Obituaries

Sep 23, 2021

Noel F. Keen, 80, of Moberly passed away on Thursday, September 23rd at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Noel was born April 25, 1941 in Clifton Hill, Mo as the second son to J. Cecil Keen and Vera Lee (Dodd) Keen. He was the younger sibling to the late Bob Keen. He spent many of his early years searching for...

Sep 21, 2021

Arno E. Denney, 89, of Centralia, Missouri, passed away on September 21, 2021, at Moberly Regional Medical Center. Arno was born July 3, 1932, in Lingo Township, Missouri, to Roldolph L. and Elizabeth I. (Chrisman) Denney. He married Dorothy Mae Smith in 1956 and shared 64 years together before she passed away. He was a hard worker, no matter what...

Sep 19, 2021

Thomas (Tom) Jefferson Kitchen, Jr., 80, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on September 19, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1941 in Chariton County, Missouri to Thomas J. and Mary Ruth (Moss) Kitchen. He earned his high school diploma from Moberly Junior College in 1959, while working for Temple Stephens Warehouse. In October, 1959, Tom enlisted in the United...

Sep 11, 2021

Marian Darlene Downing, 90, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on September 11, 2021, at her home. Marian was born October 21, 1930 to Merritt and Nellie (Lyman) Hulme in Iowa. Marian was a homemaker and enjoyed her garden, strawberries, grapes and peonies. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was always known to have a variety of homemade cookies...

Sep 10, 2021

Linda Joy Howard, 74, of Moberly passed away at her home, surrounded by family on September 10, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Linda was born April 13, 1947 in Moberly, MO to William “Bill” Avery and Helen Roberts Avery.  She was a lifelong resident of Moberly and a graduate of Moberly High School.  On March 15, 1964 in Moberly,...

Sep 9, 2021

Samson Gene Hess, 48, of Moberly, passed away September 10, 2021 at his home.  Samson was born May 1, 1973 in Moberly to Bruce Hess and Pam Briscoe Hess. He was a graduate of the Moberly Public Schools and a lifelong resident. 

On Valentine’s Day in 2007 he was united in marriage to Trisha Bollman and they spent fourteen happy years...

Sep 9, 2021

Sep 6, 2021

James Allen Blakley, Sr., 74, of Moberly, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Jim was born on February 18, 1947 in Moberly to Allen Martin Blakley and Evelyn Larson Blakley.  His father passed away when he was only 8, but he said he was blessed to have Robert (Butch) McCowan, his God Parents, Gene and...

Sep 5, 2021

Norma Sue McLean (83) was born January 14th, 1938 in Moberly Missouri to Neoma (Goodman) and Carver Mallory.  After bravely fighting through numerous health issues over the span of several years, Norma went to her eternal home in heaven on September 5th, 2021.   She was able to spend her last days on earth at her house, surrounded by family and...

Sep 4, 2021

Deana Kay Hundley, 73, of Moberly, MO passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Moberly Regional Medical Center with her son and daughter at her side. 

Deana was born on October 14, 1947 in Moberly, MO to Max Dean Turner and Virginia Jenkins Turner and was raised by her maternal grandparents, Russell and Ruby Jenkins.  She was a graduate of Moberly...

Sep 3, 2021

Donna Wilson Palmgren, 68, of Excello, Mo., passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 3, 2021. Donna was born in Winston-Salem, NC on January 3, 1953, to Margaret (Manring) Wilson and Harold E. Wilson. She graduated from Higbee High School in 1971, and attended business travel school in Minneapolis, MN. Donna always had...

Sep 2, 2021

Kellie Ann McConnell, 61, of Huntsville, Missouri, passed away on September 2, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. Kellie was born March 15, 1960, in Moberly, Missouri, to Douglas and Betty (Ames) Heaston. She was a very dedicated and hard worker and worked for Chariton Park as a nurse’s aide for 18 years. She loved to...

Aug 27, 2021

Helen L. Foster, 86, of Cairo, Missouri, passed away on August 27, 2021, at her home. Helen was born June 4, 1935, to Ralph William and Mary Ann (Lucas) Powers in Excello, Missouri. Helen graduated Cairo High School in 1952. She was a member of the Jacksonville/Cairo Unity Church. She joined Cairo #180 Order of Eastern Star in 1980. She...

Aug 26, 2021

Michael Ray Henderson, 60 of Moberly, passed away at his home on August 26, 2021 with his family and several friends by his side. 

Mike was born on August 11, 1961 in Moberly to Orville Henderson and Shirley Stinnett.  He was a lifelong resident of Randolph County.  Mike was a graduate of Cairo High School and obtained an Associate’s Degree from...

Aug 25, 2021

Ila Dean Brockman White, 84 of Moberly, passed away quietly at her home on August 25, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Ila was born in Creston, Iowa on March 29, 1937 to Wilson F. Jennings and Nellie F. Metcalf Jennings.  She was a 1955 graduate of Moberly High School and she worked for Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator for many...

Aug 22, 2021

Glenn David Bloss, 71, of Huntsville, Missouri, passed away on August 22, 2021, at University Hospital, Columbia, Missouri, with his family by his side in the end. Glenn was born February 5, 1950, to Wilbert Cecil and Wilena Mae (Barnes) Bloss in Moberly, Missouri. He was a member of Sweet Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughters: Kimberly R. Cash...

Aug 22, 2021

Gertrude Mae Bloss, 69, of Huntsville, Missouri, passed away on August 22, 2021, at Moberly Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Gertrude was born January 26, 1952, in San Jose California, to John Victor and Elizabeth Margaret (Sanders) Chilton. She was a member of Sweet Springs Baptist Church. Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn David Bloss....

Aug 22, 2021

Gloria L. Wilcoxson, 87, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on August 22, 2021, at her home. Gloria was born November 22, 1933, to Jasper and Vivian Cox. She was a very self sufficient lady who liked to take care of things herself and not have to ask for help. She was a wonderful cook and would always make sure her...

Aug 20, 2021

Stephanie Demory Lawson, 50, of Lancaster, MO passed away August 20, 2021 at her home after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 14, 1970, in California to Jim and Sue Demory.

Stephanie was always “quite a handful” and it took a village to raise her, including her Grandparents Robert and Sarah (Barnhart) Beeler, both deceased. Her...

Aug 20, 2021

Ryan Michael Unger, 45, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away August 20, 2021.  Ryan was born May 31, 1976 to Michael Unger and Dana Lynn Heathman Unger.

Ryan was raised by his mother Dana Ballinger and his stepfather Michael Ballinger from the age of two. Michael was instrumental in helping him hone his mechanical skills. The two rebuilt a 1969 Camaro from...