Jan 27, 2022

James Leroy Taylor, 72, of Skidmore, MO, passed away on January 27, 2022, at the Community Hospital in Fairfax, MO. James was born November 25, 1949 in Maryville, MO.  His parents were Charles William Taylor and Betty Ann (Schulte) Taylor.  He was preceeded in death by his parents and a sister Barbara Sue who died in infancy. James graduated...

Jan 27, 2022

Virginia R. (Downing) Cruth, 89, of Clearmont, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, in Clearmont, with family at her side.

Virginia was born at Conception Junction, MO in the year of 1932,  to George Logan and Frances L. Downing.  They lived on a farm near Conception Junction and farmed there.  Virginia...

Jan 15, 2022

Edeltraud Rosa "Trudy" Wolbert of Maryville, MO passed from this life on January 15, 2022.

Trudy was born in Eger, Germany on August 27, 1941. She came to the United States from Germany in 1962. In 1963 she married Karl Bernard Wolbert, also from Germany. In the early years she worked at Conception Abby, then later for...

Jan 11, 2022

Kathryn Lori “Katie” Myers, 60, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life peacefully at home on January 11, 2022.

Katie was born, on March 9, 1961, to Roy James and Beverly Hope (Allee) Mayes, in Emporia, KS.  She had lived in St. Joseph, MO, and Trenton, MO, then to Maryville.  She started school...

Jan 11, 2022

Cody Lee Stiens, 34, of Maricopa, AZ, and formerly of Maryville, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his home in Maricopa.

Cody was born to Kevin J. and Lori Anne (Godsey) Stiens, on September 15, 1987, in Maryville, MO.  He attended St. Gregory’s Elementary School, then graduated in 2006, from Maryville High School. ...

Jan 9, 2022

Jo Earlene (Peery) Rankin, 87, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Mosiac Life Care, in St. Joseph, MO.

She was born to Joe Reed and Lural Bessie (Damgar) Peery, on July 13, 1934, in Maryville.  Jo had lived most all her life in the area.

On November 26,...

Jan 1, 2022

Doris Marlene (Bragg) Porterfield, 88, of Clearmont, MO, passed from this life on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the Clarinda Iowa hospital.

Doris was born on December 7, 1933, in Burlington Junction, MO.  She had lived her entire life in the area; and was of the Christian faith.

Her...

Dec 30, 2021

Judith Lynne Ray Galbreath of rural Barnard, MO, passed away on December 30, 2021, in Maryville, MO. Judy was born July 9, 1940, in Zanesville, OH. She was united in marriage to James W. Galbreath on February 23, 1962, in Albuquerque, NM.

Judy’s world took a sharp turn when she met her husband...

Dec 30, 2021

Trudy Oglesby Reynolds, Wathena, KS, passed away on December 30, 2021.  She was known for her ability to do things in a truly memorable way, and this was no exception.  She’s driving her car with the Chiefs flags waving into Heaven now to meet with her mother, father, and brother.

She was born...

Dec 20, 2021

Randy Duane McCollam, 64, of Burlington Junction, MO, passed away December 20, 2021 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis.

Randy was born July 29, 1957, in Kansas City, MO. His parents were Duane and Geneva (Dawson) McCollam. They preceded him in death.

He was of the Christian...

Dec 16, 2021

Shirley Frances (Joyner) Schmidt, 85, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the Parkdale Manor Nursing Home, Maryville with her family by her side.

Shirley was born near Ravenwood, MO, on August 30, 1936, to Ben C. Joyner and Dora E. (Frampton) Joyner.   She was preceded in death, by her  husband JR Schmidt...

Dec 15, 2021

Norma Louise (Long) Clark, 85, of Ruskin, FL, formerly of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at the LifePath Hospice in Ruskin.

Norma was born on July 23, 1936, in Sheridan, MO.  Her parents were Loyd Jay and Lillie Viola (West) Long; both preceded her in death in 1989.

She...

Dec 14, 2021

William “Wild Bill” Dragoo, 69, of Skidmore, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home in Skidmore.

Bill was born March 22, 1952 in Maryville, MO. His parents were William Ross and Pauline Lucille Dragoo. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by three brothers; Ronald, Stanley, and Bobby Dragoo...

Dec 12, 2021

Ray E. Sorensen, 80, of Maryville, MO, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his home in Maryville.

Ray was born December 18, 1940 in Des Moines, IA. His parents were Raymond E. and Willa Scott (Crane) Sorensen, they preceded him in death. Ray was also preceded in death by a son Eric and a brother Jon...

Dec 8, 2021

Kenneth “Bear” Walter Wiederholt, 71, of Guilford, MO, left this world into the arms of Jesus, December 8, 2021 at Mosaic Life Center in St. Joseph, MO.

Kenny was born October 8, 1950, to Charles and Amelia (Stoll) Wiederholt in Maryville, MO. His parents preceded him in death. He was also preceded in...

Nov 27, 2021

Marilyn Jermain gained her angel wings at her home on November 27, 2021, with her family by her side just as she wanted. Marilyn was born on October 15, 1946, to Paul and Magdalene Schieber.

On April 8, 1967, she married her best friend Ray Jermain. They lived in Conception Jct., MO, all...

Nov 27, 2021

Dorothy Virginia Bowman, 94, passed away with her family by her side November 27, 2021 at Oak Pointe in Maryville, Missouri. She is finally home after a long-fought battle with Alzheimer’s that left the family with deep sorrow as she slowly disappeared before their eyes.

She was born September 8, 1927 in Pocomoke...

Nov 25, 2021

Janis “Jan” Rae Napiecek Moutray left this world on November 25, 2021. Jan was born on July 29, 1953 to Virgil and Phyllis Hilger Napiecek in Waverly, IA. At the age of seven, her family left their farm in Waverly and moved to Maryville, MO where she attended St. Grogory’s Elementary and graduated from Maryville High School...

Nov 23, 2021

Ben F. Espey, 68, of Barnard, MO, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, with his family at his side.

Ben was born in Maryville, MO, on October 16, 1953, to Richard (Dick) and Lena Mae (Cross) Espey.  He grew up in the Maryville area and graduated from Maryville High School...

Nov 19, 2021

Mary Dale Maupin, 85, of Savannah, MO, passed away, Friday, November 19, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO.

Mary was born August 5, 1936, in St. Joseph, MO. Her parents were Franklin Hill Flora and Mary Gladys (Fisher) Flora. They preceded in her in death. She was also preceded in...