Obituaries Archive

Judith Louise (Whittom) Rae

(Dec 26, 1947 - Apr 12, 2013)

Judith L. Rae, 65, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday (April 12, 2013) at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

The daughter of Kenneth Laverne and Moretha Faye (Hunsaker) Whittom, she was born December 26, 1947 in Kirksville, Missouri. On June 11, 1965 in Kirksville, Missouri, Judi was united in marriage to James Rae.

Judi is survived by her husband James; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Shain and Emily Rae of Sunny Isles, FL; Tyson and ...

Maude "Marie" (Pinnell) Ranz

(Oct 28, 1923 - May 27, 2017)

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Maude "Marie" (Pinnell) Ranz, 93, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Kirksville Manor Care.

The daughter of the late Joseph Arthur and Ada (Godat) Pinnell, she was born October 28, 1923 in Granite City, Illinois. In 1974 in St. Ann, Missouri, Marie was untied in marriage to Jack Ranz who preceded her in death in 1990. She was also preceded in death by two sisters.

Marie is survived by one son ...

Evelyn Pearl (Sanders) Ray

(Nov 23, 1942 - Jul 08, 2022)

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Evelyn Pearl (Sanders) Ray, 79 of LaPlata, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at the LaPlata Nursing Home.

The daughter of the late George Duey and Jessy Pearl (Rockwood) Sanders, she was born November 23, 1942 in Fulton, Missouri. Evelyn was also preceded in death by nine siblings.

Evelyn is survived by two sons, Gary Hysell and Robert Hysell both of LaPlata, MO; four sisters, Norma Burkhart of LaPlata, MO, Cathy Bryant of Kirksville ...

Hollie Joe Ray

(Oct 15, 1962 - Feb 25, 2024)

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Hollie Joe Ray, 59, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

Hollie was born October 15, 1962 in Kirksville, Missouri, to Emmett and Edith (Dorman) Ray. He was united in marriage on November 17, 1980 in Kirksville to Carol Atkin, who survives.

He enjoyed fishing, playing with grandkids, going on road trips and being outside. He loved his motorcycle and riding with his ...

Inez Gertie (Harrell) Ray

(Jan 10, 1925 - Sep 20, 2019)

Inez Gertie (Harrell) Ray, 94 of Bevier, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon, MO.

Born January 10, 1925 in Buffalo, Missouri, Inez was the daughter of the late Ray Forest and Essie (Berry) Harrell. She was married to Hurbert Ray who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by one son, Bobby Lee Thomason; one granddaughter, Melanie Hood, one brother and one sister.

Inez ...

Orlan Eugene Ray

(Apr 17, 1935 - Mar 08, 2014)

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Orlan Eugene Ray, 78, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday (March 8, 2014) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The son of Hallie Woodrow and Margaret Ruth (Jackson) Ray, he was born April 17, 1935 in Green Castle, Missouri. On August 5, 1958 in Green Castle, Missouri, Orlan was united in marriage to Iona Jane Rowland.

Orlan is survived by his wife Jane of fifty-five years; one son and daughter-in-law, James and Valerie ...

Sue Archibald Ray

(Aug 18, 1929 - Jul 12, 2019)

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All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten was the name of a popular book. If you were one of the 2,000 children (including her daughter) that had Sue Ray for Kindergarten you probably felt you learned everything about life with her!
Sue was 89 years old, living independently in her beloved Kirksville. After her first hemorrhagic stroke in December 2018, her daughter Karyn, moved her to Kansas City to be near ...

Marjorie M. (Novinger) Redmon

(Dec 22, 1920 - Oct 19, 2015)

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Marjorie M. (Novinger) Redmon, 94, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday (October 19, 2015) at Kirksville Manor Care Center.

The daughter of Martin and Vivian (Tracy) Novinger, she was born on December 22, 1920 in Kirksville, Missouri. On July 13, 1941 in Kirksville, Missouri, Marjorie was united in marriage to Noble R.L. Redmon who preceded her in death on June 9, 2014.

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

Noble R.L. Redmon

(Nov 11, 1919 - Jun 09, 2014)

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Noble R.L. Redmon, 94, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday (June 9, 2014) at Kirksville Manor Care Center.

The son of Leroy and Anna (DeeHerr) Redmon, he was born in Macon County, Missouri, on November 11, 1919. On July 13, 1941 in Kirksville, Missouri, R.L. was united in marriage to Marjorie M. Novinger and to this union one son was born.

R.L. is survived by his wife, Marjorie of seventy-three years; his ...

Vena "Evelyn" (Clay) Redmon

(Oct 03, 1926 - Jun 18, 2014)

Vena “Evelyn” (Clay) Redmon, 87, of Lancaster, Missouri, passed away Wednesday (June 18, 2014) at her home.

The daughter of George and Myrtle (Mahoney) Clay, Evelyn was born October 3, 1926 near Sidney, Missouri. On May 21, 1949 in Dubuque, Iowa, she was united in marriage to James Kenneth Redmon, who preceded her in death on February 12, 1996.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son William Joseph (in infancy), one ...

