Obituaries

Dale Eugene Lucas

Dale Eugene Lucas

May 9, 2025

Dale Eugene Lucas, age 73, of Moberly, MO, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at Valley View Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Dale was born on May 4, 1952, but celebrated his birth on June 4, due to clerical error, to Winifred Lucas and Joy Downey. Raised in Renick, he always considered Moberly his hometown. Dale was a member of St. Pius...

Jayson Earl Hess

Jayson Earl Hess

May 8, 2025

Jayson Hess, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, May 8, 2025, after his fight battling aggressive brain cancer.

Jayson was born to Jerry and Joyce (Halterman) Hess on December 18, 1967, was raised in Higbee and a lifelong resident of Moberly. He graduated from Moberly Senior High School class of 1986. Jayson was hired onto Norfolk...

Bessie Cleo Roberts

Bessie Cleo Roberts

May 7, 2025

Bessie Cleo Roberts, age 75, of Paris, MO, walked through the gates of Heaven surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Moberly Regional Medical Center, Moberly, MO.

Bessie was born on December 13, 1949, in Iberia, MO, to Violet I (Riedesel) and Therman E Beal. She graduated from high school in Iberia, MO, and worked as a nurse’s aide...

Janita Kay Freeman

Janita Kay Freeman

May 2, 2025

Janita Kay Freeman, 64, of Moberly, MO, went home to the Lord on Friday, May 2, 2025.

She was born on February 7, 1961, the youngest of three children born to Richard and Rena (Wood) Dale. Janita enjoyed watching racing (specifically Nascar), football (Go Chiefs!), listening to music and boxing.

Janita was preceded in death by her mother; father; brother, Jim Dale;...

Sally M. Riggins

Sally M. Riggins

Apr 28, 2025

Sally Marie Riggins, age 78, of Brunswick, MO, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 28, 2025, at Boone Hospital in Columbia.

Sally was born on February 22, 1947, in Jonesburg, MO, to Wallace and Lida (Collins) Slatten. She was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and putting puzzles together. Sally loved the Cardinals...

Robert Edward Lee Howard

Robert Edward Lee Howard

Apr 25, 2025

Robert Edward Lee Howard, 83, of Moberly, MO, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Bob was born on February 2, 1942, in St. Louis, MO, to Chester and Helen (Teuscher) Howard. He graduated from Moberly High School and on June 1, 1963, was united in marriage to Edith Lovett in Centralia, MO. In 1979,...

William Ray Turner

William Ray Turner

Apr 22, 2025

William Ray Turner, age 95, of Moberly, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 11:15 p.m., surrounded by his loving family at Saint Joseph West Hospital in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri.

Bill was born on May 21, 1929, in Columbia, Missouri, to C. Ray Turner and Marianna (Davenport) Turner. He graduated from Hickman High...

Marjorie Jane Dunbar

Marjorie Jane Dunbar

Apr 16, 2025

Marjorie Jane Bledsoe Dunbar, age 92, of Moberly, MO, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at home.

Marjorie was born on November 9, 1932, in Moberly, MO, to JA & Martha Fern Bledsoe. She graduated from Moberly High School and worked as a bookkeeper at Moberly Jr. College, Montgomery Wards, and JC Penneys. Her last position was with OPAA Food...

Robert William Schlichter

Robert William Schlichter

Apr 12, 2025

Robert William (Slick) Schlichter, passed peacefully from this life at his home in Moberly, MO, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the age of 80.

Robert was the eldest son of Mearl Robert and Elsie Elizabeth (Brooks) Schlichter and was born in the home in Mascoutah, Illinois where he also attended school.

On leaving high school, Bob enlisted in the United States...

George Thomas Graham

George Thomas Graham

Mar 30, 2025

George Thomas Graham, 76, of Clifton Hill, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

George was born on December 10, 1948, in Kansas City, MO, to Jewell Edward and Bertha Margaret (Leach) Graham. He married Teresa Robinett on April 27, 2019, in Mt. Airy, MO.

