Obituaries

Donald Gene “Gus” Prichard, 89, passed away at North Kansas City Hospital on June 22, 2022.  Gus, as he was known to family and friends, was born on January 24, 1933, to C.L. and Lottie (Stratton) Prichard in Georgeville, Missouri. 

Gary Clay Small, 75, of Richmond, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital.  Gary was born on December 15, 1946, in Gardner, KS, the son of Kelly Clay and Dortha May (Admire) Small.  He was united in marriage to Ann Williams of Richmond, on February 19, 1972; they later divorced.

Stephen Wyse, 55, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home. Private family services will be held. A public Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Emma Grace Plonski, 4-month-old infant daughter of Anthony Thomas and Courtney Lane (Snider), Plonski, III, of Hardin, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at her home.  She is loved dearly and will be missed always. 

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Donald Peery who passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 6:03 p.m. at North Kansas City Hospital. Elston and Anna Mae Peery welcomed Donald Glenn into the world on November 3, 1937. Don graduated from Excelsior Springs, MO in 1955.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.