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Sharon Kay (Banning) Salsberry

(Jan 14, 1951 - Dec 31, 2012)

Sharon Kay (Banning) Salsberry, 61, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Monday (December 31, 2012) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of Virgil Eugene and Dorothy Maxine (Baird) Banning, she was born January 14, 1951 in Quincy, Illinois. On March 8, 1969 in Novinger, Missouri, Sharon was united in marriage to Vernon Leon Salsberry.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Vernon of forty-thee years; one son and daughter-in-law, Tracy and Miranda Salsberry of ...

Irene Blanche (Clay) Salter

(Dec 01, 1915 - Jan 24, 2013)

Irene Blanche (Clay) Salter, 97, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday (January 24, 2013) at Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of Joseph and Leona (Wiles) Clay, she was born in a Log Cabin on the family farm, December 1, 1915 in the Stahl community, in Putnam County, Missouri.

She attended Husted rural school and Martinstown high school. Irene was united in marriage to Harley Dee Robinson on September 7, 1935 and ...

Margie Fern (Jones) Sanford

(Mar 26, 1926 - Dec 17, 2012)

Margie F. (Jones) Sanford, 86, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Monday (December 17, 2012) at Twin Pines Adult Care Center where she had been a patient since November 23.

Born March 26, 1926 near Pure Air, she was the daughter of Ora Otto and Opal Luetta (Carnagey) Jones. On June 18, 1943 in Camp White, Oregon, she married Ellis L. Sanford who survives.

Margie is also survived by a daughter, Carolyn Sue and husband Larry ...

Mary Ann Schonert

(Dec 20, 1941 - Jul 10, 2012)

Mary Ann Schonert, 70, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday (July 10, 2012) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of Bert Herman and Gladys Mary (Hickey) Garwood, she was born December 20, 1941 in Kirksville, Missouri. On May 3, 1958 in Kirksville, Missouri, Mary was united in marriage to Larry Schonert.

Mary is survived by her husband Larry of fifty-four years; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry Dean and Lily Schonert Jr ...

Brody Lee Schoonover Gosney

(Apr 22, 2005 - Jun 03, 2012)

Brody Lee Schoonover Gosney, 7, of Halfway, Missouri, passed away Sunday (June 3, 2012) in rural Greentop, Missouri.

The son of Steven Patrick and Kara Elaine (Gosney) Schoonover, he was born April 22, 2005 in Kirksville, Missouri.

Brody is survived by his father, Steven Schoonover of Queen City, MO; his mother, Kara Gosney of Halfway, MO; grandparents, Roger Gosney of Memphis, MO, Stephanie Gosney of Valley Springs, CA and Rick and Pat Schoonover of Greentop ...

James Dempsey Schwartz Jr.

(Jul 21, 1954 - Oct 13, 2012)

James Dempsey Schwartz Jr., 58, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday (October 13, 2012) at his home.

The son of James Francis and Margaret (Klingsmith) Schwartz Sr., he was born July 21, 1954 in Kirksville, Missouri. In 1981, Dempsey was united in marriage to Patricia West and to this union two children were born. On July 18, 2008, he married Chandra Richardson.

Dempsey is survived by his wife Chandra of the home; one daughter and ...

Elaine Joyce (Grubrich) Scott

(Jan 26, 1939 - Dec 14, 2012)

Elaine Joyce (Grubrich) Scott, 73, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Friday (December 14, 2012) at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri.

The daughter of Vance and Leoma (Graham) Grubrich, she was born January 26, 1939 in Kirksville, Missouri. On June 7, 1958 in Kirksville, Missouri, Elaine was united in marriage to Gayle Scott.

Elaine is survived by her husband Gayle of fifty-four years; one daughter, Charlotte Bailey and special friend, Doug Hanson of Kirksville ...

Phyllis Ann Scott

(Jul 11, 1938 - Jul 26, 2011)

Phyllis Ann Scott, 73, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday (July 26, 2011) at her home.

The daughter of Henry and Elva Leota (Truitt) Moots, she was born July 11, 1938 in Adair County, Missouri. On June 26, 1955 in Kirksville, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Leroy Martin Scott who preceded her in death on July 12, 2009.

She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Phyllis is survived by one son ...

Evelyn Valee Shahan

(Oct 19, 1924 - Apr 27, 2013)

Evelyn Valee Shahan, 88, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday (April 27, 2013).

Evelyn was born October 19, 1924, near Sidney, Missouri, in Putnam, County, the only child of Vernal Basil and Beda Mae (Harmon) Ledford.

On June 1, 1946 in Burlington, Iowa, Evelyn was united in marriage to Lyle Warren Shahan who preceded her in death on September 20, 2008, after sixty-one years of marriage.

She was also preceded in death by her father ...

Joyce (Cunningham) Sharp

(Aug 13, 1934 - Jan 30, 2013)

Joyce (Cunningham) Sharp, 78, of Hannibal, Missouri, formerly of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Wednesday (January 30, 2013) at her home under Hospice care.

