Recent Obituaries

Sep 1, 2025

Margaret "Jean" Davault, 100, of Richmond, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at Oakridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Jean was born on May 24, 1925, in Neely's Landing, the daughter of Hines and Estelle (Fischer) Russell.  She was united in marriage to George K. Davault on May 28, 1948; he preceded her in death on June 19,...

Aug 24, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Ann Hardison, 76, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 24, 2025, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Pat was born on September 9, 1948, in Kansas City, the daughter of James Edward and Mary Jane (Kirby) Sperbeck.  She was united in marriage to James "Jim" Clyde Hardison of Richmond on May...

Aug 18, 2025

Terry E. Milligan, 76, of Richmond, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at his home.

Terry was born on April 9, 1949, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Ralph and Lorene (Bayne) Milligan.  He was united in marriage to Delores Zuraff in 1980; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: three sons, Scotty Milligan...

Aug 9, 2025

Beverly Jean Burk, 81, of Hardin, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her home.

Beverly was born on August 9, 1944, in Braymer, the daughter of Benjamin "Bennie" Alfred and Cora Mae (McElwee) Lawson.  She was united in marriage to Raymond C. Burk of Richmond on July 10, 1962; he survives of the home.

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Aug 6, 2025

Jack Edward Cunningham, Jr., 72, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at North Care Hospice House in Kansas City.

Jack was born on April 3, 1953, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Jack Edgar and Annabell (O'Dell) Cunningham, Sr.  He was united in marriage to Gloria Ellen Estes of Richmond on March 26, 1983; she...

Aug 5, 2025

Gregory "Greg" Allen Smith, 71, of Wood Heights, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at his home.

Greg was born on February 18, 1954, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Donald "Don" and Joann (Irons) Smith.  He was united in marriage to Vicki L. Hoard of Richmond for 46 years.

Survivors include: daughter, Megan (Craig)...

Aug 4, 2025

Marvin (Pee Wee) Walker was born September 24, 1941, in KC, MO, to Morris Andrew and Philomena (Berger) Walker.

He married Beverly Ann Proffitt of Rural Richmond on July 15, 1961.  She preceded him in death on May 7, 2017.  He was also preceded in death by his son Rodney Wayne Walker on January 29, 2022.

Jul 30, 2025

Bulah Mae Hutchison, 81, transitioned to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025.

Bulah was born on December 1st, 1943, in Batesville, Arkansas.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar "Bud" and Lillie Mae Hutchison.

Bulah is survived by her cousins and relatives from the Hutchison, Langston, Austin, Chaudoin, Shipman, and Woodruff...

Jul 27, 2025

Sue Jane Jameson, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 10, 1941, in Gorin, Missouri, Sue lived a life full of love, laughter, and deep devotion to those closest to her. She was the wife of Timothy Jameson, and together they built a...

Jul 27, 2025

Wilma Alice Pence, 99, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Lafayette Regional Hospital in Lexington.

Wilma was born on June 1, 1926, in rural Ray County, on the family farm, the daughter of Floyd Alfred and Pearl Frances (Summers) Penny.  She was united in marriage to Russell Michael Pence of Rockingham on December 27,...

Jul 25, 2025

Billie Jean King died peacefully on July 25, 2025, at Shirkey's Nursing Home in Richmond, MO, at the age of 82, surrounded by family.

A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Billie was known for her unwavering kindness, devotion to her children, and orneriness. She dedicated her life to her family and brought a smile to all who...

Jul 24, 2025

Lloyd Judd Jr., known by many as LJ or Pap, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 24, 2025 at the age of 69. He was born in Lexington, Missouri, the son of Lloyd Judd Sr. and Mary E (Helm) Judd. Lloyd was a 1974 graduate of Lexington High School. He started his construction career as a...

Jul 22, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Elaine Myerchin, 72, of Millville, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her home.

Sandy was born on October 22, 1952, in Bethany, the daughter of Raymond William and Maxine (Gorham) Myerchin.

Survivors include: brother, William Raymond (LaVern) Myerchin of Miller; four sisters: Sue (Paul) Davault of Circleville, KS, Kathy (Dennis) Cooper of...

Jul 21, 2025

Mary Rose Williams, 89, of Liberty, formerly of Norborne, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Norterre in Liberty.  Mary was enjoying the last few months living at the independent living facility at The Wellington in Liberty, where she made many friends.

Mary was born on October 22, 1935, in Ray County, the daughter of James Jacob...

Jul 18, 2025

Jerry Cole of Blue Springs, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home.

Jerry was born on June 3, 1932, in Gravity, Iowa.  He was united in marriage to Joreen McColm of Gravity on August 17, 1953.  They were married for 71 years.  Jerry graduated from Northwest Missouri State...

Jul 18, 2025

Bobby Gene Deitch, 64, of Blue Springs, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Bobby was born on July 23, 1960, in Carroll County, the son of John Gordon and Virginia Rose (Vantrump) Deitch, Jr.  He was united in marriage to Sherri Eileen Coleman of Roscoe on October 23, 1983;...

Jul 17, 2025

Stephen "Steve" Stratton Shirley, 80, of Hardin, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.  He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Julie.

Steve was born November 25, 1944 to Virgil and Dora Francis Shirley. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1967 with degrees in Economics...

Jul 12, 2025

Boston Lee Garrett, 14, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 12, 2025, due to injuries sustained during a motor vehicle accident.

Boston was born on June 23, 2011, at North Kansas City Hospital, the son of Coby Lee Garrett and Hayley Nicole Noland.

Survivors include: his parents; brothers, Bryce Garrett and Peyton Baylor; maternal...

Jul 11, 2025

Janet Marie Parker 73, a resident of Independence and native of Richmond, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Rosewood at the Groves in Independence. Janet was born in Lexington on February 3, 1952, the daughter of Horace and Eva (Fletcher) Parker.

Janet is survived by her significant other, Ramon Williams of the home; two sons,...

Jul 10, 2025

Harold Lyle "Snookie" Cole, 77, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Life Care Center of Carrollton.

Harold was born on October 26, 1947, in Mayview, the son of Kenneth Nathaniel and Rebecca (Scott) Cole, Sr.

Survivors include: son, Lorenzo Hawkins of Belton; daughter, Angel Gant of Arkansas; granddaughter, Tanessa Turner of Kansas...