Obituaries
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...
Rickie Lane Gregory
Nov 6, 2025
Rickie Lane Gregory, age 64, of Columbia, Missouri, formerly of Brashear and Edina, passed away on November 6, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on March 9, 1961, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of the late James Vern and Garnett Lillian (Grubb) Gregory of Brashear.
Rick attended Brashear Grade School and was a member of the Brashear High School Class...
Gary Wesley Clark
Nov 1, 2025
Gary Wesley Clark, a beloved figure in his community and a lifelong farmer, passed away on November 1, 2025, just days shy of celebrating his 75th birthday. Born in Kirksville, Missouri on November 4, 1950, Gary was the cherished son of Wesley and Geneva Clark, who have preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his sisters, Joyce (Aven)...
Robert "Bob" Wilson
Oct 30, 2025
Robert "Bob” Craig Wilson, 83, of rural Glenwood MO, passed away surrounded by family who loved him dearly. Born on July 4, 1942, at home outside of Drakesville, IA, to Vic and Clair Belle Wilson, Bob came into this world on a day meant for fireworks, fitting for a man who would live a life full of spark, mischief, and...
Beverly Kitts
Oct 29, 2025
Beverly Joice Kitts, 94, of The Pines died October 29 at the Kirksville Regional Medical Center of complications from a fall and broken hip. She was born March 19, 1931, in Wayne, MI. She was the middle daughter of Alvin and Elizabeth Foster Baer.
She grew up in the Detroit area and graduated from Wayne High School in 1949. She went...
Jacquelyn Virginia Settlage
Oct 29, 2025
Jacquelyn Virginia Settlage, 91, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 29, 2025. Born on September 10, 1934, Jackie lived a full and active life marked by her dedication to education, family, and community.
On June 12th, 1959, she married John Settlage, Sr., and together they shared 60 wonderful years of marriage until his passing...
Donald Eugene Wheeler
Oct 26, 2025
Donald Eugene Wheeler passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Schuyler Co Nursing Home at the age of 91 years.
The son of Boyd and Beulah (Dierling) Wheeler, he was born April 18, 1934. He attended Queen City High School graduating with the class of 1951.
On June 4,1955 he married Anna Lou Snowbarger. They moved to Joliet, Illinois in November...
George Charles Bradburn JR
Oct 24, 2025
George Charles Bradburn Jr.
November 1, 1947 - October 24, 2025George Charles Bradburn Jr., born in LaPorte, IN, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the age of 77.George faithfully served the Lord in a variety of capacities in multiple small community churches throughout the Midwest. He led worship with joy, taught God's Word with passion, and sang praises with...
Shelly Lynn Hills
Oct 22, 2025
Shelly Lynn Hills, 47, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025, at La Plata Nursing Home.Shelly was born January 20, 1978, in Kirksville, Missouri, to Allan and Mickey Hills. She was preceded in death by her father, Allan Hills; her grandfather, L.T. Schmidt; and her grandparents, Theodore and Mary Palmer, and Loyd and Elizabeth Hills.Shelly is...
Vincent Albert Prostko
Oct 21, 2025
Vincent Albert Prostko, a distinguished retired Air Force officer and engineer, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, in Kirksville, Missouri. He was born on August 31, 1936, in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. A man of commendable character, Vincent is remembered for his caring, loving, and devoted nature.
Throughout his career, Vincent served his country honorably as a Lieutenant Colonel in the...
Retta Vondalea Ringer
Oct 17, 2025
Retta "Vondalea" Ringer, 95, of Macon, Missouri joined her heavenly father on October 17, 2025. Vondalea was born in Hayes County, Nebraska on January 7, 1930. She was the daughter of Henry and Pauline Harmon. Her family moved to Putnam County Missouri in 1931.
In 1947, Vonda was married in Kirksville, Missouri to Wilbern Eugene Lawson. To this union, four children...
James Stephen Higgins
Oct 11, 2025
James “Jim” Stephen Higgins, 93, passed away on Oct. 11 surrounded by loving family after fighting a brave battle with cancer. Jim is survived by eight of his 10 children, Dr. Patrick Higgins of Colorado Springs, CO; Debbie Vlasz of Streamwood, IL; Jim Higgins and wife, Brenda, of Kirksville; Janet Patterman and husband, Joseph, of Kirksville; Danny Higgins and wife,...
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