Obituaries

Dec 15, 2013

Kenneth Anders, 81, of Unionville, MO, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, December 15, 2013. Kenneth Franklin Anders was born December 30, 1931, the son of Ray Clifford and Marie Ozell (Timmons) Anders, who preceded him in death. He married Helen Ilene Buckallew in Unionville, MO, on February 27, 1952, and she...

Dec 13, 2013

Marilyn N. Morrow Marilyn Morrow 91, of Unionville, MO, passed away Friday (December 13, 2013) at the Putnam County Care Center. The daughter of Arta Leon and Ruby America (Nalley) Branscom, she was born May 12, 1922 in rural Livonia, Missouri. On September 23, 1940 in Worthington, MO she was married to Melvin Morrow who preceded her in death....

Dec 9, 2013

David Lee Whitworth David Lee Whitworth 51 of Joplin, MO formerly of Kirksville passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2013 at his home. The son of G.D. “Smoky” and Phyllis Jean (Galloway) Whitworth, he was born April 20, 1962 in Kirksville, Missouri. David taught everyone he met a few lessons about life. He was gentle and kind and found joy...

Dec 9, 2013

George Strobel George Frank “Strabel” Strobel, 84 of Kirksville passed away Monday (December 9, 2013) at Northeast Regional Medical Center. The son of George and Anna (Fickinger) Strobel, he was born April 18, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI. On February 7, 1970 in Chicago, IL he was united in marriage to Betty Taylor. George is survived by four children, Mark...

Dec 5, 2013

Doris G. Smith Doris G. Smith, 90 of Hamilton, MO formerly of Kirksville passed away Thursday (December 5, 2013) at Hillcrest Manor in Hamilton, MO. The daughter of Carroll L. and Ruby Lee (Churchhill) Miller, she was born April 29, 1923 in Green City, MO. On June 21, 1942 in Kirksville, MO she was united in marriage to Fredrick...

Dec 5, 2013

James Hines, 75, of Seymour, IA, passed away at The Continental Care Center in Seymour on Thursday, December 5, 2013. James Eldon Hines was born in Sullivan County, MO, on September 1, 1938, the son of James W. and Uldine (Duncan) Hines, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Newtown High School in 1956 and worked briefly in...

Dec 2, 2013

Goldie Decker, 61 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, December 2, 2013 at the Center Point Hospital in Independence. Goldie was born on June 29, 1952 in Hurdland, MO the daughter of Harvey and Virginia (Turpin) Decker. Goldie is survived by her sisters, Roselee Ball of Paragould, AR, Minnie Decker of St. Joseph, MO; nieces, Sheila Johnson of Delaplaine,...

Dec 1, 2013

Olen L. Martin Olen Lyle Martin 87, of Denison, Iowa, formerly of Kirksville passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013, at Eventid Lutheran Home in Denison, IA Olen was born on May 4, 1926 in Winigan, MO, the son of Clinton Erastus and Sarah Mae (Reed) Martin. On July 2, 1949 in Kirksville, MO, Olen was united in marriage to...

Nov 28, 2013

Betty Lou Smith, 75 of Queen City, MO passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO. Betty Lou was born on December 18, 1937 in Sabula, IA, the daughter of John Jacob and Elma (Alton) Rife. On May 1, 1986 in Graysville, MO Betty Lou was united in marriage to James Smith,...

Nov 26, 2013

Evelyn M. Eitel Evelyn Marie Eitel, 84, of Kirksville, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at her home. She was born June 2, 1929, the daughter of Forrest Jones and Edith (Schillie) Jones. On August 15, 1953, in Columbia, MO, she was united in marriage to Jimmie Eitel who preceded her in death on December 9, 2010. She is...

Nov 23, 2013

Arthur W. Hutchison

Arthur Wilford Hutchison 94, of Kirksville, passed away on November 23, 2013 at Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville.

Arthur, son of Perry...

Nov 22, 2013

Doris L. Dixon Doris L. Dixon, 87, of Unionville, MO passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on November 22, 2013. Doris was born in the Hartford area of Putnam County on May 15, 1926 to Herbert and Nora (Lynch) Morrow. Following High School, Doris worked for Dr. Judd as a nurse’s aid while attending North East MO...

Nov 18, 2013

Mary Kathleen “Kay” Chandler

Mary Kathleen Chandler, 87 of Kirksville passed away Monday (November 18, 2013) at Highland Crest in Kirksville.

The daughter of August and...

Nov 16, 2013

Twyla Bates, 90, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Twyla Grace (Little) Bates was born in Clio, IA, on August 26, 1923, the daughter of Austin and Carrie (Anderson) Little who preceded her in death. She attended Lucerne schools and graduated from Lucerne High School in 1941. She married...

Nov 13, 2013

Brownie Veach Ora Fred Elmer "Brownie" Veach, of Kirksville, passed away Wednesday November 13, 2013. Mr. Veach was born October 15th, 1922, near Lick Skillet in Putnam County Missouri, the son of Hobart and Gladys (Vincent) Veach. In January of 1944 Brownie married Norma Lee Barb of Downing, MO, whom he survived. They were married 66 years. Brownie leaves...

Nov 5, 2013

Allan Lee Hartje

Allan Lee Hartje, 61 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday (November 5, 2013) at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

The son of George N. Hartje Sr....

Nov 2, 2013

John G. Eason

John G. Eason, 77 passed away Saturday (November 2, 2013) at his home in Queen City.

The son of Hatch and Lillian (Scurlock) Eason,...

Nov 1, 2013

Thomas E. Marr

Thomas Edsel Marr 63 formerly of Somerset, Mich. died Friday November 1, 2013, at the home of his sister and brother-in-law in Kirksville.

He...

Nov 1, 2013

Grace Cullum, 84, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Friday, November 1, 2013. She had been a resident there for about four years. Vera Grace Cullum was born in Mendota, MO, on November 15, 1928, the daughter of Oscar and Bessie (Mullins) Clinkenbeard, who preceded her in death. She attended the...

Oct 31, 2013

James W. Barnes

James Barnes 78, of Kirksville, passed away Thursday (October 31, 2013) in Boone Hospital, Columbia, MO.

The son of Earl Newton and Hannah Eldred (West) Barnes, he was...