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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 Smith and Jennifer Chrisman.
Larry graduated with the Green City High School’s class of 1959. He grew up working alongside his father on Spring Creek Ranch north of Green Castle, instilling a love for the land and a tireless work ethic. After high school he worked at Arnold Lumber Company, Baldwin Biz-Mart, construction, and in 1978 he was elected as the 2nd District Judge of Adair County, where he was proud to have helped ...
Peggy Sherlene (Dodson) Moots
(Apr 06, 1945 - Mar 05, 2024)
Peggy Sherlene (Dodson) Moots was born on April 6, 1945, to Elsie Irene (Cauldwell) Dodson and Ross Dodson at Fort Sill, OK, where her father was stationed in the U.S. Army. After moving around the midwest, her family settled in Kirksville, MO, her father’s hometown, when she was in the fourth grade. She attended Benton Elementary School, Ophelia Parrish Junior High, and Kirksville High School where she graduated with the class of 1963. Peggy was a natural athlete, but the only girls’ sport at that time at KHS was cheerleading, and that’s where she excelled for three years. As a teenager, Peggy was employed as a lifeguard at the Kirksville Municipal Pool and was active in Job’s Daughters.
After high school, Peggy enrolled at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman State University) as a physical education major while working multiple jobs and serving as a ...
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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 ...
Jon Edgar Cook
(Nov 16, 1939 - Mar 07, 2025)
Jon Edgar Cook, 85, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at his home.
Born in Kirksville, on November 16, 1939, he was the son of Ezra Donald and Eunice (McMickle) Cook. He was united in marriage to Marsha Kay Pulis on January 4, 1976 in Holts Summit, Missouri.
Jon is survived by his wife, Marsha; two sons, Dan (Angel) Cook and Jon William (Franchesca) Cook, both of Kirksville; two daughters, Tina Lynn ...
Mildred Louise (Thompson) Mack Fortney
(Jul 09, 1928 - Feb 26, 2025)
Mildred Louise (Thompson) Mack Fortney, 96, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Kirksville Manor Care Center.
Born July 9, 1928, Mildred was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Mamie Ola (Beverlin) Thompson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Melvin Thompson. On April 25, 1948 in LaPlata, Missouri, Mildred was united in marriage to Lee Mack who preceded her in death on September 4, 1999. On ...