He worked many jobs including a rancher, mechanic,...

Annette Sue Nichols

Annette Sue Nichols

Mar 28, 2025

Annette Sue Roberds Nichols, 64, of Moberly, MO, passed away surrounded by loving family on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Moberly Regional Medical Center, Moberly, MO.

Annette was born on January 25, 1961, in Bakersfield, CA, to Frank and Fannie (Foster) Roberds. To family and friends Annette was known as Net.

She read her Bible everyday and was a very faithful Christian....

Joseph "Joe" Ronald Ogden

Joseph "Joe" Ronald Ogden

Mar 28, 2025

Joseph (Joe) Ogden, age 87, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2025.

He was born in Rush Run, Ohio, February 23, 1938, to William Ogden and Edris Hartshorne Ogden. He joined the Air Force in 1956 and served his country for four years. He was stationed overseas in Azore. Joe moved to Missouri in 1961. In 1963, he...

Ricky Hubbard

Ricky Hubbard

Mar 28, 2025

Ricky Lee Hubbard, 74, of Huntsville, MO, went to our Lord on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 12:33 a.m. at Pioneer Assisted Living in Marceline, MO. 

Rick was born on August 28, 1950, in Ames, IA. He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia, MO, in 1968. He was a member of East Sedalia Baptist Church in Sedalia and was always...

Jane Ann Moore

Jane Ann Moore

Mar 27, 2025

Jane Ann Moore, 84, of Bucklin, MO, passed away peacefully at Brookfield Healthcare in Brookfield, MO, on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Jane was born December 30, 1940, to Collin M. and Jane E. (Lamb) Moore in the Excello area. She graduated from Macon High School in 1958.

Jane was a lifelong active member of several Southern Baptist churches. Prior to moving to...

Billie R. Hicken

Billie R. Hicken

Mar 25, 2025

Billie Rose Hicken completed her remarkable 99-year journey at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, and is now rejoicing in her eternal home where she has reunited with her loved ones.

Born in Glasgow, Missouri, on February 26, 1926, to William H. and Lucy Kaneer Rose, Billie was the oldest of seven children.

She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Arlene Marie Hudson

Arlene Marie Hudson

Mar 18, 2025

Arlene Marie Hudson, 97, of Moberly, went to be with the love of her life, Duane Hudson, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living in Moberly, Missouri.

Arlene was born February 9, 1928, in Hampton Township (Quad Cities IL). She received her education in a one room schoolhouse, graduated from Erie Illinois H.S. with honors and attended Augustine...

Patricia Lynn Gunn

Patricia Lynn Gunn

Mar 18, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Lynn Gunn, age 77, of Moberly, MO, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1947, to Richard and Margaret (Leeds) Burris.

She was united in marriage to Richard Gunn on January 3, 1965, and was a devoted navy wife.

Pat was known for her gracious manner, her easy way with people,...

Donald Clayton Coons

Donald Clayton Coons

Mar 18, 2025

Donald Clayton Coons, age 94, of Moberly, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Aspire Rehab in Moberly, MO. Don was born on July 24, 1930 in Moberly, MO to Lawrence and Myrtle (Way) Coons.

Don graduated from Renick High School in 1949. He was united in marriage to Iola (Harlan) Coons on December 23, 1950 in Moberly,...

Bonnie June Copas

Bonnie June Copas

Mar 15, 2025

Bonnie June Copas, 76, of Moberly, MO passed away peacefully Saturday, March 15, 2025 at her residence.

Bonnie is survived by her husband Golder Copas of Moberly, 3 sons, James "Billy" Copas, Bobby (Gina) Copas, Golder "Clay" (Christina) Copas, and numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Brothers and Sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton & Margaret Sanders, formerly of Glasgow,...

Joyce Ann Hunter

Joyce Ann Hunter

Mar 13, 2025

Joyce Ann Hunter, age 85, of Moberly, MO, passed away peacefully at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

A graveside service will be held in honor of Joyce on Friday, March 28, 2025 beginning 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Cemetery in Bevier, MO.

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