Obituaries
Cathy Elaine Adams
Jun 30, 2025
Cathy Elaine Adams, 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at The Arbors in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born on June 12, 1956, in Kirksville, MO, Cathy was the daughter of Wilford “Jack” and Opal Walker. She was welcomed into heaven by her parents; her sister, Patricia “Pat” Fredman; her brother, Charles Walker; her dear friend and companion, Robert “Bob” Henselman;...
John Arthur Auxter
Jun 30, 2025
John Arthur Auxter, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, peacefully departed this world on June 30, 2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. Born on November 20, 1954, in Kirksville, John grew to be a man whose kindness and compassion left an indelible mark on all who had the honor of knowing him.
A proud graduate of Kirksville High...
Charles Davis Acuff
Jun 28, 2025
Charles Davis Acuff Senior, 90, passed away on June 28, 2025. He is survived by his two children, Suzanne Acuff Crabtree and Charles Davis Acuff Jr.; his sister and brother-in-law, Marti and Bill Koch; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Charles was born August 25, 1934, in Louisiana, MO, the son of Davis H. and Ann Acuff. He attended...
Donna Stribling
Jun 27, 2025
Donna Mae Stribling, age 84, of LaPlata, MO passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 at LaPlata Nursing Home. She was born on July 10, 1940 on a farm in rural Hurdland, MO. Her parents were Willard (Butch) Long and Velma Mae Queen.
Donna graduated from Kirksville Senior High School and soon went to work for the telephone company as...
Harold Dean Aldridge
Jun 21, 2025
Harold Dean Aldridge, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on June 21, 2025, at the Schyler County Nursing Home, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his family and community. Born on February 11, 1952, in Monmoutti, Illinois, Harold's journey through life was marked by both personal and professional accomplishments that reflected...
Alvin Clark
Jun 18, 2025
Alvin E. Clark, Jr., 91, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2025.
Born on February 18, 1934, in Mercer, Missouri, Alvin was the son of Alvin E. “Billy” and Anna (Gann) Clark. Alvin graduated from Mercer High School in 1952. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany as a radio operator...
Marguerite Lenora Robison
Jun 15, 2025
Marguerite Lenora Robison, 89, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025.
Born March 28, 1936, in Adair County, Missouri, Marguerite was the daughter of Domenic and Mary (Brugioni) Amidei. She graduated from Novinger High School in 1955 and went on to work for the shoe factory and McGraw’s. In time, she dedicated herself fully to her greatest passion,...
Mabel Montgomery Hill
Jun 10, 2025
Mabel Madaline Montgomery Hill passed away on June 10, 2025 in her home on her farm in Southwest Adair County. She was the age of 105 years and 4 months at the time of her death.
Mabel was born January 29, 1920, in South Gifford, Missouri, to Harry and Jennie (Bradley) Montgomery. She lived there in her family home until she...
Margaret Anne DeVito
Jun 9, 2025
Margaret Anne DeVito, a cherished soul who touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, in Kirksville, Missouri, at the age of 90. Born on October 7, 1934, in Corydon, Iowa, Margaret lived a life rich with love, kindness, and unwavering strength.
Margaret was a proud alumna of Truman State University, where she forged lifelong friendships and...
Janice Kay Jones
Jun 7, 2025
Janice K. Jones, 80, of Missouri, passed away on June 7, 2025. Born on September 28, 1944, to Lafe and Lucille (Walters) Hocker, Janice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose legacy will live on in the lives she touched.
Janice graduated from Novinger High School in 1962 and married the love of her life, Dennis Jones, on...
Ralph Kenneth Dromey
Jun 3, 2025
Ralph Kenneth Dromey, age 76, of Taylor, Missouri, a loving husband, beloved grandfather, and caring father, passed away on June 3, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Born on November 20, 1948, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Virgil and Zoa (Malone) Dromey who preceded him in death.
He completed his education in the Knox County Schools at Edina, Mo....
Jane Ellen Byrd
May 17, 2025
Jane Ellen Byrd, age 89, of Kirksville, Missouri died and went to her heavenly home May 17th, 2025 in Kirksville, Missouri at the Northeast Regional Hospital.
She was born December 2nd, 1935 at Matthews, Missouri, the only child of Alfred and Juanita Cunningham Byrd, both of whom preceded her in death.
Jane is survived by "her girls" Nita Jeffries, Glenda Newell, Lyn...
Charles Giovannini
May 9, 2025
Charles R. Giovannini, age 88, passed away on May 9 in Kirksville, Missouri, surrounded by family. Born on November 3, 1936, in Novinger, Missouri, Charles was the son of John and Anna (Bartosik) Giovannini. He graduated from Kirksville High School in 1954 and went on to attend Northeast Missouri State College (now Truman State University). On August 17, 1959, he...
Ronald A Knight
May 3, 2025
Ronald Allen Knight Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep at The Pines ACC on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Kirksville, MO.
Ron was born on August 29, 1937 in Miami, AZ. He moved frequently as a child, before eventually settling in Globe, AZ and graduating from Globe High School in 1955. He later attended Brigham Young University, where...
James Madden
Apr 9, 2025
James Madden, a beloved figure known for his warmth and infectious humor, passed away peacefully at his home on April 9, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on June 15, 1940, in Kirksville, Missouri, James spent his early years in Novinger, Missouri, where he attended school and began forming the childhood stories that would later become cherished memories shared...
Brian Keith Ruggles
Apr 5, 2025
Brian Ruggles, 63, of Kirksville, passed away in his home on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Brian was born on Jaunuary 28, 1962 in Kirksville to Barbara Saulter (Ruggles/Jones) and Burnery (Bill) Ruggles. He is survived by his Mom of Macon, one sister Sheila (Bob) Wilcox, and three brothers Shawn Ruggles, Bill Ruggles Jr, and Woodrow (Alison) Saulter Jr, his granddaughter Marissa...
Mary Louise Slawson
Apr 1, 2025
Mary Louise (Davison) Slawson went to her eternal resting home on April 1, 2025. She was the daughter of Walter Sears Davison and Mary Christina (Umbarger) Davison.
Mary's education began at Prairie View School in Millard and she graduated from Kirksville High School. She later attended Drake University in Des Moines for two years studying accounting.
She later married Lester Gerald (Jerry)...
Roger Lee Butt
Mar 29, 2025
Roger Lee Butt, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully with his loving wife, of 70 years, by his side, on March 29, 2025, in Kirksville, Missouri, at the age of 92. He was born on June 16, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was married to Joan (Baumann) October 2, 1954 in Cedarburg Wisconsin. They enjoyed a...
Harl Buckallew
Mar 24, 2025
Harl Eugene Buckallew passed away in his home in Kirksville, Missouri on March 24, 2025. He was born August 25, 1940, in Putman Co. Mo. to Cecil Raymond Buckallew and Edna (Clay) Lay.
In 1959 he was married to Barbara Eileen Webber. There were three children born to this union. Alan Eugene Buckallew, Jeffrey Dean Buckallew and Brenda Denise Deichsel. In...
Betty Marie Pickens
Mar 23, 2025
Betty Pickens, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 23, 2025, at The Pines in Kirksville, Missouri. She was born on January 10, 1934, in Green Castle, Missouri, to Thomas and Emma (Pierce) Billington. She later graduated from Green City High School in 1951. Betty lived a life rich in love, hard work, and cherished moments.
Betty dedicated...
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