Recent Obituaries

Shirley Ann (Clark) Harrison

Shirley Ann (Clark) Harrison

Sep 5, 2022

Shirley Ann (Clark) Harrison, 76, of Richmond, MO, formerly of Jefferson City, MO, passed away on September 5, 2022, at Shirkey Nursing Home in Richmond, MO.  She was born February 2, 1946, in Polo, MO, to Roy L. and Cleota (Green) Clark of Richmond, MO.

Shirley graduated from Richmond High School in 1964 and Draughon's College of...

Bill Sneed

Bill Sneed

Sep 3, 2022

William Howard "Bill" Sneed, age 89, of Orrick, died on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at his son's residence surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on August 10, 1933, in Huntsville, the son of Guy LeRoy and Bonnie (Rothwell) Sneed.  He was united to marriage to Frances Dean Vance of Orrick on June 14, 1952, she...

Stephen Michael Woolfolk

Stephen Michael Woolfolk

Aug 31, 2022

At the young age of 20, Stephen was a passionately loving father, brother, son, and friend.

A father at 19, he lived to give his 10-month-old baby boy the world.  The mother of his son describes him as the most amazing father and the love of her life.  To his mother, he was her boy, oldest son,...

Arthur Victor "Artie" Horn

Arthur Victor "Artie" Horn

Aug 31, 2022

Arthur Victor "Artie" Horn, 70, Kearney, formerly of the Stet community, died on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Liberty Hospital.

Artie was born on May 12, 1952, in Great Bend, KS, the son of Charles Francis and Vivian Cleo (Barger) Horn.  He was united in marriage to Connie Lee Sisson of Richmond on June 12, 1971; she...

Bruce Duane Burstert

Bruce Duane Burstert

Aug 30, 2022

Bruce Duane Burstert, 63, of Lexington, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in Lexington.

Bruce was born on October 17, 1958, in Topeka, KS, the son of Roy Francis "Buster" and Barbara Jean (Brooks) Burstert.

Survivors include: his mother, Barbara Jean Burstert of Richmond; brother, Brian (Kipper) Burstert of Richmond; sister, Melanie (Kevin) Schreier of...

Donald Levi Palmer, Jr.

Donald Levi Palmer, Jr.

Aug 24, 2022

Donald Levi Palmer, Jr., 62, of Raymore, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Donald was born on January 28, 1960, in Richmond, the son of Donald Levi "Don" and Della "Marie" (Sanner) Palmer, Sr.

Survivors include his sister, Anita Marie (Greg) Rhoades, and other extended family and friends also survive....

Gregory Kent "Greg" Norris

Gregory Kent "Greg" Norris

Aug 19, 2022

Gregory Kent Norris, 66, of Lee's Summit, MO, formerly of Richmond, MO, and Columbia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2022.

Greg was born in Lexington, MO, on May 10, 1956.

He graduated from Richmond High School in 1974, where he was a member of the 1971 State Champion Football Team.  He attended William...

Thurza Louise Falls

Thurza Louise Falls

Aug 18, 2022

Thurza Louise Falls, 69, of Richmond, died Thursday, August 18, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Thurza was born on March 29, 1953, in Lexington, the daughter of Aymon Stanley and Helen Louise (Sloan) Nevels.  She was united in marriage to William E. "Bill" Falls of Stet on December 15, 1972; he survives of the home.

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Mary Lee Smith

Mary Lee Smith

Aug 14, 2022

Mary Lee Smith, 46, of Independence, died Sunday, August 14, 2022, at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence.

Mary was born on September 4, 1975, in Kansas City, the daughter of Ronald and Mary Barlow (Lunde) Smith.

Survivors include: three sons: Ricky Thurman of Kansas City, Jacob Smith of Independence, and Carson Curry of Blue Springs;...

Ronald Marvin "Red" Halterman

Ronald Marvin "Red" Halterman

Aug 12, 2022

Ronald Marvin "Red" Halterman, died Friday, August 12, 2022.  He was 83 years old.

He was born on January 26, 1939, to John and Jessie Mae (McComas) Halterman of Hardin, Missouri.

