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Barbara Ann (Payton) Ownbey
(Feb 22, 1948 - Sep 17, 2026)
Barbara Ann (Payton) Ownbey, 78, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026 at The Arbors Highland Crest Care in Kirksville.
Born February 22, 1948 in Flint, Michigan, Barbara was the daughter of the late Grover Robin and Thelma Mae (Carson) Payton. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Robin Marie Helm. On April 2, 1966 in Gifford, Missouri, Barbara was united in marriage to James Otis Ownbey who preceded her in death on May 25, 2022.
Barbara is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Lisa and Mark Johnson of Kirksville, MO, and Tracy Ownbey of Queen City, MO; five grandchildren, Alicia (Matt) Smith, Shelby Johnson and fiancé Colton Scott, Holly (Nate) Dinwiddie, Cody Helm (Emily Cornelison), Tierra (Larry ) Logston; as well as twenty-four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Barbara was a graduate from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1966. She …
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James Marshall "Jim" Robertson
(Jun 14, 1938 - Sep 08, 2026)
James Marshall Robertson, born June 14, 1938, in Farmington, Iowa, passed away on September 8, 2026, in Kirksville, Missouri. Jim was a businessman, devoted family man, and a man with a generous heart who touched the lives of many through his family, work, friendships, and service to his community.
Jim was the son of Gladys and Charles Harvey Robertson. He attended Gem City Business College in Quincy, Illinois, before beginning a long and successful …
Sasha Kay Fountain
(Aug 24, 2010 - Sep 07, 2026)
Sasha Kay Fountain, 16, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, September 7, 2026, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Sasha was born on August 24, 2010, in Kirksville, Missouri.
Sasha is survived by her father and mother, Drew and Brianna (McRoberts) Fountain of Kirksville, MO; one sister, Isabella Dawn Fountain of the home, two brothers, Roman Easton Fountain and Lincoln Aaron Fountain of the home; grandfather, Dale Fountain of Kirksville, MO, …
Mary Elizabeth (Snider) Farwell
(Dec 15, 1947 - Aug 27, 2026)
Mary Elizabeth (Snider) Farwell, 78, of Green Castle, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the University Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Born December 15, 1947 in Cassville, Missouri, Mary was the daughter of the late Chester and Edith "Betty" Snider. On August 9, 1972 in Jenkins, Missouri, Mary was united in marriage to Tommy Rex Farwell who preceded her in death on October 17, 2025. She was also preceded in death by …
Aaron William Chrisman
(Nov 24, 1941 - Aug 14, 2026)
Aaron William Chrisman, 84, of Greentop, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Aaron was born on November 24, 1941 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of the late Walter and Mona (Stafford) Chrisman. On November 12, 1960 in Livonia, Missouri, Aaron was united in marriage to Jacquetta "Jackie" Blue.
Early in his career Aaron worked at rock quarries in Grinnell and Iowa City, Iowa. Later …
Wendell Wayne Adams
(Sep 11, 1936 - Aug 14, 2026)
Wendell Wayne Adams, 89, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 14th at his home.
The son of Cleve and Juanita (Sevits) Adams, he was born September 11, 1936 in Kirksville, Missouri.
Wayne is survived by his son-in-law and daughter, Charlie and Pamela (Adams) Koch of Kansas City, Missouri; three grandchildren, Noah Koch of Atlanta, Georgia, Nicholas and Brooklyn Koch of Kansas City, Missouri; two nephews and a niece.
He was preceded …
Martha Francis "Tepa" (Buchanan) Ross
(Sep 19, 1935 - Aug 11, 2026)
Martha Francis “Tepa” Ross, 90, of Yorba Linda, California, and most recently of Lynden, Washington, passed peacefully from her earthly body into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. She was lovingly surrounded by family.
Born on September 19, 1935, in Greentop, Missouri, Tepa was the youngest daughter of Oral and Anna Buchanan. She attended Davis Elementary School, a one-room schoolhouse, through eighth grade, then Greentop High School, and later Northwest Missouri …
Roger Dale Wayman
(Dec 30, 1961 - Aug 07, 2026)
Roger Dale Wayman, 64, passed away on August 7, 2026. He was born on December 30, 1961, in Kirksville, Missouri to Donald and Lois Ann (Brawner) Wayman.
Roger grew up on a farm near Novinger in rural Adair County, Missouri. Roger enjoyed driving his 4-wheeler on the farm and helping with many different chores. Roger also enjoyed keeping the yard mowed on his John Deere lawnmower.
Roger graduated from Adair Co. R-1 School …
Roger Dale Eitel
(Aug 23, 1956 - Jul 28, 2026)
Roger Dale Eitel, 69, of Green Top MO passed away Tuesday July 28th 2026 at MU Hospital in Columbia MO.
The son of John and Reva Eitel he was born August 23, 1956 in Kirksville MO. Roger graduated from the Republic Public High School in 1974.
At age 16 he started playing drums for different shows in and around Branson MO area. He played for the Ozark Mountain Hayride and open for Barbara …
Janet Sue (Pfaff) Murphy
(Mar 22, 1940 - Jul 23, 2026)
Janet S. Murphy, 86, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Serenity Estates in Morris, Illinois. Born March 22, 1940, in Morris to Albert and Carol Pfaff, Janet lived a life defined by quiet strength, deep loyalty, and a love for animals that ran deeper than most people ever understood.
Janet found her truest joy on her farm in Kirksville, Missouri, where she spent her days tending to the many animals who depended …