Obituaries

Mar 20, 2020

Virgil Lawrence Ellis Jr. 62 of Kirksville passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at his home.

The son of Virgil Lawrence and Edith (Casteel) Ellis Sr., he was born August 10, 1957 in Centerville, Iowa. On April 17, 1995 in Davenport, Iowa he was united in marriage to Patricia Garien.

Virgil is survived by his...

Mar 19, 2020

Kathryn Sue Rennells, age 69, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 19 th , 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kathy was born the daughter of Leo and Dorothy (Davis) Rennells on September 5 th , 1950, in Kirksville, Missouri.  She was a 1968 graduate of Chillicothe High School.  Kathy attended...

Mar 18, 2020

Dorothy Ann Rogerson, age 90, of Kirksville Missouri, formerly of LaPlata passed away Wednesday evening March 18, in the Pines Adult Care Center, Kirksville, Missouri.

Dorothy was born on March 29, 1929 in Knox County Missouri, the daughter of Norbet and Alice (Karhoff) Kurth. On July 15,1962 she married F.W. "Rod" Rogerson, who preceded her in death...

Mar 15, 2020

Francis Joan Seals, age 88, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center on March 15, 2020.  She was born on October 17, 1931, in Unionville, MO, the daughter of Frank Howard and Bessie Fay Lowry.  Joan was the youngest of 4 children born to this union.

Joan attended the Lucerne and Unionville schools, graduating with the...

Mar 15, 2020

Linda Denise Roof, 67, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on March 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Her health was compromised by heart and kidney disease.

Linda was born in Unionville on August 25, 1952, the daughter of David and Leo (Hall) Bruce. She was baptized at a young age...

Mar 14, 2020

Jerry (Chief) Grant Baxley age 64 of Kirksville passed away Saturday March 14, 2020 at Northeast Regional Hospital.

He was the son of Donald Dale and Barbara Lee Pickett Baxley born on October 21, 1955 in Kirksville. He is survived by two brothers Gary (Pal) Baxley of Kirksville and Terry Lee Baxley of Lawson, MO, one sister...

Mar 11, 2020

Judith Elaine (Christman) Schmid was born August 14, 1945 [V-J Day], on Main Street in Kirksville Missouri, to Harry & Letha (Selby) Christman.

She is survived by her husband Joe Schmid of Kirksville Missouri, daughters Kristin Barnes of Hallsville Missouri & Charla Martin of Palmyra Missouri, and sons-in-law Brad Barnes and Ben Martin. Beloved grandchildren Jamie Mae...

Mar 9, 2020

James Dean Wilhite age 61 of Kirksville passed away Monday (March 9, 2020) at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

James was born March 24, 1958 in Kirksville the son of Verlin and Ellen Lee Monroe.

He is survived by his parents, one son James D Wilhite JR of Kirksville, three brothers Daniel Len Wilhite and wife...

Mar 8, 2020

Marjorie R. (Brown) Rollins, 93, formerly of Unionville, Missouri, and Seymour, Iowa, passed away at her home in Dysart, Iowa, on Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Marjorie Rosella Brown was born in Seymour, Iowa, on January 17, 1927, the daughter of Glen and Maggie (Stroud) Brown. A proud Warriorette, Marjorie was a graduate of Seymour High School and...

Mar 8, 2020

Ronda J. Maize Stiles, 52 of Kirksville went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 8, 2020.

The daughter of Jack L. and Marie (Bass) Maize, she was born July 26, 1967 in Kirksville, Missouri. On May 8, 1999 she was united in marriage to Alan George Stiles of Rochester, New York.

Ronda is survived...

Mar 7, 2020

"I'll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, over mountain or plain or sea: I'll say what you want me to say, dear Lord: I'll be what you want me to be."

Crystal Irene (Collins) Cooley, age 91, of Lucerne, MO, was born July 4, 1928, in rural Lucerne, MO, to Cecil David & Laura...

Mar 3, 2020

James Edward Waddill Jr. 73 of Greentop passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

The son of James Earl and Elveta (Bradshaw) Waddill, he was born October 21, 1946 in Kirksville, Missouri.

Jim attended Kirksville schools. He served in the Army National Guard for several years. He had numerous adventures in...

Feb 26, 2020

William H. Willis, 89 of Novinger passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his home.

The son of William W. and Ina Belle (Elmore) Willis, he was born January 18, 1931 in Mulberry Grove, Illinois. On December 14, 1968 in Edina, Missouri he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Dagenhardt.

William is survived by...

Feb 25, 2020

Virginia Lucille Collop, age 89 of Kirksville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at The Pines in Kirksville, Missouri. Lucille was born March 27,1930, in Adair County. The daughter of Raymond and Rebecca (Bell) Kellison, she was one of thirteen children.

On June 28,1948 in Fort Madison, Iowa, she was united in marriage to Ellis...

Feb 24, 2020

Marian E. Dunlop, 67, of Kirksville, MO passed away Monday (February 24, 2020) at Kirksville Manor Care.

The daughter of George and Elsie (Luton) Dunlop, she was born November 31, 1952 in Moline, Illinois.

Marian will be cremated and burial of her remains will be in Park View Memorial...

Feb 21, 2020

Roger A. Edge, Sr.

On Friday, February 21, 2020, Roger A. Edge, Sr., loving husband and father of three passed away at the age of 82 at the Kirksville Manor Care in Kirksville, MO.

Roger was born on August 27, 1937 in Havelock, IA to Joe and Alice (Chase)...

Feb 19, 2020

Pat Wagner, 78, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

Patricia Anne (Scaffinger) Wagner was born in Albia, Iowa, on July 20, 1941, the daughter of Delmar and Lena (Williams) Scaffinger, who preceded her in death.  She was reared in Albia and graduated from Albia High...

Feb 18, 2020

Dannie Smith, 77, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He had been in failing health for several years.

Dannie Loren Smith was born in Washington, Iowa, on December 6, 1942, the son of Lawrence and Twyla (Baugher) Smith, who preceded him in death. The family moved to Putnam County,...

Feb 11, 2020

Monte Michael, 58, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa, on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, after injuries sustained in a fall at his home.

Monte Jewell Michael was born in Unionville, Missouri, on October 4, 1961, the son of Nelson and Amber (Valentine) Michael.  Monte grew up in Putnam County, Missouri, and graduated...

Feb 8, 2020

Mary Marie (Pollock) Robinson - 99, the daughter of David Forrest Pollock and Minnie (Smith) Pollock was born August 4, 1920 and raised at St. John, Mo. The Angels ushered her into the Arms of Jesus Feb. 8, 2020, at Putnam County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for the last 2 ½ weeks.

Marie...