Recent Obituaries

Jan 27, 2022

Rodney Eugene Gorham, 60, of Camden, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Rodney was born on October 29, 1961, in Ray County.  The son of Paul Ray and Era Jean (Mansell) Gorham.  Rodney was united in marriage to his wife of 35 years, Mary Beth Emery of Lexington on February 14,...

Jan 25, 2022

Yolanda Marie Galvez born September 26, 1935, in Tampa, Florida, passed away January 25, 2022, in Richmond, MO surrounded by her family.

She is proceeded in her death by her loving daughter Laura Ann Sanchez-Hardy, her mother and father Faustino & Natalia Alonso Gonzalez, sister Orchid Alice Gonzalez and brother Faustino Gonzalez Jr....

Jan 25, 2022

Mary Jo Haynes Garner Davis was born February 8, 1931, to Carl M. and Cecil S. (McCann) Haynes in Richmond, Missouri.

Mary Jo was a lifelong resident of Richmond.  Mary Jo was an RHS graduate of 1949 (the 49ers).

Mary Jo married Don M. Garner of Richmond, November 4, 1954.  Together they co-owned Garner McCalley...

Jan 23, 2022

Joseph Correll Thompson, Jr. 82 a resident of Richmond passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. Joseph was born on February 2, 1939, in Richmond the son of Joseph and Nanabelle (Stigall) Thompson, Sr. He married Pat Prichard of Richmond. She preceded him in death on September 26, 2019....

Jan 22, 2022

David A. Warren, 51, of Cleveland, TN, passed away at a Chattanooga hospital on Saturday, January 22, 2022, with his wife and his brother by his side. He's gone fishing on the outskirts of heaven.

Dave was born on September 11, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri to William and Bessy Warren.  On this day, a loving father,...

Jan 19, 2022

Donald Ray "Don" Simms, 84, of Richmond, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Donald was born on November 14, 1937, in Carrollton.  He was first married to Judi Ann Thomas of Richmond in April 1958; they later divorced.  He later married Glenda Kay Shelor of Richmond on November 15, 1982;...

Jan 17, 2022

Dorothy Florence (Linville) Butts, 83, of Norborne, MO, mother to one, Mimi to three, Great Mimi to one, loving and caring to family and friends, kind and compassionate to all, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Carroll House in Carrollton, MO.

Dorothy was born on December 21, 1938, near Norborne and was the daughter...

Jan 14, 2022

Joy Marie (Kenney) Dunwoodie, 80, of Richmond, formerly of Blue Springs and Kansas City, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Ignite Medical Resort of Blue Springs.

Joy was born on April 15, 1941, in Chariton, IA, the daughter of William B. and Alice E. Kenney.

Survivors include: her husband, Robert E. Dunwoodie of...

Jan 14, 2022

Doris Marie Rasa (née Thomas), age 83, formerly of Lexington, MO, passed away peacefully at Foxwood Springs on January 14, 2022 in Raymore, MO.

Doris grew up in Cassville, MO, and was a graduate of Exeter High School in 1956.  She was married to Harlan Rasa in 1958 and they resided in Independence, MO, for many years...

Jan 13, 2022

Larry Pearl Palmer, 72, of Richmond, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, at V.A. Medical Center in Kansas City.

Larry was born on August 21, 1949, in Fleming, the son of John Henry Clay and Wilma Elizabeth (Van Oster) Palmer.

Survivors include: his companion of 33 years, Dortha "Maxine" Hurshman of the home; four sons: Timothy...

Jan 9, 2022

James Randall "Jim" Harris, 67, of Richmond, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

James was born on December 28, 1954, at their home in Hardin, the son of Lloyd and Mary Alice (Pennell) Harris, Sr.  He was united in marriage to his loving wife Teresa...

Jan 7, 2022

Reverend John Benjamin Selleck, 80, of Braymer, died Friday, January 7, 2022, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

John was born on May 5, 1941, in Sayer, PA, the son of Jesse and Gertrude (Bierfreund) Selleck.  He was united in marriage to Lorraine June Tripp of New York on August 19, 1961; she preceded him...

Jan 6, 2022

Dorothy Marie Essig, 83, of Excelsior Springs, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Liberty Hospital.

Dorothy was born on November 16, 1938, in Liberty, the daughter of Tyrus "Ty" and Hortence (Woods) Coats.  She was united in marriage to Edwin Lee "Eddie" Essig of Excelsior Springs on November 2, 1968; he preceded her in death on October...

Jan 6, 2022

Marjorie Dean Pearson Stuart 76, a resident and native of Richmond passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

She was born on April 14, 1945, the daughter of Mack and Eleanor (Jung) Pearson.  On February 13, 1965, she married Paul Wayne Stuart of Richmond; he preceded her in death...

Jan 5, 2022

Kyla Jean Pugh, 44, of Higginsville, formerly of Hardin, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Mosaic Medical Center in St. Joseph.

Kyla was born on October 11, 1977, in Richmond, the daughter of Kenneth "Wayne" and Carolyn Rose (Oyler) Pugh.

Survivors include: brother, Kevin Wayne (April) Pugh of Hardin; three...

Jan 4, 2022

Eugenia Kay (Swafford) Scherlinger, 86, of Henrietta, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at River Bend Heights Rehabilitation Center in Lexington.

Eugenia was born on June 11, 1935, in Ray County, the daughter of Fletcher Martin and Geneva Ella (Jones) Coffman.  She was first united in marriage to Donald Acree "Rooster" Swafford; he preceded her in death.  She...

Jan 2, 2022

Dustin Scott Wyckoff, age 42, of Richmond, Missouri died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, following a brief illness.

Mr. Wyckoff was born Dec. 25, 1979, in Eureka, Kansas, to Debbie (Pryce) Wyckoff and David Wyckoff, and attended elementary and high school in the...

Jan 2, 2022

Thomas Louis Sportsman, 78, of Rayville, was called home, Sunday, January 2, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Thomas was born on August 16, 1943, in Chariton County, the son of Louis and Juanita (Wilkins) Sportsman.  He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Judy Pike of Ray County on November 30, 1963; she...

Dec 30, 2021

Catherine Marie (Martinez) Lewis, 49, of Norborne, passed away peacefully at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, Thursday December 30 th , 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Cathy was born June 7 th , 1972 in Fremont, California, the daughter of Joseph Frank Martinez, Sr. and Barbara (Goetjen) Martinez.  She was united in marriage to Mitchell D. Lewis...

Dec 30, 2021

Michael Winston "Mike" Bliss, of Richmond, MO, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, from complications due to COVID-19, at the age of 75.

Mike was born on September 9, 1946, at the United States Naval Base in Charleston, SC, the son of Oliver Winston Bliss, originally of Braymer, MO, and Evelyn Juanita Vaughn-Bliss, formerly of Nashville, TN....