Thurman Funeral Home

04/02/2026

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Wayne Alan Lam, 69, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the local veterans association of your choice, in memory of Wayne. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O.

03/30/2026

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Larry Albert Maxwell, 85, of Rayville, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond. Larry was born on August 20, 1940, in St. Joseph, the son of Cleo Charles and Cathrine Francis Vaughn Maxwell. He was united in marriage to Judith Mariella Cavanaugh on June

03/30/2026

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Bettie Lou Martin passed away peacefully on the morning of March 28, 2026, in Richmond, Missouri. She was 97 years old. Known as a loyal caregiver, Bettie Lou lived a life of service and left a lasting impact on her friends, family, and community. Born on May 18, 1928, to

03/30/2026

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John Roth Crouch, 66, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away on March 27, 2026, at his home. John was born on September 1959 in North Kansas City, Missouri to AJ and Joy Crouch. He enjoyed the 70s classic rock, playing chess, watching football with his family, and was especially known

03/30/2026

Did you know? The first funeral home in the United States was established in 1761 by Kirk and Nice. It was a family-owned business, marking the beginning of a formalized approach to funeral services.

03/27/2026

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Peggy Sue Strickler, 62, of Excelsior Springs, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her home. Peggy was born on August 1, 1963, in Cameron, the daughter of Rex Lloyd and Linda Stewart Allen. Survivors include her mother, Linda Stewart of Elmira her significant other, Mark Minnick of...

03/26/2026

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Willene Clastine Bratton, 86, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her home. Willene was born on November 21, 1939, in Hardin, the daughter of Willis Louis and Ida Mae Bell Walker. She was united in marriage to Floyd Dale Bratton, Sr., of K**b Noster on October 16,

03/24/2026

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John Andrew Wagner, 85, of Polo, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Liberty Hospital. John was born on April 5, 1940, in Shattuck, Oklahoma, the son of George Allen and Ella Mae Pletcher Wagner. He was united in marriage to Earlene Wilma Schwalk of Perryton, Texas, on August 24,

03/23/2026

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Shelly Marie Baker Smith, age 63, passed away on March 21, 2026. Shelly was born on July 3, 1962, in Carrollton, Missouri, to Robert Lee Baker and Norma Charlene Bailey-Baker. She attended school in Stet, Missouri, and later Hardin Central in Hardin, Missouri, where she continued her education and e...

03/23/2026

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the deaths of Marilyn Joyce Forlow (3/22/2025), John William Brooks (3/23/2025), Jane Arlene Ross (3/26/2025), and Thomas Duane Twyman (3/28/2025). May they rest in peace.

03/18/2026

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William Bill George Ellis, 82, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. Bill was born on May 7, 1943, in St. Joseph, the son of Charles Raymond and Alice Lee Brazzell Ellis. He was united in marriage to Edna Jane Long

03/18/2026

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Nancy Lee Norris, 86, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital. Nancy was born on November 9, 1939, in Jennings, the daughter of Clarence and Sarah Haws Meeker. She was first united in marriage to Jack Shockley of Richmond on December 9, 1961 he