Obituaries Archive

Gregory "Greg" Jon Navis

(Mar 01, 1957 - Sep 16, 2017)

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Gregory Jon Navis, 60, of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, after battling Leukemia, with family by his side.

The son of John and Edyth (VanderMeer) Navis, he was born March 1, 1957 in Waupun, Wisconsin. On May 6, 1981 in Marshalltown, Iowa, Greg was united in marriage to Marilea Ann Perkins, who survives.

Greg is also survived by one son, Jonathan Navis and wife April of ...

Harold "Ray" Neely

(Feb 15, 1944 - Feb 15, 2023)

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Harold "Ray" Neely, 79, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home under the care of Hospice of Northeast Missouri.

Ray was born February 15, 1944 in Milan, Missouri, the son of the late Harold Monroe and Jessie Elizabeth (Spencer) Neely. He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Bea and Clyde Cody. On May 27, 1966 in Kirksville, Missouri, Ray was united in marriage to Shirley Runnels ...

Ivan "Gale" Neff

(Mar 25, 1950 - Oct 23, 2021)

Ivan Gale Neff went home to Jesus on October 23, 2021 at age 71.

Gale was born to Mary Magdalene (Peterson) Neff and Harvey Glenn Neff on March 25, 1950.

Gale was a graduate from Novinger R-1 School District. He served the country enrolling in the US Army September 30, 1969 and was honorably discharged May 7, 1971. Gale was last employed for Fabco Automotive / Meritor retiring late 2019.

Gale enjoyed baseball games, a passionate ...

Vicky Lynn (Stratton) Neff

(Oct 11, 1959 - Oct 29, 2014)

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Vicky Lynn (Stratton) Neff, 55, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday (October 29, 2014) at her home.

The daughter of Donald and Beverly (Foust) Stratton she was born October 11, 1959 in Memphis, Tennessee. On November 2, 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Vicky was united in marriage to Samuel Lee Neff who preceded her in death on April 27, 2011.

She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Vicky is survived by two ...

Donald Vernon Nelson

(Oct 21, 1945 - Dec 18, 2018)

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Donald Vernon Nelson, 83, of Greentop, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

The son of Vernon and Marjorie (Bird) Nelson, Don was born on April 19, 1935 in Williams, Iowa.

He is survived by two brothers, Dwayne Nelson and wife Lura of Greentop and Kenneth Nelson of Ankeny, Iowa; one sister, Joan Traub of West Bend, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in ...

Donald Lee Newcomb

(Jan 23, 1931 - Oct 23, 2018)

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Donald Lee Newcomb, age 87, of Lancaster, Missouri, passed away October 23rd, 2018 he was born January 23rd, 1931 in rural Adair County, Missouri. The second son of Morrise Glen and Mary “Ruth” (Long) Newcomb. He attended rural schools and went to high school at Greentop and Brashear before completing high school at Bible Grove, Missouri in 1949. As a young man, Don showed an interest in farming, Hereford cattle and woodworking. In later years ...

Ellis Eugene Newcomer

(Feb 12, 1931 - Sep 28, 2017)

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Ellis Eugene Newcomer, 86, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville.

The son of Oscar and Ethel (Dudgeon) Newcomer, Ellis was born February 12, 1931 in Kirksville, Missouri. On November 8, 1953 in Kirksville, Ellis was united in marriage to Patsy Louise Riley who preceded him in death on September 24, 2007. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Jared Newcomer ...

Kado Cooper Newkirk

(Jul 26, 2016 - Oct 14, 2016)

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Kado Cooper Newkirk, infant son of Andrew Ryan and Brianna Jean (Martin) Newkirk, passed away unexpectedly Friday (October 14, 2016) at his home in Kirksville.

Kado is survived by his parents; two brothers, Bentley Newkirk of Kirksville, MO, and Ezekiel Fetters of Springfield, MO; one sister, Brightyn Fetters of Springfield, MO; grandparents, Robert Newkirk of Milan, MO, Brenda Newkirk of Kirksville, MO, Brian Martin of Kirksville, MO, and Amanda and Doug Penn of Greentop, MO ...

Gail Michael (Mike) Newman

(Mar 02, 1951 - Jul 21, 2022)

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Gail Michael "Mike" Newman, 71, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the University of Missouri Health & Clinics in Columbia, Missouri.

Born March 2, 1951 in Wooster, Ohio Mike was the son of the late Thomas and Joyce (Lance) Newman. On December 27, 1969 in LaPlata, Missouri, Mike was united in marriage to Duretta Graham.

