Recent Obituaries

Jul 6, 2025

Lynn Raymond "Luke" Lamar, 71, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Liberty Hospital.

Luke was born on April 22, 1954, in Lexington, the son of Richard Andrew and Katherine Aileen (Canfield) Lamar, Sr.

Survivors include: son, Michael Lamar (Jossymar) of Liberty; two daughters, Betsy (Shane) Hays of Richmond and Bethany (Jason)...

Jul 2, 2025

Nina Mae Carpenter, 92, of Norborne, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond, surrounded by her loving family.

Nina was born on December 12, 1932, in Rothville, the daughter of Carl Leroy and Vera Luella (Moeder) Nickell.  She was united in marriage to Lamar Carpenter of Stet on July 23, 1955;...

Jun 27, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Kent Crabtree, 69, of Richmond, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home.

Tom was born on December 23, 1955, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Jewell and Frances (White) Crabtree, Jr.

Survivors include: his long time companion, Janie Stevens of the home; son, Clint Crabtree of Richmond; daughter, Staci (Kevin) Proffitt...

Jun 26, 2025

Lois Marie Ruckdeschell, 83, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Lois was born on March 18, 1942, in Wellington, the daughter of Edwin and Susan Francis (Vance) Huenefeld.  She was first united in marriage to Larry Ray Vandiver of Richmond; he preceded her...

Jun 24, 2025

Deborah Elizabeth "Debbie" Calvert, 73, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Debbie was born on June 10, 1952, in St. Louis, the daughter of Howard J. and Bessie M. (Houston) McCoy.

Survivors include: son, Joshua Williams of Richmond; four grandchildren: Jordan Smith, Courtney Williams, Gentrey...

Jun 22, 2025

Josephine Earleene "Sug" Swafford, 90, of Richmond, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, at Northland Health and Rehab in Kansas City, MO, surrounded by family.

Josephine Earleene "Sug" Swafford was born on June 26th, 1934, to Michael S. and Mary (Denning) Kraft.  Sug graduated from Henrietta High School in 1952.  ...

Jun 21, 2025

It is with profound sorrow and joyful celebration of a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Steven Layton "PapPap" Tarr, who entered eternal rest on June 21, 2025. Surrounded by the love of his devoted wife of 50 years, Pamela May Tarr, Steve passed peacefully at home, welcomed into the arms of his Savior.

Born on...

Jun 20, 2025

Adleigh Rose Hambrick, the anxiously awaited for infant daughter of Alex Charles and Adrienne Leigh (Rhodus) Hambrick of Richmond, went to be with her heavenly father on June 20, 2025, at 10:05 P.M.  She departed from Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

Survivors include: parents; paternal grandparents, Chuck Hambrick and Tammy Menke, and Angela and Todd Pencook,...

Jun 19, 2025

Barbara Jean Burstert, 88, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at NorthCare Hospice House, North Kansas City.  Her loving family by her side.

Barbara Jean Burstert was born on February 13, 1937, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Kenneth Everett and Mildred Pearl (Land) Brooks. She was united in marriage...

Jun 17, 2025

Raymond Leon Todd, 77, of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, at NorthCare Hospice House, in North Kansas City.

Ray was born on June 20, 1947, in Sullivan, to William Milton and Shirley (Farrow) Todd.  He married Gloria Jean Turner of St. Clair, on February 12, 1966, she survives of the home.

Raymond is...

Jun 3, 2025

James Lee Green, 81, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at American House of Burlington Creek in Kansas City. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Vickie May Green.

Jim was born in Carrollton on December 2, 1943, the son of Merrill "M.M." and Blanche (Baugher) Green. Jim...

May 28, 2025

Dennis Elton Peterson, 79, of rural Rayville, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his residence.

Dennis was born on November 19, 1945, in Fresno, CA, the son of Elton and Irene (Siebert) Peterson.  He was united in marriage to Judy Bearce of Knob Noster on December 24, 1997.  She survives of the home.

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May 23, 2025

Vaughn H. Evans II, 72 of Higginsville, MO passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 12, 1953, in Excelsior Springs to Vaughn Evan and Edna Estenbaum.

Survivors include: the love of his life Barbara Goring of Higginsville; one stepdaughter, Megan Goring of Higginsville; one daughter, Jana Boice of...

May 22, 2025

Robert L. Chowning, 83, of Richmond died Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Richmond.

Robert was born on May 15, 1942, in Richmond, the son of Jim Chowning.  He was united in marriage to Donia Lee Clark on August 15, 1959; she preceded him in death.

Survivors include: sons, Bobby...

May 18, 2025

Eva Helen Ball Johnson, 91, of Mound City, MO passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Tiffany Heights, Mound City.

Eva Helen was born on September 2, 1933, in Fairfax, to William Joseph and Helen Herma (Bayha) Ball.  She married Dean Johnson of Fairfax, on June 9, 1951. Dean preceded her in death on November 6,...

May 17, 2025

Peggy Nell Heddings, 80, of Excelsior Springs, formerly of Carroll County, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Aspire Senior Living, in Excelsior Springs.

Peggy was born on June 27, 1944, in St. Paul, AR the daughter of Elton Udell and Willa Mae (Perry) Rowlett.  She was united in marriage to Amos Jewell Heddings of Roads,...

May 14, 2025

Ronald Phillip Nelson, 84, of Richmond, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his residence.

Ronald was born on March 14, 1941, in Richmond, the son of John Marvin and Winona Mildred (McGinnis) Nelson.  He was first united in marriage to Virginia Dare Rowell in 1966 to this union his two children were born.  They later divorced.  He...

May 11, 2025

John Homer Page, 96, of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

John was born on January 18, 1929, in Henrietta, MO. The son of John Christian and Mattie (Bayne) Page. He was united in marriage to Ann Walton of Lexington on June 23, 1951, she survives of...

May 5, 2025

John R. Morgan, 89, was called to Heaven on Monday, May 5th, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas.

John was born in Henrietta, to Irvin and Nell (Rider) Morgan on January 24th, 1936.  Growing up in Henrietta, he learned to work on the family farm and excelled in academics and sports through his school...

May 4, 2025

Clayton Neil McGillevry. 73, passed away peacefully after a brief stay in a hospital on May 4, 2025.

Clayton was born in Kansas City, Missouri, October 10, 1951, to Jerry and Betty McGillevry.  His parents moved to Lake Ozark, to operate a 7-cabin resort called Pleasure Point Resort. Jerry McGillevry captained excursion boats: Larry Don, Commander and...