Recent Obituaries

Nov 30, 2018

John Peyton Bunch, 70, of Richmond, died Friday, November 30, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on April 24, 1948, in Excelsior Springs, to Joseph Peyton and Ida Elizabeth (Patterson) Bunch.  He was united in marriage to Deborah Frost-Bunch of Kansas City, Missouri on April 1, 1998.  She survives of the...

Nov 30, 2018

DAVID DOUGLAS "PHRED" CROOKS

David Douglas "Phred" Crooks, 41, of Richmond, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

David was born on September 7, 1977 in Des Moines, IA the son of Douglas Ray and Janet Lea (Hensley) Crooks.  He was first married to Mariah Sue Garner of...

Nov 25, 2018

Gary Lee Reeves, 69, of Kearney, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born on August 22, 1949 in Stet, the son of Wilbur L. and Mabel Gladys (Van Soest) Reeves.  He married Gloria Ann Dewey of Kansas City, MO, on May 25, 1974; she survives of the home....

Nov 22, 2018

Frieda Arlene Wheeler, 94, of Hardin, died Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Frieda was born on February 24, 1924 in the Rockingham Community, near Stet the daughter of William "Bill" and Lula (Falls) Neff.  She married Frank Junior Wheeler also from the Rockingham Community on December 30, 1946.  They enjoyed...

Nov 17, 2018

Edward Arvil Hutchison, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 17, 2018.  Ed resided in Sarasota, FL.  He was preceded in death by his parents George and Agnus Hutchison, beloved wife of 64 years, Sally L. Hutchison, his brother Bud Hutchison, sisters Artie Langston, Aurene Taylor, and Arvey Shipman.

He is survived by...

Nov 12, 2018

Bart Joseph Forsha, 36, of Richmond, died unexpectedly on November 12, 2018, at his residence.

Bart was born on September 4, 1982, in Lexington, to Rick and Sharon (Russell) Forsha.

Survivors include: his parents; one brother, Brayce Forsha and his wife Emily of Eugene, OR; one sister, Brinna Ford and her husband James of Richmond;...

Nov 11, 2018

Thomas "Tom" Scott Flexter, 92, of Richmond, died Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Tom was born on March 3, 1926, in Wayne County, IL, to George Allen and Barbara Ellen (Hamilton) Flexter.  He was united in marriage to Jean C. Crabtree of Richmond on August 14, 1949.  She preceded him...

Nov 9, 2018

Suzanne (Richeson) Yutzy, 70, of Independence, died Friday, November 9, 2018, at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence.

Suzanne was born on October 24, 1948 in Lindsay, OK, to Howard C. and Grace (Clemens) Richeson.  Suzanne was united in marriage to Daniel Yutzy of Independence, on June 6, 2015.  He survives of the home.

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Nov 4, 2018

This past Sunday, November 4, 2018, Lucinda James, 88, of Kansas City, MO, was called home to eternal rest by her Savior at her daughter's home in Kansas City.

Lucinda Early was born on October 23, 1930 in San Carlos, AZ the daughter of Joseph and Cora (Steele) Early.

Survivors include: one son, Johanson James(Lori)...

Nov 3, 2018

Stephanie Dawn Floyd, 42, of Lexington, formerly of Richmond, died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Lafayette Regional Hospital in Lexington.

Stephanie was born on April 30, 1976 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Randy Hill and Veronica L. (Bears) Love.

Survivors include: two sons, Christian Barker-Love of Lee's Summit and Noah Love of the...

Oct 30, 2018

Lura Renea Goodall, 47, of Maryville, formerly of Richmond, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Lura was born on November 19, 1970, to Gilbert Monroe "Gib" and Donna Darlene (Smith) Hughes.  She was united in marriage to Clifford "C.E." Goodall of Henrietta on August 27, 1988.  He survives of the home.

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Oct 26, 2018

Lois Jean Bales, 73, of Richmond, died Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Lois was born on November 16, 1944, in Braymer, to Roy and Zella (Murray) Richardson.  She was united in marriage to Willie R. Bales, Jr., on January 2, 1962.  He preceded her in death on November...

Oct 24, 2018

Lolita "Maxine" Travillion, 96, of Richmond, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Shirkey's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Maxine was born on March 13, 1922, in Rayville, to Bert and Sarah Ann (Hawkins) Hartman.  She was united in marriage to Robert Travillion of Richmond, on June 15, 1946.  He preceded her in death on December 7,...

Oct 22, 2018

Pamela Jean McCurley, 59, of Wood Heights, died unexpectedly Monday, October 22, 2018, at her home.

Pamela was born on March 28, 1959, in Kansas City, KS, to Alfred and Katherine "Kay" (Farrell) Heilbrunn.  She was united in marriage to Michael Leon McCurley of Kansas City, MO, on June 10, 1989.  He survives of the home.

Oct 20, 2018

Todd K. Pettus, 39, of Lee's Summit, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his home.

Todd was born on October 2, 1979 in Summit, New Jersey, the son of Don K. and Carol Ann (Stewart) Pettus.

Survivors include: his father, Don Pettus of Lee's Summit; one brother Craig A. Pettus and his wife...

Oct 19, 2018

Bennett Oliver Waters, the anxiously awaited for infant son of Michael and Colette Waters of Olathe, KS, passed due to unexpected complications on October 19, 2018 at Saint Luke's Hospital South in Overland Park, Kansas. Bennett's name means "blessed" and his short life was indeed a blessing. He is loved dearly and will be missed always.

Paternal...

Oct 16, 2018

Donna Sue Lauck Morse, 62, of Excelsior Springs, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at North Kansas City Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Sue was born August 28, 1956, in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of Donald Pennington and Lillian Mae (Pyles) Lauck.

Survivors include: one daughter, Patricia "Tricia" Lauck, and her significant other, Tim Hamby, of...

Oct 11, 2018

Alice Margaret Hill, 102, of Richmond, died Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Alice was born on November 28, 1915, in Richmond, to John and Alice Ann (King) Stewart.  She was united in marriage on June 13, 1939, to Charles A. Stratton of Richmond.  He preceded her in death on May...

Oct 11, 2018

Earl Kenneth Moentmann, 94, of Norborne, died Thursday, October 11, 2018, at his daughter's home in Sedalia.

Earl was born on July 3, 1924, in Norborne, to Edwin and Hedwig (Beckemeier) Moentmann.  He was united in marriage to Virginia Lee (Ginny) Mueller on June 17, 1956.  She preceded him in death on June 5, 1990.

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Oct 6, 2018

Don Rae "Hogan" Vandiver, 83, of Richmond, died Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

He was born on January 10, 1935 in Orrick to Roy Dean and Flossie Woods Vandiver.

Survivors include his children, Sheila (Gerald) Talmadge of Maryville; Melinda (Steve) Reardon of Liberty; and Matt (Christy) Vandiver...