Kenneth "Toby" Carmichael, 65, of Richmond, died at 8:05 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.
Kenneth Garland Carmichael was born Oct. 16, 1943 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Melvin Otto and Lucille (Covey) Carmichael. He married Leah Imogene Claypole of Richmond on Nov. 2, 1963; she preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 1981. He married Laura Eileen George of North Kansas City, Mo., on March 20, 1982; she survives of the home.
Toby was a carpenter and had belonged to the Local 1904 Carpenters Union of Kansas City, Mo., working for 35 years in the area. He was of the Christian faith and had lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a member of the Missouri Horseshoe Pitchers Association for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing and dancing. Toby had worked at Ford Motor Company a short while before becoming a carpenter.
In addition to his wife, Laura, survivors include: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Penny Jean Shockey and her husband, Sam, of Richmond, Donna Lynn Baker and her husband, Kenny, of Hardin, and Karen Lynne Mathes of Richmond; three brothers and sisters-in-laws, Donald Carmichael and his wife, Rita, of Cowgill, Robert Carmichael and his wife, Debbie, of Richmond, and Melvin Carmichael Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Wood Heights; four sisters and two brothers-in-laws, Betty Lou Davis of Richmond, Melva J. Barb of North Kansas City, Mo., Suzy Kreitz and her husband, Bill, of Polo, and Dee McFee and her husband, Mark, of Richmond; eight grandchildren, Christopher Carmichael, Jessica (Mikie) Pearson, LaQuisha Carmichael, Chelsea Baker, Aaren Mathes, Joel Baker, Kiersten Burnett and Stormie Shockey; and two great-grandchildren, Bailey Pearson and Zoey Baker.
In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Larry Wayne Mathes; brother, Charles Carmichael; special aunt, Lorene "Budgy" Covey; and other family members. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 2, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Memorial services will follow the visitation at 6:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Woodland Cemetery in Richmond. Arrangements are under the direction of Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.
Published in Kansas City Star on 6/30/2009
Kenneth Garland Carmichael was born Oct. 16, 1943 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Melvin Otto and Lucille (Covey) Carmichael. He married Leah Imogene Claypole of Richmond on Nov. 2, 1963; she preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 1981. He married Laura Eileen George of North Kansas City, Mo., on March 20, 1982; she survives of the home.
Toby was a carpenter and had belonged to the Local 1904 Carpenters Union of Kansas City, Mo., working for 35 years in the area. He was of the Christian faith and had lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a member of the Missouri Horseshoe Pitchers Association for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing and dancing. Toby had worked at Ford Motor Company a short while before becoming a carpenter.
In addition to his wife, Laura, survivors include: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Penny Jean Shockey and her husband, Sam, of Richmond, Donna Lynn Baker and her husband, Kenny, of Hardin, and Karen Lynne Mathes of Richmond; three brothers and sisters-in-laws, Donald Carmichael and his wife, Rita, of Cowgill, Robert Carmichael and his wife, Debbie, of Richmond, and Melvin Carmichael Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Wood Heights; four sisters and two brothers-in-laws, Betty Lou Davis of Richmond, Melva J. Barb of North Kansas City, Mo., Suzy Kreitz and her husband, Bill, of Polo, and Dee McFee and her husband, Mark, of Richmond; eight grandchildren, Christopher Carmichael, Jessica (Mikie) Pearson, LaQuisha Carmichael, Chelsea Baker, Aaren Mathes, Joel Baker, Kiersten Burnett and Stormie Shockey; and two great-grandchildren, Bailey Pearson and Zoey Baker.
In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Larry Wayne Mathes; brother, Charles Carmichael; special aunt, Lorene "Budgy" Covey; and other family members. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 2, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Memorial services will follow the visitation at 6:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Woodland Cemetery in Richmond. Arrangements are under the direction of Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.
Published in Kansas City Star on 6/30/2009
Kenneth "Toby" Carmichael, 65, of Richmond, died at 8:05 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.
Kenneth Garland Carmichael was born Oct. 16, 1943 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Melvin Otto and Lucille (Covey) Carmichael. He married Leah Imogene Claypole of Richmond on Nov. 2, 1963; she preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 1981. He married Laura Eileen George of North Kansas City, Mo., on March 20, 1982; she survives of the home.
Toby was a carpenter and had belonged to the Local 1904 Carpenters Union of Kansas City, Mo., working for 35 years in the area. He was of the Christian faith and had lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a member of the Missouri Horseshoe Pitchers Association for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing and dancing. Toby had worked at Ford Motor Company a short while before becoming a carpenter.
In addition to his wife, Laura, survivors include: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Penny Jean Shockey and her husband, Sam, of Richmond, Donna Lynn Baker and her husband, Kenny, of Hardin, and Karen Lynne Mathes of Richmond; three brothers and sisters-in-laws, Donald Carmichael and his wife, Rita, of Cowgill, Robert Carmichael and his wife, Debbie, of Richmond, and Melvin Carmichael Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Wood Heights; four sisters and two brothers-in-laws, Betty Lou Davis of Richmond, Melva J. Barb of North Kansas City, Mo., Suzy Kreitz and her husband, Bill, of Polo, and Dee McFee and her husband, Mark, of Richmond; eight grandchildren, Christopher Carmichael, Jessica (Mikie) Pearson, LaQuisha Carmichael, Chelsea Baker, Aaren Mathes, Joel Baker, Kiersten Burnett and Stormie Shockey; and two great-grandchildren, Bailey Pearson and Zoey Baker.
In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Larry Wayne Mathes; brother, Charles Carmichael; special aunt, Lorene "Budgy" Covey; and other family members. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 2, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Memorial services will follow the visitation at 6:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Woodland Cemetery in Richmond. Arrangements are under the direction of Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.
Published in Kansas City Star on 6/30/2009
Kenneth Garland Carmichael was born Oct. 16, 1943 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Melvin Otto and Lucille (Covey) Carmichael. He married Leah Imogene Claypole of Richmond on Nov. 2, 1963; she preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 1981. He married Laura Eileen George of North Kansas City, Mo., on March 20, 1982; she survives of the home.
Toby was a carpenter and had belonged to the Local 1904 Carpenters Union of Kansas City, Mo., working for 35 years in the area. He was of the Christian faith and had lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a member of the Missouri Horseshoe Pitchers Association for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing and dancing. Toby had worked at Ford Motor Company a short while before becoming a carpenter.
In addition to his wife, Laura, survivors include: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Penny Jean Shockey and her husband, Sam, of Richmond, Donna Lynn Baker and her husband, Kenny, of Hardin, and Karen Lynne Mathes of Richmond; three brothers and sisters-in-laws, Donald Carmichael and his wife, Rita, of Cowgill, Robert Carmichael and his wife, Debbie, of Richmond, and Melvin Carmichael Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Wood Heights; four sisters and two brothers-in-laws, Betty Lou Davis of Richmond, Melva J. Barb of North Kansas City, Mo., Suzy Kreitz and her husband, Bill, of Polo, and Dee McFee and her husband, Mark, of Richmond; eight grandchildren, Christopher Carmichael, Jessica (Mikie) Pearson, LaQuisha Carmichael, Chelsea Baker, Aaren Mathes, Joel Baker, Kiersten Burnett and Stormie Shockey; and two great-grandchildren, Bailey Pearson and Zoey Baker.
In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Larry Wayne Mathes; brother, Charles Carmichael; special aunt, Lorene "Budgy" Covey; and other family members. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 2, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Memorial services will follow the visitation at 6:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Woodland Cemetery in Richmond. Arrangements are under the direction of Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.
Published in Kansas City Star on 6/30/2009
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