Recent Obituaries

Mar 17, 2026

William "Bill" George Ellis, 82, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Bill was born on May 7, 1943, in St. Joseph, the son of Charles Raymond and Alice Lee (Brazzell) Ellis.  He was united in marriage to Edna Jane Long of St. Joseph on August 24, 1974;...

Mar 17, 2026

Nancy Lee Norris, 86, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Nancy was born on November 9, 1939, in Jennings, the daughter of Clarence and Sarah (Haws) Meeker.  She was first united in marriage to Jack Shockley of Richmond on December 9, 1961; he preceded her in death on November 5,...

Mar 13, 2026

Charles Ray Rowan, 100, of Lee's Summit, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence.

Charles was born on April 18, 1925, in Millville, and raised in Hamilton Missouri, the son of Henry Tate and Gladys Henrietta (Farr) Rowan, brother to: Donna Geraldine, Francis Loreta, Anna Coralie, Ruby Maxine, Virginia Marie, Doris Evelyn,...

Mar 11, 2026

Mary Ann Renner, 86, of Rayville, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Liberty Hospital.

Mary was born on January 30, 1940, in Cole Camp, the daughter of Ervin John and Ella Anna (Von Holten) Henning.  She was united in marriage to Lee Roy Renner, Sr. of Cole Camp on May 30, 1959; he preceded her in...

Mar 10, 2026

Ronnie Edward Hicks, 68, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home.

Services are not scheduled, per the family's wishes. Thurman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please remember to share your memories of Ronnie with the family by visting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .

Mar 3, 2026

Gabriel James Holloway, 10, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

Gabriel was born on November 13, 2015, in North Kansas City, the son of Timothy James and Jennifer Marie (Sykes) Holloway.

Survivors include: his parents, TJ and Jennifer Holloway of Richmond; sister, Julia Holloway of Richmond;...

Mar 3, 2026

Donald Albert Roth, 79, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his home.

Donald was born on August 17, 1946, in Youngstown, OH, the son of Albert and Dorothy (Aldrich) Roth.  He was united in marriage to Mary Bender of Canton, OH, on December 28, 1966; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors...

Mar 3, 2026

Theresa Mae Feil-Erskine, 56, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home.

Theresa was born on September 6, 1969, in Cowgill, the daughter of Wayne Edwin and Rita (Elliott) Feil.  She was united in marriage to William "Will" Erskine.

Survivors include: husband, Will Erskine of Richmond; two daughters, Aspen Erskine of Richmond...

Mar 2, 2026

Doris J. Pemberton, 83, of Hardin, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at Apple Ridge Care Center in Waverly.

Doris was born on February 5, 1943, in Liberty, the daughter of Archie M. and Pansy Irene (Bean) Templeton.  She was united in marriage to Stephen N. Pemberton; he survives of the home.

Graveside services will...

Mar 1, 2026

Edward "Ed" Emil Zeller Jr., 78, of Richmond, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. A man of deep loyalty, tireless work ethic, and infectious spirit, Ed leaves behind a legacy built on faith, family, and a lifelong love of the game.

Born on March 12, 1947, in Lexington, MO, to Edward Emil and Edith (Mallarykey)...

Feb 28, 2026

Jacqueline Omlor (Bullock) Maxwell, 76, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by family.

She was born on August 31, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to John "Jack" and Dorothy Bullock (née Bliss). She spent most of her youth in northern Indiana, graduating from high school in Elkhart, Indiana.

As a young woman, Jacque faithfully...

Feb 18, 2026

James "Jim" Monroe Evert, 83, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Jim was born on February 14, 1943, in Richmond, the son of Monroe "Monty" John and Huetta Wilma (Taylor) Evert.  He was united in marriage to Deborah "Debbie" Ann Dunwoodie of Richmond on December 25, 2007; she survives of...

Feb 18, 2026

Sue (Millsap) White, 84, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Liberty Hospital, Liberty Missouri.

Sue was born and raised in Camden, Missouri, to Thomas P. and Dora A. Millsap. Sue was the oldest of four children and had three younger brothers; Larry, Dwight and Mike who predeceased her.

Sue lived in Richmond most of...

Feb 17, 2026

Bruce Allen Smith, 74, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his home, with his loving wife by his side.

Arrangements are in the care of Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  No services are being held by the family at this time.  Please remember to share your memories of Bruce with the family by visiting...

Feb 16, 2026

Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Galle, 68, of Richmond, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at Liberty Hospital.

Cindy was born on July 12, 1957, in Salina, KS, the daughter of Ralph and Edna (Herl) Sander.  She was united in marriage to James "Mac" Galle of Richmond on August 5, 1983; he survives of the home.

Additional...

Feb 15, 2026

Larry Franklin Bowman, 77, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born on August 18, 1948, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Reed Joseph "Jep" and Jennie Louise (Mason) Bowman.  He was united in marriage to Janice "Harlene" O'Dell of Richmond on April 20, 1974, the...

Feb 14, 2026

James "Jim" Wrexford Garrison, Jr., 75, of Rayville, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his home.

Jim was born on February 2, 1951, in Kansas City, the son of James Wrexford and Stella Don (Wilson) Garrison, Sr.  He was united in marriage to Berlinda Joylene Bush of Independence on June 17, 1972; she survives of the...

Feb 14, 2026

Ms. Dorothy Marie Anderson was born on February 17, 1931, on a farm south of Higginsville, MO to Rose and Paul Johns.  Dorothy was one of five children, two brothers, Billy Jo and Richard, and two sisters Faye and Wanda.  She went to school and graduated from Higginsville High School in 1950.  On June 3, 1950, she and William...

Feb 12, 2026

Carolyn Fern Ehlers, 85, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Carolyn was born on June 8, 1940, in Kansas City, the daughter of Harold and Ruth Isabelle (Easterday) Stoffer.  She was united in marriage to Elmer Eldor Ehlers of Cole Camp on October 8, 1960; he...

Feb 11, 2026

Loleta "June" (O'Dell Carmichael) Sharp, 85, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City.

June was born on June 8, 1940, in Liberty, the daughter of Eugene and Marjorie (Smith) O'Dell.  She was first united in marriage to Harold W. Carmichael of Richmond on November 9, 1956; he...