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Joyce Ann Bowles

Joyce Ann Bowles

Nov 28, 2020

Joyce Ann Bowles, 73, of Richmond, died Saturday, November 28, 2020, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Joyce was born on April 8, 1947, in Maywood, California, the daughter of George and Clara Bettie (Claypole) Adams.  She was united in marriage to Gary Dennis Bowles of Hardin on September 30, 1967; he survives of the...

John William "Buck" Mcgraw, Ii

John William "Buck" Mcgraw, Ii

Nov 25, 2020

John William "Buck" McGraw, 87, of Hardin, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, with his children by his side.

Buck was born on January 19, 1933, in Hardin, the son of John William and Lillian Irene (Armour) McGraw.  He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Annabelle (Oster) McGraw of Hardin...

Matthew Duane Wright, Sr.

Matthew Duane Wright, Sr.

Nov 25, 2020

Matthew Duane Wright, Sr., 44, of Norborne, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Ray County Memorial Hosptial.

Matthew was born on December 27, 1975, in Waverly, the son of Phillip Duane and Marilyn Ann (Rainey) Wright.  He was united in marriage to Dana Louise Lander of Norborne on June 30, 1995; two this union, his...

James Andrew "Jim" Campbell

James Andrew "Jim" Campbell

Nov 24, 2020

James Andrew "Jim" Campbell, 85, of Richmond, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Jim was born on July 19, 1935, in Richmond, the son of Andrew Frank and Mildred (Sullenger) Campbell.  He was united in marriage to Marsha Sue Alexander of Knoxville on October 23, 1960; she survives of the home.

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Teresa Jo Thompson

Teresa Jo Thompson

Nov 24, 2020

Teresa Jo Thompson, 53, of Kansas City, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Teresa was born on August 7, 1967, in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of Joseph Correll and Patricia Marie (Prichard) Thompson, Jr.

Survivors include: son, Avery Thompson of Richmond; father, Joseph Correll Thompson, Jr. of Richmond; and brother, Marshall...

Robert Joseph Martin, Jr.

Robert Joseph Martin, Jr.

Nov 23, 2020

Robert Joseph Martin, Jr., 59, of Lexington, died unexpectedly Monday, November 23, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Robert was born on September 12, 1961, in Lexington, the son of Robert Joseph "Bob" and Linda Ellen (Leggett) Martin, Sr.

Survivors include: his mother, Linda Ellen Martin of Lexington; brother, Mike (Susanne) Martin of Camden; nephews...

Larry Frederick Kruse

Larry Frederick Kruse

Nov 22, 2020

Larry Frederick Kruse, 65, of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital, with his loving wife, Patti, by his side.

Larry was born on July 30, 1955, in Waverly, the son of Lawrence E. Kruse and Norma A. (Luhman) Horine.  He was united in marriage to Patti J. (Tucker) Spray of Norborne...

Melvin Eugene Manley

Melvin Eugene Manley

Nov 19, 2020

Melvin Eugene Manley, 90, of Kansas City, died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at St. Joseph Medical Center.

Melvin was born on September 2, 1930, in Ray County, the son of Everett Robert and Bessie (O'Dell) Manley.  He was united in marriage to Dora Elizabeth Danner of Lexington on October 16, 1951.  As of this year, they had...

Patrick V. Peters

Patrick V. Peters

Nov 19, 2020

Patrick V. Peters, 54, of Braymer, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Patrick was born on February 4, 1966, in Chillicothe, the son of Robert Daniel and Patsy Luan (McKnight) Peters.  He was united in marriage to Cindy L. Milligan of Braymer on July 4, 1992; she survives of the home.

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Sam Coleman

Sam Coleman

Nov 19, 2020

Earl Samuel "Sam" Coleman, 81, of Richmond, died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Sam was born on September 15, 1939, in Ray County, the son of Samuel and Lydia Katherine (Blann) Coleman.  He was united in marriage to Mary Ruth Austin of Richmond on May 27, 1972; she preceded him...

