Ronald Marvin “Red” Halterman, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. He was 83 years old.
He was born on Jan. 26, 1939, to John and Jessie Mae (McComas) Halterman of Hardin, MO.
After Ronnie graduated from the Hardin School, he joined the United States Army in March of 1958. He served in Korea, returning to Fort Sill, OK, to be discharged in Mar. of 1960.
Faye (Peacock) Oliphant, 85, of Richmond, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at her home.
Faye was born on Dec. 21, 1936, in Soperton, GA, the daughter of Freeman and Emma (Knight) Peacock. She was united in marriage to Ralph E. Oliphant of Richmond on Feb. 21, 1987; he survives of the home.
Robert “Mac” Lee McClellan, 68, of Excelsior Springs, MO, gained his wings July 31, 2022 at North Kansas City Hospital. He was born Nov. 25, 1953 to Gerald Eldon and Mary Joan (Douglas) McClellan in Brookfield, MO. His father preceded him in death.
Bruce Myron Hurshman, 63, of Henrietta, MO, passed away at his sisters, Denise and Steve Hopkins, residence on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, after a long road of battling cancer.
He was born on Mar. 21, 1959, in Ray County, the son of Kenneth and Rosela Hurshman. He married Sherrie Lynn Knutter of Orrick, MO.
Bruce enjoyed fishing, boat rides, loved going to races at I70 Speedway. He also liked gardening, flowers, and his Bad Boy Lawn Mower, and all his friends. He enjoyed his family.
James M. Shirky of Roanoke, VA, died July 24, 2022. He was born Feb. 20, 1933, to Henry Clay Shirky and Noreen Leyda Shirky in Norborne, MO. He graduated from Richmond (MO) High School, the University of Missouri, and UCLA. He taught Humanities at Stephens College for 36 years.
He married Martha Hill of Richmond, MO on Sept. 21, 1957. He is survived by his wife; children, Clay (Almaz Zelleke) and Anne Travers (Andrew); and four grandchildren.
Shirley Ann Kinnard, 85, of Richmond, died on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at Liberty Hospital.
Shirley was born on Sept. 26, 1936, in Kirksville, the daughter of Clyde Vernon and Opal Loraine (Aggans) Allen. She was united in marriage to George Lee Kinnard of Kansas City on Sept. 30, 1955; he preceded her in death on Aug. 29, 2009.
Faye Marie Jackson, 83, of Richmond, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.
Faye was born in Pekin, IL, the daughter of Don and Tillie Burnham. She was united in marriage to Robert Deakin of Pekin, IL, on Aug. 19, 1955; they later divorced. She later married Ronald Jackson of Lebanon on Sept. 11, 1976; they later divorced.
William J. Taylor, 83, of Ozark, MO., was born Aug. 14, 1938 and died July 1, 2022.
Joseph Glen “Joe” Osborne, 41, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Joe Osborne Memorial Fund. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.
Rosella Pearl (Cline) “Rose” Swafford died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital.
Rose was born Sept. 14, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Luke William Cline and Lottie Belle (Rodgers) Cline. She was united in marriage to Charles Austin Swafford on Oct. 17, 1952, in Richmond. He preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 2015.
