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Raymond E. Murray, Sr.

Raymond E. Murray, Sr.

Jun 9, 2016

From ashes to ashes From dust to dust To each one born Dying is a must But you will live on with us in thought. You're always with us Tho we see you not. And when we join you As we all will someday You'll already be settled in And you can show us the way. See you again,...

Patricia Marie Jackson

Patricia Marie Jackson

May 26, 2016

June 7, 1966 – May 26, 2016

Patricia Marie Jackson, 49, passed away May 26, 2016 in Kansas City, Mo. She was born June 7, 1966. She is the daughter of Fred E. Jackson and Donna E. Cook Jackson-Harris.

She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Jackson, and brother, Jerry Jackson....

Mae Dean Creason

Mae Dean Creason

Apr 22, 2016

Mae Dean Creason, 93, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., formerly of Orrick, Mo., went to her heavenly home in Jesus on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Excelsior Springs Convalescent Center.

Mae was born in Orrick, Mo., to Joseph Harrison Richardson and Mary Caroline (Hufford) Richardson. She was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Creason, and he passed...

Margaret “Battagler” Mayers

Margaret “Battagler” Mayers

Feb 17, 2016

Margaret Alene Battagler Mayers died February 17, 2016 at the age of 95. Margaret was born on December 26, 1920 in rural Orrick, Mo. She was the youngest child and only daughter (but "not spoiled") of Louis and Pearl Fisher Battagler. Her brothers, who brought her much joy and who predeceased her, were Homer (Jesse), Cecil (Edress), Remmel (Louise...

Levi Nelson Meyer

Levi Nelson Meyer

Feb 16, 2016

Levi Nelson Meyer, 24, of Orrick, passed away February 16, 2016 in Kansas City, Mo.

Levi was born in Kansas City, Mo., on February 7, 1992 to Leo Aaron Meyer and Pamela Darlene Meyer. He had lived most of his life in Orrick and had graduated from Orrick High School with the class of 2010.

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Mary Sue Smith

Mary Sue Smith

Jan 23, 2016

Mary Sue Smith, 70 of Richmond, Mo., passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Mo.

Mary was born on January 26, 1945 in Ray County, Mo., to Clarence Marshall Farris and Alice Irene (Covey) Farris. She had lived in Camden and Orrick before moving to Richmond, Mo., where she lived...

Lewis “Butch” Flannery

Lewis “Butch” Flannery

Jan 18, 2016

Lewis "Butch" Flannery, 92, of Richmond, Mo., passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 from cancer at the Shirkey Nursing and Rehab Center in Richmond. He was born in Vibbard, Mo., to Chester and Susie (Hunt) Flannery.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Chestina Williams.

He is survived by his wife...

Sharon Mitchell

Sharon Mitchell

Dec 24, 2015

Sharon Turner, Sharon Helfrich, Sharon Coleman January 22, 1953 – December 24, 2015

Sharon was born in Wister, Okla., on January 22, 1953, and died in a vehicle accident in Sallisaw, Okla., on Thursday, Christmas Eve, December 24, 2015. She was 62 years old.

Sharon, formerly of Excelsior Springs, Mo., spent...

Jake Erin Brown

Jake Erin Brown

Nov 29, 2015

November 17, 1970 – November 29, 2015

Jake Erin Brown, 45, of Hardin, Mo., formerly of Orrick, Mo., died November 29, 2015 at his home.

Jake was born on November 17, 1970 in Richmond, Mo., to George Raymond "Jake" Brown and Shirley Laverne (McAfee) Brown. Jake lived most of his life in Ray...

L.G. Mcmahon

L.G. Mcmahon

Oct 17, 2015

July 21, 1925 – October 17, 2015

L.G. McMahon, 79, of Orrick, Mo., went to be with Jesus on October 17, 2015 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Mo., after a long battle with Alzheimers.

He was a member of Local 10 of the Ironworkers of America and had worked as a...

