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Nellie "Hazel" (Walker) Grissom
(Oct 09, 1924 - Oct 08, 2025)
Nellie Hazel (Walker) Grissom, 100, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri.
The daughter of William Alvin and Sarah Lillian (Long) Grissom, Hazel was born October 9, 1924 in rural Adair County, Missouri. On February 9, 1944, she was united in marriage to Henry Marion "H.M." Grissom, Jr., and to this union four children were born. They were blessed with sixty-five years and sixteen days of marriage.
Hazel is survived by their four children and their families; Eldon Grissom and wife Linda of Kirksville, Loren Grissom of Kirksville, Sherry Treasure and husband Roger of Kirksville, and Pam Bleything and husband Todd of Brashear. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Eldon Grissom, Jr. and wife Mindy, David Grissom and wife Christy, John Paul Grissom, Ryan Treasure and wife Tanya, Renee, Kristen Braaten and husband Eric, and Jacob and ...
Virgil Dean Rusk
(Nov 14, 1946 - Oct 07, 2025)
Virgil Dean Rusk, 78, of Brashear, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Born November 14, 1946, in Gibbs, Missouri, Virgil was the son of the late Virgil Mack and Ola Dean (McFarland) Rusk. He was also preceded in death by his beloved son, Christopher Dean Rusk, his brother, Tony Rusk, and his sister, Joanna Allen. On September 29, 1968, in Kirksville, Missouri, Virgil was united in marriage to Elberta
Lee Dobbs, who survives after fifty-seven years of marriage.
In addition to his wife, Virgil is survived by his son, Shawn Ray (Sheri) Rusk, of Brashear; one grandchild, Melissa “Missy” Rusk of Kirksville; two brothers, Gale (Rose) Rusk of Brashear and David Rusk of Kirksville; and two nieces, Linsey (Chuck) Zuccarini and Rashanea (Ryan) Rusk, both of Brashear.
After graduating from Brashear High School in 1964, Virgil went on to honorably serve his country in ...
Joy Christy (Beerbower) Garr
(Oct 13, 1954 - Oct 05, 2025)
Joy Christy (Beerbower) Garr was ushered to Heaven on October 5, 2025. Welcoming her to Heaven was her Mother and Father, Barbara Beerbower and Donald Beerbower. She was also ushered in by many family and friends, and all the dogs she had loved over the years.
Left behind to carry on her legacy are her two sons: Jamie Garr and Derick Garr, her granddaughters: Felicity Garr and Sayde Garr, her Grandson: Asher Garr, many family members and special friends Peggy Hettinger and Sondra Garr. From her sons: Mom was well known and treasured by many people. She worked various places in her life from the original shoe factory to Northeast Regional Medical Center. What is important to remember was mom’s legacy. She never met a stranger and could always be counted on for a kind word or hug. It was mom’s hope that everyone would treat one another ...
Darrel Lee Craig
(Apr 12, 1940 - Sep 29, 2025)
Darrel Lee Craig, 85, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at The Pines in Kirksville.
The son of Earl and Laura (Osborn) Craig, he was born April 12, 1940 in Kirksville.
Darrel is survived by one son, Lonnie Craig of Kirksville and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gary and Ronnie Craig; and one sister, Carolyn.
Darrel graduated from Kirksville High School. He was self-employed as a plumber, roofer and HVAC technician for most of his life. Darrel enjoyed listening to country music and working on cars.
It was Darrel's wish to be cremated and no service be held.
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Barbara Lynn Gruber-Capps
(Dec 28, 1954 - Oct 01, 2025)
Barbara Lynn Gruber-Capps, 70, of Macon, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at her home.
The daughter of Robert and Lorene (Naugly) Gruber, she was born December 28, 1954 in Wellsville, Missouri. Barbara was united in marriage to Alan Capps in 1990, in Kirksville, Missouri.
Barbara is survived by her husband Alan and two sons, Jesse and Slade Capps. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Barbara worked as an LPN for The ...
Betty (Clippard) Matheney
(Sep 05, 1931 - Sep 20, 2025)
Katherine Elizabeth Clippard Matheney (Betty) was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 5, 1931 and passed away in Kirksville, Missouri on September 20 at the age of 94. Her husband of 64 years, Pierce Matheney, preceded her by nine and a half years. She is survived by her daughter Susan V. Aud (Ken Burzynski) of Anna, Illinois, her son Matthew Pierce Matheney IV (Brenda) of Kirksville, Missouri, and her son Kendall C. Matheney (Becky ...
Jason Scott Meeker
(Jun 16, 1973 - Sep 18, 2025)
Jason Scott Meeker, 52, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the University Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
The son of Ronald Eugene and Karen Joy (Yowell) Meeker, he was born June 16, 1973 in Kirksville, Missouri.
Jason is survived by his parents Ronald and Karen Meeker of Kirksville, MO; two sons, Shayne Meeker of Ft. Worth, TX, and Scott Meeker of Columbia, MO; one daughter, Emily Meeker of Fulton, MO; one brother ...
Herman E. Truitt
(Jul 01, 1936 - Sep 11, 2025)
Herman Eugene Truitt, the only son of Jesse and Juanita (Jones) Truitt, entered his Heavenly home on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He passed peacefully after a very brief illness.
Herman was born July 1, 1936 in Adair County, Missouri, at his parents’ home in Pure Air, an almost forgotten neighboring town of Novinger, Missouri. As a youngster Herman attended some of the finest
rural schools of Adair County, graduating from Brashear High School in 1954 ...
Betty Ruth (King) Munn
(Dec 19, 1934 - Sep 09, 2025)
Betty Ruth (King) Munn, 90, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri.
The daughter of George and Amanda (Yardley) King, she was born December 19, 1934 in Boynton, Missouri. Betty was united in marriage on May 28, 1962 in Kirksville to Harold "Dean" Munn, who preceded in death in 2013.
Betty was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Mike Munn ...
John Ralph Grgurich
(Jan 08, 1954 - Sep 09, 2025)
John Ralph Grgurich, 71, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away, Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the University Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri.
John was the son of the late John Eugene and Ruby Luella (Gregory) Grgurich. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jill Grgurich, and brother, Joseph Grgurich.
John is survived by one brother, Peter Donald Grgurich of Kirksville, MO; one sister, Rosemary Hilliard-Polka of Maryland Heights, MO; two nephews; and one great ...