Obituaries

Nelson Bradley Michael

Nelson Bradley Michael

Nov 29, 2016

Nelson Michael, 82, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Nelson Bradley Michael was born in Sullivan County, MO, on October 9, 1934, the son of Byron Dale and Bessie Edith (Smith) Michael, who preceded him in death. He married Amber Valentine at the home of Amber’s parents...

Mary Lou Parrish

Mary Lou Parrish

Nov 28, 2016

Mary Lou Parrish, 87, of Newtown, MO, passed away at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, MO, on Monday, November 28, 2016. She had been in failing health. Mary Lou (Stark) Parrish was born in Mercer, MO, on February 26, 1929, the daughter of Olin and Donna (Wells) Stark, who preceded her in death. After graduating from Lucerne High School,...

Eleanor Roberts D.O.

Eleanor Roberts D.O.

Nov 28, 2016

Eleanor Roberts, D.O., 95, of Queen City passed away Monday at the Schuyler county Nursing Home. Born Ruth Eleanor Sterett, July 6, 1921, in Chicago, IL, to Dwight and Edith (Maine) Sterett, she grew up in Verona, NJ. After graduating from Allegheny College (PA) in 1943 she joined the US Navy and was stationed at Corpus Christi, TX during...

Marvin Baker

Marvin Baker

Nov 26, 2016

Marvin L. Baker Marvin Leon Baker age 67, of Queen City, MO passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Columbia, MO. The son of Howard and Melba L. (Rowland) Baker, Marvin was born December 4, 1948 in Adair County, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lisa; his brother, Roger Baker; sister, Billie Jean Calef and...

Marvin Baker

Marvin Baker

Nov 26, 2016

Marvin Leon Baker age 67, of Queen City, MO passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Columbia, MO. The son of Howard and Melba L. (Rowland) Baker, Marvin was born December 4, 1948 in Adair County, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lisa; his brother, Roger Baker; sister, Billie Jean Calef and grandmother, Goldie Followwill....

Jean E Payne

Jean E Payne

Nov 20, 2016

Jean Payne, 92, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville on Sunday, November 20, 2016. She had been a resident there for about four years. Jean E (Duffey) Payne was born on December 11, 1923, the daughter of Leland and Irma (Waite) Duffey. She married George Payne on June 15, 1941, and he...

Carolyn Jean Dabney

Carolyn Jean Dabney

Nov 18, 2016

Carolyn Jean Dabney Carolyn Jean (Moore) Dabney, 86, of Kirksville passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at her home in Kirksville. The daughter of Bennie and Pearl (Billlington) Moore, she was born on August 23, 1930 in Kirksville, Missouri. On November 26, 1948 she married Bobby (Bob) Dabney, also of Kirksville. Carolyn is survived by her daughter Linda Dabney...

Lillie Swearingin

Lillie Swearingin

Nov 18, 2016

Lillie Ann Swearingin, 70, of Queen City passed away Friday, (November 18, 2016) in the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. The daughter of Melvin and Merna (Smith) Ferdig she was born on July 13, 1946, in rural Lancaster, Mo. She was a graduate of the Lancaster High School, graduating with the class of 1964. Survivors include two...

Leticia Potter

Leticia Potter

Nov 13, 2016

Leticia Marie “TC” Potter age 18, of Queen City, Missouri passed away unexpectedly due to an automobile accident on Sunday, November 13, 2016, in Schuyler County, MO. The daughter of Jackie Potter and April McFarland, Leticia was born March 25, 1998 in Kirksville, MO. She is survived by her Fiancée, Scott Turner of Kirksville; father, Jackie Potter of Kirksville;...

Vera Fox

Vera Fox

Nov 11, 2016

Vera Fox, 87 of Queen City passed away Friday, November 11, 2016, in Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. The daughter of Clarence and Ada (Ellsworth) Truitt, she was born October 10, 1929, in Excelsior Springs, MO. As a young child she and her family moved several times so she attended several different schools but mostly in Novinger, MO....

