Obituaries

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Gary Clay Small

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Gary Clay Small, 75, of Richmond, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital. 

Gary was born on December 15, 1946, in Gardner, KS, the son of Kelly Clay and Dortha May (Admire) Small.  He was united in marriage to Ann Williams of Richmond, on February 19, 1972; they later divorced.  For the past 21 years, he has spent his life with his life partner Donna Jean Carter, of Richmond; she survives of the home.  

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Stephen Wyse

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Stephen Wyse, 55, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home. Private family services will be held. A public Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in the name of Stephen Wyse. 
 
Stephen Sherman Wyse was born, July 20, 1966, in Richmond, MO, the son of Harry S. Wyse Jr. and Joy Marie (Kenney) Wyse. 
 

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Donald Peery

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It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Donald Peery who passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 6:03 p.m. at North Kansas City Hospital. Elston and Anna Mae Peery welcomed Donald Glenn into the world on November 3, 1937. Don graduated from Excelsior Springs, MO in 1955. He served six years in the Army National Guard as a cook. He carried his love of cooking throughout his life and became known by his family and close friends for his BBQ and his biscuits and gravy. 

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Gary Lee and Sandra Lou Proffitt

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Gary Lee and Sandra Lou Proffitt, 78 and 76, respectively, of Camden, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at their home. 

Gary and Sandra were united in marriage on July 10, 1963.  Gary was born on January 13, 1944, in Lexington, the son of Robert Glen and Dorothy Viola (Engelbrecht) Proffitt.  Sandra was born on December 4, 1945, in Reno, NV, the daughter of Jewell and Donna (Mortenson) Green.   

Kenneth Marvin Johnson

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Kenneth Marvin Johnson, 82, of Richmond, died Sunday, June 5, 2022, at his home. 

Kenneth was born on October 27, 1939, in Enon, the son of James Roy and Hazel (Williams) Johnson. 

Survivors include: two sons, Kenneth DeWayne Johnson of Independence; and Shane D. Johnson of Grain Valley; daughter, Sarah Beth Melton of Sparta; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Earl Dean Johnson, and Gary Neal Johnson.