Obituaries

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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