Recent Obituaries

Feb 13, 2025

Harold Davis Magruder, 91, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Liberty Hospital.

No services to be scheduled at this time, per Harold's wishes. Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Harold with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .

Feb 13, 2025

Richard Eugene Baker of Hardin, MO passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, at 2:25 A.M., with his loving family by his side.

Richard was born on September 14, 1932, in Independence, MO, to Theodore Wellington & Helen Gwendolyn (Morris) Baker.

He is survived by his wife, Lulabelle (Holloway) of 64 years; two daughters, Stacy...

Feb 12, 2025

Russell Melvin "Blues Man" Allen, Sr., 83, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Russell was born on November 6, 1941, in Des Moines, IA, the son of Leo and Edith (Coleman) Allen.  He was united in marriage to Mildred J. Cole of Richmond...

Feb 10, 2025

Brenda Sue Johnson, 66, of Braymer, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025.

Brenda Sue was born the daughter of Robert Lewis O'Dell and Rose Ann Birdwell on June 15, 1958, in Carrollton, MO.  She was united in marriage to Robert Granderson Johnson of Braymer on August 16, 1975, at the Norborne Baptist Church in Norborne, MO; he...

Feb 10, 2025

Joseph K Frazier, 83, of Paducah, KY, formally of Rayville, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, in Paducah.

Joseph was born on July 7, 1941, in Kansas City, the son of David and Hazel (Hill) Frazier.  He was united in marriage to Donna Clevenger on November 18, 1972; she preceded him in death on June 21, 2015....

Feb 6, 2025

Christy Lynn (Akers) Cline 56, a resident of Richmond, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Christy was born on October 7, 1968, in Richmond, the daughter of Lonnie Ray and Toni (Haskins) Akers.

Survivors include: mother, Toni Akers of Richmond; two children, Lucas Cline of Kansas City and Paige Cline...

Feb 6, 2025

Linda Joyce Hamblen 68, a resident of Carrollton, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at her home. Linda was born on July 25, 1956 to Harold F. and Jaunita (Staton) Kinder. Linda married Robert E. Hamblen on August 10, 1996, he preceded her in death on December 14, 2010.

Feb 4, 2025

Dortha Lee Wilson, 85, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Dortha was born on March 26, 1939, in Tuskahoma, OK, the daughter of Thomas and Bertha (Bost) Hickman.  She was united in marriage to Alford Louis Wilson of Alpine, AZ, on January 14, 1956; he survives of the...

Feb 3, 2025

Elois Jean Dobson, 90, of Richmond, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Elois was born on April 4, 1934, in Kingston, the daughter of Harry and Helen (Hill) Neblock.  She was first united in marriage to Jack Anderson in 1950; they later divorced.  She was then united in marriage...

Feb 3, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Rylan Lichte, Jr., 80, of Norborne, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Chuck was born on May 7, 1944, in Lexington, the son of Charles Rylan and Lorraine Marie (Telgemeier) Lichte, Sr.  He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Peck of Phoenix, AZ, on October 30,...

Feb 2, 2025

Harold Dean Ware, born on March 1, 1930, in Wakenda, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 94.

The son of James E. Ware and Mollie White, Harold lived a life marked by faith, service, and dedication to his family and community. From 1952 to 1954, he served...

Feb 2, 2025

Jonah Michael Webb took his final rest in the arms of his loving parents, Kalynn and Codey, on February 2nd at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.  Jonah will be missed more than his parents have the words to describe.

Jonah arrived on January 30th, joining his brother Will and sister Sarah.  Though our beautiful Jonah was in...

Feb 1, 2025

Betty Lou (Hayes) Lobb, age 90, of Norborne (formally of Chillicothe, Gravois Mills and Blue Springs, MO) left us to be with the Lord, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO.

Betty was born April 28, 1934, in Arkansas City, Kansas, to Ramie & Peggy Jones. On November 17, 1951, she married Harry...

Jan 31, 2025

Susie Q. Proffitt, age 80, of Richmond, MO., went home to her Heavenly Father on January 31, 2025.  She passed at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends.  Susie was born to Charles Harold Campbell, Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth (Coulter) Campbell near Browning, Missouri, on January 23, 1945.  She graduated from Westport High School in Kansas City...

Jan 31, 2025

Betty Irene Ahnefeld 90, of Carrollton, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at Carroll House Nursing Home in Carrollton.

Betty was born on March 22, 1934 in Marshall to James and Mary Elizabeth (Rosen) Duvall.  She was united in marriage to Charles Lee Ahnefeld of Carrollton on July 4, 1953.  Charles Lee preceded...

Jan 29, 2025

Charles Victor Kusick, Jr., of the Missouri Veterans' Home, Cameron, Missouri, passed away on January 29, 2025, after a sustained illness.  All who knew him are profoundly saddened by his passing.

Charles, called Chuck, was the son of Charles V. Kusick, Sr. and June K. Kusick.  Born on June 4, 1944, at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis,...

Jan 29, 2025

Michael Joseph McCalley, 69, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born on May 7, 1955, in Lexington, the son of Audrey Vernon "A.V." and Mary Francis "Jamie" (Jameson) McCalley.  He was united in marriage to Vickie Lynn Brown of Norborne on November 25, 1978; she...

Jan 27, 2025

Joyce Louise (Outersky) Jellum, 92, of Richmond, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at Riverbend Heights Health and Rehabilitation in Lexington.

Joyce was born on April 1, 1932, in Richmond, the daughter of Jerry and Lorena S. (Griffin) Outersky.  She was united in marriage to Martin Don Jellum of Richmond on December 9, 1951; he preceded her...

Jan 26, 2025

William "Bill" Everett Lauck, 77, of Kansas City, KS, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Delmar Gardens of Overland Park, KS, from complications due to diabetes.

Bill was born on November 23, 1947, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Everett and Doris (Shawcross) Lauck.  He was united in marriage to Carol Case Lauck on March 31,...

Jan 26, 2025

Adalynn Elaine Coggins, 20, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her home.

Adalynn was born on August 13, 2004, in Liberty, the daughter of Caleb Stephen Coggins and Ashley Coe-Hancock.

Survivors include: significant other, Cole Husemann; her father, Caleb Coggins; her mother and step-father, Ashley (David)...