Marjorie Helen Elliott

Marjorie Helen Elliott

Oct 10, 2015

July 21, 1925 – October 10, 2015

Marjorie Helen Elliott, Orrick, Mo., passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Marti and Terry Endsley of Orrick.

Marjorie was born on July 21, 1925 in Richmond, Mo., to Otis Ray and Ruby Marie (Shaner) Hill. Together with her...

Ralph Edward Blackburn, Sr.

Ralph Edward Blackburn, Sr.

Sep 12, 2015

June 16, 1944 – September 12, 2015

Ralph Edward Blackburn, Sr., 71, passed away September 12, 2015 at the NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Mo.

Ralph was born on June 16, 1944, in Fayetteville, Ark., to William Charles Blackburn and Dessie C. (Balcom) Blackburn. He had lived in Kenefic, Okla., for...

John “Popo” Richardson

John “Popo” Richardson

Sep 11, 2015

July 8, 1952 – September 11, 2015

John "Popo" Richardson joined his father, Gene; brother Jimmy; baby sister, Kimberly and other family members in a heavenly reunion on September 11, 2015. An avid history buff, John would've preferred his death be on more positive American historical dates such as August 6th or September 2nd (sometime...

William Jay “Bill” Kinne, Jr.

William Jay “Bill” Kinne, Jr.

Aug 18, 2015

October 1946 – August 2015

William Jay "Bill" Kinne, Jr., 68, of Lowry City, Mo., died August 18, 2015 at Vitas Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo. Bill was born on October 4, 1946 in Maywood, Calif., to William Jay Kinne and Bessie Maud (Wood) Kinne.

Bill served his country in the U.S....

Raymond Lee “Romeo” Coleman

Raymond Lee “Romeo” Coleman

Aug 17, 2015

February 1934 – August 2015

Raymond Lee "Romeo" Coleman, 81, of Excelsior Springs, formerly of Orrick, passed away early Monday morning, August 17, 2015 at the Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehab Center.

Raymond was born on February 23, 1934 in Orrick, Mo., to Virgil and Emma (Swiggert) Coleman. He had lived most of...

Doras Evelyn Butkovich

Doras Evelyn Butkovich

Jun 30, 2015

1930 – 2015

Doras Evelyn Butkovich, 84, of Independence, Mo., formerly of Sugar Creek, Mo., passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Mo.

Doras was born in St. Joe, Ark., on October 11, 1930 to William and Gertrude (Maul) Crabtree. She had worked as a...

Douglas E. Hensley

Douglas E. Hensley

Jun 24, 2015

1938 – 2015

Douglas E. Hensley, 76, of Orrick, Mo., passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Liberty Hospital.

Doug, as he was best known, was born on December 4, 1938 in Waynesville, Mo., to Clarence Ray Hensley and Ethel Angeline (Walters) Hensley. Doug attended C.M.S.U. in Warrensburg, Mo., where he received his...

Beverly (Byers) Bohn

Beverly (Byers) Bohn

Jun 1, 2015

1936 – 2015

Beverly (Byers) Bohn was born October 25, 1936 and passed away June 1, 2015 at her home in Liberty, Mo., where she had lived since 1976.

She was a graduate of William Chrisman High School, received her BS in Education from Northeast Missouri State College May 1966, and her Master...

Judith Kathryn Gowing-Bailey

Judith Kathryn Gowing-Bailey

May 24, 2015

1937 – 2015

Judith Kathryn Gowing-Bailey, of Liberty, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her home with her loving family at her side. Judith was born on October 11, 1937 in Orrick, Mo., to George Mason Gowing and Grace Eliza (Woods) Gowing. She was raised in the Orrick community and graduated from Orrick...

Kenneth W. Wilson, Sr.

Kenneth W. Wilson, Sr.

May 14, 2015

1930 – 2015

Kenneth W. Wilson, Sr. was called home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 14, 2015. That day the Old Flatlander rode off into the sunset and the world lost one of the last great cowboys.

Born in Purdy, Mo., in 1930, Ken survived the Great Depression, the...

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