Obituaries

Apr 26, 2023

Eleanor Nichole Anne Smith, the daughter of Darien Cole and Falisha Dawn (Couch) Smith passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 shortly after birth.

Eleanor is survived by her parents, Darien and Falisha; two brothers, Liam and Levi Smith; grandparents, Lewis Couch, Kelly Schaffer,...

Apr 23, 2023

Jim Tipton, 79, of rural Newtown, Missouri, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

James Earl Tipton was born in Kirksville, Missouri, on July 24, 1943, the son of Orland L. and Fay (Yardley) Tipton. He attended grade school at the rural Centergrove school near his home and graduated from Newtown-Harris High...

Apr 21, 2023

Madeline E. Diveley, 98 of Kirksville passed peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of William and Mary Jane (Erskine) Horton, she was born August 16, 1924 in Des Moines, Iowa....

Apr 20, 2023

Christopher Smith 1948-2023

Christopher Benjamin Smith, age 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 20, 2023 after battling end stage renal disease. He fought hard until the very end and passed away peacefully at his home in Georgetown, Texas surrounded by his beloved wife and two daughters.

Apr 19, 2023

Jerry Noble Hatfield, 81, passed away at his home in Centerville, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family, at 11:11 pm on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Jerry Noble Hatfield was born in Graysville, Missouri, on September 25, 1941, the son of Noble and Eithel (Richmond) Hatfield. He attended country schools and Livonia High School. He worked...

Apr 19, 2023

Steven Reed, 59, of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, Missouri, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Steven Leroy Reed was born in Rock Island, Illinois, on September 11, 1962, the son of James R. and Nancy (McGlothlin) Reed. He attended schools in Putnam County and later obtained his GED. He...

Apr 13, 2023

Joseph Samuel Dorris, 55 of Livonia, MO passed away Thursday (April 13 th , 2023) at his farm in Livonia, MO.

The son of Charles and JoAnn (Gascho) Dorris, Joe was born August 24 th , 1967 in Port Sulphur, LA. On June 22 nd , 1991 in Greentop, MO, Joe was united in marriage to Angie...

Apr 11, 2023

Clayton Shady, Jr., 69, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.  He had been a patient there for two weeks.

Clayton Robert Shady, Jr. was born in Jackson County, Iowa, on July 19, 1953, the son of Clayton Lyle and Betty Lenora (Evers) Shady, who preceded him...

Apr 8, 2023

Mary E. Catlett a long time resident of Kirksville passed away April 8, 2023 at the age of 94.

The daughter of Luther and Gladys Mae (Hughes) Nibarger, she was born July 22, 1928 in Livingston County, Missouri.

Mary is survived by her three children, Danny Pritchett of Madison,...

Apr 8, 2023

Irvin Hogg, 96, of Livonia, Missouri, slipped away peacefully in Jesus’ arms while surrounded by his family at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Irvin had been a resident of the Putnam County Care Center for almost four years.

Irvin Leon Hogg was born in Worthington, Missouri, on February 19, 1927,...

Apr 7, 2023

J Evans Biehl, 90 of Kirksville passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Missouri.

The son of Leslie and Dorothy (Evans) Biehl, he was born December 2, 1932 in Queen City, Missouri. On May 18, 1952 in Queen City, Missouri he was united in marriage to Janice Hyman and she preceded him...

Apr 5, 2023

Gloria Rhoads, 90, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.  She had been a resident there for a brief time.

Gloria Janet (Mills) Rhoads was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on April 28, 1932, the daughter of Orion and Hazel (Gaddis) Mills.  Gloria was born with...

Apr 5, 2023

Catherine (Cathy) Alice Halferty, 75, of Clear Lake, IA (formally of Unionville, MO) passed away at the Oakwood Care Center on April 5, 2023.

Cathy Halferty was born on June 7, 1947 in St. Charles, MO, the daughter of William and Gladys (Clinkenbeard) Bothe. She was baptized and confirmed at the United Church of Christ in Old...

Apr 3, 2023

Dr. Stanley H. Bohon passed away at The Pines on April 3, 2023. He had been a resident there for two weeks. He was 100 years young.

Stanley was the third son born to Dr. Samuel B. Bohon and Ethel Bondurant Bohon, on July 10, 1922.

Stanley was a graduate of Kirksville Senior High in...

Apr 1, 2023

Barry V. Cundiff passed away April 1, 2023. He was born in Kirksville, Missouri on June 18, 1961, the son of William Vincil Cundiff and Doris Nola Gardner Cundiff, in Kirksville, Missouri.

Barry married his wife Audrey in Jefferson City in 1992. They have one son, Brody, who was born in 2008. Also surviving are brother, Kirby...

Mar 31, 2023

Franklin Donovan Wayman, age 91, peacefully passed away and returned to his heavenly home on March 31st , 2023.He had resided for the past several months in the La Plata Nursing home in La Plata, Missouri.

Frank was born October 3 rd , 1931 in Greentop, Missouri, to Virgie Maurine (Mikel) and Donovan Eldon Wayman. He was...

Mar 31, 2023

Rodney D. Kiger, 70 of Queen City, Missouri passed away Friday, march 31, 2023 at the LaPlata Nursing Home.

The son of James Irvie and Mary Mae (White) Kiger, her was born March 10, 1953 in Kirksville, Missouri.

Rodney will be cremated and no service will be held.

Mar 30, 2023

Charles Jerome “Jerry” Morris, 84 of Kirksville passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at his home.

The son of Stanley and Dorothy (Roberts) Morris, he was born September 16, 1938 in Moberly, Missouri. On June 28, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois he was united in marriage to Linda L. Massey.

Jerry is survived by his wife,...

Mar 23, 2023

Carol E. Jones, age 98 of Kirksville, Missouri died March 23, 2023 at Jefferson City Manor Care.

The daughter of Thomas Roy and Stella Gladys Ashby, she was born on November 23, 1924 in Queen City, Missouri. She was married to Paul Jones on August 19, 1949 in Glasgow, Montana.  He preceded her in death February 19,...

Mar 22, 2023

Ricky Summers, 65, of Unionville, MO, passed away at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO, on March 22, 2023.

Ricky Dean Summers was born on June 4, 1957, the son of Donald and Rebecca (Patterson) Summers.  Ricky graduated from Putnam County High School in Unionville, MO, in 1975. Ricky worked for Viskase in Centerville, IA, for 41...