Obituaries

Elizabeth Louise Gravitt

Elizabeth Louise Gravitt

Jun 29, 2023

Elizabeth Louise Gravitt, 75, of Moberly, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2023, at her home in Moberly.

Elizabeth was born on June 25, 1948, to Cleo William and Katie Eravi Noah Schofield in Moberly, Missouri.

On March 10, 1969, Elizabeth married Henry Gravitt, they celebrated 54 years of marriage this year.

Elizabeth...

Dustin Martin

Dustin Martin

Jun 21, 2023

Dustin Martin, 32, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on June 21, 2023, at his home.

A full reflection of Dustin's life and service information to come in the following days.

Local arrangements are under the direction of PATHWAY-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, Missouri 65270 (660) 263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.pathwaymemorial.com.

Garland M. Lessley

Garland M. Lessley

Jun 16, 2023

Major Garland M. Lessley completed more than twenty-six years in the United States Air Force. His final assignment was as Assistant Chief, Operating Location M, Air Force Civil Engineering Support Agency, Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado.

Born January 29, 1945, in Moberly, Missouri, Major Lessley graduated from Stephen Decatur High School, Decatur, Illinois in 1963. Garland married Connie May Garner....

Danny William Avery

Danny William Avery

Jun 16, 2023

Danny William Avery, age 73, of Moberly, Missouri, peacefully passed away, June 16, 2023, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, Columbia, MO.

Dan was born on April 4, 1950, in Moberly, Missouri, to William Robert and Helen Virginia (Roberts) Avery.

He graduated from Sunnydale Academy in 1968; he also attended Moberly Junior College. He married Elaine Williams on May...

Virginia Pauline Williams

Virginia Pauline Williams

Jun 14, 2023

Virginia Pauline Williams, age 96, of Moberly, MO, passed, on June 14, 2023, at her home. 

Virginia was born on August 8, 1926, to Edward and Helen Gabriel in Chicago, Illinois.

She moved to Waucoma, IA, at the age of 5. Virginia was the owner & operator of Curly Corner Beauty Shop for over 50 years.

Virginia was a...

Kenneth Dale Kyser

Kenneth Dale Kyser

Jun 13, 2023

Kenneth Dale Kyser, 78, of Moberly, MO, passed away June 13, 2023, at The Neighborhoods Nursing Home Facility in Columbia, Missouri.

Kenneth was born November 1, 1944, in Clinton, Missouri, to Edward A. Kyser, Sr. and Blanche Roush Kyser. He was married to Janet Lorenson Kyser on November 21, 1981, at the Monroe City United Methodist Church.

He is preceded...

Charles 'Bill' William Hatter Jr.

Charles 'Bill' William Hatter Jr.

Jun 13, 2023

Charles (Bill) William Hatter Jr, age 80, of Macon, MO, went home to the Lord, on June 13, 2023, at North Village Park.

Bill was born on November 17, 1942, to Charles William and Dessie Darlene (Everhart) Hatter.

Bill graduated from Mountain View High School in 1962 and while attending school he was working on the family farm.

Bill enlisted...

Robert Lee Holley

Robert Lee Holley

Jun 12, 2023

Robert Lee Holley, age 67, of Columbia, MO, went home to the Lord, on June 12, 2023, at University Hospital. 

Robert “Bob” was born on April 3, 1956, to Leon Holley and Francis Dampers (Holley).

Bob graduated from Higbee High School in 1974 and he moved to Columbia, MO and accepted a position as a concrete laborer, at Little Dixie...

Esther Gail Warren

Esther Gail Warren

Jun 10, 2023

Esther Gail Warren, 68, of Centralia, Missouri, passed away surrounded by family on June 10, 2023, at her home.

Gail was born on October 4, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Vernice Fowler and Patricia Ann Chaney.

She graduated from Madison High School and Moberly Area Community College with a degree in Medical Transcription. She worked for the Veteran’s Hospital...

Candice Joyce Daves

Candice Joyce Daves

Jun 8, 2023

Candice Joyce Daves, 39, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on June 8, 2023, at her home.

Per the family's request, there will be no services.

Local arrangements are under the direction of PATHWAY-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, Missouri 65270 (660) 263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.pathwaymemorial.com.

