Recent Obituaries

Roy Edward Kolter

Roy Edward Kolter

Mar 8, 2017

ROY EDWARD KOLTER

Roy Edward Kolter, 75, of Norborne, Mo, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Mo.

Roy was born on December 23, 1941 in Norborne, Mo to Roy Delbert and Margaret Othara (Edwards) Kolter. They both preceded him in death....

Jesse "J.D." Dean Lee

Jesse "J.D." Dean Lee

Mar 8, 2017

JESSE DEAN "J.D." LEE

Jesse Dean Lee, 99, of Richmond, MO died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Jesse was born on August 17, 1917 in Millville, MO to Jesse C. and Hattie (Smart) Lee. He married Elsie G. Shumate of Vibbard, MO on...

Mary Zoe (Gunter) Proffitt

Mary Zoe (Gunter) Proffitt

Mar 8, 2017

MARY ZOE (GUNTER) PROFFITT

Mary Zoe (Gunter) Proffitt, 74, of Camden, MO, was born July 22, 1942 in Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2017, at Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, MO.

She married Mac Proffitt of Richmond, MO on June 1, 1968.  He survives...

Michael John Breen, Sr.

Michael John Breen, Sr.

Feb 28, 2017

Michael John Breen, Jr., 86, of Richmond, Missouri died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Ray County Hospital in Richmond. Michael was born on December 1, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Michael John, Sr. and Georgia Breen. He was united in marriage to Paula Jean Steinmeyer of Normandy, Missouri on January 1, 1956, she survives of the home....

Leola Fern (Davis) Bliss

Leola Fern (Davis) Bliss

Feb 27, 2017

Leola Fern (Davis) Bliss

Leola Fern (Davis) Bliss, 97, Richmond, MO, died Monday, February 27th, 2017 at the Excelsior Springs Convalescent Center.

Leola was born September 17, 1919 in Richmond to John "Ray" Davis and Cora (Whitmer) Davis. She married Albert R. Bliss of Braymer, MO on February 16, 1941....

Denelda Jean (Irons) Richardson Jongerius

Denelda Jean (Irons) Richardson Jongerius

Feb 26, 2017

DeNELDA JEAN (IRONS) RICHARDSON JONGERIUS

DeNelda Jean (Irons) Richardson Jongerius, died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO at the age of 86.

She was born December 21, 1930, to John Edward Irons and Leatha Jean (Hawkins) Irons in Richmond, Ray County, Missouri in her grandmother's home....

Rosemary Barnard

Rosemary Barnard

Feb 25, 2017

ROSEMARY BARNARD

Rosemary Barnard, 70, of Orrick, MO died Sunday, February 25, 2017 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Rosemary was born on October 8, 1946 in Independence, MO to Mack William and Ora (Brinkley) Claypole. She married Norman C. Barnard of Orrick on March 17, 1967. He...

John W. Wright, Sr.

John W. Wright, Sr.

Feb 23, 2017

John W. Wright, Sr. John W. Wright, Sr., formerly of Richmond, Missouri was born on July 18th, 1930 in Steelville, Missouri to Lewy and Flossie Perkins Wright. John passed away at the Veterans Home in Saint James, Missouri on February 23, 2017 at the age of 86. After growing up in Steelville, John joined the United States Air Force in...

Francis Lynn Hays

Francis Lynn Hays

Feb 20, 2017

FRANCIS LYNN HAYS

Francis Lynn Hays, 90, of Stet, MO died Monday, February 20, 2017 at Shirkey's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, MO.

Franny was born on September 16, 1926 in Grape Grove Township, MO to Albert G. and Sarah A. (Underdown) Hays. He married Helen (Horine)...

Jerry "Buster" Paul Bennett

Jerry "Buster" Paul Bennett

Feb 16, 2017

JERRY PAUL "BUSTER" BENNETT

Jerry Paul "Buster" Bennett, 86, of Richmond, Mo, died on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond .

Buster was born on May 13, 1930 in Richmond, Mo to John F. and Gladys R. (Jeffers) Bennett. He married...

