Obituaries
Virgil Earl Leezer Jr.
Dec 3, 2021
Virgil Earl Leezer Jr., 57, of Higbee, MO, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.
Virgil was born on November 20, 1964 to Virgil Earl Leezer Sr. and Deborah Sue (Wooldridge) Leezer in Canton, IL. He graduated from Salisbury High School in 1983.
In Virgil’s earlier career he worked at A & K Cooperage until taking...
Ernest Clinton Crosswhite
Dec 2, 2021
Ernest Clinton Crosswhite, 65, of Moberly went home to the Lord on December 2, 2021. He had been staying at Pin Oaks Living Center in Mexico, MO.
E.C. was born on July 5, 1956 in Moberly to Ernest Brown Crosswhite and Florence Marie Featherston Crosswhite. He was a graduate of Moberly High School and in 1988 he married Diane Chaloupka.
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Betty Jo Beal
Nov 26, 2021
Betty Jo Beal, 81, of Cairo, Mo, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2021, while visiting family in Lebanon, TN. Betty Jo was born on February 11, 1940 in Jacksonville, MO to Arnold Tuley and Vena Hill Tuley and was a lifelong resident of Randolph County. Through the years, Betty Jo worked as a cashier for Safeway, as quality control...
Charlie Joe Walters
Nov 24, 2021
Charlie Joe Walters, 82, of Moberly passed away quietly November 24, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Tulip, MO on August 3, 1939 to Ottis Walters and Pearl Meyers Walters. Charlie grew up around the Monroe County area and attended school in Madison. He worked for several years as a backhoe operator for Machetta’s Tree Service and Excavating. After...
Juanita Mary Roberts
Nov 21, 2021
Juanita Mary Roberts, 96, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on November 22, 2021, at University Hospital, Columbia, Missouri. Juanita was born July 18, 1925, in Rural Randolph County, Missouri, to Silvesta and Hanna Jane (Hammonds) Stevenson. She married Howard Roberts and were married for over 50 years before he proceeded her in death in 1997. She worked for many years...
Darrell Gene Varnold
Nov 19, 2021
Darrell Gene Varnold entered this world January 7, 1957 to Robert and Patricia Varnold and big brother Bob. He was born in Keokuk, Iowa where he later got a little brother, Curtis.
Darrell grew up and attended school in Keokuk where he played football and was the fastest runner on the track team. He graduated High School in 1975...
Mary Elizabeth McCoy
Nov 18, 2021
Mary Elizabeth McCoy, 72, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on November 18, 2021, at her home. Mary was born November 10, 1949, in Macon, Missouri, to Arlo Barrett and Mildred Lucille(Shawk) Maloney. On September 6, 1966, she married the love of her life, Charles Thomas McCoy, they celebrated 55 years together before he passed away on November 10, 2021. She...
Frank Leo Parsons
Nov 17, 2021
Frank Leo Parsons, age 79, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on November 17, 2021, at Rusk Rehab Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, due to complications following a heart attack. Frank was born on March 23, 1942, in Fairfield, Iowa, to Leo H. Parsons and Marguerite Brill Parsons. He grew up in Birmingham, Iowa, graduating from Birmingham High School in 1958. Afterward,...
Jerry Lee Payton
Nov 16, 2021
Jerry Lee Payton, 86, of Moberly, MO, went home to the Lord on November 16, 2021, at Monroe Manor- Paris, MO.
Jerry was born on June 11, 1935 in Moberly, MO, to Charles Payton and Julia Anderson Payton.
He graduated from Moberly High School. Jerry worked for Norfolk and Southern Railroad for 40 years.
He was a member of the Jefferson Avenue...
Elizabeth Jean Couture
Nov 11, 2021
Elizabeth Jean Couture, 63, of Higbee, Missouri went to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 11th, 2021 at 3:41 pm at University Hospital, Columbia, Missouri surrounded by her family. Jean was born to Irene & Forrest Ogg on May 29th, 1958 in Clarkston, Michigan. After graduating Clarkston High School in 1976, she went on to receive her Associates degree...
