Recent Obituaries

Jul 2, 2023

Marvin Dean Milligan, 77, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Dean was born on January 29, 1946, in Stet, the son of Leo Grant and Katherine (Stratton) Milligan.  He was united in marriage to Linda Sue Hendrix of Richmond on September 3, 1965; she survives of...

Jun 30, 2023

Judith Anne (Stone) Baker 82, a resident of Polo, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Lees Summit Medical Center.

Judith was born on April 24, 1941, in Richmond, the daughter of Kenneth and Emma Lucille (Holzer) Stone.

Survivors include: two sons, Mark (Lori) Baker of Gallatin and Greg (Chrystle) Baker of Polo; a...

Jun 30, 2023

Richard Edward "Bud" Stanton, 86, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Golden Age Nursing Home in Braymer.

Bud was born on November 7, 1936, in Lost Nation, IA, the son of Earl and Erma (Kuhlmann) Stanton.  He was first united in marriage to Maurine Elaine Bock of Nashville, IA, on November 3, 1956;...

Jun 29, 2023

Nadine Marie (Holder) Shiner, 96, of Richmond, died Thursday, June 29th, 2023, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Nadine was born at home in Caldwell County on May 12th, 1927, the daughter of David and Edith Holder of Braymer Missouri.

Nadine lived life to its fullest. She enjoyed many Fantastic Friends and Adventures and...

Jun 25, 2023

Janice Colette (Bellis) Pennington, 85, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Richmond.

Janice was born on December 30, 1937, in Camden, the daughter of Clell M. and Edith L. (McGinnis) Bellis.  She was united in marriage to Larry Keith Pennington of Orrick on May 17, 1956; he...

Jun 25, 2023

Kathy Ann Holman, 57, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.

Kathy was born on February 26, 1966, in Kansas City, the daughter of Marion and Glenda (Stewart) Holman.

Survivors include: her mother, Glenda Holman of Richmond; son, Casey (Megan) Holman of Richmond; daughter, Jessica (Jeremy) Kaat...

Jun 22, 2023

Norma Jean (Smart) Griffey, 97, of Kansas City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Tiffany Springs Rehab Center in Kansas City.

Norma Jean was born on May 12, 1926, in Vibbard, the daughter of James W. and Maude A. (Popejoy) Smart.  She attended Isley Elementary and Excelsior Springs High School, graduating in 1943, and...

Jun 19, 2023

Ronnie Ross Pierson, 80, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Monday, June 19, 2023, while cutting hay.

Ron was born on March 23, 1943, in Carrollton, the son of Ross and Audrey N. "Aug" (Winfrey) Pierson.  He was united in marriage to Dotti Jane Skaggs of Richmond on November 22, 1980; she survives of the home.

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Jun 18, 2023

Karen Jo (Finley) Abbott, 57, of Richmond, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born on November 11, 1965, in Richmond, the daughter of George and Barbara (Hardin) Finley.  She was united in marriage to Larry Abbott of Richmond on January 11, 2000; he survives of the home.

Jun 17, 2023

Gladys "Luanne" (Wells) Norris, 93, of Leavenworth, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Medical Lodges of Leavenworth.

Luanne was born on September 7, 1929, in Asherville, the daughter of Robert and Josephine (Buchanan) Lynch.  She was united in marriage to Virgil Norris of Richmond on March 13, 1955; he preceded her in death...

Jun 16, 2023

Patricia Ann (Lynn) Converse, of Oak Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Richmond, MO went home to be with her Lord on June 16, 2023. Patricia was born on March 12, 1933, in Louisburg, Kansas to the late Russell and Gladys (Livingston) Lynn. She was a 1951 graduate of Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO. On October 11, 1952,...

Jun 14, 2023

Kay Frances (Pigg) Vandiver, 87, of Richmond, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

A visitation will take place from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, at the Richmond United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held on Monday,...

Jun 11, 2023

Marjorie Kay "Katie" Parks, 81, of Camden, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home.

Katie was born on July 1, 1941, in Gallatin, the daughter of Virgil C. and Elinore (Ward) Curtis. She was married to Ralph Parks, Jr. of Ray County on December 24, 1957, he preceded her in...

Jun 5, 2023

Anthony H. "Tony" Holt, 83, of Richmond, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023.  As promied, his good friend, Shannon, was by his side.

Tony was born on May 3, 1940, in Holt, the son of Andy and Anna (Dale) Holt.  He married the love of his life, Lois A. Paterson, on March 8, 1959, at the Coral...

Jun 5, 2023

Thomas Roy "Tom" Gottsman, 69, of Columbia, and formerly of Marshall, died on Monday, June 5, 2023, at his home.

Tom was born on October 3, 1953, in Germany where his parents, Roy and Loretta (Gaddy) Gottsman, were stationed at the time. He married Patricia Ann "Patty" Woodmansee of Marshall, on August 11, 1977. She preceded him...

Jun 5, 2023

Rudy Vallie Minson, Sr., born November 29, 1934 in Oklahoma to William Taylor and Ruby McClure Minson, entered into glory on June 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family in Maurepas, Louisiana. He was a member of Local 198 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union for 48 years. Left behind to cherish his memory are his children...

Jun 3, 2023

Charles Leroy Cassity, 85, of Rayville, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his home.

Charles was born on November 25,1937, in Browning, the son of Cecil and Lois (Haley) Cassity.

He was united in marriage to Charlene Rae Sportsman of Rothville on June 1, 1958; she survives of the home.

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Jun 3, 2023

Larry James Hankins 78, a resident of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron. Larry was born on September 29, 1944, in Harrison, AR, the son of Clovis and Mary (Adams) Hankins. On April 5, 1969, he married Helen Elaine Davis of Elkins, WV, she preceded him in death.

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May 27, 2023

Donnie "Don" Sherwood, 72, of Liberty, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Manor in Liberty.

Don was born on March 2, 1951, in Kirksville, the son of Ernest and Juanita (Pierson) Sherwood.

Survivors include daughter, Michelle (Ryan) Parker of Edwardsville, KS and son, Darren (Becky)...

May 24, 2023

Glenda Lenore Minnick, 88, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, what would have been her 65th wedding anniversary, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron.

Glenda was born on December 26, 1934, in Ray County on the family farm, the daughter of Glenn P. and Mary M. (Denton) Lamb. She was united to Robert...