Obituaries

Body Dorothy Maffitt passed peacefully away at Sunrise Assisted Living Facility in Overland Park, Kansas, on August 23.  She was 98.

Body Barbara “Bobby” Charlene Lung was born to Charles Fred and Joyce Ann Lung on August 4, 1960 in Blackwater, Missouri. She passed away August 18, 2021 at Liberty Hospital. Barbara spent her life being a homemaker.  She loved being a mom and grandma.

Body Geneva Camille Stevens, 91 of Hardin, died Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Riverbend Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lexington. Geneva was born on February 23, 1930, the daughter of Willie R. and Lillian (Bandy) Bales.  She was united in marriage to Leonard E.

Body Herbert Ralph Howard, 87, of Richmond, formerly of Braymer, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Mr. Howard was born on December 23, 1933, in Hamilton, the son of Walter Leon and Pauline (Connor) Howard.

Body Larry Charles Riegel, 77, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2021, after a short battle with Covid. Larry was born on October 21, 1943, in Braymer, Missouri, the son of Alta (Cox) and Charles Riegel. He was the fourth child, having three older sisters.

Body Timothy Glen Gardner, 57, of Orrick, MO died on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, of a sudden heart attack.

Body Darrell Eugene Mullikin died Aug. 7, 2021, at the age of 66 at the Lee's Summit Medical Center. He was currently residing in Clinton with his wife of many years, Angela Green.  Darrell was born at the Excelsior Springs Hospital on Nov. 26, 1954, to Elinor E. Ward and Clyde E.

Body Christopher Wayne “Chris” Brenton, 52, of Richmond, died unexpectedly from complications of cancer, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Body Martha D. (Byler) Miller, 76 years and 8 days, went to be with her loving Shepherd and Savior, on Friday, August 13, 2021. She bravely, patiently, fought her battle with cancer, being diagnosed 5 months ago.

Body Dorothy Eileen McGraw, 80, of Hardin, died Thursday, August 12, 2021, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City. Dorothy was born on May 11, 1941, in rural Hardin, the daughter of Roy Noel and Mary Ellen (Sadler) Slover.