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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 son-in-laws, two daughter-in-laws, fourteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Charles and Tammy Porter of Kirksville, MO; Cary and Tonya Porter of Laplata, MO; Christina and Jim Kinkade of Hamilton, IL; Christopher James “CJ” Porter of Kirksville, MO and Lindsie and Ben Kelley of Lancaster, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Charmaine Porter.
Chuck was a graduate from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1970. His hobbies and services included being a member of Assembly of God ...
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 Kirksville, MO, and Jeff Ratliff of Newark, MO; one sister, Isabelle Jackson of Forsyth, MO; five grandchildren, Chole and Gabriel Ratliff; Raven, Jackson Caleb, and Broderick Ratliff; as well as two nephews, Stacy and Chalon.
Mark was raised in Gifford and Yarrow communities of Southwest Adair County and Northwest Macon counties. He was a graduate from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1970. For a number of years Mark farmed some , worked in construction ...
Lonnie Eugene Byrn
(Apr 19, 1941 - Feb 11, 2025)
Lonnie Eugene Byrn, 83, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Lonnie was born April 19, 1941 the son of the late Lingo and Alla Lou (Winn) Byrn.
Lonnie was a member of the Bible Grove Christian Church and was baptized in 1958. He spent most of his life in Kirksville as a car salesman. He enjoyed belonging to the Northeast Missouri car club and showing his cars at numerous car shows in which he won several trophies, additionally he worked as a DJ for the Kirksville Radio Station on Sunday mornings as Lon Williams.
Lonnie is survived his son Jerry Robuatellini of Wasslla, Alaska; his sister, Barbara Moore of Rutledge, MO, and a long time friend, Carolyn Snow of Kirksville, MO. He is also survived by two granddaughters, one grandson, six great-grandchildren, two nephews, three nieces and many cousins and ...
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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 ...
Margaret Irene (McClanahan) Quint
(Apr 13, 1951 - Feb 25, 2025)
Margaret Irene (McClanahan) Quint, 73, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
Born April 13, 1951 in Kirksville, Missouri, Margaret was the daughter of the late Aaron and Lillie (Collins) McClanahan. She is also preceded in death by two sons, Rick and Randy Johnson, and her brother, Mike McClanahan. On December 18, 1991, Margaret was united in marriage to Harold Quint.
Margaret is survived by ...
Gary Dale Bell
(Oct 13, 1947 - Feb 24, 2025)
Gary Dale Bell, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Iola, Texas, on February 24, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born in Kirksville, Missouri, on October 13, 1947, to Charles and Imogene (Neely) Bell and graduated from Adair County R-I High School in Novinger in 1965. Then, he attended Northeast Missouri State College (now Truman State University) where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education ...
Linda Kay (Wiyrick) Peavler
(Oct 04, 1947 - Feb 23, 2025)
Linda Kay (Wiyrick) Peavler, 77, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Kirksville Manor Care Center.
Linda was born October 4, 1947 in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of the late Pearl Hulet and Maude Ivalee (Waddle) Wiyrick. Linda was married to Kenny Peavler who preceded her in death on May 11, 2018. She was also preceded in death by her step daughter, Konda.
Linda is survived by one son, Ronnie Rouse Jr ...
Laura Rachel (Jones) Casey
(Mar 23, 1935 - Feb 23, 2025)
“Make sure they know I had a good life.” That was her wish. Laura Rachel Casey passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Manor Care in Kirksville, Missouri.
She was born on March 23, 1935 in Pure Air, near Novinger, Missouri to Grover and Ruth Jones. She had a memorable Christmas Eve in 1953 when she married Donald Lee Casey. Laura Rachel loved caring for people. That was shown in many ways. Cooking, cleaning ...
Thomas Jay Snyder
(Sep 10, 1960 - Feb 22, 2025)
Thomas Jay Snyder,64, formally of Dresbach, Mn. passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Kirksville, MO.
Born in Peoria, IL, on September 10, 1960, he was the last son of Billy and Helen (Hoey) Snyder.
Affectionately known as TJ, he spent his childhood in central Illinois and graduated from Eureka High School. Pursuing his passion for technology, TJ attended NCR Trade School, and moved to Des Moines, IA to pursue his career and there ...