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Orrick, Missouri and surrounding areas
Larry Lee King
Jan 1, 2021
Larry Lee "Killer" King, 62 of Orrick, MO, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home in Orrick with all of his beloved family around him. He was born on November 6, 1958 in Richmond, MO, to Arch King and Margaret Ann (Claypole) King. Larry was diagnosed with ALS in December 2018.
Larry was raised and...
Deborah S. Cringan
Dec 11, 2020
Deborah "Debbie" Cringan, 64, passed away on December 11, 2020, at home with her loving family after complications of a massive stroke in July. She put up a strong fight for 5 months. She was born March 29, 1956 in Independence, Mo., to Nancy Bailey Ketron and Robert E. Bailey. She was raised by her stepfather, Glen Kentron. She...
Nancy Kay Pearon
Dec 1, 2020
Nancy Kay Pearon, 62, of Richmond, Mo., passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the North Kansas City Hospital.
Nancy was born on May 9, 1958 in Topeka, Kans., to Thomas A. Hupp and Wanda L. (Witte) Hupp. Nancy had attended Orrick Schools and was a graduate of Orrick High School with the class of 1976. Nancy...
Robert Edward Smith
Nov 23, 2020
April 25, 1959 ~ November 23, 2020 61 years, 6 months, 29 days
Robert Edward Smith, 61, of Orrick, MO, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home in Orrick surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born on April 25, 1959 in Cameron, MO, to Jackie J. Smith and Carrie L. (Christofferson) Smith. ...
Candace Faye Roberts
Nov 9, 2020
Candace Faye "Candy" Roberts, 66, of Orrick, Mo., passed away November 9, 2020, at her daughter's home in Orrick, shortly after midnight, following a brief illness.
Candy was born February 8, 1954, in Kirksville, Mo., to Dale Leon and Billie Francis (Thomas) Roberts.
Candy spent her early life in Green City, Mo., Braymer, Mo., Coon...
Carolyn Dorothy Barber
Oct 26, 2020
August 26, 1963 ~ October 26, 2020 57 years, 2 months, 0 days
Carolyn Dorothy Barber passed away on October 26, 2020 in her home in Kansas City, Mo. She was 57 years old. Carolyn lived in the Kansas City area all of her life. She liked to travel and her favorite vacation spot was the Ozark...
Brian James “Boo” Mcgill
Oct 25, 2020
Brian James "Boo" McGill, 46, of Orrick, Mo., passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Ray County Memorial Hospital. Brian was born on February 11, 1974 in Fayette, Mo., to Terry Ray McGill and Pamela Jean (Schreier) McGill. He had lived in the Orrick area all his life and attended and graduated from Orrick High School.
Brian,...
David Lawrence Allen
Oct 20, 2020
April 19, 1958 ~ October 20, 2020
David Lawrence Allen, 62, of Houston Lake, Mo., passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital.
David was born on April 19, 1958, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Lawrence Allen and Donna Jean (McIntyre) Allen. David spent his early life in Wisconsin before moving to the...
Cheryl Kay Heady
Sep 5, 2020
Cheryl Kay Heady, 62, of Orrick, Mo., passed away peacefully in her home and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2020. She was born on July 18, 1958 in Pekin, Ill. to Raymond Roy Layne and Anna LaVerne (Houston) Layne. She was united in marriage to Timothy S. Heady, Sr., on May 5, 1989 at...
Ruth Marie Parker
Aug 31, 2020
Ruth Marie Parker, 83, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Mo. Ruth was born on March 31, 1937 in Kansas City, Kans., to Charles Henry Parker and Thelma (Morris) Parker. Ruth had lived in Toledo, Ohio for a number of years before moving back to...
Wreatha Sue Barber
Aug 2, 2020
Wreatha Sue Barber, 83, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the Apple Ridge Care Center in Waverly, Mo. Wreatha was born on April 10, 1937 in White Lake, Wisc., to Sidney Kindle and Sarah Margaret (Mitchell) Kindle. She moved with her family as a child to Lexington, Mo., and lived much of her life there. She was united...
Joyce Lynn Lillard
Jul 26, 2020
Joyce L. Lillard was born March 23, 1943. She lived to be 77 years old. Our wonderful mother went to be with her sister and parents on Sunday, July 26, 2020.
She leaves behind two sons, Chris and Troy; three grandchildren, Justin and his wife Rachel, Kimsey and Kaycee; two great grandsons, Case and Karson; two nieces,...
Pamela Ann Heflin
Jul 23, 2020
Pamela Ann Heflin, age 69, of Richmond, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Liberty Hospital. Pam was born and raised in Orrick, Missouri, the daughter of Euel and Blanche (Tucker) Woods.
Pam worked for Wilcox Electric Co. of Kansas City, Missouri, for several years where she assembled electronics. From there, she worked for and retired...
Shirley Gene Battagler
Jun 24, 2020
Shirley Gene Battagler, 87, of rural Orrick, Mo., passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Liberty Hospital. Shirley was born on the family farm near Orrick, on October 1, 1932, to Frank and Nettie (Hessenflow) Battagler. He had lived his entire life around Orrick and near where his life began. He was a lifelong farmer. He had attended Excelsior...
David Henry Schjoll
Jun 17, 2020
David Henry Schjoll, 78, of Orrick, Mo., passed away early Wednesday morning, June 17, 2020 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Mo., following a lengthy illness.
David was born on January 7, 1942 in Minneapolis, Minn., to Derwood Horace Schjoll and Elaine Juliet (Jardet) Schjoll. David had lived in numerous states before moving to the...
Arvil E. Griffin, Jr.
May 20, 2020
Arvil E. Griffin, Jr., 76, of rural Orrick, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO. Arvil, know by most as Junior or JR, was born on August 8, 1943 in Excelsior Springs, MO, to Arvil E. Griffin, Sr. and Bessie Mae (King) Griffin. He had lived his entire life...
James M. Thomason
Apr 30, 2020
James M. Thomson, 83, passed away April 30, 2020 at his home in rural Orrick after a battle with cancer.
James was born on January 1, 1937 to Arlis and Faye (Riddle) Thomason in Prosperity, Ark. James lived in Arkansas before moving to Missouri. He spent his adult life living around Liberty, Missouri City, and finally spending...
Richard L. Frye
Apr 28, 2020
December 15, 1931 ~ April 28, 2020
Mr. Richard Frye, 87, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Excelsior Spring Nursing and Rehab Center.
Richard was born on December 15, 1932 to Joseph Green Frye and Neva May Blacketer (Burnett), he was raised by his mother and step dad Jewell...
Steven Gale Cobb
Mar 24, 2020
Steven Gale Cobb, 66, of Parkville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital.
Steven was born in Kansas City, Mo., on January 10, 1954, to Bobby Cobb and Letha (Ellis) Cobb. Steven began his education attending school in Kansas City and later moving with his family to Vibbard in Ray County, he...
M. Patricia Townsend
Feb 17, 2020
M. Patricia Townsend, 84, of Orrick, went to be with the Lord Monday, February 17, 2020 at Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, MO.
Pat was born December 19, 1935 in Kansas City, MO, to Mary and Eldon Cox. She accepted Christ at a young age. She was united in marriage to John M. Townsend of...
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