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Virginia Mae Finuf

Virginia Mae Finuf

Dec 15, 2025

The vibrant, feisty, sociable, adventurous world traveler, Virginia (Ginny) Mae Pollman- Finuf, passed away on December 15, 2025, one day after her 88th birthday. She was born in Humboldt, Kansas in 1937 and after high school moved to Topeka, Kansas to attend secretarial school. She met Robert (Bob) Finuf while there. They had a whirlwind romance and in 1956 married...

Larry Gale Heisey

Larry Gale Heisey

Dec 11, 2025

Larry Gale Heisey, age 85, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at his residence. Larry was born the son of Roy and Juanita Ruth (Bullis) Heisey on April 12, 1940, in Kansas. He was a graduate of Springhill High School, Springhill, Kansas. Larry was united in marriage to Fredrica “Freddie” Alice Parrett on March 30,...

Judith Marie Firth

Judith Marie Firth

Dec 8, 2025

Judith Marie Firth, age 72, a resident of Hamilton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at her residence. Judith was born the daughter of George Willard and Joan (Harris) Vincent on November 8, 1953 in Liberty, Missouri. She was a graduate of Excelsior Springs High School. Judith worked as the Clay County Assessor for several years. She also...

Kerby A Morris

Kerby A Morris

Dec 6, 2025

Kerby A. Morris, age 77, a resident of Braymer, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, peacefully next to his wife of 56 years. Kerby was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann De Manranville; his father and stepmother, Herbert P. Morris and Garnet Morris; his twin brother, Herbert Morris and younger brother, Richard P. Morris. He leaves...

Delores Jean Shafer

Delores Jean Shafer

Dec 5, 2025

Delores Jean Shafer, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5th, 2025, in Chillicothe, Missouri, at Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe, Missouri. She was born on Thursday, June 15th, 1939, in Lebanon, Missouri, to Orville and Anna (Pendergraf) Peterson. Delores touched the lives of many with her caring spirit and unwavering dedication to family and friends. A 1957 graduate of...

Laura L Rupp

Laura L Rupp

Dec 4, 2025

Laura L. Rupp, a cherished resident of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on Wednesday, March 28th, 1951, in Chillicothe, MO, Laura was a devoted daughter, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and compassion. Laura was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Bernard...

Mary Elizabeth Bethards

Mary Elizabeth Bethards

Dec 4, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Bethards, age 85, a resident of Duncan, Oklahoma, former resident of Laredo, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Duncan Regional Hospital, Duncan, Oklahoma. Mary was born the daughter of Max Vernon and Lucille Rose (Reeder) Marrs on June 1, 1940, in Gary, Indiana. She was a 1958 graduate of Laredo High School. Mary was united...

Hollie Ray Hawkins

Hollie Ray Hawkins

Dec 2, 2025

Hollie Ray Hawkins, age 83, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his residence. Hollie was born the son of Wesley William and Edith Valentine Violet (Prater) Hawkins on August 23, 1942, in Charleston, West Virginia. He was united in marriage to Nelma Wickline on June 9, 1962, in Sissonville, West Virginia. She survives...

Jerry Elmer McLin

Jerry Elmer McLin

Nov 29, 2025

Jerry Elmer McLin, age 82, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his residence. Jerry was born the son of Jesse and Anna Grace (Darr) McLin on December 21, 1942 in Sullivan County, Missouri. He was a 1960 graduate of Newtown High School. He was united in marriage to Karen Dawn Bell on December...

Vada Elise Mansfield

Vada Elise Mansfield

Nov 28, 2025

Vada Elise Mansfield was born into Heaven on November 28, 2025, at North Kansas City Hospital. With broken hearts, Gage and KayLee Mansfield announce the passing of their precious baby girl, Vada Elise Mansfield, who was born sleeping at 15 weeks gestation on November 28, 2025, at North Kansas City Hospital. Vada is survived by her parents, Gage and KayLee...