Daniel Wayne Reed

(Mar 14, 1962 - Oct 02, 2022)

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Daniel Wayne Reed, 60, of Kirksville, MO, formerly of Memphis, TN, was born March 14, 1962, in Great Lakes, IL. The son of Marvin Wayne Reed and Janet Laske Reed. He passed away, Sunday, October 2, 2022 at University of Missouri Hospital.
Danny was raised in Kirksville, MO and graduated from Kirksville High School in 1980. He went on to work construction in the local area. He moved to Memphis, TN, where he worked in ...

Mabel Louise (Tomlin) Reed

(Mar 06, 1933 - Sep 08, 2022)

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Mabel Louise (Tomlin) Reed, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away on September 8, 2022 in Bloomington, IN in the comforting presence of her family.

Mabel was born in Linn County, MO to Howard Glenn and Wilna E (Neal) Tomlin on March 6, 1933. She graduated as the senior class valedictorian from Linneus High School in Linneus, MO and went on to study at the University of Missouri on scholarship, where ...

Terry Alan Reed

(Mar 04, 1957 - Apr 22, 2012)

Terry Alan Reed, 55, of Kirksville, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012, at his home in Kirksville.

Born March 4, 1957, in Kirksville, Missouri, Terry was the son of Marvin and Janet (Laske) Reed. Terry was united in marriage to Shelley Colleen Newman on April 1, 1978 in Kirksville.

Terry is survived by his wife, Shelley of 34 years; two daughters and sons-in-law, Tiffany and Michael Athon and Tabitha and Jonathan Cleaver all of Kirksville ...

Thomas Schrock Reed

(Mar 24, 1930 - Jul 19, 2017)

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Thomas Schrock Reed, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away on July 19, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana, in the comforting presence of his family.
Mr. Reed was born in Hammond, Indiana to Harold Brown Reed and Mary V. (Schrock) Reed on March 24, 1930. He graduated from Hammond High School in Hammond, Indiana, going on to receive a Certificate in Piano Tuning and Restoration, and ultimately earning a Master’s degree in ...

Mona "Maxine" (Scott) Reese

(Apr 18, 1926 - Oct 23, 2015)

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Mona "Maxine" (Scott) Reese, 89, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015, surrounded by her family, at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of Jasper W. and Sylvia Z. (Lay) Scott, she was born April 18, 1926 in Kirksville, Missouri. Maxine was united in marriage to Kermitt Reese on December 23, 1945 in Novinger, Missouri.

Maxine is survived by two daughters; Vicki Darr (husband Joe) of Basehor, Kansas and Robin Miller (husband Curt ...

Naomi "Terri" Ruth Reese

(Nov 25, 1939 - Jan 10, 2021)

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Naomi “Terri” Ruth Reese of Strafford, Missouri, passed away at her home Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the age 81.

Terri was the daughter of the late Maurice Popejoy, stepfather Clarence Winfrey, and Ruth Winfrey. Terri was born on November 25, 1939 in Lebanon, Missouri.

Terri met her husband, Charles "Bud" Reese, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. They married October 3, 1959 and went on to have two children, Debra King and Cheryl Urso. Terri ...

William Ivan Reese

(Mar 01, 1933 - Aug 24, 2021)

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William Ivan Reese, 88, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away on August 24, 2021 at Valley View Nursing Home in Moberly, MO.

Born March 1, 1933 in Novinger, MO, Bill was the son of the late Archie Ivan and Catherine Louise (Novinger) Reese. On May 22, 1955, Bill was united in marriage to Linda Lou Parsons, who survives. Bill was preceded in death by two sisters, Neva (Reese) King, and Treva (Reese) Tucker; sons-in-law, Terry Minnix ...

Barbara "Jolene" (McClanahan) Reesman

(Sep 28, 1930 - Oct 03, 2018)

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Barbara "Jolene" (McClanahan) Reesman, 88, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

Born September 28, 1930 in Millard, Missouri, Jolene was the daughter of the late Melvin F. and Irma (Brown) McClanahan. On July 24, 1949 in Kirksville, Missouri, Jolene was united in marriage to Frank Reesman who preceded her in death on December 14, 2011. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Jean ...

Frank Arthur Reesman

(Oct 11, 1927 - Dec 14, 2011)

Frank Arthur Reesman, 84, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday (December 14, 2011) at his home.

The son of Lane Spangler and Bessie Mae (Barnhart) Reesman, he was born October 11, 1927 in Kirksville, Missouri. On July 24, 1949 in Kirksville, Missouri, Frank was united in marriage to Barbara Jolene McClanahan.

Frank is survived by his wife Jolene of sixty-two years; one son, Jerry Dale Reesman of Kirksville, MO; four grandchildren Traci Clark and ...

Joy Dawn (McKim) Reesman

(Sep 05, 1966 - Jan 08, 2015)

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Joy Dawn (McKim) Reesman was born September 5, 1966 and departed this life on January 8, 2015 from a short illness.

Joy was born the sixth child of Ronald and Rosetta (Carman) McKim. She is survived by two brothers, Steven McKim and wife Lorrie and Tom McKim and wife Davena; three sisters, Ronna Magruder and husband Raymond, Joni Wilson and husband Tad, and Janie Hurley; one daughter, Erica Speiser and husband Dylan, and the pride ...

