Recent Obituaries

Oct 19, 2022

JoAnn Lynette (McCabe) Gabrick, 79, of Carrollton, died Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Life Care Center of Carrollton.

JoAnn was born on March 8, 1943, in Gore, OK, the daughter of Theodore Glenn and Vivian (Forbes) McCabe.  She was united in marriage to Michael Lee Gabrick of Leavenworth, KS, on December 28, 1966; he preceded her in...

Oct 19, 2022

Joy LaVerne Dorton, 95, of Richmond, formerly of Orrick, died Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Joy was born on June 19, 1927, in Enid, OK.  She was united in marriage to James Thomas "Bud" Dorton of Orrick on May 18, 1946; he preceded her in death on August 20, 2010....

Oct 14, 2022

Richard Dean Summers 69, of Warsaw, passed away on October 14, 2022, at his home. Richard was born on September 21, 1953, to Billy D. and L. (Maxine) Summers.

He is survived by his faithful companion Amos; two sisters, Loretta (Joe) Wilkerson of Owenton, KY and Peggy (Jeff) Powell of Richmond; brother, Butch Summers of Excelsior Springs;...

Oct 4, 2022

Shirley Jean Humbard, 91, of Richmond, died Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Shirley was born on November 3, 1930, in Richmond the daughter of Peter and Margaret Frances (Seek) Pedockie.  She was united in marriage to Paul Humbard of Richmond on August 29, 1948; he preceded her in death on January...

Oct 2, 2022

Jessica Lynn Allen, 39, of San Bernadino, CA, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at her home.

Jessica was born on September 8, 1983, in North Kansas City, the daughter of Stephen Michael and Vicky Lynn (Johnston) Allen.

Survivors include: her mother, Vicky Lynn Allen of Excelsior Springs;...

Sep 29, 2022

Deanna C. Richardson was born to Lottie Zelle and Howard Harris McCarty in Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri.  Deanna was a fun loving, if slightly irreverent child who retained her mischievous nature throughout life and never completely settled on being one of the "adults." After graduating from school, she began working as secretary to a Law Firm and then...

Sep 29, 2022

Kyle Anthony Black, 52, of Richmond, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Kyle was born on January 29, 1970, in Richmond, the son of Buddy Black and Janet Hyder.  He was united in marriage to Katrina Sue Sullard of Richmond on October 31, 2003; she survives of the home....

Sep 26, 2022

Shirley Jean Middleton, 87, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Monday September 26, 2022, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Shirley was born on August 6, 1935, in Richmond, the daughter of Vane and Willie (Yallaly) Thompson.  She was united in marriage to Robert H. "Hoot" Middleton of Richmond on June 28, 1956; he preceded her...

Sep 23, 2022

Michael Dean "Mike" McGinness was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world with peace on Friday, September 23 rd , surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to Michael and Kathy (Buchanan) McGinness on August 26, 1968. Mike grew up in Hardin, Missouri, and moved to Lexington, Missouri, where he had...

Sep 22, 2022

Betty Sue Edgar, 75, of Richmond died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Betty was born on October 22, 1946, in Richmond the daughter of Albert E. and Florence Louise (Rogers) Leach. She was united in marriage to Warren Jay "Jay Bird" Edgar of Richmond on February 11, 1965, he...

Sep 21, 2022

Connie Marie Greer, 81, of Richmond, died Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Valley Manor and Rehabilitation Center in Excelsior Springs.

Connie was born on September 17, 1941, in Kansas City, the daughter of Woodrow Lee and Gladys Marie (Reynolds) Battagler.  She was united in marriage to William "Garry" Greer of Orrick on May 31, 1968; he survives...

Sep 21, 2022

Balma Louise (Glenn) Wollard, 90 years old, of Norborne, Missouri, formerly of Hardin, Missouri, died on September 21, 2022, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Balma was born on November 28 th , 1931, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, to William Ferman and Donnie (Simpson) Glenn.

After graduating from Central High School in 1948, she...

Sep 20, 2022

Kathy Ann Slade, 67, of Richmond, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Kansas City Hospice House.

Kathy was born on July 15, 1955, in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of Orra Smith and Lillie Mae (Rowan) Slade, Jr.

Survivors include: two sisters, Karen Slade, and Kimberly Dodson, both of Richmond; two nephews, Johnathan (Tricia) Slade and...

Sep 17, 2022

Beverly Jean Gaulden, 60, of Richmond, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at North Kansas City Hospital.

Beverly was born on September 20, 1961 in Cameron, the daughter of Jim and Joyce Ann (Tague) Walls, she was united in marriage to Gerald Lee "Jerry" Gaulden on July 1, 2000, he survives...

Sep 17, 2022

Our beloved husband and father, Charles Douglas "Doug" Courtney, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

He was born on August 10, 1956, to Charles Jacob and Gretchen Marie (Guenther) Courtney in Muscatine, Iowa.

Doug graduated from John R. Mott High School in Postville, Iowa in 1974, and Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa in 1978. ...

Sep 16, 2022

Allen Eugene Estenbaum, 83, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at his residence.

Allen was born on March 6, 1939, in Rayville, the son of David Edward and Lola (McFee) Estenbaum. He was united in marriage Lois June Haynes of Richmond on December 7, 1956; she preceded in death on March 15, 2019.

Sep 13, 2022

Elizabeth Jean Greenlee died peacefully September 13, 2022, at her home.  All who know her well, which it seems is much of the Richmond, Missouri, population, know her only as "Jean".  A life-long resident of Richmond she touched the lives of many in her community with her kindness and selfless dedication to helping others.

Jean lived an...

Sep 12, 2022

Mary Virginia Gardner, 95, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Mary was born on May 19, 1927, in Lafayette County, the daughter of Andrew Paul and Lola Mae (Crumley) Gosoroski.  She was united in marriage to George William "Bill" Gardner of Richmond on January 16, 1960;...

Sep 10, 2022

Ronald L. "Ron" Gibson, 81, of Norborne, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  Ron was born on April 4, 1941, to Clyde E. Gibson and Olga P. (Raasch) Gibson.   He attended the Trinity Lutheran School until the 7 th grade.   He graduated from Norborne High School in 1959.  ...

Sep 6, 2022

Ronald "Ronnie" Ford passed away on September 6, 2022, at his home.

He was born on September 17, 1948, in Carrollton, MO.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lola, his daughter, Debbie (Steve) Howerton, and his son, Steven Ford.

Surviving siblings are Vickie, David, Mike, and Marty.

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