Obituaries Archive

Lila Irene Carter

(Mar 19, 1944 - Nov 17, 2012)

Lila Irene (Ward) Carter, 68, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday (November 17, 2012) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of Omer Paul and Grace Irene (Samm) Ward, she was born March 19, 1944 in Chula, Missouri.

She is survived by one brother, William Ward of Fulton, MO and one sister, Verna Drennan of Kirksville, MO.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers and three sisters.

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Emil Dee Casey

(Dec 30, 1930 - Mar 27, 2013)

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Emil Dee Casey, 82, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Wednesday (March 27, 2013) at Kirksville Manor Care Center in Kirksville, MO.

The son of Roy Richard and Mildred Gertrude (Neely) Casey, he was born December 30, 1930 in Stahl, Missouri. On October 5, 1950 in Kirksville, Missouri, Emil was united in marriage to Bonnie L. Paris who preceded him in death in 1983. On November 8, 1990 in Kirksville, Emil married Donna Sue Edelen who ...

Ronnie Lyle Cassady

(Jul 15, 1947 - Oct 01, 2011)

Ronnie “Catfish) Cassady, 64, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Saturday (October 1, 2011) at his home after a long hard battle with cancer.

The son of Birney James and Winnie Marie (Capps) Cassady, he was born July 15, 1947 in Worthington, Missouri. On May 14, 1966, in Worthington, Missouri, Ronnie was united in marriage to Wilma “Kathy” Ruggles.

Ronnie is survived by his wife Kathy of forty-five years; one son, Shane Cassady and wife Shelly ...

Mona Olive Chrisman

(Feb 18, 1917 - Oct 12, 2011)

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Mona O. Chrisman, 94, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Wednesday (October 12, 2011) at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of Northeast Missouri.

The daughter of George and Gracie Jane (Scott) Stafford, she was born February 18, 1917 in Greentop, Missouri. On December 9, 1934 in Kirksville, Missouri, Mona was united in marriage to Walter “Lee” Chrisman who preceded her in death on September 22, 1978.

She was also preceded in ...

Cheryl Lee Cleeton

(Jan 20, 1949 - Feb 12, 2013)

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Cheryl Lee Cleeton, 64, formerly of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday (February 12, 2013) at the Willow Care Nursing Facility in Hannibal, Missouri.

She was born January 20, 1949 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Iris Cleeton.

Cheryl is survived by her mother, Iris of Hannibal, MO, formerly of Kirksville; one brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Vicky Cleeton of Ewing, MO; one sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Jerry Wilhoit of Hannibal, MO, as well as ...

Clyde Alan Cody

(Feb 03, 1941 - Feb 21, 2013)

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Clyde Alan Cody of Kirksville, MO, died at home Thursday, February 21, 2013, at the age of 72.

Clyde was born February 3, 1941, at home near Millard, Missouri, the son of Warren and Dorsie (Wolf) Cody. He was the fourth child with two twin sisters and one brother. On August 27, 1960, in Kirksville, Clyde was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Beatrice Neely, who survives of the home.

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James Buchannan Combs Sr.

(May 21, 1922 - Jul 04, 2011)

Clarence Eugene Cooper

(Feb 05, 1936 - Jan 18, 2013)

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Our heavenly Father called Clarence Eugene Cooper home on Friday, January 18, 2013, when his heart stopped beating.

Clarence was born on February 5, 1936, to James Lester and Nancy Lillian (Norton) Cooper. He was the youngest of eight children born and raised on the family farm north of Adair, Missouri. He attended and graduated from Brashear High School. He worked in route sales over the years, distributing soda, bread and lastly potato chips, retiring ...

Eldon Leon Coy

(Sep 22, 1938 - Dec 19, 2011)

Eldon Leon Coy, loyal son and brother, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and faithful friend, died Monday, December 19, 2011, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, his childhood sweetheart, Jeanne (Truitt) Coy; daughter, Rebecca (Daniel) Armstrong, grandchildren, Alexander and Elizabeth Armstrong, Odessa, MO. He also leaves behind brothers, Andrew Gordon (Lenora) Coy, Yarrow, MO; Jim (Vicki) Coy, Columbia, MO; sister, Jeanie (John) Auseon, Columbus, OH ...

Stella Mae Craig

(Nov 13, 1935 - Jul 30, 2011)

Stella Mae Craig, 75, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away Saturday (July 30, 2011) at SOMC Hospice.

The daughter of the late Avery and Minnie (VanHoose) Abbott, she was born November 13, 1935 in Kirksville, Missouri.

Stella is survived by her husband, Melvin C. Craig; two daughters and sons-in-law, Victoria and David Provaznik of Wheelersburg, OH and Carolyn and Andrew Hanser of seattle, WA; one brother, Richard Abbott of Columbia, MO; one sister, Maggie Hardsock of ...

Viola Ann Craig

(May 28, 1921 - Apr 01, 2012)

Viola Ann Craig, 90, of Green City, Missouri, passed away Sunday (April 1, 2012) at her daughter’s home at Green Castle, Missouri.

Born May 28, 1921 in Adair County, Missouri, she was the daughter of Charles and Goldie Ann (Truitt) Stone. On May 27, 1938 in Kirksville, Missouri, Viola was united in marriage to Henry Berl Craig who preceded her in death on November 3, 2003.

She was also preceded in death by her ...

John Mark Crossgrove

(Dec 27, 1959 - Mar 22, 2013)

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John Mark Crossgrove, 53, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday (March 22, 2013) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The son of Arthur Dale and Evelyn Bernice (Byers) Crossgrove, he was born December 27, 1959 in Kirksville, Missouri. John was married to Myra Lindquist and later married to Lynda Furney. On September 3, 2012 at Hurdland Lake in Hurdland, Missouri, John married Erin McInerney.

John is survived by his parents, Arthur and Evelyn Crossgrove ...

Martha Belle Crow

(Nov 26, 1923 - Dec 09, 2012)

Martha Belle (Clifton) Crow, 89, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday (December 9, 2012) at Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of Charles Isaac and Roxy (Story) Clifton, she was born November 26, 1923 in Kirksville, Missouri.

Martha is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann Lara; two brothers, Robert Clifton of Rockford, IL and Frank Clifton of Bettendorf, IA; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

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Marie Lena (Anesi) Cuculich

(Jun 11, 1923 - Dec 18, 2012)

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Marie Lena (Anesi) Cuculich, 89, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday (December 18, 2012) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of Emanuel and Orsela (Dallifor) Anesi, she was born June 11, 1923 in Novinger, Missouri. On March 27, 1945 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Marie was united in marriage to Frank Cuculich who preceded her in death on March 17, 1991.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Alfred ...