Janet Lillian Arnette
Nov 3, 2026
Janet Lillian Arnette, 83, of Orrick, formerly of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital.
Janet was born on April 12, 1943, in Natick, MA, the daughter of Allan and Emma (Molinek) Ross. She was united in marriage to Gary Leigh Arnette of Monrovia, CA, on September 12, 1970; he preceded her in death on April...
Laura Rae Richardson
Nov 2, 2026
Laura Rae Richardson, 64, of Kansas City, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s, at Seasons Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Kansas City.
Laura was born on January 8, 1962, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Thomas Dale and Beulah May (Tindell) Sisco.
Survivors include: her significant other, Mitch Cox of the home; son, Samuel (Susan)...
James "Jim" A. Claypool
Oct 31, 2026
James “Jim” Allen Claypool, 91, of Gladstone, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital.
James was born on August 20, 1935, in Rich Hill, the son of Joseph Ward and Bernice Evelyn (Sharp) Claypool. He was united in marriage to Beverly J. Davison of Columbus, KS, on November 26, 1959; to this union, their two children were...
Wilma "Mae" Williams
Oct 31, 2026
Wilma “Mae” Williams, 93, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Mae was born on November 26, 1932, in Henrietta, MO. She was the fifth of six children born to Elmer and Leona Mae (Clevenger) Hessenflow. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Roy Glen Williams, on January 7, 1954. They were married for 62...
Betsy Ann Hodson
Oct 27, 2026
Betsy Ann Hodson, 95, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.
Betsy was born on June 20, 1931, in Ray County, the daughter of Joseph and Iva (Wrisinger) Thompson. She was united in marriage to Billie “Bill” Davis Hodson of Richmond on December 24, 1950; he preceded her in death on August...
Diana Lynn Stratton
Oct 27, 2026
Diana Lynn Stratton, 70, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at her home.
Diana was born on October 10, 1956, in Ray County, the daughter of Jerry and Avis Gail (Camp) Young. She was united in marriage to Michael Austin Stratton of Lexington on April 14, 1978; he survives of the home.
Additional survivors include: stepmother, Sharon Young of Richmond;...
Billy Jeff Franklin
Oct 25, 2026
Billy Jeff Franklin, 41, of Malta Bend, MO, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Ray County.
Billy was born on May 3, 1985, in Kansas City, the son of Robert Edward and Nancy Lee (Gregory) Franklin. He was united in marriage to Mallori Wilson.
Survivors include: his mother, Nancy Franklin; two sons, Joseph Franklin of Alabama and Benjamin Franklin of...
Angela Lynn Blair
Oct 25, 2026
Angela Lynn Blair, 71, of Richmond, formerly of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.
Angela was born on March 6, 1955, in Livingston County, the daughter of Ronald L. and Ilene D. (Batson) Williams. She was united in marriage to David Blair of Carrollton; he preceded her in death in 2018.
Survivors include:...
Casey Tyler Giles
Oct 24, 2026
Casey Tyler Giles, 37, of Richmond, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 24, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Casey was born on October 19, 1989, in Blue Springs, the son of Timothy and Kristine “Kris” Giles.
Survivors include: his father, Timothy (Laura) Giles of Liberty; his mother, Kris Giles of Richmond; two brothers, Dakota Giles of Gladstone...
Penny Lou Kennedy
Oct 21, 2026
Penny Lou (Lund) Kennedy of Rayville, Mo passed away on October 21st, 2026. Penny was born in Hamilton, Missouri. She graduated from Penney High School with the Class of 1971.
Penny was a vibrant woman with a zest for life and a love for having a good time. She enjoyed life’s moments, big and small, and brought a special energy to...
Glenn Ray Klein
Oct 19, 2026
Glenn Ray Klein, Sr., 72, died October 19, 2026 at Kindred Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Glenn was born January 28, 1954, to Charles and Betty (Williams) Klein, in Raytown. He spent the majority of his life in Richmond and Independence, Missouri.
Glenn is survived by his 2 brothers: Doug Klein and his spouse Virginia and Bruce Klein and his spouse...
Wanda Lou Keen
Oct 18, 2026
Wanda Lou Keen, 84, of Richmond, died on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City.
Wanda was born on September 2, 1942, in Richmond, to William and LouVerne (Cochran) Leever of Richmond. She married Deryl W. Keen of Richmond on October 16, 1960. Deryl preceded her in death on November 29, 2014.
Survivors include: two sons,...
Ricky Lee Covey
Oct 17, 2026
Ricky Lee Covey, 59, of Henrietta, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 17, 2026, at his home.
Ricky was born on April 4, 1967, in Richmond, the son of Billy W. And Josephine (Stevens) Covey.
Survivors include: two sons, Dustin (Kristen) Covey of Mayview and David Covey of Odessa; daughter, Brittany (Cade) Covey of Norborne; stepdaughter, Tiffany Adams (Angela Kirkham) of Arkansas; five...
Timothy "Tim" Ryan Dye
Oct 14, 2026
Timothy “Tim” Ryan Dye, 48, of Holt, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Liberty Hospital.
Tim was born on May 1, 1978, in Kansas City, the son of Dennis Edwin Dye and Robyn Jenee’ (Dye) Ballinger. He was united in marriage to Kendearly Elaine Foley of Holt on November 11, 2024; she survives...
Lucile Ray Rumbaugh
Oct 11, 2026
Lucile Ray Rumbaugh, the anxiously awaited for infant daughter of Jude Morgan and Ivy Lenea (DeAngelo) Rumbaugh of Richmond passed due to unexpected complications on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza in Kansas City. Lucile’s name means “light” and her short life was indeed a bright light in the world. She is loved dearly and...
Nina B. Clark
Oct 11, 2026
Nina B. Clark, 76, of Orrick, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Nina was born on January 1, 1950, in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of Melvin and Frances (Summer) Harris. She was united in marriage to John W. Clark, Jr., of Richmond, on May 24, 1968; he preceded her in death on September...
Shonda Rae McGaugh
Oct 11, 2026
Shonda Rae McGaugh, 58, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital.
Shonda was born on May 30, 1968, in Richmond, the daughter of Norman Lee and Linda Lea (Kienitz) McGaugh.
Survivors include: her mother, Linda McGaugh of Richmond; two daughters, Melissa Manley (Dustin Eckert) of Richmond and Harley Mackey (Bo Myers) of Creve Coeur, IL; two...
Virginia Mae Holman
Oct 9, 2026
Virginia Mae Holman (Virgie, GMa, Gramma Birdie), 90, San Antonio, Texas formerly Richmond, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026.
Virginia was born on March 29, 1936, in Henrietta, Missouri, the daughter of Carl Maynard and Leona Mae (Lilly) Stanton. She was united in marriage to Robert William Holman of Richmond on April 24, 1965; he preceded her in death on...
Steven James Ford
Oct 7, 2026
Steven J Ford 52, a resident of Richmond passed away at Ray County Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He was born on August 15, 1974, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Ronnie and Lola Wilkins Ford.
He is survived by one son, Kaleb Downer; two daughters, Anna Hein and Vivian Ford; mother, Lola Ford; sister, Debbie (Steve) Howerton; the...
Erica Rose Warren
Oct 1, 2026
Erica Rose Warren, 33, of Liberty, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Kansas University Medical Center.
Erica was born on April 23, 1993, in North Kansas City, the daughter of William James Warren, Jr. and Gina Simone. She was united in marriage to Jonathan Mykel Meints of Lexington, IL, on August 10, 2024; he survives of the home.
Additional survivors include:...
