Recent Obituaries

Jan 2, 2024

Florence Mae Wilkins, 95, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Lawson Manor.

Florence was born on December 17, 1928, in Henrietta, the daughter of Walkine "Buzz" and Katherine (Nelson) West. She was united in marriage to Andrew Alfred Wilkins of Richmond on November 18, 1955; he preceded her in death...

Dec 31, 2023

Joanne O'Dell, 89, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Joanne was born on September 22, 1934, in Richmond, the daughter of James "Grover" and Leotta "Marie" (Shaw) Swafford.  She was united in marriage to Vernon O'Dell of Rayville on October 17, 1952, to this union four...

Dec 29, 2023

Ella May Warner, 87, of Polo, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 29, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Ella May was born on October 1, 1936, in Kingston, the daughter of Theodore and Pauline (Frazier) Harper.  She was united in marriage to Robert W. "Bob" Hufft of...

Dec 29, 2023

David Allen King, 68, of Henrietta, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at his home.

David was born on February 25, 1955, in Lexington, the son of Bernard and Elois (Neblock) King.

Survivors include: mother, Elois Dobson of Richmond; son, Christopher (JoLynn) King of Lenexa, KS; granddaughter, Kayla King; brother, Dennis King of Henrietta; two...

Dec 28, 2023

Randy Coleman Goedeke, 76, of Carrollton, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at home.

Randy was born on February 21, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Carl and Madeline Goedeke.  He was united in marriage on November 9, 1968, to his wife, Jan Elliott, of 55 years; she survives of the home.

He...

Dec 23, 2023

Patricia Louise "Pat" Goodall, 77, of Henrietta, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.

Pat was born on October 28, 1946, in Norborne, the daughter of Clifford Franklin, Sr., and Ina Mae (Wrisinger) Martin.  She was united in marriage to Harold Leonard Goodall of Concordia on December 1, 1967; he preceded her...

Dec 17, 2023

Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Hoard, 87, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation in Richmond.

Kenny was born on February 2, 1936, in Kidder, the son of Cecil Ray and Fannie Faye (Murdock) Hoard.  He was united in marriage to Donna Kay Burke of Richmond on June 22, 1956; she preceded him...

Dec 16, 2023

Kolbie Layne Heins, the anxiously awaited for infant daughter of Sevin Isaac and Jessica Marie (Borsella) Heins of Richmond, passed due to unexpected complications on December 16, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by: paternal grandmother, Casey Leigh Heins of Lenoir City TN; maternal grandmother, Kimberly Stegeman of...

Dec 10, 2023

Carole Kay Keller, 81, of rural Orrick, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Liberty Hospital surrounded by her husband and children. Born to William J. and Millie Ann (Vance) Irons on April 1, 1942, Carole was a lifelong resident of the Elkhorn area. She attended Richmond High School graduating in 1959. She was a member of Rock Falls...

Dec 9, 2023

Royce Randolph King, 82, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Royce was born on December 26, 1940, in Richmond, the son of Randolph Frank and Mary Jane (Williams) King.  He was united in marriage to Karen Kay O'Dell of Rayville on November 27, 1964; she survives of...

Dec 3, 2023

Donna June Conklin, 70, of Polo, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her home.

Donna was born on October 13, 1953, to Donald Eugene and Phyllis June Forson; both preceded her in death.  Donna was united in marriage to the love of her life, Wayne Conklin, in May of 1982; Wayne survives of the home.

Dec 1, 2023

Bonnie Jean Sloan, 98, of Houston, TX, formerly of Richmond, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Houston Hospice in Houston, TX.

Bonnie was born on September 26, 1925, in Vibbard, the daughter of John Frances and Lily "Goldie" (Searcy) Shumate.  She was united in marriage to Forrest "Bill" Sloan of Richmond on October 17, 1942; he...

Dec 1, 2023

Bonnie J. Beary McCalley -- a longtime resident of Richmond and a lifelong member of the Richmond United Methodist Church -- passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at North Kansas City Hospital. She was 92.

Bonnie was born on March 1, 1931, to Reuben Cecil "Jack" and Rosa (Patterson) Beary. She was the youngest of seven sisters....

Nov 30, 2023

On Thursday, November 30, 2023, Cheryl Renee Woods, 58, of Henrietta, gained her wings and went to walk with the angels, with her two daughters by her side.

Cheryl was born on August 27, 1965, in North Kansas City, the daughter of Eli and Mae Marie (Ahrens) Truesdale.

Survivors include: two daughters, Caylah Woods (Jose)...

Nov 29, 2023

Cathy Prichard Wright, 50, born December 1, 1972, left her hard-fought battle with cancer behind on November 29, 2023.

Cathy is survived by two sons, Shane Johnson, and Mason Wright, and daughter, Taryn Wright.  Cathy was blessed to have been Nana to three grandchildren, Aiden Redman, Elliot Howe, and Eloise Howe. Other family members include mother, Glenda...

Nov 27, 2023

Shirley Dean Harmon, 78, of Fleming, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Shirley was born on July 21, 1945, in Henrietta, the daughter of Everett and Thelma Geneva (King) Gardner.  She was first married to Larry Hunton; to this union, their two daughters, Kim and Darla were born; he...

Nov 21, 2023

Billie Karyn Hampton, 78, of Richmond formally of Hardin, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at North Kansas City Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Billie was born on January 15, 1945, in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of Byrel D. and Idelle Ruth (Eubanks) Oster.  She was united in marriage to Alfred Clifton "Junior" Hampton of Hardin...

Nov 19, 2023

Mamie "Katie" Linebarger, 92, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Katie was born September 10, 1931, in Lebanon, the daughter of Joseph W. and Tena E. (Bacon) Houston.  She was united in marriage to Kenneth O. Linebarger of Fairview, on February 18, 1951; he preceded her in...

Nov 18, 2023

Rev. Harold Martin crossed over the threshold into glory at 06:50 A.M. on November 18, 2023, at his residence.

Rev. Martin was born April 22, 1943, in Richmond, MO, to Ina Mae (Wrisinger) Martin and Clifford Franklin Martin, Sr.

Rev. Martin attended Fairview school in rural Carroll County, Norborne, and Henrietta elementary schools and Richmond...

Nov 16, 2023

Ronald Lee "Ron" Essig, 63, of Independence, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 17, 1960, in Excelsior Springs to Charles Essig and Mary Katherine Parks. Ron is survived by his wife, Wendy Essig of the home, in Independence and their children of the home,...