Recent Obituaries

May 6, 2026

Norman Lee McGaugh, 77, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Norman was born on July 10, 1948, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Estil Madison and Mabel Lucille (Hankins) McGaugh.  He was united in marriage to Linda Lea Kienitz of Dockery on January 14, 1967; she survives...

May 5, 2026

William Lee "Bill" Nickell, 71, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City.

William was born on August 20, 1954, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Otho and Juanita (Voehl) Nickell, Jr. He was united in marriage to Donna K. Jones of Excelsior...

May 2, 2026

Anna Lee (Ann) Duffett Ashley age 87 passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

She was born February 15, 1939, near Camden, Mo.  The only child of A. David and Georgia G. Graham (Hutson) Duffett.

At age of 4 the family moved to the Sunshine Community south of Henrietta, MO.  Anna attended the Sunshine School...

May 2, 2026

Laura "Eileen" Carmichael, 83, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, May 2, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Eileen was born on December 31, 1942, in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Samuel and Lauriane (Clark) George.  She was first united in marriage to H. Dennis Mathes in 1962.  She was later united in marriage to Kenneth Garland...

Apr 27, 2026

Tammy Marie Woolery, 61, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 27, 2026, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Tammy was born on June 20, 1964, in Kansas City, the daughter of Clarence LeRoy and Sammie (Lancaster) Woolery.

Survivors include: her parents, Clarence & Sammie Woolery of Sedalia; two daughters, Fantasy Otis and Faylena...

Apr 24, 2026

Michael Bryan McElwee, 45, of Hardin, MO, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of April 24th, 2026 in Kearney, MO.

Mike was born on October 20th, 1980 in Salida, CO to the late Steven O. McElwee and Linda B. (Pauley McElwee) Strain.

Mike was a graduate of...

Apr 22, 2026

Ruby Estellen Braden, 104, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Ruby was born on March 30, 1922, in Glasgow, the daughter of Henry Lewis and Bertha Ellen (Phillips) Cazzell.  She was united in marriage to Fred Herbert Braden of Jefferson City on May 18, 1940; he preceded...

Apr 21, 2026

Ruby Ann Curtis, 79, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her home with her husband of 58 years by her side.

Ruby was born on September 30, 1946, in Vernon, TX, the daughter of Reuben "R.B." and Cleo Ann (Adams) Durr.  She was united in marriage to Douglas "Doug" Ray Curtis, Sr. of Altus,...

Apr 18, 2026

Vickie May Green, 79, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Richmond, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Brookdale College Square Memory Care in Overland Park, KS.

Vickie was born on March 27, 1947, in Brookfield, the daughter of Bernard and Marjorie (Bell) Cordray.  She was first united in marriage to David Paul Ainsworth of Lexington; they...

Apr 17, 2026

Terrie Ann Mais, 82, of Osage Beach, MO passed away on April 17, 2026, at Arrowhead Senior Living in Osage Beach, MO surrounded by her family.

Terrie was born on January 11, 1944, in Henrietta, MO, the daughter of Cleatus Van and Elsie Lee (Swafford) Burnine.  She was united in marriage to Donald (Donnie) Mais of Higginsville,...

Apr 12, 2026

Robert "Bob" Clayton Jones passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 78, after living with dementia for several years.

Bob was born on December 18, 1947, in Richmond, Missouri, to Harry and Alice Jones. From the start, he was the kind of boy who built rafts, floated rivers, and turned every day into an...

Apr 6, 2026

Ruth Ann Kimbrough, 73, of Lee's Summit, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital East in Lee's Summit.

Ruth was born on November 4, 1952, in Danville, KY, the daughter of Vernon and Joanne (Tebbs) Galloway. She was united in marriage to Marion Dean Taylor of Jefferson City, to this union her two sons...

Mar 31, 2026

Wayne Alan Lam, 69, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Wayne was born October 12, 1956, in Indianapolis, to Donald Lam, Sr., and Karolina VonHorst.

He was raised in Hardin, MO, and was a 1975 graduate of Hardin-Central High School.  After graduation, Wayne was accepted into the United States Marine Corp.  He later...

Mar 28, 2026

Larry Albert Maxwell, 85, of Rayville, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Larry was born on August 20, 1940, in St. Joseph, the son of Cleo Charles and Cathrine Francis (Vaughn) Maxwell.  He was united in marriage to Judith Mariella Cavanaugh on June 7, 1964; she preceded him in death...

Mar 28, 2026

Bettie Lou Martin passed away peacefully on the morning of March 28, 2026, in Richmond, Missouri. She was 97 years old. Known as a loyal caregiver, Bettie Lou lived a life of service and left a lasting impact on her friends, family, and community.

Born on May 18, 1928, to Robert and Mildred Schooler, Bettie Lou was...

Mar 27, 2026

John Roth Crouch, 66, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away on March 27, 2026, at his home.

John was born in September 1959 in North Kansas City, Missouri to AJ and Joy Crouch. He enjoyed the 70s classic rock, playing chess, watching football with his family, and was especially known for his humor, kindness, sentimentality, and his...

Mar 26, 2026

Peggy Sue Strickler, 62, of Excelsior Springs, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her home.

Peggy was born on August 1, 1963, in Cameron, the daughter of Rex Lloyd and Linda (Stewart) Allen.  Peggy was united in marriage to Kelly Strickler from Excelsior Springs to this union her two daughters were born Kelsey and Lacey,...

Mar 24, 2026

Willene Clastine Bratton, 86, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her home.

Willene was born on November 21, 1939, in Hardin, the daughter of Willis Louis and Ida Mae (Bell) Walker.  She was united in marriage to Floyd Dale Bratton, Sr., of Knob Noster on October 16, 1959; he preceded her in death on...

Mar 21, 2026

John Andrew Wagner, 85, of Polo, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Liberty Hospital.

John was born on April 5, 1940, in Shattuck, Oklahoma, the son of George Allen and Ella Mae (Pletcher) Wagner.  He was united in marriage to Earlene Wilma Schwalk of Perryton, Texas, on August 24, 1959; she survives of the home.

Mar 21, 2026

Shelly Marie (Baker) Smith, age 63, passed away on March 21, 2026.

Shelly was born on July 3, 1962, in Carrollton, Missouri, to Robert Lee Baker and Norma Charlene Bailey-Baker. She attended school in Stet, Missouri, and later Hardin Central in Hardin, Missouri, where she continued her education and earned her GED. Shelly dedicated several years of...