Recent Obituaries

Oct 28, 2020

Gladys Fern "Judy" Turnage, 90, of Knoxville, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville.

Gladys was born on July 2, 1930, in Hardin, the daughter of Victor and Nora (Hedrick) Williams.  She was united in marriage to Loren Brown Turnage of Rayville on April 12, 1952; he preceded her in death on January...

Oct 26, 2020

Ellwood Harley "Andy" Andrews, Sr., 88, of Norborne, died Monday, October 26, 2020 at Kansas City VA Medical Center.

Andy was born on June 11, 1932, in Mitchellsville, NY, the son of Clyde and Neva (Silliman) Andrews.  He was united in marriage to Patricia Hyer of Savona, NY, on December 8, 1951; she preceded him in death...

Oct 25, 2020

Robert Deryl "Bob" Lobb, 91, of Norborne, died Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Ray County Hospital in Richmond.

Bob was born on May 12, 1929, in Kansas City, KS, the son of Hollis E. and Zella Mae (Lister) Lobb.  He was united in marriage to Joyce Elaine Stoner of Norborne on September 2, 1951; she preceded him...

Oct 24, 2020

Amiyah Pieper, the anxiously awaited for infant daughter of Cody and Linda Pieper of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City

Thurman Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please share your condolences with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .

Oct 23, 2020

Jeffery Cole "Jeff" Perkins, 32, of Richmond, MO passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital surrounded by his wife and family.

He was born on November 6, 1987 in Columbia to Wendy Underwood and Chuck Owings. Jeff is survived by his wife, Melissa Perkins of Richmond; His 4 children Natalie Perkins, Logan Perkins,...

Oct 23, 2020

Norman Brice Goodman of Rayville, Missouri was born on May 28, 1937, the son of Honest and Faye (Gulley) Goodman on the homestead of his grandfather, William Gulley.  He passed away to his heavenly home on October 23, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 83.  Norman attended and graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas...

Oct 19, 2020

Ruth Ellen Crum, 88, of Richmond, died at 10:45 P.M., on Monday, October 19, 2020, at Riverbend Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lexington.

Ruth was born on March 3, 1932, in Ray County, to Marshall O. and Grace (Stroud) Simpson.  She married Lowery Herbert Crum on December 24, 1950.

She is survived by: son,...

Oct 18, 2020

Grace "JoAnn" Burnine, 69, of Richmond, died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, surrounded by her loving family.

JoAnn was born on November 5, 1950, in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Cecil and Lucille (Studder) Martin.  She was united in marriage to Cleatus Lee Burnine of Richmond on July 26,...

Oct 17, 2020

ANNA MAY WOODEN

Anna May Wooden died peacefully at her home on October 17, 2020, after 89 fruitful years on this earth. The calm throughout any storm, and the light in the midst of darkness, she exuded constant grace and kindness. She was a living example of what it means to be selfless, a sweet soul whose...

Oct 16, 2020

Robert LeRoy "Bob" Nichols, 79, of Richmond, died Friday, October 16, 2020 at the home.

Bob was born on December 3, 1940 in Chamois, MO, the son of Hershel F. Nichols and Clara Augusta (Boss) Nichols.  He was united in marriage to Marilyn Sue Blankenship of Hardin, MO, on November 27, 1970. She survives the home.

Oct 16, 2020

Brenda Denise Marten, 66, of Richmond, died Friday, October 16, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Brenda was born on November 16, 1953, in Kansas City, the daughter of Harold Dale and Mardelle (Heins) Marten.

Survivors include one brother, Steven Marten and several cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Brenda...

Oct 14, 2020

Kathryn "Joanne" Boggess, 91, of Richmond, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Joanne was born on June 20, 1929, in Hardin, the daughter of Clifford Francis and Susie Ward (Wilson) Boggess.

Survivors include: first cousins: John Knipschild of Red Oak, TX, Barbara Boggess Jolly of Rolland Park, KS,...

Oct 13, 2020

Janis Lynn Kelly, 71, of Richmond, formerly of Buckner, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Janis was born on October 3, 1949, in Wheaton, MN, the daughter of Sheldon and Ruth (Allison) Griffith.

Survivors include: daughter, Michelle (Brad) Davis of Richmond; two sisters, Candy (Bill) McKinney of Sibley...

Oct 9, 2020

Paula Jean Breen, 82, of Richmond, died unexpectedly, Friday, October 9, 2020, at her home.

Paula was born on January 11, 1938, in St. Louis, the daughter of Walter Fred and Esther Catherine Louise (Hirth) Steinmeyer.  She was united in marriage to Michael John Breen, Jr., of St. Louis on January 1, 1956; he preceded her in...

Oct 4, 2020

Jack David Gorham, 65, of Richmond, MO, died October 4, 2020, after a long illness.  He was born March 15, 1955, in Merced, CA, to Jack D. and Georganne Ozias Gorham. He graduated from North Kansas City high school in 1973.  Jack David married Janet Dickson on November 27, 1977.  A degree in Economics was earned from the University...

Oct 2, 2020

Norma Fay Derstler, 84, of Richmond, died Friday, October 02, 2020, at Liberty Hospital.

Norma was born on June 6, 1936, in Orrick, the daughter of Charles Hobart and Pebble (O'Dell) Hannsz.  She was united in marriage to Donald Duane Derstler of Richmond on May 18, 1956; he preceded her in death on April 17, 2001.

Oct 2, 2020

Austin Lee VanOster, 21, of Rayville, died Friday, October 02, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident.

Austin was born on October 23, 1998 in North Kansas City, the son of Eric VanOster of Rayville and Rhonda (Maharg) Rowlison of Richmond.

Additional survivors include: step-dad, Gary Rowlison of Richmond; paternal grandparents, Lee Roy and...

Oct 1, 2020

Janice Elizabeth Ritchie, 90, of Richmond, formerly of Lexington, died Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Janice was born on February 24, 1930, in Fleming, the daughter of Robert "Bob" and Lois (Walford) Carmichael.  She was first married to Lawrence Bayne of Lexington; he preceded her in death on October 19,...

Oct 1, 2020

Lula "Marie" Corle, 86, of Richmond, died Thursday, October 1, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Marie was born on March 22, 1934, in Independence, KS, the daughter of Howard and Erma (Koger) Dambacher.  She was united in marriage to Edward Earl Corle of Independence, KS, on March 13, 1955; he survives of the home.

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Sep 30, 2020

Emogene Ogg, 95, of Richmond, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at her home.

Emogene was born on May 22, 1925, in Ray County, the daughter of Elmer and Gladys L. (Transue) Snider.  She was united in marriage to Vernon Ogg of Ray County on November 16, 1945; he preceded her in death on February 21, 2006.