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Jerry D Folvarcik

Jerry D Folvarcik

Nov 25, 2021

JERRY DON FOLVARCIK

Jerry Don Folvarcik 48, born in Clinton, OK but raised in Durant, and a resident of Richmond, unfortunately succumbed to his battle with PTSD on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Jerry was born on November 28, 1972, the son of Mike and Erline (Brown) Folvarcik. Jerry married Tamara Herdman of Durant, OK on April 24,...

Kylie Michelle Whitcomb

Kylie Michelle Whitcomb

Nov 25, 2021

Kylie Michelle Whitcomb, 38, of Richmond, died Thursday, November 25, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Kylie was born on October 27, 1983, in San Clemente, CA, the daughter of Westly Whitcomb and Jimi Adams.

Survivors include: father, Westley Whitcomb of Oregon; mother, Jimi Adams of Richmond; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, and friends....

Lee Roy Van Oster

Lee Roy Van Oster

Nov 20, 2021

Lee Roy Van Oster, 76, a resident of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at North Care Hospice in North Kansas City.

Lee Roy was born on January 3, 1945, the son of Roy and Emma (Palmer) Van Oster. On August 13, 1966, Lee Roy married Carline Kinney of Excelsior Springs,...

June C. Kusick

June C. Kusick

Nov 18, 2021

June C. Kusick, 99, of Rayville, died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

June was born on June 23, 1922, in Kirkwood, the daughter of Charles L. and Josephine (Nuhs) Kostedt.  She was united in marriage to Charles V. Kusick, Sr., on July 28, 1943; he preceded her in death on December...

Travis Lee Guthrie

Travis Lee Guthrie

Nov 17, 2021

Travis Lee Guthrie, 35, of Orrick, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Travis was born on July 14, 1986, in Independence.

Survivors include: mother, Gail Watson of Orrick; three beautiful daughters: Tristen Guthrie, Emily Guthrie, and Kenzlee Guthrie; two brothers, Hunter Guthrie and Colton Guthrie, both of Orrick; maternal grandmother, Georgia Kinne of Lowry City;...

Carole Elizabeth Vance

Carole Elizabeth Vance

Nov 15, 2021

Carole Elizabeth Vance, of Richmond, 80, died Monday, November 15, 2021, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.

Carole was born on April 14, 1941, in Excelsior Springs, MO, the daughter of Ninen and Anna (McElwee) Stack.  She was united in marriage to Gary W. Vance on November 23, 1976; he survives of the home.

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James Allen Strain

James Allen Strain

Nov 15, 2021

James Allen "Jim" Strain, 79, of Hardin, died Monday, November 15, 2021, at his home.

James was born in Morton, Missouri, on January 8, 1942, the son of Oliver Henry and Beulah Mae (Whiting) Strain.  He was united in marriage to Sharon K. Barnett in Las Vegas, on July 1, 1994, she survives of the home.

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Nira Genevia Adkins

Nira Genevia Adkins

Nov 11, 2021

Nira Genevia Adkins, 88, of Richmond, MO, died Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, MO.

Nira was born on August 30, 1933, in Oklahoma City, OK, the daughter of John and Gladys (Towe) Cunningham.  She was united in marriage to John David "J.D." Adkins on December 8, 1948; he preceded her...

Rosa Pauline Curtis

Rosa Pauline Curtis

Nov 9, 2021

Rosa Pauline Curtis of Oak Grove, Missouri, 73, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at her home.

Rosa was born July 4, 1947, in Lathrop Missouri the daughter of Howard and Lucille Belcher.  She was united in marriage to Terry L. Curtis on June 30, 1984; he survives of the home.

Additional survivors include, sons, Wade...

James Mason Hewitt

James Mason Hewitt

Nov 7, 2021

James Mason Hewitt, 22, of Richmond, Missouri, retired from his earthly body November 7, 2021. Mason was born to Elizabeth and Jeremy Hewitt on November 11th, 1998. Mason is survived by Mother, Elizabeth Hewitt of Richmond MO, Father, Jeremy Hewitt of Richmond MO, Daughter, Genevieve B. Kay Hewitt, Sister, Madison Kay Zylstra and Brother in Law, Andries Zylstra, and...

