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Donald Dean Potter
(Nov 18, 1934 - Jul 11, 2026)
Donald Dean Potter, 91, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Macon Health Care in Macon, Missouri.
Donald was born November 18, 1934 in Kirksville, Missouri the son of the late Peter David and Iona (Rogers) Potter. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Gay in 2000; a child in infancy; six sisters, Lois, Louise, Bonney, Ioda, Lorene, and Gloria as well as four brothers, James, Pete, Danny, and Lawrence.
On March 9, 1956 in Kirksville, Missouri, Donald was united in marriage to Ruth "Arlene" Dupree who survives. He is also survived by his son, Larry Dean Potter of Kirksville, MO.
Donald was a graduate of Kirksville High School with the Class of 1952 and attended Kirksville Teacher's College. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After returning home he worked at McGraw Edison until …
Debra Kay (Mason) Peek
(Mar 26, 1963 - Jul 08, 2026)
Debra Kay (Mason) Peek, 63, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at her home under Hospice care.
Born March 26, 1963 in Torrance, California, Debra was the daughter of the late Oscar Junior and Linda Kay (McCollum) Mason. On April 29, 2003 in Kirksville, Missouri, Debra was united in marriage to Garnet Peek.
Debra is survived by her husband Garnet of the home; one son, Duston Peek of Kirksville, MO; and three brothers.
Debra resided most of her life in Adair County and received her education in the Novinger and Kirksville public schools. She worked in construction building several homes. She enjoyed furniture, reading, coloring and collecting snow globes and frogs, and had a great love for animals.
It was Debra's wish to be cremated and no service be held.
Arrangements were taken care of by Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville.
Debra Kay (Mason) Peek
(Mar 26, 1963 - Jul 08, 2026)
Debra Kay (Mason) Peek, 63, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at her home under Hospice care.
Born March 26, 1963 in Torrance, California, Debra was the daughter of the late Oscar Junior and Linda Kay (McCollum) Mason. On April 29, 2003 in Kirksville, Missouri, Debra was united in marriage to Garnet Peek.
Debra is survived by her husband Garnet of the home; one son, Duston Peek of Kirksville, MO; and three brothers.
Debra resided most of her life in Adair County and received her education in the Novinger and Kirksville public schools. She worked in construction building several homes. She enjoyed furniture, reading, coloring and collecting snow globes and frogs, and had a great love for animals.
It was Debra's wish to be cremated and no service be held.
Arrangements were taken care of by Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville.
Sophie Jewell Hubbard
(Sep 07, 2000 - Jun 22, 2026)
Surrounded by her loving family, Sophie Jewell Hubbard, daughter of Larry and Kami Hubbard went to Jesus in the early morning of June 22, 2026. Her strength and bravery this past year showed her faith and confidence in Jesus. This was reflected in her tattooed life verse, Romans 8:18, “The pain that you have been feeling cannot compare to the joy that is coming.”
Sophie made her home in Columbia, MO. She was a dedicated educator for five years at High Road School of Boone County. She was passionate about her students and their needs. She was planning to pursue a degree in Education and Psychology to better understand her students. Sophie also worked part time at Black and Gold Tavern in Columbia, MO. As her customers questioned her about her tattoo, she often found herself talking to them about Jesus.
Known by her smile, she lit up …
Arlene Muriel Einolander Fast
(Nov 09, 1925 - Jun 22, 2026)
Arlene Muriel Einolander Fast, age 100 and a half years old, passed into glory on Monday, June 22, 2026. She was born to Oscar and Benita Einolander on November 9, 1925 in Duluth, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Captain Charles Glenn Fast, USAF, on June 16, 1945 at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in La Crescenta, California.
Raised in southern California, she graduated from Glendale High School in 1943. She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary College in Hollywood, CA; Chouinard Art Institute, Los Angeles, CA; and Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman University) in Kirksville, MO.
Arlene was a member of the First Assembly of God church in Kirksville. She taught bible classes for fifty years before retiring. She also served as a teacher in the Release Time Education Program in Portland, OR. She was a church organist, youth director, and parish worker in various churches.
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Matthew Francis "Matt" Farrell
(Jul 13, 1953 - Jun 13, 2026)
Matthew Francis Farrell was born July 13th, 1953. He was the oldest of four children born to Irene and Phillip Farrell.
As a young man, Matt joined the Air Force and served his country for the next 4 years.
In his eyes, Matt would then become the "Fortunate One" when he met the love of his life, Sheri. They married on August 10, 1978 and spent the next 43 years building a life together. Matt and Sheri found their place in the woods and built their forever home that they shared until both their deaths.
Matt explored different interests throughout his life; bread making, gardening, philosophy, as well as studying religions and cultures until he then found his passion and made a living in metal working. Matt created a variety of beautiful pieces, including a bench placed in front of the art center in Kirksville, MO.
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Ann Renee (Eitel) Paris
(Jan 05, 1961 - Jul 05, 2026)
Ann Renee (Eitel) Paris, 65, of western Adair County went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, July 4, 2026, surrounded by her children at her family home on “Eitel Ridge” where she grew up. Ann was a devoted, loyal and loving friend, daughter, niece, sister, aunt, mother and grandmother, who will be sorely missed.
Ann was born in Kirksville, MO on January 5, 1961 to Kenneth and Barbara (Johnston) Eitel. She enjoyed …
Carol Corrine (Jones) Blacksmith
(Mar 27, 1934 - Jul 02, 2026)
Carol Corrine (Jones) Blacksmith, 92, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at the LaPlata Nursing Home in LaPlata, Missouri.
Born March 27, 1934 in Green Castle, Missouri, Carol was the daughter of George Raymond and Ruby Opal (Coy) Jones. On March 27, 1954 in Kirksville, Missouri, Carol was united in marriage to Adolf Blacksmith who preceded her in death on September 5, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her …
Patty Lynn Sutton
(Jul 13, 1975 - Jun 29, 2026)
It's with profound sadness that the Sutton family announces the passing of their beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Patty Lynn Sutton, 50, of Kirksville, Missouri who departed this life at 9:21pm on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Boone Health Center in Columbia, Missouri after a courageous battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Born on Sunday, July 13, 1975, in the close-knit community of Kirksville, Missouri, Patty's life was a testament to resilience, kindness, and …
Clara Juanita Straight
(Aug 28, 1919 - Jun 27, 2026)
Clara Juanita Straight, 106, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 at her home under Hospice Compasses care.
Born August 28, 1919 in Worley, Idaho, Clara was the daughter of Asa Edgar and Lovie Jane (Clifford) Straight.
At the age of six weeks old, she moved with her parents, brother John and sister Ruth to the farm near Yarrow, Missouri.
The middle child of five, she was preceded in death …