Obituaries

Betty Maupin

Betty Maupin

Sep 24, 2018

Betty Maupin, 85, of Higbee, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Heritage Hall, Centralia, Missouri. Betty was born July 23, 1933 in DePue, Illinois to John and Dora (Marsett) Hall. Betty loved fishing, watching Western movies and Saddle up Saturday's". She enjoyed baking, was known for her hoarding of candy, and loved animals. She was preceded in...

Brian Dunwoody

Brian Dunwoody

Sep 21, 2018

Brian K. Dunwoody, age 50, of Moberly became a member of Heartbeat of a Hero after passing away September 21, 2018 at University Hospital. Brian was born on November 5, 1967 in Moberly to Shirley (Farris) and Fred Dunwoody. He graduated from Moberly High School and then from Quincy Technical College. After receiving his degree, Brian became an over the...

Melvin J. (Mel) Vilt

Melvin J. (Mel) Vilt

Sep 19, 2018

Melvin J. Vilt age, 69, of Moberly, Mo. passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at his home. Mel was born April 4, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, to James Fredrick and Agnes Ann (Novotny) Vilt. He served his Country in the United States Airforce for 20 years before retiring in 1988. Mel was a...

Margaret Bollman

Margaret Bollman

Sep 18, 2018

Margaret Jean Bollman, 68, of Moberly, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018. She was born to Paul Cleek Sr. and Emma Jean Raines Cleek on the 20th day of September, 1949 in Fayette, MO. Margaret was a member of North Park Baptist Church. She loved reading, canning fresh fruits and vegetables and crocheting. She was a great cook and often...

Mary A. McDaniel

Mary A. McDaniel

Sep 10, 2018

Mary A. McDaniel, 76, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018, at Moberly Nursing & Rehab. Mary was born November 19, 1941, in St. Genevieve, Missouri, to John Joseph and Rosina (Klein) Mergelkamp. She enjoyed ceramics, quilting, sewing, and collecting Precious Moments. Mary was an avid reader, liked to garden, and was a huge fan of Elvis....

Dennis Musick

Dennis Musick

Sep 10, 2018

Dennis Keith Musick, 55, of Moberly, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 10, 2018 at his home. Dennis was born March 9, 1963 in Mexico, MO to James Musick and Janice Bennett Musick. He graduated from Moberly High School and MACC, and completed his education in 1985 at Truman State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice....

Stephen Kindell

Stephen Kindell

Sep 9, 2018

Stephen William Kindell, 70, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 in Macon, MO. He was born in Moberly on February 19, 1948 to William Otis Kindell and Dorothy Louise Sumpter Kindell. In 1976 he was united in marriage to Jackie Helming in Moberly who survives at home. He is also survived by two children, Toby Kindell (Chelsey) and children, Caleb,...

Mary Welch

Mary Welch

Sep 9, 2018

Mary Rose Welch, 76, of Moberly, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at her home. Mary was born March 14, 1942 in Thompson Falls, MT to Kenneth Soule and Elise Mebust Soule. After graduating nursing school, she married Lee Welch on June 11, 1966 in Rollins, Wyoming. Mary and Lee relocated to Moberly in 1969. She enjoyed sewing clothes for...

Chad McCutchen

Chad McCutchen

Sep 8, 2018

Chad McCutchen, 44, of Callao, MO passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born in Kirksville, MO on August 6, 1974 to Calvin McCutchen and Victoria Eitel McCutchen. Chad attended Kirksville High School. In the late 90’s he relocated to Callao where he has spent the last 20 years. Chad enjoyed camping, fishing,...

Dale R. Smith

Dale R. Smith

Sep 6, 2018

Dale R. Smith, 87, of Columbia, formerly of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Dale was born to James E. and Bessie (Jones) Smith on April 29, 1931 in Kansas City, Missouri. He served his country in the U.S Navy. Dale and Shirley Alexander were married on October 3, 1953 and were going to celebrate 65 years...