Marion Wade Rehm

(Nov 01, 1931 - Mar 01, 2023)

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Marion Wade Rehm, 91, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the LaPlata Nursing Home.

Marion was born November 1, 1931 in rural Hurdland, Missouri, the son of the late John Simon and Pearl Mae (Winer) Rehm. Marion attended several rural school in Adair County and graduated from Kirksville High School before enlisting in the United States Navy and serving in the Korean War.

Marion was married to Mildred Pauline Niece on ...

Mildred "Pauline" (Niece) Rehm

(Jun 03, 1934 - Aug 07, 2020)

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Mildred Pauline (Niece) Rehm, age 86, of rural Kirksville, Missouri was called to her Lord 6:00 p.m. in Columbia, Missouri, August 7, 2020. Funeral Director Travis Noe.
The daughter of Walter D. and Wilma Marion (Thomas) Niece. Pauline
was born June 3, 1934 in her parents’ home in western Adair County.
Pauline was united in marriage to Marion W. Rehm May 4, 1952, who survives her. Three sons were born to this marriage ...

Raymond Lee Rehm

(Jul 22, 1948 - Dec 04, 2023)

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Raymond Lee Rehm, 75, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at his home.

The son of Cecil Raymond and Etheln Nadine (Scott) Rehm, he was born July 22, 1948 in Kirksville. On March 29, 1968 in Kirksville, he was united in marriage to Vicki Lynn Morehead, who survives.

Raymond is also survived by one son, Brandon (Cindy) Rehm Sr. of Kirksville, MO; one daughter Karina Rehm of Columbia, MO; two sisters, Bonnie ...

Olive Ruth (Soule) Reiser

(Jul 06, 1927 - Jan 01, 2019)

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Olive Ruth (Soule) Reiser, 91, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri after a brief illness.

Born July 6, 1927 in Winfield, Kansas, Olive was the daughter of the late Frank and Lila Grace (Palmer) Soule. On September 3, 1950 in Winfield, Kansas, Olive was united in marriage to Billie Wayne Reiser who preceded her in death on July 1, 2007. She was also preceded in ...

Richard Amos "Dick" Reno

(Jan 08, 1952 - Jun 26, 2016)

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Richard Amos "Dick" Reno, 64, of Wentzville, Missouri, passed away Sunday (June 26, 2016) at St. Joseph Hospital in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri.

The son of Clarence Harold and Bessie Louise (Sparks) Reno, he was born January 8, 1952 in Quincy, Illinios. On March 25, 1972 in Queen City, Missouri, Dick was united in marriage to Glenda Sue Long.

Dick is survived by his wife Sue; two sons, Scott Reno and wife Christina of O'Fallon ...

Evan Wade Replogle

(Oct 10, 1966 - Jun 01, 2022)

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Evan Wade Replogle, 55, of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

The son of James Allen and Sandra Joan (Brown) Replogle, he was born October 10, 1966 in Macon, Missouri. His mother Sandra preceded Evan in death on May 29, 2020.

Evan is survived by his father, James Replogle of Atlanta, MO; his companion Vicky Replogle of Atlanta, MO; step-son, Tanner Maloney; step-daughter, Breann (Chris) Ramage; one sister, Denise Sherwood of Springfield ...

Velma Eileen (Collins) Reynolds

(Jul 04, 1923 - Aug 22, 2017)

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Velma Eileen (Collins) Reynolds, 94, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Kirksville Manor Care Center.

The daughter of Luther F. and Minnie Mable (Culler) Collins, Velma was born July 4, 1923 in Novinger, Missouri. On June 3, 1946 in Atchison, Kansas, Velma was united in marriage to Duane Reynolds who preceded her in death on April 28, 1956. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son Randy Reynolds ...

Kevin Lee Rhodes, D.O.

(Feb 23, 1973 - Jun 18, 2018)

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Dr. Kevin Lee Rhodes, a modern-day Renaissance man gifted in the sciences and the arts, died Monday at his home in Kirksville, Mo. He was 45.

Dr. Rhodes devoted his life to others. Through his profession as a doctor with the Northeast Regional Medical Group in Kirksville, as well as in the musical, artistic and theatrical talents shared generously with family, friends and the community, Dr. Rhodes celebrated life on every plane.

A devotee of ...

Eugene Pressly Richardson

(Aug 06, 1916 - Jul 25, 2015)

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Eugene Pressly Richardson, 98, of Marceline, Missouri, formerly of Kirksville, passed away Saturday, (July 25, 2015) at the Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center in Marceline.

Eugene was born August 6, 1916 in Putnam County near Worthington, MO, the fifth of seven sons and three daughters born to William B. and Phoebe E. (Sparks) Richardson. On May 20, 1939 in Kirksville, Missouri, Eugene was united in marriage to Mabel Ialene Hatfield who preceded him in death on ...

James Henry "Jim" Riddle

(Dec 12, 1954 - Oct 20, 2014)

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James Henry “Jim” Riddle, 59, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014, at his home under Hospice care.

Jim was born December 12, 1954 in Fort Smith, Arkansas the son of Bill James and Freda Jewel (Black) Riddle. On February 12, 1977, at Pure Air Baptist Church, Jim was united in marriage to Susan Wilson.

Jim is survived by his wife Susan of thirty-seven years; one daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Scott Abercrombie ...

