Obituaries

Feb 29, 2012

Evelyn Rennells Evelyn Rennells, 88, of Unionville, MO, passed away at her home in Unionville on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, after a battle with cancer. Evelyn Sharline Rennells was born in Putnam County, MO, on September 24, 1923, the daughter of Loran F. and Isa (Hill) Rennells, who preceded her in death. Evelyn worked as a secretary for about...

Feb 26, 2012

Linda L. Tetrick

Linda Lou Tetrick, 61 of LaPlata, MO passed away Sunday (February 26, 2012) at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of Kendall and Margaret (Bocock) Young, she...

Feb 25, 2012

Pamela Lynn Rackley, 62 of Wright City, MO entered into God’s Loving Care, Saturday, February 25, 2012

Born on November 26, 1949 to Chester and Ruth Parrish in St. Louis, MO. She was one of four children. She Graduated from Ritenour High School in 1968....

Feb 14, 2012

Nedra Dye Nedra Dye, 87, formerly of Unionville, MO, passed into eternal peace and joy on February 14, 2012, at the Columbia Manor in Columbia, MO. Mary Nedra (Jones) Dye was born November 20, 1924, a wonderful surprise and blessing to her parents, James Washington and Claudia (Shelton) Jones, aged 63 and 43 respectively. Nedra was raised on a...

Feb 10, 2012

Heidi Lee Zoumaras Heidi Lee Zoumaras, 62, of Kirksville, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012, at Kirksville Manor Care Center. Heidi fought her battle with Alzheimer’s disease with faith and courage for more than seven years. The daughter of Leeland and Ruth Engelhorn, Heidi was born July 21, 1949, in Fargo, N.D. Heidi is survived by her husband,...

Jan 27, 2012

Forest B. Musick Forest B. Musick, 86 of Kirksville passed away Friday (January 27, 2012) at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO. The son of Fred and Alice Marie Davis Lawrence Musick, he was born March 1, 1925 in rural Kirksville. In 1947 Forest married Cleo Lucille Pinkerton and she preceded him in death in 1990. They adopted two children...

Jan 27, 2012

Jay Lee Ross Jay Lee Ross, 73, of Powersville, MO passed away on January 27, 2012 at the Wayne County Memorial Hospital in Corydon, IA. Jay Lee Ross was born on February 15, 1938, the son of Lester and Mary (Kuysak) Ross. On June 19, 1986 he married Carol Curtis in Lucerne, MO. As a young man Jay Lee...

Jan 25, 2012

Mary Alice Mabry

Mary Alice Mabry, 95 passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at the Northeast Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 30, 1916 in White Sulphur Springs, Montana,...

Jan 23, 2012

Helen L. McFarland

Helen L. McFarland, 67 of Kirksville passed away Monday (January 23, 2012) at her home in Kirksville.

The daughter of Delbert and Nettie (Sizemore) Mountain, she was...

Jan 15, 2012

Wilma Joyce Blodgett

Wilma Joyce Blodgett, 77 of Kirksville passed away Sunday (January 15, 2012) at Kirksville Manor Care.

The daughter of Hulbert Gordon and Mary “Molly” (Waddill) Dixon, she...

Jan 12, 2012

Rosalee Coy Rosalee Davison Coy 90 of Kirksville passed away Thursday (January 12, 2012) at Kirksville Manor Care. Rosalee was born May 20, 1921, the daughter of Walter Sears and Mary Christina (Umbarger) Davison. On November 1, 1941 she was united in marriage to Carl Coy. Rosalee in survived by her children, Sandra Lay of Kirksville, Donna (Gary) Clarkson...

Jan 11, 2012

Jack Maulsby, 88, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Jack Neal Maulsby was born in Unionville, MO, on August 9, 1923, the son of Grover and Edna (Probasco) Maulsby, who preceded him in death. Jack graduated from Unionville High School in 1941 and began working for Loughridge...

Jan 10, 2012

Edna M. Bell Edna M. (Hartley) Bell, age 99 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday (January 10, 2012). Edna was born August 13, 1912 in Russellville, MO, to John and Tena (Damph) Hartley. On April 12, 1932, she married Wallace Drace Bell and to this union three children were born. Wallace preceded her in death in 1969. Also preceding her...

Jan 10, 2012

Beulah E. Sallee Beulah E. Sallee, 74 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday (January 10, 2012) at Kirksville Manor Care. The daughter of Bina and Hadie (Stoneking) Sizemore, she was born February 10. 1937 in Stahl, MO. Beulah was married to Marvin Ownbey and he preceded her in death. To this union three children were born. Beulah was married to...

Jan 10, 2012

Jerry Guffey Jerry Guffey, 69, of Unionville, MO, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Jerry Joshua Guffey was born in Kirksville, MO, on August 23, 1942, the son of Clarence and Vera (Capps) Guffey who preceded him in death. He was raised in the Graysville area of Putnam County, attending rural...

Jan 9, 2012

Reva Lorene Nichols Reva Lorene Nichols, 91 of Kirksville passed away Monday (January 9, 2012) at the Twin Pines Adult Care Center. Reva was born on October 20, 1920 in Adair County, MO, the daughter of Arthur and Ruby (Burchett) Smith. She was united in marriage to John E. Nichols on November 7, 1939 in Kirksville and he preceded...

Jan 3, 2012

Benjamin Ralph Smith 1918- 2012 Benjamin Ralph Smith, 93, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife on (January 3, 2012). The son of Orie J. and Essie (Holmes) Smith, he was born on August 31, 1918 in Kirksville MO. He served in the 32nd Infantry (Red Arrow) Division Company M, 128th, Buna Campaign (New Guinea). The...

Jan 3, 2012

Marilyn J. Barnhill Marilyn Joyce Barnhill, 75 of LaPlata, MO passed away Tuesday (January 3, 2012) at the LaPlata Nursing Home. The daughter of Owen Newman and Dorothy (Lee) Houston, she was born December 16, 1936 in Greentop, MO. She grew up in the Greentop area and attended the Hazel Creek School. For several years she worked at nursing...

Dec 31, 2011

Adam Lee Thomas, 23 of Kirksville passed away Saturday (December 31, 2011). Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday (January 7, 2012) at Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home with Reverend Charles Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hills Cemetery in Kirksville. Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home....

Dec 30, 2011

Janice Riekeberg Janice Riekeberg, 71 of Queen City passed away unexpectedly Friday (December 30, 2011) at her home. The daughter of Victor Rush and Sibyl Evalee (Boggs) Henderson, she was born June 2, 1940 in Schuyler County, MO. On March 14, 1959 she was united in marriage to Earl Riekeberg who preceded her in death on April 4, 2003....