Wanda Hazen Jones

Wanda Hazen Jones

Nov 9, 2016

Wanda Viviann Hazen Jones passed into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Wanda Viviann was born April 28, 1926 in Cherokee, Iowa to William John and Viviann Vergia (Smith) Specht, the middle child of three. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Marcus. She was raised on a farm near Marcus...

George Gilworth

George Gilworth

Nov 8, 2016

George Edward Gilworth, 94 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday (November 8, 2016) at Northeast Regional Medical Center. The son of Harry and Wava (Arnold) Gilworth, he was born March 6, 1922 in Putnam County, MO. On February 27, 1993 in Kirksville he was united in marriage to Margaret Woods. George is survived by his wife, Margaret; three step-children, KC...

Lon Eric Slycord

Lon Eric Slycord

Nov 4, 2016

Lon Eric Slycord, 38, of Livonia, MO, passed away at his home on Friday, November 4, 2016. He had been in ill health. Lon Eric Slycord was born in Ottumwa, IA, on May 3, 1978, the son of Merle “Sonny” Slycord, Jr. and Connie (Puffinbarger) Baldwin. Lon grew up in Conyers, GA, with this mother and step-father, Connie and...

Barbara Bailey

Barbara Bailey

Nov 2, 2016

Barbara Ann Bailey age 77 of Kirksville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, November 02, 2016 at Northeast Regional Medical Center. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson P. Bailey D.O., her son, Wilson P. Bailey Jr., her brothers, Robert Miller and Alex Belamiza. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Belamiza. She is also survived by her...

Carmela Barnes

Carmela Barnes

Oct 31, 2016

Carman Barnes age 65, of Kirksville, MO passed away Monday (October 31, 2016) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO The daughter of Martiniano Pagot and Edith Almazon Limary, Carmen was born on January 11, 1951 in Honolulu, Hawaii. On November 3, 1980 in Honolulu, Hawaii she was united in marriage to Herman "Al" Barnes, who survives. She...

Walter Rude

Walter Rude

Oct 28, 2016

Walter Rude, 75, of Greentop went to be with his Heavenly Father, Friday, October 28, 2016. The son of Ernest and Lizzie (Aldridge) Rude he was born July 25, 1941 in rural Queen City. He grew up in the rural Queen City area, attending rural schools and graduating from the Queen City High School with the class of 1959....

Barbara Lehr

Barbara Lehr

Oct 28, 2016

Barbara Lehr, 79, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 28, 2016, with her daughters by her side. Barbara was born January 16, 1937 in Kirksville, MO to Tom and Lavena Higgins. Barbara grew up in Kirksville where she attended school, met and eventually married her high school sweetheart, George Lehr. George and Barbara moved to Kansas City where...

Lena Margaret Lane

Lena Margaret Lane

Oct 22, 2016

Lena Margaret Lane, age 85, of Unionville, MO, passed away October 22nd, 2016 at The Arbors Colony Pointe in Columbia, MO. Lena was born May 29th, 1931, on a farm in Princeton, MO, the daughter of Marion and Thelma (LaFevers) Summers, who preceded her in death. Lena Lane became a member of the Hunter’s Baptist Church of Princeton, MO,...

Vicki Janine Bunch

Vicki Janine Bunch

Oct 22, 2016

Vicki Janine Bunch 42, of Kirksville, MO passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 21, 2016, at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO, after an auto accident. Vicki was born on October 12, 1974, the daughter of Bill and Marjorie (Pointer) Gosney. On July 28, 2010 she was united in marriage to William "Billy" Bunch who survives. Also...

Melba Maxine Blue

Melba Maxine Blue

Oct 20, 2016

Melba Maxine (West) Blue, age 89, of Livonia, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center on Thursday, October 20, 2016. She had been a resident there for two years. Melba was born in Glendale, MO, on April 14, 1927, the daughter of Oscar and Octa (Abbott) West who preceded her in death. She married Clifford Basil Blue...