Obituaries

Lindley Funeral Homes Obituaries

Dortha Lou Yeomans-Maberry

Dortha Lou Yeomans-Maberry

Oct 8, 2026

Graveside services will be held at Edgewood Cemetery, Chillicothe, Missouri on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A scheduled visitation will be held at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri on Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. The register book will be available to sign at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30...

Keith Doolin Lee

Keith Doolin Lee

Oct 1, 2026

Keith Doolin Lee, age 96, of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on October 1, 2026, at Morningside Center in Chillicothe, Missouri. Keith was born on June 21, 1930, in Kidder, Missouri, the son of Ross and Vida (Smith) Lee. He attended Wooderson Grade School, located between Hamilton and Gallatin, until 1939, when he moved with his parents to Tina, Missouri. Keith...

Karen Sue Thomas

Karen Sue Thomas

Sep 25, 2026

Karen S. Thomas, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the age of 59. She was born on Wednesday, April 12, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri. Karen lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her community. A proud graduate of Chillicothe High School in 1985, Karen went on to earn a...

Colby Darin Newman

Colby Darin Newman

Sep 24, 2026

Colby Darin Newman, age 24, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026. He was born the son of Darin and Erica (Miles) Newman on Saturday, July 6, 2002, in Chillicothe, Missouri, Colby was a cherished son, brother, and friend. He spent his entire life in Chillicothe, where he touched the lives of many with his...

Mary Lou Paris

Mary Lou Paris

Sep 19, 2026

Mary Lou Paris, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, and long time resident of Carroll County, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, at the age of 93, at Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe, Missouri. She was born the daughter of Jesse B. and Mildred (Hudson) Key on December 28, 1932, in Coloma, Missouri. Mary Lou lived a life dedicated to...

Eileen Louise Simons

Eileen Louise Simons

Sep 17, 2026

Eileen Louise Simons, age 93, a resident of Braymer, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at The Laurel at Norterre, in Liberty, Missouri. She was born the daughter of William "Bill" and Marion (Dahlberg) Peters on May 29, 1933, in Laurens, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Boyd Simons on October 7, 1972 in Sioux City,...

Abby Lee Thompson

Abby Lee Thompson

Sep 17, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Abby Lee Thompson Nava, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Abby passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Cowgill, Missouri, at the age of 40. Abby was born the daughter of Mike Thompson and Georgia (Buckner) Way on April 10, 1986, in Chillicothe, Missouri,...

John Myron Hanks

John Myron Hanks

Sep 16, 2026

John Myron Hanks, age 90, a resident of Cameron, Missouri, and former resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home, Cameron, Missouri. John was born the son of Howard and Ethel (Buck) Hanks on Thursday, November 28, 1935, in Mankato, Minnesota. John was a proud graduate of LeRoy High School in...

John Owen Fox

John Owen Fox

Sep 11, 2026

John Owen Fox, age 88, a lifelong resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on September 11, 2026 at Stonebridge Community, Chillicothe, Missouri. He was born the son of John Dickey and Bernetta (Smith) Fox on March 30, 1938, in Chillicothe, Missouri. He was a graduate of Chillicothe High School. He then attended and graduated from Culver-Stockton College with a degree...

Sheri Lynn Laffey

Sheri Lynn Laffey

Sep 7, 2026

Sheri Lynn Laffey, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the age of 62, at her residence. She was born the daughter of Jim Laffey and Connie Hind on Monday, January 6, 1964, in California. Sheri was known for her warm heart, gentle spirit, and love for reading. She was also a member of...

Robert Coen Mattox

Robert Coen Mattox

Sep 7, 2026

Robert "Bob" Coen Mattox, a resident of Hale, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the age of 86, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. He was born the son of Ralph and Itilene Elizabeth (Couch) Mattox in Hale on May 19, 1940, Bob lived a life full of service, family, and dedication to his community. A...

Kenneth Ray Estes

Kenneth Ray Estes

Sep 6, 2026

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Estes, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, just shy of his 65th birthday. He was born the son of Donald and Loretta (Williams) Estes on September 10, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri, Kenny spent his formative years on a farm, where he developed a lifelong love for the outdoors. He later...

Betty Eileene Hall

Betty Eileene Hall

Sep 3, 2026

Betty Eileene Hall, a lifelong resident of Grundy and Livingston County, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the age of 101. She was born the daughter of Sam and Oma (Coffrin) Bowe on March 11th, 1925, in Chula, Missouri, Betty lived a life full of love, dedication, and warmth. Betty's educational journey took her to the...

David Gerald Gilliland

David Gerald Gilliland

Aug 31, 2026

David Gerald Gilliland, a lifelong resident of Ludlow, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the age of 88. Born the son of Frank and Lillian (Hooker) Gilliland on October 20, 1937, in Ludlow. David lived a life deeply rooted in his community and the land he cherished. David was united in marriage to Betty Ann Lewis...

Rosamond Owens

Rosamond Owens

Aug 30, 2026

Rosamond “Rose” Ilene Owens, age 99, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at Morningside Center, Chillicothe, Missouri. Rose was born on February 7, 1927 in Shelbyville, Indiana, the daughter of John and Muriel Myer. She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Ewing Owens in Richmond, Missouri, in 1945. They were married 28 years...

Warren Neal Hoyt

Warren Neal Hoyt

Aug 30, 2026

Warren Neal Hoyt, age 84 and lifelong resident of Blue Mound, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at his home. He was born the son of John William "Bill" and Mary Helen (Barnhart) Hoyt on Sunday, February 15, 1942, in Blue Mound, Missouri, Warren lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to his community and...

Jason Heith Kelly

Jason Heith Kelly

Aug 27, 2026

Jason Heith Kelly, age 43, of Braymer, Missouri, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Jason was born on November 28, 1982, in Chillicothe, Missouri, the son of Kenton Lee Kelly and Jeanna Still Kelly. He grew up in Braymer, attended Braymer schools, and graduated from Braymer High School. Following graduation, Jason attended North Central Missouri College...

Winifred Jane Masten

Winifred Jane Masten

Aug 27, 2026

Winifred “Jane” Masten, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born the daughter of Fred Warren and Elsie Elyita (Price) Meadows on Friday, October 15, 1943, in Ft. Worth, Texas. She was a resident of Platte City, Missouri and former resident of Braymer, Missouri. Jane graduated...

Beulah Marie Nichols

Beulah Marie Nichols

Aug 27, 2026

Beulah Marie Nichols, age 58, a resident of Trenton, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, Missouri. Beulah was born on December 8, 1967, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Raymond Lloyd and Betty June (Kincaid) Harding. She spent many years caring for others in her work as a nurse’s aide, a reflection of...

Mary Lou Ritchie

Mary Lou Ritchie

Aug 24, 2026

Mary Lou Ritchie, a cherished resident of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24th, 2026 at the age of 85. She was born the daughter of Henry Lee and Alice (Davis) Simpson on May 6, 1941, Chillicothe Missouri. Mary Lou lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to others. Mary Lou was a devoted caretaker, known...