Recent Obituaries

Jan 25, 2025

Mary Julia (Groce) Merrifield, 97, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at John Knoxx Village in Higginsville.

Mary was born on January 9, 1928, in Richmond, and had lived there her entire life.  She was married to Charles W Merrifield on July 27, 1952.  They lived in the Richmond area, where they were engaged in...

Jan 24, 2025

Rita Ardell (Hopkins) Martin, 74, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at her home in Richmond, Missouri.

Rita was born on August 27, 1950, to the union of Edna (Stotts) Hopkins and John Francis Hopkins, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was raised with love by Edna following her parents' divorce. After graduating from high school in Hermann, Missouri in...

Jan 24, 2025

Elden Lavern White, 84, of Norborne, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on August 11, 1940, in Ronan, MT, the son of Rolland and Mildred (Sias) White.

Elden grew up in the Ronan and Polson areas.  He joined the Air National Guard at the age of 16.  In 1957,...

Jan 21, 2025

Stephen "Steve" Lynn Hamm, Sr., 59, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, unexpectedly, while driving in the Stet community.

Steve was born on July 28, 1965, in Leavenworth, KS, the son of Larry Jean and Janet Kae (McDaniel) Hamm.  He was united in marriage to Brenda Louise Williams on January...

Jan 21, 2025

Gary Franklin Manning, 76, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond, surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born on December 19, 1948, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Thomas Franklin and Martha Virginia (Nutter) Manning.  He was united in marriage to Joyce "Diane" Pence of Richmond on April...

Jan 17, 2025

Joyce Leah (Early) Price, 78, of Richmond, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at North Kansas City Hospital, after a short battle with cancer.

Joyce was born on November 21, 1946, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Loyd Franklin and Mary Elizabeth (Hileman) Early.

Survivors include: daughter, Amy Hannah...

Jan 13, 2025

Vernon Ray Smith, 71, of Richmond, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence.

Vernon was born on January 3, 1954, in Guymon, OK, the son of Lawrence Gene and Alice Maxine (Boling) Smith.  He was united in marriage to Debbie A. Renfro of Texas on February 24, 2009; she survives of the...

Jan 13, 2025

Gary Dean Burgess, 80, of Richmond, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Gary was born on May 23, 1944, in Camden, the son of Wayne and Gladys (Nichols) Burgess.  He was united in marriage to Nancy E. Strickler of Camden in May 1964; she survives of the home.

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Jan 10, 2025

Bobbie Norwood Wyse, 86, of Richmond, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at Liberty Medical Center.

Bobbie was born on May 19, 1938, in Camden, the son of James Blaine and Rosa Lee (Harrison) Wyse.  He was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Metcalfe of Richmond on February 13, 1959; she survives of the home.

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Jan 5, 2025

Gregory "Greg" Gervy, 60, of Polo, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Greg was born on October 21, 1964, in Independence, the son of Lawrence "Ed" and Dorothy (Curts) Gervy, Jr.  He was united in marriage to Susan (Vereecke) Gervy on January 29, 1983; she survives of the home.

Greg was raised and educated...

Jan 4, 2025

Carl Galle "Butch" Allison, 87 years, 11 months and 23 days, of Lady Lake, Florida, entered the presence of our Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Butch was born on January 12th, 1937, in St. Joseph, Missouri to John H. and Mary Alta (Galle) Allison and was the youngest of their four children.

Butch attended school in...

Jan 3, 2025

Patty Ann (Briant) Dunwoodie, 87, of Camden, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation in Richmond.

Patty was born on August 18, 1937, in Ray County, the daughter of Vern and Helen (Davis) Briant.  She was united in marriage to Richard Orial Dunwoodie of Camden on October 7, 1955; he preceded her in death...

Dec 29, 2024

***NOTE SERVICE DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER***

Karla Kaye Voltmer, 80, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at her home.

Karla was born on November 10, 1944, in Holt County, the daughter of Harry B. and Reve (Taylor) Dukes.

Survivors include: sister, Danielle Peters of Garden City; two nephews, Ryan (Kelsie)...

Dec 28, 2024

Lori Lea Milligan, 62, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 28, 2024, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Lori was born on December 31, 1961, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Robert Deryl "Bob" and Joyce Elaine (Stoner) Lobb.  She was united in marriage to Tommy Lee "Tom" Milligan of Richmond...

Dec 28, 2024

Judith Ann "Judy" Wrisinger, 81, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born on April 5, 1943, in Waverly, the daughter of Joseph Washington and Tena Edna (Bacon) Houston.  She was united in marriage to Larry Lee Wrisinger of Richmond on...

Dec 20, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Wade Keith Schroeder on December 20, at the age of 55, after a valiant and steadfast 22 months fight against pancreatic cancer. Until the end, he was surrounded by his family who continue to love him immensely. Wade will always be remembered for his positive mindset no matter...

Dec 16, 2024

Phillip L. Fitzwater, 66, of Hardin, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home.

Phillip was born on November 6, 1958, in Richmond, the son of Clifford L. and Frances A. (Myers) Fitzwater.  He was united in marriage to Susan D. Prichard of Hardin on April 20, 2013; she survives of the home.

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Dec 14, 2024

Robert Thomas "Bob" McCorkendale, 73, of Hardin, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Bob was born on February 11, 1951, in Carrollton, the son of Harold L. and Evelyn (Alexander) McCorkendale.  He was united in marriage to Diana "Christy" Due of Richmond on April 27, 1991; she survives of the home.

Dec 11, 2024

Ira Junior Anderson, 90, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond, surrounded by his loving family.

Ira was born on January 26, 1934, in Hardin, the son of Ira Noland and Opal Mae (Branson) Anderson.  He was first united in marriage to Barbara J. Wettengel of Richmond on July...

Dec 9, 2024

Kimberley Ann (Pickering) Smith, 55, of Henrietta, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at her home.

Kimberley was born December 28, 1968, in Kansas City, the daughter of Jack and Dixie (Allen) Pickering.

Survivors include: mother, Dixie Pickering of Henrietta; fiancé, William Loyd of the home; two sons, Justin (Brandi) Pickering of Henrietta and Geoffry...