Stephen Michael Woolfolk
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At the young age of 20, Stephen Michael Woolfolk was a passionately loving father, brother, son, and friend.
Obituaries
Bruce Duane Burstert
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Bruce Duane Burstert, 63, of Lexington, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, in Lexington.
Bruce was born on Oct. 17, 1958, in Topeka, KS, the son of Roy Francis “Buster” and Barbara Jean (Brooks) Burstert.
Gregory Kent “Greg” Norris
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Gregory Kent “Greg” Norris, 66, of Lee’s Summit, MO, formerly of Richmond, MO, and Columbia, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 19, 2022.
Greg was born in Lexington, MO, on May 10, 1956.
Sandra Elizabeth Stapleton
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Sandra Elizabeth Stapleton, 76 of Orrick, MO, passed away Aug. 17, 2022, at Liberty Hospital with her family by her side. Sandra was born on Nov. 18, 1945, in Kansas City, MO to Thomas Aaron Stapleton and Mildred Eileen (Ward) Stapleton.
Sandra lived in Kansas City, MO until she moved with her family to Orrick in 1960. Upon moving to Orrick, Sandra began her freshman year of high school at Orrick High School. Sandra graduated from Orrick High School with the class of 1963.
Thurza Louise Falls
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Thurza Louise Falls, 69, of Richmond, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital.
Thurza was born on Mar. 29, 1953, in Lexington, the daughter of Aymon Stanley and Helen Louise (Sloan) Nevels. She was united in marriage to William E. “Bill” Falls of Stet on Dec.15, 1972; he survives of the home.
Melvelle “Mel” Sego
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Melvelle “Mel” Sego, 58, of Webster City, IA died on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE. Visitation will be at Faith United Methodist Church, in Webster City, IA, on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 12 p.m. The family has chosen Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com) to care for their needs.
Leo “Wayne” Downer
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Leo “Wayne” Downer, 89, of Rayville, MO passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 15, 2022. He was born on Feb. 4, 1933 in Appleton City, MO to Inez (Murphy) and George Downer.
Wayne drove an ammunitions truck during the Korean War, receiving an honorable discharge from the Army. He continued driving 18 wheels for a living until he was into his 80s. His hobbies were raising cattle, bailing hay with his stepson, David, and spending time with his family.
Linda Jean Artman (née Pruitt)
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Linda Jean Artman (née Pruitt), 65 of Orrick, died Aug. 13, 2022. Linda was born Sept. 7, 1956, to parents August and Norma Jean (née Howard) Pruitt in Neosho, MO. She was united in marriage with Robert (Bob) Artman June 3, 1979; he preceded her in death in Mar. 2016.
Linda is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Artman (Ryan Van Pelt) and Cassie Collier (Jeff Collier) and two granddaughters, Rory and Clara. Other survivors include sister Joyce (Mike) Robbins; niece Kristen (Chris) Cates; and various cousins.
Bruce Levan Thurman
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Bruce Levan Thurman, 73, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Richmond, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Aug.23, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Richmond United Methodist Church in Richmond, with Pastor Cathy Myers officiating. Burial will be in Sunny Slope Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10 until the time of services at the church. Memorials are suggested to Richmond United Methodist Church or St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in care of Weiker Funeral Home in Slater.
Norma Lou (Gryder) Dugan-Clemmons
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Norma Lou (Gryder) Dugan-Clemmons, 90 years, 1 month, 23 days of Orrick, MO, passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2022, at her home in Orrick.
She was born in Orrick, MO on June 22, 1932 to Herman and Pauline (Cheshier) Gryder. She was a lifelong Orrick resident and had received her education in the Orrick Public Schools. Norma graduated from Orrick High School in 1950 and was the class valedictorian.
Norma had worked as a bookkeeper for Sandstrom’s garage in Orrick and later as a production worker for AVSCO Plastics in Excelsior Springs.
