Obituaries

May 14, 2021

Peggy Ann Heckadon, age 71, of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home with her family at her bedside.  Peggy was born September 26, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Delores (Stevens) VanBlaricum.  She united in marriage to Stonie Heckadon of Rich Hill on November 21, 1975.  Peggy was a...

May 13, 2021

Eva Jane Jilek, age 74 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.  Eva is survived by her husband, Larry K. Jilek, sons, David L. Jackson (Annette), Douglas L. Jackson (Shanlea), a daughter, Danita S. Miller (Michael), step-children, Delana Crist (Raymond), Dustin Jilek (Jannette) and numerous grandchildren and...

May 6, 2021

Esther Eileen Foster was born April 19, 1960 in Peculiar, Missouri, the seventh child of 12 born to Kenneth Theo and Icie Christine (Bowen) Foster. She passed away Thursday morning, May 6, 2021 at her home with her loving family at her bedside.

Esther is survived by her two loving sons, Joshua and Jacob Burgess of Franklin,...

Mar 9, 2021

Alberta (McElwain) Lacy, beloved mother and grandmother, departed this life on March 9, 2021 at the age of 94.

Alberta was the oldest child of Miles and Alta (Banghart) McElwain.  She was baptized at an early age and was a member of Rich Hill Christian Church.  She remained a faithful servant throughout her entire life.

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Feb 26, 2021

Kyle Weston Sellars, age 31 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away on February 26, 2021 in Nevada, Missouri.

Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill, Missouri.

Feb 4, 2021

Ruby Joyce Ellis, 86, of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away February 4, 2021.  Ruby was born on September 19, 1934 to Hazel Margaret (Newcomb) West and John Maurice West.

Ruby was a 1953 graduate of Rich Hill High School.  On April 25, 1954, Ruby married Marion G. Ellis.  They lived in Roswell, New Mexico while Marion was...

Jan 28, 2021

Bonnie Aletha Hobson Hutchins, age 81, was born April 14, 1939 to Jim and Wilma Hobson, Rich Hill, Missouri and passed away at Poudre Valley Hospital on January 28, 2021.  She was born the second of six children: Howard, Bonnie, JoAnn, John, Ronnie, and Marilyn.  She was married to Max Hutchins, of their home in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Jan 21, 2021

Billy Ray Tippie, 83, Rich Hill, Missouri, passed away January 21, 2021.  Billy was born June 7, 1937 to Anson Roy and Mary Ethel (Marsh) Tippie.

Billy graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1955.  He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley West, on December 23, 1956.  Billy and Shirley soon settled in Rich Hill where they...

Jan 11, 2021

Eugenia “Genia” Luann (Newcomb) Denzer was born on October 8, 1954 to Eugene and Luann Newcomb. Genia attended high school in Rich Hill and graduated in 1972. After high school she graduated from Lee Crawford’s Beauty School in Kansas City and had a 40-year career in beauty. Genia had her own beauty shop in Rich Hill for many years....

Jan 9, 2021

Caralee Marie (Quaiatto) Howlett peacefully passed away on January 9, 2021 in hospice care after a valiant battle with COVID Pneumonia.

Caralee was born January 27, 1929 in Rich Hill, Missouri to Julius McKinley Quaiatto (Jack Miller) and Bessie (Compton) Quaiatto.

She always loved music and she excelled in piano and accompanied choirs and bands...

Jan 4, 2021

Russell Scott Sheddrick, age 55 of Bates City, Missouri passed away at his home on Monday, January 4, 2021.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements with Heuser Funeral Home, Rich HIll, Missouri.

Dec 28, 2020

Billy Eugene Atkinson was born March 27, 1946, the son of Lucille Atkinson and John Barnard Sr. He passed away December 28, 2020 at Medicalodges of Butler, Missouri. Billy was employed as a foundry worker and farmer. He worked for the city of Holden, Missouri before moving to Rich Hill. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Truex of...

Dec 20, 2020

Roy Paul Fleischer, 84, Butler, Missouri, passed away December 20, 2020.  Roy was born January 10, 1936 to Paul and Lillie (Schenker) Fleischer. Roy attended church at Zion Lutheran Church in Prairie City.  He also attended school at Zion and later graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1954. Roy married his sweetheart, Wanda Kline, on May 25, 1958. ...

Dec 19, 2020

Betty Lou Parker died on December 19, 2020 at Nathan Richard Nursing Home in Nevada, Missouri.  She was born in Rich Hill on September 10, 1926 along with her twin sister, Peggy Sue, to J.D. Bud Anderson and Jessie Marie (Evans) Anderson.  Betty graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1944. Betty worked in her parents’ grocery store until...

Dec 13, 2020

Delbert Ray Swarnes, age 90 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away at his home on December 13, 2020.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 16 at the Rich Hill Christian Church.  Visitation will be 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 15 at the Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, Missouri.  Burial will be in...

Nov 24, 2020

July 17, 1984 - November 24, 2020

Kevin Montgomery Goodlett was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  He was as active, outgoing child who enjoyed skiing, playing basketball and video games.  He spent time hanging out with his friends, his family and his dog, Poco.  Kevin earned his GED in the Show-Me Challenge Program in the summer of 2000....

Nov 12, 2020

Downey Eugene Fuqua died peacefully at his home surrounded by his children and grandchildren on November 12, 2020 in Rich Hill, Missouri.

He was born to Ernest and Paulene Fuqua on December 2nd, 1942 in Rosedale, Kansas.

He is survived by his wife, Irene Fuqua of the home of 42 years, his sons, Jerry and...

Oct 23, 2020

Suzanne May Bate (78) of Rich Hill, Missouri joined our Lord in eternal peace on Friday, October 23, 2020. Suzanne was born on September 14, 1942 to Walter Harold and Dorothy May (Golden) Garrett in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence,  Missouri. Her career tended to revolve around different aspects of the trucking industry. She...

Oct 20, 2020

Darrel Wayne Moore, age 71, of Greenfield, Missouri formerly of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away October 20, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.  Darrel was born November 3, 1948 in Rich Hill, Missouri the son of Orvene Tillery.  Darrel was employed as a construction worker until his retirement.  He is survived by his wife, Delores J. Moore, two sons,...

Sep 24, 2020

Roy A. Robbins was bron February 21, 1939 in Rich Hill, Missouri the son of Clyde and Susan (Ritchie) Robbins.  One of six children, he passed away September 24, 2020 at his home.  He married the love of his life Shirley Dawn Barker on October 23, 1957 and they had four children, Cheryl, Sharon, Darryl and Stephanie.  Roy was...