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Judith Melinda "Judie" (Simpson) Ellis
(Jun 09, 1939 - Feb 05, 2026)
Judith Melinda (Simpson) Ellis, age 86 of Kirksville passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon (February 5th 2026) at The Arbors Senior Living Center.
She was born in Kirksville on June 9th 1939, the daughter of Henry Green Simpson and Geneva Juanita Wrinkle Simpson. She was united in marriage to Richard Riley Ellis on December 21st 1958, at First Baptist Church in Kirksville.
Judith is survived by her daughter Melinda and husband Tod Engle of Champaign, IL; two sons Richard and wife Larinda Ellis of Kirksville, Stephen and wife Melissa Ellis of Kirksville; one sister Mary Ellen Simpson of St. Charles, MO; 6 grandchildren, Whitney and husband Geno Ruggles, Alexandra and husband Morgan Brubaker, Zakary Engle, Stacie and husband Justin Bevill, Sara and husband Lance VanLoo, Madalyn and husband Ryan Fehr; and 5 great grandchildren, Ryker and Adler Bevill, Genevieve and Whitaker Ruggles, and Lakelyn VanLoo.
She was preceded in death by ...
Yvonne R. (Fox) Wynn
(Oct 08, 1946 - Jan 09, 2026)
Yvonne R. (Fox) Wynn, 79, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 as the result of an automobile accident in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
She was born October 8, 1946 the daughter of the late George Wayne and Alline Fox of Welch, Oklahoma. On June 12, 1964 she was married to Tom Wynn and to this marriage two children were born.
Yvonne is survived by her children, Jeff (Kim) Wynn, and Terri Wynn, both of Kirksville, MO; five grandchildren, Brody, Tanner and Ashtyn Mathes, Kory (Mary Beth) Turner and Carlee (Nick) Bosler; great-grandchildren, Daisy Sue and Violet Fox Turner who were the light of her life, as well as two great-grandsons, Maverick and Harrison. She is also survived by her brother, Harry (Shirley) Swalley; sisters, Patsy Neal and Janice (Danny) Osburn all of northeast Oklahoma; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will be missed greatly ...
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Katheryn Y. (Scott) Gregory
(Jan 28, 1940 - Feb 03, 2026)
Katheryn Yvonne Gregory, age 86, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, with her daughter by her side at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, after many years of successful living with Parkinson’s Disease.
The daughter of Phillip Lawson Scott and Beulah Blanche (Buck) Scott, she was born January 28, 1940, in La Plata, Missouri. She was the youngest of eight children, namely her brother, Kenneth M. Scott ...
David Allen Kittle
(Nov 26, 1948 - Jan 30, 2026)
David Allen Kittle passed away quietly at home north of Novinger on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born November 26, 1948, in Kirksville, MO to Lee and Lora (Williams) Kittle of Novinger. David married Judy Kay Brown on November 28, 1969, they were blessed with one son, Michael Shawn Kittle (Penny Wood) of Novinger. David has four grandchildren Kayya (Tyler) Johnson of Green Castle, Dakota (Maria Boden) Kittle of Des Moines, IA, Jamie Kittle ...
Peggy Jean (Osborn) Starbuck
(Jul 15, 1927 - Jan 29, 2026)
Peggy Jean (Osborn) Starbuck, 98, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at The Pines in Kirksville.
Born July 15, 1927 in Brickman, Oklahoma, Peggy was the daughter of the late Henry and Ethel (Summers) Osborn. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Renee Pope; and step-daughter, Sharon Starbuck. On May 17, 1989, Peggy was united in marriage to Floyd "John" Starbuck.
Peggy is survived by her husband John Starbuck ...
Gary Leon Hurley
(Nov 08, 1946 - Jan 27, 2026)
Gary Leon Hurley, 79, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away on January 27, 2026, at his residence.
Born November 8, 1946, in Adair Co Missouri, Gary was the son of Lois Hurley.
Gary is survived by two sons, Gary Lee (Annette) Hurley of Novinger, MO, Russell Hurley (Ashley) of Lincoln, NE and one daughter Tina Rea (Tom) of Ottumwa, IA.
Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Hurley and daughter Sharon Robertson of Novinger ...
Barbara Sue (Cummings) Parrish
(Mar 13, 1936 - Jan 25, 2026)
Barbara Sue (Cummings) Parrish, 89, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri.
Born March 13, 1936 in Puxico, Missouri, Barbara was the daughter of the late Frank Leonard and Lavetta (Cummings) Dizert. Her family moved to Graysville, Missouri where she was raised by her parents Levetta Marie and Albert Justice "Toby" Smith. She attended school in the country schools in the Graysville ...
Steven Kent Smith
(Jan 20, 1952 - Jan 24, 2026)
Steven K. Smith, born Jan 20 1952, passed away peacefully Jan 24 2026 in Kirksville MO at the age of 74.
Steven was born January 20, 1952 the son of the late David and Mary (Ancell) Smith Sr. He was also preceded in death by his brothers David M. Smith Jr. and Mark E. Smith.
Steven is survived by his loving wife Mary “Twerps” Smith of Kirksville, his son and daughter-in-law Troy and Mardi Smith ...
Michael Dale Riley
(Nov 17, 1952 - Jan 22, 2026)
Michael Dale Riley, age 73, of Macon, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Samaritan Hospital in Macon.
Michael was born on November 17, 1952, the son of Kenneth Dale Riley and Lucille M. (Gregory) Riley. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Constance "Connie" Riley, in 2024.
He is survived by his two sons, Jason Riley and his wife Christa of Bluffton, Indiana, and Josh Riley of ...
Steven T Findling
(Jun 24, 1956 - Jan 19, 2026)
Steven T Findling, lifelong Adair County resident, passed away Monday evening, January 19, 2026 at the age of 69. Born June 24, 1956, Steven spent his life deeply rooted in northern Missouri where his values and presence left a lasting impression.
Steven lived and worked in the Kirksville and Greentop areas where he managed a farm, raised and cared for livestock, was a residential and commercial painter, installed flooring, did general contracting, and was a ...