Obituaries

May 10, 2017

Darlene L. Humes, age 84, of Wyaconda, MO, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Darlene was born January 22, 1933 at her parent’s home in Wyaconda, a daughter of Martin C. and Wilma Clough Hines.

On February 27, 1953, she was united in marriage to Alfred L. Humes in...

Apr 24, 2017

Ronald R. Morrison

Ronald R. Morrison, age 60 of Kahoka, MO, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 in LaBelle Manor, LaBelle, MO, where he had been a patient since April 20.

Ronnie was born July 17, 1956 in Quincy, IL, one of nine children born to Raymond Cecil and Helen M. Felker Morrison.

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Apr 14, 2017

Gary L. Justice

Gary L. Justice, age 69, of Williamstown, MO, died Friday, April 14, 2017 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born January 11, 1948 at his parent’s home near Williamstown, a son of Harry C. and Ruby Christine DeWitt Justice. He married Esther L. Haage on June 1, 1974 in Revere....

Apr 13, 2017

Wendell M. Ash, age 76 of rural Wyaconda, MO, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017, at the Scotland Co. Memorial Hospital in Memphis surrounded by his family following a battle with cancer.

Wendell was born July 16, 1940 at home, one of eight children born to Alva M. and Wilma Taylor Ash.

On June 30,...

Apr 2, 2017

Dorothy Pearl Webster, age 87, formerly of Wyaconda, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Dorothy was born December 28, 1929, near Deer Ridge, MO, a daughter of Emer Lewis and Lucy Alberta Vice Morrow.

She married Carl "Eugene" Webster, the love of her life, on August 19,...

Mar 28, 2017

CLYDE M. SMITH, JR.

Clyde M. Smith, Jr., age 81, of Luray, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his home.

Clyde was born June 11, 1935 at his parent’s home in Clark County, the only child of Clyde Sr. and Emma Oilar Smith.

He was united in marriage to Betty...

Mar 25, 2017

Leonard J. Moore, age 59 of Albia, IA, died Saturday, March 25, 2017 in Keokuk, IA at the home of his cousin, Craig Davis, following a battle with cancer.

Leonard was born May 21, 1957 in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Keokuk, IA, the son of

Milton and Roberta "Peggy" Davis Moore. He was raised near...

Mar 22, 2017

Ronald L. Callison, age 77 of rural Alexandria, MO, passed away early Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka where he had been a resident since September.

Ronald was born April 22, 1939 in Revere, MO, a son of Joseph "Clark" and Gertrude Shuler Callison.

He graduated from Kahoka High...

Mar 19, 2017

VELVA JEANNE OBSORN

Velva Jeanne Osborn, age 98, of Kahoka, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Jeanne was born April 25, 1918 at Revere, a daughter of Earl Orlando and Zola Esther Christy Osborn.

Survivors include one brother, Alva Osborn of Coeur d’Alene, ID; nieces...

Mar 18, 2017

Herbert Frederick Brookhart, age 86, of Memphis, MO, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Scotland Co. Memorial Hospital in Memphis.

Herb was born January 30, 1931, in Kahoka, MO, the oldest child of Victor and Ina Collins Brookhart.

On August 3, 1974, he was united in marriage to Pattie Ann Booth.

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Feb 28, 2017

Lola Lavern Arehart Hatfield, age 98, of Granbury, TX, formerly of Wyaconda, MO, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at her home in Granbury.

She was born April 28, 1918, near Arbela, MO, a daughter of Raymond and Olive Carter Arehart.

At the age of 3, the family moved to Rutledge, MO, where she attended school....

Feb 24, 2017

Rose A. Schreiber

Rose A. Schreiber, age 80, formerly of Revere, MO, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Rose was born December 23, 1936 at Keokuk, a daughter of Lovell Atwood and Ruby Pearl Courtney Dawson.

She was united in marriage on May 9,...

Feb 12, 2017

BEVERLY ANN YATES

Beverly Ann Yates, age 63, of Luray, MO, died Sunday, February 12, 2017 in the Scotland Co. Care Center in Memphis, MO following a brief illness.

Beverly was born October 5, 1953 in Keokuk, IA, a daughter of Alfred and Elaine Bird Bowen.

She was united marriage to Steve R....

Feb 11, 2017

IRENE M. RIFFLE

Irene Mathilda Riffle, age 82, of Kahoka, MO, died Saturday, February 11, 2017 in the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.

Irene was born April 8, 1934 in St. Lucas, IA, a daughter of Peter F. and Magdalena Klemmer Stammeyer.

She was united in marriage to James Roscoe...

Jan 24, 2017

DORA I. McCLINTOCK

Dora Idalene McClintock, age 84, of Luray, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday,

January 24, 2017 at her home in Luray.

Dora was born October 9, 1932 in Bell River, IL, a daughter of Lyle and Beatrice Page McCoy.

She was united in marriage to Clinton Ice McClintock...

Jan 20, 2017

JOHN M. McCOY

John Milan McCoy, age 80, of Lebanon, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday,

January 20, 2017 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO following a battle with Leukemia.

Born the youngest of four siblings to Merryl L. and Mary Eagon McCoy, John made his entry on March 11, 1936 in Fox...

Jan 16, 2017

VIOLA B. PHILP

Viola B. Philp, age 84, of Columbia, MO, died Monday, January 16, 2017 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Viola was born February 26, 1932 at Luray, MO, a daughter of Roy and Lula B. Cochenour Frazier and was raised by her mother and step-father, Leslie "Eckie" McCabe.

On February...

Jan 15, 2017

FERN M. "IRENE" BOGENER

Fern M. "Irene" Bogener, age 87, of Kahoka, MO, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO.

Irene was born November 28, 1929 near Luray, MO, a daughter of Samuel Edward and Minnie Pearl Moncrief Hobb.

She and Harry Lewis Bogener were married on...

Dec 27, 2016

Joyce A. Irvin, age 72, of Revere, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday,

December 27, 2016 at her home.

Joyce A. Irvin was born November 29, 1944 in Keokuk, IA. She was the daughter of

Wilbert Keller and Darlene Boatman Keller. April 4, 1997, she was united in marriage to James A. Irvin...

Dec 19, 2016

JOSEPH R. McFARLAND

Joseph R. McFarland, age 71, of Kahoka, MO, passed away at his home on Monday, December 19, 2016.

Joe was born October 23, 1945 at Williamstown, MO, the son of Lester and Naida Mitts McFarland. He graduated from Williamstown High School and worked on the family farm prior to entering the U....