr., 90, was born May 15, 1925 in Coffeeville, Alabama to the union of Coley Gilmore and Nettie (Webb) Gilmore. His parents both preceded him in death. Jefro was formally educated at the Putnam School in Coffeeville, Alabama. He received Christ at the age of twelve. At the time of his death he was a member of...

Arthur Lee Taylor, Jr.

Arthur Lee Taylor, Jr.

Apr 6, 2016

Arthur Lee Taylor, Jr., 67, KCMO, passed away on April 6, 2016. He was born in Parkin, Arkansas on November 14, 1949, the third of seven children. His parents Arthur Lee Taylor, Sr. and Estella Green; and a sister, Frances Thomas preceded him in death. Arthur accepted God at a young age and tirelessly sought the face of God...

Andre Mccain Ricks

Andre Mccain Ricks

Apr 5, 2016

Andre McCain Ricks, 58, was born September 16, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri, His parents, Percy and Vivian (Watson) Ricks and a brother, Percy Ricks, Jr. preceded him in death. Andre was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri. He was employed as a laborer for J.E. Dunn, and as a mail clerk for Docusort and the...

Infant Courlynn Marie Mosley

Infant Courlynn Marie Mosley

Apr 4, 2016

Infant Courlynn Marie Mosley passed away on April 4, 2016. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 16, 11:00 a.m. at Redemption Church of God in Christ. Interment XII Gates Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on this website.

Inez Allen

Inez Allen

Apr 4, 2016

Inez Allen, 93, KCMO, passed away on April 4, 2016. She was born in Edwardsville, Kansas on May 23, 1922 to Earl Graves and Mary Louise (Wilson) Graves. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister. Inez attended school in Holliday, Kansas from first grade to fifth grade. She later attended Stowe School in...

Dwight A. Stirgus

Dwight A. Stirgus

Apr 3, 2016

Dwight A. Stirgus, 49, KCMO, passed away on April 3, 2016. Private disposition. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on this website.

Shirley Jo Vaught

Shirley Jo Vaught

Apr 3, 2016

Shirley Jo Vaught, 81, was born November 25, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Edna Walker-Rhumes. Shirley departed this life on April 3, 2016 at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be dearly missed by all whose life she touched. She is survived by her children, Gary Vaught...

Rosalind Henora Brooks

Rosalind Henora Brooks

Apr 2, 2016

Rosalind Henora (Hayden) Brooks, 52, KCMO, passed away on April 2, 2016. 'Pumpkin' was born September 19, 1963 at Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the first born child to Cheryl L. Richardson. Her husband, John M. Brooks; maternal grandparents; two uncles, Augustus Hayden and Edwin Hayden; one aunt, VerLea Barbee; step-brother, Anthony Richardson; and step-sister,...

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