Ratliffe's predisposition and his presence at Mizzou seem largely attributable to Kismet. Or more precisely, Kismyt, as his mother spells the word for fate for which she was named. "That's who allowed ...

James Hentz Ratliffe, 90, passed away on May 22, 2025, just eight days shy of 91 st birthday. He was born on born on May 30, 1934, to the late Raymond James and Olean York Ratliffe. He was a graduate ...