Recent Obituaries

Mar 29, 2023

Christopher Michael "Big Swaff" Swafford, 40, of Hardin, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at North Care Hospice House in Kansas City.

Chris was born on April 17, 1982, in Richmond, the son of Ricky and Lola (Robison) Swafford.  He was united in marriage to Sherri Smith of Excelsior Springs on April 20, 2022; she survives of the...

Mar 24, 2023

Virginia Frances Miller, 82, of Richmond, died Friday, March 24, 2023, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Virginia was born on February 11, 1941, on the family farm near Hardin, the daughter of Welmon Otto and Elizabeth Annabel (Frazer) Letzig.  She was united in marriage to Donald F. Miller of Norborne on September 11, 1960; he preceded her...

Mar 20, 2023

Mary M. Halterman, 90, of Richmond, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

As per Mary's wishes, no services will be held.  Please remember to share your memories of Mary with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .

Mar 14, 2023

Billy was born on November 7, 1955, in Lexington, the son of James Howard and Virginia Frances (Brockert) Darnell.

After graduating Lexington High School in the class of 1972, Billy began working construction at Bolivar Construction.  This would lead to him embarking on the accomplishment of starting and owning his own...

Mar 13, 2023

Martha Jane Harmon, 88, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Martha was born on March 6, 1935, in Polo, the daughter of Frances Marion and "Allie" (Davis) Hodson.  She was united in marriage to Thomas Edwin Harmon of Richmond on October 3, 1953; he survives of...

Mar 11, 2023

Roland Wayne Francis, 68, of Hardin, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at his home.

Roland was born on August 6, 1954, in Independence, the son of Harold Eugene and Mary Frances (Van Dyke) Francis.  He was united in marriage to Norma Hubble of Independence on March 1, 1975; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors...

Mar 8, 2023

John William "Johnnie" Stockton, 62, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his home.

John was born on September 18, 1960, in Ray County, to William Stockton, Jr., and Myrtle (Wormsley) Stockton.

John is survived by: his sisters, Connie (Dave) Powell of the home, and Nellie (John) Sheeham of Kansas City; brothers, Robert...

Mar 5, 2023

David Martin "Marty" Estenbaum, 58, of Richmond, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his home.

Martin was born on September 3, 1964, in Richmond, the son of David H. and Joan (Haynes) Estenbaum.

Survivors include: son, Brennen Estenbaum, daughter, Brooke (Michael) Harrison, grandchildren, Michael Harrison and Henry Harrison, sisters,...

Mar 3, 2023

Jerry Glen Mays, 72, of Richmond, died Friday, March 3, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born on September 17, 1950, in Scott County, the son of Carl Edward and Nova O'Dell (Morris) Mays.  He was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Barnett of Malden on June 5, 1970; she survives of...

Feb 28, 2023

Maddox Lee Forson, 12, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at his home.

Maddox was born on January 31, 2011, in Liberty, the son of Marcus Lee Forson and Karissa Marie Sorensen.

Survivors include: his mother, Karissa Sorensen of Richmond; brother, Lane Mykel Forson of Richmond; two sisters, Brooklyn Sturgeon of...

Feb 28, 2023

Marcus Lee Forson, 42, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at his home.

Marcus was born on May 8, 1980, in Richmond, the son of Lindell L. and Bonnie J. (Barrett) Forson.

Survivors include: son, Lane Forson of Richmond; two daughters, Brooklynn Sturgeon of Carrollton and Layla Simmons of Warrensburg; brother,...

Feb 22, 2023

Richard Allen Stigall, 87, of Richmond, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Richard was born on October 18, 1935, in Henrietta, the son of Allen Duffett and Viola "Thelma" (Rinkenbaugh) Stigall.  He was united in marriage to Karen Sue Edgar of Richmond on December 4, 1988; she survives of the home....

Feb 18, 2023

Robert Gene King, 77, of Rayville, died Saturday, February 18, 2023, at his home.

Robert was born on December 25, 1945, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Robert Clyde and Helen Genevieve (Miller) King.  He was united in marriage to Sharon Lynn Robinson of Excelsior Springs, on September 30, 1963; she survives of the home.

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Feb 17, 2023

Gail Deann Fernandez, 59, of Richmond, died on Friday, February 17, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Gail was born on September 10, 1963, in Richmond, the daughter of Jack and Freda (Ralston) Hayson.  She was united in marriage to Donald R. Fernandez of Richmond, on April 17,...

Feb 16, 2023

Joel D. Wardwell, 69, of Bucksport, Maine and Richmond, Missouri died Thursday, February 16, 2023, at his home.

Joel was born on September 26, 1953, in Castine, Maine, the son of Donald and Phyllis (Soper) Wardwell.  Joel was a retired Veteran of the US Army and the Maine Army National Guard Engineers for 23 years. He worked...

Feb 5, 2023

Henry Franklin Herring, 97, of Braymer, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph.

Henry was born on September 12, 1925, in rural Carroll County, the son of Lawrence B. and Stella Grace (Wooden) Herring.  He was united in marriage to Leona Bell Robison of rural Polo on May 7, 1949; she preceded...

Feb 3, 2023

Virginia Fern Carter, 89, of Richmond, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Virginia was born on February 24, 1933, in Rayville, the daughter of Grover and Dora (Travillion) Phillips.  She was united in marriage to Donald Ray Carter of Kansas City in 1981; he preceded her in death in...

Jan 30, 2023

Christina Michelle "Tina" Hartfield, 51, of Lawson, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at Lawson Manor.

Tina was born on September 9, 1971, in Hinsdale, IL, the daughter of Cheeta Chonko.

Survivors include: two aunts, Nadine (John) Jackson of Orrick and Sharon Ann (Richard) Krutz of West Chicago, IL; numerous cousins, other relatives, and friends...

Jan 29, 2023

Tammy Lynn Bales, 52, of Cameron, died on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Cameron Regional Medical Center.

Tammy was born on September 11, 1970, in Fort Worth, TX, the daughter of Larry Bales and Linda Imogene (Trusty) Devall.

Survivors include: her father, Larry (Sandy) Bales of Richmond; daughter, Mackenzi Beeman of Kansas City; sister, Kim...

Jan 25, 2023

James Daniel "Jim" Rippy (75) of Richmond, MO passed peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Wednesday, January 25 th , surrounded by the two things he loved the most: his family and his flag.

James Daniel Rippy was born on February 4, 1947, to James Mitchell Rippy and Zelda Myrtle Henley in Dayton, Ohio....