Obituaries

Mar 11, 2019

James O. Durbin, 97, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Monday, March 11, 2019.

James Oden Durbin was born in northern Putnam County, MO, on March 10, 1922, the son of Benjamin Edward and Laura Belle (Wolfe) Durbin who preceded him in death. At an early age James was...

Mar 10, 2019

Pamela Kay Spencer Stokes’ Joyful Obituary

This is not to be about Pam but to declare and give thanks to God for His mercy and love and light in allowing us, his children, the grace to reflect His joy and peace and love to others.

Pamela Kay Spencer Stokes,...

Mar 9, 2019

George Henry Patterson, 85, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville, MO. He was born the son of Henry and Orpha (Chrisman) Patterson on January 25, 1934 in Sidney, MO in Putnam County. George was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Deeds on December 25, 1956 in Unionville, MO and to this...

Mar 9, 2019

James Knoch, 76, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Jim had been a resident at the Care Center since 1996.

James E. Knoch was born in Ft. Madison, IA, on November 23, 1942. He grew up in Davenport, IA, where he attended and flourished at a special...

Mar 6, 2019

Kay Ann Morlan, 77 of Kirksville passed away Wednesday (March 6, 2019) at her home.

The daughter of Louis K. and Dorothy (Pickering) Mathews, she was born March 5, 1942 in Eldora, Iowa. On November 26, 1960 in Eldora, Iowa she was united in marriage to Fred L. Morlan.

Kay is survived by her daughter,...

Mar 4, 2019

Gary “Doc” Dunkin passed away at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, on Monday, March 4, 2019. He had been a patient there for two weeks.

Gary Dwain “Doc” Dunkin was born in Unionville, MO, on January 20, 1958, the son of Trulan and Betty (Roberts) Dunkin, who preceded him in death. Doc...

Mar 3, 2019

Terry L. Wait, 61 of Kirksville, MO passed away Sunday (March 3, 2019) at his home. He was born June 23 rd , 1957, in Kirksville, third son born to James Wait and Iola (Mangus) Wait.

Terry attended Kirksville public schools and was a proud graduate of the Class of 1975. After high school, Terry was employed...

Mar 2, 2019

Geneva (Garr) Holliday, 78, of Unionville MO passed away peacefully at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital.

Geneva was born in Livonia, MO on October 16, 1940 the daughter of Raymond and Velma (Bunnell) Garr, who preceded her in death. She was raised in Putnam County and attended area schools. Geneva married Herman Clay and they had 4...

Mar 1, 2019

Doris Marguerite Bohon, 96, of Kirksville passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at Twin Pines Adult Care Center where they cared for her deeply.

The daughter of Isaac and Gertie (LaFaver) Pickens, she was born February 1, 1923 in Sullivan County, Missouri. On December 23, 1944 in Green City, Missouri she was united in marriage to Stanley...

Feb 28, 2019

Rhonda Sue Jenkins, 57 of Brashear, MO passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019.

The daughter of Elmer and Ruby (Rouse) Ruggles, she was born July 23, 1961 in Kirksville, Missouri. She was united in marriage to William Jenkins.

Rhonda is survived by her mother, Ruby Ruggles of Kirksville; two daughters, Amanda Clark of Brashear, MO...

Feb 23, 2019

Janet Eileen Tinning, age 80, went home to be with Jesus on February 23, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. Janet was born March 6, 1938 to Olen and Lucy (Lancaster) Marshall in Monroe, Michigan. She grew up there in the shadow of her parent’s hardware store and airport, and was a 1955 graduate and Valedictorian of Monroe...

Feb 22, 2019

Lyndon Norman Smith passed away suddenly on the early morning of Friday, February 22, 2019, at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville, Missouri. Lyndon, the oldest son of Norman and Della Smith, was born on September 30, 1942, in Riceville, Iowa. He lived his first twenty-five years on farms in northern Iowa along with his parents and three...

Feb 21, 2019

Cleta Miller, 93 of Kirksville passed away Thursday (February 21, 2019) at her home.

Cleta was born July 20, 1925 in Kirksville and is the daughter of William C. and Mary Pearl Caldwell Miller. On January 2, 1943 in Mineral Wells, Texas she was untied in marriage to Roscoe F. (Bill) Wright, Jr. He preceded her in...

Feb 20, 2019

Larry Davis, 78, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He had been a resident there for four months.

Larry William Davis was born in Putnam County, MO, on December 28, 1940, the son of Raymond and Helen (Arnold) Davis, who preceded him in death. Larry...

Feb 19, 2019

Gladys Demry, 87, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She had been a patient there for about two weeks.

Gladys Jean Carson was born in Unionville, MO, on May 27, 1931, the daughter of Jarret Branden and Una Bell (Cotton) Carson, who preceded her in death. She...

Feb 14, 2019

Mary Johnston, 63 of Kirksville passed away Thursday (February 14, 2019) at her home.

The daughter of Warren H. and Hermina L. (Evers) Backs, she was born January 12, 1956 in Springfield, Illinois. On June 30, 1974 in Petersburg, Illinois she was united in marriage to Robert Johnston.

Mary is survived by her children, Dawn...

Feb 7, 2019

Ruby Irene Hollenbeck, 82 of Kirksville passed away Thursday (February 7, 2019) at Twin Pines Adult Care Center.

Ruby was born in Kirksville on December 5, 1936 to Saul and Birdie (Adams) Parks. On July 27, 1957 Ruby was united in marriage to Ferris W. Hollenbeck who preceded her in death on July 19, 2010. Also preceding...

Feb 7, 2019

Gerald Ryals, 88, of Unionville, MO passed away at the Boone County Hospital in Columbia, MO on Thursday, February 7, 2019 with his loving wife Colleen at his side.

Gerald was born on May 1, 1930 in Omaha, MO, the son of John Truman and Olive Marie (Abbott) Ryals.  He graduated from Unionville High School in 1948....

Feb 7, 2019

Junior Loughead, 73, of Lucerne, MO passed away suddenly at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville, MO on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Junior Loughead was born on September 27, 1945 in Pennville, MO the son of Julius and Mary (Myers) Loughead. Junior married Betty Carter on March 21, 1977 and she survives at home. For many...

Feb 5, 2019

Garold Steele, 76, of Unionville, MO, passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, where he had been a patient for about a week.

Garold Wayne Steele, was born in Unionville, MO, on May 13, 1942, the son of Wayne and Juanita (Fullerton) Steele, who preceded him in death. He...