Recent Obituaries

Jan 25, 2023

Darline Shaffer, 95, of Orrick, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Liberty Hospital.

Darline was born on June 4, 1927, in Lebanon, the daughter of LeRoy and Emma Belle (McVey) Lewis.  She was first united in marriage to Earl Carroll of Lebanon on January 26, 1945; he preceded her in death in 1988.  She was then united...

Jan 19, 2023

Terry Lee Alpers, 68, of Richmond, died Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Terry was born on July 14, 1954, in Kansas City, the son of Hershel and Marcella (Halterman) Alpers.  He was united in marriage to Debbie Kay Misel of Richmond on December 17, 1983; she survives of the...

Jan 18, 2023

Betty Ann Daniel, 96, of Richmond, MO, died peacefully, surrounded by family members, on January 18, 2023, (on her 75 th wedding anniversary), at Oak Ridge Adult Living Facility in Richmond.

Betty was born June 19, 1926, in Ray County, just north of Richmond, MO, to David Kell and Lillian (Wall) Bryant.  She married Robert E. Daniel...

Jan 17, 2023

Laura Virginia (Whipple) Maddux passed away January 17th in Plano, Texas.

Laura was born November 12, 1936, to Marguerite (Friday) Whipple and Lawrence Whipple.  She was born premature and would spend the first year of her life at St. Joseph's Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

Even at that infant...

Jan 17, 2023

Barbara Ellen McBride, 76, of Richmond, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at her residence.

Barbara was born on January 13, 1947, in Boonville, the daughter of Robert and Lillian (Cox) Drew.  She was united in marriage to Jimmy "Gator" McBride of Huntsville, AL; he preceded her in death in 2004.

Survivors include: daughter-in-law, Maxine Moore...

Jan 15, 2023

Steven Douglas "Steve" Grubbs, 60, of Richmond, died Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home.

Steven was born on December 15, 1962, in Lebanon, TN, the son of Earl Grubbs, Jr., and Suzanne Koontz.

Steve is survived by his father and mother, his brother, Earl (Lisa) Grubbs, III, sister, Beth Ann Sullivan, daughter, Rosalee Grubbs,...

Jan 10, 2023

Kathryn Luella Nichols, 84, of Richmond, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at her home.

Kathryn was born on August 31, 1938, in Hammond, IN, the daughter of Adolph and Minnie Myra (Sloan) Zucklin.  She was united in marriage to Hugh Nichols; he preceded her in death.

Survivors include: six sons: Mike (Cindy) Nichols , Bryon...

Jan 8, 2023

Marsha Elaine Acree, 62, of Hardin, died Sunday, January 8, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House in Kansas City.

Marsha was born on October 11, 1960, in Independence, the daughter of Arvil E. "Sparky" and Margaret Etta (Reynolds) Foley.  She was united in marriage to Johnny Eugene Acree of Hardin on September 4, 1982; he survives of the...

Jan 7, 2023

Deana Rae Wright, 39, of Richmond, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 7, 2023, after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Deana was born on February 22, 1983, in Richmond, the daughter of Jeff L. and Peggy L. (Summers) Powell.  She was united in marriage to Justin Wright of Norborne in April...

Jan 4, 2023

Mary Elizabeth (Beth) McGinnis Hughes was born on July 25, 1940, to James and Viola (Mallory) McGinnis of Henrietta, MO. She went to her heavenly home on January 4, 2023.

Following graduation, she moved to Kansas City where she attended Kansas City Business College then went to work as a petty cash auditor for Interstate Brands. She...

Jan 2, 2023

Ronald Willis "Ron" Bates, 76, of Richmond, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Ron was born on November 10, 1946, in Ray County, the son of Jewel Creason and Mary Lynn (Wiggins) Bates.  He was united in marriage to Mary L. Acree of Henrietta; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors...

Jan 1, 2023

Betty Ann O'Dell, 97, of Richmond, formerly of North Kansas City, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Oakridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Betty was born on September 3, 1925, in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of David and Gertrude (McAfee) Summers.  She was united in marriage to Harley O'Dell of Excelsior Springs in 1948; he preceded her in...

Dec 28, 2022

Vicenta Antoranz Norris, 89, of Richmond, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Vicenta was born on October 3, 1933, in Fuentepelayo, Spain, the daughter of Andres and Maria (Herrero) Antoranz.  She was united in marriage to Jimmy Eugene Norris of Ray County on June 10, 1964; he preceded her in...

Dec 28, 2022

Shari Kay Williams, 89, of Excelsior Springs, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Valley Manor Rehabilitation Center in Excelsior Springs.

Shari was born on November 18, 1933, in Henrietta, the daughter of James Archer and Lucille Frances (Hewlett) Bruce.  She was united in marriage to William Jesse Williams of Excelsior Springs, on June 22, 1963; he preceded...

Dec 25, 2022

Jaeneen Marie Adams, 64, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at her home.

Jaeneen was born on November 30, 1958, in Salina, KS, the daughter of Donald and Susan (Pasternak) Miller.  She was united in marriage to Ricky Adams of Joplin; he preceded her in death in July 2020.

Survivors include: son,...

Dec 23, 2022

Ricky Joe Thompson, call sign "Nøhke", 66, of Richmond, died Friday, December 23, 2022, at his home.

Ricky was born on September 1, 1956, in Noel, the son of James R. and Connie L. (Heart) Thompson.  He was united in marriage to Kimberley J. Proctor of Minneapolis, MN, on December 4, 1981; she preceded him death on...

Dec 21, 2022

Sandra Gail Daniel, 71, of Henrietta, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lexington.

Sandra was born on July 24, 1951, the daughter of Cecil William and Helen Louise (Skiles) Arnold.  Sandra was first married to Robert Reed who preceded her in death, then to Kenny Daniel who also preceded...

Dec 19, 2022

Margaret Mae Bellis, 79, of Rayville, died unexpectedly Monday, December 19, 2022, at her home.

Margaret was born on September 23, 1943, in Richmond, the daughter of Adolph and Minnie Mira (Sloan) Zuklin.  She was united in marriage to Raymond Lewis Bellis of Lawson on March 23, 1964; he survives of the home.

Additional survivors...

Dec 18, 2022

Barbara Jo Tidwell, 67, of Blue Springs, died Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Center Point Medical Center in Independence.

Barbara was born on December 29, 1954, in Kansas City, the daughter of James and Dorothy (Deckard) Sullivan.  She was united in marriage to Ralph Eugene Tidwell; he preceded her in death on November 11, 2001.

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Dec 16, 2022

Donald "Kent" Wheeler, 59, of rural Hardin, died on Friday, December 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Kent was born on May 27, 1963, the son of Donald and Carol June (Williams) Wheeler. ...