Recent Obituaries

May 26, 2021

Belinda Ann Markworth, 67, of Higginsville, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.

Belinda was born on April 15, 1954, in Lexington, the daughter of Bennie and Betty (Swofford) Tippins.  She was united in marriage to John David Markworth of Higginsville on April 13, 1985; he survives of the home.

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May 22, 2021

Karen Sue Jenkins-Quinn 62, of Richmond, MO. was born to Clyde Franklin Jenkins and Carolyn Marie (Browning) Jenkins on December 5, 1958. She passed away May 22, 2021 at home in Richmond Missouri.

Karen is survived by three daughters Cristy Lile, Brandy Lile, Amy (Lile) West and son in law Paul West. She had one son Devon...

May 18, 2021

MATTHEW THOMAS SCHWARZ

Matthew Thomas Schwarz, 39, of St. Joseph formerly of Richmond area, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph.

Matthew was born on October 29, 1981, in Batavia, New York, the son of Timothy Charles and Rhonda (Eastley) Schwarz.

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May 12, 2021

Anita Bell Hill, 82 of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on Wednesday May 12, 2021. Anita was born on March 3, 1939 to Edgar and Anna Mae McGinnis.

She was the second of 6 kids; Donnie, Glenn, Delbert, Vernie and Sharon. Anita graduated from Liberty...

May 11, 2021

Joanne "Jan" Jackson, 95, of Richmond, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Oakridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Jan was born on December 17, 1925, in Richmond, the daughter of Newton Paul and Nina (Clark) Hamacher.  She was united in marriage to James Donald "Don" Jackson of Richmond on September 5, 1948; he preceded her in death on...

May 11, 2021

Rosalee Korff (Rosy Francis), passed away May 11 th , 2021.  She was 74 years old.  The daughter of John Henry and Janearl (Winfrey) Francis; she was born March 12 th , 1947, at Dr. Cole's office, above Goppert Bank in Norborne.

She attended Norborne Elementary and Norborne High School, graduating in 1965.  After graduation, she attended...

May 10, 2021

WILMA MARIE VAN ZANDT

The death of Wilma Marie Van Zandt, was recorded on May 10, 2021, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, Mo, where she had been living since 2019.  A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, her family is what brought her the greatest joy.

Wilma was born in Camden, Ray Co, Mo, on...

May 10, 2021

Lendall "Dean" Wall, 92, of Richmond, died Monday, May 10, 2021, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Dean was born on September 26, 1928, in Hardin, the son of Hardee and Mildred (Thomson) Wall.  He was united in marriage to Iris Jean Marshall of Hardin on August 16, 1947; she preceded him in death...

May 8, 2021

Juanita Pierson Sherwood, daughter of Loren and Lucy Pierson. Juanita was born September 4, 1927 in Pollock, MO and departed this life on Saturday, May 8, 2021 being at the age of 93.

On April 4, 1946 she was united in marriage to Ernest Sherwood. To this union two children were born Judy...

May 8, 2021

Jerry Allen Hamilton, 74, of Norborne, died Saturday, May 8, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 19, 1947, in Norborne MO, the son of Joseph Henry and Lois Edith (Newport) Hamilton, II. Jerry was reared and educated in Norborne graduating from Norborne High School in 1965. After High School, he enlisted in...

May 7, 2021

Dorothy Marie (Burkman) Toone a resident of Lawson passed away on May 7, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born on March 24, 1929 to Russell Andrew Burkman and Alice Matina (Adolfson) Burkman in Idaho Falls, ID.

Dorothy grew up in Idaho falls and attended the College of Idaho where she...

May 3, 2021

Kenneth "Wayne" Pugh, 74, of Hardin, died Monday, May 3, 2021, at his home.

Wayne was born on January 8, 1947, in Stet, the son of Kenneth Atch and Ethel (Templeton) Pugh.  He was united in marriage to Carolyn Rose Oyler of Hardin on June 7, 1968; she preceded him in death on December 8, 2020.

Apr 29, 2021

RODNEY DEAN BLAKEMAN

Rodney Dean Blakeman, 63, of Rayville, died Thursday, April 29, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Rodney was born on May 22, 1957, in Henrietta, the son of Robert E. and Iola F. (Damon) Blakeman.  He was united in marriage to Teresa L. Hardwick of Richmond on October 14,...

Apr 26, 2021

RICHARD DAVID SMITH

Richard David Smith, 46, of Independence, died Monday, April 26, 2021, at his home.

Richard was born on February 20, 1975, in Cedar Rapids, IA, the son of Hugh David and Marsha Jean (Carlson) Smith.

Additional Survivors include: fiancée, Kristin Wiebold of Alaska; brother, Nathan Allan (Tiffany) Smith of Independence;...

Apr 26, 2021

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mary Jane Earickson, passed peacefully in Columbia, Missouri, on April 26, 2021, at the age of 98.

Mary Jane (Kassen) Earickson was born on February 10, 1923, in Norborne, Missouri, to Ben F. Kassen and Agnes (Wegeng) Kassen.  She lived in Norborne, Missouri, through her childhood alongside her two brothers, Bernard and...

Apr 21, 2021

Darryl M. Cookerow, 72, of Warrensburg, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at the Missouri Veterans Home-Warrensburg.

Darryl was born on August 29, 1948, in Kansas City, the son of Martin W. and Marilyn J. (Erbes) Cookerow.  He was first united in marriage to Edith "Louise" White of Richmond on June 29, 1992; she preceded him in death...

Apr 20, 2021

Charles T. "Buddy" Day, 95, of Henrietta, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington.

Buddy was born on February 23, 1926, in Henrietta, the son of Charles L. and Ella L. (Vogt) Day.  He was united in marriage to Alice June Standefer of Henrietta on March 25, 1949; she preceded him in...

Apr 2, 2021

Randy Cole, 80, of Rayville, died peacefully surrounded by his loving children on April 2, 2021.

Randy was born to Randall and Mary (Gibson) Cole on October 9, 1940 in North Kansas City.

Randy was united in marriage to Carol (Williams) Cole on November 21, 1959 at Rock Falls Baptist Church in Elkhorn.

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Apr 2, 2021

Misty Michelle Rogers, 43, of Richmond, died Friday, April 2, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Misty was born on November 7, 1977, in Lexington, the daughter of Elmer L. and Vickie Jo (Shoemaker) Comstock.

Survivors include: mother, Vickie Jo Crose of Liberty; daughter, Chastity Legate of Richmond; son, Derek Legate of Richmond; brother, Terry...

Mar 31, 2021

Matthew Miles Charlons, 33, of Richmond, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at his home.

Matthew was born on July 13, 1987, in Overland Park, KS, the son of Julio Charlons and Tracey Dawn Wheeler.

Survivors include: his father, Julio (Trish) Charlons of Overland park, KS; stepfather, Mark (Lori) Webb of Lexington; three brothers: Brandon Charlons...