Obituaries
Glen Wesley Novinger
Sep 30, 2026
Glen Wesley “Dub” Novinger, Jr. passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on September 30, 2026, in Kirksville, the town where his life began on May 31, 1931. His was a long and meaningful life marked by faith, hard work, devotion to family, and a steady love for the simple gifts of everyday living. He had a...
Dr. Diane Tobin Johnson (Goodman)
Sep 21, 2026
Dr. Diane Tobin Johnson (Goodman), associate professor of communication emerita at Truman State University, (79), died Monday, September 21, 2026 at home in Kirksville. She was born on April 22, 1947, in Sidney, Nebraska, the oldest daughter of Carolyn Victoria (Pritchard) and Gordon Raymond Tobin. One brother, Robert, predeceased her; she is survived by two sisters, Eileen Dinneen (John) of...
Marjorie Louise Wilcox
Sep 18, 2026
Marjorie Louise Wilcox, born Marjorie Louise Bensink, passed away at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, IA, on September 18, 2026. She was born on March 28, 1931, to Nelis and Esther Bensink in Pella, IA, and lived a life marked by faith, hard work, devotion to family and quiet, enduring strength.
Marjorie’s early years reflected the determination that would remain...
Jean Fox Smith
Sep 17, 2026
Jean Fox Smith passed away on September 17, 2026, at Kirksville Manor Care. She was born on January 13, 1962, in Loveland, Colorado, and lived a life marked by warmth, humor, devotion to family, and an energetic entrepreneurial spirit.
A 1980 graduate of Loveland High School in Loveland, Colorado, Jean continued her education at Metro Business College in Jefferson City, Missouri....
Jo Newman
Sep 15, 2026
Clara Josephine "Jo" Newman, age 93, of Bolivar, Missouri, formerly of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on September 15, 2026, surrounded by her three daughters. Born on January 9, 1933, Jo lived a long, beautiful life defined by deep Christian faith, devotion to her family, and a generous spirit of service to others.
A graduate of Higbee High School, Jo dedicated her...
Karen Sue Slaughter
Sep 1, 2026
Karen Sue (Mathes) Slaughter
July 30, 1952 – September 1, 2026
Karen Sue Slaughter, 74, of Queen City, Missouri, passed away on September 1, 2026. Born on July 30, 1952, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harold David and Norma (Kramer) Mathes.
Karen lived a life full of warmth, connection, and adventure. She deeply cherished her family and friends, and she...
Thomas Richard Scriven
Sep 1, 2026
Thomas Richard Scriven 1951-2026A life of service, family and simple pleasures is celebrated in the memory of Thomas Richard Scriven, 75 who passed away surrounded by family at home on September 1, 2026 in LaPlata, Missouri.Born on June 20, 1951 in Corning, New York.Thomas was the son of Harry William and Waltraud Sophia ( Buhs) Scriven of Horseheads, New York.He...
Michael Alfred Wadleigh
Aug 25, 2026
Michael Alfred Wadleigh passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on July 31, 1945, Michael will be remembered with love and gratitude by those who knew him.
Michael took joy in the things that brought him comfort and happiness throughout his life. Zebras were his favorite animal, and he loved football, enjoyed playing solitaire, and had...
Regina Attebery
Jul 28, 2026
Regina Lee (Lightfoot) Attebery passed away on July 28, 2026 while recovering from a recent hip surgery. She was born on May 9, 1945 in Centerville, Iowa to her parents Carol (Shelton) and Roscoe Lightfoot. They moved back to the family farm northwest of Unionville, Missouri where she grew up.
She started school in the first grade attending the two-room Brown...
Debra Ann Pawling
Jul 25, 2026
Debra Ann Pawling, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on July 25, 2026. She was born on May 9, 1954, in Kirksville, Missouri, a place that shaped her roots and which she always held dear.
Debra’s early years in Kirksville were spent surrounded by the love and guidance of her parents, Edward and Charlene Coin, who preceded...
Suzanne "Zan" Phillips
Jul 25, 2026
Suzanne “Zan” Collier Phillips passed away at the Pines on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Suzanne was born October 14, 1952 in Kirksville, MO, the daughter of Bruce and Carol Collier. She attended Kirksville public schools and graduated from Kirkville High School in 1970. She attended University of Missouri and received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in 1973 continuing her education...
Elmira (Myra) Ellen Evans Baiotto
Jul 23, 2026
Myra was born November 25, 1926, in Sedalia, Mo; daughter of Elmer and Hazel Marie (Thompson) Evans, who preceded her in death. She married William M. Baiotto (deceased 2008), May 22nd, 1948, in St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded in death by her son Kevin D. Baiotto, July 28, 2015; sisters Sophie Snead, Dorothy Lee, Carol Green and a brother...
Robert Wayne Ellis
Jul 6, 2026
Robert Wayne Ellis, affectionately known as Wayne, passed away on July 6, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri, at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital, at the age of 82. Born on December 17, 1943, in Ottumwa, Iowa, Wayne’s life was marked by a steadfast commitment to his family, his work, his country, and his enduring passions for the natural world...
Tamra Sue Tarr
Jun 30, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we say farewell to Tamra Sue Tarr, who passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025. Born on November 9, 1948, Tamra’s seventy-seven years were a beautiful testament to warmth, kindness, and unwavering commitment to those she loved and served.
Tamra’s journey began in Kirksville, the place that would see so...
Jason Laverne Lloyd
Jun 30, 2026
Jason Laverne Lloyd, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend, passed away on June 30, 2026, in Quincy, Illinois.
Born on July 11, 1969, in Davenport, Iowa, Jason's journey began in the heartland, where his love for family and his gentle spirit first took root. Nearly 57 years later, those roots had grown into a life that touched and enriched...
Robert Lee Christman
Jun 20, 2026
Robert Lee Christman was born on October 5, 1943, in Kirksville, Missouri to Cecil Hal Christman and Edith Irene (Brewer) Christman. On October 1, 1965, he married the love of his life, Carol Smoyer. To this union three children were born.
Robert worked for Donaldson's in the quality control department, until they down. After the closing of Donaldson's, he drove a...
Jamie Glen Tarpein
Jun 10, 2026
Jamie Glen Tarpein, age 49, of Kirksville, Missouri and formerly of Gas City/Jonesboro, Indiana, entered into his heavenly voyage June 10, 2026 after a lengthy hard fought battle of Heart Failure with loving family by his side.
Born July 26, 1976 to his parents Terry W. Tarpein and Sandra K. Tarpein, Jamie spent his youth in the Kirksville school district and...
Andrea VanDyke
Jun 2, 2026
Andrea VanDyke, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Kirksville, Missouri, on June 2, 2026. Born on November 30, 1951, in Kirksville, the daughter of Andrew and Eliza (Beall) Stewart, she was a lifelong resident whose sweet and loving spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Andrea's journey through life was...
William Robert Floyd
May 31, 2026
William "Bill" Robert Floyd, age 93, of Mexico, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 31st, 2026, at Boone Health, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on September 22, 1932, in Kirksville, Missouri, Bill was the son of Audrey Gideon Floyd and Delpha Frances (Acton) Floyd. Bert and Blanche Mercer stepped in to help care for the children while Delpha...
Glenn Laverne Gerhold
May 25, 2026
Glenn Laverne Gerhold, known to most as Laverne, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Kirksville, Missouri. Born on September 28, 1944, in Millard, Missouri, Laverne lived a life committed to stewardship of the land and to his faith in Jesus Christ.
A born farmer, Laverne grew up on the farm and devoted his life to agriculture, making his living from...
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