Obituaries

Body Earl Dan Griffith, 62, of Rayville, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident.  Earl was born on January 19, 1960, in Kansas City, the son of Daniel Lee and Juanita (Conness) Griffith, Sr.

Body Billie Frances (Thomas) Roberts, 95, of Orrick, MO, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Shirkey's Nursing and Rehab Center, where she had resided since January 21.

Body Coeanna Mary Obermeyer, 94, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living Center in Richmond. 

Body Eddie Lee Bingham of Wichita Falls, Texas passed away on July 1, 2022 at the age of 70. He was born on March 17, 1952 to Edgar Bethel and Margie Frances (Schwenson) Bingham in Richmond, Missouri. Eddie married Brenda Sue Calicott on May 8, 1970 in Orrick, Missouri.

Body Donald Knutter, 66, of Orrick, Missouri, passed away June 27, 2022 at home. Mr. Knutter was born September 20, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri.    Donald loved fishing and he was a small engine repairman for 30+ years. He was also in the Army.

Body Floyd H. Evans, 63, of Sedalia, died Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his home.  Floyd was born on September 1, 1958, in Deschutes County, FL, the son of Edward and Delia (Merz) Evans, Jr.

Body William Michael “Mike” Pearson, 64, of Hardin, died Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  Mike was born on August 12, 1957, in Richmond, the son of William LeRoy and Virginia Louise (Armour) Pearson. 

Body Teresa Edna Kenney, 98, of Lexington passed away June 29, 2022 at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond.  Visitation will be Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, Lexington with the Rosary at 6:00 pm.

Body Buddy "Bud" E.  Fields - age 93 of Polo, MO passed away Sunday morning, June 26, 2022, at Golden Age Nursing Home in Braymer. Buddy was born on April 23, 1929, the son of Earl and Thelma (Robinson) Fields at home in the Hickory Grove community.

Body Raymond Lee Karnes, 95, of Richmond, MO passed June 13, 2022.