Obituaries

Jan 7, 2020

Florence Schoonover, 90, of rural Martinstown, MO, passed away at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO, on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

Florence Bernice Schoonover was born in Graysville, MO, on July 30, 1929, the daughter of Earl and Fannie Maude (Davidson) Hogg. She was reared near Graysville and graduated 8 th grade from the Graysville School....

Jan 2, 2020

Rebecca A. “Becky” Mansfield, 72 of Kirksville passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at The Arbors in Kirksville.

The daughter of Samuel David and Anna Sue (Howard) Harris, she was born July 23, 1947 in Moberly, Missouri. On July 28, 1967 in Kirksville she was united in marriage to Rick Mansfield.

Becky is survived by...

Dec 31, 2019

Doris C. Mulford, 86 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Northeast regional Medical Center.

The daughter of Arkes and Grace (Harris) Munn, she was born in Adair County, Mo on January 9, 1933.

On October 31, 1949 she married Orval L. Parks who preceded her in death in 1979. She later married...

Dec 28, 2019

Kenneth E. Jenkins, 59 of Hurdland, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home.

The son of Paul and Doris (Davis) Jenkins, he was born March 31, 1960 in St. Joseph, Missouri. On March 31, 2001 in Hurdland, Missouri he married Betty Culler.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Betty; one son, Adam...

Dec 27, 2019

Jim Kirkham, 80, of rural Livonia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 27, 2019. He had been in declining health for some time.

James Leroy Kirkham was born in Quincy, IL, on September 25, 1939, the son of James and Virginia (Wright) Kirkham. He was reared in Quincy and...

Dec 27, 2019

Jackie “Jack” L Thompson Sr. died on Friday, December 27, 2019. He was 77 years old.

He was born near Savanah, IA to Herbert ‘Lyle’ and Mary (Smallwood) Thompson. He served as an entertainer through the USO during the Vietnam war before playing guitar semi-professionally in Southern California for several years. He graduated as salutatorian from Hannibal...

Dec 23, 2019

Dr. Frank V. Colton, III, 84, of Leawood, Kansas, formerly of Kirksville, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019. The son of Frank and Lorraine (Lacy) Colton, he was born on November 15, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri. On August 13, 1960, he was united in marriage to Linda Kay (Elam) Colton.

Frank is survived by wife...

Dec 21, 2019

Gordon Dwayne Capps, 70, of Eastern Putnam County, passed away on December 21 st , 2019 at the Putnam County Care Center.

Gordon was born on August, 19, 1949 in Worthington, MO, the son of Glenn and Berneta (Hawkins) Capps. Gordon enjoyed most anything as long as it took place outside. He worked for many years as...

Dec 17, 2019

Robert Lee Brown, 93, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, after a stay of about three weeks.

Robert L. Brown was born in his family home west of Livonia, MO, on October 6, 1926, the son of Jasper and Audrey (Ferguson) Brown, who preceded him...

Dec 10, 2019

Connie Marie Kinne, 70, of Unionville, MO, passed away at her home on December 10, 2019, after a lengthy struggle with poor health.

Connie Kinne was born in Des Moines, IA, on October 30, 1949, the daughter of Max and Bette (Benoit) Van Rees. In 1982, Connie married Harold Kinne in Urbandale, IA. In 2004, they moved...

Dec 5, 2019

William Hallie Alexander, 96, of Unionville, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the Bristol Manor. His wife, Cleta (Roof) Alexander, preceded him in leaving this world March 5, 2008. In Hallie’s 96 years on this earth he survived histoplasmosis, colon cancer, triple by-pass heart surgery…. and the death of his one true love, Cleta.

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Dec 5, 2019

Albert M. Speaks, 77 of Kirksville passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at his home.

The son of Gail O. and Mildred P. (Cross) Speaks, he was born January 18, 1942 in Novinger, Missouri. On March 31, 1962 in Shawneetown, Illinois he was united in marriage to Anna L. Babb.

Albert is survived by his...

Dec 4, 2019

Donald “Red” Sylvara March 8, 1933 – December 4, 2019 “A LIFE WELL LIVED”

Donald Edward Sylvara known as “Red” by family and friends passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Kirksville, Missouri at the age of 86.

The son of Charles Richard and Ruby Olive (Leffler) Sylvara,...

Dec 2, 2019

Arlene Beall

Arlene Beall, 80 of St. Charles, Missouri passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at her home in St. Charles, MO.

Arlene has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a late date. She will be buried in the Highland Park Cemetery in Kirksville, MO....

Nov 30, 2019

Dr. Fred C. Tinning, age 83, unexpectedly went home to be with Jesus on November 30, 2019, after having had a broken heart since losing his sweetheart of nearly 62 years in February of this year. Fred was born August 15, 1936 to James and Susan (Smith) Tinning in Detroit, Michigan. His mom and dad were proud Scottish immigrants....

Nov 25, 2019

James Edward Steidel,59 of State Line, Indiana passed away in Izmir, Turkey.

James was born August 9, 1960 in Kankakee, Illinois to Richard and Cleeta (Clarkson) Steidel. He attended Newtown and Oakwood grade school in Illinois and graduated from Seeger High School in Indiana in 1978. He joined the United States Air Force as a medical technician...

Nov 19, 2019

Brent Allen Hayes, 54 of LaPlata, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his home.

The son of Charlie Chris and Jeannine (Grant) Hayes, he was born May 5 1965 in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine.

Brent is survived by his mother, Jeannine Hayes of LaPlata, MO; two sisters, Theresa Ann Hayes of Kirksville and Lorinda Jean...

Nov 19, 2019

Jerry Dee Conner, 71 of Greentop, Missouri passed away at his home in Greentop with both of his daughters at his side on Tuesday November 19, 2019.

Jerry was born at Grim-Smith Memorial Hospital in Kirksville, Missouri on October 22, 1948. He was the son of William (Audrey) and Alice (Annavieve) Drummond Conner. On April 26, 1968...

Nov 18, 2019

Roscoe Clark, 89, of Unionville, MO, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2019, at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

Roscoe William Clark was born in Putnam County, MO, on February 28, 1930, the son of Abraham “Abie” and Frances (Durbin) Clark. He graduated from Unionville High School in 1948. Roscoe married...

Nov 18, 2019

Donald A. Cass 95, of Queen City passed away Monday (November 18,2019) in the Clarence Care Center in Clarence, Missouri, where he had resided for the last several months.

The son of Carl Burkett and Martha Grace (Mitchell) Cass he was born October 31, 1924, at the family home in rural Queen City. Don grew up in...