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Joyce Marie McClanahan
(Apr 11, 1951 - Mar 14, 2025)
Joyce Marie McClanahan was born April 11, 1951, in Kirksville, Missouri to parents, Orie Burdette McClanahan and Betty Irene (Bauer) McClanahan. She passed peacefully from this life in Kirksville on March 14, 2025, at the age of 73, after several months of illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Marvin L. McClanahan and first cousin Jerry Bauer.
She is survived by her sister-in-law Rebecca Payne McClanahan, nephews Andrew L. McClanahan (Astrid) and Bryan A. McClanahan (Marina Cramer), and great niece Amélie McClanahan and great nephews Leo Cramer-McClanahan and Tycho Cramer-McClanahan. She is survived by first cousins Judy Bauer Bulson (Merrill), Cheryl McClanahan Cozette (Steven), Gary B. McClanahan (Sheila) and Steven Townsend (Susan Butchness). She was thrilled to meet Steven for the first time in 2021. A host of other cousins also survive. Cousins Carolyn Coffman and Donald Cooper were especially attentive during the last few months ...
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Gerald Ray McVay
(Nov 13, 1946 - Jul 07, 2025)
Gerald Ray McVay, 78, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home.
The son of the late Carl Edward and Ruby Diana (Stribling) McVay, he was born November 13, 1946 in Kirksville, Missouri. He was also preceded in death by one son, Scott McVay.
Gerald is survived by his wife Bertha of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Casey Erwin and Amanda McVay of Kirksville, MO; eight grandchildren, Ivan, Dalton, Drew ...
Verna Mae (Ward) Drennan
(Apr 07, 1941 - Jul 07, 2025)
Verna Mae (Ward) Drennan, 84, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at River City Living Community in Jefferson City, Missouri.
The daughter of the late Omer Paul and Grace Irene (Samms) Ward, she was born April 7, 1941 in Kirksville, MO. On June 6, 1969 in Kirksville, Missouri, Verna was united in marriage to William Keith "Bill" Drennan Jr. who preceded her in death on October 22, 2020. She was also preceded ...
Zelwin B. Eaton
(Jun 23, 1943 - Jul 07, 2025)
Zelwin B. Eaton, 82, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
He was born on June 23, 1943 on a farm near Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, the son of Zetho E. and Mildred I. Lindahl Eaton. He moved to a farm near Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa with his parents in 1949. He attended public schools in Mexico, Missouri, and a rural school in Lucas ...
John "Yates" Chambers
(May 20, 1957 - Jul 03, 2025)
John "Yates" Chambers, 68, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
The son of the late Clinton Dean and Edith Eugenia (Yates) Chambers, he was born May 20, 1957 in Kirksville, MO.
Yates is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Brenda Dean and Ronald Janes of Anabel, MO.
Yates was raised in Anabel, Missouri and later moved to Kirksville, Missouri to make his home. He worked at ...
Wilma Grace (Anderson) King
(Jan 03, 1935 - Jun 29, 2025)
Wilma Grace (Anderson) King, 90, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at her home.
Born January 3, 1935 in Downers Grove, Illinois, Wilma was the daughter of Elmer P. and Grace Melissie (Ceranek) Anderson. On August 9, 1952 in Aurora, Illinois, Wilma was united in marriage to Richard W. King who preceded her in death on May 17, 2017. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Robby and Rory King ...
Thelma Alice (Downen) Betz
(May 06, 1934 - Jun 28, 2025)
Thelma Alice (Downen) Betz, 91 years old of Trenton, MO., left this world to walk with her lord and savior on June 28, 2025.
Thelma was born at home in Stahl, MO. on May 6, 1934 to Joel and Lora (Davis) Downen. On May 25, 1969, Thelma was united in marriage to Bill Betz at their home in rural Grundy County, celebrating 54 years of marriage before his death in 2023.
She is survived by ...
Steven Duane Johnson
(Mar 28, 1963 - Jun 28, 2025)
Steven Duane Johnson, 62, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at his home.
The son of the late Larry Don "Butch" and Patricia Ann (Rourke) Johnson he was born March 28, 1963 in Kirksville, Missouri.
Steven is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Gena and Bill Briggs and family of Kirksville, MO, as well as several cousins.
Steven was a graduate from Kirksville High School and received a master's degree in electrical ...
Thomas Hal Steenson
(Oct 14, 1948 - Jun 25, 2025)
Thomas Hal Steenson, 76, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, in Kirksville, Missouri. He was born on October 14, 1948, in Decatur, Alabama, to Ralph J. Steenson and Beryl Call Steenson.
Hal was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Mollie Burgess Steenson, in 2020.
A man devoted to his faith in Christ, Hal committed to ministry early in life. He and Mollie pastored Praise World Outreach in Johnston City, Illinois ...
Lloyd Eugene Sybert
(Oct 24, 1953 - Jun 23, 2025)
Lloyd Eugene Sybert, 71, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at his home.
The son of the late Olen Owen and Mary Gertrude (Guilford) Sybert he was born October 24, 1953 in Fairfax, Missouri. On March 20, 1971 in Tarkio, Missouri, Lloyd was united in marriage to Debra Lou Dukes.
Lloyd is survived by his wife Debra of the home; his son, Heath Sybert of Laramie, WY, and his daughter, Heidi Sybert ...