Obituaries

The Richmond News, July 25, 2025 Stephen “Steve” Stratton Shirley, 80, a lifelong resident of Hardin, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare in Richmond. Steve Shirley He is survived by Julie, his loving wife of 56 years.

The Richmond News, July 25, 2025 Jerry Cole Jerry Cole of Blue Springs went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home. Jerry was born June 3, 1932, in Gravity, Iowa.

The Richmond News, July 18, 2025 Harold Lyle “Snookie” Cole, 77, of Richmond passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Life Care Center of Carrollton. Harold was born Oct.

The Richmond News, July 18, 2025 Janet Parker Janet Marie Parker, 73, a resident of Independence and native of Richmond, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Rosewood at the Groves in Independence. She was born Feb.

The Richmond News, July 18, 2025 Donald Hoagland Donald “Hoagie” Hoagland, 86, of O’Fallon passed away July 9, 2025, with family and friends by his side in O’Fallon. Don is survived by Linda (nee Shaffer), his high school sweetheart for 63 years.

The Richmond News, July 18, 2025 Boston Garrett Boston Lee Garrett, 14, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 12, 2025, due to injuries sustained during a motor vehicle accident. Boston was born June 23, 2011, at North Kansas City Hospital, the son of Coby Lee Garrett and Hayley Nicole Noland.

The Richmond News, July 11, 2025 Luke Lamar Lynn Raymond “Luke” Lamar, 71, of Excelsior Springs passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Liberty Hospital. Luke was born April 22, 1954, in Lexington, the son of Richard Andrew and Katherine Aileen (Canfield) Lamar Sr.

The Richmond News, July 11, 2025 Nina Mae Carpenter, 92, of Norborne passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond, surrounded by her loving family. Nina was born Dec.

Lois Marie Ruckdeschell, 83, of Richmond passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City. Lois was born March 18, 1942, in Wellington, the daughter of Edwin and Susan Francis (Vance) Huenefeld.

The Richmond News, June 27, 2025 Steven Tarr It is with profound sorrow and joyful celebration of a life welllived that we announce the passing of Steven Layton “PapPap” Tarr, who entered eternal rest on June 21, 2025. Surrounded by the love of his devoted wife of 50 years, Pamela May Tarr, Steve passed peacefully at home, welcomed into his Savior’s arms.