James D. Ridgeway

(Feb 18, 1965 - Dec 05, 2021)

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James D. Ridgeway, 56, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

James was born on February 18, 1965 in Unionville, Missouri, to Johnny Orville and Carol Jeannine (Stull) Ridgeway. He was united in marriage to Lana Kay Beeler on June 8, 1996 in Kirksville.

James is survived by his wife; one son, Zane Ridgeway of Kirksville; one daughter, Allison (Kadrian) Edwards of Kirksville, two brothers, Billy ...

Charles Lee Rigdon

(Nov 10, 1937 - Aug 18, 2019)

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Charles Lee Rigdon, 81, of Queen City, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

Born November 10, 1937 in Yuma, Colorado, Charles was the son of the late Wayne and Bertha (McClanahan) Rigdon. On June 3, 1962, Charles married Sonja Fay Small.

Charles is survived by his wife Sonja of fifty-seven years; five children, Michael (Susie) Rigdon and Dennis (Mary) Rigdon all of Queen City, MO, and Brian ...

Maxine (Epperson) Rigdon

(May 27, 1926 - Jul 14, 2023)

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Maxine Rigdon, 97, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. Maxine was born to Estal and Clara Epperson on May 27, 1926, in Kirksville, Missouri. On July 31, 1943, she married Terrill Rigdon, who preceded her in death on February 4, 1985.

She is survived by two Sons, Larry T. Rigdon (Jan) of Houston, Texas, and Terry F. Rigdon DDS (Denise) of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Maxine’s greatest joys were her four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren: Matthew ...

Annabelle (Keller) Riley

(Mar 11, 1927 - Sep 04, 2022)

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Annabelle Keller Riley went to be with God on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Born on March 11, 1927 to Irving Samuel Keller and Bernice Bachman Keller of Pennville, Missouri, she was the first born of four children.

Annabelle attended Pennsville's Victory and Boone Hill Rural Schools. She later, in the 1940’s, attended North Central Bible School located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, known now as the North Central University.
As a child, Annabelle liked to play ...

Arthur Leland "Art" Riley

(Aug 30, 1932 - Mar 05, 2021)

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Arthur Leland "Art" Riley, 88, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at Macon Health Care Center in Macon, Missouri.

Born August 30, 1932 in Midlothian, Illinois, Art was the son of the late Loyd Braden and Lora Jane (Hart) Riley. On April 17, 1955 in Gifford, Missouri, Art was united in marriage to Carleta Payton who preceded him in death on October 6, 2004. He was also preceded in death by one ...

Donald Eugene Riley

(Apr 11, 1938 - Jan 08, 2020)

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Donald Eugene Riley, 81, of Kirksville, Missouri, went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his home.

He was born April 11, 1938 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of the late William B. and Twyla (Mosher) Riley. On October 27, 1957 in Kirksville, Missouri, Donald was united in marriage to Carolyn Fortney.

Donald is survived by his wife Carolyn of sixty-two years; three daughters, Shelley (Larry) Lovingier of LaPlata, MO, Sheryl ...

Fletcher Clifton "Bud" Riley

(Jul 14, 1924 - Aug 23, 2019)

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Fletcher "Bud" Clifton Riley, 95, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at The Pines in Kirksville.

Born July 14, 1924 in rural Milan, Missouri, Bud was the son of the late Thomas Fletcher and Hazel Florence (Cotter) Riley.

Bud was a graduate from Green City High School and attended Chillicothe Business College. He served as a Corporal in the 789th AAA BN in the United States Army in four campaigns, France, Rhineland ...

Wanda Jeannine (Filkins) Riley

(Jan 11, 1930 - Mar 16, 2022)

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Wanda Jeannine (Filkins) Riley, 92, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri.

Born January 11, 1930 in Kirksville, Missouri, Wanda was the daughter of the late John Olan and Mary Henrietta (Craig) Filkins. On December 31, 1955 in rural Kirksville, Missouri, Wanda was united in marriage to Irvin "Brice" Riley who preceded her in death on December 10, 1991.

Wanda is survived by ...

Richard "Richie" Dean Roan Jr.

(Jun 03, 1956 - Jun 24, 2019)

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Richard "Richie" Dean Roan Jr., 63, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.

Born June 3, 1956 in Kirksville, Missouri, Richie was the son of Richard Dean and Shirley Beverly (Peavler) Roan Sr. On August 11, 1989 in Kirksville, Missouri, Richie was united in marriage to Wanda Robinson.

Richie is survived by his wife Wanda of thirty years; his mother, Shirley Roan of Novinger, MO; two sons ...

Shirley Beverly (Peavler) Roan

(Feb 05, 1936 - Jan 06, 2022)

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Shirley Beverly (Peavler) Roan, 85, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022.

Shirley was born February 5, 1936 the daughter of the late Raymond and Violet (Coram) Peavler. On February 4, 1955 in Kirksville, Missouri, Shirley was united in marriage to Dick Roan who preceded her in death on September 23, 2009. She was also preceded in death by one son, Ritchie Roan; one brother, Kenny Peavler, and two sisters-in-law, Jeannie (Dean) Davis ...