The daughter of Kenneth and Anna Marie (Kelso) Cunningham, she was born August 13, 1934 in Novinger, Missouri. On June 22, 1952 in Novinger, Missouri, Joyce was united in marriage to Eldon Sharp.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Eldon of the home; her mother, Marie Cunningham of Novinger, MO; two sons ...

Margaret "Peggy" (Gochnauer) Sharp

(Apr 05, 1925 - Jan 20, 2013)

Margaret “Peggy” (Gochnauer) Sharp, 87, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Sunday (January 20, 2013) at the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics.

The daughter of Harvey Huber and Mabel (Bachman) Gochnauer, she was born April 5, 1925 in Lyons, Kansas. On November 8, 1946, Peggy was united in marriage to Elmer P. Sharp who preceded her in death on July 8, 1983.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Jackie Sue in ...

Dorothy Pauline Shelton

(Nov 05, 1918 - Nov 20, 2011)

Dorothy Pauline Shelton, 93, of Winfield, Kansas, formerly of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday (November 20, 2011) at Winfield Rest Haven.

The daughter of Harlan Blaine and Fannie Pearl (Fugate) Scurlock, she was born November 5, 1918 in Lancaster, Missouri. On June 24, 1939 in Kirksville, Missouri, Pauline was united in marriage to Howard Paul “Jack” Shelton who preceded her in death on December 2, 1992.

She was also preceded in death by her parents ...

Judy Ann (Bohanan) Shouse

(Jul 21, 1945 - Oct 08, 2012)

Judy (Bohanan) Shouse, 67, of LaPlata, Missouri, passed away Monday (October 8, 2012) at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice Compassus.

Judy was born at home in Fonda, Iowa on July 21, 1945, the daughter of Howard and Ellen (Thompson) Bohanan. On May 8, 1960, Judy was united in marriage to Bill Shouse, her best friend, family partner, and true love for over 52 years. To this union three children ...

Willadean Shumaker

(May 26, 1926 - Dec 25, 2011)

Willadean Shumaker, 85, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Sunday (December 25, 2011) at Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of Jacob Samuel and Ruth (Briddle) Adkins, she was born May 26, 1926 in Brashear, Missouri. On November 7, 1943, Willadean was united in marriage to Harold Lloyd Shumaker and to this union, one son, Paul was born.

She is preceded in death by her mother; her husband, Harold; one son, Paul and ...

Gilbert Merle Sizemore

(Mar 18, 1932 - Jan 17, 2012)

Gilbert M. “Gib” Sizemore, 79, of Green Castle, Missouri, passed away Tuesday (January 17, 2012) at Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville.

The son of Bina and Hadie (Stoneking) Sizemore, he was born March 18, 1932 in Stahl, Missouri. Gib was married to Patricia Butler of Green Castle, Missouri, who survives.

Gib is also survived by one son, Gilbert Junior Sizemore of Texas; one brother, Jack Sizemore of Novinger, MO and two sisters, Frances ...

Wayne Earl Smith

(Sep 08, 1932 - Oct 17, 2012)

Wayne Earl Smith, 80, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday (October 17, 2012) at Kirksville Manor Care Center.

The son of George David and Ruby Hill (Brassfield) Smith, Wayne was born September 8, 1932 in Davenport, Iowa. On August 13, 1966, in Kirksville, Wayne was united in marriage to Mary Mae Matthew. Wayne and Mary Mae were married thirty-tree years before she passed away in 1999.

Also preceding him in death were his parents and ...

Mary Martha (Ancell) Smith

(Sep 05, 1929 - Feb 13, 2013)

Mary Martha (Ancell) Smith, 91, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday (February 13, 2013) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

Born September 5, 1921 in Moberly, Missouri, Mary was the daughter of Chester Earvin and Netti Rebecca (White) Ancell. On January 15, 1944 in College Station College, Texas, Mary was united in marriage to Staff Sergeant David M. Smith.

Mary was a graduate from Moberly High School and graduated form Moberly Jr. College in ...

Dorothy Agnes Spangler

(Jan 23, 1916 - Dec 04, 2012)

Dorothy Agnes (Thorpe) Spangler, 96, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday (December 4, 2012) at Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of Herman E. and Blanche Marie (Menndenhall) Thorpe, she was born January 23, 1916 in Sullivan County, near Milan, Missouri. On October 9, 1948 in Kirksville, Missouri, Dorothy was united in marriage to Exal Spangler who preceded her in death on November 30, 2002, after fifty-four years of marriage.

She was ...

Dora May Sponsler

(Sep 25, 1918 - Jul 29, 2011)

Dora May Sponsler, 92, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday (July 29, 2011) at her home.

The daughter of Calvin Laniel and Elizabeth Ann (Bywater) Hover, she was born September 25, 1918 in Adair County, Missouri. On April 26, 1936 at the New Harmony Church in rural Kirksville, Dora was united in marriage to William Earl Sponsler who preceded her in death on August 8, 1991.

She was also preceded in death by her parents ...

