Laurie Ritchey, 75, Webb City, Mo.

Laurie Ellen ‘Vance’ Ritchey, 75, Webb City, Missouri, died Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Ft. Worth, Texas following a short illness. Born October 28, 1948 in North Bend, Oregon, Laurie was the daughter of late Herman and Virginia (McGuirk) Avey.Laurie graduated from Joplin High School with the class of 1968 and later received her associates degree at Missouri Southern State College. Most of her…