Recent Obituaries

Charles "Raymond" King

Charles "Raymond" King

Jun 26, 2019

Charles "Raymond" King died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 26, 2019, in North Kansas City, MO, at the age of 76.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 56 years, Billie Jean (Wolfe) King of Hardin, MO; two sons, David King of Hamilton, MO, and Douglas King and his wife Stacey of Lee's Summit,...

Thomas Marlon "Tom" Harmon

Thomas Marlon "Tom" Harmon

Jun 25, 2019

Thomas Marlon "Tom" Harmon, 76, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his residence.

Tom was born on November 10, 1942, in North Kansas City, the son of Willis R. and Wilma Clastine (Malott) Harmon.  He was united in marriage to his wife, Wynema, of Richmond, on December 28, 2011; she survives of the home....

Kyle Christopher Simpson

Kyle Christopher Simpson

Jun 22, 2019

Kyle Christopher Simpson, stillborn infant son of Collin and Cortney (Krepel) Simpson of Excelsior Springs, passed due to unexpected complications on June 22, 2019, at Liberty Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Christopher and Crystal Simpson of Smithville; maternal grandparents are Darryl and Kimberly Krepel of Excelsior Springs; paternal great-grandparents are Patricia Simpson of Lake of the Ozarks and...

Lois Lorraine Pieper

Lois Lorraine Pieper

Jun 19, 2019

Lois Lorraine Pieper, 77, of Braymer, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.  Her family surrounded her with song and prayer as she passed into Glory.

Lois was born on January 10, 1942, to Robert and Grace (McPherson) Fellers, in Independence, Missouri.  She grew up attending Grace and Glory...

Mary Roma Lee "Shorty" Johnson

Mary Roma Lee "Shorty" Johnson

Jun 19, 2019

Mary Roma Lee "Shorty" Johnson, 81, of Ludlow, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Liberty Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Roma was born on July 26, 1937, in Bogard, the daughter of John William and Mary Ellen (Underwood) Horn.

Survivors include: four sons: Joseph Anderson of Dawn, Timothy Anderson of Holden, Richard "Rocky" Johnson,...

Wyatt Gregory Bush

Wyatt Gregory Bush

Jun 18, 2019

Wyatt Gregory Bush, 5 months old, wished for baby boy of Russell and Jennifer Bush of Liberty, departed unexpectedly from their loving arms, into the arms of Jesus, on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

In addition to his parents, survivors include: paternal grandmother, Zina Bush of Richmond; maternal grandmother, Cindy Reed...

Ruth "Granny" Ann Driskell

Ruth "Granny" Ann Driskell

Jun 14, 2019

Ruth Ann "Granny" Driskell, 82, of Richmond, died Friday, June 14, 2019 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on December 17, 1936 in Cave Springs, AR, the daughter of Elmer and Clara Faye (Fitzhugh) Schaffer.  She was first married to Jerry Lee Camp of Pea Ridge, AR...

James Claire Sheppard, Jr.

James Claire Sheppard, Jr.

Jun 14, 2019

James Clair Sheppard, Jr., 72, of Camden, died Friday, June 14, 2019 at North Kansas City Hospital.

James was born on March 8, 1947 in Kansas City, the son of James Clair and Bernice Nadine (Plaskett) Sheppard, Sr.  He was united in marriage to Nieta L. Harrison of Richmond on October 6, 1973, she survives of the...

Gerald Stephen "Jerry" Garner

Gerald Stephen "Jerry" Garner

Jun 4, 2019

Gerald Stephen "Jerry" Garner, 64, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at his residence.

Jerry was born on July 21, 1954, in Lexington, the son of James Alexander and Hilda (Rhodes) Garner.

Survivors include: his caregiver, Teresa Dunwoodie; aunt, Frances Wright; two step-brothers, Henry McKenzie and Kirk Hull; brother-in-law, Dan Bielefeldt; step-sister, Karla...