After Ronnie graduated from the Hardin School, he joined the United States Army in March of 1958.  He served in Korea, returning to Fort...

Faye (Peacock) Oliphant

Faye (Peacock) Oliphant

Aug 12, 2022

Faye (Peacock) Oliphant, 85, of Richmond, died Friday, August 12, 2022, at her home.

Faye was born on December 21, 1936, in Soperton, GA, the daughter of Freeman and Emma (Knight) Peacock.  She was united in marriage to Ralph E. Oliphant of Richmond on February 21, 1987; he survives of the home.

Additional survivors include:...

Faye Marie Jackson

Faye Marie Jackson

Aug 5, 2022

Faye Marie Jackson, 83, of Richmond, died Friday, August 5, 2022, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Faye was born in Pekin, IL, the daughter of Don and Tillie Burnham.  She was united in marriage to Robert Deakin of Pekin, IL, on August 19, 1955; they later divorced.  She later married Ronald Jackson of Lebanon on...

Shirley Ann Kinnard

Shirley Ann Kinnard

Aug 5, 2022

Shirley Ann Kinnard, 85, of Richmond, died on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Liberty Hospital.

Shirley was born on September 26, 1936, in Kirksville, the daughter of Clyde Vernon and Opal Loraine (Aggans) Allen.  She was united in marriage to George Lee Kinnard of Kansas City on September 30, 1955; he preceded her in death on August...

Cleo Frances Hayes

Cleo Frances Hayes

Jul 24, 2022

Cleo Frances Hayes, 91, of, Richmond, died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Cleo was born on February 28, 1931, in Carrollton, the daughter of Frank and Ora (Austin) Snyder.  She was united in marriage to James E. "Jim" Hayes of Carrollton on November 16, 1952; he preceded her in death...

Irma Faye Danner

Irma Faye Danner

Jul 24, 2022

Irma Faye Danner, 89, of Lawson, died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Aspire Senior Care Living Center in Excelsior Springs.

Irma was born on September 21, 1932, in Knoxville, the daughter of Everett Robert and Bessie (O'Dell) Manley.  She was united in marriage to Paul Marion Danner of Lexington on October 22, 1949; he survives of the...

Joseph "Joe" Glen Osborne

Joseph "Joe" Glen Osborne

Jul 24, 2022

Joseph Glen "Joe" Osborne, 41, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his home.

Joe was born on November 29, 1980, in Lee's Summit, the son of Steven E. and Cheryl A. (White) Osborne.

Survivors include: his mother and stepfather, Cheryl (Robert) Swope of Polo; three brothers: Jason Swope, Allen Swope, and Tristan...

Rosella "Rose" Pearl Swafford

Rosella "Rose" Pearl Swafford

Jul 24, 2022

Rosella Pearl (Cline) Swafford died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Rose was born Sept. 14, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Luke William Cline and Lottie Belle (Rodgers) Cline.  She was united in marriage to Charles Austin Swafford on October 17, 1952, in Richmond.  He preceded her in death on November...

Michael "Mike" Eugene Mansell

Michael "Mike" Eugene Mansell

Jul 23, 2022

Michael Eugene "Mike" Mansell, 75, of Gladstone, formerly of Orrick, died Saturday, July 23, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born on June 30, 1947, in Kansas City, the son of Elton Eugene and Joanna Jean (Hughes) Mansell.  He was united in marriage to Sandra Sue "Sandy" Jeffries of Orrick on December 30,...

William "Bill" J. Manley

William "Bill" J. Manley

Jul 22, 2022

William J. "Bill" Manley, 78, of Rayville, died Friday, July 22, 2022, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Bill was born on May 31, 1944, in Kansas City, the son of Harry Eugene and Hazel Ruth (Johnson) Manley.  He was united in marriage to Pauline Henry of Lexington on April 16, 1966; she survives of...

Lester Veach

Lester Veach

Jul 19, 2022

Lester Veach, 86, of Richmond, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Lester was born on August 18, 1935, in Osceola, the son of Benjamin and Sarah Ruth (O'Banion) Veach.  He was united in marriage to Mary F. Weathington of Richmond on November 5, 1970; she survives of the home.

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