Obituaries

Local and area obituaries will be listed on this page. The information will be provided by funeral homes in conjunction with each family.

Robert ‘Bob’ Sparks

Robert ‘Bob’ Sparks, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend was called to his heavenly home on January 3, 2025, at the age

Shirley Ann Baldwin

Shirley Ann (Ausmus) Baldwin passed peacefully from her earthly body on January 10, 2025 at the age of 88 with Jill and William, at

Larry James McKim

Larry James McKim was born January 19, 1940 in Kirksville, Missouri to Albert and Maggie (Harden) McKim. Larry married Norma Jean (Stewart) McKim on

Stephanie Lynne Bissey

Stephanie Lynne Bissey of Kirksville, MO, passed away at home on January 11, 2025, at the age of 55. She was born on November

Vicky Lee (Slaughter) Pearson

Vicky Lee (Slaughter) Pearson, 63 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO. The daughter of the

Cole Douglas Gleason

Cole Douglas Gleason, 70, of Kirksville, MO, peacefully passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, after suffering a stroke in late November. He was surrounded

Lena Jane (Nelson) Blacksmith

Lena Jane (Nelson) Blacksmith, 61, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 surrounded by love, after battling pancreatic cancer. The daughter of

Maddox and Dante Turner

This world was blessed with two beautiful baby boys Dante Ryan and Maddox Chase on January 9, 2025 to parents Levi and Keisha Turner.

Jackie Lee Young

Jackie Lee Young, 74, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan, Missouri. Jackie was born

Pauline Mae (Osborn) Mountain

Pauline Mae (Osborn) Mountain, 84, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. The daughter of

Naomi Ruth Williams

Naomi Ruth Williams, 91, passed away Saturday evening, January 4, 2025, in Kirksville, Missouri. She was born October 11, 1933, near Milan, Missouri, the

Ronald “Ron” Lee Funk

Ronald Funk, 85, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, surrounded by family. Ronald “Ron” Lee Funk was

Larry Lee Sykes

Larry Lee Sykes, 81 of Hurdland, MO passed away peacefully in Overland Park, Kansas on December 21, 2024. Born to Chester Lee and Bessie

Eva Sue Jones

Eva Sue Jones, 88, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away December 18, 2024, at the Magnolia Nursing Home where she had been a resident for

Wynette Dale Alexander

Wynette Alexander 73, of Queen City, Missouri passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, in the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.  The daughter

Carole Roxanne “Roxy” Castles

On December 30, 2024, Carole Roxanne Castles (73) passed away unexpectedly at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.  Carole Roxanne (Roxy) Castles was

Hermine M. “Mimi” Harris

Hermine (Mimi) M. Harris, 95, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Willow Grove in Sherwood, Arkansas. Born September 26, 1929

Lloyd Charles McDonald

Lloyd Charles McDonald, age 82 of Milan, Missouri, died December 23, 2024, at the home of his daughters in Gladstone, Missouri. The youngest child

Larry Lee Sykes

Larry Lee Sykes, 81 of Hurdland, MO passed away peacefully in Overland Park, Kansas on December 21, 2024. Born to Chester Lee and Bessie

Pastor Clinton Frie Wofford

Pastor Clinton Frie Wofford, 91, of Edina, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Clint was born May

Jonathan Edward Pierce

Jonathan Edward Pierce, 57 of Kirksville, MO went to walk with his Savior on the streets of gold on Saturday, December 21, 2024 after

Jolonda Tuttle

Jolonda Tuttle, 89, of Green City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Putnam County Care Center in Unionville, Missouri. Jolonda was born

Jane “Janie” Tsuneko (Tsukimura) Picht

Jane “Janie” Tsuneko (Tsukimura) Picht June 3, 1939 – December 16, 2024 Jane “Janie” Tsuneko (Tsukimura) Picht, 85, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 16,

Frederick “Mark” Stribling

Frederick Mark Stribling March 11, 1949 — December 12, 2024 Kirksville Frederick “Mark” Stribling, 75 of Kirksville, MO, passed away Thursday, December 12th,2024, at

Dora Belle Clark

Dora Belle Clark May 5, 1930 — December 14, 2024 Kirksville On December 14th, 2024, Dora Belle Clark, 94, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away

Judge Tracey Ann Mason-White

Judge Tracey Ann (Mason) White, 47, of Milan, Missouri, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Tracey was

Larry Hubert Scott

Larry Hubert Scott, 83, of Milan, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, following a long illness surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s

Perry Truman Livingston

Perry Truman Livingston, 77, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024 at his home with family by his side. The son

Jjesti Jossue Sanchez-Lara

Jjesti Jossue Sanchez-Lara, 34, of Milan Missouri, passed away due to a tragic work accident on Monday, December 9, 2024 Jjesti was born on

Edward “Tony” Swain

Edward Everett Swain, 90, of Kirksville, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at Samaritan Memorial Hospital in Macon, MO. On February 6, 1934,

Clayton Kline

Clayton Garth Kline, 68, of Edina, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, surrounded by family.

Linda Page

Linda Page, 83 years old, of Spring Hill, Kansas, formerly of Green City, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at her home. Linda

Andrea Nicole (Rinkol) Hampton

Andrea Nicole (Rinkol) Hampton was born Dec. 3, 1977, to LeRoy and Sallie Rinkol in Columbus, Nebraska. On May 23, 2009, Andrea married the

William Thomas “Bill” Delaney

William Thomas “Bill” Delaney, age 89 of Edina, died Saturday, November 30, 2024 at University Hospital in Columbia. Bill was born in Edina, Missouri

Steven Paul Bradley

Steven Paul Bradley, age 68 of Lindale, Texas, passed away November 24, 2024, at his home in Lindale, due to a long battle with

Robert Lee Johnson

Robert Lee Johnson, age 85 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. Born

Donald Eugene Nickell

Donald Eugene Nickell, 80, of Milan, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Milan Health Care Facility. Donald was born on June

Karen Lee (Treasure) Prewitt

Karen Lee (Treasure) Prewitt, 80, passed away on Sunday November 10, 2024 at University Medical Center in Columbia, MO. The daughter of Robert and

Ronald “Ron” Lundberg

Ronald “Ron” Lundberg, 71 of Hurdland, Missouri, passed away Friday October 18th, 2024, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri with his daughter Danielle by

Carol Elaine Sundstrom

Carol Elaine Sundstrom, 95, of Edina, Missouri, passed away at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri, surrounded by family. She was born on

Gary Lee Moyers

Gary Lee Moyers, 86, of Gibbs, Missouri, passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer on Friday, November 22, 2024 at his home. The

Perley Glen Smith

Perley Glen Smith 85, of Queen City passed away early Friday morning (Novmeber 22nd, 2024) in the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata,

Aaron M. Horst

Aaron M. Horst, 90, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Richland Christian Home, Richland Pennsylvania. Aaron was born on September 3, 1934,

Donald Gary Scott

Donald Gary Scott, 80, of Milan, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Willis “Jack” Jackson Magruder

Willis Jackson Magruder, 89, of Kirksville, Missouri, died Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his home in Kirksville. Jack was born on Wednesday, August 7,

Howard Olen Easley

Howard Olen Easley, 70, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. Born March 16, 1954

Betty Jean Kimble Callaway Lyle

Betty Jean Kimble Callaway Lyle, 99, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

Helen Marie Wyant

Helen Marie Wyant, 90, of Bolivar, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility in Bolivar. Helen was born May

Dorolene Tucker

Dorolene Tucker, 96, of Mulberry, Florida, formerly of Browning, Missouri, passed away November 6, 2024. The daughter of Jack and Ethel Gender, she was