Bonnie L. Seward

Bonnie L. Seward

May 31, 2019

Bonnie Lee Seward, 87, of Richmond, died Friday, May 31, 2019, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Bonnie was born on May 24, 1932, in Donnellson, Illinois, the daughter of Rev. O.L. and Altha Lee (Williams) Bost.  She was united in marriage to William Tennis "Bill" Seward of Camden, on May 1, 1954, he survives...

Harold Dean Barchers

Harold Dean Barchers

May 23, 2019

Harold Dean Barchers went peacefully to his heavenly home on May 23, 2019, at the age of 86.  Harold lived a full life promoting kindness and gentleness in everything that he did.  He shouldered patiently his 10 year battle with Parkinson's.  Born February 28, 1933, southwest of Henrietta, Missouri to Henry and Lillian Merle (Koontz) Barchers, Harold was the...

David Wayne Dunwoodie

David Wayne Dunwoodie

May 22, 2019

David Wayne Dunwoodie, 59, of Rayville, formerly of Camden, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

David was born on May 5, 1960, in Richmond, the son of Glenn Aaron and Beverly Ann (Swafford) Dunwoodie.

Survivors include: his mother, Beverly Ann Dunwoodie,...

Virgil Ernest Wicker

Virgil Ernest Wicker

May 21, 2019

Virgil Ernest Wicker, 91, of Richmond, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Virgil was born on August 15, 1927, in Polk County, IA, the son of Ernest and Anna (Foley) Wicker.  He was united in marriage to Donna Lucille Liles of Richmond on February 25, 1959.  She survives of the...

Norma Jean Cramer

Norma Jean Cramer

May 21, 2019

Norma Jean Cramer, 88, of Richmond, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Liberty Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Norma was born on October 18, 1930, in Carrollton, the daughter of Warnie J. and Della Mae (Cross) Jones.

Survivors include: three daughters: Patricia (Jeff) Jones of Keller,...

Richard Lavern Sweeney

Richard Lavern Sweeney

May 19, 2019

Richard LaVern Sweeney, 83, of Richmond died Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Richard was born on November 2, 1935, in Eagleville, the son of Ernest Rex and Margaret (Winger) Sweeney.  He was first married to Donna DeVal of Kansas City; she preceded him in death.  He was then married to...

Lana Lee Zeikle

Lana Lee Zeikle

May 17, 2019

Lana Lee Zeikle, 70, of Richmond, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Lana Lee Gott was born on February 19, 1949, in Kansas City, the daughter Robert H. and Shirlee (Jenkins) Gott.  She was united in marriage to James O. Zeikle of Lawson on July 24, 1970.  He preceded her in death on...

Stacey Dale Blackshear

Stacey Dale Blackshear

May 17, 2019

Stacey Dale Blackshear, age 44, of Rayville, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at his home.

Stacey was born on July 8, 1974, in West Plains, MO, to Dorthy Nelson (Marshall) and Gary Blackshear.

He loved to help people, paint, draw, and walk.

Stacey is survived by his step father Jim Nelson, sister Jessica...

Barbara Jean "Barb" Samson-Sheehy

Barbara Jean "Barb" Samson-Sheehy

May 16, 2019

Barbara Jean "Barb" Samson-Sheehy, 61, of Richmond, MO, passed away, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Barb was born on September 2, 1957, in O'Neill, NE, the daughter of Fred and Naomi (Knepper) Hannink.

Additional Survivors include: her husband, Earl Sheehy; her...

Hallie Eleanor Williams

Hallie Eleanor Williams

May 15, 2019

Hallie Eleanor Williams, 89, of Richmond, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Liberty Hospital.

Hallie was born on January 7, 1930, in Lexington, the daughter of Elmer and Hallie Anna (Kendrick) Chaney.  She was united in marriage to Chester E. Williams of Richmond in 1980; he survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: one son,...

John Carey "Jody" Bowman

John Carey "Jody" Bowman

May 14, 2019

John Carey "Jody" Bowman, 97, of Richmond, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Jody was born on December 3, 1921, in Wakenda Township, Ray County, the son of William and Velva Lee "Velvie" (Still) Bowman.  He was united in marriage to Julia Marie "Judy" Kraft of Henrietta on June 3,...

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