Alice May (Loe) Roberts

(Aug 16, 1931 - Aug 18, 2014)

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Alice May (Loe) Roberts, 83, of Yarrow, Missouri, passed away Monday (August 18, 2014) at the LaPlata Nursing Home in LaPlata, Missouri.

The daughter of Albert and Hadia (Sunderland) Loe, she was born August 16, 1931 at her parent’s home near Yarrow.

Alice grew up on the family farm southwest of Yarrow, attended grade school at Mount Zion School near Yarrow, and graduated from Kirksville Senior High School in 1949. She then obtained her ...

Clarence James Roberts

(Sep 29, 1932 - May 28, 2015)

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Clarence James Roberts, 82, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday (May 28, 2015) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The son of Edwin and Della (Dear) Roberts, he was born September 29, 1932 in Kirksville. James was united in marriage on April 13, 1952 in Amarillo, Texas, to Patsy Bull, who survives.

Also surviving is one son, Jay Roberts of Perry, Oklahoma; five daughters, Patty Carr of Kirksville, Dee Porter of Warsaw, Illinois, Jan ...

Gary Reuel Roberts

(Aug 19, 1937 - Jun 01, 2018)

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Gary Reuel Roberts, 80, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

Born August 19, 1937 in Kirksville, Missouri, Gary was the son of the late Reuel Weaver and Delia Naomi (Scott) Roberts. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Naomi Roberts.

Gary is survived by one son, Jeffrey Clyde Roberts of San Antonio, TX, IL; one daughter, Cheryl Ann Eagen of Bartlesville, OK; one ...

Roy Lee Roberts

(Dec 19, 1928 - Jun 30, 2013)

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Roy Lee Roberts, 84, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday (June 30, 2013) at Kirksville Manor Care Center in Kirksville.

The son of Ernest and Goldie (Goodwin) Roberts, he was born December 19, 1928 in Kirksville, Missouri.

Roy is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Roger Roberts and fiancée Tina of Novinger, MO and Stephen Lee and Norma Roberts of Olathe, KS; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Janet Roberts of Tucson, AZ, Tracey and ...

Patsy Elinore (Bull) Roberts

(Jan 14, 1933 - Sep 17, 2015)

Patsy Elinore (Bull) Roberts 82 of Kirksville, MO entered Heaven's gates on September 17, 2015 at the Kirsville Regional Medical Center.

She was the daughter of Emil and Thelma (Long) Bull, born January 14, 1933 in Amarillo, Texas, where she was also united in marriage to Jimmy Roberts on April 13, 1952. To this union eight children were born.

She is survived by six, Patty Carr of Kirksville, Dee Porter and husband Chuck of Warsaw ...

Cecil L. Robertson

(Apr 01, 1947 - Feb 16, 2021)

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Cecil L. Robertson, 73 of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife by his side.

The son of Clarence Jr. and Marjory (Cowan) Robertson, he was born April 1, 1947 in Kirksville, Missouri. On December 22, 1968 he was united in marriage to Deta C. Buress at the Brashear United Methodist Church.

Cecil is survived by his wife; brother and sister-in-law, Craig ...

Sharon Marie (Hurley) Robertson

(Mar 03, 1972 - Nov 11, 2022)

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Sharon Marie (Hurley) Robertson, 50, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at the University Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri.

Born March 3, 1972 in Kirksville, Missouri, Sharon was the daughter of Gary and Sharon (Lawson) Hurley.

Sharon is survived by her parents, Gary and Sharon Hurley of Novinger, MO; two sons, Alex Robertson of Kirksville, MO, and Kody Bunch of LaPlata, MO; one daughter, Tasha Bunch of Macon, MO; two brothers ...

Edward Ray Robeson

(Nov 02, 1931 - May 13, 2012)

Edward Ray Robeson, 80, of Queen City, Missouri, passed away Sunday (May 13, 2012) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The son of Harold Dean and Mable Alice (Prim) Robeson, he was born November 2, 1931 in LaBelle, Missouri. On March 9, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri, Edward was united in marriage to Ellen Mae Howes.

Edward is survived by his wife Ellen of sixty years; two daughters, Mary Ellen Middleton and husband Charlie of ...

Ellen Mae (Howes) Robeson

(Dec 06, 1929 - Feb 11, 2019)

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Ellen Mae (Howes) Robeson, 89, of Queen City, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

Born December 6, 1929 in Kirksville, Missouri, Ellen was the daughter of the late Floyd Grant and Flossie Marie (Heaton) Howes. On March 9, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri, Ellen was united in marriage to Edward Ray Robeson who preceded her in death on May 13, 2012 after sixty years of marriage. She was ...

Virgil Rock

(Dec 22, 1916 - Nov 22, 2014)

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Virgil Rock, 97, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Saturday (November 22, 2014) at Kirksville Manor Care Center.

The son of Joe and Jennie (Ronchetto) Rock, he was born December 22, 1916 in Novinger, Missouri.

Virgil is survived by one nephew, Fred Rock of Webster Grove, MO; one niece, Jeanette Pope and husband Bill of Palmyra, MO; five great nieces and three great nephews, Cheryl Hawkins and husband Tom and Shonda Woods all of Kirksville, MO ...

