Recent Obituaries

Apr 3, 2024

Dennis Eugene Wickstrom, 84, of Excelsior Springs, formerly of the Hardin area, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Valley Manor Rehabilitation Center in Excelsior Springs.

Dennis was born on October 15, 1939, in Hardin, the son of Glenn Eudell and Geneva (Bowman) Wickstrom.  He was united in marriage to Clara Ann De Walt of Richmond on...

Apr 3, 2024

Thomas Josiah "T.J." Curtis, 69, of Hardin, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

T.J. was born on July 25, 1954, in Lexington, the son of Josiah Herman and Mary Edyth (Corbett) Curtis.

Survivors include: son, Travis Curtis of Richmond; daughter, Tracy Anderson of Norborne; five grandchildren: Nick...

Mar 31, 2024

Carol Elaine Waters, 79, of Stet, died Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Life Care Center in Carrollton.

Carol was born on January 11, 1945, in Rockingham, the daughter of Floyd "Sam" and Eula (Nicholson) Hawkins.  She was united in marriage to Darryl Lewis "Jake" Waters of Stet on June 23, 1962; he preceded her in death on...

Mar 31, 2024

Ralph Douglas "Doug" Bates, 66, of rural Norborne, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at University Hospital in Columbia.

Doug was born on December 17, 1957, in Waverly, the son of Albert "Leroy" and Patricia Ann (Stroud) Bates. He was united in marriage to Debra Lynn Cowick of Carrollton on November 13, 1976, at the First Baptist...

Mar 29, 2024

LaDonna Lynn Ford, 61, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024.

LaDonna was born on May 8, 1962, the daughter of Robert Donald Leroy and Carolyn (Wilson) Ford.

Survivors include:  two daughters, Marci (Shannon) Patrick of Independence and Heather (Douglas) Hendrickson of Richmond; four brothers, Donald Ford...

Mar 23, 2024

Warren Andrew Owens, 20, of Excelsior Springs, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Warren was born on August 24, 2003, in Liberty, the son of James and Faith (Graham) Owens.

Survivors include: his mother of Richmond; son, Sekai Owens of the home; significant other, Kadence Barlow of the home; two half-sisters, April McCoy of...

Mar 20, 2024

Brandon K. Green, 32, of Lee's Summit, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the donors favorite charity.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 P.M....

Mar 20, 2024

Pauline Lee Hess, 93, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Pauline was born on September 26, 1930, in South Portland, ME, the daughter of George and Jenny (Kinghorn) Rankin.  She was first united in marriage to Ernest R. Rash of Camden in October 1949; he preceded...

Mar 18, 2024

Arthur Benton Clark, 66, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Arthur was born on December 18, 1957, in Richmond, the son of John "Jay" Willis and Helen May (Cox) Clark.

Survivors include: four sons: Levi Benton Clark of Richmond, Chase W. Shipley of North...

Mar 16, 2024

Mary Catherine Rauber, 82, of Richmond, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of the Lord, to meet her dear husband and dear son, on March 16, 2024.

She was born on March 11, 1942, in Cameron, to Pat and Lila Rooney.

She married Henry Lane Rauber on August 27, 1960; he preceded her in...

Mar 12, 2024

David Earl Leakey, 87, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at his home on March 12, 2024.

David was born to John Irl and Clara Mae (Edgar) Leakey on August 18, 1936, in Kansas City. He was the last of nine children.

David spent most of his childhood and adult years in and around Carroll and...

Mar 11, 2024

Anna Lee Hoffman, 94, of Richmond, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her Lord, to meet her dear husband and son with him, on Monday, March 11, 2024.

She was born May 15, 1929, in Independence, MO, to Orville Lee and Clara (Arms) Grubb.

She married Conrad William Hoffman of Camden, MO, on...

Mar 11, 2024

Linda Joyce Powers, 71, of Richmond, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at her home.

Linda was born on January 9, 1953, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Calvin and Ardell (Munholland) Caho.  She was united in marriage to Maurice David Powers of Richmond on April 19, 2013; he survives of the home.

Additional...

Mar 10, 2024

Beverly Ruth Mullin, 89, of Richmond, passed away March 10th, 2024, at the Cottage Grove Care Center, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Beverly was born January 5th, 1935, in Sheridan, WY, the daughter of Albert and Gladys (Crackenberger) McKinney.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William Wade Mullin.

Beverly is...

Mar 10, 2024

Sandra Jane Pendleton, 76, of Orrick, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Sandra was born on March 25, 1947, in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of Horace and Opal (Smith) Craven.  She was united in marriage to Ronald Lee Pendleton of Orrick on June 25, 1965; he survives of the...

Mar 7, 2024

Linda Marie Graham (Pearon), 78, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.

Linda was born on August 15, 1945, in Kansas City, the daughter of Raymond and Minie (Todd) Pearon.  She was united in marriage to Billy Graham, Sr.; he preceded her in death.

Survivors include: her...

Mar 4, 2024

John Marion Lee, 86 of Camden passed away on March 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home.

John Marion Lee was born on July 14, 1937, in Orrick the son of Benjamin Franklin and Veda Belle (Butler) Lee. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann Pugh of Orrick on July 25, 1958; she...

Feb 14, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Joe Ellis Truby passed peacefully in his home on February 14, 2024.  Born on March 19, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan.  Joe lived a full and enriched life and was a friend to all.  He was a retired Air Force Veteran, loved his custom 56 Chevy, hunting, and fishing with his...

Feb 14, 2024

Karen Louise Vandiver, 70, of Orrick, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, KS.

Karen was born on November 7, 1953, in Lexington, the daughter of Robert Stroud and Billie Marie (Cheshier) Pennington.  She was united in marriage to Michael Dean "Mike" Vandiver on June 25, 1971; he preceded her in death...

Feb 13, 2024

Carol "Diana" Duncan, 70, of Richmond, formerly of Hardin, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Diana was born on March 11, 1953, in Macon, the daughter of Carl Edwin and Margaret Jean (Grugin) Rogers.  She was united in marriage to Mike Weisz of Hardin in 1971; to this union, her...