Obituaries

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BRADLEY EUGENE THOMAS

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Dec. 28, 1954-Aug. 17, 2023 Bradley Eugene Thomas was born Dec. 28, 1954, to Carol and Lucille (Pat) Thomas in Sedalia. When Brad was 12 years old, his family relocated to Richmond, where he completed his high school years. He loved sports and was involved in all sports throughout his high school years. Brad attended and graduated from Central Missouri State University (now the University of Central Missouri) in Warrensburg. He was a member of Theta Chi, where he developed strong relationships with his fraternity brothers.
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HOWARD ORVILLE JONES

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Howard Jones, 87, of Richmond passed away Aug. 24, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City. Cremation. A memorial celebration will be held at a later date. Mr. Jones was born March 24, 1936, in North Kansas City to Ira and Bertha (Claxton) Jones. He was one of 12 children born to this union. He grew up in the industrial metal and scrap industry, as his family owned and operated Jones Iron and Metal in Kansas City. He worked as a welder there, manufacturing bins that remain in use.
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THERESA DIANE STAGNER

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Theresa Diane Stagner, 79, of rural Orrick went to be with her Lord on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at Liberty Hospital. Theresa, best known as Diane, was born on Jan. 10, 1944, in Montgomery, Ind., to Cecil Gerkin and Della Halleena Merry. Diane was raised and spent most of her childhood in Shoals, Ind. In June of 1973, she moved to Missouri. On Aug. 17, 1973, she was united in marriage to Alva T. Stagner of Orrick. Following their marriage, Diane and Al made their home in Orrick.
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MAVA LUCILLE PYLE

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The Richmond News, July 28, 2023 Mava Lucille Pyle, 84, of Richmond passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. Mava was born on May 20, 1939, in Rule, Ark., the daughter of Clyde and Julia (Wise) Sims.