Obituaries

Leslee Stahlschmidt
Nov 2, 2020
Leslee Kay (White) Stahlschmidt, 65, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away, Monday November 2, 2020 at her home. Leslee was born on January 7, 1955 in Springfield, Illinois and raised by her mother, Barbara Lou Brammer White and step father, Franklin White. She graduated from Moberly Senior High School in 1973. In her free time, Leslee loved doing anything and everything...

Mary McClain
Oct 24, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Davis McClain, 74, of Huntsville, MO, transitioned into eternal life on Saturday, October 24, 2020, among the love and support of her family. Mary was known as a child to be called “Lizbeth”. She was born in Huntsville on February 21, 1946 to her parents, Walter Virgil Davis and Mary Lucille Oliver Davis, who have both preceded her...

Larry Johnson Sr.
Oct 24, 2020
Larry Dean Johnson Senior, 71, of Moberly, Missouri passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Larry was born on February 23, 1949 in Fayette, Missouri to William Everett Johnson and Mallie Ann (Gravitt) Johnson. After high school, Larry served honorably in the United States Navy until 1972 as PN3. He earned the National Defense...
Russell Edward Shepard
Oct 24, 2020
Russell Edward Shepard, 91, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Russell was born May 6, 1929, to Joseph and Mary Marie (Ahrens) Shepard in Desoto, Missouri. He served his country in the United States Navy as a Gunner's Mate Third Class from 1952 un until 1956. During his career, Russell worked for Medal Gold Dairy in...

Lorna Reynolds
Oct 23, 2020
Lorna Reynolds, age 80, of Cairo, MO left this Earth on Friday, October 23, 2020. She was born and raised in the state of Minnesota by her parents Elmer and Lillie Thompson. Lorna met Truman in California and they were married in Las Vegas, NV on August 15, 1964. They moved to Cairo, MO where they celebrated 56 wonderful years...
David Weirich
Oct 22, 2020
David Weirich, 64, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on October 22, 2020, at his home. David was born March 22, 1956, to Robert and Phyllis (Bohler) Weirich. Cremation has been accorded by Million Taylor Funeral Homes of Moberly, Missouri. No services are scheduled. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of David Weirich please visit our Sympathy...

Wilma Vincent
Oct 18, 2020
Wilma Ruth Vincent, 86, of Holliday, MO passed away at her home October 18, 2020. Wilma was born April 2, 1934 in rural Audrain County, Thompson, MO, to Fred and Clara Smith Gibler. She attended grade school at the Pine School in Audrain County, the Jacoby School in Monroe County and then the Madison School also in Monroe County. Wilma...

Jim Heathman
Oct 17, 2020
James Dale Harold Heathman, 65, of Moberly, MO passed away on October 17, 2020 at Moberly Nursing and Rehab. He was born October 14, 1955 in Moberly to James “Leonard” Heathman and Ethelene “Toot” Granneman Heathman. Jim was a 1974 graduate of Moberly High School and on March 19, 1994 he married Cindy Penton. The majority of his life revolved...

Van Jordan
Oct 17, 2020
Van Dell Jordan, age 73, reached the clearing at the end of his path on October 17th, passing quietly at home in his sleep. Van Dell was born on December 8th 1946, the third son of Bill and Wilmoth Jordan. He grew up with his parents and two older brothers on a farm north of Clifton Hill, Missouri. Van Dell...
Benjamin Harold Cupp
Oct 16, 2020
Benjamin Harold Cupp, 73, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on October 16, 2020, at his home. Benjamin was born October 21, 1946, to Luther and Rose (Howard) Cupp in Moberly, Missouri. Cremation has been accorded by Million Taylor Funeral Homes of Moberly, Missouri. No services are scheduled. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Benjamin Harold...

Wesley McArtor
Oct 10, 2020
Wesley Allen McArtor, age 36, of Fulton, MO, went home to the Lord on October 10, 2020 at his home in Fulton, MO. Wes was born January 27, 1984 in Concordia, KS, to Jimmy McArtor and LouAnn Wiechert McArtor. They moved to Columbia in 1985. He attended Moberly Public School and then obtained his GED. In 2007 he moved to...

Jodie Jackson
Oct 8, 2020
Remembering Jodie Elijah Jackson June 3, 1932 – October 8, 2020 Jodie Elijah Jackson entered his eternal life, with the Jesus he loved so much, on October 8th, 2020. Jodie was born to Bertha Bland Jackson and Wilburn Harrison Jackson on June 3rd, 1932, in Gloster, Amite County, Mississippi. Jodie attended grade school and high school in Natchez, graduating in...
Barbara Joyce Gravitt
Oct 8, 2020
A memorial visitation & funeral service for Barbara will be held Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Million Taylor Funeral Homes. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Barbara Joyce Gravitt please visit our Sympathy Store.

Nancy Humphrey
Oct 3, 2020
Nancy Joan Humphrey, 77, of Moberly, passed away October 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family after losing her battle with cancer. Nancy was born to Charles Cloud and Glenna Della Price Cloud in Dayton, Ohio on August 11, 1943. She graduated from high school in Dayton, Ohio and was later married there to William R. (Bill) Humphrey...

Timothy Watson
Sep 30, 2020
Timothy Earl Watson, 70, of Huntsville, MO passed away at his home September 30, 2020. Tim was born August 9, 1950 in Moberly, MO to Howard Watson and Irene (Halliburton) Watson. He was a graduate of Moberly High School and MAJC. Tim worked for AECI at Thomas Hill for twenty-six years prior to retirement. He served honorably in the United...

Herman Butler
Sep 29, 2020
Herman Ray “Ray” Butler passed away on September 29, 2020 at a local care facility. He was 97 ½ years young. Ray was born April 12, 1923 in Salem, Arkansas to Theodore Austin Butler and Eddy Taylor Butler. On November 27, 1942 he married the love of his life, Maxine Ridgeway in Twin Falls, Idaho. She preceded him in death...
Karen Marie Bailey
Sep 29, 2020
Karen Marie Bailey, 76, formerly of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on September 29, 2020, in Fenton, Missouri. Karen was born to Donald Clarence and Helen E. (Payne) Portell in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 9, 1944. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Bailey; brothers: Jimmy Portell, Michael Portell and Keith Portell. Karen is survived by her...

Gerald King
Sep 25, 2020
Gerald Richard King, 81, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at his home. Gerald was born November 19, 1939 to Elmer Elwood King and Irma L. (Willets) King. He was born and raised in New Boston, Illinois where he graduated. In 1968, he married Anna May Newton in Joy, Illinois. He was a lifetime member of the...

Barbara Gravitt
Sep 22, 2020
Barbara Jean Gravitt, 80, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Barbara was born March 22, 1940 in Prairie Hill, Missouri to Eugene Fletcher and Geneva (Washam) Fletcher. She lived her whole life in the Randolph County area. Barbara loved kids, so many years she was a babysitter and she also work for Head Start. In her free...

Victoria Blair
Sep 21, 2020
Victoria Louise Blair, 53, of Armstrong, Missouri went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Victoria was born on January 3, 1967 in Joplin, Missouri to Truman and Gunile Cox. She married Donald Blair July 16, 1988 in Joplin, Missouri and the two spent over 32 years together. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Victoria...