Recent Obituaries

John Franklin Evans, Sr.

John Franklin Evans, Sr.

Jan 18, 2017

JOHN FRANKLIN EVANS, SR

John Franklin Evans, Sr., 72, of rural Richmond, MO died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 18, 2017.

John was born on May 21, 1944 in Jackson County, MO to William F. and Beatrice (Smith) Evans. He married Carol Lee Weatherly of Gladstone, MO. She preceded him in death on...

Thelma Taylor Farmer

Thelma Taylor Farmer

Jan 13, 2017

THELMA T. FARMER Thelma T. Farmer, 94, of Richmond, MO died on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. Thelma was born on March 1, 1922 in Boone, NC the daughter of Ira R. and Buna (Davis) Scott. Thelma was first married to Stacy Stansberry from North Carolina, they later separated. She was then married...

William Wayne Vanbebber

William Wayne Vanbebber

Jan 6, 2017

WILLIAM WAYNE VANBEBBER

William Wayne Vanbebber, 76, of Richmond, MO died on Friday, January 6, 2017 at the       Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Wayne was born on October 12, 1940 in Richmond, the son of W.L."Bill" and Lillian Allen (Waller) Vanbebber.  Wayne was united in marriage to Linda K. McKown of Richmond on...

Brenda Kay (Layman) Casteel

Brenda Kay (Layman) Casteel

Jan 5, 2017

BRENDA KAY (LAYMAN) CASTEEL

Brenda Kay (Layman) Casteel, 62, of Norborne, MO died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond, MO.

Brenda was born on June 20, 1954 in Excelsior Springs, MO to Walter Kapart and Ruby Maxine (Glenn) Layman, Jr. She married Loren Ray...

Dorothy Jean Weber

Dorothy Jean Weber

Jan 5, 2017

DOROTHY "JEAN" WEBER Dorothy Jean Weber, 89, of Richmond, MO died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, MO. Jean was born on July 2, 1927 in Ray County, MO the daughter of Oscar Beeson & Flossie Edna (Thompson) Thomson. She was united in marriage to Ivan Duncan "Dunk"...

Helen Elaine Hankins

Helen Elaine Hankins

Jan 4, 2017

HELEN ELAINE HANKINS

Helen Elaine Hankins, 66, of Richmond, MO died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO.

Helen was born on July 24, 1950 in Elkins, WV to John Henry and Lois (Cooper) Davis. She married Larry Hankins of Harrison, AR on April 5, 1969....

Diana Lynn Leach

Diana Lynn Leach

Jan 1, 2017

DIANA LYNN LEACH

Diana Lynn Leach, 65, of Richmond, Mo, died on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo.

Diana was born on March 25, 1951 in Lexington, Mo to Frank and Nadine (Halterman) Edgar. She married Donald R. Leach of Richmond, Mo on March 22, 1969. He survives...

Emma Lou Hardin

Emma Lou Hardin

Jan 1, 2017

EMMA LOU HARDIN

Emma Lou Hardin, 87, of Richmond, Mo, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Emma Lou was born on November 18, 1929 in Camden, Mo to Kermit and Euna (Howell) Stonner. She married Porter Keith Hardin of Camden, Mo on November...

Vaughn H. Evans, Sr.

Vaughn H. Evans, Sr.

Dec 30, 2016

VAUGHN H. EVANS, SR. Vaughn H. Evans, Sr. 85, of Richmond, Mo died on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. Vaughn Hershel Evans was born on July 2, 1931 in Eudora, Kansas, the son of Walter and Sally (Chowning) Evans. Vaughn was united in marriage to Mildred V. "Millie" Myers of Nixa, Mo on...

Wade Ritchie Brock

Wade Ritchie Brock

Dec 27, 2016

WADE RITCHIE BROCK

Wade Ritchie Brock, 69, of Richmond, MO died Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Ritchie was born on August 31, 1947 in Richmond to Ralph Ritchie and Loretta M. (Griggs) Brock. He married Debhra Klusman of Richmond on April 7, 2006....

