Obituaries

Sep 11, 2025

Lavon May, 97, of Quincy, Illinois, formerly of Hurdland, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Adam's Pointe Assisted Living in Quincy, Illinois.

She was born October 4, 1927, in Novelty, Missouri, the daughter of Benjamin Leslie and Zylpha Maud Cowles Botts.

She attended the Small Rural Grade School near Novelty, Missouri, and...

Sep 10, 2025

Roberta Mary DeStefano, 68 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at her residence in Kirksville, Missouri.

She was born November 12, 1956, in New Haven, Conneticut, the daughter of Anthony Phillip and Roberta Isabel Hayes DeStefano.

She attended Bassick High School and Park City Alternative School in Connecticut and graduated in the...

Sep 4, 2025

Theodore "Theo" Raymond Peterson, 94, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on October 16, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Albert and Mary Underwood Peterson.

He attended high school in Omaha and his family moved to Gorin, Missouri when he was...

Aug 28, 2025

Richard Eugene Hurley, 66, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away, Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Milan Health Care Center in Milan, Missouri.

He was born on January 28, 1959, in Unionville, Missouri, the son of Glenn and Josephine Lucas Hurley.

Richard attended Putnam County and Schuyler County Schools before attending Indian Hills in Ottumwa, Iowa....

Aug 21, 2025

Terry Lee Logsdon, 74, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Terry was born on February 15, 1951, in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Frank and Lucille Faye Piper Logsdon.

He attended school on Monmouth, Illinois, and continued his education with two years...

Aug 21, 2025

Robert P Gordon, who lived to the incredible age of 104, peacefully departed this world on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. To his family, he was simply "Grampa," who could always be counted on for a good story and a smile.

Born on December 23, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois, Robert was the beloved son...

Aug 17, 2025

George W. Egbert, 89, formerly of Memphis, Missouri, passed away on August 17, 2025 in Florida after a long battle with cancer.

He was born April 21, 1936 to Maenard and Reta Egbert in Gorin, Missouri.

He graduated from Gorin High School in 1954 where he excelled in basketball. George attended the University of Missouri...

Aug 13, 2025

Dorothea Lorainne "Dolly" Benner, 87, of Newark, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Country Aire Retirement Center in Lewistown, Missouri.

Dolly was born on April 16, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Frank and Catherine Chavez.

She attended the Mt. Diablo School in Concord, California graduating in the Class of...

Aug 5, 2025

Gerald Joseph Sharp, 96, of rural Edina, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Gerald was born on October 7, 1928, in Edina, Missouri, the son of David Francis and Carrie Frances Kruger Sharp.

He attended the St. Joseph Catholic High School in Edina, Missouri.

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Jul 17, 2025

Rosalyn McKay Eyman, 95, of rural Knox City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, surrounded by family.

Rosalyn was born on June 5, 1930, in Watseka, Illinois, the daughter of Orion McKay "O.M." and Dorothea Arnold Warren Gillaspy.

She graduated from Edina High School in the Class...

Jul 7, 2025

Zelwin B. Eaton, 82, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

He was born on June 23, 1943 on a farm near Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, the son of Zetho E. and Mildred I. Lindahl Eaton.

He moved to a farm near Chariton, Lucas...

Jul 3, 2025

Marsha Louise Monroe, 74, of Memphis, Missouri passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family July 3, 2025.

She was born January 28th, 1951 in Burlington, IA. The daughter of Leland and Mary Justice. She graduated from Scotland County High School in what she considered the best class that ever walked the halls, the class of...

Jun 22, 2025

Teresa Lynn Bradley, 66, of Knox City, Missouri, passed away Sunday morning, June 22, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Lynn was born on June 6, 1959, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of William R. "Bill" and Rosalyn Gillaspy Eyman.

She attended Knox City Elementary and graduated from the Knox County High School, Class...

Jun 12, 2025

Lila Frances O'Malley, 83, of LaBelle, Missouri, passed away Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri.

She was born November 9, 1941, in Colony, Missouri, the daughter of Herman Edward and Elsie Rudicil Schneider.

Lila attended Colony School and graduated from the Knox City High School on the Class...

Jun 9, 2025

Dennis David Schwedler, 81, of Edina, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 09, 2025, at the LaBelle Manor in LaBelle, Missouri.

He was born on November 5, 1943, in Burlington, Wisconsin, the son of Raymond Dyson and Hilma Mary Ott Schwedler.

He attended school in Union Grove, Wisconsin and graduated from the Union Grove High School...

Jun 4, 2025

Becky Sue Peterson, 67, of Memphis, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Country Aire Retirement Center in Lewistown, Missouri. She was born June 22, 1957, in Bloomfield, Iowa. The daughter of Howard and Elaine Parrish.

She graduated from the Scotland County High School in Memphis, Missouri in the Class of 1975. Becky worked as...

May 8, 2025

Alta Z. Musser, 85years, 3 months, 26 days, of rural Memphis, Missouri, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born in Bearville, Pennsylvania, on January 12, 1940, the daughter of Ezra S. and Anna B. Zimmerman Martin.

On January 30, 1960, in...

May 8, 2025

Alta Z. Musser, 85years, 3 months, 26 days, of rural Memphis, Missouri, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born in Bearville, Pennsylvania, on January 12, 1940, the daughter of Ezra S. and Anna B. Zimmerman Martin.

On January 30, 1960, in...

May 6, 2025

Elinor "Faye" Baskett Hayes of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on May 6, 2025.

Faye, known lovingly by her family and friends, was born on July 6, 1943, and lived a life full of fun, love, kindness, and devotion to her family. Her door was always open, and her warmth and generosity will be...

May 6, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Rielly McCauley, 64, of St. Charles, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at The Kavanauh House in Des Moines, Iowa, with his family by his side.

Tom was born on March 21, 1961, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of John "Jack" Edward and Elnor "Evie" Yvonne Hettinger McCauley.

He graduated from the...