Recent Obituaries

Aug 19, 2021

Geneva Camille Stevens, 91 of Hardin, died Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Riverbend Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lexington.

Geneva was born on February 23, 1930, the daughter of Willie R. and Lillian (Bandy) Bales.  She was united in marriage to Leonard E. Stevens in 1944; he preceded her in death in 1972.

Survivors...

Aug 13, 2021

Martha D. (Byler) Miller, 76 years and 8 days, went to be with her loving Shepherd and Savior, on Friday, August 13, 2021. She bravely, patiently, fought her battle with cancer, being diagnosed 5 months ago.

Through all her grief and sickness, she was a joy to care for, with smiles and "thank...

Aug 12, 2021

Michael William Ford, 57, died on August 12, 2021.  Michael was born on January 3, 1964, in Turlock, California to Richard Dale Ford and Betty Gene Ford (Clancy).  Mike later moved to the Ray County area where he lived most of his childhood life and a portion of his adult life. Mike attended Crooked Oak High School in Oklahoma...

Aug 12, 2021

Dorothy Eileen McGraw, 80, of Hardin, died Thursday, August 12, 2021, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Dorothy was born on May 11, 1941, in rural Hardin, the daughter of Roy Noel and Mary Ellen (Sadler) Slover.  She was united in marriage to James "Jimmy" McGraw of Hardin on January 10, 1959; he preceded her...

Aug 11, 2021

KENNETH "KEN" BROOKS HOLLAND

Kenneth "Ken" Brooks Holland, 95, of Richmond, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born on September 7, 1925, in Victory, KY, the son of David and Hattie (Carter) Holland.  He was united in marriage to Edith M. Bolton of Dykes, KY, on...

Aug 11, 2021

Don Robert Baker, 80, of Richmond, MO, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Columbia, MO, as the result of a hemorrhagic stroke.

Don, always called Donnie, was born on April 29, 1941, on a farm near Lathrop.  He was the second son of Elvin George Baker and Mary Edith Allen.  His...

Aug 11, 2021

Christopher Wayne "Chris" Brenton, 52, of Richmond, died unexpectedly from complications of cancer, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Chris was born on January 5, 1969, in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Estel Lee and Judith Ann (Kesling) Brenton.  He was united in marriage to Jennifer Kay...

Aug 6, 2021

Linda Lea Yallaly, 81, of Carrollton, died Friday, August 6, 2021, at Life Care Center in Carrollton.

Linda was born on June 3, 1940, in Richmond, the daughter of Marvin Elmer "M.E." Paine and Virginia Francis Davis.  She was united in marriage to Dorris Wayne "D.W." Yallaly of Waverly on June 14, 1957; and he preceded her...

Aug 5, 2021

Gary Franklin Hill, 80, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Thursday August 5, 2021.  He passed peacefully at home with family after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Gary was born on February 17, 1941, in Rayville, Missouri, to Vestor and Beulah (Lawrence) Hill. He was united in Marriage to Anita McGinnis on May 15, 1959; Anita proceeded...

Aug 4, 2021

Georgianne Ellis, 90, of Hardin, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Georgianne was born on October 26, 1930, in Richmond, the daughter of George Radcliffe and Lucy Frances (Perry) Aumiller.  She was united in marriage to Dayton Junior Ellis, of the Richmond and Henrietta area, on May 16, 1948; he...

Aug 1, 2021

Elmer Eugene "Gene" Graham, 69, of Richmond, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Riverbend Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lexington.

Gene was born on January 2, 1952, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Elmer and Ina Ruth (Yallaly) Graham.

Survivors include: two brothers, Dennis Ray Graham and Kenneth Wayne Graham, both of Richmond; sister,...

Jul 31, 2021

Edna Lorena McCrary, 89, of Excelsior Springs, died Saturday, July 31, 2021, at her daughter's home.

Edna was born on January 17, 1932, on her family farm in Clay County, the daughter of Riley Woodson and Lorena (Scott) Turner.  Edna was united in marriage to Floyd Wallace McCrary of Excelsior Springs on May 21, 1949; he preceded...

Jul 30, 2021

Tracey "T" Lynn Lewis, 65, of Kansas City, died peacefully at her home on Friday, July 30, 2021.

Tracey was born on Thursday, November 17, 1955, in Kansas City, to Frederick Andrew and Esther "Squirt" Myrtle (Pynn) Moore.  Tracey was first married to Donald Battagler of Orrick; they were later divorced.  She then married Bill J. Lewis...

Jul 30, 2021

Darryl Lewis "Jake" Waters, 76, of Stet, died Friday, July 30, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Jake was born on May 12, 1945, in Norborne, the son of James Isaac and Ruby Mae (Davis) Waters.  He was united in marriage to Carol Elaine Hawkins of Stet on June 23,...

Jul 23, 2021

Kelly Gene Clark, 59, of Richmond, died Friday, July 23, 2021, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Kelly was born on May 8, 1962, in Richmond, the son of Gerald Lewis and Joan (Keller) Clark.  He was united in marriage to Tammy Jo Hardwick of Richmond on February 6, 2004 she...

Jul 20, 2021

Thomas Michael "Mike" Larkin, 81, of Lexington, Mo passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the NorthCare Hospice House, North Kansas City, Mo. Graveside services and burial for Mike will be at Lexington Memory Gardens Cemetery at 11:00 am, Monday, July 26, 2021, 13512 Missouri 13 Business, Lexington, Mo, 64067.

Mike was born September 3,...

Jul 19, 2021

Jeanne Ann Oyler, 59, of Richmond, died Monday, July 19, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanne was born on May 30, 1962, in Richmond, the daughter of Porter Keith and Emma Lou (Stonner) Hardin.  She was united in marriage to Christopher B. Oyler of Hardin on August 15, 1981; he survives of the...

Jul 19, 2021

Jimmy June Smith, 84, of Richmond, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at his home.

Jim was born on November 27, 1936, in Henrietta, the son of James E. and Darlene (Harrison) Smith, the third of four children.  He was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Fairchild of Lexington, on June 27, 1969; she survives of the...

Jul 16, 2021

Mary Jane Happy, 81, of Richmond, died Friday, July 16, 2021, at Liberty Hospital.

Mary was born on January 5, 1940, in Camden, the daughter of Wayne and Gladys (Nichols) Burgess.  She was united in marriage to James R. "Jim" Happy of Camden on November 5, 1960; he preceded her in death on November 6, 2011.

Jul 15, 2021

Glenda Mae Curtner, 80, of Kansas City, formerly of Richmond, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff, Kansas City.

Glenda was born on December 13, 1940, in Trimble, the daughter of Glen Woodson and Hazel Mae (Newman) Groom.  She was united in marriage to Elmer Eugene Curtner of Richmond on October 3, 1965; he...