Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Edina, Missouri

O.J Simpson

O.J Simpson

Sep 27, 2023

Robert Franklin Simpson, known to most as either "O.J" or "Bobby," 64, of Memphis, Missouri, peacefully passed away Wednesday night, September 27, 2023, at his residence in Memphis, with family by his side.

O.J. was born June 12, 1959, in Kirksville, Missouri the son of Robert Edward and Josephine Elizabeth Franklin Simpson.

He graduated from...

Joanna Shelley

Joanna Shelley

Sep 16, 2023

Joanna Peck Shelley, age 84, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri.

She was born November 23, 1938, the daughter of Charles E. Peck and Ada Janette Gristy Peck, in Hitt, Missouri.

She grew up in Scotland County and was a 1956 graduate of...

Donna Meeks

Donna Meeks

Sep 16, 2023

Donna Maurice Bradley Meeks, 83, of Memphis passed away at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri, on Saturday morning, September 16, 2023.

She was born on May 10, 1940, at Bible Grove, Missouri, the daughter of C.C. (Bud) Bradley and Ann Lee Bissell Bradley Haley.

Donna attended rural school near Bible Grove, Missouri...

Larry Lloyd

Larry Lloyd

Sep 15, 2023

Larry Lee Lloyd, 83, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Larry was born on August 29, 1940 in Newton, Iowa, the son of Edward Baldwin Lloyd and Rena Marie Anderson Lloyd.

He graduated from Newton High School in the Class of 1958.

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Maurine Brown Robinson

Maurine Brown Robinson

Sep 14, 2023

Helen "Maurine" Hayden Brown Robinson, 92, formerly of Memphis, Missouri, began her everlasting life and was received into the loving arms of her Savior on Thursday evening, September 14, 2023, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri.  Her blessings in this life were bountiful and she departed for her heavenly home peacefully, and surrounded by loved ones....

Jim Ragland

Jim Ragland

Sep 13, 2023

James "Jim" Henry Ragland died peacefully at his home on Sept. 13, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer.

Jim was born December 24, 1942, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of James William and Mary Catherine Sandknop Ragland.

He grew up in Edina, Missouri, attending St. Joseph Elementary and Edina High School, where he graduated...

Francis Frazier

Francis Frazier

Sep 10, 2023

Francis LaVerne Frazier, 86, of Gorin, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his residence east of Gorin, Missouri.

He was born June 8, 1937, in Milan, Missouri the son of Clifford LaVerne and Gertrude Aldine Ryan Frazier.

On August 10, 1967, he married Edith Gay Moore and to this union six children were...

Patricia Martin

Patricia Martin

Aug 24, 2023

Patricia Jean Martin, 86, of Rural Memphis, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Pat was born on February 27, 1937, in rural Knox County, Missouri, the daughter of Donivan Glen and Nellie Lucille Golbrech Parrish.

She attended Rule Rural School east of Baring, Missouri and graduated from...

Carol Parrish

Carol Parrish

Aug 23, 2023

Carol Louise (Poston) Parrish, 65, of Baring, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 23, 2023, at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Carol was born, February 25, 1958, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Louis Richard and Shirley Mae Cassingham Poston.

She helped with the family grocery store and livestock feed company located...

Sherri Lynn (Martin) Johnson

Sherri Lynn (Martin) Johnson

Aug 23, 2023

Sherri Lynn (Martin) Johnson, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Wednesday night, August 23, 2023, at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois surrounded by family.

Sherri was born October 10, 1959, in Bloomfield, Iowa, the daughter of Donald Dean and Linda Lou (Howell) Martin.

She graduated Scotland County R-1 High School in the Class of 1978....

Lettie Annette Troutt

Lettie Annette Troutt

Aug 22, 2023

Lettie Annette (Howerton) Troutt departed this life on August 22, 2023.

Annette was born in Kirksville, MO on August 23, 1937, the only child of Claude and Opal M. (Porter) Howerton. She was married to the late, Rex Troutt and was mother to Janet Rexanne (Troutt) Willis and Monty Reginald (Reggie) Troutt.

Annette grew up...

Larry Overstreet

Larry Overstreet

Aug 9, 2023

Larry Lee Overstreet, Sr. , 87, of rural Edina, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at his residence south of Edina, Missouri, surrounded by family

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He was born on July 22, 1936, west of Edina, Missouri, the son of Clinton Roscoe and Neva Irene Clair Overstreet.

Larry attended Pleasant Valley Rural...

Gene Farris

Gene Farris

Aug 5, 2023

John Eugene "Gene" Farris, 83, of Edina, Missouri, passed away Saturday evening at his home surrounded by family.

Gene was born October 26, 1939, in Greensburg, Missouri, the son of Sterling Eugene and Eva Neese Farris.

He attended school in Greensburg, Rutledge, Gorin and Baring, Missouri, before going to work driving a truck for Donk...

Don Magruder

Don Magruder

Jun 27, 2023

Don E. Magruder, 86 yrs, left for heaven in the early morning on June 27th, 2023.

Don is the son of Everett and Alma Magruder, of Lentner, Missouri. He grew up on the family farm, attended school and church at Oak Ridge, and South Shelby High School in Shelbina graduating in 1955. Don attended the University of...

Ann Klocke

Ann Klocke

Jun 7, 2023

Tennessee Ann O'Dell Klocke, 89, of Edina, Missouri, formerly of the Bee Ridge Community, passed away Wednesday evening, June 7, 2023, at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

"Tennie Ann" was the youngest of six children, and her mother died six weeks after Ann's birth. She was raised by various family members until the age of 10...

Ruth Ann Parks

Ruth Ann Parks

Jun 7, 2023

Ruth Ann Parks, 96, of Topeka, passed away on June 7, 2023, at the House of Midland Care.

She was born in Edina, Missouri on February 9, 1927, the daughter of Cletus and Mae (Moran) Kriegshauser.

She grew up a happy country girl and lived in a loving family farm household, replete with animals and...

Ken Denny

Ken Denny

Jun 1, 2023

Kenneth Alvin Denny, 77, of Baring, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois.

Ken was born on April 12, 1946, in Mankato, Minnesota, the son of Donald and Phyllis Tosch Denny.

He attended school in Mankato, Minnesota before completing his education with a Master's in Education.

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Ray Hasenjaeger

Ray Hasenjaeger

May 31, 2023

Ray Hasenjaeger, 80, of Edina, Missouri, passed away May 31, 2023, in Edina, Missouri.

He was born on July 22, 1942, in Marthasville, Missouri, the son of Raymond August and Alberta Anna Carolina Schoppenhorst Hasenjaeger.

Ray attended Warrenton High School before continuing his education at the University of Missouri, in Columbia, Missouri, receiving a Bachelor's...

Nolan  Gibson

Nolan Gibson

May 28, 2023

Nolan Dexter Gibson age 67 of Lewistown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his residence in Lewistown, Missouri.

He was born January 25, 1956, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Noble Dean and Virginia Grace Huse Gibson.

He attended school at Bethel Elementary and graduated from North Shelby High School, Class of...

Kenneth Klocke

Kenneth Klocke

May 17, 2023

Kenneth Leon Klocke, 93, of Edina, Missouri formerly of the Bee Ridge Community, passed away Wednesday evening, May 17, 2023, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, Missouri.

He was born on April 29, 1930, near Newark, Missouri, the son of Merle William and Estyle Lee Rudd Klocke.

Kenneth attended Coe, Ross Rural Schools,...

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