Obituaries

May 22, 2019

April Lea-Ann Burgess, 37 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday (May 22, 2019) at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.

The daughter of Jeff and Robin (Brammer) Steele, she was born July 19, 1981 in Keokuk, Iowa. On March 11, 2003 in Keokuk, Iowa she married Richard Burgess.

April is survived by her children, Emily R. Burgess,...

May 21, 2019

Iris Hogg, 89, of Livonia, MO, passed away suddenly at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO, on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, after suffering a stroke.

Iris Valee (Fowler) Hogg was born in Livonia, MO, on August 7, 1929, the daughter of Ailey O. and Molly (Rowland) Fowler, who preceded her in death.  She was reared in...

May 20, 2019

Wayne “Grumpy” Dunkin, 70, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at his home Monday, May 20, 2019.

Harold Wayne Dunkin was born in Washington, Iowa, on July 30, 1948, the son of Glen and Betty (Fleshman) Dunkin. Glen moved the family to a farm near Lucerne, MO in 1953. Wayne attended the Lucerne and West Putnam elementary schools...

May 19, 2019

Lynn Loney, 54, of Unionville, MO, passed away suddenly at her home of natural causes on Sunday, May 19, 2019.

Marcia Lynn (Hoskin) Loney was born in Unionville, MO, on June 3, 1964, the daughter of Donald Max and Marcia (McCalment) Hoskin, who preceded her in death. She was reared in Belton, MO, and graduated from Belton...

May 15, 2019

Michael Steven (“Haystack”) Calhoun, 64, of Queen City, returned to his heavenly home on May 15, 2019, after a valiant battle with a brief illness.

The son of John Nelson and Wilda June (Barnett) Calhoun, Mike was born November 19, 1954, in Kirksville, MO.

Mike is survived by his sister-in-law, Tanna Calhoun of Greentop, two...

May 14, 2019

Richard Byrd 76, of Greentop, Missouri passed away Tuesday ( May 14, 2019) in Valley View Nursing Home in Moberly, Missouri.

The son of Willard and Evalee (Burkhart) Byrd he was born August 11, 1942, in Greentop, Mo.

Richard lived his entire life in Greentop. He attended the Greentop Public School graduating with the class...

May 13, 2019

Betty Blodgett, 88, of Queen City passed away Monday (May 13, 2019) in the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Mo.

The daughter of James and Dolly (Myles) Main she was born June 6, 1930 in Adel, Iowa. She grew up and attended school in the Adel area, graduating from Rockwell City High School with the class...

May 6, 2019

Virginia Mae "Aunt Sis" Marks age 102, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, at the Kirksville Manor Care Center in Kirksville, MO.

The daughter of John Sherman and Elsie (Leavitt) Butler, Virginia was born August 15, 1916 in Kirksville, MO.  On May 20, 1945 in Green Castle, MO she was united in marriage to Frank Lee Marks...

May 5, 2019

Walter "Walt" Harrington Ryle, IV, 87, of Kirkville, husband of Connie Carskadon Ryle, died May 5, 2019 at his home. He was born May 3, 1932, in Kirksville, to the late Walter Harrington Ryle, III, and Maurine Lea Ryle. He graduated from Kirksville Senior High School and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in history, a Bachelor of Science...

May 4, 2019

Austin Wayne Bassett passed away May 4 th , 2019 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. Wayne was born December 5, 1928 to Austin Bassett and Eda (Luce) Bassett of Moulton, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Alice Katherine Eby on February 12, 1950. He is survived by his two daughters: Pamela Brand (Dr. Ronald)...

May 3, 2019

Juanita Gregory Hediger, age 102, of rural Greentop, Missouri, passed away May 3, 2019.  The daughter of Clarence W. and Oda (Mikel) Gregory, she was born August 22, 1916, at their rural home west of Sublette, Missouri.

Juanita was raised on the family farm with a rich set of “growing up” experiences, which she memorialized...

May 1, 2019

Harriet Ann Beard, 93, of Kirksville, prominent businesswoman and community leader, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. The daughter of Bernhard Louis and Florence (Minor) Trey, she was born March 13, 1926 in Marshalltown, Iowa. March 11, 1950 in Marshalltown, Iowa, she was united in marriage to Walter...

Apr 30, 2019

Charles Walker, 68 of Gibbs, Missouri passed away Monday (April 30, 2019) at his home.

The son of Wilford “Jack” and Opal (Pipes) Walker, he was born December 13, 1950 in Kirksville, Missouri. On November 18, 1981 in Kirksville he was united in marriage to Cheryl Young.

Charles is survived by his children, Ashley Norfolk...

Apr 26, 2019

Mary McCormack, 85, of Lemons, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville, MO, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, April 26, 2019.

Mary Jane (Lemen) McCormack was born in Lemons, MO, on November 24, 1933, the daughter of Ura and Flossie (Means) Lemen, who preceded her in death. She was raised and...

Apr 24, 2019

Shirley Ann (Kent) Bergman, 72, of Kirksville went to be with the Lord April 24, 2019 with her family at her side.

Shirley was born October 18, 1946 to Orrist A. and Rena I. (Richmond) Kent. She attended school and spent much of her life in Queen City, MO.

In 1961, she was married to...

Apr 22, 2019

Jean Shibley, 90, passed away at the Linn Manor in Marion, IA, on Monday, April 22, 2019.

Jean Dorothy (Rendell) Shibley was born in St. Ustell, United Kingdom, on January 17, 1929, the daughter of Donald and Gertrude (Jarvis) Rendell, who preceded her in death. She married Harold Shibley in Winterhaven, CA, on May 17, 1958, and...

Apr 22, 2019

James Russell Nevins, 87 of Kirksville passed away Monday (April 22, 2019) at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. The son of Joseph Thomas and Mary Ila (Peterson) Nevins, he was born December 31, 1931 in Browning, MO. He was united in marriage to Laura Jean Green on August 28, 1954 at the Methodist Church in Browning.

Jim...

Apr 21, 2019

Wanda Webber, 89, of Kirksville, MO, passed away at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO, on Sunday, April 21, 2019.

Wanda Geraldine (Hall) Webber was born in Cincinnati, IA, on November 11, 1929, the daughter of Ira Wesley and Callie Coleen (Clemens) Hall, who preceded her in death.  She lived in southern Iowa during her...

Apr 21, 2019

Sharon Rose Murphy, 48, of Kirksville unexpectedly went to be with her Savior on Sunday (April 21, 2019) at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Her loving husband of 23 years was by her side.

The daughter of Oscar Jay and Diane Swanson, she was born on March 21st, 1971 in Van Nuys, California. On...

Apr 18, 2019

Mary Lou Buchanan, 84 of Kirksville passed away Thursday (April 18, 2019) at her home.

The daughter of Ralph W. and Hazel B. (Moss) Davis, she was born January 2, 1935 in Centerville, Iowa. On December 16, 1961 in Kirksville, Missouri she was united in marriage to Raymond Buchanan.

Mary is survived by her special...