Recent Obituaries

Jan 8, 2026

Gary "Dean" Rogers, 70, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Dean was born on July 27, 1955, in Lexington, the son of Ralph and Donna (Smith) Rogers.  He was first united in marriage to Paula Cognard; they later divorced.  He was later united in marriage to Laurie Rogers;...

Jan 4, 2026

Margie Frances Bingham, 98, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Margie was born on October 8, 1927, in Richmond, the daughter of Roy Lee and Marguerite (Danner) Schwensen.  She was united in marriage to B. "Edgar" Bingham of Lawson on June 2, 1951; he preceded her in...

Jan 2, 2026

Theodore George Yerasimides, MD., PhD., 100, a resident of Richmond, MO, passed away at home on Friday, January 2, 2026. Theodore was born in Panorama, Greece the son of Georgios and Eva Moissidou Yerasimides and later immigrated to the United States eventually settling in Richmond. He was married to Jeanne De Motte who survives of the home.

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Jan 1, 2026

Cathleen Marie Gulley, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Cathleen was born on February 5, 1955, in New York, to Francis and Jeanette Darrah.

Cathleen spent many years working for Ideal Industries. When she wasn't hard at work she enjoyed being a true "girly girl". Cathleen loved being pampered. She especially enjoyed...

Jan 1, 2026

Luther & Clara Strain

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. in Hardin Cemetery, Hardin, MO. Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Luther & Clara by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.

Dec 31, 2025

Ruth Ellen Campbell 82, my aunt has gone home to heaven to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City. Ruth was born on August 3, 1943, in St. Joseph, Missouri the daughter of Carl N. and Elsie B. Campbell.

Ruth is survived by one brother, Ben...

Dec 30, 2025

Johnna Lee Bowman Johnson 78, a resident of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Johnna was born on November 2, 1947, in Richmond the daughter of John and Julia (Kraft) Bowman. She was married to Kenneth Johnson; he preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son, Timothy (Brandy Luman)...

Dec 28, 2025

James "Jim" Fowler Milligan, 87, of Braymer, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Jim was born on September 3, 1938, in the Stet area, the son of Leo Grant and Mary Katherine (Stratton) Milligan.  He was first united in marriage to Ruthie Schifferdecker of Norborne in 1958; they later...

Dec 28, 2025

Cindy Sue Yoakum, 67, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Cindy was born on March 20, 1958, in Cameron, the daughter of Irvin Dean and Linda Lou (Rardon) Yoakum.

Survivors include: son, Clinton Laughter (April Clariday) of Excelsior Springs; Ex Daughter in law, (Tiffany Marmoy)...

Dec 26, 2025

Jacqueline Ruth Leakey, 83, of Richmond, passed away at St. Lukes Hospital on the Plaza in Kansas City on December 26, 2025.

Jackie was born on January 31, 1942, in Carrollton, the daughter of Everett and Adaline (Allmon) Smith.  Jackie was united in marriage to David Earl Leakey of Norborne, on March 2, 1963.  Of this union,...

Dec 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved child, Novaleigh Elizabeth Perkins, aged 3 years. Novaleigh was born on October 10, 2022, the daughter of Americus Perkins.

She is survived by her mother, Americus Perkins, sister, Kinsley Perkins, maternal grandparents, Crystal (Anthoney) Boyd of Lexington, paternal grandparents, Fred (Mindy) Fisk of Independence,...

Dec 21, 2025

Carol Ann (Case) Lauck-Scott was born to Elbert and Shirley (Bowie) Case on October 30th, 1953, she left this life to be with Jesus on December 21st, 2025, at the age of 72.

Carol and Bill Lauck married and to this union, three children were born: Chad, Heather, and Stephen. This union later...

Dec 20, 2025

Louis John Dehn, Jr. 68, a resident of Lexington, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Louis was born in Marshall on September 5, 1957, the son of Louis John and Elsie (Lynn) Dehn, Sr. He was united in marriage to Betty Hill of Lexington in 1997, she survives of the home.

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Dec 18, 2025

Pauline E. (Miller) Amery 99, a resident of Norborne, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Richmond. Pauline was born on June 25, 1926, the daughter of Leo and Merlin (Paul) Miller. She married Donald Amery who preceded her in death on June 30, 2022.

She is...

Dec 11, 2025

LeRoy "Lee" Dale Willim, 85, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Clear Lake and Clarion, IA, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Almavida Assisted Living in Fort Myers, FL.

Lee was born on February 3, 1940, in Marshalltown, IA, the son of William Dale Thomas and Lova Lois (Duncan) Willim.  He was united in marriage to...

Dec 9, 2025

Kay Eileen Hewitt, 90, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Valley Manor in Excelsior Springs.

Kay was born on July 9, 1935, in Fort Madison, IA, the daughter of Wilbur and Lona (Harker) Parrish.  She was united in marriage to Albert Everett Hewitt of Henrietta on November 22, 1953; he preceded her in...

Dec 7, 2025

Charles (Charlie) Frederick Morrison, 81, of Richmond, Mo, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at North Kansas City Hospital, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Charles Morrison was born April 10, 1944, in Aliceville, Alabama, the son of Grace (Manning) Morrison and Lewis Morrison, a Presbyterian minister.

Charlie is survived by three nieces, Kathy (Mark) Juedeman of...

Dec 7, 2025

Brenda Faye (Ebel) Ballinger 54 passed away at home on Sunday December 7th, 2025, after a long battle of Cancer with her loving family by her side. She was a loving, caring, beautiful woman.

Brenda was born on February 9th, 1971, to Merle Ebel and Viola Hohnstern Ebel in Hankinson ND. She attended school in Hankinson and...

Dec 4, 2025

Colleen Yvonne Pennington, 79, of Orrick, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Colleen was born on November 15, 1946, in Junction City, KS, the daughter of Millard Joseph and Gladys Agnus (Meredith) Heskett.  She was united in marriage to Homer Andrew Pennington of Milford, KS, on July 19, 1964;...

Dec 4, 2025

Robert Wendal Armour, 80, of Carrollton, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Life Care Center in Carrollton.

Robert was born on October 10, 1945, in Carrollton, the son of Wendal Lee and Mary Katherine (Pennington) Armour.

Survivors include: cousins: Debbi (Garry) Shannon, Mark (Coleen) Pearson, Sandy (Arlyn) Burns, and Keeven (Vicki) Buhrmeister.

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