Geraldine "Gerri" Marie Hill

Geraldine "Gerri" Marie Hill

Jun 2, 2023

Geraldine ‘Gerri’ Hill (Sumpter), 47, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away surrounded by family on June 2, 2023, at The University of Kansas Medical Center.

Gerri was born on January 18, 1976, to Bill and Geraldine Sumpter (Guthrie) in Columbia, Missouri.

She Married Jeff ‘Nelson’ Hill on July 8, 1994, in Moberly, Missouri.

Gerri enjoyed camping, fishing, floating in her pool,...

Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

May 29, 2023

Shirley Smith, 85, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023, at Mark Twain Assisted Living.

A full reflection of Shirley's life to come in the following days.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Local arrangements are under the direction of PATHWAY-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, Missouri 65270 (660) 263-7284. Condolences may be left online...

Faith Joan Keneipp

Faith Joan Keneipp

May 26, 2023

Faith Joan (Roberts) Keneipp, 82, of Moberly, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 26, 2023, at Macon Healthcare Center.

Faith was born on September 11, 1940, in Dover, New Jersey, to Paul and Lillian (Hunden) Roberts.

On June 21, 1969, Faith Roberts and Rodney Keneipp were wed in Kellogg, Iowa.

She became a kindergarten and first grade...

Kathleen Ruth Fullmer

Kathleen Ruth Fullmer

May 25, 2023

Kathleen R. Fullmer, 84, of Moberly, Missouri, went home to the Lord on May 25, 2023, at her home.

Kathleen was born on April 2, 1939, in Boulder, Colorado, to Martin and Elenor (Mendina) Gurule.

She was a member of the Seven Day Adventist Church; she enjoyed reading and studying her bible. Kathleen was a wonderful homemaker and mother.

She...

Donald Lee Avery

Donald Lee Avery

May 24, 2023

Donald Lee Avery, 76, of Hallsville, Missouri, went to be with his wife in the Lord’s kingdom on May 24, 2023, at Fulton Manor.

Donald was born on February 5, 1947, in Moberly, Missouri, to Virgil and Dorothy (Herron) Avery.

He graduated from Moberly High School and from Tour Cross Country School with a degree in Commercial Driving. He moved...

Doris Lorraine Watkins

Doris Lorraine Watkins

May 23, 2023

Doris Lorraine (Potter) Watkins, 85, of Huntsville, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 23, 2023, at her home.

Doris was born on December 24, 1937, in Renick, MO to Harold and Mary ‘Juanita’ (Fainter) Potter. She graduated from Moberly High School. Doris worked for 25 years at Loma Linda and enjoyed every minute of it.

On April...

Robert A. Todd

Robert A. Todd

May 22, 2023

Robert (Bob) Alexander Todd, 69, was born on June 30, 1953, in Chillicothe, Missouri, to the late Freddie and Mona (Soule) Todd. Robert passed away on May 22, 2023, peacefully at his home in Moberly, MO with his family surrounding him. He had been ill for a few years.

Robert lived in Costa Mesa, California, where he loved to surf!...

Jeffrey Paul Benton

Jeffrey Paul Benton

May 20, 2023

Jeffrey Paul Benton, 54, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on May 20, 2023.

A full reflection of Jeffrey's life and service information to come in the following days.

Local arrangements are under the direction of PATHWAY-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, Missouri 65270 (660) 263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.pathwaymemorial.com.

Russell Lavon Sumpter Sr.

Russell Lavon Sumpter Sr.

May 18, 2023

Russell Lavon Sumpter Sr., age 90, of Moberly, Missouri, went home to the Lord on May 18, 2023, at his home.

Russell was born on May 31, 1932, in Higbee, Missouri, to Wayland Spencer Sumpter and Cora Mae (Coliver) Sumpter.

Russell and Marguerite Guthrie were wed in Moberly, Missouri.

He honorably served in the United States Army in the Korean...

Carol Lynette Butler

Carol Lynette Butler

May 6, 2023

Carol Lynette Butler, age 60, of Higbee, MO passed away on May 6, 2023, at her home.

There will be no services held at this time.

Local arrangements are under the direction of PATHWAY-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, Missouri 65270 (660) 263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.pathwaymemorial.com.

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