Obituaries
Kathleen Lenore Field
Mar 8, 2026
Kathleen Lenore “Kay” (Shahan) Field, of LaBelle, Missouri, formerly of Hurdland, passed away Sunday morning, March 8, 2026, at LaBelle Manor.
She is survived by her sisters, Mary Jane Brue and Alice Grondin; her brothers, Bill Shahan and Tim Shahan; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her stepchildren: Don “Little Don” Evan Field, who has two children,...
Robert Turner
Mar 8, 2026
Robert A Turner, 88, passed away on March 8, 2026. He was born February 6, 1938, to Kenneth and Juanita Hayward Turner. Robert had been a resident of Jefferson County, Missouri, since 1964.
Robert entered the armed forces in May of 1956 after completion of Kirksville Senior High School. He served 8 years in the military and was then employed by...
Amanda Kathleen Bobzien
Feb 14, 2026
Amanda Kathleen (Early) Bobzien, 51, passed away on February 14, 2026, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Amanda was born on August 12, 1974, to Mike and Mary Carol Early, the first of eight children. From the very beginning, she embraced her role as a leader, protector,...
Robert "Bert" Gillum
Feb 12, 2026
Bert Gillum, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 12, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 74. Born on April 19, 1951, in Kirksville, Missouri. Bert was a graduate of Kirksville High School. He dedicated a significant part of his life to his career as a pressman for 32 years at Standard Register and...
Douglas Porter
Feb 10, 2026
Douglas C.Porter, 75 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Doug was born on May 19, 1950, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Gerald Leonard and Gertrude Stella Weber Porter. His first few years were spent in Atlanta, Missouri and later moved to Memphis, Missouri at age 8. He attended the one room...
Jerry Dooley
Feb 6, 2026
Jerry Dooley, a cherished member of the Queen City community, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2026, after a brave two-year battle with lung cancer. Born on October 23, 1951, in Kirksville, Missouri, Jerry's life was characterized by his quiet, fun-loving personality, which endeared him to all who knew him.
Jerry's education journey began at Schuyler County R-I school,...
Laura Easley
Feb 3, 2026
Laura S. Easley, born December 5, 1941, in Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on February 3, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Laura was raised in Kirksville by her parents, Bob and Esther Scobee, graduating from Kirksville High School in 1959. After working for Florsheim Shoe, and in the home, she was employed with Larry Gardner/Eagle Accounting from 1991 until her retirement in...
Charles Edward Collop
Jan 28, 2026
Charles Edward Collop, 93, was born on October 11, 1932 and passed away on January 28, 2026 in Kirksville, MO.
Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. After returning from Korea, he followed in his father’s footsteps and spent the rest of his life as a farmer. Farming was not only his livelihood, but...
Anna Caroline Sparks
Jan 26, 2026
Anna Caroline Sparks, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, at the age of 94, on January 26, 2026, in Queen City, Missouri. Born on March 9, 1931, in Lockridge, Iowa, Anna lived a life filled with love, dedication, and generosity.
Anna's legacy took root in her deep commitment to family and her career in healthcare as...
Debra Jean Goins
Jan 20, 2026
Debra Jean Goins, affectionately known as Debby, was born on May 7, 1954, in Peoria, Illinois. She departed from this world on January 20, 2026, in Kirksville, Missouri, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, warmth, and countless cherished memories.
Debby made her mark in the community as an attendant at Creve Coeur Coin Wash in Creve Coeur, IL, and later...
James Curtis Morton
Jan 11, 2026
James Curtis Morton, a loving father and dedicated family man, passed away peacefully at the Life Care Center in Waynesville, MO on January 11, 2026. Born on March 10, 1932 in Rural Adair County, James led a life filled with hard work, love, and devotion to his family.
James's career journey began with various jobs that included working for local farmers,...
Chandra Lee Farmer
Jan 7, 2026
Chandra Lee Farmer, daughter of Mark Howard Young and Cherie Ward Young passed away on Wednesday January 7, 2026 at Boone County Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri. She suffered an irreversible auto-immune reaction after a brief illness.
Chandra was born in Kirksville, Missouri September 23, 1982. Two years later her brother Alex was added to the family. Her father, Mark, died...
Clarice Jean Vermillion
Jan 7, 2026
Clarice Jean Vermillion, 84, passed away on January 7th, 2026 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri, surrounded by loved ones.
Clarice was born on March 4th, 1941, in San Mateo, California, she later moved to Kirksville from Chillicothe, Missouri where she began living a life of independence. Clarice greatly enjoyed living on her own and took pride in having...
Robert Sydney Dillavou
Jan 6, 2026
Robert Sydney Dillavou, born on February 11, 1974, in San Francisco, California, passed away on January 6, 2026, in Kirksville, Missouri. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose legacy will endure in the hearts of those he touched throughout his life.
Robert's zest for life was evident in his passions and pursuits. He had an adventurous spirit that...
Mary Virginia Anesi
Jan 3, 2026
Mary Virginia Billington Anesi Passed Away on January 3rd, 2026 at La Plata Nursing Home at the age of 101.
Mary is the Daughter of George and Florence Billington. Mary is preceded in death by her Parents, three Brothers and two Sisters, Husband Sielio Anesi, and longtime companion Garold Hughes.
Mary lived her entire life in Adair County. The majority of those...
Bess Rose Mercer
Dec 31, 2025
Bess Rose (Appling) Mercer was born October 27, 1930, near Mineola, MO, to Elliott J. Appling and Martha Louise (Lee) Appling. She died peacefully at home December 31, 2025 with her daughter, Janis, nearby.
Bess was the 8th of nine children, born on the family farm. In 1935, her father gave it to his brother and moved the family into “town”,...
William "Dennis" Sidwell
Dec 25, 2025
William "Dennis" Sidwell, a cherished member of the community and beloved family man, passed away on December 25, 2025, in Ozark, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 3, 1947, Dennis led a life rich in love, dedication, and passion, embraced by the values instilled in him from his youth on a cattle farm.
As the oldest son in...
Penny Lee Eves
Dec 10, 2025
Penny Lee Eves, age 58 of Kirksville, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Boone County Hospital in Columbia, MO.
Penny was born July 29, 1967 in Kirksville, MO. She is survived by her mother Glenda Kolb of the home, brother Jeremy Kolb and wife Robin of Kirksville, MO, grandmother Joan Rackers of LaPlata Nursing Home, two nephews Anthony and Andrew...
Carson Lee Adams
Dec 9, 2025
Carson Lee Adams passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Known for his playful sense of humor, Carson had a special propensity for teasing the women in his life and always with a twinkle in his eye.
Throughout his working life, Carson held positions with various companies, consistently willing to work hard. Yet of all his roles, the...
Michael Allen Brewster
Nov 21, 2025
Michael Allen Brewster, born on October 11, 1964, in Riverside, California, passed away peacefully in Columbia, Missouri, on November 21, 2025. He left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a spirit that touched everyone he met.
Michael was a dedicated man, known for his hard work in the construction field, especially in concrete, and he was admired by many as...
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