Recent Obituaries

May 13, 2019

Donald Wayne "Tony" Pedockie, 85, of Richmond, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Tony was born on September 5, 1933, in Richmond, the son of Peter and Margaret Frances (Seek) Pedockie.  He was united in marriage to Janet M. Eichler of Richmond on August 14, 1954.  She survives of...

May 13, 2019

Donna Sue Roberds, 58, of Kansas City, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019.

Donna was born on September 7, 1960, in Kansas City, the daughter of Robert Rae Allen Fields and Donna Lee (Simmons) Henslee.  She was united in marriage to Ronald D. Roberds of Dearborn in February 1997.  He survives of the home.

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May 5, 2019

Goldie Mae Pratt, 91, of Pleasant Valley, MO, entered into heaven on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Pleasant Valley Manor Care Center, where she resided for the past five years.

Goldie was born on June 22, 1927, in Neosho, MO, the daughter of Alvis and Letha (Sligar) Davis.  She was united in marriage to James Virgil Pratt...

May 1, 2019

Donald Thomas Kerin, 69, of Richmond, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 1, 2019, while enroute to the Mayo Clinic.

Don was the first child of Thomas and Louise Kerin.   He was born in Somerville, New Jersey, and spent the first ten years of his boyhood in that community and the rest in...

Apr 30, 2019

Bradley Stephen Ahart, 42, of Kingston, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, from injuries sustained in a car accident on Highway D, east of Lawson.

Brad was born on February 8, 1977, in Independence, the son of Gil Stephen and Teresa Yvonne (Sullivan) Ahart.  He was united in marriage to Kenicia Rae Derstler of Hardin, on...

Apr 25, 2019

William Marion "Bill" Hodson, 67, a lifelong resident of Richmond, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Bill was born on November 14, 1951, in Lexington, the son of Billie "Bill" Davis and Betsy Ann (Thompson) Hodson.  He was united in marriage to Anita Franklin of Richmond on March 5, 1976.  She survives...

Apr 21, 2019

Michael S. Harris, Sr., 71, of Rayville, died on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at his residence.

Michael was born on March 9, 1948, in Kansas City, the son of Eugene Henry and Nila Jean (Mayes) Harris.

Survivors include: one son, Michael S. (April) Harris, Jr.; two brothers, Terry Harris and David Harris; two sisters, Gina...

Apr 21, 2019

Melvin Glenn Hendrix, 97 of Richmond, died Sunday, April 21, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Melvin was born on December 3, 1921 in Ray County, the son of Marvin and Anna (Estes) Hendrix.  He was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Lee on September 11, 1946; she preceded him in death on May...

Apr 20, 2019

Jesse Lee Barger II, 75, of Rayville, died on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at North Kansas City Hospital.

Jesse was born on August 29, 1943, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Jesse Lee and Juanita H. (Humbard) Barger, I.  He was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Mann of Bloomington, IL, on May 11, 1974.  She preceded...

Apr 19, 2019

Rose Etta Loyd, 80, of Carrollton, formerly of Orrick, died on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Life Care Center of Carrollton.

Rose was born on December 12, 1938, in Ray County, the daughter of Lemar and Lola (Teegarden) Pigg.  She was united in marriage to William Loyd of Orrick; they were high school sweethearts and she was...

Apr 18, 2019

Steven Dale Clark, 53, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 18, 2019, at his home in Richmond.

Steven was born on December 17, 1965, in Clay County, the son of Jesse J. and Barbara L. (McBride) Clark, Jr.

Survivors include: his significant other, Valerie Jean Jenkins of Richmond; his mother, Barbara White of St. Joseph;...

Apr 18, 2019

Brenda Diane Kern-Fields (Ryan), 79, of Braymer, died Thursday, April 18, 2019, at her residence in Braymer.

Brenda was born on August 11, 1939 in Springfield, IL the daughter of James O. and Evelyne G. (Spurgeon) Ryan.  She was previously married to Rodney Kern and to this union they had four children.  She was united in marriage...

Apr 18, 2019

Beverly Jane Wright, 62, of Polo, died on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at her residence in Polo.

Beverly was born on November 24, 1956, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Lloyd and Dorthea "Betty" Mildred (Gile) Vinzant.  She was previously married to Gerald "Pete" Young and to this union they had one child.  She was united in...

Apr 16, 2019

Ralph Robert Gayle, 72, of Richmond, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Ralph was born on November 24, 1946, in Kansas City, the son of Walter and Betty (Truitt) Gayle, Jr.  He was united in marriage to Marilyn Shelton of Richmond on November 22, 1968.  She survives of the home.

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Apr 10, 2019

Ronald Keith Raw, 71, of Lawson, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Excelsior Springs Hospital.

Ronald was born on March 16, 1948, in Orrick, MO, the son of Raymond H. and Dessie B. (Rash) Raw.  He was first married to Deborah J. King of Richmond and to this union his two children were born; they...

Apr 7, 2019

Jarrod Michael Klein, 45, of Excelsior Springs, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 7, 2019, at his residence.

Jarrod was born on April 6, 1974, in Independence, the son of George and Mary (Linn) Klein.  He was united in marriage to Schelley Sue Smith of Missouri City, on October 3, 2015.  She survives of the home.

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Apr 1, 2019

Tricia "Trixcy" Marie Warren-Bryant, 40, of Richmond, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2019, at Ray County Memorial Hospital.

Tricia was born on June 19, 1978, in Rock Springs, WY, the daughter of William James "Bill" and Bessy Ellen "Ginger" (Davis) Warren, Sr.

Survivors include: her significant other, Jeff Bryant of Richmond; two daughters: Elizabeth...

Mar 31, 2019

Millisa Annette Miller, 62, of Richmond, died Sunday, March 31, 2019, at her residence.

Millisa was born on March 13, 1957, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Wallace and Dorothy (Hyatt) Hopkins.  She was united in marriage to Lloyd Wayne "Buddy" Miller of Hardin on June 9, 1995.  He preceded her in death on December 10, 2017....

Mar 30, 2019

James Lawrence "Jim" Wille, 91, of Norborne, died Saturday, March 30, 2019 at his home.

Jim was born on April 1, 1927, in Norborne, the son of Frank Henry and Mary Beulah (Edminson) Wille. Jim was united in marriage to Viola Mae (Craig) Albrecht of Norborne on July 9 1958; she preceded him in death on August...

Mar 28, 2019

Dale Eugene O'Dell, 67, of Orrick, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Liberty Hospital.

Dale was born on July 6, 1951, in Lexington, the son of Billy Lee and Dorothy Jane (Sheets) O'Dell.

Survivors include: three children: Amanda Jo (Bill) Hachman of Kearney, Megan Ann (Kraig) Miller of Lathrop, and Matthew Aaron (Lauren) O'Dell of...