Obituaries

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann (McFadden) Woodward
October 16, 1944 - July 22, 2026

Trixie Merlene Stauch
Trixie Merlene Stauch, 84, of Concordia, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Trixie was born on Nov. 3, 1941, in Cassville, Mo., and she was baptized at a later date.

Michael Ryan Larkin
Michael Ryan Hunter Larkin, age 45 of Blue Springs, passed away on Aug. 24, 2026.

Helen Lucille Breshears
Helen Lucille Breshears, 83, of rural Marshall, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at her home. Born Sept. 23, 1942, in Batesville, Ark., Lucille was the daughter of the late Robert E. Baker and Helen Elizabeth Moore Baker. She lived in Saline County most of her life and was a graduate of Marshall High School.

Steven “Steve” Daniel Thompson
December 30, 1977 - September 2, 2026




Edna Mary Abbott
April 29, 1950 - September 6, 2026 Edna Mary Abbott, 76, of Belton, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Carnegie Village Assisted Living in Belton. Cremation entrusted to Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Inurnment will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Sunny Slope Cemetery, Richmond. Reverend Bill Purcell to officiate. Please remember to share your memories of Edna with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.