Donald Burkett

Donald Burkett

Sep 6, 2018

Donald M. Burkett, 81, of Moberly, passed away September 6, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Don was born March 1, 1937 in Grand Ridge, IL to Menzie Burkett and Mary Failey Burkett. He was a graduate of Milton High School in WI. Don served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1955 through 1959....

Bradley Kruse

Bradley Kruse

Sep 4, 2018

Bradley Glenn Kruse, age 59, of Huntsville, MO passed away September 4, 2018, at his home. Brad was born on January 3, 1959 in Sterling, IL to Glenn and Betty Weaver Kruse. He graduated from Fulton High School (Class of 77) and Illinois State University in 1982 with a degree in Vocational Agriculture. On July 31, 1982 he married Jane...

Donald G. Willis

Donald G. Willis

Sep 4, 2018

Donald G. Willis, 84, of Huntsville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Moberly Nursing & Rehab. Donald was born March 4, 1934, in Brunswick, Missouri to Emmit and Mary Edith (Sweargin) Willis. He served his Country in the Army during the Korean War. Donald is survived by his son, Earl Willis of Huntsville, Missouri. No services are...

Casey Hendren

Casey Hendren

Sep 3, 2018

Casey Hendren, 40, of Moberly, Missouri passed away on September 3, 2018, at his home with his family by his side. Casey was born July 18, 1978, to William and Esther (Martin) Hendren in Moberly, Missouri. He married Veronicca Crewse. Casey was a roofer during his working career, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Local...

Willard Neal

Willard Neal

Aug 29, 2018

Willard Andrew “Buddy” Neal, 87, of Moberly passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at his home. Buddy was born August 20, 1931 in Moberly, MO to William A. Neal and Gracie Lee Crutchfield Neal. On June 16, 1951 he married Mona Mae Rodgers in Moberly, MO and they spent many wonderful years together. Buddy was a truck driver...

Gail Benson

Gail Benson

Aug 29, 2018

Gail Benson, 79, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on August 29, 2018, at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation. Gail was born June 25, 1939, to Myrl and Viola (Jaeger) Sanders in Glasgow, Missouri. There are no services scheduled at this time. Cremation has been accorded by Million Taylor Funeral Homes of Moberly, Missouri. To send flowers or a memorial gift...

James R.  Tuggle

James R. Tuggle

Aug 17, 2018

James "Jim" Tuggle of Moberly passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018, at his home from colon cancer. He was born September 27, 1951, in Higbee, Missouri, to the late Richard and Evelyn (Westfall) Tuggle. He married Elinor Grimes in 1973. Jim was employed by AB Chance-Hubbell Power Systems and retired after 49 years of service. He also served as...

Dealia Bolles

Dealia Bolles

Aug 13, 2018

Funeral services for Dealia Bolles age 84, of Higbee Mo, will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Million Taylor Funeral Homes of Moberly. Burial will follow in the Higbee City Cemetery with John Bill Spilman officiating. Dealia passed away on August 11, 2018, at a local care facility. Deaila was born on September 25, 1933,...

Matthew  Brian  Jones

Matthew Brian Jones

Aug 13, 2018

Matthew "Matt" Brian Jones age 54 of Curryville, MO passed away on August 13, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Matt was born on January 31, 1964, in Moberly, Mo to the late Gerald and Alice Kramer Jones. As a child, Matt loved riding horses, through his life he enjoyed riding four wheelers, shooting pool, fishing, and...

Julia Faye Clubine

Julia Faye Clubine

Aug 11, 2018

Julia “Judy” Faye (Bradley-Sharp) Clubine, age 76, of Moberly Missouri left her earthly body peacefully on Saturday, August 11th, 2018. Julia was at home with family after a brief hospital stay. She had been visited by family and friends during her final days with us. Judy was born on August 31st, 1941, in Clark Missouri to James Paxton Grimes Bradley...