Obituaries

Karen “Corky” Hagerty, 86, of Higginsville, died on February 21, 2026 at the Meyer Care Center.

Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Galle, 68, of Richmond, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at Liberty Hospital. Cindy was born on July 12, 1957, in Salina, KS, the daughter of Ralph and Edna (Herl) Sander. She was united in marriage to James Galle of Richmond on August 5, 1983; he survives of the home.

James “Jim” Wrexford Garrison, Jr., 75, of Rayville, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his home. Jim was born on February 2, 1951, in Kansas City, the son of James Wrexford and Stella Don (Wilson) Garrison, Sr. He was united in marriage to Berlinda Joylene Bush of Independence on June 17, 1972; she survives of the home.

October 5, 1945-February 19, 2026

April 2, 1937-February 15, 2026

February 17, 1931-February 14, 2026 Ms. Dorothy Marie Anderson was born on February 17, 1931, on a farm south of Higginsville, MO to Rose and Paul Johns. Dorothy was one of five children, two brothers, Billy Jo and Richard, and two sisters Faye and Wanda. She went to school and graduated from Higginsville High School in 1950. On June 3, 1950, she and William Junior Anderson were married. Four boys were born from this union: Wayne, Larry, Ronnie, and Darrell. Dorothy and Bill shared a wonderful life together until his death in 1983.

June Shaffer, 93, of rural Marshall, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at her home.

Curt Delana, 56, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 at his home after a long battle with cancer.