Obituaries

Nov 8, 2020

Audry Atholene Cook, 99, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Sullivan County Memorial Hospital on November 8, 2020.

Atholene was born in Putnam County near Unionville, MO, on November 3 rd , 1921, the daughter of George and Mary Ocal Carter Davis.  In 1940 Atholene married Lester Cook. Atholene and Lester had 4 children. Atholene was...

Nov 7, 2020

Isabell Rose Garrison, 96, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 7, 2000 at Kirksville Manor Care.

The daughter of William Laughlin Nolan and Rose Isabell Kartes was born August 22,1924 in Big Creek Township, Oscoda County, Michigan.

Isabell is survived by her children; Jean Elizabeth Van Gorkum of California, John Kenneth Young (Barbara)...

Nov 7, 2020

Jean Logan, 76, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer.

Jean Logan was born in Lemons, MO, on June 24, 1944, the daughter of James and Erma (Housten) Lorence.  She attended the Hillcrest school and later completed her training to become a licensed Real Estate Agent. On...

Nov 6, 2020

Rick Dale Rhoads, 58, of Unionville, Missouri passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on November 6 th , 2020.

Rick Rhoads was born in Unionville, MO on September 11 th , 1962, to Dale and Alma (Montgomery) Rhoads.  After graduation Rick attended welding school to receive his certification.  Rick joined the Brotherhood-Boilermakers and worked with...

Nov 4, 2020

Jay L. Sizemore, 52 of Kirksville passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his home.

The son of Darrell Wayne and Melvina (Pettit) Sizemore, he was born July 4, 1968 in Kirksville, Missouri.

Jay is survived by one son, Dustin Sizemore of Kirksville; his mother, Melvina Sizemore of Kirksville; two brothers, Jerry Sizemore and wife...

Nov 1, 2020

James Laverne Martin

Jim Martin passed away early Sunday morning, (November 1, 2020) at his rural Putnam County home.

The son of Clyde and Ruby (Mathes) Martin he was born February 2, 1940, in rural Putnam County.

He grew up in Putnam County and attended Brassfield Rural School through eighth grade....

Oct 30, 2020

Sylvia Irene Pearson, 89, of Unionville passed away at the Putnam County Care Center on October 30, 2020.

Sylvia Irene Pearson was born in Unionville, Missouri, on May 31, 1931, the daughter of Floyd and Mary (Steele) Anders.  She was married to her childhood sweetheart Harold E. (Short) Pearson on March 29, 1948, and he preceded her...

Oct 30, 2020

Mary C. Ford, 43 of Kirksville passed away Friday, October 30, 2020.

The daughter of Francis Leon and Dolly Joy (Reeves) Tonkinson, she was born November 22, 1976 in Kirksville, Missouri.

Mary is survived by two children, Lillian Heather Rose Tonkinson of Albany, MO and Lane Andrew Dale Kirkham of Queen City, MO; her father,...

Oct 23, 2020

Jerry Todd, 86, of Newtown, Missouri, died at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville, Missouri, on October 23, 2020.

Jerry Wayne Todd was born near Pollock on the Marley place on November 11, 1933.  He was the son of Nova Oden and Mary L. (Doolin) Todd, who preceded him in death.  He attended grades 1-8 at...

Oct 22, 2020

Mark Johnston, 48 of Kirksville passed away October 22, 2020 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

The son of Darrell and Patsy (Logston) Johnston, he was born February 14, 1972 in Quincy, Illinois.

Mark will be cremated and no service will be held.

Oct 21, 2020

Dean Trimble, 88, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.  He had been in declining health for several months.

Dean H. Trimble was born in Promise City, Iowa, on December 28, 1931, the son of Cloyd and Ethel (Hellyer) Trimble, who preceded him in death.  Dean was...

Oct 19, 2020

Barbara Sue Cheney, 65 of Kirksville died, Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home in Kirksville.

Barbara was born October 7, 1955 in Houston, Texas, to parents Robert H. and Loretta N. (Douthitt) Cheney. She had three older siblings, two brothers, Larry O. Douthitt and George “GR” Cheney, and one sister, Sterling Grissom.

Barbara attended...

Oct 19, 2020

Marvel Melissa Clarkson passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 19, 2020, at the age of 100.

She was born on September 5, 1920, in Yarrow, MO. She was the daughter of Elmer and Retha (Euretha Biggs) Prather.

On May 25, 1940, she was united in marriage to Burl William Clarkson in...

Oct 18, 2020

Basil L. Roof, 85, of Lemons, MO passed away at the Kirksville Regional Medical Center on October 18, 2020.  Basil was born in Lemons, MO on April 22, 1935 to Deward and Letha Roof.

Basil graduated from Unionville High School in 1953.  Shortly after graduation Basil was drafted into the US Army for 2 years.  Upon his...

Oct 18, 2020

Sara Graves Aeschliman

Sara Graves was born September 6, 1931, the fourth, and only red head, of the six daughters to Ivalee (Lucas) and Gerald Graves.  The sisters remained good and loving friends all of their lives. Sara passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri.

Oct 18, 2020

Frank E. Hoog, D.O. of Carmel, Indiana departed this life October 18, 2020. We take comfort in knowing he is in a better place, free of pain and suffering. He was born March 25, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri, the first born of seven children, to parents Frank M. Hoog and Kathryn (Checkett) Hoog.

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Oct 17, 2020

Paul Brian Purkeypile, 58, of Unionville, MO passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 17th, 2020, of natural causes.

Paul Purkeypile was born at Scott Air Force Base, IL on September 24th, 1962, the son of Donald and Maria (Rigo-Hernandez) Purkeypile. Paul then decided he wanted to join the Air Force to become an aviation mechanic. Having his...

Oct 16, 2020

Vicky Butler, 71, of Milan, Missouri, passed away at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri, on Friday, October 16, 2020.

Vicky Lynn Butler was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on December 17, 1948, the daughter of William and Betty (Thompson) Butler who preceded her in death.  Vicky was later adopted by Gerald Hiner at age seven...

Oct 12, 2020

Steve Dickerson, 64, of Lucerne, Missouri, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, October 12, 2020.

Steven Sheely Dickerson was born in Unionville, Missouri, on February 14, 1956, the son of Willis and Faye (Sheely) Dickerson.  He was raised in rural Unionville and graduated from Putnam County R-1 High School in 1974.  After a year in...

Oct 11, 2020

Patty Baldwin, 82, of Battlefield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home in the company of her family on Sunday, October 11, 2020.

Patty Sue Baldwin was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 23, 1938, the daughter of Ernest Witherspoon and Annie Dehoma (Norman) Hamilton, who preceded her in death.  She graduated from Livonia (Missouri) High...