Obituaries

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

Francis John Malloy

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Francis J. Malloy, who departed this life on November 3rd , 2025 in

Jeffrey Mark “Jeff” Brawner

Jeffrey “Jeff” Mark Brawner, 67, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on his family farm on November 3, 2025, a place he had proudly called

Rodney Eugene Fincher

Rodney Eugene Fincher, 58, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. The son of Tim

Sandra Lea (Knowles) Flynn

Sandra Lea (Knowles) Flynn, 78, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. Born June 28,

Alma “Claudine” (Bragg) Frazier

Alma “Claudine” Frazier, Novinger, Missouri Passed away November 1, 2025, at The Pines Rehabilitation Center in Kirksville, Missouri. She was born February 2, 1939,

Lyndia Lea Billington

Lyndia Lea Billington, 76, of Green Castle, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Sullivan County Memorial Hospital. The daughter of Clyde and

Garry Leroy Mathes

Garry Leroy Mathes, 85, of Glenwood, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Boone Hospital, Columbia, Missouri. The son of Roy and Allene

Marilyn Elaine (Lorence) Ratliff

Marilyn Elaine (Lorence) Ratliff, 76, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at her home. Born August 30, 1949 in Kirksville, Missouri,

Samantha Kay (Thomas) Tillett

Samantha Kay (Thomas) Tillett March 3, 1945-November 4, 2025   Samantha Kay (Thomas) Tillett 80, of Worthington, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, November 4,

Edgar Lee Berry

Edgar Lee Berry May 2, 1946- November 3, 2025 Edgar Lee Berry, 79, of rural Glenwood, Missouri passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 unexpectedly

Curtis Ryan Kinney

Curtis Ryan Kinney February 28, 1977-October 21, 2025   Curtis Ryan Kinney, 48 of Lancaster, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at

Norma Lea (Robinson) Beeler

Norma Lea (Robinson) Beeler June 4, 1944-October 21, 2025   Norma Lea (Robinson) Beeler passed away unexpectedly at her home in Lancaster, MO on

George Charles Bradburn JR

George Charles Bradburn Jr. November 1, 1947 – October 24, 2025George Charles Bradburn Jr., born in LaPorte, IN, passed away on Friday, October 24,

Gary Wesley Clark

Gary Wesley Clark, a beloved figure in his community and a lifelong farmer, passed away on November 1, 2025, just days shy of celebrating

Beverly Kitts

Beverly Joice Kitts, 94, of The Pines died October 29 at the Kirksville Regional Medical Center of complications from a fall and broken hip.

Jacquelyn Virginia Settlage

Jacquelyn Virginia Settlage, 91, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 29, 2025. Born on September 10, 1934,

Robert “Bob” Wilson

Robert “Bob” Craig Wilson, 83, of rural Glenwood MO, passed away surrounded by family who loved him dearly. Born on July 4, 1942, at

Shelly Lynn Hills

Shelly Lynn Hills, 47, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025, at La Plata Nursing Home. Shelly was born January

Vincent Albert Prostko

Vincent Albert Prostko, a distinguished retired Air Force officer and engineer, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, in Kirksville, Missouri. He was born

Ma Linda Beaudoin

Ma Linda Beaudoin, 56, of Milan, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan. Ma Linda is survived

Michael Kevin Taylor

Michael Kevin Taylor of Browning, Mo passed away peacefully June 6, 2025 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo. Michael was

Annalu Sears

Annalu Sears, 92, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at Northland Rehab in Kansas City. Annalu was born September 1,

Ricky Royal Davis

Ricky Royal Davis, age 67 of LaBelle, MO passed away October 6, 2025, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born February

Donald Eugene Wheeler

Donald Eugene Wheeler passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Schuyler Co Nursing Home at the age of 91 years. The son of

Larry “Red” Billington

Larry “Red” Billington, 85, of Green Castle, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Brookfield Health Care Center in Brookfield, MO. Larry

Clifford Ray Yearns

Clifford Ray Yearns November 12, 1940 – October 20, 2025 Clifford Ray Yearns, 84 of Downing Missouri passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025

Retta Vondalea Ringer

Retta “Vondalea” Ringer, 95, of Macon, Missouri joined her heavenly father on October 17, 2025. Vondalea was born in Hayes County, Nebraska on January

Darlene Doris Findling

Darlene Doris Findling, age 95, of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Brunswick Nursing Home in Brunswick, Missouri. Born March

Tommy Rex Farwell

Tommy Rex Farwell, 85, of Green Castle, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The son of Otto

Vicki Lynn (Morehead) Rehm

Vicki Lynn (Morehead) Rehm, 76, of Kirksville, Missouri, went to be with her Raymond, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Highland Crest Memory Care. The

Nellie “Hazel” (Walker) Grissom

Nellie Hazel (Walker) Grissom, 100, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri.

Virgil Dean Rusk

Virgil Dean Rusk, 78, of Brashear, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Born November 14, 1946, in Gibbs,

Joy Christy (Beerbower) Garr

Joy Christy (Beerbower) Garr was ushered to Heaven on October 5, 2025. Welcoming her to Heaven was her Mother and Father, Barbara Beerbower and

Darrel Lee Craig

Darrel Lee Craig, 85, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at The Pines in Kirksville. The son of Earl and Laura

Katherine Elizabeth Clippard Matheney

Katherine Elizabeth Clippard Matheney (Betty) was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 5, 1931 and passed away in Kirksville, Missouri on September 20

Carlos James West

Carlos James West, born on January 22, 1992, was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend who brought joy and laughter to everyone

James Stephen Higgins

James “Jim” Stephen Higgins, 93, passed away on Oct. 11 surrounded by loving family after fighting a brave battle with cancer. Jim is survived

Mary Kathleen Lowe

Mary Kathleen Lowe, 83, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on October 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and

Carol Jean (Fowler) Dage

Carol Jean (Fowler) Dage age 67 passed away peacefully in her home on September 22, 2025, after a courageous 11-year battle with cancer. Carol was

Jerry Odell Sylvara

Jerry O’Dell Sylvara was born in Brookfield, Missouri on March 30, 1941 the son of Richard and Olive Ruby (Nee) Lefler Sylvara. Jerry was

Deanna Kaye Allison

Deanna Kaye Allison, age 84, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away peacefully on the evening of September 26, 2025, at the La Plata Nursing

John Franklin Sako, III

John Franklin Sako III, age 90, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his home. Born February 18, 1935, in

Richard Dale Wood

Richard Dale Wood, age 89 of Brashear, MO passed away, Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Macon Care Center, Macon, MO Born October 11,

Norma G. Howerton

Norma G. Howerton, age 92, of Hurdland, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, MO. She

Shirley Marlene Hall

Shirley Marlene Hall, 81, of rural Novelty, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at the LaBelle Manor in LaBelle, Missouri. She was born

Judy Arlene McElhinney

Judy Arlene (Swinderman) McElhinney December 15, 1942-September 23, 2025   Judy Arlene (Swinderman) McElhinney, 82 of rural Queen City, Missouri passed away at the

Donald Lee Eiffert

Donald Lee Eiffert September 12, 1940 – October 6, 2025 Donald Lee Eiffert, 85 of Belleview, Missouri passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025

Judy Kay (Howard) Mathews

Judy Kay (Howard) Mathews June 16, 1939-October 9, 2025   Judy Kay (Howard) Mathews, daughter of Marvin Harold and Edyth Marie (Swarts) Howard, was

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.