Obituaries

Patricia Ann Bush

Patricia Ann Bush

Aug 15, 2025

Patricia Ann Bush, 79, of Huntsville, MO, lost her fight with cancer on August 15, 2025. Pat was born on June 28, 1946, in Macon, MO, to Dean and Bruna Hughes. On August 21, 1965, Pat married Gary Bush at Immaculate Conception Church in Macon, MO, and soon after, Pat and Gary started their own beloved family.

Pat completed her undergraduate...

Joyce E Lopez

Joyce E Lopez

Aug 24, 2025

Joyce E. Lopez, 75, of Cairo, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly, MO.

A full reflection of Joyce's life will be posted soon. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Pathway-Millard Family Funeral Chapel, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, MO...

Andrea "Ande" K. Spears

Andrea "Ande" K. Spears

Aug 17, 2025

Andrea “Ande” Kay Spears, 74, of Moberly, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Arbors in Moberly.

Ande was born on September 18, 1950, in Moberly, MO, to Mildred and Lester “Stan” Strawn. She graduated from Moberly High School and later from Northeast Missouri State University in 1973 with a degree in Special Education. In 1973, she...

Jerry Wayne Brooks

Jerry Wayne Brooks

Aug 16, 2025

Jerry Wayne Brooks, 75, of Moberly, MO, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025. He was born on August 11, 1950, in Howard County, Missouri, to Donald Brooks and Cleo Wilborn Venable.

Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1971 to 1975, earning an honorable discharge and receiving the Good Conduct Medal. Following his service, he...

Helen G. Harmon

Helen G. Harmon

Aug 13, 2025

Helen Gene Harmon, 84, of Moberly, MO, was surrounded by loved ones when she went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia.

Helen (who was named after Gene Autry) was born on March 18, 1941, to Roy D. and Bessie Mae (Sumpter) Coureton. She was united in marriage to Jerry Harmon and...

Kerry Louise Burkett

Kerry Louise Burkett

Aug 13, 2025

Kerry Burkett, 75, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 8, 1950, in Springfield, Illinois, to Clarence and Vera Gay Siebuhr. Kerry lived a life defined by compassion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to those she held dear.

On January 2, 1970, Kerry married Donald Burkett in a beautiful ceremony...

Richard Allen Center

Richard Allen Center

Aug 13, 2025

Richard “Rich” Allen Center, 71, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away on August 13, 2025, leaving behind memories, laughter, and the love of his family and friends.

Rich was born on March 20, 1954, in Springfield, Illinois, to Cecil and Dorothy (Sullivan) Center. He grew up in Springfield alongside his sister, Connie, and graduated from Springfield Southeast High School in 1972. Soon...

Lynne M Richmond

Lynne M Richmond

Aug 12, 2025

Lynne Richmond, 63, of Moberly, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at her home.

Lynne was born on December 17, 1961, in Mexico, MO, to Thomas and Helen (Michael) McDannold. She was united in marriage to James Richmond on July 26, 1987, at Southside Baptist Church in Vandalia, MO.

Lynne graduated from Vandalia High School Class...

Robert W. Morgan

Robert W. Morgan

Aug 12, 2025

Robert “Bob” Morgan, 76, of Moberly, MO, passed away on a random Tuesday, August 12, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family.

Bob was born on July 20, 1948, in Madison, Missouri to Emma Jane (Timbrook) and Johnny Morgan. After the untimely passing of his father when Bob was just 18 months old, he was lovingly raised by his grandparents...

Dorothy Frances Cooley

Dorothy Frances Cooley

Aug 11, 2025

Dorothy Frances Cooley, 85, of Moberly, MO, went home to the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital in Columbia.

Dorothy was born on February 15, 1940, in Sullivan, IL, to Herman and Gertrude (Woods) Downing. She graduated from Madison High School in 1957. She worked a number of years at Orscheln Farm and Home Store in Moberly, at...

