Recent Obituaries

Mary Dell Noble

Mary Dell Noble

Jan 30, 2020

Mary Dell Noble, 82, of Lawson, died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Lawson Manor.

Mary was born on July 8, 1937, in rural Orrick, the daughter of James Vernon and Velma Margaret (Woods) Tarwater.  She was united in marriage to James Wesley Noble of Millville on July 8, 1955; he survives of the home.

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Norman L. Wirsig

Norman L. Wirsig

Jan 27, 2020

Norman L. Wirsig, 76, of Richmond, died Monday, January 27, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Norman was born on January 3, 1944, in Deep Water, the son of Clyde W. and Mildred L. (Ballew) Wirsig.  He was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Porter of Richmond on October 25, 1969; she preceded him in death on...

Garry Ronald Westher

Garry Ronald Westher

Jan 26, 2020

Garry Ronald Westher, 86, of Richmond, died Sunday, January 26, 2020, at his home.

Garry was born on October 26, 1933, in Rochester, NY, the son of Russell E. and Jenny (Groenendale) Westher.  Garry was united in marriage to Albert "Randy" Peckham of Richmond on July 15, 2013; he survives of the home.

He was...

Harold Henry "Hank" Burnine

Harold Henry "Hank" Burnine

Jan 21, 2020

Harold Henry "Hank" Burnine, 87, of Higginsville, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville.

Hank was born on November 9, 1932, in Henrietta, the son of Cleatus Van and Elsie Lee (Swafford) Burnine.  He was united in marriage to JoAnn Sullivan of Lexington on March 12, 1979; she preceded him in death on...

Eldin Dale Lewis

Eldin Dale Lewis

Jan 16, 2020

Eldin Dale "Big E" Lewis, 50, of Rayville, died Thursday, January 16, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Eldin was born on February 13, 1969, in Richmond, the son of Everett Dale "Smokey" and Janice Lee (King) Lewis, Jr.

Survivors include: his mother, Janice Lewis of Rayville; sister, Kathy Garrett of Rayville; niece, Tracey Garrett;...

Linda "Maxine" Eastabrooks

Linda "Maxine" Eastabrooks

Jan 10, 2020

LINDA "MAXINE" EASTABROOKS

Linda "Maxine" Eastabrooks, 78, of Richmond, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Maxine was born on October 22, 1941, in Richmond, the daughter of Arbie and Virginia Elizabeth (Williams) O'Dell.  She was united in marriage to Clarence William "C.W." Eastabrooks, Jr., of Richmond on...

Mae Marie Truesdale

Mae Marie Truesdale

Jan 10, 2020

Mae Marie Truesdale, 81, of Richmond, formerly of Riverside, died Friday, January 10, 2020, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Mae was born on June 21, 1938, in Shelton, NE, the daughter of George and Elsie (Ohlman) Ahrens.  She was united in marriage to Eli Truesdale of Basehor, KS, on August 5, 1964; he preceded...

Vicki Lynn Royer

Vicki Lynn Royer

Jan 8, 2020

Vicki Lynn Royer, 59, of Richmond, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Vicki was born on April 26, 1960, in Marshall, the daughter of Larry Junior and Deloris Bertha (Fizer) Plymell.

Survivors include: her mother, Deloris Bertha Plymell of Richmond; one son, Brandon (Tiffany) Royer of Stover; five...

Donna Lee Shields

Donna Lee Shields

Jan 8, 2020

Donna Lee Shields, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, while surrounded by family at NorthCare Hospice House of North Kansas City.

Born March 3, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Wayne and Louise Rose, the family established a farm near Carrollton, Missouri.  She attended a one-room schoolhouse near the family farm, explored and fished...

Harold E. Bear

Harold E. Bear

Jan 3, 2020

Harold E. Bear, 74, of Richmond, died Friday, January 3, 2020, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Harold was born on July 9, 1945, in Richmond, the son of James Ernest and Jessie (Fox) Bear.  He was united in marriage to Joan A. Dubbles of Richmond on May 10, 1981; she preceded him in death...

