July 2020

RICHMOND – The Ray County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees voted to cut the hospital’s home health program after a 90-day phasing out period. “I don’t want to do it,” Vice Chairman Dale Vandiver said in making the motion July 16 to cut the program.

WARRENSBURG – Veterans who are wanting to transition to civilian life can find help. They can prepare for a new career at any school through Veterans Upward Bound, or VUB, at the University of Central Missouri.

Pamela Ann Heflin, age 69, of Richmond, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Liberty Hospital. Pam was born and raised in Orrick, Missouri, the daughter of Euel and Blanche (Tucker) Woods. Pam worked for Wilcox Electric Co. of Kansas City, Missouri, for several years where she assembled electronics. From there, she worked for and retired from Lear Corporation. Pamela is preceded in death by her parents, son Jason Heflin, five sisters; Myra O’Dell, Marilyn Greer, Carol Keegan, Linda Nail, Sharon Wesley, nephew Mike Keegan, and niece Gayle Nicoli. She is survived by her grandson, Carter Alan Heflin and several nieces, nephews and many friends. Pam was loved dearly by all who knew her. She requested that there be no visitation and wanted a private graveside service. The family will honor those wishes and be with her when she is laid to rest next to her beloved son Jason. Pam requested memorial contributions in her memory be made to the Humane Society or ASPCA.

Conrad William Hoffman, 93, of Richmond, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Conrad was born on Nov.