Obituaries

Oct 16, 2023

The family of Cartalene Patton Ruddell, wish to announce her death on October 16, 2023, at the age of 86 after a brief battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and a life well lived. She was an exemplary wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Cartalene was born on July 16, 1937, in Kirksville, Missouri, to Carter...

Oct 12, 2023

Arlene Louann (Brown) Novinger was called to her heavenly home on October 12, 2023 at St. Luke’s North Hospital in Kansas City at the age of 76.

She was born on November 13, 1946 in Lynch, Nebraska, daughter of Henry and Myrtle Brown. In 1960, the family moved to Missouri.  As a resident of northeast Missouri, Louann...

Oct 9, 2023

Eva Lucille Swisher, 89 of Kirksville passed away peacefully at her home, Monday, October 9, 2023 with loved ones by her side.

The daughter of Forrest and Edith (Schillie) Jones, she was born January 27, 1934 in rural Adair County, Missouri. On September 24, 1954 in Kirksville she was united in marriage to Donald Henry Swisher and...

Oct 8, 2023

Patricia Ann “Patti” Tucker, 77 of Lancaster, MO, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Life Care Center of Brookfield.

The daughter of Warren and Charlotte (Berry) Gardine, she was born October 11, 1945, in Centerville, IA. Patti graduated from Lancaster High School in 1963 and in 1969 married Granville Baxter.  After her daughter was born, she...

Oct 5, 2023

(Hazel) Charlene Green, age 91, passed away unexpectedly with her loving daughters at her side on October 5, 2023.  She was a resident of Lees Summit, MO, at John Knox Retirement Village.

Born the only child of Georga Rose (Mingus) and Bernard Povlovich on October 27, 1931, she lived most of her life in Kirksville and several...

Oct 4, 2023

Shirley Annabell McFarland, 85 of Kirksville passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of George Washington and Opal Mae (Danielson) Patterson, she was born September 27, 1938 in Kirksville, Missouri. On October 10, 1978 in Novinger, Missouri she married Lloyd D. McFarland and he preceded her in death.

She...

Oct 1, 2023

Betty Ruth (Casady) Newcomb, 86, daughter of Lawrence Angus and Bessie (Baldwin) Casady was born February 9, 1937, in Livonia Missouri. She passed away October 1, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center, West Des Moines, IA, following a brief illness.

Betty graduated from High School in Livonia, MO, in 1955. On April15, 1960, Betty was united in marriage...

Sep 30, 2023

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Harry Burton "Burt" Young Jr. D.O., 78 of Kirksville passed away peacefully Saturday, September 30th, 2023, at Highland Crest / The Arbors in Kirksville.

The son of Harry "Tiny" Burton Young Sr. and Helen L. Campbell, he was born September 2, 1945 in Kirksville, Missouri. Burt graduated Kirksville High School in 1963....

Sep 29, 2023

Beverly Jean “Jeannie” (Holland) Anderson of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peacefully the early morning of Friday, September 29, 2023.

The daughter of Francis and Gladys Holland, Jeannie was born June 18, 1943, in Springfield, MO, and was raised in Jefferson City, MO. In June 1965, she was united in marriage to Gene Anderson, four children were born...

Sep 29, 2023

Neta Marie (Hatfield) Wellman, 90, of Putnam County, MO, passed away at her daughter’s home near Blue Springs, MO, September 29, 2023.

Neta Marie was born September 6, 1933, in Elm, Putnam County, MO, to Rollie Dow and Mary Valee (Hodges) Hatfield.  She attended Martinstown Grade School, Unionville High School, and Kirksville State College (now Truman State)...

Sep 28, 2023

Lura Christine (Crooks) Fisher, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 28, with family and loved ones at her side.

She was the youngest daughter of Wesley and Octa (Hart) Crooks born on October 30, 1937, in a farmhouse east of Unionville, MO. Chris started her early education in Oregon and then the family...

Sep 26, 2023

Ivalee Grosvenor, 74 of Greentop, MO passed away Tuesday (September 26th, 2023) at her home in Greentop.

The daughter of Alva Leo and Mary Caroline Williams, Ivalee was born June 5th, 1949 in Kirksville, MO. She was united in marriage to Leonard Keith Grosvenor Sr. in 1965.

Ivalee is survived by her Daughter, Sherry Grosvenor...

Sep 25, 2023

Carol Prewitt, 87, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville on Monday, September 25, 2023.

Carol Lou was born on December 18, 1935, the daughter of George and Opal (Hanen) McHenry. She was raised with one brother and three sisters in Omaha, Missouri.  She attended Livonia schools and graduated from...

Sep 23, 2023

Barbara Jane Lubbering, 88, of Kirksville passed away Saturday, September 23 at The Pines nursing home.

The daughter of Harold Weldon and Eva Lee Walker, she was born October 8, 1934 in Hannibal, Missouri. On August 17, 1957 she was united in marriage to Ernest Lynn Lubbering, also from Hannibal.

Jane is survived by her...

Sep 18, 2023

Ronald "Ron" Charles McClanahan, 84, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, Monday, September 18, 2023, at The Pines, Kirksville, Missouri.

Ron was born October 21, 1938, in eastern Adair County, near Kirksville and as a lifelong resident of the area, always living on the family farm.

Ron attended New Hope School, a country...

Sep 14, 2023

Robert “Bob” Williams passed away unexpectedly in his sleep September 14, 2023, at his home in Fort Myers, FL.

Born in Wichita, KS, to Elmer & Frances Williams, he grew up on the family farm, Sunny Acres Pony Farm in Kirksville, MO.

Bob was a member of the first graduating class of the “new” Kirksville...

Sep 13, 2023

Jean Ann Sidwell, 76 of Kirksville passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the LaPlata Nursing Home.

The daughter of Eugene and Mary Louise (Schmitter) Webster, she was born April 16, 1947 in Kirksville, Missouri. On May 19, 1965 in Queen City, Missouri she was united in marriage to Dennis Sidwell.

Jean Ann is survived...

Sep 12, 2023

Myrtle Fern Bratton, 91 of Columbia, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at The Villa at Blue Ridge in Columbia.

The daughter of Clinton L. and Monna May (Dunham) Humphrey, she was born November 26, 1931 in Willmathsville, Missouri. In 1948 in Bloomfield, Iowa she married Ray Neal Bratton.

Myrtle attended school in Milton,...

Sep 12, 2023

Murilyn G. Koutstaal passed peacefully in her sleep on September 12, 2023. Murilyn was an educated pioneer and adventurer. In the mid 50’s she left her hometown in Massachusetts to pursue a college degree. She graduated with a BA and MA from Oberlin College. After college she went to school, worked and traveled extensively; domestically and internationally. Her travels...

Sep 11, 2023

Barbara Jean (Walton) Bruce, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023, with family at her side. She was born the eldest child and only daughter of Charles W. Walton and Genevieve M. (Zeeb) Walton on April 8, 1936, in Stow, OH.

Barb was reared in Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota, attending three high schools in four...