Recent Obituaries

Oct 28, 2024

Carol Suzanne (Maupin) Graybill, 84 of Richmond, peacefully passed away at her home on Monday, October 28th, 2024.

Carol was born December 23, 1939, to Gerald and Lola (Gray) Maupin in Wyandotte County.

She married Lloyd W. Graybill on December 31, 1956; they were married for 28 years.  They had five children.  She was a...

Oct 28, 2024

James Charles Pierce, 82, of Rayville, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.

James was born on August 12, 1942, in Carthage, the son of Jack Albert and Iona Mae (Richardson) Pierce.  He was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Sappington of Weston on June 18, 1962; she survives of...

Oct 27, 2024

Elizabeth Adell Eaton, 86, of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her home.

Elizabeth was born on November 11, 1937, in Lafayette County, the daughter of Fred and Irene (Bush) Mallot.  She was united in marriage to William "Bill" Sherman Eaton of Lexington on March 20, 1995; he preceded her in death on May...

Oct 26, 2024

Jefferey Scott "Jeff" McGill, 53, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Jeff was born on June 8, 1971, in Lexington, the son of Terry Ray and Pamela Jean (Schreier) McGill.  He was united in marriage to Serena J. Motley of Richmond on April 25, 1992; she survives...

Oct 25, 2024

Ervin Lee Franklin, 81, a resident of Richmond passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Ervin was born on August 9, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Robert and Francis (Davis) Franklin. He was united in Marriage to Mary Anne (McGregor) Franklin on June...

Oct 25, 2024

William "Bill" Edgar, 73, of Jonesboro Arkansas, originally from Richmond, MO. passed away October 25, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, after fighting Prostate Cancer.

Bill was born February 6, 1951, in Lexington, MO. He was the son of James D. Edgar Sr. and Nell Jo (Bunch) Edgar. (Preceded him in death)

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Oct 25, 2024

Marian Louise Shaner 75, a resident of Hardin, passed away at her home on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Marian was born on November 9, 1948, in Ray County to Joe and Mary (Corbet) Curtis. On November 11, 1966, Marian married Forrest Shaner, he preceded her in death on January 30, 2017.

She is survived by...

Oct 20, 2024

Roy Eugene Pratt, 64, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Lafayette Regional Medical Center in Lexington, surrounded by his loving family.

Roy was born on September 21, 1960, in Kansas City, the son of Earl LeRoy and Lucille Josephine (Minor) Pratt.

Survivors include: daughter, Jessica Driscoll of Gering, NE; grandson, Jason Driscoll;...

Oct 18, 2024

Bruce Duane Adams, 69, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home.

Bruce was born on October 30, 1954, in Lexington, the son of James L. "Doc" and Billie D. (Lee) Adams.  He was united in marriage to Susan D. Brune of Richmond on June 28, 1975; she survives of the home....

Oct 12, 2024

Bret Allen Bowman, 56, of Richmond, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Bret was born on April 10, 1968, in Fallon, NV, the son of Donald R. "Butch" and Denise L. (Richards) Bowman.  He was united in marriage to Johnna Holman of Hardin on December 7, 2008; she survives of the home.

Oct 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we report that our dear Mark Kyle Johnson succumbed to his battle with ALS.

Mark Kyle Johnson was born June 18, 1957 to Leamon L. Johnson and Tanya "Terry" Johnson in Burbank, California.  Mark attended Graceland College in Lamoni, IA.  He was joined in marriage to Karen Louise (Darcy) in May...

Oct 8, 2024

Donna Carol Foor, 77, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Golden Age Nursing Home in Braymer.

Donna was born on November 27, 1946, in Carrollton, the daughter of Donald W. and Viola "Vi" Maxine (Halterman) Heil.  She was first united in marriage to James D. McBee of Braymer.  She was later united in marriage...

Oct 5, 2024

Thomas Wayne Wright of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on October 5, 2024.

Born on October 28th, 1945, to Ethel and Robert Wright.

He carried a quiet, kind, and giving spirit throughout his life, profoundly impacting those around him. He was a man that cared for every person and helped many, many people over the...

Oct 2, 2024

James "Jim" Clyde Hardison, 74, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on May 17, 1950, in Lexington, the son of Clyde Samuel Henry and Nellie (Sharp) Hardison.  He was united in marriage to Patricia "Pat" Ann Sperbeck of Richmond on May 14, 1970; she...

Oct 1, 2024

Linda Gail Douglas Rateau, 80, of Independence, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Baptist Homes of Independence.

Linda was born on January 1, 1944, in Richmond, the daughter of Homer and Vera (Ottman) Douglas.

Survivors include: daughter, Kathran Jackson of Liberty; son, Eric (Sue) Jeffries of Lake Wylie,...

Sep 29, 2024

Bernita Faye Carter 91, a resident of Flagstaff, AZ, formally of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Bernita was born on August 10, 1933, in Ray County, Missouri, the daughter of Amos and Delka (O'Dell) Wrisinger.  She was married to Gene Franklin "Puny" Carter of Richmond on November 27, 1949; he preceded her in death...

Sep 28, 2024

Karen Kay Blankenship, 81, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Liberty Hospital.

Karen was born on September 19, 1943, in Norborne, Missouri, the daughter of Alfred Clifton and Marie Elizabeth (Key) Hampton.  She was united in marriage to David Allen Blankenship of Hardin on September 1, 1962, he survives of the home.

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Sep 27, 2024

George Mansefield Ashley 88, a resident of Richmond, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Lee's Summit on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born on April 22, 1936, in Kansas City, MO, the son of George Gryder and Allie Gladys (Minick) Tippins Ashley of Minickville, MO west of Orrick,MO George was united in marriage to his school classmate...

Sep 26, 2024

Mary Maxine Benton, 91, of Richmond, passed away on September 26, 2024, in Independence.

Mary was born on August 13, 1933, in Richmond.  On June 29,1960 she was united in marriage to Herbert L. Benton of Kansas City, KS; he preceded her in death on January 13, 2018.

Survivors include: son, Mark Aaron (Sheri) Benton...

Sep 25, 2024

Robert Lee McCorkendale, 91, of Mission, TX, formerly of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg, TX.

Robert was born on December 22, 1932, in Odessa, the son of Arvel P. and Eva M. (Kennedy) McCorkendale.  He was united in marriage to Shirley M. Lynn of Henrietta on December 21, 1952;...