Bates County News

Friday, February 7, 2025

Tommy E. Reed, age 85 of Rich Hill

 Tommy E. Reed, age 85 of Rich Hill, Mo passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Heuser Funeral Home. A visitation will be held Monday, February 10, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. also at Heuser Funeral Home. Interment will be in Green Lawn Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the Vernon County Youth Fair or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society c/o Heuser Funeral Home.

Tommy is survived by his wife, Colleen Reed; daughters, Anita Byers and husband Steve, and Lori Mabe and husband Tom; sister, Patty Sue Cole; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.



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