Obituaries

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

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.

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