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Delores Joan (Charles) Sutton
(Apr 20, 1931 - Oct 07, 2026)
D. Joan (Charles) Sutton, 95 of Kirksville MO passed away Wednesday October 7, 2026 at The Pines in Kirksville, MO
Born April 29, 1931 in Kirksville, MO to Wendell & Opal (Williams) Charles On September 19, 1953 she married Bill L. Sutton, preceding her in death May 21, 2012 also preceded in death by her brother Bobby Charles
Joan graduated from Kirksville Senor High School in 1949 and attended Northeast Missouri State University now Truman State University She was employed as a medical secretary at KOH Clinic and later became the business manager for her husband's business She enjoyed this job with all the wonderful clients from many different states and became friends for life.
Joan loved to travel with Bill to Arizona every February to visit horse trainer friends She loved her children, grandchildren and great grand children very much
One of her favorite holidays …
Shirley Jean (Clay) Barnes
(Mar 19, 1941 - Oct 06, 2026)
Shirley Jean (Clay) Barnes, 85, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the University Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri.
Born March 19, 1941, in Shibleys Point, Missouri, Shirley was the daughter of the late Henry Eldon and Edna Lucillie (Young) Clay. On January 26, 1963, in Kirksville, Missouri, Shirley was united in marriage to Arthur Barnes who preceded her in death on January 5th, 2015. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and Michael Clay, and her sister-in-law, Jinnie Clay.
Shirley is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Danny Barnes of Kirksville, MO, and Eugene and Jenifer Barnes of Edmond, OK; two brothers, Jerry Clay of Adair, MO, and Terry Clay of Kirksville, MO;
one sister, Imogene Becker of Newark, MO; six grandchildren, Caleb Barnes, Danny Barnes, Ashley Barnes (Heath M. Cary Sr), Holly Lynn Bell married to Nicholas Bell, …
Ashley Reney (Harrison) Brown
(Aug 21, 1987 - Oct 02, 2026)
Ashley Reney Brown, 39, of Kirksville, Missouri, was a brilliant and creative spirit—the kind of person that makes things happen. She had the gift of manifestation: she could imagine the world she wanted to create, then bring it into existence.
Those who knew Ashley keep using the same description; she was the Sun. She brought warmth into people’s lives and seemed to almost literally glow. She was widely known and deeply loved, and the people who loved her will remember her light.
Ashley loved Kirksville. She loved this little town and saw all that it could become. She wanted it to grow into a bigger, better place, and she fiercely believed in its potential.
Almost thirteen years ago Ashley founded Rejuvenate Wellness Center and has been providing massage therapy, dance lessons, fitness classes, and an enormous variety of pop up events. She loved to help people and dedicated her life …
Michael Shawn "Mike" Jackson
(Sep 09, 1971 - Sep 28, 2026)
Michael Shawn "Mike" Jackson, 55 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, September 28, 2026.
The son Allen Fred and Patricia Anne (Deierling) Jackson, he was born September 9, 1971 in Ft. Collins, Colorado. His father preceded Michael in death.
Mike is survived by his mother, Patricia Jackson of Kirksville, MO; one daughter, Sarah Jackson of Kirksville, MO; one brother, Mark (JiJi) Jackson of Springfield, VA; one nephew, Daniel Jackson and one niece, Jenna Jackson both of Springfield, VA.
Mike was a graduate from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1990, and in 1994 graduated from Northwest Missouri State University of Maryville, MO. He was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, member of the Kirksville Optimist Club, and member of Bethel Community Church. He was also active with the Arrow Rock Stock & Trading Company where he was involved in Civil War Reenactments.
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Shirley "Joan" (Peterson) Helton
(Oct 21, 1936 - Sep 30, 2026)
Shirley “Joan” (Peterson) Helton, 89, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri.
The daughter of Ivan M. and Mattie E. (Wayman) Peterson, Joan was born October 21, 1936, in Greentop, Missouri. On September 20, 1958, in Kirksville, she was united in marriage to Harley Helton, who preceded her in death on September 24, 1990.
Joan lived her entire life in the …
John Earl Smelcer
(Jul 02, 1963 - Sep 26, 2026)
John Smelcer loved his family and friends and big outdoor adventures. His life was shaped by growing up in Alaska before the pipeline. He invested much time and energy building community.
He held degrees including a PhD in creative writing from Binghampton University, and undergraduate degrees from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks with majors in Anthropology, English, and Secondary Education. He published widely in poetry, fiction and oral history.
John was a lifelong advocate …
Aaron Charles (Charlie Oliver) McClanahan II
(Jan 19, 1947 - Sep 25, 2026)
Charles McClanahan II (Charlie Oliver), 79, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Friday, September 25, 2026 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
The son of the late Aaron Charles and Lilly May (Collins) McClanahan I, he was born January 19, 1947 in Kirksville, Missouri. In addition to his parents, Charlie was also preceded in death by his sister, Margaret (McClanahan) Quint; his brother, Mike McClanahan; his father-in-law, James M. Day; his mother-in-law, Arvilla E. …
Hannah Marie (Mason) Kellam
(Apr 24, 1939 - Sep 24, 2026)
Hannah Marie (Mason) Kellam, 87, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Born April 24, 1939 in Kirksville, Missouri, Hannah was the daughter of the late Fred and Lena Pearl (Baker) Mason. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Clyde Findling and Floyd Kellam; her daughter, Cathi Louder, and ten siblings, Emmet Mason, Arnold Mason, Richard Mason, Alvis Mason, Robert Mason, Cleava Jones, …
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 …
John Courtney 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 …