Obituaries

Jun 6, 2019

Barbara Jean Crabtree, 82 of Queen City passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Kirksville Manor Care.

Barbara Jean Crabtree was born on April 10, 1937 in Queen City, Missouri to A.J. and Grace Snowbarger. She attended high school in Queen City and graduated with the Class of 1955. After graduation, she worked in Kirksville, Missouri as...

Jun 2, 2019

Suzanne Raney Cupelli, of Kirksville, died on June 2, 2019, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was born August 1, 1945, in Amarillo, Texas, to the late Grady and LaVern (Sanders) Raney. Suzanne graduated from Wheat Ridge, Colorado, High School and earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Colorado State University in 1967. Suzanne began her home...

May 30, 2019

Wynona (Nonie) Sue Burnett, 78, of Lancaster, MO, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Kirksville Manor Care Center. She was born March 13, 1941 in Missouri, the daughter of Cecil and Hildred Toney.

In 1966, she moved to Yorkville, Illinois, where she worked various jobs and raised her family. She enjoyed being in a bowling league...

May 27, 2019

Linda Louise Epperson, 79 of Kirksville passed away Monday (May 27, 2019) at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of Myrtle and Mildred Grace (Woods) Foss, she was born May 25, 1940 in Purdin, Missouri. On November 23, 1961 in Kirksville she was united in marriage to Edward Lee Epperson.

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May 26, 2019

Carolyn Elaine Novinger, 55, of Prairie Village KS passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Northeast Regional Hospital Kirksville, MO. As per Carolyn's desire, her organs were donated to help others.

She was born June 9, 1963 in Macon, MO the daughter of Gail H and Mary F (Johnson) Novinger. She spent her early childhood...

May 25, 2019

Crystal Gadberry, 92, of Powersville, MO, passed away at the Wayne County Hospital in Corydon, IA, on Saturday, May 25, 2019. She had been in failing health the past two years.

Crystal L. (Gatrel) Gadberry was born at her parents’ home in Powersville, MO, on January 3, 1927, the daughter of James and Anna Maude (Leighton) Gatrel,...

May 23, 2019

Bina Lee Morgan, 93 of Kirksville passed away Thursday (May 23, 2019) at Kirksville Manor Care.

The daughter of Everett and Lulu (Mullikin) Bradley, she was born July 15, 1925 in Kilwinning, Missouri. On December 31, 1943 in Kirksville she was united in marriage to James R. Morgan.

Bina is survived by her daughter, Luann...

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...