Obituaries

Dec 27, 2019

Jackie “Jack” L Thompson Sr. died on Friday, December 27, 2019. He was 77 years old.

He was born near Savanah, IA to Herbert ‘Lyle’ and Mary (Smallwood) Thompson. He served as an entertainer through the USO during the Vietnam war before playing guitar semi-professionally in Southern California for several years. He graduated as salutatorian from Hannibal...

Dec 23, 2019

Dr. Frank V. Colton, III, 84, of Leawood, Kansas, formerly of Kirksville, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019. The son of Frank and Lorraine (Lacy) Colton, he was born on November 15, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri. On August 13, 1960, he was united in marriage to Linda Kay (Elam) Colton.

Frank is survived by wife...

Dec 21, 2019

Gordon Dwayne Capps, 70, of Eastern Putnam County, passed away on December 21 st , 2019 at the Putnam County Care Center.

Gordon was born on August, 19, 1949 in Worthington, MO, the son of Glenn and Berneta (Hawkins) Capps. Gordon enjoyed most anything as long as it took place outside. He worked for many years as...

Dec 17, 2019

Robert Lee Brown, 93, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, after a stay of about three weeks.

Robert L. Brown was born in his family home west of Livonia, MO, on October 6, 1926, the son of Jasper and Audrey (Ferguson) Brown, who preceded him...

Dec 10, 2019

Connie Marie Kinne, 70, of Unionville, MO, passed away at her home on December 10, 2019, after a lengthy struggle with poor health.

Connie Kinne was born in Des Moines, IA, on October 30, 1949, the daughter of Max and Bette (Benoit) Van Rees. In 1982, Connie married Harold Kinne in Urbandale, IA. In 2004, they moved...

Dec 5, 2019

William Hallie Alexander, 96, of Unionville, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the Bristol Manor. His wife, Cleta (Roof) Alexander, preceded him in leaving this world March 5, 2008. In Hallie’s 96 years on this earth he survived histoplasmosis, colon cancer, triple by-pass heart surgery…. and the death of his one true love, Cleta.

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Dec 5, 2019

Albert M. Speaks, 77 of Kirksville passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at his home.

The son of Gail O. and Mildred P. (Cross) Speaks, he was born January 18, 1942 in Novinger, Missouri. On March 31, 1962 in Shawneetown, Illinois he was united in marriage to Anna L. Babb.

Albert is survived by his...

Dec 4, 2019

Donald “Red” Sylvara March 8, 1933 – December 4, 2019 “A LIFE WELL LIVED”

Donald Edward Sylvara known as “Red” by family and friends passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Kirksville, Missouri at the age of 86.

The son of Charles Richard and Ruby Olive (Leffler) Sylvara,...

Dec 2, 2019

Arlene Beall

Arlene Beall, 80 of St. Charles, Missouri passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at her home in St. Charles, MO.

Arlene has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a late date. She will be buried in the Highland Park Cemetery in Kirksville, MO....

Nov 30, 2019

Dr. Fred C. Tinning, age 83, unexpectedly went home to be with Jesus on November 30, 2019, after having had a broken heart since losing his sweetheart of nearly 62 years in February of this year. Fred was born August 15, 1936 to James and Susan (Smith) Tinning in Detroit, Michigan. His mom and dad were proud Scottish immigrants....

Nov 25, 2019

James Edward Steidel,59 of State Line, Indiana passed away in Izmir, Turkey.

James was born August 9, 1960 in Kankakee, Illinois to Richard and Cleeta (Clarkson) Steidel. He attended Newtown and Oakwood grade school in Illinois and graduated from Seeger High School in Indiana in 1978. He joined the United States Air Force as a medical technician...

Nov 19, 2019

Brent Allen Hayes, 54 of LaPlata, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his home.

The son of Charlie Chris and Jeannine (Grant) Hayes, he was born May 5 1965 in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine.

Brent is survived by his mother, Jeannine Hayes of LaPlata, MO; two sisters, Theresa Ann Hayes of Kirksville and Lorinda Jean...

Nov 19, 2019

Jerry Dee Conner, 71 of Greentop, Missouri passed away at his home in Greentop with both of his daughters at his side on Tuesday November 19, 2019.

Jerry was born at Grim-Smith Memorial Hospital in Kirksville, Missouri on October 22, 1948. He was the son of William (Audrey) and Alice (Annavieve) Drummond Conner. On April 26, 1968...

Nov 18, 2019

Roscoe Clark, 89, of Unionville, MO, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2019, at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

Roscoe William Clark was born in Putnam County, MO, on February 28, 1930, the son of Abraham “Abie” and Frances (Durbin) Clark. He graduated from Unionville High School in 1948. Roscoe married...

Nov 18, 2019

Donald A. Cass 95, of Queen City passed away Monday (November 18,2019) in the Clarence Care Center in Clarence, Missouri, where he had resided for the last several months.

The son of Carl Burkett and Martha Grace (Mitchell) Cass he was born October 31, 1924, at the family home in rural Queen City. Don grew up in...

Nov 17, 2019

Shane Lee Ridinger, age 10, went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2019 with his family beside him. Shane was a fighter until the very end of his battle with cancer.

Shane was born to Johnny and Christina (Skogsberg) Larson on August 2, 2009. Shane loved to be with his friends and especially his family....

Nov 14, 2019

Patricia (Pat) Louise Lintner, 89, passed away quietly in her sleep on November 14, 2019 in Jefferson City, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born March 5, 1930 in Kirksville, Mo, she was the daughter of Freeman and Orpha (Gosney) Parsons. On December 21, 1950 she was united in marriage to David W. Lintner in Kirksville,...

Nov 13, 2019

Donald Tipton Wheeler, 98 of Kirksville passed away Wednesday evening, November 13, 2019 at the LaPlata Nursing Home.

The son of Rufus and Blanche (Stidmon) Wheeler, he was born December 5, 1920 in Green Castle, Missouri. On December 21, 1946 in Edina, Missouri he was united in marriage to Clara Alice Nicol.

Donald is survived...

Nov 10, 2019

Bobbie Buster, 82, of Martinstown, Missouri passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 10, 2019.

Bobbie Buster was born on December 21, 1936 the son of Jack and Reta (Mathes) Buster. Bobbie attended the Haynes School for 8 years before transferring and graduating from Unionville High School. Bobbie served in the US Army...

Nov 8, 2019

Juanita Cooley, 94, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville, MO, where she had been a resident for eight years.

Juanita (Pauley) Cooley was born at home, west of Powersville, Mo, on July 7, 1925, the daughter of Walter A. and Cleva B. (Snider) Pauley. Juanita was the youngest of six children, all of...