Susan Lynnae (Kelsey) Rogers

(Oct 16, 1958 - Nov 08, 2018)

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Susan Lynnae (Kelsey) Rogers, 60, of Green City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at her home.

Born October 16, 1958 in Kirksville, Missouri, Susan was the daughter of the late Erwin Leroy and Helen Yvonnae (Sizemore) Kelsey. On February 8, 1975 in Kirksville, Missouri, Susan was united in marriage to Ray Rogers who survives.

Susan is also survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Georgia Yvonnae and Ryan Barnes of Green City, MO, and ...

Clifford Laverne "Cliff" Rogers

(Jun 03, 1945 - May 17, 2019)

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Clifford Laverne "Cliff" Rogers, 73, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

The son of Lacy and Dessie (Steele) Rogers, he was born June 3, 1945 in Gifford, MO. On June 7, 1964 in Elmer, Missouri, Cliff was united in marriage to Sue Houser.

Cliff is survived by his wife Sue of the home; one son, Jeffery Rogers of Kirksville, MO; two daughters Teresa Rogers and Hannah ...

Dorothy Mae Rogers

(Jan 16, 1925 - Aug 23, 2011)

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Dorothy Mae Rogers, 86, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday (August 23, 2011) at Kirksville Manor Care Center.

The daughter of Aurther Guy and Orpha Elizabeth (Figge) Sweikert, she was born January 16, 1925 in Cardy, Missouri. On June 18, 1949, Dorothy was united in marriage to Hilles Deon Rogers who preceded her in death on September 22, 1990.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and Roy Sweikert and ...

Larry Phillip Rogers

(Apr 20, 1970 - Feb 25, 2022)

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Larry Phillip Rogers, 51, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, February 25, 2022 at his home.

Larry was born April 20, 1970 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Larry Junior and Lenora Bessie (Pinkerton) Rogers. On November 5, 2010, Larry married Rhonda Powell.

Larry is survived by his wife Rhonda; his parents, Larry and Lenora Rogers of Kirksville, MO; two daughters, Earlene Rogers of Kirksville, MO, and Larinda (Matt) Thompson of Green Castle, MO ...

Martha Mae (Anders) Rogers

(May 01, 1941 - Feb 28, 2023)

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Devoted wife, mother, and grandmother Martha Mae (Anders) Rogers 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 28, 2023 surrounded by her family at The Pines in Kirksville, Missouri.

Martha was born on May 1, 1941 to Thelma (Blaine) and Mace Anders in Downing, MO. She was the youngest of four children. On November 30, 1957 Martha married Jerry Lee Rogers of Kirksville, MO. They recently celebrated their 65th anniversary. From this marriage four children were born ...

Mary Louise Rogers

(Mar 18, 1958 - May 16, 2018)

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Mary Louise Rogers, 60, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

The daughter of the late Ray Ezra and Clara Ann (Stewart) Rogers, Mary was born March 18, 1958 in Kirksville, Missouri. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Leon Rogers in infancy and three sisters, Katherine Williams, Martha Parrish, and Rayma Rogers.

Mary is survived by four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Larry and Lenora Rogers of Kirksville, MO, Gary Rogers ...

Norman Deon Rogers

(Apr 16, 1950 - Jan 31, 2017)

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Norman Deon Rogers, 66, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the LaPlata Nursing Home in LaPlata, MO.

The son of the late Hilles Deon and Dorothy Mae (Sweikert) Rogers, he was born April 16, 1950 in Kirksville, Missouri.

Norman is survived by one sister, Pamela Dethloff of Oletha, KS; one niece, Leah Dethloff of Lee's Summit, MO, and one nephew, Joshua Dethloff of Independence, MO.

A memorial service will be held ...

Wanda Mae (Lene) Rogers

(Apr 25, 1935 - Aug 13, 2020)

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Wanda Mae (Lene) Rogers, 85, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the LaPlata Nursing Home in LaPlata, Missouri.

The daughter of the late John Leon and Ethel Fostor (Sweikert) Lene, she was born April 25, 1935 in Elmer, Missouri. Wanda was united in marriage to Donald Lee Rogers in Ottumwa, Iowa on December 22, 1953 and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2006.

Wanda is survived by one son ...

Phyllis Ann (Ledford) Roop

(Jun 18, 1938 - Jun 20, 2023)

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Phyllis Ann (Ledford) Roop, 85, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at The Pines in Kirksville.

The daughter of the late Clarence Ledford and Reva Beatrice (Owings) Ledford Smith, she was born June 18, 1938 near Morelock in rural Adair County Missouri. On August 4, 1957 in Kirksville, Missouri, Phyllis was united in marriage to James Roop who preceded her in death on July 7, 2018. She was also preceded in death ...

Benny Herman Rose

(Jul 16, 1942 - Dec 28, 2018)

Benny Herman Rose, 76, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Angel Bright Hospice in Corpus Christi.

Benny, the son of Herman Levi and Opal Irene Rose, was born in Kirksville, MO and graduated from Kirksville Senior High School in 1960. He earned BS degrees in physics and education from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in 1965. He also earned MS and PhD degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1967 ...

