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Jeffrey Don Watkins
(Jun 05, 1972 - Dec 11, 2025)
Jeffrey Don Watkins, 53, of Greentop, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Born June 5, 1972 in Kirksville, Missouri, Jeff was the son of Paul Eugene and Sandra Lea (Hollon) Henley. On July 7, 2012 in Greentop, Missouri, Jeff was united in marriage to Tosha O'Haver.
Jeff is survived by wife, Tosha of the home; his parents, Paul and Sandra Henley of Milan, MO; four sons, Blake (Jordan) Watkins, Brody Watkins, Kaden Watkins, and Nathan Watkins; two daughters, Abbi Shively and Breanna (Traven) Miller; one brother, Shane (Cindi) Watkins; his grandmother, Phyllis Hollon who he was very close to; as well as eleven grandchildren, Taygenn Watkins, Oakley Watkins, Zayden Watkins, Annora Brashers, Charlotte Shively, Kenan Wyant, Olivia Henry, Ivy Miller, Dennis Miller, Bexlyn Eddy, and Nova Eddy.
Jeff was a graduate from Milan C-2 High School. Jeff and Tosha were former owners of The Bank Bar & Grill ...
Brandon Lynn "Birddog" Bergman
(Oct 09, 1982 - Dec 10, 2025)
We are all here today to remember and honor the life of Brandon “Birddog” Lynn Bergman. Each person in this room has been touched by Brandon in some way or another. He truly left an impact with everyone he met.
Born on October 9,1982 in Kirksville, MO and passed away December 10, 2025, doing what he loved at Hazel Creek Lake. Son of the late James “Peach” Eldon Bergman and Brenda Joyce Mathes Bergman.
Brandon is survived by his son Grady Bergman, Macon MO and two brothers Jim and Kim Bergman, Columbia MO and Jeff Bergman of Kirksville, MO along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, grandparents Roy and Allene (James) Mathes and Harold and Thelma (Forbes) Bergman, along with several aunts, uncles and a cousin.
Brandon was actively involved in all organizations that touched his heart: Delta Waterfowl Hazel Creek Chapter ...
Terry Wayne (T.W.) Tarpein
(Mar 18, 1955 - Dec 06, 2025)
Terry Wayne (T.W.) Tarpein, age 70 of Brashear, MO entered into his Heavenly voyage on Saturday December 6, 2025 after a lengthy hard fought battle of Heart Failure.
Born March 18, 1955 to Lela Mae Walker and James Franklin Tarpein, Terry was a lifelong resident of Brashear, MO and should have graduated with his 1973 Brashear High School class, but at the age of 17 entered the US Army for a brief stint (1972-1976) as a Demo Specialist. Later, T.W. would dedicate 42 years of service as a Laborer to the Santa Fe/BNSF Railway where he would make several life long friends.
Early on in life T. W. knew he would walk the path of life beating to his own heart's drum and doing things only on his terms. Notoriously head strong, fiercely determined, quick witted with the best one liners and laugh you would ever hear ...
Nancy Jolene (Garwood) Luman
(Oct 15, 1941 - Dec 05, 2025)
Nancy Jolene (Garwood) Luman, 84, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at the LaPlata Nursing Home in LaPlata, Missouri.
Born October 15, 1941 in Kirksville, Missouri, Nancy was the daughter of the late Harold French and Wilma Lucille (Hayden) Garwood. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Freddie and Irene Luman; her sister and brother-in-law, Vi and Buzz Culler; and one great-granddaughter, Ann Marie Rinne.
Nancy is survived by her husband Gary of sixty-six years; one daughter and son-in-law Lori and Randy King; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Stephen and Amy Luman and Mike Luman; nine grandchildren, Tatha (Brian) Farnan, Alisha Rinne, Drew (Carlee) Luman, Erin (Cristie) Desmond, Katie (Kyle) Allen, Aric (Jen) Luman, Alex (Kristen) Luman, Evan Luman, and Gabrielle Saltz; seventeen great-grandchildren; as well as two step-grandchildren.
Nancy received her education in the Kirksville public schools and was a proud graduate ...
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Bertha "Joyce" (Erwin) McVay
(Feb 27, 1950 - Nov 28, 2025)
Bertha "Joyce" (Erwin) McVay, 75, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at her home under Hospice Compassus care.
Joyce was born February 27, 1950 the daughter of the late Virgil Lyle and Helen Ilene (Spurgean) Erwin. On September 14, 1968, Joyce was united in marriage to Gerald Ray McVay who preceded her in death on July 7, 2025. She was also preceded in death by one son, Andrew Scott McVay; and two ...
Richard Lee "Dick" Long
(Dec 21, 1943 - Nov 28, 2025)
Richard Lee Long, 81 of Novinger, MO passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born on December 31, 1943. His parents were the late Charles and Elva Crawford of Kirksville, MO.
Richard married Linda Baker on December 17, 1977. They were married for almost 48 years. Together they had a blended family of 4 children.
Richard has three sons and Linda has one daughter from previous marriages ...
Paula Jeanne (Gregory) Tague
(Dec 21, 1956 - Nov 20, 2025)
Paula Jeanne (Gregory) Tague of Kirksville, MO, suddenly passed on November 19, 2025.
She was born on December 21, 1956, to Willard and Mildred (Dawkins) Gregory in Edina, Missouri.
Surviving relatives include daughters, Alicia Stanley (Paul) of Silt, CO and Melanie Tague (Sam) of Pittsburgh, PA; granddaughters, Sydney Stanley (Nic) of Clifton, CO and Alexa Stanley of Silt, CO; sister Jeri Woodall of Kirksville, MO and brother, Dennis Gregory of Columbia, MO. She is also ...
MacKenzie Rae (Smith) Parsons
(Jul 07, 1978 - Nov 13, 2025)
MacKenzie Rae (Smith) Parsons, 47, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her home under Hospice care and with family by her side.
MacKenzie was born July 7, 1978 in Bloomfield, Iowa the daughter of Michael and Shirley (Prevo) Smith. On June 23, 2001 in Bloomfield, Iowa, MacKenzie was united in marriage to Brad Andrew Parsons.
MacKenzie was a graduate from Davis County High School with the Class of 1996 and attended ...
Beverly Joan (Bankson) Powell
(Aug 05, 1936 - Nov 08, 2025)
Beverly Joan Bankson Powell went home to be with her Lord on November 8, 2025, surrounded by family and love.
She was born on August 5, 1936, at home in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Floyd Randolph Bankson and Eva Lenore Porter Bankson. At around the age of two, Beverly moved with her family to the Appanoose County, Iowa area and attended the Centerville, Iowa schools.
At the age of 11, Beverly accepted the ...
Donald Wesley "Donnie" Childers
(Jul 28, 1933 - Nov 06, 2025)
Donald Wesley "Donnie" Childers, 92, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home.
The son of the late Curtis and Henrietta (Evans) Childers, Donald was born July 28, 1933 in Novinger, Missouri, on April 17, 1953 in Kirksville, Missouri. Donald was united in marriage to Ina Carol Rouse who preceded him in death in 2015. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy Grgurich; one brother, Curtis "Buckshot" Childers ...