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Roger Kent Hamilton
(Mar 30, 1939 - Aug 06, 2025)
Roger Kent Hamilton, 86, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Born March 30, 1939 in Kirksville, Missouri, Roger was the son of the late Eldon Theodore and Ida Arvilla (Miller) Hamilton. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Keith Hamilton.
Roger is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Kathy Sue and Jim Johnson of Branson West, MO; his special friend for a number of years, Sue Lobina and her sons, Sam and Danny Lobina; one niece, Kim (Todd) Robinson of Ottumwa, IA; two nephews, Kevin Hamilton of Gifford, MO and Kurt (Susan) Hamilton of LaPlata, MO; great nephews and nieces, Brock Hamilton of Columbia, MO, Brook (Zach) Robinson, Beth (William) Cardwell, Hillary Hamilton, and Keaton (Erika) Hamilton all of LaPlata, MO; as well as eight great-great grandchildren, Wyatt, Kennady, William, Landrie, Kate, Ty, Finnegan and Kolt.
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David Lee Combs
(Aug 14, 1955 - Jul 24, 2025)
David Lee Combs, 69, of Kirksville MO, passed July 24, 2025 at Kirksville Manor Care Center.
The son of the late James Buchanan and Beulah Viola (Peavler) Combs. he was born August 14, 1955 in Kirksville, Missouri. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, James Combs Jr., Harold Combs, and Jerry Robert Combs. On October 19, 1973 in Kirksville, David was united in marriage to Vickie Williams.
Surviving are his wife, Vickie, of ...
Duane Leon Lawson
(Jul 08, 1939 - Jul 23, 2025)
Duane Leon Lawson, 86, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at The Pines.
Duane was born July 8, 1939 in Novinger, Missouri, the son of the late Emery Wilson and Oletha Pauline (Goucher) Lawson. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Sharon Lindquist. On November 25, 1988 in Kirksville, Missouri, Duane was united in marriage to Karen Sue VanLaningham who preceded him in death on January 30, 2025.
Duane is ...
Dr. Jacqueline L. Collett (Jackie, Dr. C)
(Sep 29, 1953 - Jul 22, 2025)
Dr. Jacqueline Collett, Professor Emerita of Music at Truman State University, peacefully passed away in her home in Kirksville, Missouri, on July 22, 2025. She was 71 years old.
Jackie was raised in El Paso, Texas, and pursued her passion for music with dedication and excellence. Dr. Collett realized her passion for music education her sophomore year under the tutelage of Dr. Hugh Cardon at the University of Texas at El Paso where she earned ...
Lori Ann (Koch) Shook
(Feb 04, 1971 - Jul 21, 2025)
LORI ANN (KOCH) SHOOK, age 54, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on July 21, 2025. She was born in Quincy, Illinois, on February 4, 1971, the daughter of James and Mary Ellen (Whitmer) Koch.
Lori graduated from Quincy High School in 1989 and went on to earn a degree in art history from Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State) in 1993. Afterwards, she continued her education at Texas Tech University, earning her Master of ...
Edwin Frank Bonnell Jr.
(Apr 01, 1959 - Jul 08, 2025)
Edwin Frank Bonnell Jr., 66, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at his home.
The son of the late Edwin Frank and Helen Ann (Reily) Bonnell Sr., he was born April 1, 1959 in Lyons, New York. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Betty Beaver; and one brother, Michael Bonnell. On October 14, 1988 in Tucson, AZ, Edwin was united in marriage to Melissa Feirce.
Edwin is survived by ...
Gerald Ray McVay
(Nov 13, 1946 - Jul 07, 2025)
Gerald Ray McVay, 78, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home.
The son of the late Carl Edward and Ruby Diana (Stribling) McVay, he was born November 13, 1946 in Kirksville, Missouri. He was also preceded in death by one son, Scott McVay.
Gerald is survived by his wife Bertha of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Casey Erwin and Amanda McVay of Kirksville, MO; eight grandchildren, Ivan, Dalton, Drew ...
Verna Mae (Ward) Drennan
(Apr 07, 1941 - Jul 07, 2025)
Verna Mae (Ward) Drennan, 84, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at River City Living Community in Jefferson City, Missouri.
The daughter of the late Omer Paul and Grace Irene (Samms) Ward, she was born April 7, 1941 in Kirksville, MO. On June 6, 1969 in Kirksville, Missouri, Verna was united in marriage to William Keith "Bill" Drennan Jr. who preceded her in death on October 22, 2020. She was also preceded ...
Zelwin B. Eaton
(Jun 23, 1943 - Jul 07, 2025)
Zelwin B. Eaton, 82, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
He was born on June 23, 1943 on a farm near Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, the son of Zetho E. and Mildred I. Lindahl Eaton. He moved to a farm near Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa with his parents in 1949. He attended public schools in Mexico, Missouri, and a rural school in Lucas ...
John "Yates" Chambers
(May 20, 1957 - Jul 03, 2025)
John "Yates" Chambers, 68, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
The son of the late Clinton Dean and Edith Eugenia (Yates) Chambers, he was born May 20, 1957 in Kirksville, MO.
Yates is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Brenda Dean and Ronald Janes of Anabel, MO.
Yates was raised in Anabel, Missouri and later moved to Kirksville, Missouri to make his home. He worked at ...