Recent Obituaries

Sep 21, 2026

Marjorie Sue Rowan, Age 90, of Alva, Florida, passed away on September 21, 2026, at Discovery Village in Lewisville, TX.

She was born on November 26, 1935, in Ray County, Missouri, to Roscoe Jones and Mabel (McGinnis) Jones. Sue graduated from Richmond High School. On April 29, 1955, she married Paul Henry Rowan of Ray County, Missouri,...

Sep 21, 2026

William Daniel "Danny" Gooch, 73, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Danny was born on January 9, 1953, in Randolph County, the son of William Harold and Alice LaRue (Whipple) Gooch.

Survivors include: son, William Jason Gooch of Mountain Home, AR; two grandchildren, William Jacob...

Sep 18, 2026

James Damon Eaton 51, a resident of Hardin, passed away on Friday September 18, 2026, in Carrollton. James was born on February 2, 1975, in Lexington the son of Ora and Sharon (Ballard) Eaton.

James is survived by his father; step mother, Janet Eaton; one daughter, Karissa (Maxwell) Shelton; one son, Dustin Eaton;...

Sep 14, 2026

Jonathan Noel Webster, 43, of Port Washington, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2026, at his home.

Jonathan was born on September 15, 1982, in Joplin, Missouri, to William Webster and Susan (Tiemann) Webster.

He grew up in Jefferson City, Missouri (attending Trinity Lutheran School), and Prairie Village, Kansas (where he attended Shawnee...

Sep 11, 2026

Steven Wayne "Smitty" Smith, 74, of Richmond, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at Liberty Hospital.

Smitty was born on April 13, 1952, in Lexington, the son of Paris Wayne and Norma Katherine (Cox) Smith.  He was united in marriage to Lori Lee Judd of Richmond on August 21, 1976; she survives of the home.

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Sep 9, 2026

Eric Lee Van Oster 54, a resident of Rayville, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at his home. Eric was born July 4, 1972, in Richmond, the son of Lee Roy and Thelma Carline (Kinney) Van Oster.

He was survived by his mother, Thelma Carline Van Oster, daughters, Anna (Joey) Cummings and Hayley Van Oster, two...

Sep 6, 2026

Edna Mary Abbott, 76, of Belton, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Carnegie Village Assisted Living in Belton.

Cremation entrusted to Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Inurnment will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Sunny Slope Cemetery, Richmond.  Reverend Bill Purcell to officiate.  Please remember to share your memories of Edna...

Sep 2, 2026

Homer Gene Lugenbeel, Jr. a resident of Orrick passed away at his home on September 2, 2026, at the age of 66. Homer was born on October 13, 1959, in Richmond, the son of Homer Gene and Nellie (Heath) Lugenbeel, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Silkwood Lugenbeel; mother, Nellie Lugenbeel;...

Sep 1, 2026

Linda Grace Wilson 75, a resident of Richmond passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in North Kansas City. Linda was born on June 11, 1951, the daughter of Edward and Helen (Parrot) Burns.

She is survived by her children Ronald (Kim) Burns of Richmond and Tina Wilson of Richmond; one brother, Steve Burns; four sisters, Lula...

Aug 24, 2026

Terry Lee Schlotzhauer passed away at his home in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 24, 2026. Born on April 23, 1949, to Marshall and Mabel (Street) Schlotzhauer, he graduated from Richmond High School in 1967. He attended CMSU for two years before joining the U.S. Air Force and serving in Vietnam. After completing his military service, he worked in Tulsa,...

Aug 18, 2026

Carolin Jean Stigall, 89, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her daughter's home in Richmond.

Carolin was born on August 3, 1937, in Ray County, the daughter of Joseph and Norine (Trindle) Perez.  She was united in marriage to James W. "J.W." Stigall of Henrietta on July 19, 1957; he preceded her in death...

Aug 17, 2026

Starlyn Michelle Jones, 66, of Richmond, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, at her home.

Starlyn was born on November 25, 1959, in Springfield, the daughter of Dale and Patricia (Buster) Jones.

Survivors include: two sons, Christopher Stecz of Independence and John Stecz, IV; daughter, Kenna Stecz (Tad Schnakenberg) of Blue Springs; two grandchildren, Ayden...

Aug 14, 2026

With deep love, we announce the passing of Roy Charles Vance, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who passed away August 14, 2026. Roy was born on October 26, 1930, in Granite City, IL.

He taught his family the value of perseverance and showed love through hard work, dedication and providing for his family. He will be...

Aug 14, 2026

Kathryn Eudora (Clark) Adams, 87, of Richmond, died August 14th, 2026, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living. Kathryn was born October 6, 1938, in St. Joseph to James "Jim" Clark and Dixie (Gotschall) Clark. She loved growing up on a farm near Ford City, riding horses, playing with cats and her dog Roger, who could catch a batted...

Aug 12, 2026

Katharina Bales, 96, of Blue Springs, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Parkway Senior Living in Blue Springs.

Katharina was born on February 1, 1930, in Zwiesel, West Germany, the daughter of Franz and Maria Kopp.  She was united in marriage to Jimmie Roe Bales of Hardin on May 24, 1954; he preceded her in death...

Aug 7, 2026

Thomas Edwin Harmon, 93, of Richmond, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Thomas was born on November 2, 1932, in Montgomery County, KS, the son of Clarence and Juanita Mae (Holderby) Harmon.  He was united in marriage to Martha Jane Hodson of Richmond on October 3, 1953; she preceded...

Aug 4, 2026

Kenneth Eugene Norris, 94, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Kenneth was born on March 2, 1932, in Rayville, the son of Glen E. and Elsie Mae (Swafford) Norris.  He was first united in marriage to Ada Pearl Armstrong of Richmond on June 13, 1953; to this union,...

Jul 31, 2026

William "Billy" Joseph Nickell, 44, of Independence, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 31, 2026, in Richmond.

Billy was born on May 18, 1982, in Richmond, the son of William "Bill" Lee and Marlena (Hamm) Nickell.  He was united in marriage to Lesley Hastings; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: his mother, Marlena (Darrell)...

Jul 28, 2026

Jacob Eli Lansdale, 16, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Jacob was born on November 26, 2009, in Cameron, the son of Adam and Brianna (Shaffer) Carder.

Survivors include: his father, Adam Carder of Liberty; his mother, Brianna Shaffer-Carder (Michael Groff) of Richmond; two brothers,...

Jul 28, 2026

Shirley Ann (Fairchild) Smith, 79, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Shirley was born on November 3, 1946, in Lexington, the daughter of Bernie Newton and Clara Carolina (Jaspering) Fairchild.  She was united in marriage to Jimmy "Jim" June Smith on June 27, 1969; he preceded her...