Obituaries

Feb 12, 2021

Following a two week stay at Cox hospital in Springfield, MO, Betty Carol Fleshman was released to go home with family on Thursday, February 11 th , where she passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 12.  She was 84 years old.

Betty was the oldest of four children born to Arthur & Marie (Williams)...

Feb 10, 2021

John Joseph Neitzke 1953-2021

John Joseph Neitzke, 67, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

The son of the late Marie Augusta (Stenzel) and Joseph George Neitzke, John was born in Saginaw Michigan on July 8, 1953.  On May 19, 1979, at University Lutheran Church in East Lansing,...

Feb 9, 2021

Carolyn Ann Kelley Willey was born on July 26, 1926, in Promise City, Iowa, the only daughter of Eva Clark Kelley and Nova Kelley. Her youngest years were spent there, where she became fast friends with neighbor Norma Winegar—the first of many beloved life-long friends. Before she entered school, her family moved to “the farm”. ( Her dad loved...

Feb 9, 2021

Ember Pitt

Our precious little angel, Ember Lynn Delphine Pitt, one year old, beloved daughter of Lisa Lynn Pitt, step-daughter of Zachary Ryan Groseclose, biological daughter of James Ryan Heath Crawford of Kirksville. Ember went to be in Jesus arms unexpectedly on February 9 th , 2021. Ember was born August 16 th , 2019...

Feb 3, 2021

Fon Edward Owings, 91, of Unionville, MO, passed from this life at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville, MO, on February 3, 2021.

Fon “Doc” Owings was born in the West Liberty area of Putnam County, Missouri on June 26, 1929, to Roy and Grace (Smith) Owings. Fon graduated from the Unionville High School in 1947....

Jan 29, 2021

Juanita Yearns, 86, of Queen City passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Scotland County Care Center.

The only daughter of George William and Daisy Mae (Farris) Simmons, Juanita was born February 12, 1934 in Downing, MO. In her youth, Juanita was an active member of Schuyler County 4H.  She played clarinet in band and played...

Jan 28, 2021

Pauline White, 89, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri, on Thursday, January 28, 2021.  She had resided there since 2017.

Phyllis Pauline White was born at Glendale, Missouri, on February 17, 1931, the daughter of Oscar and Octa (Abbott) West.  She graduated from Livonia High School in 1949...

Jan 25, 2021

Tony Bears, 71, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Hospital in Unionville, Missouri, on Monday, January 25, 2021, from the effects of Covid-19.

Anthony Cecil Bears was born in Harrison County, Missouri, on June 25, 1949, the son of Lyman H. and Mildred (McBee) Bears, who preceded him in death.  Tony graduated from Princeton...

Jan 25, 2021

Tony Bears, 71, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Hospital in Unionville, Missouri, on Monday, January 25, 2021, from the effects of Covid-19.

Anthony Cecil Bears was born in Harrison County, Missouri, on June 25, 1949, the son of Lyman H. and Mildred (McBee) Bears, who preceded him in death.  Tony graduated from Princeton...

Jan 23, 2021

Joyce Darlene (Lyons) Sells, 87, of Kirksville, MO passed away on January 23, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born in Eagle Grove, Iowa at her Grandparents home on December 19, 1933 to Jamie and Don Lyons. Joyce went to Rowan school graduating as class valedictorian in 1951. After graduation she went to Iowa State Teachers College (UNI)...

Jan 22, 2021

Edna Stottlemyre, 90, of Unionville, Missouri, passed from this life at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri, on Friday, January 22, 2021, due to the effects of Covid 19.

Edna May (Potter) Stottlemyre was born in the Wolfe District of Putnam County, Missouri, on May 25, 1930, the daughter of Simp and Clara (Korns) Potter.  She attended...

Jan 22, 2021

H. Eldon Darnel, 84 of Kirksville passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

The son of Howard and Sarah (Musick) Darnel, he was born June 7, 1936 in Adair County, Missouri. He has been a life-long resident of Adair County. He was the youngest of seven children, one sister, Lela Johnson and five...

Jan 20, 2021

Geneva Yearns 83, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021, in the Schuyler County Nursing Home.

The daughter of Harold and Thelma (Forbes) Bergman she was born March 19, 1937 in Queen City. She grew up in the Queen City area and attended the Green Valley Rural School and graduated from the Queen City High School...

Jan 18, 2021

Diana Rogers, 65, of Trenton, Missouri, (formerly of Unionville, Missouri) passed away at Sunnyview Care Center in Trenton on Monday, January 18, 2021.  She had been a resident there for about three years.

Diana Lynn Rogers was born in Unionville, Missouri, on June 16, 1955, the daughter of Harold and Delores (Lunsford) Summers.  She graduated from Unionville...

Jan 17, 2021

Deanie Lupton, 90, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville on Sunday, January 17, 2021, where she was surrounded by her loving family.  She had been in failing health for several days.

Geraldine “Deanie” Ellen Lupton was born in Putnam County, Missouri, on September 16, 1930, the daughter of Gerald Otis...

Jan 15, 2021

Okal Bollin, 93, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by friends and family on Saturday, January 15, 2021.

Okal Allene Bollin was born in Putnam County, Missouri, on October 30, 1927, the daughter of Martin and Hazel (Lewis) Cullor, who preceded her in death.  She married Carroll Kinton in Green City, Missouri, on...

Jan 15, 2021

Loye Carol Jarman, 87, of Unionville, MO passed away peacefully at his home on January 15, 2021. Loye was born on November 19, 1933, the son of Milo "Mike" Jarman and Neva (Butler) Jarman who preceded him in death.  He graduated from Unionville High School.  On June 27, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Berry, who preceded...

Jan 14, 2021

Charlie Klingsmith, 81, passed away at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri, on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  He had been a resident there for a little over two years.

Charles Klingsmith was born in Yarrow, Missouri, on October 31, 1939, the son of Muter Ellis and Viola (Stone-Miller) Klingsmith.  Charlie’s mother died when he...

Jan 12, 2021

Freddie P. Glaspie, 87 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Kirksville Manor Care.

The son of Joseph and Elsie (Hedrick) Glaspie, he was born November 28, 1933 in Worthington, Missouri. On September 8, 1958 in Kirksville, he married Betty J. Tines.

Freddie is survived by two sons, Alva Glaspie and Steven Glaspie...

Jan 10, 2021

J. Joyce Hearn PhD, 77, of Kirksville passed away January 10, 2021 in Kirksville, MO. Joyce attended Whitehaven High School, UT Martin, U of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Florida State University where she earned a Doctorate of Philosophy of Family and Child Science. Joyce was an Associate Professor in Department of Family Science at Truman State University until her retirement...