Obituaries

Body Robin Dale Tilley Ballard, 68, of Lexington, died Sunday, June 12, 2022, at her home. Robin was born on May 8, 1954, in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of Paul Edward and Margaret (Morris) Jenkins.

Body Roger Kepple, age 85, of Fayetteville, AR, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2022, at Willard Walker Hospice Home, in Fayetteville.

Body Gary Lee and Sandra Lou Proffitt, 78 and 76, respectively, of Camden, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at their home.  Gary and Sandra were united in marriage on July 10, 1963.

Body Kenneth Marvin Johnson, 82, of Richmond, died Sunday, June 5, 2022, at his home.  Kenneth was born on October 27, 1939, in Enon, the son of James Roy and Hazel (Williams) Johnson.  Survivors include: two sons, Kenneth DeWayne Johnson of Independence; and Shane D.

Body Karen Sue Luehrman, 69, passed away on June 2, 2022. Karen was born on April 1, 1953 to Grover Eugene Fales and Mildred May Davidson in Richmond, MO. Karen graduated in 1971 from the Richmond High School in Missouri.

Body Nadine Battagler, 97, of Orrick, MO, died Friday, June 3, 2022 in Springfield, MO, surrounded by her family and friends.  Nadine was born in rural Ray County Missouri on May 26, 1925 to Charles  and Bessie (Shumate) Peters. Nadine was the youngest of five children.

Body Connie Sue Cunningham, 73, of Hardin, died Friday, June 3, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Connie was born on March 29, 1949, in Sugar Tree, the daughter of Henrick Frederick and Alberta Louise (Lane) Eiserer.

Body Shelly Lorriane Woodroof, 59, of Corder, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Centerpointe Medical Center in Independence, with her loving companion of 20 years, Charles, by her side.

Body Kenaga, Connie M.  November 22, 1936 – May 26, 2022  Connie M. Kenaga, a longtime resident of Richmond, left to be with the Lord. She leaves behind her son Keith (Tracy) and grandsons, Colten and Dillon.

Body John Joseph Sanders, Jr., 66, of Richmond, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  John was born on May 5, 1956, in WaKeeney, KS, the son of John Joseph and Donna Marie (Riedel) Sanders.  He was united in marriage to Bridget A.