Obituaries

Jun 22, 2021

Howard Bowman, 84, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Mosaic Life Medical Center in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, after a brief stay.

Howard Lee Bowman was born in Unionville, Missouri, on November 11, 1936, the son of Millard and Hazel (Lightfoot) Bowman, who preceded him in death.  He was reared in the...

Jun 22, 2021

Sandra Kay Lyons, 62 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

Sandra was born August 18, 1958 in Kirksville, Missouri to Harvey and Clara Belle (Eastman) Reed. She grew up in Kirksville.

She married Dewey Potter on September 30, 1976 and he preceded her in death on January 8, 1987. To his union three...

Jun 21, 2021

Robert (Bob) Mark Barrett was born April 15, 1924, in the old farm home near Skidmore, Missouri to Floyd R. Barrett and Okalla (Joda) Suttle Barrett. Bob was an identical twin to Richard (Dick) M. Barrett (Bernice) (Nevada, MO, 1924-2020). He also had a brother, James G. Barrett (Betty), and a sister, Elinor Rose Barrett Gurnon (Bob) who are...

Jun 21, 2021

Ellen Lee Wilhite, 84 of Kirksville passed away Monday, June 21 st , 2021 at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of Clifton and Vanda (Preston) Monroe, she was born November 3, 1936 in Kirksville, Missouri. On November 6, 1954 in Kirksville she was united in marriage to Verlin Wilhite.

Ellen is survived by her...

Jun 18, 2021

Denise Hamilton, 69, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center on June 18, 2021.

Denise was born on January 27, 1952, in Centerville, IA, the daughter of Dayton and Patricia (Perrin) Smith.  Denise was a lifetime resident of Putnam County and graduated from the Unionville High School. She married Dayton Hamilton and he...

Jun 17, 2021

Robert Mollick, age 76, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away June 17, 2021 after a courageous battle with renal failure.

The son of Charles Gottlieb Mollick and Julia Marie (Swanson) Mollick, Robert was born June 10, 1945, in Kirksville. He attended Kirksville public schools until moving to the family farm in Greentop. He graduated from Greentop High School...

Jun 14, 2021

Ray Virgil Tripp Jr. passed away tragically and unexpectedly on Monday, June, 14th 2021, at his home in Knox County, MO. Ray’s last day on our beautiful Earth was filled with the company and love of his dearest friends and family, helping others and preparing to visit his children out of state for Father’s Day. His presence is greatly...

Jun 9, 2021

Terry Joe Capps age 72 passed away June 9, 2021 after a 15 month battle with cancer.

The son of Hallie Capps and Betty Snyder he was born April 17, 1949 in Stahl, MO. On July 4, 1998 he married Brenda Platz Ferry in Kirksville, MO.

Terry is survived by his wife Brenda, Son Brian...

Jun 8, 2021

Teri Halley-Baldwin said farewell to loved ones and took her final breath early Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Teri passed in her home, surrounded by friends and family. The sun rose and the world welcomed Teri on March 20, 1959. On this day, the world became a little brighter. Teri was preceded in death by her mother Barbara Barnhill. After...

Jun 5, 2021

Ann Crawford Woodard (“Annie”),83, passed away on June 5, 2021, at her residence at Morningstar at Jordan Creek in West Des Moines, Iowa, where she lived the past three years.

Annie was born September 15, 1937, in Kahoka, Missouri, daughter of Valee Timmons Neagle and Richard Leroy Crawford. She moved to Des Moines in eighth grade where...

Jun 4, 2021

Dee LaVern Roberts

For nearly six decades, Dee Roberts has been a staple within the community and Kirksville R-III music program as the piano accompanist for choir and music classes.  But it was his passion and his knowledge for music that has left a strong impression on the Kirksville students and teachers he’s worked with during his...

Jun 4, 2021

Patricia Ann Conley, 70 of Kirksville passed away Friday, June 4 th , 2021 at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

Patricia is the daughter of Pearl and Betty (Dorman) Johnson and was born August 28 th , 1950 in Kirksville, MO. Patricia was united in marriage to Claude Conley in Greentop, MO.

Patricia is survived by...

Jun 2, 2021

Samuel F (Bud) Thompson passed away Wednesday, June 2 nd , 2021.

The son of Morris and Charlotte Thompson, he was born February 28, 1943 in Kirksville, MO.  On December 30, 1971 he was united in marriage to Cindy Pollock in Kirksville, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Dr. Tim...

May 31, 2021

Judith (Judi) Kay Keener Lewis, 76 of Greentop passed away Monday, May 31, 2021.

Judi was born October 27, 1944 to George W. and Adeline L. (Harris) Keener in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from East High School in 1962. In 1965 she married Ralph C. Lewis who preceded her in death. They have two sons, Dennis...

May 30, 2021

Troy Veach, 82, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center on Sunday, May 30, 2021, where he had been a resident for a short time.

Troy Joe Veach was born August 14,1938, at the home of his parents, Mary Audry (Hayes) and Rodney Bine Veach, in Unionville, Missouri. When he was 9 years old, he moved...

May 29, 2021

Sue Lee Brimer Magruder, 88, of Kirksville, Missouri, died Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Kirksville. Sue was born on June 26, 1932 near Bowling Green, MO, the daughter of Cecil R. Brimer and Lottie Maude (Stanley) Brimer.

When Sue was two years old she moved with her family to Powell, WY, where they homesteaded in the Big...

May 25, 2021

Bina “Barbara” Jarman went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 25 th , 2021.  She passed peacefully with family at her side.  She passed away at Olathe Health Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas,

Barbara was born in Unionville, MO, on January 8, 1938, to Neal and Bina (Wyckoff) Adkins and raised on their family farm...

May 24, 2021

Louise Bushnell, 90 passed away Monday May 24, 2021 at her home in rural Queen City.  She was born February 6, 1931 in Centerville, IA, the only surviving child of Clyde and Amy Weldon of Worthington, MO.

Louise lived all of her childhood in Worthington, MO and attended the Worthington school. Louise and her parents were members...

May 23, 2021

Rosalie Barbara Fry, 80 of Kirksville passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of Clara Wright, she was born October 19, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. On July 27, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois she married Donald Fry Sr.

Rosalie was preceded in death by her mother; her husband, Donald; one...

May 23, 2021

Edith Lanier White 103, of Kirksville passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. Lanier is survived by daughter-in-law, Linda Strong; grandchildren, Susan Gass, Steve Strong and Ron Strong; and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by niece, Diane Apa and nephew, Larry Attebery. She was preceded by her son, Dr. Ronald Edwin Strong, and husband, Leslie Wood White.

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