Obituary - Merl Richards

Funeral services for Merl Ray Richards of Blue Springs, Missouri, formerly of Independence, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.  Visitation prior to services 9 - 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 6 in Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Ray is survived by one sister, Ruth Ann Weatherman and husband Jim of Independence, Missouri and numerous nephews and nieces.