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Tom Joe Bray
(Apr 01, 1954 - Jul 25, 2024)
Tom Joe Bray, 70, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Kirksville Manor Care Center.
Born April 1, 1954 in Boone, Iowa, Tom was the son of the late Alva Ivan and Kathern Mary (Lindquist) Bray. Tom was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry, Howard, and Carl Bray; and two sisters, Eddie Fox and Judy Harris.
Tom is survived by one brother, George (Tammy) Bray of Kirksville, MO; two sisters, Patricia Engle of Kirksville, MO, and Gloria Gotham of Kirksville, MO; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Tom was a graduate of Kirksville High School. He worked for thirty years in food service for Truman State University. He was an avid bowler, and enjoyed playing pool, fishing, and was a Cardinal Baseball fan.
Tom has been cremated and a celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Arrangements were taken care of ...
Evelyn Beatrice (Wilson) Bragg
(Oct 20, 1922 - Jul 21, 2024)
Evelyn Beatrice (Wilson) Bragg, 101, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Born October 20, 1922 in Greentop, Missouri Evelyn was the daughter of the late Earnest Elias and Armeda Delroe (Gates) Wilson. In November of 1950 Evelyn was united in marriage to Abner Bragg who preceded her in death on September 5, 1975. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Paula Fitch; five brothers, Layton, Roland, James, Robert, and Raymond Wilson; and one sister, Elaine Lay.
Evelyn is survived by two sons, Rob Bragg of Kirksville, MO; Jack Bragg, D.O. and wife, Jocelyn of Columbia, MO; one daughter Lora Smithy and husband Rick of Kirksville, MO; one brother, Vernell Wilson of Kirksville, MO; five grandchildren, Brett (Kassi) Jones, Matthew (Kelly) Jones, Maegan (Mike) Gatorna, Elyse (Taylor) Burks, and Tom (Laura) Bragg; nine great-grandchildren; as well as a ...
Desir Davidson
(Nov 01, 1996 - Jul 16, 2024)
Desir Davidson, 27, of Kirksville, formerly of Haiti, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the home of his aunt.
Born November 1, 1996 in Haiti, Desir was the son of Fransion and Bernadette (Laine) Desir.
Desir is survived by his mother Bernadette of Haiti; two sisters, Claicine Desir and Francinette Desir both of Haiti; and his aunt, Nadine Mesidor of Kirksville.
Desir was preceded in death by his father.
Desir owned and operated his own clothing business in Haiti.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the First Baptist Church on Washington street in Kirksville.
Arrangements were taken care of by Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville.
Sherri Dianne Ray
(Oct 03, 1960 - Jul 11, 2024)
Sherri Dianne Ray, 63, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at her home.
The daughter of the late Richard Raymond and Doris Maxine (Bunyard) Ray, she was born October 3, 1960 in Unionville, Missouri. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Eugene Ray.
Sherri is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Gary and LeAnna Ray of Moulton, IA; one niece, Lori Wright of Ft. Worth, TX; one nephew, Chad Ray of Leon, IA; one great niece; and three great nephews.
Sherri received her education in the Unionville and Kirksville public schools. She worked a number of years as a medical transcriber. Sherri enjoyed and loved animals and her pets and played the piano.
Sherri was a member of the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church of Kirksville.
Sherri has been cremated and no service will be held. She will be inurned at a later date at ...
Mary Ann (Maupin) Wriedt
(Nov 22, 1934 - Jun 24, 2024)
Mary Ann Wriedt, 89, of Kirksville, MO, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at her home in Kirksville.
The daughter of George and Juanita (Crutchlow) Maupin; she was born in Hannibal, MO, on November 22, 1934. Mary was united in marriage to Melvin Wriedt Sr. on December 23, 1950; who preceded her in death on January 10, 1994. They were married 45 years.
Mary is also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, William (Bill) Maupin, sons Melvin Wriedt Jr. and David Wriedt (in infancy).
She is survived by her sister and brothers, Gerry (Virgil) Lehenbaur, Robert (Bob) Maupin, and Michael (Mike) Maupin. Children Vicki (John) Martinez, George (Carolyn) Wriedt, Tanya (Neil) Dow, and Jackie Wriedt. Grandchildren Jessica (Aaron) Williams, Cybil Wriedt, Chelsea (Micah) Leipard, Stephnie (Shuri) Stonecipher, Michael (Brandi) Wriedt, Jennifer (Nathen) See, Casey Wriedt, Leah (Skip) Christiansen, Hayley (Justin) Hartgrave, Cameron (Amber) Dow, Bethany (Zach) Vandevender, Colton ...
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Terry James Parrett
(Nov 28, 1959 - Jul 22, 2024)
Terry James Parrett, 64, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at his home.
The son of James Parrett and Janet (Morris) Parrett Novotny, he was born November 28, 1959 in Macon, Missouri.
Terry was preceded in death by his father; maternal grandparents, Manuel and Viola Morris; and paternal grandparents, Arthur and Birta Parrett.
He is survived by his mother and dad, Janet Parrett Novotny and Garry Novotny of Kirksville; special friend, Mary ...
Bobby Holt
(Apr 08, 1938 - Jul 19, 2024)
Bobby Holt, 86, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at The Pines in Kirksville.
Born April 8, 1938 in Novinger, Missouri, Bobby was the late son of Frank William and Mary Marie (Skender) Holt. On May 25, 1957 in Kirksville, Missouri, Bobby was united in marriage to Donna Lou Starks who preceded him in death on January 14, 2024. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Darrell "Gene" Holt, Joe ...
Ronnie Ray Saltmarsh
(Aug 29, 1942 - Jul 14, 2024)
Ronnie Ray Saltmarsh, 81, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Born August 29, 1942 in Adair, Iowa, Ronnie was the son of the late Charles and Pearl (Christensen) Saltmarsh.
Ronnie received his education and graduated from Anita High School in Iowa. He served his country in the United State Army. He was an over the road truck driver for a number of years.
Ronnie's wish ...
Mildred Patricia (McCarty) Pickett
(Mar 12, 1946 - Jul 14, 2024)
Mildred Patricia (McCarty) Pickett, 78, of Green City, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at her sons home in Kirksville.
Born March 12, 1946 in Green City, Missouri, Mildred was the daughter of the late Frank and Dolly (Call) McCarty. On November 2, 1963 in Novinger, Missouri, Mildred was united in marriage to Martin "Bill" Pickett who preceded her in death on October 18, 2020.
Mildred is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law ...
Eugene Dwaine "Gene" Austin
(Mar 15, 1950 - Jul 11, 2024)
Eugene Dwaine "Gene" Austin, 74, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at his home.
He is survived by fiancé Susan Riddle, Daughter Karri Tugwell, Son Gene Austin Jr. Grandchildren Owen and Norah Austin, brother Bill Austin and wife Jane, four nieces, Jackie Williams, Billie Jean Austin, Bobbie Jo Peters, Robin Huffman, one nephew Eddie Huffman and several great nieces and nephews.
Gene was preceded in death by his mother and father June ...