Obituaries

Donald Forlow Donald Duncan Forlow, 88, of Richmond passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. Don was born May 19, 1936, in Independence, the son of Clifford Elkington and Dorothy Lee (Holt) Forlow. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Joyce Land of Independence on Oct. 15, 1955. They enjoyed 69 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2025.

The Richmond News, Apr. 18, 2025 Pat Mills Pat Mills, 69, Orrick, passed away April 13, 2025, at her home.

The Richmond News, Apr. 18, 2025 Carol Hays Carol Ann Hays, 81, of Richmond passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Valley Manner in Excelsior Springs.

The Richmond News, April 11, 2025 Benjamin Phillips Benjamin Franklin Phillips, 86, of Camden died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Research Hospital in Kansas City. Ben was born May 20, 1938, in Richmond, the son of Grover C.

The Richmond News, April 11, 2025 Tammy Hannsz Tamala “Tammy” Y. Hannsz, 64, of Richmond died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare in Richmond.

The Richmond News, April 11, 2025 VELMA BROWN Velma Kathryn Brown, 77, of Cowgill passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Cameron Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Velma was born July 24, 1947, in Cuba, Mo., the daughter of Henry and Nellie (Smith) Brown.

The Richmond News, April 4, 2025 Thomas Duane Twyman, lovingly known as “Coach T,” passed away March 28, 2025, at age 69. A resident of Hardin, Tom was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and mentor whose impact on his family and community will be felt for generations to come.

The Richmond News, March 28, 2025 Tanner Newman Tanner Ray Newman, 29, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Richmond. Tanner was born June 9, 1995, in Liberty, the son of Stephen Britt and Tracey Ann (Peart) Newman.