Recent Obituaries

Jul 28, 2026

Judith "Judy" Ann Minnick, 76, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Judy was born on June 23, 1950, in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of George and Clara Betty (Claypole) Adams.  George and Clara later divorced, and Judy was raised by her stepfather, Leonard S. Clevenger.  She was...

Jul 26, 2026

Sandra Lee Carnes, 67, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 26, 2026, at her home.

Cremation entrusted to Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Please remember to share your memories of  Sandra with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .

Jul 25, 2026

Evelyn "Virginia" Swafford, 84, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Virginia was born on December 18, 1941, in Warrensburg, the daughter of James B. "Jim" and Ruby G. (Wilson) Buthe.  She was united in marriage to Robert E. "Bob" Swafford of Richmond on August 7,1966; he preceded her...

Jul 24, 2026

Shirel Erwin Bullock, 85, of Gravois Mills, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at his home.

Shirel was born on July 15, 1941, in Rolla, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Gillaspie) Bullock.  He was first united in marriage to Sharon Bell in 1963; they later divorced.  He then married Saundra Dishman; she preceded him in death...

Jul 24, 2026

If you ever had the privilege of meeting Leslie Edward "Les" Raw, chances are you walked away with a smile. Known for his quick wit, warm heart, and love of telling jokes, Les had a gift for bringing joy to those around him.

Les went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 8:15...

Jul 23, 2026

Wilma Lucille (Reeves) Ford was born August 21, 1923, in Cowgill, MO, to Arthur F Reeves and Etta M. (O'Dell) Reeves.

She attended eight years at a one-room schoolhouse, Petetree, and four years of high school at Cowgill.  She graduated in May of 1941 and married James W. Ford one week after the Pearl Harbor attack on...

Jul 22, 2026

Gary Lee Anderson, Sr., 88, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at his home.

Gary was born on February 6, 1938, in Leon, IA, the son of Willis B. and Holly M. (Baker) Anderson.  He was united in marriage to Evelyne Hannelore Krüse of Berlin, Germany, on December 22, 1958; she preceded him in...

Jul 18, 2026

Edith Lenora "Nonie" Clemenson, 90, of Richmond, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 18, 2026, at her home.

Nonie was born on April 3, 1936, in Clay County, the daughter of Emery Eugene and Ruby Jean (Cunningham) Aubrey.  She was first united in marriage to Bud Conwell of Kansas City in November of 1952; they later divorced.  She...

Jul 17, 2026

William "Willie" Michael Graham, 19, of Lawson, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Excelsior Springs. Willie was born on October 6, 2006, in Liberty.

Survivors include his mother, Ashley Berry; his father, Joshua Bingham, and stepmother, Tiffany Bingham; father, David Sparks; his two beloved daughters, Paris Graham and Emersyn McGarity; his siblings, Ryan and...

Jul 14, 2026

Kurt Christian Beckemeier, 85, of Richmond, MO, went to be with his savior, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was born in St. Louis, MO, on September 25, 1940, the son of Charles Wehking Beckemeier and Alvina Dorathea (Borcherding) Beckemeier.

As a young boy, Kurt attended elementary school at Chase School in Cherry...

Jul 14, 2026

Mary Kathren Darline Rippy, 77, of Richmond, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, surrounded by her family. She fought a long and courageous battle against pancreatic cancer, defying the odds of a poor prognosis and blessing her loved ones with more time than anyone expected.

Born on August 29, 1948, in Henrietta, Missouri, Mary Payne...

Jul 12, 2026

Thomas Paul Green, a resident of Richmond, MO, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Liberty Hospital.

Tom was born on March 4, 1950, in El Dorado, KS, the son of Thomas Robert Green and Martha Francis (Petty) Green. He served in the US Army from 1970 to 1973 and then served as head of maintenance...

Jul 9, 2026

Mary Beth Cringan, 76, of Liberty, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Pleasant Valley Care Center in Liberty.

Mary Beth was born on July 24, 1949, in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of David (Bud) and Dortha (Middleton) Cringan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving cats and dogs. Mary Beth was...

Jul 9, 2026

Robert A. Bates, 58, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born February 29, 1968, in Carrollton, the son of Albert "Leroy" and Patricia Ann (Stroud) Bates.  He was united in marriage to Mindy Michelle Mullikin on March 13, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She survives...

Jul 8, 2026

Earnest "Donnie" Kincaid, 66, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Donnie was born on August 18, 1959, in Chillicothe, the son of Milton Grafton and Eunice (Lockamy) Kincaid.  He was united in marriage to Angela Ann Bramlett of Rayville on June 15, 1988;...

Jul 7, 2026

Melissa Ann Hufford, lovingly known by many as Momo, 46, of Richmond, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026.

Born on December 12th, 1979, in Richmond, MO.

Melissa Ann lived a life marked by love, kindness, and dedication to family and friends. She was known for her love for her girls, grandson, Oaklee, and...

Jul 3, 2026

Darlene McMillan, 71, of Richmond, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at her home.

Darlene was born on November 22, 1954, in Lexington, Missouri, the daughter of Elmer and Teressa Mae (Phipps) Rogers. She was united in marriage to Roy Edward Cook, and they later divorced. During their marriage, they welcomed two children, Kelly Ruth Cook Renwick...

Jul 1, 2026

Patricia Ann Downs, 71, of Sedalia, formerly of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia.

Patricia was born on October 28, 1954, in Missouri, the daughter of Lee Roy and Sarah (Summers) Rowland.  She was united in marriage to James M. Downs of Orrick in 1986; he survives of...

Jun 17, 2026

Mary Ann Lichte, 79, of Norborne, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2026, at her home.

Mary was born on November 7, 1946, in Phoenix, AZ, the daughter of George Julius and Addie Lee (Davis) Peck.  She was united in marriage to Charles "Chuck" Ryland Lichte, Jr.  of Phoenix, AZ, on October 30, 1964; he preceded her...

Jun 17, 2026

Stuart Dunwoodie Sharp, 90, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Aspire Senior Living in Excelsior Springs.

Stuart was born in Camden, to Irvin Clarence and Caroline "Carrie" Sharp.  He was the youngest of three children.  He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his sister, Merna.  His sister, Marion, survives.

In...