Area Obituaries

Raymond Courtney Timmons, 93, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He leaves behind a lifetime of love and memories cherished by his beloved wife, Charlotte; his children and grandchildren; extended family; and the many friends whose lives he touched. Raymond will be deeply missed, but his humor, twinkling…

Gene Riley Webb, 88 of Centerview, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at his residence. Gene was born July 3, 1938, in Independence, Missouri, to Clarence E. and Edythe Carol (Crawford) Webb. After graduating from William Chrisman High School, he traveled the country with his cousins as a saddle bronc rider for 12 years.…

Ricky David Pettit, age 68, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9:21 p.m., surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born on Monday, September 9, 1957, in Warrensburg, Missouri, to Larry Pettit and Dixie Durrette People. He graduated from Holden…

Patricia A. Hampton Bradbury of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, went Home on July 16, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of her church, Pat lived a life centered on faith, family, and helping others. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 9, 1943, to Lelan Green and Lawrence Hampton. Pat attended…

Thomas Allan Craig, 88 of Centerview, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. Tom was born February 20, 1938 in Holden, Missouri the son of James Allan Craig and Marjorie Jean (Morhart) Craig. He graduated from College High in Warrensburg and subsequently graduated from CMSC in Warrensburg and…

Darrel Dee Taylor, age 93, of rural Kingsville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 16, 2026. He was born on Tuesday, July 19, 1932, in Quinter, Kansas, to the late Elva and Pauline (Brusch) Taylor. Darrel began his working career at the age of 15, farming in Iowa. A few years…

Frances Lorraine Lattimer McCloud, age 89, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was born on Friday, November 6, 1936, in Santa Barbara, California, to the late Russell Calvin Lattimer and Martha Katherine (Morris) Lattimer. In 1951, when Lorraine was 15 years…

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of John C. Marlott on July 10, 2026, at the age of 59. John was born on October 16, 1966, in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Holden High School with the Class of 1985 before earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of…

Marshall Shane Stewart, Sr., 47, of Higginsville, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his home. He was born on Monday, October 30, 1978, in Warrensburg, Missouri, to Julie and Dennis Stewart. He was a 1997 graduate of Lafayette County C-1 in Higginsville and later earned an Associate’s degree in Mortuary Science in Kansas City,…

Cecil Ray Barker, 69 of Holden, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit. Cecil was born October 30, 1956 in Strasburg, MO the son of Donald Valentine Barker and Victoria Josephine (Stockdall) Barker. He was raised in the Strasburg / Kingsville area. He attended Kingsville Schools. He…