Obituaries

Aug 12, 2024

Loren Lee (Bill) Rowland

Bill Rowland 94, of Queen City passed away Monday (August 12, 2024) in the Schuyler County Nursing Home, where he resided the last several years.

The son of Orval Wesley and Golda Veach Rowland, he was born January 27, 1930, in Graysville, Missouri. He grew up in rural Putnam County and attended school in Livonia until he and...

Aug 10, 2024

Kathryn “Anne” Gramling, age 84, peacefully entered eternal rest on Aug 10, 2024 in Kirksville, Missouri.

She was born to Leo and Louise Widmer on Dec 13, 1939 in Salisbury, Missouri. Anne grew up with a great love for her Lord, Jesus Christ, and later coupled that with a degree in education which paved the way for many fulfilling years of...

Aug 9, 2024

E. Wayne Newman October 14, 1931 – August 9, 2024

E. Wayne Newman, surrounded by his family, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, August 9, 2024. First and foremost, Wayne was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He lived a life of service to his country, community and church; as...

Aug 8, 2024

Robert Eugene Atkinson 92, of Queen City, Missouri passed away August 8, 2024 at his home.

The son of Arthur and Carmelita Atkinson. He was born September 12, 1931 in Schuyler County, Missouri. He attended Jimtown School and graduated from Queen City High School with the class of 1949.

He was united in marriage to Alma Lorene McBee on July 4, 1952...

Aug 6, 2024

Eva Lee (Gillaspie) Elzey, 84 of Yuma, AZ (formally Queen City) passed away Tuesday (August 6th, 2024) in Yuma, Az.

The daughter of Albert Lee & Eva Anna Morris, Eva was born December 27th, 1939 in Muscatine, IA. On June 30th, 1957 in Kirksville, MO, Eva married Robert “Bob” Gillaspie who preceded her in death in 1995. Later she married Jerry...

Jul 31, 2024

Robert (Bob) Edward Sands, born on September 3, 1945, embarked on his life journey, which led him to peacefully pass away on July 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Robert, known affectionately as “Bob” to his friends and family, lived a life full of love and dedication to his family, leaving an unforgettable mark on all who knew...

Jul 21, 2024

Donald Partin, 91, of Unionville, MO, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024.  Donald Partin was born on March 1st, 1933, in eastern Putnam County, the son of Jessie Orval and Ora Lee Partin.

Donald attended 7 rural schools due to his parents’ moves within Putnam and Adair counties.  Donald finished 8th grade at Worthington, MO, continued...

Jul 20, 2024

Jane Ann Foglesong Correia 07/27/1954 – 07/20/2024 We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Jane Ann Correia, fondly known as Kini, to her grandchildren. She passed away unexpectedly at her home in Kauai on July 20, 2024.

The shock and sadness we feel today are a testament to Jane's special place...

Jul 10, 2024

Carleena Brown 54, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday evening (July 10, 2024) at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The daughter of Carl Lee and Saundra (Robinson) Davis she was born April 8, 1970 in Kirksville. She grew up and attended school in Putnam County, graduating from Unionville High School with the class of 1988.

Jul 5, 2024

Gareld “Gary” Everett Salisbury, 79 of Excelsior Springs, MO, (formerly of Putnam County) passed away at the Linden Woods Village in Gladstone, MO on July 5th, 2024.

Gary was born in Kentucky on September 13, 1944, the son of Basil and Mary (Millett) Salisbury. He graduated from Putnam County High School before serving in the Air Force...

Jul 3, 2024

Mary Catherine (Reeves) Stansberry, 89, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024.  She was born on February 8, 1935 in Rockdale, CO to Owen and Laura Lillian (Hotchkiss) Reeves.  On October 2, 1954 she was united in marriage to Richard Clarence Stansberry and to this union five children were born.

Mary is survived by...

Jun 29, 2024

Shiela Fonda Davis, 75, of Unionville, Missouri passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on June 29th, 2024.

Shiela was born in Ottumwa, IA, on April 6th, 1949, the daughter of Wilford Rick and (Hildred) Daniels. Shiela and her sisters were raised by their grandparents, John and Mattie Rick from an early age.  On November 12th,...

Jun 26, 2024

Nancy Kay Peterson, 69, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center. She had been a resident at the Kirksville Manor Care Center for the past two years. Nancy was born in Kirksville on August 1, 1954 to her late parents, Jim and Edith Young. She was...

Jun 25, 2024

Jerry Ross, 79, of Lucerne, Missouri, passed away at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a brief struggle with cancer.

Jerry Wayne Ross was born in Putnam County, Missouri, on February 13, 1945, the son of Lester and Mary (Kusyak) Ross, who preceded him in death.  He...

Jun 25, 2024

Tony Wayne Robertson, 76, passed away June 25, 2024 at his home in Kirksville, MO.

Born in Poteau, OK to Bill Robertson and Louise Farrar Robertson on October 7, 1947, he grew up in Garden Grove, CA spending summers with his grandparents in Oklahoma.  Tony graduated from Garden Grove High and attended Culver Stockton college to play...

Jun 18, 2024

Bruce Oertell, 71, of Livonia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.  Bruce had been battling cancer for over four years.

Bruce Stephen Oertell was born in Portland, Oregon, the son of Clarence and Maxine (Rollins) Oertell.  He spent childhood years in Portland, the state of Idaho, and Dubuque, Iowa.  He graduated...

Jun 16, 2024

Betty Grace England, 81 of Kirksville and wife of David England, went to the lord Sunday morning June 16th, 2024 in her home with family at her side after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Betty was born June 4th, 1943 in Edina, Missouri to Olin and Grace Mason. Her life was dedicated to the love of...

Jun 16, 2024

Theresa McClellan, 75, passed away at her home in Kirksville, Missouri, Sunday, June 16, 2024, following a long illness.

The daughter of Charles Woodrow and Alice Cook Kelly she was born September 19, 1948 in Kirksville, Missouri. She grew up in Kirksville and attended Kirksville High School, graduating with the class of 1968.

On February...

Jun 15, 2024

Betty F. Hines, 79 of Kirksville, MO passed away Saturday (June 15th, 2024) at Kirksville Manor Care in Kirksville.

Funeral Arrangements are in the care of Playle-Rimer-Millard Funeral Chapel.

Jun 14, 2024

Libby- Maude Elizabeth (Beall) Mills 90, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday (June 14, 2024) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of Joshua and Bonnie (Round) Beall. She was born December 27, 1933, in LaPlata, Missouri. On August 10th, 1949, she was united in marriage to Franklin Virgil Mills, Sr. who preceded her in...