Obituaries

Dec 26, 2020

Ronald Murl Snyder was called to heaven on December 26, 2020 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO, after a valiantly fought battle with Covid-19 related pneumonia. He resided in Macon, MO, and was a member of the 1st Christian Church there.

Ron was born in Unionville, MO, on January 13, 1944. He spent his childhood on the...

Dec 25, 2020

Kent Alan Troester, 75 of Kirksville passed away Friday morning, December 25, 2020 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The son of Adelbert M. and Helen (Garth) Troester, he was born May 14, 1945 in Kirksville, Missouri. On August 16, 1970 in West Des Moines, Iowa he was united in marriage to Judith Anne Stroeber and...

Dec 23, 2020

Barbara Joyce Meeker Cragg, 83 of Kirksville passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at The Pines in Kirksville.

The daughter of Harold Leonard and Alberta Louise (Hatcher) Meeker, she was born January 4, 1937 in Moberly, Missouri. On July 5, 1958 in Oskaloosa, Iowa she was united in marriage to Beryl Dean Cragg.

Barbara is...

Dec 22, 2020

Crystal Terrell O'Brien 96, of Kirksville, Mo. passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in Kirksville MO.

The daughter of Roy and Leila Montgomery Terrell, she was born November 2,1924 on a farm near Worthington, Missouri. Crystal was united in marriage to Leland James O'Brien on December 14, 1941 in Kirksville, Missouri. Leland and Crystal were the parents...

Dec 21, 2020

Alice Coleen Wayman

April 30, 1929 – December 21, 2020

Alice Coleen Wayman, age 91, passed away at the home of her daughter, Pamela, in Kearney, MO on December 21, 2020.

Alice was born on April 30, 1929 in Centerville, IA to Peter and Essie Mae (Hurley) Richmond; she...

Dec 21, 2020

Shelby Dixon, 85, formerly of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Golden Age Care Center in Centerville, Iowa, on Monday, December 21, 2020.

Shelby La Von Dixon was born in Unionville, Missouri, on May 28, 1935, the son of Harvey and Eva (Babbitt) Dixon.  He graduated from Unionville High School in 1953 and soon moved to Kansas...

Dec 20, 2020

Gertrude Pauline Saner, 81 formerly of Kirksville passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Life Care Center in Brookfield, MO.

The daughter of Charles Bert and Ethel Alice (Wilson) Saner, she was born August 12, 1939 in Iowa City, Iowa. Gertrude was one of ten children of Charles and Ethel. Her brothers and sisters include Vincent Saner,...

Dec 18, 2020

Larry Probasco, 80, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 18, 2020.

Larry Edgar Probasco was born in Unionville, Missouri, on December 15, 1940, the son of Edgar and Mildred (Wolfe) Probasco.  He was reared in Unionville and graduated from Unionville High School in 1958.   Larry married Nancy...

Dec 17, 2020

Lynn Henning, 71, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. The beloved wife of the late Irvin Henning; cherished mother of Jeffrey (Cheryl) Watts, Chris (Kim) Henning, Craig Henning and the late Curt Henning; loving grandma of Heather, Jeffrey J., Jessica (Josh), Samantha and Michael. She was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Helen Smith. Lynn was...

Dec 14, 2020

Ann Gadberry, 79, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, December 14, 2020.  She had been in declining health for a few years.

Elizabeth Ann Gadberry was born in Powersville, Missouri, on May 11, 1941, the daughter of Frank and Hazel (Rash) Gadberry, who preceded her in death.  She was reared in Powersville...

Dec 14, 2020

Ann Griswold, 80, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at the Putnam County Care Center on December 14, 2020.

Anna Marie Griswold was born on November 6, 1940, at home in Buchanan County, Missouri, to Richard and Mayme (Kimber) Wilson.  Ann graduated from Benton High School.  She married John Griswold on December 28, 1974.  Ann was very...

Dec 9, 2020

Anna Lee Blanchard, 86, of Lucerne, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

Anna Lee was born on a farm east of Lucerne on May 8, 1934, the daughter of Virgil and Tressie (Oakley) Brundage, who preceded her in death.  She graduated from Newtown (MO) High School...

Dec 9, 2020

Jerry Leroy Rezek, 72 of Kirksville passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The son of Josephine Rezek, he was born February 11, 1949 in Novinger, Missouri.

Jerry is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, John and Shirley Rezek.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00...

Dec 8, 2020

Judy Macomber, 78 of Queen City passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Moberly, Missouri.

The daughter of Lester Loyal and Viola Belle (Mitchell) Holcomb of Grinnell, Iowa, she was born May 15, 1942 in Iowa City, Iowa. On August 31, 1960 she was united in marriage to Zebina Macomber.

Judy is survived by her...

Dec 6, 2020

Michael E. “Mike” Kahler, 73, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center December 6, 2020, after battling complications of the Covid-19 virus.

Mike was born in Wichita, Kansas, on June 19, 1947, the son of Franklin W. and Marjorie (Ashley) Kahler.  He received his education in Borger, Texas, and Goddard, Kansas.  Mike was...

Dec 6, 2020

Juanita Pickett, 97, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam county Care Center in Unionville on Sunday, December 6, 2020.  She had been a resident there for a number of years.

Juanita Mae (Kingston) Pickett was born in the farmhouse of her parents in Putnam County, Missouri, on June 9, 1923, the daughter of Ozem and...

Dec 4, 2020

Paul Lewis Montgomery, 80, of Green City, MO, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 4, 2020.

Paul was born in Unionville, MO, on February 28, 1940, the son of Harry and Blanche (Bruce) Montgomery who preceded him in death. He is survived by his only sibling, sister Mary Lois (Montgomery) Schnelle. He had 3 nephews,...

Dec 4, 2020

Eileen Jorgenson, 71 of Kirksville passed away Friday morning, December 4, 2020 at Kirksville Manor Care Center.

Eileen was born March 17, 1949 in San Jose, California.

She will be cremated and no services are scheduled. Arrangements in the care of Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, Kirksville, MO.

Dec 2, 2020

Virginia Leora Bachman, 68 of Kirksville passed away, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her home.

The daughter of Russell and Anna (Elam) Foster, she was born August 21, 1952 in Green Castle, Missouri. On May 8, 1980 in Kirksville she was united in marriage to Sammie Bachman.

Virginia is survived by her husband, Sammie; and...

Nov 27, 2020

Shirley Marie Westmoreland, 76 of Kirksville passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at the LaPlata Nursing Home.

The daughter of Pearl Mulanix and Ruby (Stewart) Worthington, she was born June 12, 1944 in Kirksville, Missouri. On November 9, 1969 in Kirksville she was united in marriage to James Westmoreland.

Shirley is survived by her children,...