Obituaries
Wilma Gier
Aug 24, 2026
Wilma Maxine Gier, 92, of Adrian, MO, formerly of Rich Hill, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026 in Harrisonville, MO. A visitation will be held at Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, MO on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 5:00 p.m.. A private family graveside service will be held...
Bobby Wayne West Sr.
Aug 3, 2026
Bobby Wayne West Sr., age 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 3, 2026.
Born on October 4, 1967, Bobby was a man known for his big smile, boisterous laugh, and exceptionally friendly demeanor. He possessed an amazing sense of humor and was quite the prankster, making him a favorite uncle among many. A talented mechanic by trade, Bobby...
Brandon Daniel Luther
Aug 3, 2026
Brandon Daniel Luther, 27, of Nevada, Missouri, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, following a lengthy illness.
Brandon was born on June 9, 1999, to Bobby Luther and Maryann (Dilly) Luther. He attended the Sheldon R-VIII School District and graduated with the Class of 2017. Following graduation, he attended Missouri...
Kathy Lynn Coffman
Aug 3, 2026
Kathryn Lynn (Christopher) Coffman, age 71 of Nevada, MO, passed away Monday. August 3rd, after a short illness. Kathy was born to William “Bill” and Colleen (Rankin) Christopher on March 13. 1955. She spent an idyllic childhood in Rich Hill MO, surrounded by family and a plethora of friends. She accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an...
Debra Lynn Miller
Jul 31, 2026
Debra "Debbie" Lynn Miller, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Friday, July 31, at the age of 69.
Debbie was born on March 20, 1957, in Rich Hill, Missouri, to Delbert "Deb" and Mary "Joan" Swarnes.
She married Dennis Coonce in March 1975, and together they welcomed two children, Slade Coonce...
Ross Chitsus Yamashita
Jul 15, 2026
Ross Chitsuo Yamashita lived 60 full years and the last third completely in love with his wife, Tanya. He was a very intentional, steady, practical, and hardworking man. Always up for a new adventure, Ross raced through the mountains, surfed in the ocean, moved across the country, and even founded his own construction company. Ross rarely went anywhere without a...
Larry Jilek
Jul 9, 2026
Larry Jilek was born September 15, 1939 to Albert & Henrietta Martin Jilek in Crystal Lake, Iowa. He was one of five children. He attended school and graduated from Adrian High School. He worked in construction for most of his life. He later was a truck driver before retirement. He married Eva Jackson in 1974. She preceded him in death...
Ella Mae Rich
Jul 2, 2026
-Ella Mae Rich, a lifelong resident of Rich Hill, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026 at the age of 98. She devoted her life to her family, her community, and serving others with kindness, generosity, and unwavering love. On January 27, 1951, Ella Mae married the love of her life, Marvin Rich. Together they built a loving home...
Vicky Jane Cumpton
Jun 22, 2026
Vicky Jane Cumpton, the daughter of Eugene and LuAnn Newcomb, was born on January 15, 1957; and after receiving her heavenly body, leapt into the arms of her Savior on June 22, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Little Sister to Genia, and big sister to Ron and Francy.
On May 6 1977 she married Allen Cumpton and from this union she...
Albert "AF" Finch Yarick
Jun 12, 2026
Albert Finch “AF” Yarick, age 84 of Rich Hill, MO, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at Saint Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit, MO. He was born May 23, 1942, in Fort Scott, KS. The second of three children to Frank and Thelma Yarick.
He grew up on the family farm west of Rich Hill. Attending grade school in Sprauge,...
Terri Ann Ellis
Jun 8, 2026
Terri Ann (McCormick) Ellis left us early in the morning on Monday, June 8, 2026, at age 74,
Terri was born to Martin Russell McCormick and Lois Alene (Westerhold) McCormick in Wichita Falls, TX on May 22, 1952. Her father was serving in the Air Force during the Korean War, and Terri was born on the base hospital. Her arrival was...
Violet Turman
Jun 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of Violet Dunnahay Turman March 18, 1938 – June 7, 2026
Our family lovingly remembers our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Violet Dunnahay Turman, who departed this life on June 7, 2026, at the age of 88.
Violet leaves behind a lifetime of love, strength, and devotion to her family. Her caring heart touched many lives. Her love was...
Gail M Jones
May 19, 2026
Gail Marie Jones has cracked off.
It was important to her that we said it just like that, because that's who she was: a total hoot!
Gail, or Gail Re to her family, was born in Rich Hill, Missouri, on April 18, 1953 to Carley Franklin and Alta Mae (Swope) Jones. She graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1971 and spent...
Phillip Evan Stevener
Apr 29, 2026
Phillip "Phil" Stevener passed away April 29, 2026 at the home. Phil was born in Nevada, Missouri on October 11, 1955 to Raymond Stevenerand Myra Gibson Stevener. Phil had one brother, Darrell. Phil graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1973. He went on to college at the University of Missouri. He followed in the footsteps of generations before him...
Elva Kay Werling
Apr 23, 2026
E."Kay" Schenker Werling passed away April 23, 2026 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission. Kay was born at home at Rockville Mo on June 5, 1943 to Cecil Schenker and Katherine Wainwright Schenker. Kay had 1sister, Charlotte, and 3 brothers, Billie, Wayne and Rex. Kay was united in marriage to John Werling. To this marriage her son, Bryan Paul Werling was...
Evelyn Lenore Miller
Apr 21, 2026
Evelyn Lenore Briscoe Miller was born to Edward Lee Briscoe and Nettie May Wetzel Briscoe on January 20, 1935. Known as Lenore, she was born and raised poor in the middle of The Depression here in rural Bates County Missouri – in the New Home, Hume, Foster and Rich Hill areas. Her first grade in school in1940 at the age...
Darrell Edwards
Apr 17, 2026
Darrell L. Edwards, age 79, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026. Darrell and Dolah Edwards met each other at the Driftwood Inn. He walked in all smooth and knew from that very moment he was going to marry her and he most certainly did. They grew up in a town called Holton, Kansas. Darrell completed the 8th grade. They moved...
Gale Arlin Robinson
Apr 8, 2026
Gale Arlin Robinson, 78, of Rich Hill, Missouri, passed away April 8, 2026. He was born June 20, 1947, in Chillicothe, Missouri, to Lee Arlington Robinson and Mary Emmaline Reynar Robinson. He married Edith (Margaret) Hanvy Mannering.
A proud Army veteran, Gale served with the 6th Battalion, 80th Field Artillery near the DMZ at Camp Knox, Korea, and was honorably discharged...
Carol L Farley
Mar 22, 2026
In Loving Memory
Carol Lynn Farley was born Carol Lynn Ludwig in Fontana Kansas on June 26th 1946 to Elwood and Mary Lou Ludwig. She grew up on a farm near PaolaKansas and they soon welcomed her little brother, Duane. She graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1964 and attended Pittsburg State University, where she met and Married Jimmy J Farley....
Danny Grover Breckenridge
Mar 16, 2026
Danny Grover Breckenridge, 78, was born on April 19th,1947 in Butler,
Missouri. He was the second son of Lester and Goldie Breckenridge.
Danny grew up in Rich Hill from where he graduated high school in 1965.
After graduation, he enlisted in the army, eager to serve his country. After
basic training he married his high school sweetheart, Willa Sue Tourtillott
in 1966.
Shortly thereafter he was...
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