Obituaries

Aug 13, 2020

Kathleen Cain, 76, of rural Unionville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at her home on Thursday, August 13, 2020.

Kathleen Louise (Clark) Cain was born in Putnam County, Missouri, in the Graysville area on December 29, 1943, the daughter of John and Elsie (Watts) Clark, who preceded her in death.  Her family moved to California...

Aug 5, 2020

John Morris Warren, 88 of Kirksville passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

The son of John Morris and Ione Cora (Densmore) Warren, he was born July 24, 1932 in Hillsdale, Michigan. On June 14, 1952 in North Adams, Michigan he was united in marriage to Lucinda Ruth Phillips.

John is survived by his wife, Lucinda;...

Aug 4, 2020

Robert Lee Stamm, 38 of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, while visiting family in Dale, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 2020, at the Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27 th St., Unionville, MO, 63565, 660-947-2200.  A Celebration of Life...

Aug 3, 2020

Delbert W. Hamilton, 87 of Kirksville passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 in Columbia, Missouri.

The son of Charles and Lola (Hammons) Hamilton, he was born July 5, 1933 in Green Castle, Missouri. On August 15, 1953 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas he was united in marriage to Opaline L. Cooper.

Delbert is survived by his...

Aug 1, 2020

Anna Margaret Cowan, 88, of Unionville, MO passed away at the Putnam County Care Center on August 1 st , 2020.

Anna Cowan was born on January 26, 1932 the daughter of Dewey and Helen (Wyckoff) Laughlin.  Following high school, Anna married Gene Cowan on March 26, 1955, in Albia, IA, and 4 children were born to...

Jul 31, 2020

Reva Carol Stiles, 86 of Kirksville passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at The Pines in Kirksville.

The daughter of Orley and Jewel (Tallman) Wilson, she was born September 16, 1933 in New Boston, Missouri. On October 13, 1952 in Macon, Missouri she was united in marriage to Kenneth Stiles and he preceded her in death on...

Jul 18, 2020

John Harlin Powell was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on July 18, 2020, at the age of 38 as a result of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.

John was born in Osceola, Missouri on July 5, 1982, to Richard and Jan Powell, and he grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a proud Master...

Jul 10, 2020

Jaden Levi Macomber was born July 2, 2020 in Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, and passed away July 10, 2020 at the same hospital.

The moment Jaden came into his families lives he was breaking records. He was the smallest living baby to be born at that facility weighing in at eleven ounces.  From the...

Jul 7, 2020

John Michael Sharp, 56 of Brashear, MO passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.

The son of Michael and Bonnie (Mayes) Sharp, he was born September 13, 1963 in Rolla, Missouri. He grew up in St. Louis, where he attended school and graduated high school in 1981. He attended Truman State University....

Jul 3, 2020

Robert “Bob” Murphy, age 91 years and 6 months, departed this life at the Corydon Specialty Center in Corydon, Iowa, on Thursday, July 3, 2020.

Robert Allen “Bob” Murphy was born in Putnam County, Missouri, on November 10, 1928, the son of William S. “Vess” and Edna (Young) Murphy who preceded him in death.  He lived his...

Jul 2, 2020

Gregory K. VanHoutan, 46 of Unionville, MO passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Unionville, MO.

The son of Veryl and Mary (Charboneau) VanHoutan, he was born July 12, 1973 in Bethany, MO. In September of 2002 he married Jodi Dupree VanHoutan.

Greg is survived by his wife, Jodi; his parents, Veryl and Mary VanHoutan...

Jul 1, 2020

Tyson W. Vincent 34 of Queen City, Missouri passed away July 1, 2020 as result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident at Northeast Regional Hospital.

He was born December 3, 1985 in Kirksville MO the son of Rick and Cathy Vincent. He attend Schuyler R-1 and graduated in 2005 where he loved and enjoyed playing...

Jun 29, 2020

Audrey Linn Johnson passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home in rural Schuyler County.

Audrey was born October 27, 1958 in Kirksville, Missouri to Heinlen Dean and Juanita (Simmons) Yearns. She is preceded in death by her husband Larry Johnson and her father Heinlen Dean Yearns.

She is survived by her mother...

Jun 28, 2020

Darren A. Henrichs, 55 of Kirksville passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family, friends and loved ones.

The son of Jim and Judie (Atchison) Henrichs, he was born September 16, 1964 in Morris, Minnesota. He grew up in Morris and graduated from the Morris High School. He worked several jobs during...

Jun 27, 2020

Wesley Perle Sparks was born on January 6, 1927 to Frances Floressa Sparks and Perle Sparks. Wesley was the light of his parents' life. He graduated from Novelty High School and was promptly drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served in the occupation forces in Nagasaki, Japan at the end of World War II. After honorably serving his...

Jun 22, 2020

Mary D. Coates passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Mary was born March 29, 1928 in Seneca, Illinois to Carl and Margaret (Gorman) Kramer. In 1948 she married Richard (Dick) Coates of Marseilles, Illinois, who preceded her in death in 2012. They were married for 64 years.

Mary grew up...

Jun 22, 2020

Shelia Stufflebean, 54 of Kirksville passed away Monday, June 22, 2020.

The daughter of Gary and Sandra (Fulk) Garrett Sr., she was born December 31, 1965 in Mexico, Missouri. Shelia was married to Mike Stufflebean.

A memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Kirksville....

Jun 21, 2020

Shirley A. Hayes, 88 of Kirksville passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Kirksville Manor Care.

The daughter of Forest and Flora Mae (Black) Strawn, she was born April 19, 1932 in Asherville, Kansas. On December 2, 1951 in Beloit, Kansas she was united in marriage to Kenneth E. Hayes.

Shirley is survived by one...

Jun 20, 2020

Jesse Powell, 91, formerly of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at Life Care in Collegedale, Tennessee, on Saturday, June 20, 2020.

Jesse Lewis Powell was born in Putnam County, Missouri, on June 24, 1928, the son of Leslie Lewis and Grace (Schultz) Powell, who preceded him in death.  He graduated from Unionville High School in 1945.  He taught...

Jun 18, 2020

Elizabeth Lewis, 92, of Lucerne, Missouri, passed away at Corydon Specialty Care in Corydon, IA, on Thursday, June 18, 2020. She had been a resident there about six years.

Elizabeth Mae Lewis was born in Harris, Missouri, on February 19, 1928, the daughter of John M. and Margaret M. (Boyd) Tuller, who preceded her in death. She...