Ralph Wade Buchanan Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on April 15, 2026, at the age of 86, Ralph Wade Buchanan in Independence, Missouri, born in Kansas City, Missouri passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ralph Wade Buchanan to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Buchanan and Grace Buchanan; and his stepson Jeffrey Frakes. He is survived by: his wife Joni Frakes; his daughter Haley Atkins (Jay); his stepdaughter Cheri Russel; his daughter-in-law Mary Frakes Cordes; his grandchildren, Parker Atkins, Georgia Atkins, Phoebe Atkins, Graham Atkins, Jacob Russell, Kaitlyn Russell, Elizabeth Frakes, Sarah Frakes and Emily Frakes; his brother Cecil Buchanan (Gloria); his niece Brandi Kamlieter; and his nephew Ben Buchanan.