Obituaries

May 2, 2018

Elizabeth Marie (Betty) Spencer passed away surrounded by family, on May 2, 2018, at Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor, Florida. She was born in Adair, Missouri on July 3, 1928, the daughter of Gervase Ivo and Mariea Agnes (Quinn) Ludden. She grew up in a lovely white farmhouse on a hill, not far from St. Mary’s Church in Adair. On...

Apr 26, 2018

Carol Perkins Kimple, 77, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO, on Thursday, April 26, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carol Joanne Gillispie was born in Novelty, MO, on January 14, 1941, the daughter of Floyd Cecil “Jack” and Roma (Followwill) Gillispie who preceded her in death.  She grew...

Apr 24, 2018

Genita Ann “Jan” Kirkpatrick, 80 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday (April 24, 2018) at Northeast Regional Medical Center. The daughter of David Gurney and Lavella Frances (Heavlin) Cornelison, she was born July 18, 1937 in Kirksville, MO. On October 7, 1956 in Kirksville she was united in marriage to Donald “Ray” Kirkpatrick and he preceded her in death on January...

Apr 22, 2018

Margaret Ruth Gregory of Kirksville went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2018. Margaret was born on June 10, 1946 in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Labe Levi and Ruth Margret Thompson Robbins. At the age of 9, her family moved to rural Putnam County, MO. On June 19, 1960 she was united in marriage to...

Apr 20, 2018

William E. “Bill” Crabtree, Sr., 87, of Rock Hill, MO passed away, with family by his side, on April 20, 2018, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Beloved husband, father, son, uncle, cousin, mentor and friend to many, he will be missed. Born January 5, 1931 in Kirksville, MO, Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife of...

Apr 18, 2018

Tammy Sheehan, 54, of Unionville, MO, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Tammy Marie Sheehan was born in Davenport, IA, on February 27, 1964, the daughter of Melvin and Ruth (Smith) Sheehan. She grew up in Unionville, MO, and except for brief stints in...

Apr 16, 2018

Mary Robinson, 84, of Gladstone, MO, passed away at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, MO, on Monday, April 16, 2018. Mary Fay (Wilks) Robinson was born in Powersville, MO, on October 11, 1933, the daughter of Woodrow and Fay (Chinn) Wilks, who preceded her in death. She was reared in Powersville and attended high school there...

Apr 14, 2018

Edwin C. Carpenter, 84, of Kirksville, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018, at his home. He was born in Peoria, Illinois, the only child of Norman and Adelaide Carpenter. He was united in marriage to Nettie Brown on January 29, 1955. Ed is survived by his wife, Nettie; two daughters, Sharon and husband David Loveland of Sedalia, MO, and Jo...

Apr 13, 2018

Edna Blanche Gray of Unionville, MO, was born in Putnam County, MO, on March 22, 1917, and passed away at the Putnam County Care Center on April 13, 2018. She married James Verdis Gray on July 10, 1934, and he preceded her in death on April 12, 1994. To that union were born two sons: James Neal Gray and...

Apr 12, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” Gillum, 83 of Kirksville passed away Thursday (April 12, 2018) at Northeast Regional Medical Center. Jerry was born July 27, 1934 at Elco in Putnam County, MO, the son of Charlie and Dovie (Thompson) Gillum. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Willard Gillum, and sister Marie Hazelwood. Jerry is survived by his wife, Shirley Gillum;...

Apr 11, 2018

Jewel Ruth (Baughman) Casady died April 11, 2018, at Centerville Specialty Care in Centerville, Iowa. She was born October 31, 1920, to William and Jennie (Hart) Baughman. Jewel resided in Chariton, Missouri, most of her life and received her education at the Wells School and graduated from the Livonia High School. After graduation, she worked during World War II...

Apr 10, 2018

Calvin Davis, 62, of Shelbyville, MO, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 10, 2018. Calvin Dale Davis was born in Kirksville, MO, on June 11, 1955, the son of Fred and Dorothy (Bradshaw) Davis. Calvin grew up in Unionville, MO, and graduated from Unionville High School in 1973. Calvin accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized...

Apr 10, 2018

Bob Henry Stone, 95 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday (April 10, 2018) at Northeast Regional Medical Center. The son of Pleas and Lois (Taylor) Stone, he was born May 26, 1922 in Jefferson, Texas. On December 30, 1966 in Bryan, Texas he was united in marriage to Dorothy Brown. Bob is survived by his wife, Dorothy; four sons, Kent Stone...

Apr 7, 2018

Clarice Stafford, 90, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville, MO, on Saturday, April 7, 2018, where he had been a resident for about two weeks. Clarice Arthur Stafford was born in Greentop, MO, on May 30, 1927, the son of George and Gracie (Scott) Stafford, who preceded him in death. Clarice...

Apr 6, 2018

Barbara Clark Higgins, 82, of Kirksville passed away April 6, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri surrounded by her family at her side. Barbara was born in Kirksville to Wesley and Roma Ratliff Clark on April 15, 1935. She went to high school at Kirksville Senior High School and graduated in 1953. Barbara married James (Jim) Higgins on June 12, 1953. Barbara...

Apr 5, 2018

Mike Flowers, 77, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday (April 5, 2018) at Northeast Regional Medical Center. The son of Felix and Pansy (Marilyn) Flores, Mike was born November 27, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. Mike is survived by numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and friend, Joyce Jordan. Mike lived most of his life in Chicago,...

Apr 5, 2018

Harold Wellman, 93, of Putnam County, MO, passed away at his daughter’s home near Blue Springs, MO, on April 5, 2018. Harold Monroe Wellman was born in Putnam County, MO, on December 23, 1924, the son of Clyde Homer and Mabel (Cowan) Wellman, who preceded him in death. He attended rural schools in Putnam County and three years of...

Apr 5, 2018

Margrie Louise Rosenbaum, 80 of Trenton, MO formerly of Kirksville passed away Thursday (April 5, 2018) at Sunny View Nursing Home in Trenton, MO. The daughter of Milton and Frances Marie (Nelson) Guy, she was born October 7, 1937 in Novinger, MO. She grew up in the Novinger area where she graduated from the Novinger High School in 1955. She...

Apr 5, 2018

Richard Hurley, 46 of Queen City passed away Thursday (April 5, 2018) at University Hospital in Columbia, MO after a six-year battle with cancer. The son of Robert and Glenda (Richmond) Hurley, he was born April 7, 1971 in Kirksville, MO. On June 8, 1991 in Kirksville he was united in marriage to Gina Findling. Richard is survived by his...

Apr 3, 2018

Jennifer Hinners, 62, of rural Queen City passed away Tuesday (April 3, 2018) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

The daughter of Charles and Doris (Martin) Lilly, she was born June 7, 1955, in Humboldt, Iowa.  She grew up in the Humboldt area and attended the Humboldt Schools.

On December 22, 1976 she...