Obituaries

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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...

Lonnie Lee Unsell

Lonnie Lee Unsell

Aug 24, 2026

Lonnie Lee Unsell, age 91, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri and former resident of Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Pioneer Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center, Marceline, Missouri. On October 9, 1934, a baby boy was born at the University Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Virgie Lucille (Martin) Unsell and Howard Thomas Unsell. His mother named...

Elizabeth Silkwood

Elizabeth Silkwood

Aug 21, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Silkwood, 92, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, at Fairview Care Center in Sedalia, Missouri, surrounded by her granddaughters, Georgia and Diana, and her former daughter-in-law, Diane Wimberly. Elizabeth was born August 10, 1934, to Lonnie and Alberta May Johnson. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lloyd Silkwood; her children, Lonnie "Dean" Silkwood, Orville...

Larry Wallace Howerton

Larry Wallace Howerton

Aug 21, 2026

Larry Wallace Howerton, age 80, resident of Wheeling, Missouri and former resident of Mooresville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026. He was born the son of Perry Wallace and Jessica Ruth (Harper) Howerton, on December 5, 1945, in Chillicothe, Missouri, Larry lived a life full of love, dedication, and service. Larry was united in marriage to Karen...

Patricia Arlene Foley

Patricia Arlene Foley

Aug 18, 2026

Patricia Arlene Foley, age 90, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, a former resident of Breckenridge, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Indian Hills, a StoneBridge Community, Chillicothe, Missouri. She was born on February 24, 1939 in Sweet Springs, Missouri. She is survived by six daughters, Elizabeth Ann Hale of St. Joseph, Missouri, Dorothy Foley of Norborn, Missouri,...

William Austin Weaver

William Austin Weaver

Aug 17, 2026

William Austin Weaver, age 87, a resident of Hale, Missouri, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at his residence. William was born the son of Robert L. Weaver and Evelyn (Simms) Weaver in Waverly, Missouri, on June 5, 1939. William's professional life was as rich and varied as his personal one. He was a skilled book binder by trade...