Obituaries

Body Darren Stratton Darren E. Stratton, 65, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, Aug.

Body Kathryn Adams Kathryn Eudora (Clark) Adams, 87, of Richmond died Aug. 14, 2026, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living.

Body Katharina Bales Katharina Bales, 96, of Blue Springs passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Parkway Senior Living in Blue Springs.

Body Thomas Harmon Thomas Edwin Harmon, 93, of Richmond passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Body Suzanne Brightwell Suzanne Dolores “Dee” Brightwell of Orrick passed away July 17, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center after a long struggle with leukemia. She was born April 11, 1950, in Springfield, Mo., to Charles and Helen Rose.

Body Jacob Lansdale Jacob Eli Lansdale, 16, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare in Richmond. Jacob was born Nov.

Body Kenneth Norris Kenneth Eugene Norris, 94, of Richmond passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.

Body Judy Minnick Judith “Judy” Ann Minnick, 76, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare in Richmond. Judy was born June 23, 1950, in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of George and Clara Betty (Claypole) Adams.

Body Dennis Sisco Dennis Mark Sisco Sr., 69, of Lakeland, Fla., passed away July 9, 2026, at home. Dennis was born June 10, 1957, in Emporia, Kan., to the union of Thomas D.

Body Laura Green Laura Diane Green, 55, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly July 27, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones, in Independence. A celebration of life will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m.