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...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
