Recent Obituaries

Dec 6, 2024

Terry Louis Love, 75, of Richmond, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Kansas City VA Medical Center.

Terry was born on January 9, 1949, in Kansas City, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Gulley) Love.  He was united in marriage to Wanda K Gaunt of Richmond on November 20, 1971; she survives of the home....

Dec 5, 2024

Kaytlen Christine Sales, 18, of Lawson, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, surrounded by her loving family.

Kaytlen was born on September 27, 2006, at North Kansas City Hospital, the daughter of Kenneth E. and Lisa Christine (Hansen) Williams Sales.

Survivors include: her parents, Kenneth and Lisa Sales...

Dec 5, 2024

Robin Dee Holmes, 68, of Camden, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Robin was born on May 21, 1956.  She was united in marriage to Walter Howard Holmes of Kansas City on February 2, 1974; he survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: two sons,...

Dec 4, 2024

Henry S. Hughes, Jr., 97, of Richmond passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his home.

Cremation with no service scheduled at this time.  Thurman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Henry with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .

Full obituary to follow.

Dec 4, 2024

David Ernest Johnson, 73, of Norborne, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on January 20, 1951, in Carrollton, the son of Ernest Clifton and Helen Genevieve (Giles) Johnson.  He was united in marriage to Janice Lynn Sharp of Carrollton on March 30, 1972; she survives...

Nov 30, 2024

Albert "Randy" Peckham was born on October 19, 1939, in Grant, Michigan, and lived a life defined by music, art, scholarship, and love. Randy earned his Bachelor of Music degree from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, embarking on a distinguished career as a music educator in Michigan and Connecticut. His passion for music remained a guiding force throughout his...

Nov 29, 2024

Frank "Rupert" Stonner, III, 67, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 29, 2024, at his home.

Rupert was born on December 4, 1956, in Lexington, the son of Frank Rupert and Jean Evelyn (Long) Stonner, Jr.  He was united in marriage to Cheryl Rene Lasiter of Richmond on November 13, 1982; she survives of the home....

Nov 28, 2024

Karen Joyce McBee, 82, of Hardin, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at her home.

Karen was born on May 23, 1942, in Russellville, the daughter of W.H. "Junior" and Lois Emogene (Summers) Frazer.  She was united in marriage to Paul Daniel McBee of Richmond on September 18, 1966; he preceded her in death on July 1,...

Nov 28, 2024

Barbara Ann (West) Pennington, 77, of Hardin, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at her home.

Barbara was born on July 23, 1947, in Carrollton, the daughter of A.J. and Helen (Schneider) West.  She was united in marriage to Clarence Pennington of Hardin on September 12, 1988; he preceded her in death on October 5, 2021.

Nov 27, 2024

Roger Lee Rowan, 53, of Rayville, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at his daughter's home, following a hard-fought, long battle with cancer.

Roger was born on March 15, 1971, in Richmond, the son of Carl Allen and Myrna L. (Waller) Rowan.

Survivors include: daughter, Kaitlyn Rowan of Knoxville; brother, Robert (Nancy) Rowan of Knoxville;...

Nov 26, 2024

Gary Gail Eiserer, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded by his devoted family.  Born and raised in Carrollton, Missouri, Gary was the fourth of 11 children, growing up in a close-knit family on a humble farm.

Gary often reminisced about his childhood, sharing that his family was so poor they sometimes slept in the chicken coop.  ...

Nov 21, 2024

Jerry Don McCarter, 88, of Richmond passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Heisinger Bluffs Senior Living Community in Jefferson City.

Jerry was born on July 28, 1936, in Fort Smith, AR, the son of Joel Kirby and Emily Francis (Butler) McCarter.  He was united in marriage to Gale Jeanne Wilson of Richmond...

Nov 19, 2024

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Gaulden, 55, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Jerry was born on September 12, 1969, in Independence, the son of Gerald Dean and Georgia Lee (Reichling) Gaulden.  He was united in marriage to Beverly Jean Walls of Richmond...

Nov 6, 2024

Carolyn Lee Flint, 75, of Odessa, went to heaven on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Carolyn was born on December 1, 1948, in Lexington, the daughter of Binnie Lloyd and Mamie Marie "Sue" (Wrisinger) Trainer. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband Steven...

Nov 4, 2024

Darwin Ray Outersky, 88, of Richmond, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Darwin was born on April 8, 1936, on his family farm, near Richmond, the son of Joseph and Eula (Lee) Outersky.  He was united in marriage to Sadie Louise Clevenger of Richmond on April 9, 1954, the day...

Nov 3, 2024

Gary Dean "AKA: Hot Dog" Downs, 64, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Liberty Hospital.

Gary was born on November 6, 1959, in Orrick, the son of James Robert and Virginia Elizabeth (Stillwell) Downs.  He was united in marriage to Linda Kay Phillips of Kearney on September 3, 1983; she preceded him in death...

Nov 3, 2024

James Daniel Heil, 84, of Norborne, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

Cremation with inurnment will be held at a later date by the family.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of James with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.

Nov 1, 2024

JoEllen Kay (Shannon) Spooner, 61, of Henrietta, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Liberty Hospital.

JoEllen was born on March 13, 1963, the daughter of Larry and Bonita (Brady) Shannon.

Survivors include: son, Gabriel Williams of Hannibal; three daughters: Melody (William) DeCoudres of Liberty, Amy Spooner (Eddie Pearon) of Richmond, and Stephanie Trisler of...

Oct 29, 2024

Annabelle (McGinnis) Nolker, 99, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Annabelle was born on April 11, 1925, in Richmond, the daughter of Roy and Ada (O'Dell) McGinnis.  She was united in marriage to John Nolker of Richmond on August 10, 1942; he preceded her in death on July...

Oct 28, 2024

David Ray Noltensmeyer, 65, of Richmond, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home.

David was born on January 7, 1959, in Lexington, the son of Marcus Martin and Mary Helen (Lampman) Noltensmeyer.  He was united in marriage to Dianna L. Deam of Richmond on August 18, 1990; she survives of the home.

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