David Andrew Hughes

David Andrew Hughes

Dec 24, 2016

DAVID ANDREW HUGHES David Andrew Hughes, 63, of Richmond, Mo, died Saturday, December 24, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. David was born on January 9, 1953 in Lexington, Mo the son of James F. and Jacqueline (Martin) Hughes. David married Tammy Jo Ratliff of Henrietta, Mo on November 23, 1973. She survives of the home. Additional...

Bonnie Del Schreiman

Bonnie Del Schreiman

Dec 24, 2016

BONNIE DEL (BATES) SCHREIMAN Bonnie Del (Bates) Schreiman, 75, of Excelsior Springs, Mo, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo. Bonnie was born on July 30, 1941 in Orrick, Mo to Jewell and Myrtle (Buist) Bates. She married Arthur Ray Schreiman of Orrick, Mo on June 10, 1959. He survives of the home....

Elsie Marie Hall

Elsie Marie Hall

Dec 22, 2016

ELSIE MARIE HALL

Elsie Marie Hall, 84, of Wentzville, MO passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016. Elsie was born April 2, 1932 in Portis, Kansas to Ellsworth and Edith Kindley.

Elsie and her husband, Von, served as missionaries in Nigeria, Africa.  Elsie was an elementary school teacher in Missouri and worked with Family Foundations...

Juanita E. Barchers

Juanita E. Barchers

Dec 19, 2016

JUANITA E. BARCHERS

Juanita E. Barchers, 84, of Camden, MO died Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO.

Juanita was born on February 2, 1932 in Evanston, ILL to Edward Adolf and Iva Mary (Winters) Schmoker. She married Paul E. Barchers of Henrietta, MO on April...

James "Jim" E. Hayes

James "Jim" E. Hayes

Dec 19, 2016

JAMES E. "JIM" HAYES

James E. "Jim" Hayes, 85, of Richmond, MO died Monday, December 19, 2016 at the North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, MO.

Jim was born on October 6, 1931 in Carrollton, MO to James and Gladys (Burkhart) Hayes. He married Cleo F. Snyder of...

Carl Hubbell "Sonny" Taylor

Carl Hubbell "Sonny" Taylor

Dec 18, 2016

CARL HUBBELL "SONNY" TAYLOR

Carl Hubbell "Sonny" Taylor, 82, of Richmond, MO died Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his home.

Sonny was born on April 8, 1934 in Dockery, MO to Leon Rice and Marianna (Hubbell) Taylor. He married Norma Sue "Susie" Taylor of Richmond on October 5, 1957. She...

Steven Dale Street

Steven Dale Street

Dec 17, 2016

STEVEN DALE STREET

Steven Dale Street, 61, of Stet, MO died Saturday, December 17, 2016 at North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City, MO surrounded by his loving family.

Steve was born on February 17, 1955 in Trenton, MO to Vernon and Thelma (Warner) Street.  He married Sherry Mullins of...

Claudine Lee Miley

Claudine Lee Miley

Dec 11, 2016

CLAUDINE LEE MILEY Claudine Lee Miley, 91, of Richmond, MO died Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Claudine was born on April 16, 1925 in Ray County, MO to William Claude and Dora Elizabeth (Danner) Lee. She married Harold "Jimmy" Edgar Miley of Richmond on June 14, 1944. He preceded her in death...

Merle Wayne Obermeyer

Merle Wayne Obermeyer

Dec 4, 2016

MERLE WAYNE OBERMEYER

Merle Wayne Obermeyer, 92, of Independence, MO died Sunday, December 4, 2016 at his home.

Merle was born on September 7, 1924 in Hallam, NE to Herman and Galie (Lahm) Obermeyer. He moved to Independence in 1939, graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1942. Following graduation,...

Marjorie Jean (Davis) Nolker

Marjorie Jean (Davis) Nolker

Dec 4, 2016

MARJORIE JEAN (DAVIS) NOLKER

Marjorie Jean (Davis) Nolker, 85, of Pittsburg, Mo. died December 4, 2016, at the Hermitage Care Center in Hermitage, MO. She was born March 31, 1931, near Richmond. She married Frank Nolker on April 11, 1949.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

GriefSteps logo in black text with a wave-like underline on a white background
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.