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Parnell Irene (Miller) Babcock
(May 28, 1938 - Sep 16, 2024)
Parnell Irene (Miller) Babcock, 86, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
The daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Natzke) Miller, she was born May 28, 1938 in Waverly, Iowa. She was also preceded in death by her brother Douglas Miller.
Parnell is survived by her husband Terry Babcock of Novinger, MO; her two children and their spouses James and Valerie Beenken of Maynardville, TN and Susan and Rex Arthur of Searsboro, IA; three step-children Peter Babcock and Daniel Babcock both of Novinger, MO, and Tamara Babcock of Trenton, MO; one brother and sister-in-law James and Shirley Miller of Waverly, IA; one sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Phil Spiedel of Mt. Pleasant, IA; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Parnell was a registered nurse in Kirksville, Missouri for many years. She loved taking care of people, camping, canoeing on the river ...
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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Garnet Gail Paris
(Aug 13, 1936 - Sep 12, 2024)
Garnet Gail Paris, 88, of southeastern Putnam County joined his beloved wife Walda Ann Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by his family in his own home. Garnet was born the youngest of three children to Charley and Arloine (Scott) Paris near unincorporated Fegley, MO. He enjoyed his youth and his life on the family farm near Green Grove. While in grade school, he and his brother Gerald began farming for his family and for neighbors ...
Marie Angelina (Biancardi) Baird
(Feb 17, 1943 - Sep 09, 2024)
Marie Angelina (Biancardi) Baird, 81, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Born February 17, 1943 in Gary, Indiana, Marie was the daughter of the late John and Mildred Louise (Richardson) Biancardi. Marie was united in marriage to Cecil Baird in 1964 in Quincy, Illinois and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by one son, Ozzie Baird; one brother, Richard Hood ...
Hollis Dean Crawford
(Oct 01, 1939 - Sep 02, 2024)
Hollis Dean Crawford, 84 was born on October 1, 1939, and gained his final promotion into heaven on September 2, 2024.
Hollis was the son of John Barton Crawford and Ethel May (Kirkpatrick) Crawford. Hollis was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Deleta (Slover) Crawford in 1960. Hollis and Deleta had four children.
He is survived by his wife Deleta and their children; Hollis Dale Crawford (Malinda), Felicia Crawford Scott (Tim), Dave Crawford ...
Constance Lee "Connie" (Swann) Riley
(Mar 13, 1950 - Sep 02, 2024)
Constance Lee "Connie" (Swann) Riley, 74, of Macon, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Connie was born March 13, 1950 in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Kenneth and Lois (Cain) Swann. She was reared in the Kirksville area and was a graduate from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1968.
In 1968 she was married to Leonard Clark and to this union one son Corey Clark was ...
Louise B. (Withrow) Huggins
(Aug 09, 1943 - Aug 31, 2024)
Louise B. (Withrow) Huggins, 81, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Born August 9, 1943 in Livonia, Missouri, Louise was the daughter of the late Clarence Leroy and Nina Bernice (Ray) Withrow. She was also preceded in death by one son, Gerald Eugene Mullins; three brothers, Ruben and Parker Withrow, and Darl Shrake; and two sisters, Margery Dean and Dorothy Cornelison. She was united in ...
Clifford "Dale" Jones
(Sep 30, 1958 - Aug 25, 2024)
Clifford Dale Jones, 65, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday (August 25, 2024) in Jackson, Georgia.
The son of William Dee Jones and Lois Ann (O’Bannon) Jones, he was born September 30, 1958 in Kirksville, Missouri. His parents preceded Dale in death.
Dale is survived by partner Sue Haluska of Cairo, MO; four sons, Brandon Jones (Kayla) of Columbia, MO; Jared Jones (Lexie) of Clarence, MO; Kyle Jones of Cairo, MO; and Lucas ...
Beulah Marie "Weisie" (Morris) Gardner
(Jul 13, 1948 - Aug 24, 2024)
Beulah Marie "Weisie" (Morris) Gardner, 76, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at her home.
The daughter of the late Charles Seth and Beulah Leona (Boley) Morris, she was born July 13, 1948 in Kirksville, Missouri. She was also preceded in death by one son, Mark Douglas Gardner; two sisters, Loretta Sparks and Bernice Briggs; and two brothers, Charles Edward Morris and Gerald Lee Morris. On June 12, 1993 in Kirksville, Missouri ...
Rose Marie (Simmons) Lea
(Jul 09, 1937 - Aug 12, 2024)
Rose Marie (Simmons) Lea, 87, of Kirksville, Missouri, left this life for her eternal heavenly home on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Loch Haven Nursing Home where she resided for the past several weeks.
Rose was born July 9, 1937 and was the daughter of William Wardel and Alice Fern (Hayward) Simmons. She graduated from Macon High School in May of 1955.
On March 17, 1957 she was united in marriage to Dale O. Lea ...