Mike is survived by his wife Duretta of fifty-two years; one son Jason (Willow) Newman ...

Jared Michael Newman

(Oct 08, 1971 - Apr 01, 2021)

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Jared Michael Newman, 49, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home.

Jared was born on October 8, 1971 in Ft. Bragg North Carolina to his parents Michael and Duretta (Graham) Newman. When Jared was just 23, Jared decided he wanted to join the Army and was stationed at Fort Sewart in Georgia in 1994. Jared would go on to serve in Operation Desert Fox in 1998.

After serving in Iraq ...

Bernard "Gene" Newton

(Jan 29, 1934 - May 27, 2016)

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Bernard "Gene" Newton, 82, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Friday (May 27, 2016) at his home.

The son of John Raymond and Neva Lorraine (Treasure) Newton, he was born January 29, 1934 in Kirksville, Missouri. On May 5, 1956 in Picher, Oklahoma, Gene was united in marriage to Mary "Sue" Young.

Gene is survived by his wife Sue of the home; one son, Jim Newton of Olathe, Kansas; one daughter, Joni Crouse and husband Craig ...

Lynice Jane (Johnson) Newton

(Jan 31, 1960 - Jun 24, 2014)

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Lynice Jane Newton, 54, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday (June 24, 2014) unexpectedly at her home.

The daughter of Ellis Duane and Bernice Maxine (Williams) Johnson, she was born January 31, 1960 in Kirksville, Missouri.

Lynice is survived by one son, Kyle Dennis Newton of Eldorado Springs, MO; two daughters, April Lamb of Eldorado Springs, MO and Shelby Newton of Memphis, MO; two brothers, Eldon Johnson and Paul Dennis Johnson both of Kirksville, MO ...

Laurette Nganga

(Jan 08, 1987 - Nov 03, 2017)

Laurette Nganga, 30, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly following an automobile accident on November 3, 2017 near Green Castle, Missouri.

Laurette was born January 8, 1987 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo the daughter of Nganga Mayunbu Floribert and Pascaline (Lubangamu). She was united in marriage to Junior Mputu on May 20, 2015 in Congo.

Laurette is survived by her parents, her husband, Junior Engebabue Mputu and daughter Hosana Joyce Mputu of Kirksville.

Laurette ...

Elizabeth Louise Nichols

(Apr 25, 1953 - Oct 04, 2011)

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Elizabeth Louise Nichols, 58, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday (October 4, 2011) at her home.

The daughter of Francis C. and Anna Mae (Barnes) Gashwiler, she was born April 25, 1953 in Kirksville, Missouri. On August 7, 1981 in Kirksville, Beth was united in marriage to Robert Nichols.

Beth is survived by her husband, Robert Nichols of the home; her parents, Francis and Anna Gashwiler of Novinger, MO; four sons, Jason Humphrey and ...

Sherilyn Elaine (Fountain) Nichols

(Jan 22, 1947 - Oct 04, 2020)

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Sherilyn Elaine Nichols, 73 of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2020. Sherilyn was born on January 22, 1947 in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Volney and Gaynell Fountain.
Sherilyn graduated from Novinger High School. She moved to Texas and became an Executive Assistant for a large construction firm. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and friend to everyone. She loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed time outdoors.
Sherilyn is ...

Candace "Candy" Lee (Hansen) Nicholson

(Jan 17, 1960 - Jul 24, 2021)

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Candace “Candy” Lee Nicholson, 61, went to be with her Lord in the cool evening rain on July 24, 2021 in Kirksville, MO. With her at home on the pond, were the family and friends who had celebrated during a two-day picnic and lobster boil, which Candace had lovingly planned.

Candy was born on January 17, 1960, in Rocky Mountain, NC to Viva and David Hansen. They preceded her in death as did her daughter ...

Rebecca Jane Nikles

(Jun 19, 1937 - Nov 26, 2012)

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Rebecca Jane (Staples) Nikles, 75, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday (November 26, 2012) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of Chester and Dorothy (Ficklin) Staples, she was born June 19, 1937 in Jefferson City, Missouri. On July 24, 1976 in Oklahoma City, OK, Rebecca was united in marriage to Alben “Al” Nikles who preceded her in death on October 6, 2006.

She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Rebecca ...

