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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, MO; his great-nephew, Reuben; as well as his brother-in-law, Jerry P. Strahl, of Kirksville, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Johnny Jessop and a step-son, Dana Strahl.
Dannie was a graduate of Ottumwa High School in Ottumwa, Iowa. He worked a number of years in construction. He enjoyed fishing, video games, eating good food, and hanging out with his friends.
Dannie has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will ...
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 54 years, two sisters, Lillie Schubert and Lola Justice, three sons, Richard (Terri), Billy, and Ernie (Sara), a multitude of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and great nieces.
Harold retired from the City of Kirksville after 35 years of service in the fire station, public works, and street department. Harold was a loving family man who loved having a house full of people and a game of cards always being played.
Harold has been cremated ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Lawrence Areon "Butch" Newman Jr.
(Dec 19, 1941 - Mar 19, 2025)
Lawrence Areon “Butch” Newman, Jr., age 83 of rural Kirksville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his home.
Butch was born December 19, 1941, the son of Lawrence Areon “Lonnie”, Sr. and Virginia (Barger) Newman in Kirksville, Missouri.
On May 13, 1972, Butch was united in marriage to Helen Louise Dyer at the First United Methodist Church in Kirksville. They enjoyed over 52 years in this union.
Surviving Butch are his wife, Louise ...
Chris Lee Morehead
(May 07, 1960 - Mar 17, 2025)
Chris Lee Morehead, 64, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away unexpectedly, Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home.
Born May 7, 1960 in Kirksville, Missouri, Chris was the son of the late Bill and Geneva (Hays) Morehead. He was also preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Raymond Rehm and Tony Groseclose, and his step-father, Phillip Klingsmith. On December 22, 1978, Chris married Pam Conner and to this union two sons were born. On July 29, 2022 ...
Charles Phillip "Chuck" Porter II
(Aug 09, 1952 - Mar 16, 2025)
Chuck Porter, 72, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday (March 16, 2025) at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
The son of Charlie Porter and Dorothy (Gray) Porter, he was born August 9, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri. On December 29, 1977 in Kirksville, Missouri, He was united in marriage to Thelma Della Roberts “Dee” Chuck is survived by his Wife Dee; two sisters; three sons and two daughters, two sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law, fourteen grandchildren, five great ...
William Mark Ratliff
(Feb 26, 1952 - Mar 07, 2025)
William Mark Ratliff, 73, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at his home.
Born February 26, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri. Mark was the son of the late George William and Daisy Pearl (Crout) Ratliff. He was also preceded in death by a son, Peter Lorence. On October 5, 1978 Mark was united in marriage to Marilyn Lorence.
Mark is survived by his wife Marilyn of forty-six years; two sons, John Ratliff of ...