William Joseph Spraggins

(Dec 23, 1923 - Oct 20, 2012)

William “Bill” Joseph Spraggins, 88, of Kirksville, Missouri, formerly of the Martinstown community, passed away Saturday (October 20, 2012) at the Lenoir Retirement Home in Columbia, Missouri.

Born December 23, 1923 in Malvern, Arkansas, Bill was the son of William Joseph and Julia Mae (Behrens) Spraggins.

Bill is survived by his wife, Kathryn of sixty-six years; two daughters and a son-in-law, Carol Ertel of Kirksville, MO and Martha and Greg Unruh of Woodland Park, CO ...

Ramah Lee (Jones) Stanek

(Nov 11, 1923 - Apr 05, 2013)

Ramah Lee (Jones) Stanek, 89, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Friday (April 5, 2013) at Kirksville Manor Care Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of Grover Wilson and Ruth Marie (Daniels) Jones, she was born November 11, 1923 in Pure Air, Missouri. On January 22, 1941, in Kirksville, Missouri, Ramah was united in marriage to Stanley Stanek who preceded her in death on February 21, 2004.

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

Virgil James Stanley

(Jun 07, 1934 - Apr 15, 2012)

Virgil J. Stanley, 77, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday (April 15, 2012) at his home under Hospice care.

The son of Harry Cecil and Virginia Mae (Netterfield) Stanley, he was born June 7, 1934 in Greentop, Missouri. In 1968 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, he was united in marriage to Mary Eggert.

Virgil leaves to mourn, his wife, Mary of forty-three years; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Rex and Beth Stanley, Garry and Norma Stanley and ...

Eliza Jean Stewart

(Feb 12, 1932 - Sep 23, 2012)

Eliza Jean (Beall) Stewart, 80, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday (September 23, 2012) at home surrounded by her loved ones.

The daughter of Joshua James and Bonnie Fern (Round) Beall, she was born February 12, 1932 in LaPlata, Missouri. On August 30, 1948, in Kirksville, Missouri, Eliza was united in marriage to Andrew Stewart who preceded her in death on June 15, 1991.

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

George Franklin Sullivan

(Dec 05, 1927 - Dec 17, 2011)

George Franklin Sullivan, 84, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday (December 17, 2011) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The son of James Albert and Rena Belle (Osborn) Sullivan, he was born December 5, 1927 in Adair County, Missouri. In 1948, George was united in marriage to Iris N. Scofield who preceded him in death in 2006.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Sullivan Sr.; one granddaughter, Terri Jo ...

Maggie Ellen Sullivan Hartsock

(Jan 16, 1929 - Aug 18, 2012)

Maggie Ellen (Abbott) Sullivan Hartsock, 83, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday (August 18, 2012) at Kirksville Manor Care.

The daughter of Avery Richard and Minnie Maggie (VanHoose) Abbott, she was born January 16, 1929 in Connelsville, Missouri. On March 17, 1950 in Kirksville, Maggie was united in marriage to Jessie Sullivan who preceded her in death in September of 1977.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jessie Jr. Sullivan ...

Charles Preston Summers

(Feb 29, 1944 - Jun 07, 2012)

Charles Preston Summers, 68, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday (June 7, 2012) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The son of George Wilson and Lula Mae (Waddill) Summers, he was born February 29, 1944 in Kirksville, Missouri.

Charles is survived by one brother, Virgil Gene Corbett of Kirksville, MO; one sister-in-law, Nancy Summers of Greentop, MO, a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded ...

Billy Lee Sutton

(Jan 02, 1927 - May 21, 2012)

Bill L. Sutton, 85, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday (May 21, 2012) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The son of Roy Reece and Grace (Burn) Sutton, he was born January 2, 1927 in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. In 1953 in Kirksville, Missouri, Bill was united in marriage to Joan Charles.

Bill is survived by his wife, Joan of fifty-nine years; three daughters and sons-in-law, Gwen and Kim Galloway, Gale and Steve Frazier and ...

Donald Roger Swafford

(Sep 16, 1942 - Jan 26, 2013)

Donald Roger Swafford, 70, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Saturday (January 26, 2013) at his home, surrounded by his family.

The son of Pansy Margaret Lawrence, he was born September 16, 1942 in Putnam County, Missouri. On October 14, 1978 in Kirksville, Missouri, Donald was united in marriage to Sheila Hales.

Donald is survived by his wife Sheila of the home; two daughters, Melissa Ann Davis and husband, Matthew of Gower, MO and Jennifer Brownell ...

Charles Thaddeus Sweet

(Nov 29, 1934 - Apr 10, 2013)

Charles Thaddeus Sweet, 78, of Brashear, Missouri, passed away Wednesday (April 10, 2013) at the LaBelle Manor Care Center in LaBelle, Missouri.

The son of Theodore and Ruby Leona (Peterson) Sweet, he was born November 29, 1934 in Kirksville, Missouri.

Charles received his education in the Willmathsville rural school and finished his education in Greentop, Misouri. He enjoyed flying airplanes, traveling, especially to Alaska, raising bottle fed calves and reminiscing through the countryside.

He was ...