Obituaries

Kara Ryherd

Kara Ryherd

Oct 17, 2023

Kara Lynn Ryherd, age 53, of Huntsville, MO, went home to the Lord on October 17, 2023. 

Kara was born on April 30, 1970, in Waterloo, IA, to Doyle and Kary Kurtz.  She graduated from Cedar Falls High School and from Hawkeye Community College with an associate degree.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Doyle and Kary.

Kara...

David George Flood

David George Flood

Oct 12, 2023

David George Flood (Papa Moose), 75, of Middle Grove, MO passed away surrounded by family and friends on October 12, 2023.

Dave was born on June 5, 1948, in Springfield, MO to Harold & Freda Flood. He graduated from Parkview High School in 1966 and on June 13, 1966 he married Rebecca Flood (Thomas) in Republic, MO. In 1968 they...

Danny Lee Skinner

Danny Lee Skinner

Oct 6, 2023

Danny Lee Skinner, 74, of Moberly, Missouri, peacefully passed away on October 6, 2023, at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation Center.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Local arrangements are under the direction of PATHWAY-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, Missouri 65270 (660) 263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.pathwaymemorial.com.

Connie Marie Schultz

Connie Marie Schultz

Oct 5, 2023

Connie Marie Hopkins Schultz, 71, of Moberly, Missouri, went home to the Lord on October 5, 2023, at her home.

Connie was born on February 16, 1952, in Moberly, Missouri, to Levi and Theresa Hopkins. She graduated from Moberly High School in 1970 and went on to attend Moberly Area Community College (MACC).

She married Robert “Bob” Schultz on May...

Dennis Duncan Kemp

Dennis Duncan Kemp

Oct 4, 2023

Dennis Duncan Kemp, 78, of Moberly, Missouri, peacefully passed away on October 4, 2023, at Moberly Regional Medical Center.

Dennis was born on August 24, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas, to David and Lola (Belle) Kemp.

On April 18, 1979, in Fort Worth, Texas, Dennis married the love of his life, Debra Kitchen.

He honorably served his country in the...

Timothy Ernest Whisenand

Timothy Ernest Whisenand

Oct 2, 2023

Timothy E. Whisenand, age 59, of Higbee, MO passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, peacefully at home with his loving wife, Missi, by his side. Tim passed away after a lengthy illness of diabetes and liver failure.

Tim was born in Fayette, MO on July 13, 1964, to Ernest and Judy Whisenand. He married Melissa Dennis in the fall...

Donald Wayne Sanders

Donald Wayne Sanders

Sep 30, 2023

Donald Wayne Sanders, age 71, of Moberly, went home to the lord on September 30, 2023, at his home.

Donald was born on January 26, 1952, in Moberly, MO, to Eunice Sanders and Naomi Linneman.

Donald graduated from Brunswick High School in 1970 In 1971, he moved to Moberly, MO, and accepted a position at Dupont where he worked for...

Scott Leslie Padgett

Scott Leslie Padgett

Sep 29, 2023

Scott Leslie Padgett, 70, of Moberly, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at his home. 

Scott was born on May 14, 1953, in Moberly, Missouri, to Ernest and Thelma Padgett.

Scott graduated from Moberly Senior High School in 1971. He accepted a position at Associated Electric where he worked for 26 years. After retirement from Associated Electric he...

Izayah James Bayless

Izayah James Bayless

Sep 29, 2023

Infant Izayah James Bayless, of Macon, Missouri, peacefully passed away on September 29, 2023. He was born on August 12, 2023, to Dalton (Groseclose) and Angela Bayless.

Izayah is survived by his parents; brothers, Grayson and Xavier Bayless; grandparents, Daniel and Pamela Groseclose, Linda (Chris Stoner) Bayless and Lawrence (Sherry) Bayless; great-grandparents Patsy and Scott Hoskin; great-great-grandparents, Jane and Dan...

Larry Wayne Prather

Larry Wayne Prather

Sep 28, 2023

Larry Wayne Prather, 69, of Cairo, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital.

Larry was born on June 1, 1954, in Cairo, Missouri, to Herman and Myrtle (Davidson) Prather. Larry Prather and Delina Moore were married on December 3, 1971.

Larry spent the majority of his life behind the wheel of his wrecker with...

