Obituaries

The Richmond News, August 1, 2025 Billie Jean King Billie Jean King died peacefully July 25, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehab in Richmond at age 82, surrounded by her family. A devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Billie was known for her unwavering kindness, devotion to her children and orneriness.

The Richmond News, August 1, 2025 Mary Williams Mary Rose Williams, 89, of Liberty, formerly of Norborne, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Norterre in Liberty. Mary was enjoying the last few months living at the independent living facility at The Wellington in Liberty, where she made many friends.

The Richmond News, August 1, 2025 Wilma Pence Wilma Alice Pence, 99, of Richmond passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Lafayette Regional Hospital in Lexington. Wilma was born June 1, 1926, in rural Ray County on the family farm, the daughter of Floyd Alfred and Pearl Frances (Summers) Penny.

The Richmond News, August 1, 2025 Bill Randle William (Bill) Clyde Randle, 82, passed away July 24 at his home, surrounded by his family. Bill was born April 10, 1943, to Charles William Randle and Clara Leote Bell (Whitehead) Randle of Clark County, and was raised in Wyaconda.

The Richmond News, July 25, 2025 Stephen “Steve” Stratton Shirley, 80, a lifelong resident of Hardin, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare in Richmond. Steve Shirley He is survived by Julie, his loving wife of 56 years.

The Richmond News, July 25, 2025 Jerry Cole Jerry Cole of Blue Springs went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home. Jerry was born June 3, 1932, in Gravity, Iowa.

The Richmond News, July 18, 2025 Harold Lyle “Snookie” Cole, 77, of Richmond passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Life Care Center of Carrollton. Harold was born Oct.

The Richmond News, July 18, 2025 Janet Parker Janet Marie Parker, 73, a resident of Independence and native of Richmond, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Rosewood at the Groves in Independence. She was born Feb.

The Richmond News, July 18, 2025 Donald Hoagland Donald “Hoagie” Hoagland, 86, of O’Fallon passed away July 9, 2025, with family and friends by his side in O’Fallon. Don is survived by Linda (nee Shaffer), his high school sweetheart for 63 years.

The Richmond News, July 18, 2025 Boston Garrett Boston Lee Garrett, 14, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 12, 2025, due to injuries sustained during a motor vehicle accident. Boston was born June 23, 2011, at North Kansas City Hospital, the son of Coby Lee Garrett and Hayley Nicole Noland.