Obituaries

Oct 4, 2021

The world lost a one-of a kind woman. Sherrie Doody passed away surrounded by those who loved her on October 4, 2021. She was the biological mother of Ashley Caviel and Michael Doody although she was considered a surrogate mother to countless others. She leaves behind 3 grandchildren, 9 brothers and sisters, and several nieces and nephews that she...

Oct 4, 2021

Jerry I passed away peacefully at his cabin surrounded by the love of his family, friends, and “the woods.” Preceded in death by his grandparents, Grace (Fordyce) and Eric Hankins; his parents, Marjorie and Gerald Hankins; his significant other, Dianne Whitehead; and his favorite uncle, William “Bill” Swanson.

He is survived by his children, Janyale (Matt) Goetz,...

Oct 4, 2021

Madeline Jean Woodfin passed away Monday, October 4th at her home in Butler, MO at the age of 80.  She was born November 10, 1940 in Bates County to Thomas Leonard and Margaret Irene Wilson.  Madeline married William K. Woodfin on May 11, 1964.

She leaves behind her husband Bill of the home; sons, Tom and wife Karen...

Sep 21, 2021

Allene Ellen Rich (Bartley) Duzan, the daughter of Robert Ray and Goldie Rich was born July 28, 1921 in Rich Hill, MO. She passed peacefully in her home in Nevada, MO on September 21, 2021 at 4:25 a.m.

She married Frank Bartley in March 1940 and lived a short time in Kansas City then moved to Rich...

Sep 14, 2021

David Dean Wyatt, Sr, 73, of Rich Hill, MO, lost his battle with brain cancer on September 14, 2021 at his home and surrounded by family.

David was born to Con Wyatt, Sr. and Brooksie Elder Wyatt in Fayette, MO on July 28, 1948.

David served in Vietnam and was a Decorated Army Veteran.

Sep 7, 2021

Shirley Jean (Colton) Gann was born January 26th, 1951 in Harrisoville, Missouri to James Edwin and Bonnie Arlene(Twillegar) Colton. She passed away September 7, 2021 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada Missouri.  She graduated Metz High School in 1969 before joining the United States Army.

Shirley married Melvin Gann on February 22, 1970 in Arthur,...

Aug 31, 2021

Dorothy Parker, Rich Hill, Missouri passed away August 31, 2021.  She was born in Chapel Hill, Tennessee the daughter of James and Nora Haynes Ramsey.

No services are planned at this time.  Online condolences can be left at www.heuserfunerals.com.

Aug 19, 2021

Carla Jean Schmidt, age 65, passed away on August 19, 2021 at 12:34 p.m. at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Carla was born December 8, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to Marion and Norma (Renfro) Kenney.

Carla Jean Kenney married Dale Dean Schmidt as well as Magan Schmidt (age 2) Feb 18, 1978 at...

Aug 2, 2021

Ruth Skoff departed this life for Heaven on August 2, 2021.  She was born ‘Ruthann Wiseman’ on April 1, 1927 in Conrad, Iowa.  On June 1, 1947 she married Charles Skoff in Rich Hill, Missouri.  They began this thing we call life.

They started with the birth of their first daughter, Diana and that was followed by the...

Aug 1, 2021

James Earl “Jim” Woodall, 93 reunited with his beautiful bride in Heaven on August 1st, 2021. Jim was born on January 9th, 1928 to Frank and Meriam Woodall in Rich Hill, MO.

He married Maxine Kinney on January 13th 1946.  The couple made their home in the Kansas City area, were he built his business, AA Roofing company. He...

Jun 26, 2021

Bonnie J. Koehn passed away peacefully on Saturday June 26, 2021 at Butler Center Nursing Home, Butler, MO.  She was born October 30, 1926 in Rich Hill, MO. to William E. and Delsa Myrtle Dunaway Ramage.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 68 years Wayne Koehn, one son, Stan Koehn, a son-in-law, Jerry...

Jun 20, 2021

Pauline Fern Fillpot, 82, was born to Otis O. and Laura B (Danner) West on May 25, 1939 in Bates County Missouri. She passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada, MO.

In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by 3 sisters: Peggy, Betty and Frances, 6 brothers, Bill,...

Jun 9, 2021

Tristan Ray Fillpot was born on December 9th, 1997, in Nevada, MO to Floy Fillpot Wilson. Tristan was a man of many talents and loved by more than Tristan could ever know. He was accepting, bubbly, and willing to everyone he met. Everyone will agree that the biggest gift he could give was his presence. Knowing Tristan meant having a...

May 25, 2021

Janelle Marie McKinley, age 71, of Rich Hill passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2021 at Medical Lodges of Butler after a long and courageously fought cancer illness.   Janelle was born June 26, 1949 in Lamar, Missouri to Luther and Una Beavers Lamb.  She attended Nevada schools and graduated with honors.  On June 5, 1967 she married the love...

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 14, 2021

Following a two day stay at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, Davie Len Klinksick’s abdominal aortic aneurysm burst causing him to pass away on May 14, 2021. He was 70 years old.

Davie was the second eldest of four children born to Eugene and Betty Klinksick, of Prairie City, Missouri: Lonnie, himself (Davie),...

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.