Recent Obituaries

Jul 6, 2020

Ronnie Ray Abbott, 71, of Grandview, died unexpectedly Monday, July 6, 2020, at his home.

Ronnie was born on February 19, 1949, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Bobby Ray and Elizabeth Ann (Thacker) Abbott.  He was united in marriage to Edna Mary Williamson of Lawrence, KS, on August 9, 1969; she survives of the home.

Jul 4, 2020

Ray Delano Holder, 68, of Excelsior Springs, died Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Ray was born on June 26, 1952, in Des Moines, IA, the son of Clarence E. and Ruth Maxine (Taylor) Holder.  He was united in marriage to Dorothy J. Weston of Kansas City on September 28, 2018;...

Jul 3, 2020

Victoria Bernice Herzog, 69, of Richmond, died Friday, July 3, 2020, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Victoria was born on May 14, 1951, in Richmond, the daughter of Helen Millentree Fields.  She reared and educated in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School.  She was married to Gerald Michael Herzog from Lexington.  He preceded...

Jul 3, 2020

Mary Sue Rogers, 83, of Richmond, died Friday, July 3, 2020, at Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lexington.

Mary Sue was born on September 29, 1936, in Richmond, the daughter of Lester and Helen (Spencer) Reeder.  She was united in marriage to Billy Rogers of Richmond on January 31, 1960; he preceded her in death...

Jul 2, 2020

Mildred J. Allen, 78, of Richmond, died Friday, July 2, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Mildred was born on January 8, 1942 in Mayview, to Kenneth N. and Rebecca (Scott) Cole, Sr., the fourth child of thirteen.  She was united in marriage to Russell M. Allen, Sr. of Richmond on June 19, 1960. To this union...

Jul 2, 2020

George Andy Moppin, Jr., 87, of Richmond, died Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Riverbend Heights Health and Rehabilitation in Lexington.

George was born on December 7, 1932, in Ray County, the son of George Andy and Mamie (Mershon) Moppin, Sr.  He was united in marriage on May 15, 1960 to Elizabeth "Liz" Blakeman of Henrietta.  They were...

Jul 1, 2020

Paul Daniel McBee, 75, of Hardin, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his home.

Paul was born on November 11, 1944, in Lamar, CO, the son of James W. and Charlotte L. (Baker) McBee.  He was united in marriage to Karen Joyce Frazer of Stet, MO on September 18, 1966, at the Richmond United Methodist Church;...

Jun 29, 2020

Walter Benjamin Holyfield, Jr., 86, formerly of Richmond, died on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Lee's Summit Point Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Walter was born on June 20, 1934, in Springfield, AR, the son of Walter Benjamin and Pairlee (Williams) Holyfield, Sr.  He was united in marriage to Rebecca Jean Hurst of Kansas City on February 23,...

Jun 23, 2020

HENRY ROBERT LEE

Henry Robert Lee, 79, of Richmond, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Henry was born on March 27, 1941, to Cecil Lee and Helen Ellis (Campbell) Lee in Bonner Springs, Kansas.  He was united in marriage on September 2, 1989 to Frances Jacqueline "Jackie" Johnson of Mayview

Jun 21, 2020

Mark Allen Moyer, 53, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 21, 2020, at his home.

Mark was born on October 30, 1966, in Jackson County, the son of Stanley Allen and Mary Lou (Lana) Moyer, Sr.  he was united in marriage to Deanna Larue Francis of Richmond on October 31, 1998; she preceded him in death on...

Jun 19, 2020

Donna Faye "Sally" Minnick, 91, of Richmond, died Friday, June 19, 2020, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Richmond.

She was born on February 4, 1929, in Ray County, the daughter of Joseph and Iva Earl (Wrisinger) Thompson.  She was united in marriage to Earnest William Minnick, "Jr." of Richmond on September 23, 1945; he preceded her...

Jun 17, 2020

Linda Imogene Devall, 70, of Pleasant Valley, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Liberty Hospital.

Linda was born on February 18, 1950, in Rich Hill, the daughter of Ralph and Beulah "Jean" (Deteinne) Trusty.

Linda leaves behind: two daughters, Kim (Kevin) Rash of Lawson and Tammy Bales of Chillicothe; three grandchildren: Logan and Hayley Rash...

Jun 16, 2020

Marsha Jean Smith, 65, of Richmond, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at her home.

Marsha was born on October 1, 1954, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Richard Donald and Inez (Neeley) Carlson.

Marsha leaves behind: two sons, Richard David Smith and Nathan Allan (Tiffany) Smith, both of Independence; daughter, Mary Ellen Fields, also of...

Jun 6, 2020

James Robert "Jim" King, 66, of Orrick, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on February 25, 1954, in Lexington, the son of Arch Ellis and Margaret Ann (Claypole) King.  He was united in marriage to Linda Louise Schreier of Orrick on January 31, 1975; she survives...

May 28, 2020

Betty Lou (Gardner) Forster, 74, of Camden, died Wednesday, May 28, 2020, at her family's home, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on June 11, 1945, in Kansas City, the daughter of Glen and Ola Edna (McGaugh) Swafford.  She was first united in marriage to Roy Gene Gardner of Plattsburg on April 25, 1962; he...

May 24, 2020

Orra Smith "Smitty" Slade, III, 72, of Richmond, died Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence.

Smitty was born on May 9, 1948, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Orra Smith and Lillie May (Rowan) Slade, Jr.  He was united in marriage Sheila Ann Foxworthy of Kearney in November of 1976; they later divorced.

May 21, 2020

Larry Ray "PeeWee" Roberts, 65, of Richmond, died Thursday, May 21, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Larry was born on June 27, 1954, in Dockery, the son of Gerald Ray and Evelyn (Graham) Roberts.  Larry Ray was united in marriage to Betty Ann Lee of Richmond on...

May 15, 2020

Roger Smith Elliott, Sr., 77, of Richmond, died Friday, May 15, 2020, at Ray County Memorial Hospital, Richmond.

Born on October 6, 1942, in Richmond, the son of Earl and Eva Bell (Rogers) Elliott.  He was united in marriage to Fonda J. Martin of Overland Park, KS on September 15, 1990; she survives of the home.

May 15, 2020

Emma Jean Hyatt, 87 of Richmond, died Friday, May 15, 2020 at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Emma was born on September 19, 1932 in Richmond, the daughter of Avillia B. "A.V." and Mary May (Martin) Holloway.  She was united in marriage to Rodney E.F. Hyatt, Sr. of Collins, MO on January 11, 1951; he preceded...

May 14, 2020

Dalton Lee Thacker, 15, of Hardin, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 14, 2020, at his home.

Dalton was born on August 27, 2004, in North Kansas City, the son of Kirk David and Lisa Kay (Taylor) Thacker.

Survivors include: his parents, of the home; sister, Carly Thacker, of the home; maternal grandparents, Richard and Linda Taylor...