Obituaries

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...

Sep 24, 2020

Ruby Kathleen Westerhold Wikoff, age 97, 11 months of rural Metz, Missouri passed away September 24, 2020.  She was born on Halloween 1922 north of Metz to Fred and Eula Westerhold.  She attended rural schools in Bates County.  She graduated from Metz High School the Class of 1941.  Ruby and Melvin Wikoff were united in marriage the day she graduated...

Aug 27, 2020

Margaret Sue Everley, 78, of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020.

She was born February 24, 1942 in Lone Jack, Missouri, to Morris and Dorothy Snow.  She married Charles F. Everley on August 22, 1958.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Everley; four daughters, Karen Smith (Topeka, Kansas), Sharrol & Steve...

Aug 8, 2020

Madelyn J. (Ayer) Tourtillott passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8th at Nevada Regional Medical Center at the age of 94.  Madelyn was the eighth child of Ed and Julia (Wheatley) Ayer born April 8, 1926.  She attended the Reavley School for grades 1-8 and then attended Rich Hill High School graduating with the Class of 1944.

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Jul 28, 2020

Robert Daniel "Danny" McClellan, age 60 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.  There are no services scheduled at this time.

Jul 20, 2020

Hubert Edward Arnold was born on December 14, 1936 and passed away on July 20, 2020. He is survived by his wife Judy Arnold of 58 years; children, Morgan and wife Mary Arnold, Bunceton, Missouri, Cindy and husband Steve Stewart, Rich Hill, Missouri, Theresa and husband Thomas Deems, Butler, Missoui, Keith Arnold, Springfield, Missouri; 2 sisters, Verna Mae Watring,...

Jul 19, 2020

Elmer Ray Derry died at his home in Butler, Missouri on Sunday July 19, 2020.  He left behind a loving family, countless friends, and coworkers as well as multitude of blessed acquaintances who shared in his love for life. The eighth child of Donald & Sadie Derry of Rich Hill, Elmer grew up a Rich Hill Tiger who enjoyed...

Jul 3, 2020

ames W. Rankin, 73, died from health complications July 3, 2020 at his home in Foster, Missouri. He was born October 13, 1946 in Butler, Missouri, the son of Walter Arther Rankin and Genevieve Florene (Schooley) Rankin. Jim graduated from the Rich Hill High School in 1964. Following graduation married Janet Louise (Isaacson) Rankin in November of 1967 and...

Jun 21, 2020

Lewis Duane “Wayne” West Jr. was born on December 8, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri. He died on June 21, 2020. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, papa, and friend. In his younger years he loved to play slow pitch softball, detail cars, ride motorcycles and spend time with his family. He loved truck driving and did...

Jun 5, 2020

Keith Edward Becker was born on October 24, 1950 to Alvin and Evelyn (Koehn) Becker. To this union, four children were born: Jo Marie, Bruce, Keith, and Iris. Keith grew up south of Butler helping his family farm the cornland bottoms using the family’s Farmall tractor. On June 6, 1970, Keith married his love, Jackie Heuser of Rich Hill,...

May 23, 2020

Della Marie (Black) (Gilkey) (Cross) Douglas was born on January 18, 1937 to Zella Barnett Black and Rolla Orid Black in Lincoln, Nebraska.  She passed away on May 23, 2020 at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.  Della married Bob Gilkey and to this union 6 children were born.  Years later, Della married Norman Cross.  It was during this...

Apr 29, 2020

James L. Stangel, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri passed away April 29, 2020.  James was born February 20, 1932 to Everett and Lamogyne (Haden) Stangel.  He graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1950, then served 4 years in the United States Navy.  In 1962, he married his High School sweetheart, Sue Headley.  James and Sue made their home in...

Apr 26, 2020

This is celebrating the life of Richard "Rich" Buterbaugh born into this life on January 13, 1933 in Carthage, Mo. He is now starting a new life with Jesus on April 23, 2020. When Rich was four years old, his father, Basil Buterbaugh, died, At seven years old, Rich, his brother, Elwood, along with his mother, Jewell (Judy) came...

Apr 10, 2020

Carol Jean Culver, age 73, of Harrisonville, Missouri, formerly of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away April 10, 2020 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Carol was born on August 11, 1946 in Rich Hill (Carbon Center) to Harland & Norma Agnes Swope.  She graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1964.  After graduation, she headed off to...