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Leilia Irene (Sanford) Damron
(Mar 15, 1928 - Mar 31, 2026)
Leilia Irene (Sanford) Damron, 98, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 31st in Springfield, MO. Born in Adair County, March 15, 1928, she was the daughter of Richard Ray and Nettie Jane Snyder Sanford.
She was united in marriage to Harold Dean “Bud” Damron in LaPlata, Missouri on September 15, 1945 while Bud was on weekend leave from his Navy Duty Station in Ottumwa, Iowa, just after the end of World War II. To this marriage, two sons were born, Freddie Dean Damron and David Kieth Damron.
Leilia graduated from Novinger High School in the class of 1945 and started working at the International Shoe Company. Through the years she also worked at Rider Drug and Welch’s IGA, Country Mart, and Food Store. She was known for her dedication, friendly presence, and the relationship she built with customers and coworkers alike. Her strong work ethic ...
Lisha Renee (Allspach) Davis
(Sep 27, 1966 - Mar 21, 2026)
Lisha Renee (Allspach) Davis, 59, Kidder, MO formerly of Bevier, MO went home to our Heavenly Father on March 21, 2026.
Lisha was born on September 27, 1966, in Marshalltown, IA, the daughter of Larry and Julia (Thompson) Allspach.
Lisha graduated from Bevier High School in 1985 and later attended Moberly Area Community College. Determined to follow her lifelong dream, she went on to trucking school, earning her CDL and beginning a career as an over-the-road truck driver.
Lisha was united in marriage to Daryl Davis on June 27, 1992, in Kirksville, Missouri. Shortly after their marriage, they began driving together as a team, sharing not only the road but a deep love and partnership. In 2003, Lisha and Daryl made their home in Kidder, Missouri, where they built a home and life together.
Lisha loved God, her family, and her friends dearly. Behind the wheel, her favorite was her ...
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Larry Dale Erwin
(Oct 27, 1942 - Mar 24, 2026)
Larry Dale Erwin, 83, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Kirksville Manor Care Center in Kirksville.
Born October 27, 1942 in Brashear, Missouri, Larry was the son of the late Virgil Lyle and Helen Ileene (Spurgeon) Erwin. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy and David Erwin; and one sister Bertha Joyce McVay.
Larry is survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Donald and Brenda Erwin of Kirksville ...
Cliston Paul "Sparkie" Barker
(Nov 25, 1944 - Mar 18, 2026)
Cliston Paul Barker, 81, known to many as “Sparkie,” passed away on March 18, 2026, at Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Cliston is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Anita (Mathes) Barker; his brothers, Rick Barker and Jack Barker; his daughter, Tami Western (Bryan); and his cherished grandchildren, Sidney Jeffries, Landon Doosing, and Emma High. He is also survived by his bonus grandchildren, Jourdan (Darin) Swisher and Danyelle (Connor) Chinn ...
Anita Marie (Atchison) Armstrong
(Mar 16, 1949 - Mar 14, 2026)
Anita Marie (Atchison) Armstrong, 76, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at her home.
Born March 16, 1949 in Benson, Minnesota, Anita was the daughter of the late Charles Leo and Dorothy Lorraine (Wilson) Atchison. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Joely Bachman; one grandson, Gage Bachman; one brother, Lee Atchison; four sisters, LaVina Sellman, Judith Halbe, Bonnie Burns, and Sheree Atchison; as well as her daughter-in-law, Gail Armstrong ...
Deborah Kaye "Deb" (Chandler) Elsea
(Oct 30, 1956 - Mar 13, 2026)
Deborah Kaye Elsea, 69, of Novinger Missouri passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Born October 30, 1956 in Omaha, Nebraska to Irl and Margaret Chandler. Deb grew up in the Kirksville area and graduated from Kirksville High School with the class of 1975. She later received her teaching degree in physical health and education from Graceland College in 1979. Deb married the love of her ...
Phyllis Ann (Jones) Sevits
(Feb 20, 1942 - Mar 10, 2026)
Phyllis Ann Sevits, 84, of Kirksville, MO passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, MO.
Phyllis was born February 20, 1942 to parents, Cloyce and Mary Lethia (Liverman) Jones, who preceded her in death.
Phyllis attended Novinger R-1 schools, graduating with the class of 1959. On June 19, 1959 she was united in marriage to William “Bill” Sevits.
Phyllis is survived by her husband Bill of sixty-six years ...
Connie Sue (Bragg) Johnson
(May 15, 1958 - Mar 09, 2026)
Connie Sue Johnson (Bragg), 67, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Connie was born on May 15, 1958, to Mary and Laverne Bragg, who preceded her in death. She spent most of her life in Kirksville, Missouri, a community she called home and where she built many lasting friendships.
Connie was a spirited, warmhearted person who was rarely still for long. She loved being on the go and could often be found planning the ...
Willadean (Ayers) Lawrence
(Nov 28, 1926 - Mar 05, 2026)
Willadean (Ayers) Lawrence, 99, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, MO.
Born November 28, 1926, in Pennville, Missouri, Willadean was the daughter of William Robert and Ina A. (Fetters) Ayers. On June 19, 1947, Willadean was united in marriage to Paul Walters, who preceded her in death on June 24, 1975. On September 9, 1976, in Shibleys Point, she was married to Gerald ...
John Franklin Burkhardt
(Oct 02, 1949 - Mar 04, 2026)
John Franklin Burkhardt, 76, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away March 4, 2026. John was born on October 2, 1949, in Edina, Missouri. He graduated from Knox County High School and honorably served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Brenda Sharp on November 14, 1975.
John was a hard worker; but he also took time to enjoy his hobbies. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, known ...