Betty Sue Waters

Betty Sue Waters

Feb 13, 2017

BETTY SUE WATERS

Betty Sue Waters, 72, of Braymer, Mo, died on Monday, February 13, 2017 at her home.

Betty was born on November 19, 1944 in Carrollton, Mo to Willard and Rebecca (Adkins) Creason. She married Jerold E. "Tuff" Waters, Sr. of Norborne, Mo on May 6, 1967. He preceded her in death on...

Mildred Geneva Baird

Mildred Geneva Baird

Feb 11, 2017

MILDRED GENEVA STEELE BAIRD Mildred Geneva Steele Baird, 91, of Brookline Station, MO and formerly of Norborne, MO died peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Mildred was born on November 20, 1925 to William Leonard and Ruth (Cox) Steele. She married Ron Baird also of Norborne. He preceded her in death on September 16,...

Ronald L. Kleinschmidt

Ronald L. Kleinschmidt

Feb 10, 2017

RONALD L. KLEINSCHMIDT

Ronald L. Kleinschmidt, 70, of rural Richmond, MO died Friday, February 10, 2017 at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Ron was born on September 4, 1946 in Merrill, WI to Lawrence and Carmelitta (Ament) Kleinschmidt, Sr. He married Dawn M. Sobecke of Milwaukee, WI on November 25, 1980. She survives of...

Caroline Abbott

Caroline Abbott

Jan 30, 2017

CAROLINE ABBOTT

Caroline Abbott, 94, of Henrietta, MO died Monday, January 30, 2017 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Caroline was born on August 5, 1922 in Novinger, MO to Clarence and Nora (Stuart) McClintick. She married Ernest Henry Abbott of Henrietta on August 6, 1939. He preceded...

William "Bill" Ray Peart

William "Bill" Ray Peart

Jan 30, 2017

WILLIAM RAY "BILL" PEART

William Ray "Bill" Peart, 73, of Richmond, MO died Monday, January 30, 2017 at his home.

Bill was born on August 2, 1943 in Galesburg, IL to Ray Gordon and Elva Grace (McKune) Peart.

Survivors include; two daughters and one son-in-law, Tracey...

Forrest "Shucks" Marvin Shaner

Forrest "Shucks" Marvin Shaner

Jan 30, 2017

FORREST MARVIN "SHUCKS" SHANER

Forrest Marvin "Shucks" Shaner, 71, of Hardin, MO died Monday, January 30, 2017 at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond, MO.

Shucks was born on May 11, 1945 in Hardin to Junior and Helen (Jenkins) Shaner. He married Marian L. Curtis of Hardin on November 11,...

Jackie Lee O'Dell

Jackie Lee O'Dell

Jan 28, 2017

JACKIE LEE "JACK" O'DELL, SR. Jackie Lee "Jack" O'Dell, Sr., 80, of Richmond, MO died Saturday, January 28, 2017 at his residence. Jack was born on March 2, 1936 to Eugene M. and Margie (Smith) O'Dell. Jack was united in marriage to Patsy Happy of Camden, MO on July 6, 1974; she survives of the home. Additional survivors include: two...

Terry Ray Slatton

Terry Ray Slatton

Jan 26, 2017

TERRY RAY SLATTON

Terry Ray Slatton, 56, of Henrietta, MO died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his home in Henrietta.

Terry was born on July 1, 1960 in Newton, IA to Franklin D. and Betty June (Smith) Slatton.

Survivors include; his companion, Rebecca Fields...

Kathi Lynn Driskell

Kathi Lynn Driskell

Jan 23, 2017

KATHI LYNN DRISKELL

Kathi Lynn Driskell, 62, of Camden, MO died Monday, January 23, 2017 at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, MO.

Kathi was born on June 30, 1954 in Lexington, MO to Melvin and Cleo Emma (Lorren) Driskell.

Survivors include; twin daughters...

Irvin Junior "Henry" Fields

Irvin Junior "Henry" Fields

Jan 18, 2017

IRVIN JUNIOR "HENRY" FIELDS

Irvin Junior "Henry" Fields, 81, of Richmond, MO went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Junior was born on September 20, 1935 to Henry Irvin and Delia Mae Fields in Rayville, MO.  He married Bonnie...

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