Obituaries

Lester Lee Ashmore, 56, of Sweet Springs, MO, died Monday, April 20, 2026, at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia.

Laura “Eileen” Carmichael, 83, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, May 2, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Betty Lee McDivitt, 88, of Marshall, MO, died Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Living Center in Marshall.

Linda Jean Hottel, 84, of Odessa, Missouri, a cherished soul whose warmth touched countless lives, passed away on April 26, 2026, in Odessa, Missouri.

Rufus W. “Bill” Davenport, 89, of Higginsville, died on May 2, 2026 at Meyer Care Center.

Nettie A. (Wood) Berglund, 106 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Apple Ridge Care Center in Waverly, MO.

Robert Joseph Plummer, age 64, a cherished brother and friend, who departed this life on Thursday, April 30th, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Robert was a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, where he spent many years surrounded by…

Jane Ellen Ford, 72, of Carrollton, Missouri passed away April 24, 2026 at North Kansas City Hospital. Mrs. Ford was born September 19, 1953 in Carrollton, Missouri to Roy Eldon and Jane Ray (Thomas) Bartlett. Ellen was raised and attended…

Rickey Horine, 68, of Carrollton Mo, passed away April 28, 2026 at his residence with his loving family surrounding him. Rickey was born on June 21st, 1958 to Kenneth and Dorothy Horine. He raised cattle for many years and hobbies…

Cherrill Ann (Nigh) George, 67, of Lexington, Missouri formerly of Savanah, Missouri and St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at her home in Lexington.