Obituaries

The Richmond News, Dec. 8, 2023 Cathy Prichard Wright, 50, born Dec.

The Richmond News, Dec. 8, 2023 Bonnie Jean Sloan, 98, of Houston, TX, formerly of Richmond, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Houston Hospice in Houston, TX.

The Richmond News, Dec. 1, 2023 Mamie “Katie” Linebarger, 92, of Richmond passed away Sunday, Nov.

The Richmond News, Dec. 1, 2023 Billie Karyn Hampton, 78, of Richmond, formerly of Hardin, passed away Tuesday, Nov.

The Richmond News, Dec. 1, 2023 Shirley Harmon Shirley Dean Harmon, 78, of Fleming passed away Monday, Nov.

The Richmond News, Nov. 24, 2023 Rev.

Ronald Lee “Ron” Essig, 63, of Independence, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 17, 1960, in Excelsior Springs to Charles Essig and Mary Katherine Parks. Ron is survived by his wife, Wendy Essig of the home, in Independence and their children of the home, Maisyn and Kody Essig; His children: Jessica (Kevin) Bennett of Richmond; Annie (Justin) Danner of Kansas City; Tyler (Vanessa) Perkins of San Jose, CA; Levi (Julia) McCall of Grain Valley; His daughter- in-law, Melissa Perkins of Hardin; His 11 grandchildren: Madalynn Bennett of Richmond; Tanner Bennett of Richmond; Natalie Perkins of Richmond; Parker Bennett of Richmond; Sidney Danner of Kansas City; Logan Perkins of Richmond; Molly Perkins of Hardin; Journee Perkins of Hardin; Evelyn Perkins of San Jose, CA; Brooklyn McCall of Grain Valley; Boston McCall of Grain Valley; His siblings: Ralph (Kathy) Essig; Kirk (Alicia) Essig; Glenda (Lynn) Pulliam; Doug Essig; His Mother and Father-in-law, Rick and Norma Bailey; His sister-in-law, Audria Reilly; His brother-in-law Donny (Buffy) Underwood; His aunt, Margaret Nordsieck; His uncle, David Essig; His several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The Excelsior Standard, Nov. 17, 2023 Jackie Wayne “Jack” Wicker, 66, of Excelsior Springs passed away on Sunday, Nov.

Robert L. “Bob” Haug, 84, of Kearney, formerly of Richmond, passed away Sunday, Nov.