Obituaries

Sep 18, 2023

Ronald "Ron" Charles McClanahan, 84, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, Monday, September 18, 2023, at The Pines, Kirksville, Missouri.

Ron was born October 21, 1938, in eastern Adair County, near Kirksville and as a lifelong resident of the area, always living on the family farm.

Ron attended New Hope School, a country...

Sep 14, 2023

Robert “Bob” Williams passed away unexpectedly in his sleep September 14, 2023, at his home in Fort Myers, FL.

Born in Wichita, KS, to Elmer & Frances Williams, he grew up on the family farm, Sunny Acres Pony Farm in Kirksville, MO.

Bob was a member of the first graduating class of the “new” Kirksville...

Sep 13, 2023

Jean Ann Sidwell, 76 of Kirksville passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the LaPlata Nursing Home.

The daughter of Eugene and Mary Louise (Schmitter) Webster, she was born April 16, 1947 in Kirksville, Missouri. On May 19, 1965 in Queen City, Missouri she was united in marriage to Dennis Sidwell.

Jean Ann is survived...

Sep 12, 2023

Murilyn G. Koutstaal passed peacefully in her sleep on September 12, 2023. Murilyn was an educated pioneer and adventurer. In the mid 50’s she left her hometown in Massachusetts to pursue a college degree. She graduated with a BA and MA from Oberlin College. After college she went to school, worked and traveled extensively; domestically and internationally. Her travels...

Sep 12, 2023

Myrtle Fern Bratton, 91 of Columbia, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at The Villa at Blue Ridge in Columbia.

The daughter of Clinton L. and Monna May (Dunham) Humphrey, she was born November 26, 1931 in Willmathsville, Missouri. In 1948 in Bloomfield, Iowa she married Ray Neal Bratton.

Myrtle attended school in Milton,...

Sep 11, 2023

Barbara Jean (Walton) Bruce, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023, with family at her side. She was born the eldest child and only daughter of Charles W. Walton and Genevieve M. (Zeeb) Walton on April 8, 1936, in Stow, OH.

Barb was reared in Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota, attending three high schools in four...

Sep 10, 2023

Howard Blake Western, 81 of Greentop passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023.

The son of Oscar Theodore and Yuba Ruth (Slaughter) Western, he was born June 12, 1942 in Greentop, Missouri. He grew up in the McKim community west of Greentop on the family farm. He attended the McKim School. He spent a good amount of his...

Sep 6, 2023

Daniel A. Kelly, 51 of Kirksville passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri surrounded by his family.

The son of John E. and Lora Anne (Summers) Kelly, he was born January 3, 1972 in Kirksville, Missouri. He grew up in Kirksville, attended Kirksville Schools and graduated from Kirksville High School in 1990....

Sep 5, 2023

John Steven Niebruegge died at home September 5,2023, after a long battle with depression. John was born on June 21,1947, to Chester and Delma Niebruegge in Owensville, Missouri. He attended Owensville schools and graduated in 1965. He graduated from the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine in 1972. He said that he had a "blond scholarship," his wife...

Sep 2, 2023

Ryan Andrew Erwin, 33 of Brashear, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023.

The son of Lonnie and Saralyn (Russell) Erwin, he was born April 29, 1990 in Kirksville, Missouri. On September 21, 2013 in LaPlata, Missouri he was united in marriage to Shelbie Creason.

Ryan grew up in Bible Grove, Missouri and attended the...

Sep 2, 2023

Beatrice M. Stivers, 89 of Troy, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

The daughter of Lee and Goldy (Rice) Cassady, she was born April 9, 1934 in Worthington, Missouri. On December 14, 1952 in Kirksville she was united in marriage to J. Franklin Stivers.

Beatrice is survived...

Sep 2, 2023

Irene Steele, 102, passed away peacefully in her home with her daughters present on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Ruth Irene Steele was born in Unionville, Missouri, on November 26, 1920, the daughter of Orval and Sylvia (Fullerton) Carter.  She attended Blackbird country school. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at the First Baptist Church in Unionville...

Aug 29, 2023

Barbara Jean Kahler passed away after continuing health complications at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on August 29th, 2023.

Barbara Kahler was born in Wichita, KS, on February 16th, 1942, the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Murduck) Miller.  On May 2nd, 1969, she married Michael Kahler in Miami, OK, and 5 children were born to this union.  ...

Aug 29, 2023

Joyce Casady, 80, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.  She had been a resident there only briefly.

Joyce Bernice (Anderson) Casady was born in rural Queen City, Missouri, on January 25, 1943, the daughter of Finis and Chloe (Mathes) Anderson.  She graduated from Queen City...

Aug 23, 2023

Margie Marie (Mollick) Tippett, age 70, passed away at the University of Missouri hospital in Columbia, Missouri on August 23, 2023, after a courageous battle with liver disease.

The daughter of Charles Gottlieb Mollick and Julia Marie (Swanson) Mollick, Margie was born March 9th, 1953, in Kirksville, Missouri. Growing up, Margie worked for her parents at Mollick...

Aug 22, 2023

James Clifford Ebert, 83 of Kirksville passed away, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

The son of Clifford and Irene (Carmon) Ebert, he was born February 2, 1940 in Brashear, Missouri. On August 22, 2009 in Atlanta, Missouri he married Martha L. Bass. He attended school in LaPlata, Missouri where he graduated High...

Aug 21, 2023

Nina Faye Rexroat, 83, of Unionville, MO, passed away under loving care at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on August 21st, 2023.

Nina Rexroat was born in Osgood, MO, on August 28th, 1939, to Lonnie and Wanda Scott. Nina graduated Milan C-2 in the class of 1957.  In 1960, Nina married Eldon Hines and 2 boys were...

Aug 21, 2023

Donald Wayne Couchman was born at Monroe Hospital in Unionville, Missouri, on August 10, 1961, to parents Jay and Gloria (Collins) Couchman.

In his youth he enjoyed 4-H, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandparents. During high school he spent many hours working with Don Veirs tanning hides and helping on the farm. Playing pool was...

Aug 20, 2023

Donna Lynn Dunsmore (Spear) Born June 21st 1944 passed away with her family at her side on August 20th, 2023 at the age of 79.

Donna was born to the late Gordon Spear and Eileen Voorheis. Her siblings were Jackie Hard, Jerry Spear, and Sandy Clifton who all proceeded her in death. She went to Court school...

Aug 19, 2023

John O. Harrison, 82 of LaPlata, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at The Pines in Kirksville.

John was born March 19, 1941 in Jefferson City, Missouri, the son of John and Sarah (Baskett) Harrison. On September 26, 1970 in LaPlata, Missouri he was united in marriage to Joan Mitchell.

John lived various places...