Austin James Sthole, 37, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at his home surrounded by the love of his family.
The son of Jeff and Vickie (Baugher) Dodson and Harper Sthole Jr. (deceased), he was born October 24, 1986 in Kirksville, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father and father-in-law, Steven Preston. On April 6, 2013 in Novinger, Missouri, Austin was united in marriage to Samantha Preston.
Austin is survived by his wife Samantha of the home; his mother and father Vickie and Jeff Dodson of Novinger, MO; two sons, Connor Sthole and Jasper Sthole of the home; one daughter, Harper Sthole of the home; five brothers, Ian Sthole of Novinger, MO, Evan Sthole of Evans, GA, Adrian Dodson of Novinger, MO, Nathan Dodson of Milan, MO, and Caleb Dodson of Novinger, MO; one sister, Bethany Dodson of Columbia, MO; his grandparents, Janyce Baugher of Kirksville, MO, and Peggy Dodson of Novinger, MO.
Memorial services with military honors will be held 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Grace Community Bible Church in Kirksville, with Pastor Ben Jorden officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville, MO.
Memorial donations in memory of Austin may be made to his wife Samantha Sthole and may be left at Grace Community Bible Church or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.