Recent Obituaries

Nov 15, 2023

John Edward Openshaw, 74, of Orrick, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City.

No services will be held at this time.  A celebration of life will be announced at a later date by the family.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please remember to share your...

Nov 12, 2023

Jackie Wayne "Jack" Wicker, 66, of Excelsior Springs, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Jack was born on May 17, 1957, in Kansas City, the son of Virgil Ernest and Donna Lucille (Liles) Wicker.  He was united in marriage to April L. Round of Excelsior Springs on March...

Nov 11, 2023

Kent Wayne Dickey, 66, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his residence.

Kent was born on April 10, 1957, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Jack and Jean (Kalberloh) Dickey.  He was united in marriage to Michelle Dawn McNiel on August 28, 1993; she survives of the home.

Survivors include: son, Garett...

Nov 7, 2023

Freddie F. Borntrager was born January 23, 1983, to Felty and Millie Borntrager. He died November 7, 2023, in Richmond, MO, at the age of 40 years, 9 months, and 15 days.

He was married to Lucy Nisley Borntrager on May 22, 2003; they lived in matrimony 20 years, 5 months, and 16 days.

He...

Nov 5, 2023

Robert L. "Bob" Haug, 84, of Kearney, formerly of Richmond, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Bob was born on May 21, 1939, in Junction City, KS, the son of Charles and Hazel (Johnson) Haug.  He was first united in marriage to Charlotte Sagar of Seattle, WA, in March...

Oct 31, 2023

Ronnie Lee Hylton, 68, of Camden, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House in Kansas City.

Ron was born on February 23, 1955, in Kansas City, KS, the son of Floyd Hubert and Kay L. (Rogers) Hylton.  He was united in marriage to Mary Martin of Higginsville, in 2005; she...

Oct 30, 2023

Janet Gale Moore, 69, a resident of Richmond, passed away on Monday October 30, 2023.  Janet was born on April 3, 1954, in Braymer to John Prewitt and Deloris Fitzwater.

She is survived by one son, Jared (Kelly) Moore of Macon; brother, Robert Prewitt, grandchildren; Kendrick, Khayne, and Kearstyn Moore

Janet was preceded in death...

Oct 27, 2023

Ellen Elizabeth MacDonald, 67, of Richmond, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at her home.

Ellen was born on February 1, 1956, in Lexington, MO. She was the daughter of Howard and Jean (Bryant) Baker.

Survivors include son, Jason (Kim) Christian of Lee's Summit; daughter, Meghan (Ray) Lee of Punta Gorda, FL; five grandchildren: Tanner...

Oct 26, 2023

Curtis Alan Ross, 69, of Kearney, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Estoria Rehabilitation and Recovery Center in Liberty.

Curtis was born on December 26, 1953, in Lexington, the son of William Lee "Bill" and Mary Virginia (Williams) Ross.  He was united in marriage to Michelle D. Mansell of Orrick on August 31, 1973; she survives...

Oct 24, 2023

Joseph Randy Richardson, 65, of rural Norborne, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at his residence.

Joseph was born on June 28, 1958, in Sugar Creek, to Charles Lee and Jeanne (Harrison) Richardson.

Survivors include: his mother; brother, Jack Anthony Richardson of Sedalia; and sister, Jennifer (John) Delapp of Higginsville.

He was preceded in...

Oct 23, 2023

Ruthie "Darlene" Miller, 65, of Richmond, died on Monday, October 23, 2023, at her residence.

Darlene was born on December 2, 1957, in St. Joseph the daughter of Gayford Ward and Wilma Wills.

Survivors include: son, James (Candy Johnson) Pearon of Hardin; daughter, Lori Talli of Higginsville and Karen Pearon; brother, Jerry (Liz) Taylor of...

Oct 21, 2023

Carla Marie Demsko, 39, of Braymer, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City.

Carla was born on July 1, 1984, in Richmond, the daughter of Clifford A. and Deborah "Debbie" Gene (Tarwater) Hurshman.  She was united in marriage to John R. Demsko of Braymer on December 19, 2008; he survives of...

Oct 11, 2023

Wanda "Bunny" Harris, 65, of Richmond, MO, formerly of New Orleans, LA, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Avalon View Health and Wellness in Liberty, MO.

Wanda was born on July 26, 1958, in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of Rosalie Harris Johnson and Donald Hurst.

Survivors include: daughter, Michelle Harris; grandchildren: Keziah Holt,...

Oct 10, 2023

Marjorie "Janet" Wollard, 87, of Hardin, MO, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond, MO.

Janet was born on August 7, 1936, in Maryville, MO, the James Corfield and Marjorie Clair (Hackett) Ware, Jr.  She was united in marriage to Billy Gene Wollard of Hardin, MO, on November 19, 1961;...

Oct 7, 2023

Donald Ralph Shoemaker, 93, of Rayville, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Excelsior Springs Hospital.

Donald was born on September 30, 1930, in Ohio, the son of Ralph and Marie Shoemaker.  He was united in marriage to Neva Marie Norris.

Survivors include: his step-daughter, Donna Constallas; three step-grandchildren: Randy, Kristin, and Sam; brother,...

Oct 7, 2023

Dotti Jane (Skaggs) Pierson, 74, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Lafayette Regional Hospital in Lexington.

Dotti was born September 15, 1949, in Brookfield, MO, to Nina and Glen Skaggs.  She grew up in Brunswick, MO, and was the baby of four children, including sisters, Lyndell and Phyllis, and brother, Glen (Butch).  Dotti was...

Sep 24, 2023

Michael Douglas Koch, 59, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Michael was born on September 23, 1964, in Kansas City, the son of Douglas August and Mary Lou (Clevenger) Koch.

Survivors include: son, Michael Koch of Independence; daughter, Michaela (Luke) Clark of Buckner; nine grandchildren:...

Sep 24, 2023

Vivian Ruth (Liles) Karl, 91, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Vivian was born on January 13, 1932, in Swanwick Township, MO, the daughter of James M. and Grace (Brown) Liles.

Survivors include: James Karl (Janet), Ronnie Karl (Cheryl), and Michael Karl (Linda Lauck); and...

Sep 23, 2023

James McClellan "Jim" Coleman, 72, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on August 11, 1951, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Keith Claude and Dorothy (Rush) Coleman.  He was first united in marriage to Bonita Brady of Richmond on February 24, 1973; they...

Sep 22, 2023

James Daniel "Danny" Hampton, 59, of Excelsior Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 22, 2023, in Richmond.

Danny was born on May 8, 1964, in Excelsior Springs, the son of James Oliver and Ann Elizabeth (Swearingen) Hampton.

Survivors include: daughter, Jaimie Hampton of Kansas City; half-brother, Garrett Wayne Souders of California; sister, Terri (Don)...