Obituaries

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.

The Richmond News, Nov. 10, 2023 Ronnie Hylton Ronnie Lee Hylton, 68, of Camden passed away Tuesday, Oct.

Curtis Alan Ross, 69, of Kearney passed away Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at Estoria Rehabilitation and Recovery Center in Liberty. Curtis was born Dec. 26, 1953, in Lexington, the son of William Lee “Bill” and Mary Virginia (Williams) Ross. He was united in marriage to Michelle D. Mansell of Orrick on Aug. 31, 1973. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include his son, Brian (Annie) Ross of Kansas City; daughter, Jamie (John) Luppes of Liberty; granddaughter, Carlee Luppes; and sister-in-law, Barbara Ross of Richmond.

Ellen Elizabeth MacDonald, 67, of Richmond passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at her home. Ellen was born on Feb. 1, 1956, in Lexington, the daughter of Howard and Jean (Bryant) Baker. Survivors include her son, Jason (Kim) Christian of Lee’s Summit; daughter, Meghan (Ray) Lee of Punta Gorda, Fla.; five grandchildren, Tanner Christian, Brianna Christian, Danica Christian, Dylan Lee and Caydence Lee; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cathy (Mike) Habermehl of St. Joseph and Laura Baker of Richmond; stepbrother, Phil (Ann) Bengston of Versailles, Ky.; stepsister, Lois Ann (Wayne) Douglas of Raleigh, N.C.; niece and nephew; and many good friends.

The Richmond News, Oct. 27, 2023 Ruthie Miller Ruthie “Darlene” Miller, 65, of Richmond died on Monday, Oct.