Obituaries

Body Pamela Sue McBride, age 75, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on July 24, 2022.  She was born on July 2, 1947 the daughter of Melvin and Dorothy (nee Bowers) Rodenberg.  Pamela grew up in Cambridge City, Indiana and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965.

Body William J. “Bill” Manley, 78, of Rayville, died Friday, July 22, 2022, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.  Bill was born on May 31, 1944, in Kansas City, the son of Harry Eugene and Hazel Ruth (Johnson) Manley.

Body Lester Veach, 86, of Richmond, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  Lester was born on August 18, 1935, in Osceola, the son of Benjamin and Sarah Ruth (O’Banion) Veach.  He was united in marriage to Mary F.

Body Earl Dan Griffith, 62, of Rayville, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident.  Earl was born on January 19, 1960, in Kansas City, the son of Daniel Lee and Juanita (Conness) Griffith, Sr.

Body Billie Frances (Thomas) Roberts, 95, of Orrick, MO, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Shirkey's Nursing and Rehab Center, where she had resided since January 21.

Body Coeanna Mary Obermeyer, 94, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living Center in Richmond. 

Body Eddie Lee Bingham of Wichita Falls, Texas passed away on July 1, 2022 at the age of 70. He was born on March 17, 1952 to Edgar Bethel and Margie Frances (Schwenson) Bingham in Richmond, Missouri. Eddie married Brenda Sue Calicott on May 8, 1970 in Orrick, Missouri.

Body Donald Knutter, 66, of Orrick, Missouri, passed away June 27, 2022 at home. Mr. Knutter was born September 20, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri.    Donald loved fishing and he was a small engine repairman for 30+ years. He was also in the Army.

Body Floyd H. Evans, 63, of Sedalia, died Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his home.  Floyd was born on September 1, 1958, in Deschutes County, FL, the son of Edward and Delia (Merz) Evans, Jr.

Body William Michael “Mike” Pearson, 64, of Hardin, died Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  Mike was born on August 12, 1957, in Richmond, the son of William LeRoy and Virginia Louise (Armour) Pearson.