Recent Obituaries

Feb 13, 2024

Roberta Jean Rash, 78, of Rayville, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Liberty Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Roberta was born on September 3, 1945, in Hardin, the daughter of Roy Robert "Bob" and Bertha Mae (Phillips) Farmer.  She was united in marriage to Floyd Wayne Rash of Rayville on February 23, 1964; he preceded...

Feb 12, 2024

Jackie Lee "Jack" O'Dell, 75, of Orrick, walked into heaven on Monday, February 12, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dale Eugene O'Dell.

Jack was born on March 16, 1948, in Excelsior Springs, to Billy Lee and Dorothy Jane (Sheets) O'Dell.  He was united in marriage to Kathryn Kay Yaw of Camden...

Feb 3, 2024

Marjorie Leone Calvert, age 103, passed away of natural causes on February 3, 2024, at Garden Cares Homestead Assisted Living in Lakewood, Colorado. She was born in Richmond, Missouri, where she lived until relocating to Colorado in 2020.

Marjorie was born to parents Edgar Ray Clark and Anna Zuklin Clark on August 15, 1920. She graduated from...

Jan 31, 2024

Donald "Don" Edward Brown, 81, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2024  at his home in Parrish, Florida.  Don was born February 15, 1942.  He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Brown; his mother, Helen (Tebor) Brown Shelton; his step-father, David (Tore) Shelton; and his son, David Brown.  He was united in marriage to Lynda Gill of Richmond,...

Jan 31, 2024

Patty Sue Lyon, 87, of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

Patty was born on August 17, 1936, in Mosby, the daughter of Oren Clarence and Frances Audra (Clevenger) Lee.  She was united in marriage to Harry Glendon Lyon of Carrollton on August 29, 1953; he preceded her in...

Jan 27, 2024

Susan Marie Miller, 84, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at her home.

Susan was born on August 19, 1939, in Salina, KS, the daughter of Carl and Georgina (Freeby) Pasternak.  She was united in marriage to Donald L. Miller of Oklahoma City, OK, on November 3, 1957; he survives of the home.

...

Jan 27, 2024

Helen Elizabeth Lewellen passed away on January 27, 2024, at the age of 66.

Helen was born at home in Rayville, MO, on March 31,1957, to Elwyn Buryl and Emma Verbeadie (James) Griffin.

Helen was daddy's girl and loved helping on the family farm. She attended Polo High School and played the clarinet in the...

Jan 26, 2024

Martha Lee Wilson, 76, of Richmond, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Martha was born on August 9, 1947, in Empire, CA, the daughter of Louis and Juanita (Kerr) Bordwine.  She was united in marriage to Ralph Arthur Wilson of Turlock, CA, in 1964; he preceded her in death...

Jan 25, 2024

Michael Thomas Fales, 65, of Kansas City, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at his home, after a long battle with cancer.

Michael was born on January 25, 1959, in Richmond, the son of Carl and Patricia (Reberry) Fales.  He was united in marriage to Lori Cadue of Kansas City on November 14, 1987; she survives of...

Jan 18, 2024

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)

Linda Rebecca Donaldson (Becky) was born on November 19, 1940, in Knoxville, TN, the firstborn of Reid and Helen Watts, and was followed by three siblings: Priscilla, Brenda, and Eddie.  She...

Jan 17, 2024

James Ray Jeffries, 75, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at his home.

James was born on February 19, 1948, in Camden, the son of James William Dee and Helen Elizabeth (Karl) Jeffries.  He was first united in marriage to Lana Lee Gott of Richmond in 1966; they later divorced.  He was later united in...

Jan 16, 2024

Juanita Gay Lange, 83, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Juanita was born on January 14, 1941, in Ray County, the daughter of Charles and Louise (Rush) Houston.  She was first united in marriage to Norman Lee Estes of Richmond; they later divorced.  She was then united...

Jan 12, 2024

Charles David McCorkendale, 92, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Charles was born on July 8, 1931, in Lexington, the son of Arvel and Eva McCorkendale.  He was united in marriage to Claudetta Narramore of Ray County on May 24, 1957, and were married for 66 years; she survives...

Jan 10, 2024

Richard L. "Dick" Vandiver, 93, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Dick was born on June 8, 1930, in Camden, the son of Roy Dean and Flossie (Woods) Vandiver.  He was united in marriage to Dorothy Jean Nichols of Camden on January 21, 1950; she preceded him...

Jan 10, 2024

Terrell Darwin "Terry" Phillips, 82, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Terry was born on May 28, 1941, in East St. Louis, IL, the son of Chester and Doris (Hurst) Phillips.  He was united in marriage to Marilyn Farmer of Richmond on June 21, 1987; she survives of the home....

Jan 8, 2024

Barbara Sue Hutchings, 76, of Richmond, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Barbara was born on May 5, 1947, in St. Joseph, the daughter of James Thomas "Bud" and Joy LaVerne (Olson) Dorton.  She was united in marriage to Kenneth A. "Kenny" Hutchings of Orrick on February 21, 1970; he preceded her...

Jan 7, 2024

Jane R. Williams, 96, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

She was born on September 26, 1927, in Bogard, MO, in Carroll County, to Leslie S. and Ethlyn (Bowman) White.

She graduated from Norborne High School and attended Central Missouri State in Warrensburg.  She taught in...

Jan 6, 2024

Anita Louise (Bowman) Mautino 81, a resident of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Anita was born on December 7, 1942, in Richmond, the daughter of Norman and Henrietta (Davidson) Bowman. She was united in marriage to Vernon Derstler, they later divorced, then she was united in marriage...

Jan 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the sad loss of our brother Woodward Nelson Lungren, Jr.

Woodward Nelson Lungren, Jr., age 68, of Bosworth, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Lee Summit Medical Center.  Nelson was born to Woodward and Waneta (Feese) Lungren on February 11, 1955, in...

Jan 2, 2024

Paul Douglas Brock, 68, of Oak Grove, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at his home.

Paul was born on August 25, 1955, in Independence, the son of George E. and Josephine (Massood) Brock. He was united in marriage to Connie M. Dugan of Orrick on March 30, 1980; they later divorced.

Survivors include: two...