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Luther Laverne May
(Jul 05, 1937 - May 07, 2025)
Luther Laverne May, 87, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home.
The son of Victor David and Blanche Viola (Roberts) May, he was born July 5, 1937 in Novinger, Missouri. In 1960 Luther was united in marriage to Daisy Ruggles.
Luther is survived by his wife Daisy of sixty-four years; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Callie May of Kirksville, MO; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Carl Bonsignore of ...
Brenda Louise Austin
(Feb 21, 1954 - May 04, 2025)
Brenda Louise Austin, 71, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at her home.
She was born February 21, 1954 in Cainsville, Missouri, the daughter of Turner and Helen (Bears) Austin.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sharon Austin.
She is survived by one daughter, Amanda (Caleb) Sikes of Seneca, Missouri; two brothers, Jim (Megan) Austin of Donnellson, Iowa, and Mike (Kathy) Austin of Ethel, Missouri; two grandsons, Gabe ...
Pamela Jean (Sallade) Tarr
(Jun 09, 1949 - May 02, 2025)
Pamela Jean Tarr, 75, of Greentop, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Born on June 9, 1949, in Kirksville, Missouri, Pam was the daughter of Glen Darrel and Lovetta Faye (Ellsworth) Sallade. She graduated with the Kirksville High School Class of 1967. On February 18, 1968, she married the love of her life, Rusty Tarr, in Kirksville. The two shared 57 devoted years of marriage.
Pam is survived by ...
Sharon Loy (Lawson) Hurley
(Jan 01, 1950 - Apr 26, 2025)
Sharon Loy (Lawson) Hurley, 75, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her children and husband.
Born January 1, 1950 in Davenport, Iowa was the daughter of Lloyd and Rovene (Seaman) Lawson.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Gary Leon Hurley of Novinger, MO, two sons, Gary Lee (Annette) Hurley of Novinger, MO, Russell Hurley (Ashley) of Lincoln, NE and one daughter Tina Rea (Tom) of Ottumwa, IA ...
Dannie Ray Jessop
(Apr 10, 1960 - Apr 22, 2025)
Dannie Ray Jessop, 65, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the St. Louis University Hospital.
The son of the late Harvey Lloyd and Dorothy Aller (Terrell) Jessop, he was born April 10, 1960 in Ottumwa, Iowa. On February 14, 2007, in Greentop, Missouri, Dannie was united in marriage to Jackie Strahl who survives. He is also survived by two nieces, Donna Mendoza of Chaparral, New Mexico, and Shauni Sykes of Novelty ...
Leo D. Shaw
(Aug 11, 1940 - Apr 08, 2025)
Leo D. Shaw, 84, of Brashear, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at his home.
Leo was born August 11, 1940 in Downing, Missouri, to the late Maude (Waddle) Wiyrick and Pearl (Bud) Wiyrick and the late Burl Shaw. Leo was also preceded in death by his sister Linda Peavler on February 23, 2025.
Leo is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Reta and Doug Meline of Kirksville, Missouri; two nephews, Trey (Beth) Meline ...
Harold Gene "Butch" Bunch
(Oct 14, 1950 - Apr 05, 2025)
Harold (Butch) Gene Bunch, 74, of Kirksville, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at SLU Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born October 14, 1950, in Kirksville, MO to parents Harold L. and Lola Ownbey Bunch. On January 9, 1971, he was joined in marriage with Carol Jean Albrecht.
Harold is preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Nathanial Bunch, and his brother-in-law Goob Schubert.
He is survived by his loving wife of ...
Larry Lee Smith
(Sep 28, 1941 - Apr 01, 2025)
Larry Lee Smith, 83, of rural Novinger, Missouri, born on September 28th, 1941 in Green Castle, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Larry was the beloved husband of Chrisann (Cory) Smith, they were united in marriage on January 21, 1961. They met dancing at Green Castle, and danced through 64 years of marriage. Together they built a life rich with love, raising two children: Jeffrey ...
Andrew Scott "Andy" McVay
(Mar 15, 1972 - Mar 22, 2025)
Andrew Scott "Andy" McVay, 53, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at his home.
Born March 15, 1972 in Kirksville, Missouri, Andy was the son of Gerald Ray and Bertha Joyce (Erwin) McVay. On May 23, 1998 in Kirksville, Andy married Taira Renee Hamilton and in 2015 they separated and persued different journeys in life.
Andy is survived by Taira, the mother of his children; his parents, Gerald and Joyce; four sons ...
Sheryl Jean (VanDyke) Darnell
(Jun 16, 1954 - Mar 22, 2025)
Sheryl Jean (VanDyke) Darnell, 70, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peaccefully after a courageous two year battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family in her daughter's home on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Born June 16, 1954 in Elmer, Missouri, Sheryl was the daughter of the late George Hagenbart and Mary Corabelle (Corbin) VanDyke. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Junior VanDyke, and one sister, Betty Saner. On January 19 ...