Donald Lloyd "Don" Roberts

Donald Lloyd "Don" Roberts

Nov 19, 2020

Donald Lloyd "Don" Roberts, 84, of Richmond, died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Liberty Hospital.

Don was born on August 2, 1936, in Stet, the son of Everett Price and Verna Elizabeth (McElwee) Roberts.  He was united in marriage to Shirley Evonne Stafford of Norborne on August 24, 1956; she preceded him in death on November 23,...

Julia Ellen Dye

Julia Ellen Dye

Nov 17, 2020

Julia Ellen Dye, 80, of Excelsior Springs, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Julia was born on February 11, 1940, in Lynn Creek, the daughter of John Benjamin and Hazel Irene (Shipman) Hopkins.  She was united in marriage to John D. Dye, Sr. of Higginsville in 1958; they later divorced.

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Dora "Jane" Cates

Dora "Jane" Cates

Nov 15, 2020

Dora "Jane" Cates, 95, of Rayville, MO, died Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Jane was born on March 19, 1925, in Memphis, MO, the daughter of Ray and Myrtle (Ralph) Richardson.  She was united in marriage to Delbert L. King of Rayville, MO, on November 25, 1945; he preceded her in...

Bonnie Fae Fields

Bonnie Fae Fields

Nov 15, 2020

Bonnie Fae Fields, 78, of Excelsior Springs, gained her wings on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Bonnie was born on October 14, 1942, in Hardin, the daughter of Marvin and Erma (McBryant) Seek.  She was united in marriage to Irvin Junior "Henry" Fields of Richmond on July 12, 1958; he...

Caroline Katherine "Carrie" Lee

Caroline Katherine "Carrie" Lee

Nov 11, 2020

Caroline Katherine "Carrie" Lee, 92, of Richmond, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Carrie was born on July 21, 1928, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Pauline Hutter  She was united in marriage to William Walter "Bill" Lee of Markesan, WI, on August 4, 1946; he preceded her in...

Pamela Jo "Pam" Duncan

Pamela Jo "Pam" Duncan

Nov 9, 2020

Pamela Jo "Pam" Duncan, 63, of Rural Lexington, was reunited into the loving arms of her husband on Monday, November 9, 2020, at her home.

Pam was born on August 10, 1957, in Waverly, the only child of Allen Henry and Betty Doris (Tuefuel) Fischer.  She was united in marriage to Stephen Allen Duncan of Richmond on...

David Wayne Frazer

David Wayne Frazer

Nov 5, 2020

David Wayne Frazer, of Stet, died at approximately 9:20 p.m. on November 5, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital Hospice House.

David was born in Caldwell County, Missouri on February 20, 1944, to W.H. "Junior" Frazer and Lois Emogene Summers.  He married Marilyn Jean Frazer (Peters) on May 23, 1964.  She survives, of the home.

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Jean Paul Taillon

Jean Paul Taillon

Nov 3, 2020

Jean Paul Taillon, 82, of Richmond, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Cremation with inurnment at a later date. Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Jean Paul with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .

David Wayne Baugher

David Wayne Baugher

Nov 2, 2020

David Wayne Baugher, 38, of Richmond, died unexpectedly, Monday, November 2, 2020, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

David was born on August 28, 1982, in Lexington, the son of Kenneth Ray and Tammy (Auffert) Baugher.  He was united in marriage to Laurie Anne Bussell of Richmond on March 24, 2012; she survives of the...

Jackie Van Hoy

Jackie Van Hoy

Oct 29, 2020

Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" Van Hoy, 87, of Richmond, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Ray County Memorial Hospital.

Jackie was born on June 12, 1933 in Gainesville, Missouri (Ozark County) to Martha Parker Brown.  She was united in marriage to Arthur "Dean" Van Hoy of Spruce, Missouri on April 15, 1955.  He preceded her in death on...

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