Richard Samuel Breusch

Richard Samuel Breusch

Aug 11, 2025

Richard Samuel Breusch, 93, of Moberly, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025.

Richard was born on August 20, 1931, to Fred and Minnie Breusch. He served in the United States Air Force from 1949-1954 and was stationed in Texas where he met his wife, Ruth.

Richard worked at McDonnell Douglass as an airplane mechanic in St. Louis and at...

Julie Ann Reynolds

Julie Ann Reynolds

Aug 10, 2025

Julie Ann Reynolds, 59, of Hallsville, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at home.

Julie was born March 18, 1966, to Martha and Ed Reynolds. She married Clint Cundy, Sr. in summer of 1984 in Gillette, WY, but then later divorced.

Julie was an “Old G Road Warrior” and often attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rallies. She enjoyed traveling--seeing the...

Melba Lorraine McCully

Melba Lorraine McCully

Aug 7, 2025

Melba Lorraine McCully, 93, of Kirkwood, MO, passed away at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Lorraine was born on September 5, 1931, in Moberly, MO, to Howard and Dean Sims. She resided in Moberly until October of 2021 when she moved to Kirkwood, MO, to be near her daughters. Lorraine graduated from the lower division...

Robert Allen Starr

Robert Allen Starr

Aug 6, 2025

Robert Allen Starr, of Clark, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 6, 2025, with his loyal dogs, Luke and Ella, faithfully by his side.

Robert was born in Chillicothe, Missouri, and graduated from Moberly High School with the Class of 1995. He had an incredible talent for drawing, there wasn’t much he couldn’t sketch with ease, and a deep...

Korinn "Kory" Daniell Patrick

Korinn "Kory" Daniell Patrick

Aug 2, 2025

Korinn "Kory" Daniell Patrick, a cherished soul born on January 24, 1987, in Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 2, 2025. Kory's spirit radiated with a loving warmth that touched the lives of all who knew her, and her absence leaves behind a void in the hearts of her family and friends.

Kory was a proud graduate...

Judy Carol Whisenand

Judy Carol Whisenand

Aug 2, 2025

Judy Carol Whisenand, 80, of Higbee, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

She was born on February 3, 1945, in Moberly, Missouri, to the late Eric and Jenny (Sellers) Janson. On December 27, 1963, she married Ernest Whisenand in Kirksville, Missouri. They shared a lifetime of love and laughter and would have celebrated their 60th...

Karen Lynn Dennison

Karen Lynn Dennison

Jul 26, 2025

With heavy, saddened hearts we announce the passing of Karen Lynn Dennison, 67, of Cairo, MO, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center, in Columbia, MO, surrounded by family. She leaves behind a legacy of giving, love, strength and kindness.

Karen was born on August 1,1957, in Moberly, MO, to Raymond and Betty (Halliburton) Hendren. She graduated from Cairo...

Martha "Sue" Rockett

Martha "Sue" Rockett

Jul 25, 2025

Martha “Sue” Rockett, 74, of Higbee, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at her home in Higbee.

Sue was born on March 6, 1951, in Higbee, Missouri to Olan & Sara (Burton) Robb. She grew up on the family farm southwest of Higbee and graduated from Higbee High School in 1969. She was a founding member of Southern Randolph...

Constance (Connie) Elaine Foster

Constance (Connie) Elaine Foster

Jul 20, 2025

Constance (Connie) Elaine Foster, age 75, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Connie was a wonderful soul, known for her boundless generosity and the biggest heart — leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will continue to inspire all who knew her.

She was born on December 13, 1949, in Moberly,...

Aaron Francis Runyon

Aaron Francis Runyon

Jul 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aaron Francis Runyon, who passed away unexpectedly at his home in Moberly, Missouri, in the early morning hours of July 19, 2025. He was 47 years old.

Aaron lived a life marked by creativity, depth, and unwavering love for his family. A gifted artist and talented guitarist, Aaron expressed himself...