Obituaries
James "Jimmy" Perkins
Nov 3, 2014
Jimmy Perkins James “Jimmy” Perkins was born July 27, 1932 in Lineville, Iowa, and went to heaven , from his home in Unionville, MO, on Nov. 3, 2014. The son of Peter Clarence “Pete” and Margaret “Maggie Kelly” Perkins, Jimmy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. On August 15, 1990, he married Carol Gillispie Webber who survives...
Dorothy Lee Norman
Nov 2, 2014
Dorothy Norman Dorothy Norman, 67, of Unionville, MO, passed away at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO, on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Dorothy Lee Norman was born in Centerville, IA, on April 17, 1947, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Iolene (Clark) Norman, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Center High School in Kansas...
Leota Moore
Nov 1, 2014
Leota Moore Leota Moore, 92, of Kirksville passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014, at Northeast Regional Medical Center. The daughter of Loyd and Mildred (Kitterman) Moore, she was born in Glenwood, MO, on February 1, 1922. The family moved to Downing, MO, in 1927 and she graduated from high school there in 1939. She was married to Harry Lee...
Dewey Junior Baldwin
Nov 1, 2014
Junior Baldwin Junior Baldwin, 75, of Livonia, MO, passed away at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO, on Saturday, November 1, 2014, after a brief battle with cancer. Dewey Junior Baldwin was born in the Chariton area of Putnam County on December 13, 1938, the son of George Dewey and Grace Fern (Campbell) Baldwin, who preceded him...
Kay Franke
Oct 31, 2014
Kay Biery Franke Kay Biery Franke, age 73, passed on October 31, 2014. An involved member of the Kirksville community for nearly 50 years, she succumbed to illness at Northeast Regional Medical Center. Until the end, she advocated for others and reached out with advice, service and generosity. She was born September 20, 1941 to Lacey and Marjorie Biery...
Betty Ann Workman
Oct 31, 2014
Betty Ann Workman April 27, 1930-October 31, 2014 Betty Ann (Summers) Workman, 84, departed this life peacefully on Friday evening, October 31, 2014, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born at home in Kirksville, Missouri on April 27, 1930, the second daughter of Gail and Dott Summers. She attended Kirksville High School, graduating in 1948. She married...
Madelon Butler
Oct 30, 2014
Madelon Virginia Butler Madelon Virginia Butler, 67 passed away Thursday (October 30, 2014) at North Village Park in Moberly, MO. The daughter of Veda and Eskie Wright Jr., she was born September 10, 1947. She attended the Queen City School and graduated with the class of 1965. In June of 1965 she was united in marriage to Jerome Alan...
Ruth Carter
Oct 30, 2014
Ruth Carter Ruth Carter, 78, of Kirksville, MO, (formerly of Unionville, MO), passed away at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO, on Thursday, October 30, 2014. Ruth Darlene Carter, only child of Charlie and Jennie (White) Carter, was born in the Omaha community of Putnam County, MO, on March 28, 1936. Ruth was stricken with polio in...
Sam Stewart
Oct 25, 2014
Sam H. Stewart Sam H. Stewart 78, of Kirksville passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014, at the University Medical Center in Columbia, MO. The son of Robert and Mary Della (Potter) Stewart, Sam was born June 6, 1936 in Kirksville, MO. On June 14, 1956 in Kirksville, he was united in marriage to Anna Mae Bartmess who preceded him...
John Beaty
Oct 23, 2014
John O. Beaty John O. Beaty, 55 of Kirksville passed away Thursday (October 23, 2014) in Watertown, South Dakota. The son of John and Gloria (Merschbrock) Beaty, he was born March 30, 1959 in Keokuk, Iowa. John is survived by his son, Chris Beaty and wife Vanessa of Oceanside, CA; his daughter, Cheri Crouch and husband Peter of Watertown,...
Deelda May
Oct 18, 2014
DeElda F. May DeElda F. May, 54 of Kirksville passed away Saturday (October 18, 2014) at Kirksville Manor Care. The daughter of Harley L. and Elizabeth Faye (Edinger) Suko, she was born August 10, 1960 in Jamestown, North Dakota. DeElda is survived by her parents, Harley and Faye Suko; and many close friends and relatives. DeElda worked for Midland...
Esther Norfolk
Oct 17, 2014
Esther E. Norfolk Esther Earlene Norfolk, 87 of Brashear passed away Friday (October 17, 2014) at Samaritan Hospital in Macon, MO. The daughter of Oscar and Emma (Brown) Lawson, she was born January 26, 1927 in Oklahoma. In 1945 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Norfolk and to this union nine children were born. Esther is survived by...
Linda Mckenzie
Oct 16, 2014
Linda McKenzie Linda McKenzie 58 of Queen City passed away Thursday (October 16, 2014) at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. As the sun rose on September 29, 1956 Linda Jean Keller was born in Kirksville, MO. Linda blessed her parents, Bernell and Catherine Keller. Linda grew up in rural Queen City, MO on the family farm. She graduated from...
Jesse Hankins
Oct 13, 2014
Jesse Hankins, Jr. Jesse Hankins, Jr. was born one of twelve children born to Jesse Warren and Francis (Smith) Hankins in Pekin, IL on October 9, 1934. Jess died peacefully in his home in Queen City at 8:00 a.m. on October 13, 2014, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jess was united in marriage to Glenda G. Dale on...
Steve Preston
Oct 12, 2014
Steve C. Preston Steve Craig Preston 55, of Novelty, MO passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, October 12, 2014. The son of William Alfred and Thelma Jane (Moore) Preston, Steve was born September 29, 1959 in St. Louis, MO. On November 23, 1984 in Kirksville he was united in marriage to Patti Bowen who survives. Also surviving...
Ruth Hills
Oct 11, 2014
Ruth A. Hills Ruth Anabel “Russell” Hills 98, of Kirksville passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014, at the Kirksville Manor Care Center in Kirksville. The daughter of John and Nellie (Walters) Hills, Ruth was born July 2, 1916 near Stahl, MO. In 1938 in Adair County, MO she was united in marriage to Floyd Hills and to this union...
Raymond "Ray" White
Oct 11, 2014
Raymond “Ray” White, Jr. Raymond “Ray” White, Jr. 81, of Kirksville formerly of Greentop, MO and Montgomery City, MO, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was surrounded by his family, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer along with many other health issues. The son of Raymond and Beulah Evelina (McWhorter)...
Mary Mauck
Oct 7, 2014
Mary B. Mauck Mary B. Mauck, 87 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday (October 7, 2014) at Twin Pines Adult Care Center. The daughter of Emery Earl and Mary Blanche (Wood) Helton, she was born September 8, 1927 in Adair County, Missouri. On January 18, 1946 in Kirksville she was united in marriage to John Mauck. Mary is survived by...
Jimmy Mclain
Oct 6, 2014
Jimmy McLain Jimmy McLain 81, of Greentop, MO passed away Monday, October 6, 2014, at his home. The son of Don and Pauline McLain, Jimmy was born June 24, 1933 in Pennington Gap, VA. On December 18, 1960 in Nashville, TN he was united in marriage to Olena Filkins, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Don McLain of...
Johnny Vincent
Oct 5, 2014
Johnny Lee Vincent October 18, 1940 – October 5, 2014 Johnny Lee Vincent was born into the musical Vincent Family on October 18, 1940 in Button Ridge, Missouri; the youngest child of Bill & Erma Vincent. Johnny began singing at an early age, soon picked up the guitar, and eventually mastered many stringed instruments. The Vincent family made their...