Recent Obituaries

Feb 9, 2026

Sharon Kay Settle, 82, of Richmond, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Sharon was born on October 18, 1943, in Kansas City, the daughter of Robert L. and Rowena A. (Kennedy) Cain.  She was united in marriage to William "Bill" G. Settle of Richmond on March 16, 1962; he...

Feb 7, 2026

Florence Opal Wallace 86, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Liberty Hospital.

Florence was born on July 31, 1939, in Ray County, the daughter of Robert George "Cecil" and Pearl (Sloan) Lusby. She was united in marriage to Vernon Karl of Richmond in August of 1957, he preceded her...

Feb 4, 2026

Jesse Clarence Lee, 86, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jesse was born on April 1, 1939, in Mosby, the son of Oren C. and Frances A. (Clevenger) Lee.  He was first united in marriage to Wanda Davenport of Excelsior Springs on April 5, 1958; they...

Feb 2, 2026

Connie Kay Baker, 74, of Richmond, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Connie was born on April 23, 1951, in Oberlin, KS, the daughter of Melvin Steven and Ida "Darlene" (Stephens) Petrasek.  She was united in marriage to Gary W. Baker of Stet on January 29, 1973; he survives of...

Feb 2, 2026

Charles Ferdinand Herberger, 96, passed away on February 2nd, 2026, with his family by his side.

Charles was born on August 7th, 1929, in Carrollton, Missouri. He was the only son of Carl and Katharine Herberger, who preceded him in death. His parents, sisters and Charles resided in Norborne, Missouri until Charles went to college. He attended...

Jan 31, 2026

Today, the Richmond community joins family and friends in recognizing the colorful and formidable life of Elizabeth Ann (Bea) Hendrix.

Bea lived her life fiercely unafraid, a teacher and artist in everything she did, who filled the lives of those around her with curiosity, laughter, and unwavering support for anyone daring enough to be themselves.

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Jan 29, 2026

John Carter "J.C." Brown, 88, of Excelsior Springs, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home, with his loving wife of 57 years by his side.

J.C. was born on July 4, 1937, in Lexington, raised by his mother, Mildred McDonald.  He was united in marriage to Norma Jean Davis of Leavenworth, KS, on July...

Jan 28, 2026

Roger Eugene Ash, 54, of Excelsior Springs, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home.

Roger was born on December 2, 1971, the son of William "Bill" Eugene and Charlotte J. (Mitchell) Ash.

A celebration of life will be held and announced at a later date.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in...

Jan 27, 2026

Jan Marie Blankenship, 72, of Camden, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Jan was born on July 7, 1953, in Carrollton, the daughter of Donald W. and Viola "Vi" Maxine (Halterman) Heil.  She was united in marriage to Brian Dean Blankenship of Carrollton on August 19, 1989; he...

Jan 25, 2026

Jay Dean McFee, 71, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Jay was born on January 8, 1955, in North Kansas City, the son of Shannon Lloyd and Lois (Bowery) McFee.  He was united in marriage to Doreen Kay Crook of Hardin on May 22, 1976; she survives...

Jan 22, 2026

Wilma Louise Carter, 102 ½, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Wilma was born on July 20, 1923, in Hardin, the daughter of Arvil and Effie (O'Dell) Tracy.  She was united in marriage to Peyton Junior Carter of Richmond on December 16, 1942; he preceded her in...

Jan 22, 2026

Donald "Don" Ray Holloway, 89, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home.

Don was born on November 11, 1936, in Richmond, the son of Johnnie L. and Mary Frances (Hayes) Holloway.  He was united in marriage to Patty Louise Bunch of Richmond on September 26, 1959; she preceded him in death on November...

Jan 21, 2026

Louis Everett George, Jr., 68, of Hardin, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospice House.

Louis was born in Richmond, Missouri, on December 15, 1957. Louis was the son of the late Louis Everett George, Sr., and Birdie Lee (Holloway) George.

Louis was a man of many adventures...

Jan 18, 2026

Larry G. Mullikin, 76, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at NKC Health in North Kansas City.

Larry was born on December 11, 1949, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Elmer Lee and Vivian (Ashby) Mullikin.  He was united in marriage to Sally Thomas of Blue Springs on July 8, 1974; they later divorced.

Jan 15, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amira Eloise and Airabelle Sue Booth-Anderson, the anxiously awaited for twin infant children of Reese Anderson and Dalaney Booth, who passed due to unexpected complications at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.  Beloved Amira Eloise passed on Thursday, January 15, 2026, and Airabelle Sue on Saturday, January 17,...

Jan 14, 2026

Susan Edna Bartlett, 68, of Higginsville, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington.

Susan was born on November 18, 1957, in Marshall, the daughter of Glen Bell and Joyce Allen (Briggs) Solomon.

Survivors include: sister, Patty Solomon of Richmond; brother, Glen (Carol) Solomon of Hamilton; niece, Sara (Richard) Vaughn...

Jan 12, 2026

Larry Eugene McComas, 62, of Lexington, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Riverbend Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lexington.

Larry was born on February 2, 1963, in Richmond, the son of Larry and Alice (Farris) McComas.

Survivors include: sister, Mary Dugger of Lexington; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

He was...

Jan 11, 2026

Charles "Larry" Renfro, 88, of California, MO, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Stonebridge Oak Tree in Jefferson City, MO, with his loving wife by his side.

Larry was born on February 4, 1937, on the family farm near Millville, the son of Charles and Ruby (Dreves) Renfro.  He was first united in marriage to Anita...

Jan 10, 2026

Judith "Judy" Mariella Maxwell, 86, of Rayville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Judy was born on November 22, 1939, in Hannibal, the daughter of John and Ozetta (Yerks) Cavanaugh.  She was united in marriage to Larry Maxwell of Rayville on June 7, 1964;...

Jan 9, 2026

Don Alan Ogg, 66, of Richmond, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at his home.

Don was born on March 8, 1959, in Richmond, the son of Vernon and Emogene (Snider) Ogg, the youngest of three sons.  He was united in marriage to Ellen Sloan on July 4, 1980; she preceded him in death on May 3,...