Obituaries

Local and area obituaries will be listed on this page. The information will be provided by funeral homes in conjunction with each family.

Dennis Lee McElroy

Dennis Lee McElroy, 76, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on August 19, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 20, 1949, the

Perry Thomas Williams

Perry Thomas Williams, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, in Kirksville, Missouri, at the age of 98.

Merle Julia (DeNeut) Carlisle

Merle Julia (DeNeut) Carlisle, 98 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed on to heaven on September 24, 2025. Merle was born on December 20, 1926 in

Donald George Weichelt

Donald George Weichelt, 86 of Novinger, MO passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Born on January 25, 1939, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to

Richard “Dick” Wayne Parsons

Richard “Dick” Wayne Parsons, born on September 20, 1943, in Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home in Kirksville on 14, 2025. He

Richard Dean Harrison

Richard Dean Harrison, born on October 9, 1936, in Burlington, IA, passed away on September 21, 2025. Richard had a deep appreciation for life

Jason Scott Meeker

Jason Scott Meeker, 52, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the University Missouri Hospital in Columbia. The son of Ronald

John Ralph Grgurich

John Ralph Grgurich, 71, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away, Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the University Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri. John was the

Jacquelyne Sue (Lawson) Gates

Jacquelyne Sue (Lawson) Gates, 84, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025 at her home. The daughter of the late Ross Clell

Fred Joseph Rock

Fred Joseph Rock, 92, of Webster Groves, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in his home with his attentive and kindhearted

Madonna Carol Noland

Madonna Carol Noland, 82, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at her home in Green City, Missouri. Madonna was born July 10, 1943, in

Donna Marie Scoggin

Donna Marie Scoggin age 86 of LaBelle, MO passed away Thursday evening at Country Aire Retirement Center at Lewistown, MO. Born September 20, 1938

Ronald Francis Westhoff

Ronald Francis Westhoff, born on February 27, 1948, in Memphis, Missouri, passed away on September 14, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.

John William Henderson

John William Henderson, age 86, of rural Ewing, MO, passed away peacefully Tuesday night, September 16, 2025, at his home with Shirley by his

David Lee Walker

David Lee Walker, age 67 of Newark, MO passed away Sunday evening at his home in Newark, MO. Born May 28, 1958, in Kirksville,

Tila Sue (Luddeke) Gardine

Tila Sue (Luddeke) Gardine February 25, 1947 – September 19, 2025 Tila Sue (Luddeke) Gardine, 78 of Downing, Missouri passed away in the presence

Rosetta Mae Ayer

Rosetta Mae Ayer December 23, 1944 –September 18, 2025 Rosetta Mae Ayer, 80 of Concordia, Missouri, formerly of Downing, Missouri passed away at the

Clarence Ray Kinney

Clarence Ray Kinney August 30, 1940 – September 17, 2025 Clarence Ray Kinney, 85 of Bloomfield, Iowa, formerly of Downing, Missouri, passed away on

Raymond Arthur Healy

Raymond Arthur Healy was born Aug.4, 1951 in Carroll, Iowa with his twin brother Roger. The twins were the first children for William and

Sandra Kay Pulliam

Sandra Kay Pulliam, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on August 19, 2025, at the Schuyler County Nursing Home. Born

Dr. Richard Paul Valuck

Dr. Richard Paul Valuck, formerly of Kirksville, Missouri passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 4, 2025

Donald Ray Hall

Donald Ray Hall, aged 89 years, passed away at his home on Monday, August 25, 2025. Donald was born on August 13, 1936, near

Anna Mae Hunziker

Anna Mae Hunziker, age 91, of Hurdland, MO passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, MO.  

Barbara Ann (Shelangoski) Rice

Barbara Ann Rice (Shelangoski), 73, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center with her daughters and friends

Cheryl Renee (Sayres) Cook

Cheryl Renee Cook (Sayres) of Kirksville passed away peacefully with the love of family and friends around her at age 70, on Wednesday, September

Nancy “Carroll” (Linhart) Snyder

Nancy “Carroll” (Linhart) Snyder, 89, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The daughter of the

Betty Ruth (King) Munn

Betty Ruth (King) Munn, 90, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri.

Edna Faye LaFaver

Edna Faye LaFaver, 90, of Green City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. Edna was

Katherine “Kathie” Clay

Katherine Ann Clay (McWhirter) 76 years old passed away peacefully at her home with her family on September 5, 2025. She was born in

Michael Allen Johnson

Michael Allen Johnson, 58, of Green City, Missouri, passed away, Sunday, August 31, 2025 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Mike was born August

Travis Dale Harp

With great sadness and love, we announce the passing of Travis Dale Harp, who left us on August 30, 2025. He was a man

Nancy Ola Webb

Nancy Ola Webb, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, was born on September 20, 1950, in Kirksville, Missouri. She passed away peacefully on August

Karla Dawn Walker

Karla Dawn Walker, born on September 2, 1964, in Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri. She led a

Selma Elnora Davis

Selma Elnora Ray Davis was born April 14, 1939 in a small rural home south of Green Castle, Missouri. She was the second child

Carol Ann (Johnson) Tilman

Carol Ann (Johnson) Tilman, 71, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her home with family by her side. The daughter

Ronnie “Joe” Manchester

Ronnie “Joe” Manchester, 64, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at his home. The son of the late Robert Lee and

June Olive Pierson

June “Olive” Pierson was born May 9, 1938 in Ilford, Essex England. She was the middle child of Florence “Nellie” and George Palmer. As

Herman E. Truitt

Herman Eugene Truitt, the only son of Jesse and Juanita (Jones) Truitt, entered his Heavenly home on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He passed peacefully

Nicole Marie (Score) Long

Nicole Marie Long, 49, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away at University Hospital unexpectedly, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 02, 2025. The

Lavon May

Lavon May, 97, of Quincy, Illinois, formerly of Hurdland, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Adam’s Pointe Assisted Living in Quincy,

Edith Ann “Annie” Fisher

She was born August 27, 1942 near Baring, MO, the daughter of Glennon Francis and Mary Kathleen Killday Marra.  She was united in marriage

Robert Lester Fleak

Robert Lester Fleak, age 80 of Hurdland, MO passed away early, Friday morning, September 12, 2025 at the LaBelle Manor Care Center at LaBelle,

Lowella Verne Marble

Lowella Verne Marble, age 106, of Edina, MO peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on  Monday, September 8, 2025 in the Knox County

Betty L. Overton

Betty L. Overton, 90, of rural Unionville, MO, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at The Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville, MO. The

William Steven “Billy” Steele

William Steven “Billy” Steele, 74, of Milan, Missouri, passed away on August 22, 2025. He was born on April 29, 1951, in Kirksville, Missouri,

Virginia Lee (Quint) Athon

Virginia Lee Athon (96) left her earthly home peacefully on August 22, 2025, in Kirksville, MO holding her grandson’s hand. She was born on

Jerry Lee Byrn

Jerry Lee Byrn, 85, of Brashear, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Born September 2, 1939, in Kirksville,

Pamela Jo “Pam” Ryan

Pam Ryan passed away on August 17, 2025. She was born Pamela Jo Graber on August 25, 1963, in Freeman, SD, to Chester (Chet)