Obituaries

Marjorie “Janet” Wollard, 87, of Hardin passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond. Janet was born on Aug. 7, 1936, in Maryville to James Corfield and Marjorie Clair (Hackett) Ware Jr. She was united in marriage to Billy Gene Wollard of Hardin on Nov. 19, 1961. He preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1988. Survivors include three sons, Dale (Amanda) Wollard of Norborne, Bruce (Dana) Wollard of Lee’s Summit and James (April) Wollard of Richmond; seven grandchildren, Hayden, Joe, Cloyce, LaDonna, Dawson, Amanda D. and Nevaeh; two greatgrandchildren, Huntleigh and Malachi; three step-greatgrandchildren; a brother, J.C. (Julia) Ware of Maryville; and a sister, Phyllis Jean (Tim) Danner of Oregon.

Vivian Ruth (Liles) Karl, 91, of Richmond passed away Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

July 17, 1951 - Oct. 21, 2007 Dale Edward Stansbury .

1931-2023 Frances Marie (Parisoff) Bidding, 92, of St. Joseph passed away Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. She was born Jan. 17, 1931, in St. Joseph to Anna and Ottis Parisoff. Frances attended the Immaculate Conception school, where she enjoyed elocution classes, theater and dance. Frances was united in marriage to Jack Warren Bidding on Sept. 25, 1946. They shared seven children.

April 26, 1950 ~ Oct. 8, 2023 73 years, 5 months, 12 days Kenneth Wayne McAfee, 73, of Orrick passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at the NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, with his wife and daughter at his side.

Michael Douglas Koch, 59, of Richmond passed away on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare in Richmond. Michael was born on Sept. 23, 1964, in Kansas City, the son of Douglas August and Mary Lou (Clevenger) Koch. Survivors include his son, Michael Koch of Independence; daughter, Michaela (Luke) Clark of Buckner; nine grandchildren, Daeton, Dallas, Jacklynn, Skyah, Caroline, Kage, Zaylee, Zoey and Talia; brother, Robert W. (Cindy) Hoover of Richmond; and two sisters, Marilyn O’Dell of Richmond and Denna Casey of Lathrop. He also is survived by many nephews, nieces, greatnephews and great-nieces.

James McClellan “Jim” Coleman, 72, of Richmond passed away on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on Aug. 11, 1951, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Keith Claude and Dorothy (Rush) Coleman. He was first united in marriage to Bonita Brady of Richmond on Feb. 24, 1973. They later divorced.

The Richmond News, Sept. 22, 2023 Timothy Martin Grimm, 45, of Richmond passed away Thursday, Sept.