Richard Dayle Ewing

Richard Dayle Ewing

Sep 25, 2023

Richard Dayle Ewing, age 87, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home with his wife Bonnie by his side, on September 25, 2023.

Richard was born on November 5, 1935, in Macon, Missouri to Willie Lon Ewing and Justina Ann Duncan.

He graduated from Macon High School and from Truman State University in 1959 with a degree in Business...

Vikki Lynn Apel

Vikki Lynn Apel

Sep 21, 2023

Vikki Lynn Apel, age 73, of Moberly, MO, peacefully passed away on September 21, 2023, at her home. 

Vikki was born on September 20, 1950, in Decater, IL, to Harry and Juanita Eddingfield Smith.  She graduated from Stephen Decater High School and from Lewis & Clark Community College in 1982 as an LPN. 

Vikki married Ronald Apel on June 20,...

Randall Wayne Belcher

Randall Wayne Belcher

Sep 20, 2023

Randall Wayne Belcher, 73, of Cairo, Missouri, passed away, at his home, after a short, but toughly fought battle with Advanced Myeloid Leukemia, on September 20th, 2023, with his beloved family by his side.

Randy was born August 20th, 1950, in Birmingham, Alabama to Maburn Ottis Jackson Belcher and Dovie Lois (Vick) Belcher.

Later in life, Randy relocated to the...

Annetta Kay Lingo

Annetta Kay Lingo

Sep 19, 2023

Annetta Kay Lingo, 80, of Moberly, MO, passed away with her family by her side on September 19, 2023, at her home.

Annetta was born on May 6, 1943, in Moberly to Joseph and Francis (Waterfield) Massman.

She married Ronald Lingo on April 23, 1970, and they owned and operated One Stop Furniture Shop as well as rental properties for...

Debra Diane Gittemeier

Debra Diane Gittemeier

Sep 16, 2023

Debra Diane (Chism) Gittemeier, 57, of Cairo, Missouri, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on September 16, 2023, at her home.

Debbie was born on August 26, 1966, in Moberly, Missouri, to Robert and Lois (Myers) Chism.

She graduated from Brashears in 1984 and two years of college at Truman. She was a member of the Cairo Baptist Church.

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Kenneth Ray Norton

Kenneth Ray Norton

Sep 7, 2023

Kenneth Ray Norton, 86, of Madison, Missouri, passed away surrounded by family on September 6, 2023, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Kenny was born on September 21, 1936, in Barboursville, Kentucky to Benjamin and Anna (Stewart) Norton. He married Margaret “Peggy” Rossner on March 2, 1957, in Union City, Indiana.

Kenny was a social man who loved music, singing,...

Rita Carol Woodson

Rita Carol Woodson

Sep 6, 2023

Rita Carol Woodson, 86, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023, at Ravenwood Terrace Senior Living.

Rita is survived by her two children, Brenda Woodson and Chris Woodson; three granddaughters, Jessica, Jennifer and Kristi Jo; four great-grandchildren, Sydnie, Blake, Cheyenne and Jayci; one great-great-grandson, Oliver; extended family and friends.

A private service will be held at a...

Larry Leon Beal Sr.

Larry Leon Beal Sr.

Sep 2, 2023

Larry Leon Beal, age 80, of Moberly, Missouri, was called home on September 2, 2023.

Larry was born on September 28, 1942, in Crocker, Missouri, to Benjamin Dewey Beal and Eva Joanne Russell.

He married Pensa Irene Birdsong on June 20, 1966, in Salisbury, MO

Larry worked for Toastmaster for more than 21 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing, playing...

Ronald Fayne Wilson

Ronald Fayne Wilson

Aug 31, 2023

Ronald Fayne Wilson, age 61, of Moberly, Missouri passed away on August 31, 2023, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Ron was born on August 2, 1962, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, to Gordon and Bessie (Stephenson) Wilson Sr.

He graduated from Excelsior Springs High School and from DeVry Institute in Kansas City, MO, in 1987 as a Tech Major. He...

Ernest Eramon Whisenand

Ernest Eramon Whisenand

Aug 28, 2023

Ernest Eramon Whisenand, age 82, of Higbee, MO, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 , at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Ernest was born in Newton, Iowa, on February 28, 1941. He was the son of the late Thame and Ruth (Scoville) Whisenand. He married Judy (Janson) on December 27, 1963 , in Kirksville, MO.

Ernest was a hard...