Richele Brooke (Slaughter) Ross

(Nov 11, 1970 - May 21, 2022)

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Richele Brooke (Slaughter) Ross made her way to her heavenly home with the Lord Saturday, May 21, 2022 at St. Lukes East Hospital with her family by her side.

She was the daughter of Richard and Anita Conner Slaughter born November 11, 1970 in Kirksville, Missouri. Richele graduated from Kirksville high school in 1989.

After high school she went to college and graduated from Southwest Missouri State University, now known as Missouri State University with ...

Eldon Dawine Rouse

(Mar 22, 1955 - Dec 28, 2022)

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Eldon Dawine Rouse, 67, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri.

The son of the late Orville and Myrtle (Roberts) Rouse, he was born March 22, 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary (Rouse) Avey. On June 14, 2003 in Kirksville, Missouri, Eldon was united in marriage to Angie Martin.

Eldon is survived ...

Gertrude Alice (Bell) Rouse

(Jul 27, 1917 - Jul 28, 2017)

Gertrude Rouse of Novinger, Missouri went to her heavenly home on her 100th birthday (July 27, 2017). She was born in Connelsville, Missouri on July 27, 1917. On September 2, 1934, she married Ivan E. Rouse, who preceded her in death on October 8, 1992.

Also preceding her were her daughter, Ina Childers; her parents, Bert and Ethel Bell; brothers Albert (in childhood), Mack, Harry, Robert and Charles Bell; granddaughter Kathy Grgurich; great granddaughter Cheyenne ...

Ira James Rouse

(Nov 21, 1959 - Aug 04, 2021)

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Ira James Rouse, 61, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

Ira was born on November 21, 1959 the son of the late Haynie and Darlene (Cogley) Rouse. He proudly served 16 years in the United States Navy, where he met his wife. Ira was joined in marriage to Evelyn Lee Riboli on April 20, 1985.

Ira is survived by his loving wife Evelyn ...

Myrtle Alta (Roberts) Rouse

(Mar 04, 1931 - Mar 20, 2014)

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Myrtle Alta (Roberts) Rouse, 83, of Glenwood, Missouri, passed away Thursday—March 20, 2014.

The daughter of Harry Silvereenus and Mary Jane (Sizemore) Roberts, Myrtle was born in near Novinger, MO, on March 4, 1931. On January 10, 1948, she married Orville L. Rouse, who preceded her in death.

Myrtle was also preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren, Carrie Rouse and Chad McElderry; three brothers: Noble, Gene and Frances; three sisters: Goldie Rouse ...

Phyllis Juanita (Barnhart) Rouse

(Apr 20, 1936 - Jun 30, 2014)

Phyllis Juanita (Barnhart) Rouse, 78, of Green Castle, Missouri, passed away Monday (June 30, 2014) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of Pearly Stewart and Twila Francis (Cornelson) Barnhart, she was born April 20, 1936 in Livonia, Missouri. In 1953, Phyllis was united in marriage to Charles Rouse.

Phyllis is survived by her husband Charles of sixty years; one son Davin Lee Rouse of Green City, MO; two daughters, Sandra Sue Dixon ...

Margaret Irene Royster

(Feb 14, 1923 - Jul 06, 2011)

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Margaret Irene Royster, 88, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday (July 6, 2011) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of John H. and Amie (Harris) Eitel, she was born February 14, 1923 in Adair County, Missouri. Margaret was united in marriage to Chuck Royster who preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Robert, Raymond and Leonard Eitel, and one sister, Loraine.

Margaret is survived ...

Zella Beth (Hatfield) Rudd

(Oct 04, 1931 - Mar 28, 2019)

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Zella (Hatfield) Rudd 87 of Kirksville, surrounded by her family graduated to Glory to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday March 28th after a short battle with cancer.

Zella was a kind, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a friend to all.

Zella believed that her purpose on this earth was to help others and she did that at every opportunity. She was a member of Hamilton Street Baptist Church. She loved ...

LaDonna Kaye (Holloway) Rude

(Jul 21, 1980 - Jan 05, 2023)

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LaDonna Kaye (Holloway) Rude, 42, of Pawnee, Illinois, formerly of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, January 5, 2023 following an automobile accident in Pawnee.

The daughter of Carroll Francis and Rhonda Sue (Ruggles) Holloway she was born July 21, 1980 in Kirksville, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Everett Eston Rude and to this union two children were born.

LaDonna is survived by Everett Eston Rude of Kirksville, MO; one son, Everett Eston ...

Angela Sue (Fuller) Ruggles

(Apr 06, 1962 - Aug 02, 2021)

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Angela Sue (Fuller) Ruggles, 59, of Greentop, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 at her home.

Born April 6, 1962 in Enid, Oklahoma, Angela was the daughter of late Curtis Gene and Sherry Ann (Davis) Fuller.

Angela is survived by her domestic partner, Tom Wills of Greentop, MO; three sons, Jesse (Kathy) Fuller of La Plata, MO, Steven (Heather) Wills of Green Castle, MO, and Michael (Matt) Wills of Columbia, MO; one brother Jeff ...

Connie Lou Ruggles

(Nov 20, 1950 - Aug 23, 2011)

Connie Lou Ruggles, 60, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday (August 23, 2011) at her home.

