Dec 30, 2023

Mary Frances Dow, 82, of Apache Junction, Arizona, and formerly of Clearmont, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at a hospice facility in Gilbert, Arizona.

Mary was born in Maitland, Missouri on August 12, 1941.  Her parents were Earl Richard and Minnie Ruth (Adams) Archer.  They preceded her in death.  She...

Dec 19, 2023

George Scott Garten, 81, of Maryville, MO passed away December 19, 2023, at Nodaway Healthcare, Maryville.

Mr. Garten was born August 8, 1942, in Anoka, Minnesota. His parents were Lance Mead Garten and Laura Agnes (Reid) Garten.

Mr. Garten was an educator. He had taught mathematics at Northwest Missouri State University.

He was...

Dec 14, 2023

Rick Allen Hinkle, age 57, of Hopkins MO passed away at his home, on December 14, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Rick was born December 27, 1965, the son of Wilton and Patricia (Carmichael) Hinkle. He was a graduate of Savannah High School.

Rick was an auto technician at Boyles Motors and Meyers Motors for...

Dec 13, 2023

Mildred Deffenbaugh, 100, of Barnard, Missouri, passed away December 13, 2023, at Oak Pointe Retirement Home in Maryville. She was born October 9, 1923.  She was the daughter of Virgil Lee and Jennie (Annie) Long Kanatzar.  She was born in Conception, Missouri, October 9th, 1923.  She lived most of her young life southwest of Maitland, Missouri.  She attended grade...

Nov 25, 2023

John Merrill Carmichael, 93, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Nodaway Nursing Home with family at his side.

John was born in Pickering, MO, on July 24, 1930, to John Jack and Pearl (Damgar) Carmichael.  He grew up near Pickering and graduated high school there,...

Nov 21, 2023

Clarence R “Bob” Bagby 92 of Sunrise Beach, MO, died on Tuesday November 21, 2023, at St Mary’s Hospital, Jefferson City, MO.

Bob was born in Maryville, MO, on September 9, 1931, to Elmer C. and Bertha (Merrigan) Bagby.

He attended St. Patrick’s School, Horace Mann and graduated for...

Nov 14, 2023

Carl E. Montgomery, 81, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.

Carl was born in Skidmore, MO, on November 9, 1942, to James E. and Anna B. (Morton) Montgomery.  They preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Kenny...

Nov 11, 2023

Gladys Emma Marie nee’ Ebert Strauch, 102, of Maryville, MO, passed away at Oak Pointe on Saturday, November 11, 2023.  Gladys was born to John and Emma nee’ Klute Ebert near Westboro, Missouri on October 17, 1921.   She graduated from Westboro High School in 1939 and attended Northwest Missouri Teachers College.  After graduating in 1943, she taught second grade...

Nov 11, 2023

William ‘Bill’ Franklin Yates, 92, of Burlington Junction, Missouri, died Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Known affectionately by his grandkids and great grandkids as ‘PaPa’, Bill was born September 20, 1931, in Burlington Junction to Roberta Ellsworth and Leo Yates. After high school, Bill enlisted in the United States Army and served honorably from...

Nov 7, 2023

Charles Irvin “Chuck” Hamilton, Jr., 86, of Barnard, MO, and formerly of Medicine Lodge and Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the Mosiac Medical Center, Maryville, MO.

Chuck was born in Wichita, KS, on February 23, 1937, to Charles Sr., and Dorothy Hamilton.  He had grown up in Kansas...

Nov 6, 2023

Kade Alexander Maupin, 28, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of the Skidmore, MO area, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2023, at the Community Hospital in Fairfax, MO, after a accident at his job.

Kade was born on December 11, 1994, in Fairfax, MO, to Alex and Natisha (Brown) Maupin.  Kade was a lifelong resident of the...

Nov 6, 2023

Vicki Stewart, 68, of Maryville, Mo. formerly of Creston died Sunday, November 5, 2023, at her home in Maryville. Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday November 12, 2023, at Powers Funeral Home in Creston. Pastor Tim Maxa will officiate. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Creston. Open memorial visitation with family to...

Nov 5, 2023

William Patrick “Pat” Dobbins, 68, of Pickering, MO passed away on November 5, 2023, at his home near Pickering with his family at his side.

Pat was born July 30, 1955, in Kansas City, MO. His parents were George Elliot and Essie Lena (Melton) Dobbins. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Oct 29, 2023

Bonnie Allen Lowrance, formerly of Graham, Missouri, passed away in Maryville, MO, on October 29, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Bonnie was born January 24, 1947, to Allen and Lois (Duke) Hayes. Bonnie grew up in Lakewood, Tennessee.

Bonnie Lowrance made her home in Graham, Missouri, with her loving husband,...

Oct 22, 2023

In Loving Memory of Harbyn Andrew Wray, Lees Summit, Missouri

Harbyn Wray, aged 16, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2023, leaving a void in the hearts of all who knew him.

Harbyn was an extraordinary young individual, known for his intelligence, kindness, and his love for big hugs. Born in Maryville Mo, to...

Oct 20, 2023

Lois Marie (Acklin) Carter, 90, of Maryville, and formerly of Barnard, MO, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Maryville Living Center.

Lois was born near Hopkins, MO, on January 25, 1933.  Her parents were Elbert Taylor and Leola Arcile (Peery) Wray.  She graduated from the Graham High School in 1951, and had lived many...

Sep 29, 2023

Helen Delores “Dee” Sloan, 95, of Maryville, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday afternoon, September 29, 2023, in St. Joseph, MO.

Dee was born July 17, 1928, in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of Earl S. and Lois Marie (Linebaugh) Long. She graduated from Clearmont High School in 1946, and married Victor E. Sloan Sr.,...

Sep 26, 2023

Bennetta Mae Davis, 90, of Maryville, MO, formerly of Hopkins, MO passed away September 26, 2023, at Oak Pointe Assisted Living Center in Maryville.

Bennetta was born August 20, 1933, in Braddyville, Iowa. Her parents were Benjamin and Ola Mae (Orme) Ingels.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donnis, a son...

Sep 26, 2023

Karen Kay Collins Forshey, 74, of Maryville, passed away at home in Maryville on September 26, 2023.  Karen was born February 2, 1949, in Maryville, MO.

Karen grew up in Parnell, Missouri, and after graduating from High School in Ravenwood, Missouri, moved to Kansas City where she spent most of her adult life. Following her retirement, she...

Sep 24, 2023

Lester Ellis Roush, Jr., 86, of Pickering, MO, passed from this life on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, MO, with family at his side.

Junior was born on August 13, 1937, in Nodaway County, MO, his parents were Lester Ellis and Ruby (Riley) Roush, Sr.  His parents preceded him in death.  He...