Recent Obituaries

Feb 9, 2021

Bradley Glenn Schreier went to his heavenly home at 1:22 P.M. on Thursday, February 9, 2021, after completing his journey with glioblastoma for 23 months.

Brad lived his life to the fullest and granting us with his sweet spirit for thirty-four years, nine months, and twenty-five days.

Bradley was a precious gift, born to David...

Feb 8, 2021

Robert L. Hall, 87, of Richmond, died Monday, February 8, 2021, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Robert was born on July 1, 1933, in Stet, the son of Clarence A. and Myrle B. (Brookshier) Hall.  He was united in marriage to Harriett Ann Skelton of Lexington on October 15, 1952; she preceded him in death on...

Feb 5, 2021

Hope Smith, 53, of Richmond, Missouri, formerly of Bowling Green, was welcomed home by our Lord Jesus and her parents, grandparents and dear friend Lisa, on Friday, February 5, 2021. Hope was born July 19, 1967, to the late Gene Long and Sharon (Morath) Long. Hope fought a good fight against cancer, but the horrific side-effects of chemotherapy were...

Feb 1, 2021

Katherine Yvonne Walker, 75, of Richmond, died on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Northland Rehab and Care Center in Kansas City.

Katherine was born on October 8, 1945 the daughter of Galion Eldridge and Blanche Merlene (Bell) Walker.

Survivors include: one brother, Ronnie W. Walker of Richmond, two sisters, Faye Donna Adams of Leavenworth, KS...

Jan 26, 2021

Boyd Linn Sharp, 51, of Hardin, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Boyd was born on December 2, 1969, in Richmond, the son of Aubrey "Keith" and Fern Louise (Sodders) Sharp.

Survivors include: his father, Keith (Dena Sisco) Sharp of Richmond; children: Aubrey (Danielle) Sharp of Cole Camp, Christian Sharp of...

Jan 24, 2021

Rilla Joyce (McBee) Simmons, 72, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Liberty Hospital from complications with COVID-19. Part of her family were there, with her, and the others joined her virtually by phone.

Rilla was born on May 23, 1948, in Lamar, CO. She was the only child of Roger Daniel McBee and...

Jan 23, 2021

Billy Gene Michaels, Jr., 52, of Richmond, died Saturday, January 23, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Billy was born on November 6, 1968, in Lexington, the son of Billy Gene and Anita Louise (Woods) Michaels, Sr.  He was united in marriage to Melinda "Mindi" Lee Wilson of Mineral Wells, WV, on January 1,...

Jan 22, 2021

Kenneth Allen Nolker, 69, of Richmond, died Friday, January 22, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Kenneth was born on November 20, 1951, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Walter Kenneth "Red" and Mary Ann (Basham) Nolker.  He was united in marriage to Sandra Jane Bice of Richmond on July 26, 1997;...

Jan 18, 2021

John Allen Taylor, 78, of Richmond, died Monday, January 18, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

John was born on May 2, 1942, in Des Moines, IA, the son of John Frederick and Ellen (Montgomery) Taylor.  He was united in marriage to Althea Ansell of Kansas City on June 27, 1991; she survives of the home.

Jan 17, 2021

Jane Elnora Sorrels, 75, of Richmond, died Sunday, January 17, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Jane was born on January 6, 1946, in Wichita Falls, Texas, the daughter of James Edward and Ollie Faye (Robison) McMurtry.

Survivors include son Kevin Sorrels and his wife Michele, of St. Augustine, Florida, nieces Tracey Bell and Dana...

Jan 16, 2021

Donald Eugene Cole, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021, at his home in Liberty, Missouri. He was born March 31, 1934, in Oakland, California to Nile and Genevieve (Voyles) Cole. Upon retiring from the Navy in 1972, he moved with his family to Richmond, Missouri.

Don spent his life dedicated to the country he...

Jan 13, 2021

Robert Mason Hill, 73, of Savannah, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Shady Lawn Nursing Home in Savannah.

Robert was born on July 16, 1947, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Wilson D. and Betty Jean (Rodgers) Hill.

Survivors include: three daughters: Andrea (John) Francis of Lee's Summit, Caroline (Dan) Reneau of Lee's Summit, and...

Jan 13, 2021

Floyd Dale Bratton, Sr., 83, of Richmond, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at his home.

Floyd was born on September 10, 1937, in Knob Noster, the son of Cecil Southern and Lorena Elizabeth (Calvert) Bratton.  He was united in marriage to Willene C. Walker of Hardin on October 16, 1959; she survives of the home.

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Jan 12, 2021

Stanley E. Moppin, 81, of Richmond, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Stanley was born on August 30, 1939, in Henrietta, the son of George Andy and Mamie (Mershon) Moppin, Sr.  He was united in marriage to Sandy L. Wright of Richmond on June 21, 1959; she survives of the home.

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Jan 8, 2021

Sarah Marie Campbell, 79, of Rayville, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at her granddaughter's home in Excelsior Springs.

Sarah was born on August 17, 1941, in Carrollton, the daughter of Edward O. and Ida Mae (Luce) Brockert.  She was united in marriage to Allen C. Campbell, Sr., of Rayville on August 22, 1959; he preceded her in...

Jan 5, 2021

Daniel Leroy "Boone" Allred, 74, of Richmond, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Daniel was born on October 31, 1946, in Richmond, the son of Walter W. "Putt" and Cleta Mae (Richardson) Allred.  He was united in marriage to Martha Hall of Richmond on June 17, 1974; she preceded him in death on...

Jan 4, 2021

Dow Eugene Evans, 77, of Richmond, formally of Norborne, died Monday, January 4, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital North in Kansas City.

Dow was born on April 1, 1943, in Norborne, the son of Glenard "Sox" and Geneva (McCorkendale) Evans.  He was united in marriage to Darlene M. Schooling of Norborne on March 24, 1961; to this...

Jan 3, 2021

Barbara Ann Barr, 64, of Richmond, died Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Kansas University Medical Center.

Barb was born on November 2, 1956, in Lexington, the daughter of W.A. and Barbara (Myers) Butler.  She was united in marriage to Stanley W. Barr of Odessa on June 14, 1975; he survives of the home, with their beloved pet,...

Jan 3, 2021

Diann Ruth Steinbeck, 74, of Excelsior Springs, died Sunday, January 3, 2021, near her home.

Diann was born 12/7/1946 in Charleston, West Virginia to Wilbur Luster Waybright and Vernita Milliteen (Furry) Waybright (Both deceased)

Decreased siblings are Wayne Luster of Sandy Lake, Pa , Richard Carl of Ansonia, Ct., and June Marie Moore of Mercer,...

Jan 1, 2021

Mary Lillian Kimbrough, 95, of Norborne, died Friday, January 1, 2021, at her home.

Mary was born on October 6, 1925, in Kansas City, the daughter of Harrison Louis and Mary (Albrecht) Farris.  She was united in marriage to K.M. Kimbrough of Norborne on March 28, 1951; he preceded her in death on May 22, 2001.