Charles Thomas McCoy
Nov 10, 2021
Charles "Charlie" Thomas McCoy, 74, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on November 10, 2021, at Valley View Health & Rehabilitation, Moberly, Missouri. Charlie was born July 26, 1947, to John Charles and Velda Lou (Long) McCoy in Moberly, Missouri. He previously worked for Maloney Electric as an electrician, then went on to work at ABC Electric before he retired. Charlie...
James Earl McReynolds
Nov 5, 2021
James Earl McReynolds, 90, of Clark, MO, passed away surrounded by family on November 5, 2021 at his home.
James was born on April 11, 1931 in Hale, Missouri, to Francis McReynolds and Lydia Lancaster McReynolds. He married Rosenna Kirkendoll in 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri and they shared five children.
He graduated from Hale High School.
James worked as a...
Barbara Sue Muehe
Nov 5, 2021
Barbara Sue (Ornburn) Muehe, 79, of Renick, MO, passed away on November 5th 2021.
“Barb”, daughter of Gilbert and Doris Ornburn and loving wife of John Arthur Muehe, passed away at Boone Hospital in Columbia after a 3-week battle with COVID-19. She is survived by her husband, John, and her five children: Kent (Rhonda), Tracie (Brian), Annette (Mike), Kyle and...
Laurie Marie DeLaney
Nov 4, 2021
Laurie Marie DeLaney, age 41, of Moberly, MO passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at her home with family by her side.
She was born February 8, 1980 in Columbia, MO to Laura “Kay” (McCreery) (DeLaney) Snodgrass and Charles “Dave” DeLaney. Laurie graduated from Moberly High School in 1998, completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at...
James Michael Coyle
Oct 31, 2021
James “Jim” Michael Coyle, 83, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away peacefully and met the Lord on October 31, 2021 at the Clarence Care Center.
Jim was born March 28, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Amos James Coyle, Jr. and Madge Harrison. He graduated from Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School with the Class of 1956, then attended Central Missouri State University...
Dustin Andrew Roberts
Oct 29, 2021
Dustin Andrew Roberts, 35, of Moberly, Missouri, unexpectedly passed away on October 29, 2021, at his home.
Dustin was born on September 28, 1986 in Columbia, MO, to Duane Roberts and Melissa (Clements) Palmatory.
He graduated from Moberly High School and attended Moberly Area Community College and Columbia College.
He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 2006 until 2009...
Gary Wayne Evans
Oct 28, 2021
Gary Wayne Evans, 54, of Jacksonville, Mo, passed away peacefully on October 28th, 2021 at his home surrounded by his wife and loved ones.
Gary was born on November 9th, 1966 to Russell and Joan (Teter) Evans at the Woodland Hospital and Clinic in Moberly, Mo. Gary grew up in Jacksonville, Mo and that is where he stayed for the...
Debra Ann Brown
Oct 27, 2021
Debra Ann Brown, 46, of Moberly, MO passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2021 at her home.
Debbie was born on September 20, 1976 in Rolla, MO to Russel Brown and Barbara Glidewell. She was a loving mother and grandmother who was completely devoted to her family. Debbie was also a best friend, an amazing individual and a beautiful person...
Daniel Lee Langdon
Oct 27, 2021
Daniel Lee Langdon, 67, of Clarence, MO passed away October 27, 2021 at his home.
Danny was born February 2, 1954 in Macon, MO to Donald Langdon and Ruth Groman Langdon. He was a graduate of Cairo High School and spent all his life in the Duncan’s Bridge area. In his early 20’s, Danny joined the United States Air Force...
Hurschell Lee Lain
Oct 25, 2021
Hurschell Lee Lain, 84, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, Columbia, Missouri. He was born on June 1, 1937, in Marceline, Missouri, the son of Omar and Lena (Oliver) Lain. On February 24, 1995, Hurschell was united in marriage to Michelle “Mac” Havens. He graduated from Marceline High School...