Dolah Mae Stephens

Dolah Mae Stephens

Nov 21, 2025

Dolah Stephens, age 93, a resident of Hale, Missouri, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Morningside Center, Chillicothe, Missouri with family members by her side. Dolah was born the daughter of Glenn and Sarah Spencer on April 30, 1932, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Dolah devoted her life being a truly loving and caring person to all who knew her....

Sammie Dale Ireland

Sammie Dale Ireland

Nov 20, 2025

Sammie Dale Ireland, age 71, a resident of Dawn, Missouri, passed away at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO Thursday, November 20, 2025. Sammie was born the son of Sammie Junior and Frances Ann (Cooper) Ireland on March 6, 1954. He is a graduate of the Chillicothe Class of 1972. He continued his education earning his electrician certification. Airman First...

Rodney Allen Crider

Rodney Allen Crider

Nov 19, 2025

Rodney Allen Crider, age 47, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, a former resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Rodney was born the son of Maurice and Faye (Sipes) Crider on June 18, 1978, in Chillicothe, Missouri. He was a 1996 graduate of Chillicothe High School. Rodney enjoyed dancing and playing...

Joyce Ann Stimpson

Joyce Ann Stimpson

Nov 18, 2025

Joyce Ann Stimpson, age 83, a resident of Trenton, Missouri, and former resident of Laredo, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at her residence. Joyce was born the daughter of Emery and Mildred (Snyder) Ishmael, on July 16, 1942 in Ashton, Missouri. She was a 1960 graduate of Laredo High School, Laredo, Missouri. Joyce was united in marriage to...

Alicia Irene Mason

Alicia Irene Mason

Nov 17, 2025

Alicia Irene Mason, age 44, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe, Missouri. Alicia was born the daughter of Raymond and Alice Irene (O’Dell) Cashatt on February 15, 1981, in Chillicothe, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Christopher Mason on July 1, 2000. Alicia attended Calvary Baptist Church. She...

Tena Marie Tharp

Tena Marie Tharp

Nov 17, 2025

Tena Marie Tharp, age 70, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at her residence. Tena was born the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Lewin) Filley, on October 2, 1955, in Cameron, Missouri. She was a 1974 graduate of Cameron High School. On December 8, 1980, she married William “Bill” Tharp in Chillicothe, Missouri. He...

Dorothy Evelyn Rupp

Dorothy Evelyn Rupp

Nov 17, 2025

Dorothy Evelyn Rupp, age 94, of Kansas City, Missouri, and formerly of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at Riverstone Retirement Community. Born July 7, 1931, to Buford and Vada Cleo (Merrill) Ware, Dorothy was raised in Chillicothe and graduated from Chillicothe High School, where she was recognized for her artistic talent. She continued her education at Kirksville...

George Raymond Johnston Jr

George Raymond Johnston Jr

Nov 11, 2025

George Raymond Johnston, Jr., age 84, a lifelong resident of Breckenridge, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Golden Age Nursing Home, Braymer, Missouri. George was born on April 21, 1941, in Chillicothe, Missouri, the son of George Raymond, Sr. and Gladys Irene (Jones) Johnston. He was a 1959 graduate of Breckenridge High School. After graduation, George entered...

Lloyd Eugene Hargrave

Lloyd Eugene Hargrave

Nov 7, 2025

Lloyd Eugene Hargrave, age 96, a resident of St. Joseph, Missouri, and former resident of Breckenridge, Missouri, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at his residence. Our family said goodbye to a legend that day. Lloyd was born the son of Fred and Nina (Williamson) Hargrave on April 18, 1929, in Breckenridge, Missouri. He was a graduate of Breckenridge...

Jay Howard Jones

Jay Howard Jones

Nov 7, 2025

Jay Howard Jones, age 73, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Wendy, by his side, on Friday, November 7, 2025. Jay was born the son of William T. and Frances Lea (Barnhart) Jones on March 9, 1952, in Chillicothe, Missouri. On October 19, 2024, Jay was united in marriage to Wendy Huggan, in...