Dorris, Wayne "D.W." Yallaly, 82, of Waverly, formerly of the Richmond area, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Apple Ridge Care Center, Waverly.

D.W. was born on October 25, 1937, in Ray County, the son of Oscar and Veta E. (Booth) Yallaly.  He was united in marriage to Linda Paine of Richmond on June 14, 1957; to this union, his two children were born; they later divorced.

D.W. leaves behind: son, Richard (Joey) Yallaly of Richmond; daughter, Roberta Yallaly of Gilliam; three grandchildren: Ashley (Dillon) Williamson, Michael Wayne (Amanda) Arms, and Derek (fiancée, Cassie Bamberg) Arms; six great-grandchildren: Colton Wayne Arms, Laura Arms, Haylie Arms, Hannah Arms, Kylie King, Everleigh Bamberg; and brother, Ralph Yallaly of Bonita Springs, FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Harold Yallaly, sisters, Kathleen Spor, Ida Fern Lillard, Betty Gowing, and infant sister, Roberta Yallaly.

D.W. was reared and educated in the area of his birth and graduated from the Camden High School.  He worked for the American Can Company in Kansas City for 25 years.  He was also a bus driver for Fowler Bus Company in Richmond for 25 years. D.W. also worked locally as an auctioneer and as a driver for Henkel.  He was of the Christian faith.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Orrick Christian Church.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Cravens Cemetery, east of Camden.  Ceremonies entrusted to Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond.  Please remember to share your memories of D.W. with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .