Recent Obituaries

Apr 27, 2025

Linda Sharon Perks, 79, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Linda was born on May 14, 1945, in rural Richmond, the daughter of Aubrey Kenneth "Ted" and Anna Mae (Davis) Lee.  She was united in marriage to Owen Lee Perks of Camden on July 23, 1964; he preceded...

Apr 25, 2025

Velma Dean Greer, 101 of Higginsville, formerly of Orrick, passed away on Friday, April 25. 2025, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville.

Velma was born on January 27, 1924, in rural Orrick the daughter of Albert O. and Ada (Estes) Barber. She was united in marriage to Norman Keith Greer of Orrick, on December 7, 1940; he...

Apr 24, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Johnson 84, a resident of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1940, in Kansas City, the daughter of Lee and Fredia (Bowery) Hedrick. In 1973 Elizabeth married Charles William Johnson, he preceded her in death.

She is survived by six sons, Kenneth Lackey, William Lackey, Steve Lackey,...

Apr 23, 2025

George Victor Robinson, 72, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving children.  George was born January 22, 1953, in Richmond. The son of Cordell and LouEllen (Fields) Robinson.

George's survivors include his children who he was extremely PROUD of, his only son Josh (Ashley) Robinson, two daughters,...

Apr 23, 2025

David Roland Knauss, of Kearney, MO, passed away on April 23, 2025, after a five-year battle with cancer. He was born in Kirksville, MO, on November 13, 1943, to Drs. Austin Roland and Nellie Mae (Thompson) Knauss. He grew up in Lebanon, MO, and graduated from high school there in 1961.

He graduated from William Jewell College...

Apr 22, 2025

Clara Ann Wickstrom, 86, of Excelsior Springs, formerly of Hardin, passed away on April 22, 2025, at Saint Lukes Hospice House in Kansas City.

Clara was born on March 5, 1939, in Cameron, the daughter of William St. Clair and Eva Faye (Cudworth) DeWalt.  She was united in marriage to Dennis Eugene Wickstrom of Hardin on June...

Apr 21, 2025

Pamela Eileen McCollum 54, a resident of Norborne passed away at her home on April 21, 2025. She was born November 1, 1970, in Independence, the daughter of Janice Ross.

Pam is survived by two sons, Christopher (Sara) McCollum and Thomas Christopher McCollum; one daughter, Beth Ann (Amber Skeens) McCollum; brother, Phillip Buie; sister, Sharon (David) Russell;...

Apr 21, 2025

Mark Anthony McGinnis, 66, of rural Hardin, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mark was born on October 25, 1958, the son of Charles Edward and Geraldine (Fauver) McGinnis.  He was united in marriage to Iva Denise Martin of Richmond on September 22, 1984; she survives of the...

Apr 18, 2025

Martin Lynn "Marty" O'Donnell 60 of Richmond died on Friday, April 18, 2025, at V.A. Medical Center in Kansas City.

Martin was born on November 20, 1964, in Ray County, the son of Henry Woodrow and Pearl L. (George) O'Donnell.  He was first united in marriage to Elsie Covey of Richmond on December 1, 1990.  She preceded...

Apr 17, 2025

Donald Duncan Forlow, 88, of Richmond, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Don was born on May 19, 1936, in Independence, the son of Clifford Elkington and Dorothy Lee (Holt) Forlow.  He was united in marriage to Marilyn Joyce Land of Independence on...

Apr 17, 2025

John Samuel Hamilton, 19 months, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Children's Mercy Hospital, surrounded by his parents and family, on April 17th, 2025, at 4:27am.

He spent much of his life battling Familial Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis and made many friends at the hospital and clinics.  Despite his tough battles he was genuinely the sweetest and most...

Apr 13, 2025

Carol Ann Hays, 81, of Richmond passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Valley Manner in Excelsior Springs.

Carol was born on February 7, 1944, in Boston, MA, the daughter of Wilfred and Annette (Fitzgerald) Ostiguy. She was united in marriage to Thomas L. Hays, in Boston, MA, on June 15, 1963.  He preceded her in death...

Apr 7, 2025

Benjamin Franklin Phillips, 86, of Camden, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Research Hospital in Kansas City.

Ben was born on May 20, 1938, in Richmond, Missouri, the son of Grover C. and Dora Ester (Travillion) Phillips.  He was united in marriage to Mercedes Marie Sutton of Camden, she survives of the home.

Additional Survivors...

Apr 7, 2025

Timothy William "Tim" Abbott, 68, of Richmond, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Aspire Senior Living in Oak Grove.

Tim was born on November 19, 1956, in Kansas City, the son of Kenneth E. and Nessie (Brock) Abbott.  He was united in marriage to Debra Louise "Debbie" Kendrick of Excelsior Springs on July 12, 1986; she preceded...

Apr 6, 2025

Tamala "Tammy" Y. Hannsz, 64, of Richmond, died Sunday, April 6, 2025. at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Tammy was born on April 13, 1960, the daughter of Billy Lee and Genevie (Lang) Wilson.  She was united in marriage to William "Jerry" Hannsz of Richmond on February 14, 1999; he preceded her in death on July...

Apr 5, 2025

Velma Kathryn Brown, 77, of Cowgill, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Cameron Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Velma was born on July 24, 1947, in Cuba, MO, the daughter of Henry and Nellie (Smith) Brown.

Survivors include: brother, Jesse Brown of Cowgill; sister, Audery Grover (Greg), Wellsville, KS; and four nieces and nephews also...

Mar 28, 2025

Thomas Duane Twyman, lovingly known as "Coach T," passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 69. A resident of Hardin, Missouri, Tom was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and mentor whose impact on his family and community will be felt for generations to come.

Tom was born on July 26,...

Mar 26, 2025

Jane A Ross, of Carrollton MO, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Carrollton.

Jane was born December 8, in Brunswick, MO, to William H. and Lovie (Casner) Hoddle.  She was united in marriage to Glenn E Kohler; two children were born to this union, Jeffrey A Kohler and...

Mar 23, 2025

John William Brooks, 74, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

John was born on September 10, 1950, in Oklahoma City, OK, the son of Austin Wayne and Kathryn Ann (Brown) Brooks.  He was united in marriage to Debra Kay Forguson of Anaheim, CA, on February 14, 1977;...

Mar 22, 2025

Marilyn Joyce Forlow, 89, of Richmond, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Marilyn was born on February 17, 1936, in Independence, the daughter of Otis Buford and Mildred Louise (Hampton) Land.  She was united in marriage to Donald Duncan Forlow of Independence on...