Anthony Leo "Tony" Johnson

Anthony Leo "Tony" Johnson

Nov 5, 2021

On November 5, 2021, in the blink of an eye, Anthony Leo Johnson, 29, lost his life in a fatal car accident, Rick and Dottie Johnson lost their beloved son, and Hailey Gillip lost her loving fiancé and the life they were building for their unborn son, Liam Johnson, and brother, Steven Logsdon.   But Tony was more than just...

Betty Jo Riley

Betty Jo Riley

Nov 4, 2021

Betty Jo Riley, 89, of Richmond, died Thursday, November 4, at Life Care Center in Carrollton.

Betty was born on October 31, 1932, in Protem, Missouri the daughter of Elton and Gertrude (Coplin) Wilson. She was united in marriage to Charles T. Riley Jr., MD of Bassitt, Nebraska, on August 3, 1951, he preceded her in death...

James Edwin Lewis

James Edwin Lewis

Nov 1, 2021

James Edwin Lewis, 83, of Richmond, passed away peacefully Monday, November 1, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim, also known as Jamie by family, was born March 8, 1938, in Ethel, the son of Jim and Merta (Standley) Lewis.  He was united in marriage to Bonnie Kay Burton of Richmond.  They married in...

Charles David "Dave" Adams

Charles David "Dave" Adams

Oct 31, 2021

Charles David "Dave" Adams, 71, of Richmond passed away peacefully Sunday, October 31, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Dave was born June 16, 1950, to Rev. Emery Adams and Faunice (McClelland) Adams. He was the 3 rd of five children born to the couple. His father's ministry led the family to several small...

Jerri Louise Doss

Jerri Louise Doss

Oct 31, 2021

Jerri Louise Doss, 73, of Richmond died Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Ray County Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Jerri was born on August 15, 1948, in Richmond, Missouri. The daughter of Jean "Shorty" Ross and Norma "Blondie" Jean (McCanless) Stockton

Survivors include: one son, Jeremy Doss...

Imogene Buchanan

Imogene Buchanan

Oct 29, 2021

Imogene Buchanan 93, a native of Rockingham and resident of Richmond passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. She was born on June 18, 1928, the daughter of Rawley and Angie (Keim) Sandy. She was united in marriage to William Buchanan of Hardin on January 19, 1947, he preceded her in death on July 17, 1996.

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William Richard "Bill" George

William Richard "Bill" George

Oct 19, 2021

William Richard "Bill" George, best known as Mr. George, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021, in his hometown of Richmond.

Born November 6, 1931, to Everett Gene George and Pansy Jane (Garton) George.

He was a lifelong Missourian.  Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Dora Elizabeth Manley

Dora Elizabeth Manley

Oct 16, 2021

Dora Elizabeth Manley 86, of Kansas City, formally of the Richmond area, died Saturday, October 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter's home in Kansas City.

Dora Elizabeth was born on March 10, 1935, in Richmond the daughter of John Willis and Viola Mae (Neet) Danner. She was united in...

Robert Leroy Thomas

Robert Leroy Thomas

Oct 15, 2021

Robert Leroy Thomas, 80 passed away October 15, 2021 peacefully at his home in Richmond. Robert was born on February 25, 1941, in Half Rock, the son of Everett and Virginia (Curtis) Thomas.

Robert leaves a sister, Lillian (Joseph) Hendricks of Excelsior Springs; two nieces, Brenda (Todd) Hamilton of Georgia and Dawn (Susan)...

Michael John Archer

Michael John Archer

Oct 11, 2021

Michael John Archer, 60, of Richmond, died Monday, October 11, 2021, at Lafayette Regional Hospital in Lexington.

Michael was born on February 16, 1961, in Dawson, NE, the son of John D. and Mary Alice (Sumptur) Archer. He was united in marriage to Paula Marie Clark of Pisgah, IA on October 11, 1980;...

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