Lola Hancox

Lola Hancox

Jan 3, 2020

Lola Fern "Grandma Fern" Hancox, 92, of Richmond, died Friday, January 3, 2020, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Lola was born on August 6, 1927, in Ray County the daughter of Ernest and Arah (Lake) Steva.  She was united in marriage to Irwin Hancox of Richmond; he preceded her in death on October 22,...

Edward "Eddie" Dewayne Covey

Edward "Eddie" Dewayne Covey

Dec 26, 2019

Edward "Eddie" Dewayne Covey, 26, of Richmond, died Thursday, December 26, 2019, at his home.

Eddie was born on April 29, 1993, in Lexington, the son of Edward Wayne and Lori (Johnson) Covey.

Cremation with services will be held at a later date by the family.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of...

Dorothy Darlene Stevens

Dorothy Darlene Stevens

Dec 25, 2019

Dorothy Darlene Stevens, 79, of Richmond, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Dorothy was born on November 15, 1940, in Mexico, MO, the daughter of Chirsty and Ola (Wiswell) Taylor.  She was united in marriage to Clarence Stevens of Rayville on August 1, 1960; he survives of the home.

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Mary Lee Peterson

Mary Lee Peterson

Dec 25, 2019

Mary Lee Peterson, 67, of Lexington, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at her home.

Mary was born on April 7, 1952, in Odessa, the daughter of Charles F. and Ruby Joyce (Murray) Brown.  She was united in marriage to James Lee Peterson of Lexington on October 31, 1975; he survives of the...

Robert Dean Claypole

Robert Dean Claypole

Dec 21, 2019

Robert Dean Claypole, 88, of Richmond, died Saturday, December 21, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born on August 12, 1931, in Orrick, the son of Milo and Edna May (Brinkley) Claypole.  He was united in marriage to Doris Lucille Calvert of Richmond on May 29, 1952; she survives of the home....

Helen Marie Hardwick

Helen Marie Hardwick

Dec 20, 2019

Helen Marie Hardwick, 84, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Helen was born August 23, 1935 to William Eli and Etta (Littleton) Craig.  She married Williams Tyrus Bailey of Camden, on April 18, 1951 and he died March 26, 1963.  She later married Howard Hardwick, Jr....

Virginia Fern Tanner Bryan

Virginia Fern Tanner Bryan

Dec 17, 2019

Virginia Fern Tanner Bryan, 94, of Richmond, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Virginia was born on March 8, 1925, in Richmond, the daughter of Paul Washington and Ruby Belle (Stevinson) Tanner.  She was united in marriage to William Bradford Bryan of Henrietta on July 29, 1946; he preceded her...

Debra "Debbie" Sue Eaton

Debra "Debbie" Sue Eaton

Dec 17, 2019

Debra "Debbie" Sue Eaton, 60, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born on August 25, 1959, in North Kansas City, the daughter of William "Bill" Lovern and Susann Amelia (Steely) Logsdon. She was first united in marriage to Claude Garrison of Carrollton in December of...

David Lee French

David Lee French

Dec 16, 2019

David Lee French, 65, of Richmond, died Monday, December 16, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on June 6, 1954, in Kansas City, the son of Harold Dwight and Hazel Inez (Weaver) French.  He was united in marriage to Debra Louise Cluck of Kansas City on May 5, 1973; she survives...

John R. Rosewaren

John R. Rosewaren

Dec 12, 2019

John R. Rosewaren, 81, of Richmond, died Thursday, December 12, 2019, at NorthCare Hospice House in Kansas City, surrounded by his loving family.

John R. was born on July 5, 1938, in Richmond, the son of Clyde A. and Marjorie (Hicks) Rosewaren.  He was united in marriage to Linda King of Richmond on June 12, 1970; she...

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