Richard Needham Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on April 28, 2026, at the age of 82, Richard Needham of Isabella, Missouri passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Virgil William Needham and Lorraine Mary Needham; his brother-in-law Eric; and his brother Dennis Needham. He is survived by: his wife Susan Needham of Isabella, Missouri; his children, Cheri Hawes (Gregory) of Dardenne Prairie, Richard Needham (Deidre) of DeSoto, Tricia Smith (Ronald) of Fulton and Dennis Needham (Natasza) of Foristell, Missouri; his siblings, Patricia Wilson (John) of Stoutsville and Robert Needham (Sharon) of St. Louis, Missouri; his siblings-in-law, Deborah Needham, Brenda, Tom and Mitchell; and his grandchildren, Kevin, Richard, Shana, Jacob, Travis, Truman and Winston. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Backstoppers (backstoppers.org/donate (http://backstoppers.org)), 1600 South Brentwood Blvd. | Suite 220 Brentwood, MO 63144 or plant a tree in his memory.
