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Gary Ellsworth Hollon
(Dec 29, 1936 - Sep 20, 2026)
Gary Ellsworth Hollon, 89, formerly of Kirksville, passed away September 20, 2026, at LaBelle Manor Care Center, LaBelle, Missouri.
The son of Paul and Marcella (Hodges) Hollon, he was born December 29, 1936, in Milan, Missouri. On January 4, 1958, in Kirksville, he was united in marriage to Dainie Irene Murphy.
Gary is survived by his wife Dainie, a daughter, Milene Mittelhauser of Sedalia, two grandsons, Davis Mittelhauser and wife Kayla, and Cooper Mittelhauser, all of Sedalia, and three great-grandchildren, Noah, Della and Autumn Mittelhauser.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a stepfather, Miles Clark.
Gary lived in many places while growing up as his stepfather worked as a Railway Express agent. He talked about living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, St. Louis, Missouri, Cairo, Illinois, and Detroit, Michigan. He moved to Kirksville during his late teenage years and lived with his grandmother, Lena …
John Countney Lechner
(Oct 13, 1948 - Sep 18, 2026)
John Courtney Lechner, 77, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026 surrounded by family.
John was born October 13, 1948 in Washington, IA to William Norman ‘Bud’ and Patricia Jean (Flynn) Lechner. Better known as Kurt, he graduated from Washington High School in 1966. He graduated from Northeast Missouri State University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Business. On July 28, 1973 he was united in marriage to Deborah Kathryn Ryan in Weller, IA.
After dedicating 22 years to Hollister Incorporated in Kirksville, rising through the ranks to become Plant Manager, he retired in 1996. A natural leader, his career was defined not just by his hard work, but by the deep, lifelong friendships he built along the way.
Following his retirement, he poured his love for sports, people, and collecting into High Five Sports Cards. He transformed the shop into a welcoming …
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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 …
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 …