Obituaries
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
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
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
Jul 19, 2025
Aaron Francis Runyon, 47, of Moberly, MO passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his residence.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Pathway Millard Family Funeral Chapel in Moberly. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11 a.m.
A full reflection of Aaron's life will be posted soon.
Melba June Croney
Jul 18, 2025
Melba June Croney, age 57, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on July 18, 2025, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Melba was born on November 30, 1967, in West Plains, Missouri, to Scottie and Alice Caldwell. She grew up in southern Missouri and graduated from Couch High School in Myrtle in 1986. On May 17, 1986, she married the love of...
Erich Oxford Filip Swartz
Jul 18, 2025
Erich Oxford Filip Swartz, preferred name Freya, passed away tragically on Friday, July 18, 2025, in Cairo, MO. Erich (Freya) was born September 5, 2002, and was loved beyond measure!
A family led service will be held at a later date.
Local arrangements are under the direction of Pathway-Millard Family Funeral Chapel, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, MO 65270 (660)263-7284. Condolences may be...
Harold Riley Redifer
Jul 15, 2025
Harold “Riley” Redifer, 65, of Moberly, MO, unexpectedly transitioned from this life on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, while in his home at the farm.
Harold Riley Redifer was born on May 26, 1960, to Harold Dean and Mary Ellen (Haley) Redifer. He was employed for several years at Mid-Am and Scholastic. He was an avid conservationist and loved animals as much...
Douglas (Doug) Ray Barnes
Jul 15, 2025
Douglas (Doug) Ray Barnes passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the age of 39.
Doug was born in Landstuhl, Germany, to Larry Dale Barnes and Tammy Lee (Barnes) Teel on April 20, 1986, and raised on a U.S. Army base for the first few years of his life. He grew up predominantly in Columbia, MO, where on August 1, 2005,...
John Michael Johnson
Jul 14, 2025
John Michael Johnson, 73, of Moberly, MO, passed away peacefully at Samaratin Hospital in Macon on Monday, July 14, 2025.
A full reflection of John's life and arrangements are pending.
Local arrangements are under the direction of Pathway-Millard Family Funeral Chapel, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, MO 65270 (660)263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.pathwaymemorial.com.
Barbara Helen Rampy
Jul 13, 2025
Barbara Helen Rampy, 85, of Osage Beach, MO, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Stonebridge Nursing Home under the care of Lake Regional Hospice.
She was born on January 6, 1940, to Leo and Georgia Hunolt, of Baring, MO. Barbara attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Edina and graduated from Baring High School in 1958. She was united in marriage...
William "Bill" Wayne Roberts
Jul 13, 2025
William “Bill” Wayne Roberts, age 80, of Columbia, MO, went home to the Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025, while at home.
Bill was born on July 1, 1945, in Moberly, MO, to William “Tiny” and Berniece Roberts. He graduated from High School at Moberly Junior College in 1963. Bill was united in marriage to Cheryl Bledsoe on April 4, 1964,...
Sandra K. Creek
Jul 11, 2025
Sandra K. Creek, 86, of Moberly, MO, passed away peacefully at Valleyview Health and Rehabilitation in Moberly on Friday, July 11, 2025.
A full reflection of Sandra's life and arrangements are pending.
Local arrangements are under the direction of Pathway-Millard Family Funeral Chapel, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, MO 65270 (660)263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.pathwaymemorial.com.
Orvel "Jr." L. Campbell
Jul 10, 2025
Orvel "Jr" Campbell, 60, of Salisbury, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, surrounded by family.
Jr. was born in Columbia, MO, to Orvel and Wilma Campbell on March 22, 1965. He spent most of his working years doing foundation work and moving and setting mobile homes. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with friends and family. At any...
Robert "Bob" Wayne Smith
Jul 9, 2025
Robert “Bob” Wayne Smith, 90, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his wife and sons.
Bob was born in Macon, Missouri to Paul Franklin and Mae Lucille (Smith) Smith on June 8, 1935. In 1979, he married the love of his life, Victoria “Vicki” Smith, at Perche Baptist Church in Clark,...
Artie Belle James
Jul 8, 2025
Artie Belle James, age 70, of Moberly, MO, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO
Artie was born on January 20, 1955, in Naylor, MO, to Albert Eugene and Edna Mae Webster. She was united in marriage to David Ray James, Sr. in 1971 in Doniphan, MO.
She is preceded in death...
William "Bill" Roy Boots
Jul 1, 2025
William “Bill” Roy Boots, 91, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Bill was born to Roy Thornton and Anna Elizabeth (Massman) Boots on December 6, 1933. He attended Immaculate Conception and then went to Moberly Public Schools.
In May of 1952, Bill joined the U.S. Navy and went to San Diego, CA, for Boot...
Charles "Chad" Robert Hult
Jun 30, 2025
Charles (Chad) Robert Hult, age 37, of Lake Ozark, Missouri, passed away on June 30, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1987, in Flint, Michigan; a son of David Hult and Lisa (Miller) Hult.
Chad had a deep love for his ex-wife, Kayla and her daughter, Andi. Even though their marriage didn’t work out, he continued to love Andi as...
Leonora Dorothy O'Loughlin
Jun 22, 2025
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, Leonora Dorothy Budinger O’Loughlin passed away. She was 81 years old. On a tour of her home after her passing was the cake on the kitchen counter she had just baked for one grandson‘s birthday; on her bed were the presents she was wrapping for 2 more grandchildren’s birthdays. In a corner of her room...
Martha Ann Imbler
Jun 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha Ann Imbler. On Sunday, June 22, 2025, Martha was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by the love of her family.
Martha was born on July 22, 1942, in Maryville, Missouri, to Donald and Bessie “Pauline” Masters. She pursued her passion for education by attending Southwest Baptist...
Mary Jean Anderson
Jun 22, 2025
Jean Anderson, age 77, of Osage Beach, MO, passed away surrounded by family members on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Lake Regional Hospital. Jean was born on April 8, 1948, in Moberly, MO, to Elmer and Bertha (Elsbery) Wehmeyer.
She graduated from Moberly High School in 1966 and from Moberly Area Community College and Northeast Missouri State University in 1973 with...
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