Recent Obituaries

Dec 2, 2025

Harold "Ike" Edward Isenhour, 85, of Orrick, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Harold was born on December 6, 1939, in Clay County, the son of James E. and Joyce A. (Vest) Isenhour, Jr.  He was united in marriage to Carolyn Ann Alexander of Liberty on January 27, 1961;...

Nov 30, 2025

Gary Jewell "Swatty" Swafford, 67, of Norborne, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 30, 2025, at his home.

Gary was born on January 25, 1958, in Carrollton, the son of Orville and Darlene (Ross) Swafford.

Survivors include: two brothers, David (Bobbie Jo) Melton, Sr. of Bosworth and Adam Melton (Stacy Foster) of Independence; sister, Ellen Melton...

Nov 29, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Ann Kincaid 78, a resident of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her lifelong family farm. Virginia was born on September 18, 1947, in Parkville, MO, the daughter of James and Joanna (Samborski) Gardner. She married Melvin Kincaid on September 4, 1966, he preceded her in death...

Nov 29, 2025

Caden Craig Talbot, 23, a resident of Stet, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

He was born on November 12, 2002, in Indianapolis, the son of DJ and Elica (Wilson) Talbot.

A mechanic for the last five years, Caden's primary love was automobiles. His passion extended well beyond his profession, as...

Nov 28, 2025

Carolyn Ann Waller Zeller 75, a resident of Richmond, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday November 28, 2025. Carolyn was born on September 2, 1950, the daughter of Jack and Mable (Dreves) Waller.

Carolyn is survived by her husband, Edward "Ed" Zeller; one daughter Becky (Justin) Zeller...

Nov 26, 2025

Krystal Dawn Higginbotham 34, a resident of Norborne, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Krystal was born on February 14, 1991, in Lexington to Robert Potter and Renee Ponder Floyd.

She is survived by her father, Robert Potter; mother, Renee Floyd; three brothers, Anthony (Ariel Johnson) Potter of Lexington, Michael Potter of Washington...

Nov 25, 2025

Ronnie Wayne Stowers, 48, of Lawson, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Ronnie was born on May 26, 1977, in Kansas City, the son of Ronnie and Gail (Long) Stowers.  He was united in marriage to Amy Griffith; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include:...

Nov 23, 2025

Wilma "Darlene" (Creason) Skinner, 93, of Richmond passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Darlene (as she preferred to be called) was born November 1, 1932, in Orrick, the youngest child of General Forrest Creason and Charlotte Mae (Overman) Creason.

As a young girl, Darlene accepted Jesus...

Nov 22, 2025

Ruby Jean Watkins (nee' Hagy) passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home located in Richmond, Missouri on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Ruby was born in Quinwood, West Virginia on August 15th to Albert (1897 – 1946) and Ina (1899 – 1992) Hagy.

She was the youngest of 6 children. Her father worked as a coal...

Nov 9, 2025

Ernest Gordon Melville, 95, of Norborne, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Ernest was born on August 30, 1930, in Brunswick, the son of Raymond and Hilda Iola (Masters) Melville.  He was united in marriage to Verna Mae Henderson of Norborne on December 23, 1948;...

Nov 9, 2025

Bobby Josephine Tabor, 81, of Mountain View, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond after a long three year battle with Alzheimer's.

Bobby Jo was born on March 6, 1944, in Mountain View, the daughter of Robert and Bessie (Judd) Bay.  She was united in marriage to Clifford Tabor of Mountain...

Nov 6, 2025

Rusty A. Donovan, 42, of North Kansas City, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Rusty was born on April 10, 1983, in Silver City, New Mexico, the loving son of Scott and Tena Towler.

Additional survivors include: two brothers, Justin Donovan and Cody (Wendy) Donovan; sister, Kathryn (Shawn) O'Donoghue; three nieces: Leah Donovan (Tedrick...

Nov 5, 2025

Emma Louise (Cunningham) Lalik 89, a resident of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Emma was born on August 11, 1936, the daughter of Harvey and Havaleen Florence (Bailey) Cunningham.  On March 3, 1957, Emma was united in marriage to E. Thomas Lalik; he preceded her...

Nov 1, 2025

Sharon Mary Lanning Greer, 81, of Henrietta, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Sharon was born on November 29, 1943, in Independence, the daughter of Lawrence and Mary (Taylor) Lanning.  She was united in marriage to William Greer he passed away in 2008.

Survivors include: one son,...

Oct 25, 2025

Gary Dean Young, 63, of Excelsior Springs, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his home.

Gary was born on October 3, 1962, in Ray County, the son of Jerry C. and Avis (Craig) Young.  He was united in marriage to Joanna Nicoll Anderson of Henrietta on April 20, 2015; she survives of the home.

Oct 25, 2025

Nina Ruth Brubeck Michaels 80, a resident of Henrietta, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City, surrounded by her loving family.

Nina was born on March 14, 1945, in Tracey, MO to John Woodrow "Woody" and Velma (Ratliff) Brubeck. Nina was united in marriage to James Michaels of...

Oct 19, 2025

Mark Allen Foley, 67, of Henrietta, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mark was born on January 11, 1958, in Independence, MO, the son of Arvil Earl "Sparky" and Margaret Etta (Reynolds) Foley.  He was united in marriage to Sally Ann Shroyer of Lexington on September 10, 2011; she...

Oct 19, 2025

Anita Lorraine Fanning, 90, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Anita was born on July 28, 1935, in Kansas City, the daughter of William and Alice (Arkbauer) Ragland.  She was united in marriage to John Everett Fanning of Kansas City on May 8, 1952; he preceded her...

Oct 16, 2025

Reta M. Becker, 90, of Norborne, formerly of California, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS.

Reta was born on November 3, 1934, in North Hollywood, CA, the daughter of Jay C. and Mary Jane (Boulter) Poitevint.  She was united in marriage to Curtis "Curt" Delyle Becker of Norborne on February...

Oct 15, 2025

Max W. Foster, 83 of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, son of the late Otress E. and Elda L. (Marchant) Foster, was born March 5, 1942, in Elizabeth, Arkansas, the second of four children. He died October 15, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family.

Max graduated from Viola High School in Viola, Arkansas, in 1960 and then...