It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elza Ross Richards of Neosho, Missouri, who passed away on November 17, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elza Ross Richards to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Elza Thomas and Ethel Lee Hugoboom Richards; his wife Carolyn Ann Kraft; and his siblings, Marion Hopper, Mildred "Mickey" McCracken, Barbara "Bobbie" Richards, Ruthann Wilson, Lee and Dale "Pete" Richards.

He is survived by : his daughters, Paula Sumner (Alan), Lisa Hughes and Recia Lowery; his grandchildren, Charity Jett (Bretly), Rachel Vaughn (Jacob), Lauren Favre (David), Ruth Schneider (Jeff), Trey Lowery (Allison), Rhoda Sumner and Dakota Hughes; his great grandchildren, Braxton, Bowdrie Jett, Grayson, Toby Vaughn, Gadge Schneider, Charles Favre and Thea Lowery; and his siblings-in-law, Carol Richards, Jack and Carolie Kraft. He is also survived by relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clark Funeral Home