Recent Obituaries

Aug 2, 2019

Della "Marie" Palmer, 78, a long-time resident of Richmond, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019, in North Kansas City Hospital, following complications from surgery.

Marie was born in Monroe County, on January 4, 1941, the second of seven children, born to Earl and Rosine (Snodgrass) Sanner.  She grew up on a farm and attended a one-room schoolhouse...

Jul 31, 2019

Martha Lean Ray, 88, of Dover, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Lafayette Regional Hospital in Lexington.

Martha was born on August 20, 1930, in Ray County, the daughter of George and Minnie (Knauss) Robertson.  She was united in marriage to George William Ray of Dover on May 28, 1949; he preceded her in death on March...

Jul 27, 2019

Joan Lewis, 86, of Richmond, died Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Joan was born on November 8, 1932, in Rural Ray County, the daughter of Elmer and Gladys (Transue) Snider.  She was united in marriage to James Edward Lewis of Richmond on October 20, 1951; he preceded her in death on...

Jul 26, 2019

Dalton Keith Johnson, 18, of Warsaw, MO died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Sedalia, MO on July 26, 2019.

Dalton was born on August 15, 2000 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Neil and Lindy Anne (Nelson) Johnson.

Survivors include: his parents, Neil and Lindy Johnson of Warsaw, three sisters and...

Jul 25, 2019

Joyce Ann (Cunningham) Hufford, 61, of Richmond, died unexpectedly, Thursday, July 25, 2019, at her home.

Joyce was born on January 11, 1958, in Richmond, the daughter of Jack Cunningham and Annabell (O'Dell) Cunningham, Sr.  She was united in marriage to David Dale Hufford of Lexington on April 9, 1977; he survives of the home.

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Jul 18, 2019

Kathleen Ann Shepherd, 69, of Camden, MO, formerly from Chillicothe, MO, died Thursday, July 18, 2019, at her daughter's home.

Kathleen was born on June 25, 1950, in Newton, IA, the daughter of Leonard and Lillian (Rodgers) Smith.  She was united in marriage to Joe Shepherd of Chillicothe, MO, on September 15, 2008; he survives of the...

Jul 18, 2019

Eileen Mary Wright, 91, of Richmond, died Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Eileen was born on June 9, 1928, in Resselaer, NY, the daughter of George Edward and Isabella M. (O'Connor) Hepinstall.  She was united in marriage to Virgil L. Wright of Richmond, on December 31, 1965; he preceded her in...

Jul 18, 2019

Agnes Irene (Rash) Deam, 77, of Richmond, died Thursday, July 18, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 17, 1941, to James Allen Rash, Sr., and Helen E. (King) Rash.  She was born in Richmond, MO, and graduated from Richmond High School.

On April 3, 1966, she married Bobby L....

Jul 17, 2019

William Gilbert "Bill" Carter, 57, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Bill was born on August 21, 1961, in Kansas City, the son of Lloyd and Elinor (Carr) Carter.  He was united in marriage to Tracy Leigh Milton of Richmond on April 3, 2019; she survives of the...

Jul 15, 2019

Jimmy Eugene Norris, 82, of Richmond, died Monday, July 15, 2019, at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Jimmy was born on December 16, 1936, in Fishing River Township, Ray County, the son of Clarence B. "Punk" and Carrie "Joy" (Wood) Norris.  He was united in marriage to Vicenta Antoranz Herrero of Segovia, Spain, on...

Jul 11, 2019

Our mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and neighbor, Mable Walkenhorst, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019; she was 94 years old.

Mable was born on September 15, 1924, in Rural Ray County, the daughter of Jonathan Pollard "J.P." and Hester Elizabeth (Gardner) Herring.

Survivors include: three sons: Mark Walkenhorst of Oak Grove, Robert "Bob" (Michele Sewell)...

Jul 8, 2019

Clarence "Marshall" Farris, 72, of Richmond, died Monday, July 8, 2019, at Liberty Hospital.

Marshall was born on July 18, 1946, in Orrick, the son of Clarence Marshall and Alice Irene (Covey) Farris.  He was united in marriage to Viola Ann Roberts of Stet on July 17, 1970; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors...

Jul 7, 2019

David Dale Yates, 52, of Richmond, died Sunday, July 7, 2019, at his residence in Richmond.

David was born on September 15, 1966, in Richmond, the son of David Floyd and Maxine (Eastabrooks) Yates.

Survivors include: one son, David Eugene Yates of Richmond; one daughter, Trista Dawn Yates of Richmond; four brothers: Royce Eastabrooks of...

Jul 6, 2019

Dave Alfred Wilson, Jr., 53, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Dave was born on November 11, 1965 in Turlock, California, the son of Dave Alfred, Sr. and Rita Elizabeth (Clancy) Wilson.  He was united in marriage to Kelly Dawn Showen from Keyes, California on March...

Jul 5, 2019

Warren Michael Kuhn passed from this world July 5, 2019, following a life filled with laughter, strength and love.

Warren was born July 16, 1947, to Leroy C. and Lois (Burnett) Kuhn and was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was proud to have been raised by the strong women in his life to include...

Jul 5, 2019

Robert Milton Goodale, 55, of Richmond, died Friday, July 5, 2019 at North Kansas City Hospital.

Robert was born on June 8, 1964 in Kansas City, the son of James Robert and Kathleen Gail (Cox) Goodale.

Survivors include: his Father, James Robert Goodale of Richmond; one Son, Caleb Thomas Goodale of Richmond; one Sister, Gretchen...

Jul 3, 2019

Gladys Charlene Webb, 90, of Norborne, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

Gladys was born on January 1, 1929, in Norborne, the daughter of John Alvin and Mary Lucille (Albrecht) Henderson.  She was united in marriage to Guy Archibald Webb, "Jr.", of Sugartree, on September 18, 1948; he preceded her in...

Jul 2, 2019

Leona Mae Love, 93, of Richmond, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Leona was born on November 16, 1925, in Camden, the daughter of Mark and Mary (Sharp) Stonner.  She was united in marriage to Hoey Yuel Love of Richmond, on June 30, 1946; he preceded her...

Jun 30, 2019

Janice Kay Driver, 75, of Richmond, died Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Shirkey's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Janice was born on September 26, 1943, in Lexington, the daughter of Raymond Wilkes and Mary Juanita (Keller) Driver.

Survivors include: one sister and brother-in-law, Donnie and Mary Fowler of Richmond; one brother-in-law, Ron Cohron of...

Jun 28, 2019

Johnnie Robert O'Dell, 50, of Buckner, Missouri, entered the eternal gates of heaven on June 28, 2019.

Johnnie was born in Richmond, Missouri, to parents Raymond and Ida O'Dell on January 9, 1969

Johnnie was a member of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church and was solid man of Christ.  He was the proud owner and...