Billie Frances (Thomas) Roberts, 95, of Orrick, MO, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Shirkey's Nursing and Rehab Center, where she had resided since January 21. Her family had surrounded her the last several days just as she would have wanted. She often said, "I just want all my kids together".
Coeanna Mary Obermeyer, 94, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living Center in Richmond.
Eddie Lee Bingham of Wichita Falls, Texas passed away on July 1, 2022 at the age of 70. He was born on March 17, 1952 to Edgar Bethel and Margie Frances (Schwenson) Bingham in Richmond, Missouri. Eddie married Brenda Sue Calicott on May 8, 1970 in Orrick, Missouri. He retired from the United States Navy as a E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer. Eddie was a carrier air traffic controller for 11 years. He was an instructor for 6 years. Eddie was a facility rated approach controller for 6 years.
Donald Knutter, 66, of Orrick, Missouri, passed away June 27, 2022 at home. Mr. Knutter was born September 20, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Donald loved fishing and he was a small engine repairman for 30+ years. He was also in the Army. He also enjoyed tinkering in the garage. He was a 1974 graduate of Orrick High School. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary (2002), father Amos (2011) brother Eddie (2022). Donald passed away at home surrounded by family.
Floyd H. Evans, 63, of Sedalia, died Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his home.
Floyd was born on September 1, 1958, in Deschutes County, FL, the son of Edward and Delia (Merz) Evans, Jr. He was united in marriage to Linda “Colleen” Wiggins of Camden on June 2, 1985; she preceded him in death on May 5, 2003.
William Michael “Mike” Pearson, 64, of Hardin, died Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mike was born on August 12, 1957, in Richmond, the son of William LeRoy and Virginia Louise (Armour) Pearson.
Teresa Edna Kenney, 98, of Lexington passed away June 29, 2022 at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, Lexington with the Rosary at 6:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lexington. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery (Machpelah), Lexington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Altar Society, the Margaret Gray Senior Center or Shirkey Hospice.
Buddy "Bud" E. Fields - age 93 of Polo, MO passed away Sunday morning, June 26, 2022, at Golden Age Nursing Home in Braymer. Buddy was born on April 23, 1929, the son of Earl and Thelma (Robinson) Fields at home in the Hickory Grove community. Bud grew up in Hickory Grove and attended school there. He was a 1947 graduate of Richmond High School. He married Billie Lewis on May 16th, 1948, in Miami, Oklahoma. Bud worked for Rohrer Construction for many years and farmed his entire life. He enjoyed farming, fishing and spending time at the family cabin on Truman Lake.
Raymond Lee Karnes, 95, of Richmond, MO passed June 13, 2022.
Glenn William Barks, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, June 24, 2022, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
He was born Sept. 24, 1932, in Cape Girardeau to William McKinley and Bess Gholson Barks. He and Donna June Allen were married Aug. 13, 1960, in Richmond, Missouri.
Glenn was a graduate of the University of Missouri in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. During that time, he was stationed in Japan.