The daughter of Edwin Eugene and Margie Marie (Davis) Salsberry, she was born November 20, 1950 in Novinger, Missouri. In 1965, Connie was united in marriage to Gary Lee Parrish and to this union four children were born.

Connie is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Leroy and Karen Parrish of Greentop, MO, Tim and Cindy Parrish ...

Elmer Eugene Ruggles

(Jan 05, 1940 - May 29, 2015)

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Elmer Eugene Ruggles, 75, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Friday (May 29, 2015) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

The son of Everett and Maude (Hurley) Ruggles, he was born January 5, 1940 in Worthington, Missouri. Elmer was united in marriage on June 30, 1958 in Kirksville to Ruby Jean Rouse, who survives.

Also surviving is one son, Rusty Ruggles and wife Angie of Kirksville; three daughters, Rhonda Jenkins and husband Bill of ...

Reverend Ruby Jean (Rouse) Ruggles

(Feb 01, 1941 - Aug 17, 2019)

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Ruby Jean Rouse Ruggles, 78, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday (August 17, 2019) at home with her daughters present with her, in Kirksville, Missouri.
The daughter of Floyd and Retah Mills Rouse, she was born February 1, 1941 in Stahl, Missouri. Ruby was united in marriage on June 30, 1958 in Kirksville to Elmer Eugene Ruggles, who preceded her in death in 2015.
Surviving are two daughters, Debora Corrin of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and ...

Rusty Eugene Ruggles

(Mar 27, 1959 - Sep 06, 2016)

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Rusty Eugene Ruggles, of Kirksville, Missouri, went out in true Ruggles' fashion at home on September 6, 2016, at the age of 57. He was born March 27, 1959 in Kirksville, Missouri to Elmer and Ruby (Rouse) Ruggles.

Rusty was united in marriage to the love of his life, Angie Fuller, on September 14, 2002. They quickly combined their families. Rusty believed he gained three sons that day, as well as Angie gaining three daughters ...

Douglas Gale Rummerfield

(Sep 06, 1937 - Feb 14, 2019)

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Douglas Gale Rummerfield, 82, of Kirksville, MO passed away at his son’s home in Centerton, AR on Thursday Morning, February 14, 2019.
He was born in Kirksville, MO September 6, 1937 the son of Cleetis Gale and Hazel May (Mason) Rummerfield. On July 5, 1975 in Kirksville, MO, Douglas was united in marriage to Vickie Marie Glaspie.
Douglas is survived by his wife Vickie of 43 years; 4 sons and daughter-in-laws, David and Leota ...

Victor Lee Runnels

(Oct 25, 1946 - Feb 04, 2017)

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Victor Lee Runnels, 70, of Edina, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at his home.

The son of Alvin Lester and Florence Euretha (Hays) Runnels, he was born October 25, 1946 in Kirksville, MO.

Victor is survived by two sons, Chad Runnels of Edina, MO, and Victor Runnels of AR; one daughter, Sonya Runnels of Edina, MO; three step-children, Donovan Radmanish of Kirksville, MO, Cyrus Radmanish of Edina, MO, and Ryan Clayborn of Edina ...

Christopher Dean Rusk

(Oct 16, 1969 - Dec 23, 2021)

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Christopher Dean Rusk, 52, of Brashear, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

Born October 16, 1969 in Kirksville, Missouri, Chris was the son of Virgil Dean and Elberta Lee (Dobbs) Rusk.

Chris is survived by his parents Virgil and Elberta Rusk of Brashear, MO; one brother and sister-in-law, Shawn Ray and Melissa Rusk of Kirksville, MO; two uncles, Gale Rusk of Brashear, MO, and David Rusk of ...

Jerry Eugene Russell

(Feb 13, 1942 - Sep 08, 2020)

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Jerry Eugene Russell, 78, of Queen City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri.

The son of the late Clifford Wayne and Elizabeth Pearl (Salisbury) Russell, he was born February 13, 1942 in Kirksville, Missouri. On May 12, 1966 in Sublett, Missouri, Jerry was united in marriage to Dorene Kay Martin.

Jerry is survived by his wife Dorene of fifty-four years; two sons, Shawn (Laci ...

Robert Lee "Bob" Russell

(Sep 11, 1940 - Mar 04, 2018)

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Robert Lee Russell, 77 passed away March 4th, 2018 at Overland Park Regional Hospital, the result of complications from pneumonia.
The son of Clifford Wayne and Elizabeth Pearl (Salisbury) Russell, Robert was born September 11, 1940 in Kirksville, Missouri. A graduate of Kirksville High School, “Bobby” loved sports, excelling in baseball earning a pitching position with minor league franchise the Burlington Bee’s. Along with his father, Bobby founded the Kirksville Golden Eagles of the ...

Willia June (Peek) Russell

(Nov 13, 1942 - Oct 02, 2016)

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Willia June (Peek) Russell, 73, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday (October 2, 2016) at Macon Health Care Center in Macon.

The daughter of Ransley Raymond and Edith Juanita (Mathes) Peek, she was born November 13, 1942 in Kirksville, Missouri. In 1961 Willia June married Burl Bowen and to this union four children were born. On September 12, 2009 in Kirksville, Missouri, Willia June married Robert "Bob" Russell.

Willia June is survived by her husband ...