Donald Eugene Noble

(Aug 11, 1935 - Sep 06, 2019)

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Donald E. Noble, 84, passed away September 6, 2019 at Lenoir Woods Skilled Care in Columbia, Missouri under the care of Compassus Hospice and his devoted wife Eleanor.

Don was born August 11, 1935 in Kirksville, Missouri, the eldest son of Charles and Eunice (Easley) Noble. He is survived by one sister, Ann Sue (Dr. William) Graham of Rushville, IN, one brother, Stephen E. (Amy) Noble of Jefferson City, MO, one sister-in-law, Sonya (Barkley) Dove ...

Bonnie Faye (Mulcahy) Noe

(Jul 22, 2013 - Dec 08, 2013)

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Bonnie Faye (Mulcahy) Noe, 83, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday (December 8, 2013) at Twin Pines Adult Care Center.

The daughter of Frank C. and Mary W. (Plantz) Mulcahy, she was born July 22, 1930 in State Center, Iowa. On September 27, 1947 in Iowa, Bonnie was united in marriage to Robert E. Noe.

Bonnie is survived by her husband Bob of sixty-five years; two daughters and a son-in-law, Dianne and Sam Western and ...

Danny Wayne Noe

(Nov 17, 1958 - Jul 02, 2022)

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Danny Wayne Noe, 63, of Leeton, Missouri, formerly of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Danny was born November 17, 1958, in Kirksville, Missouri the son of Bill and Eva Jane (Weber) Noe. Danny was raised on the family farm east of Kirksville. Danny was a graduate from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1977. After high school he attended Truman State. Followed by working with his father doing construction until he ...

Robert Eugene "Bob" Noe

(Feb 14, 1927 - Jul 25, 2022)

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Robert Eugene “Bob” Noe, 95, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, MO.

The son of the late Vernon Turner and Bonnie Ellen (Cox) Noe, he was born February 14, 1927, in Kirksville, Missouri. Bob was united in marriage to Bonnie Faye Mulcahy in Iowa and they were married for 66 years.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie; a son, Dennis ...

William Henry Noe

(Jul 28, 1938 - Apr 10, 2012)

William Henry Noe, 73, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday (April 10, 2012) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The son of Vernon Turner and Bonnie Ellen (Cox) Noe, he was born July 28, 1938 in Kirksville, Missouri. On March 21, 1958 in Kirksville, Bill was united in marriage to Eva Jane Weber.

Bill is survived by his wife Eva Jane; two sons, Danny Noe of Leeton, MO and Brian Noe of Kirksville, MO ...

Rex Henderson Noel

(Dec 05, 1940 - Dec 27, 2011)

Rex Henderson Noel, 71, of Greentop, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday (December 27, 2011) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The son of Frank Henderson and Dora Armita (Crabtree) Noel, he was born December 5, 1940 in Adair County, Missouri.

Rex is survived by his long time companion and best friend, Barbara Jane Dupree of Greentop, MO; one son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Sherrie Noel of Frankford, MO; two daughters, Glenna Noel of LaPlata ...

Annabelle May (Lawrence) Novinger

(Feb 28, 1927 - Jul 06, 2014)

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Annabelle May (Lawrence) Novinger, 87, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Sunday (July 6, 2014) at Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of Ernest E. and Cassie Belle (May) Lawrence, she was born February 28, 1927 in Spring Brook, Wisconsin. On February 15, 1947, Annabelle was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Novinger who preceded her in death on December 6, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents; four sisters ...

Samuel William "Sam" Nugent

(Apr 27, 1933 - Jun 26, 2017)

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Samuel William “Sam” Nugent, 84, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017, at home surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with melanoma. Sam was united in marriage to Marilyn Diane Lavinder on September 13, 1980 in Benton City, MO

Sam was born on April 27, 1933 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to William Lee Nugent and Vera Pearl Linton. He graduated from Bald Knob High School (AR) and then entered the United States Air Force ...

Priscilla Ann (Novinger) Nuhn

(Oct 29, 1947 - Jul 03, 2019)

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Priscilla Ann (Novinger) Nuhn, 71, of Novinger, passed away Tuesday (July 3rd, 2019) at her home west of Novinger.
The daughter of Robert R. and Annabelle May (Lawrence) Novinger, she was born October 29, 1947 at Grim Smith Hospital in Kirksville, MO. On October 1, 1966 Priscilla was united in marriage to Gary C. Nuhn. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Priscilla is survived by her husband Gary C. Nuhn, one daughter and ...