Obituaries

Apr 4, 2019

Emmett Ernest James was born February 20, 1936 in Kirksville, Missouri to Asa and Maggie (Shelton) James. He died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at his home north of Kirksville. He joined two older brothers, Donald and Boyd, and grew up in the Kirksville area, attending Kirksville schools and graduating from Kirksville High School.

He placed his faith...

Apr 2, 2019

Louise F. Kriner, 73 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday (April 2, 2019) at the LaPlata Nursing Home.

The daughter of Emrich Peter “Pete” and Emma Louise (Bahm) Schwaner, she was born September 22, 1945 in Kirksville, Missouri, On December 12, 1972 in Kirksville she was united in marriage to Larry E. Kriner and to this union one...

Mar 31, 2019

Dr. Richard K. Weerts, 90 of Kirksville passed away Sunday (March 31, 2019) at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

The son of Gerhard Nicholas and Ellen Marie (Lindeburg) Weerts, he was born October 7, 1928 in Peoria, Illinois. On June 1, 1976 in Shenandoah, Iowa he was united in marriage to Mary F. Perry.

Richard...

Mar 27, 2019

Charles Lowell Pritchard, 76 of Kirksville, died on Wednesday, March 27, in his home under the care of Hospice with his family by his side.

He is survived by Sharon, his wife and best friend of more than 50 years; Corey, his son and favorite hunting and fishing partner and his daughter, Brandy, medical confidant and loving...

Mar 25, 2019

Randy Alexander, 65, of Queen City passed away Monday (March 25, 2019) at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

The son of R.E and Shirley (Wood) Alexander he was born June 3, 1953 in the hospital in Kirksville.  Randy grew up in rural Queen City and attended the Queen City Public School graduating with the...

Mar 24, 2019

Dorothy Randall

On the morning of March 24, 2019, Dorothy Randall passed into everlasting peace.

She was the oldest child of Marion and Dolly (Reynolds) Hill who preceded her in death.

Dorothy grew up and attended school in Schuyler County where she graduated from High School in 1946.

On June 14,...

Mar 23, 2019

Russell Junior Lewis, 80, of Queen City passed away Friday night (March 22, 2019) in the Schuyler County Nursing Home were he had been for just a short time.

The son of Russell Leo and Leola Marie (Bruner) Lewis he was born in New Boston, Missouri. When he was a small child he moved to the Downing...

Mar 22, 2019

Glen “Butch” VanDyke, 66 of Kirksville passed away Friday (March 22, 2019) at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

The son of Glen and Opal (Jackson) VanDyke, he was born June 10, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri. Glen was united in marriage to Andrea Stewart.

Glen is survived by his wife, Andrea; three daughters, Beverly Fanning and...

Mar 21, 2019

Helen Rosalie Deeds, 87, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Kirksville Manor Care in Kirksville, Missouri.

Helen was born on February 16, 1932 in Lemons, Missouri to Leo and Bertha (Schnelle) Hackney. She attended the rural schools of Putnam County, Missouri. After graduating high school, Helen continued her higher education...

Mar 21, 2019

Ozetta Hicks, 78, of Livonia, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville, MO, on Thursday, March 21, 2019, after a battle with cancer.

Ozetta Marie McDannald Hicks was born in Putnam County, MO, on April 22, 1940, the daughter of Leland “Sie” David and Reta “Polly” Pauline (Clinkenbeard) McDannald, who preceded her in...

Mar 21, 2019

Rosalee Wilcox, 87, of Powersville, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 21, 2019

Rosalee (Hicks) Wilcox was born in Omaha, MO, on December 26, 1931, the daughter of John Ed and Josie (Leach) Hicks, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Livonia High School in 1949. Rosalee married Raymond Wilcox in Brooklyn,...

Mar 19, 2019

Kermit Hamilton, 91, of Unionville, Mo, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, after a brief illness.

Kermit Keith Hamilton was born in Putnam County, MO, on April 4, 1927, the son of Cecil Loyd and Ruby Ruth (Galloway) Hamilton, who preceded him in death. He was reared in...

Mar 19, 2019

Doris Jean Elam, 87, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO, on Tuesday, March 19.

Doris Jean Atkins Elam was born in Sullivan County, MO, southeast of Lemons, on August 11, 1931, the daughter of Melvin Fern and Coral Fern (Bruce) Atkins. Jean’s sister, Melva Louise was born on the...

Mar 18, 2019

Lucille Marie McIntyre Lucille McIntyre passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, in Kirksville, Missouri.

Lucille was born on July 31, 1920 in Kirksville. She was the daughter of Alma and George Scrivens. Lucille married Frank H. McIntyre on May 11, 1939 in Brashear, Missouri.

She is survived by her children: Frankie H. McIntyre, Jr....

Mar 17, 2019

Betty Treasure Crane age 92, of Jefferson City, MO passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the Jefferson City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson City, MO.

The daughter of Vere and Mona (Vittetoe) Treasure, Betty was born June 4,1926 in Kirksville, MO. In January, 1963 she was united in marriage to Henderson Jacob Crane who preceded...

Mar 14, 2019

Guy Roberts, 95, of Powersville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville, MO, on Thursday, March 14, 2019.  His wishes were to be cremated with services to be held at a later date.  Contact Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home, 660)947-2200, for more information.

Mar 13, 2019

Jesse A. Maize Jr. 69 of Kirksville passed away Wednesday (March 13, 2019) at his home.

The son of Jesse A. and Pricilla Fern (Beall) Maize, he was born November 23, 1949 in Kirksville, Missouri. On May 30, 1970 in Kirksville he was united in marriage to Connie Claybrook.

Jesse is survived by his wife,...

Mar 12, 2019

Jerome F. Stremel Jr.

Jerome F. Stremel, Jr., age 82, died March 12, at the LaPlata Nursing Home.

There will be no visitation or formal service. Details of a celebratory “send off” will be announced later in the Kirksville Daily Express.

Mar 12, 2019

Sherry Elaine Walker, 69 of Columbia, Missouri passed away Tuesday (March 12, 2019) at her home.

The daughter of Earl “Clark” and Betty Lou (Moore) Hicks, she was born February 10, 1950 in Ottumwa, Iowa. On October 5, 1985 in Memphis, Missouri she was united in marriage to Ronny Walker.

Sherry is survived by her...

Mar 12, 2019

Patricia Murdock, 92 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday (March 12, 2019) at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of Harry and Marie (Nance) Neff, she was born October 25, 1926 in Grove City, Ohio. On April 12, 1947 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana she was united in marriage to William J. “Bill” Murdock.