Obituaries

Body Herbert Ralph Howard, 87, of Richmond, formerly of Braymer, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Mr. Howard was born on December 23, 1933, in Hamilton, the son of Walter Leon and Pauline (Connor) Howard.

Body Larry Charles Riegel, 77, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2021, after a short battle with Covid. Larry was born on October 21, 1943, in Braymer, Missouri, the son of Alta (Cox) and Charles Riegel. He was the fourth child, having three older sisters.

Body Timothy Glen Gardner, 57, of Orrick, MO died on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, of a sudden heart attack.

Body Darrell Eugene Mullikin died Aug. 7, 2021, at the age of 66 at the Lee's Summit Medical Center. He was currently residing in Clinton with his wife of many years, Angela Green.  Darrell was born at the Excelsior Springs Hospital on Nov. 26, 1954, to Elinor E. Ward and Clyde E.

Body Christopher Wayne “Chris” Brenton, 52, of Richmond, died unexpectedly from complications of cancer, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Body Martha D. (Byler) Miller, 76 years and 8 days, went to be with her loving Shepherd and Savior, on Friday, August 13, 2021. She bravely, patiently, fought her battle with cancer, being diagnosed 5 months ago.

Body Dorothy Eileen McGraw, 80, of Hardin, died Thursday, August 12, 2021, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City. Dorothy was born on May 11, 1941, in rural Hardin, the daughter of Roy Noel and Mary Ellen (Sadler) Slover.

Body Don Robert Baker, 80, of Richmond, MO, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Columbia, MO, as the result of a hemorrhagic stroke.

Body KENNETH “KEN” BROOKS HOLLAND Kenneth “Ken” Brooks Holland, 95, of Richmond, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Body Sammy Max Taylor, 87, of Orrick, MO, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021. Max was born on March 5, 1934 to Virgil (Dick) Taylor and Hannah (Clevenger) Taylor in Orrick. He married Shirley Branham on March 16, 1957, at the Orrick Christian Church in Orrick, MO.