Obituaries

Jerry Joe Wilson

Jerry Joe Wilson

May 18, 2024

Jerry Joe Wilson, age 79, of Moberly, MO passed away May 18, 2024, in Moberly, Missouri.

Joe was born on October 4, 1944, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Paul Wilson and Jewell (Caudill) Wilson. He graduated from Harmony High School. In 1978, he moved to Moberly, MO, and continued working with Orscheln Farm and Home where he worked for more than 40...

Betty Jean Colley

Betty Jean Colley

May 12, 2024

Betty Jean Colley, age 81, of Clark, Missouri, passed away at home surrounded by family on May 12, 2024. 

Betty was born on February 2, 1943, in Sturgeon, Missouri, to Henry Johnson Riley and Mable Irene (Barron).  

Betty married Homer Colley on July 16, 1960, in Higbee, Missouri.

She graduated from Renick High School in 1960. She worked at Agler Grocery, the...

Helen Mae Reed

Helen Mae Reed

May 11, 2024

Helen P. Reed, 96 of Moberly passed away May 11, 2024. Helen Mae was born March 13, 1928 to Ray Patton and Ethel Mae (Lemley) Pennell on the family farm in Trenton, (Grundy County), Missouri. She graduated from Trenton High School in 1945. In 1950 she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of Missouri –...

Shanna Lynne Christenson

Shanna Lynne Christenson

May 11, 2024

Shanna Lynne Christenson, age 30, of Higbee, Missouri, passed away surrounded by family on May 11, 2024, at home.

Shanna was born on August 11, 1993, in Columbia, Missouri, to Robert and Jane Clark.  She graduated from Higbee RVIII School and from Sam Browns’s Cosmetology in 2013 with a degree in Cosmetology.  She owned her own salon in Higbee, Missouri.

She married...

Karen Beth Haak

Karen Beth Haak

Apr 29, 2024

Karen Beth Haak passed away April 29, 2024 after a battle with cancer.  Karen was born October 27, 1952, in Moberly, Missouri, the daughter of Elbert and Mildred (Major) Haak.Karen graduated from Moberly High School and attended Moberly Junior College.  Karen received her teaching degree from Northeast Missouri State University. Karen also received her Masters in Teaching from William Woods...

Bonnie Dillard

Bonnie Dillard

Apr 29, 2024

Bonnie Sue Dillard, age 63, of Moberly, MO, passed away on April 29, 2024, at her home. 

Bonnie was born on November 25, 1960, in Hidalgo, Texas, to Norbert Edward Newmann and Willie Jean Harris.  She graduated from Mercedes High School in Texas in 1979. During her senior year she was a Sergeant at Arms in the Pep Squad.  Bonnie was...

Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver

Apr 28, 2024

Michael Anthony Oliver, 65, transitioned to heaven peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Aspire Senior Living.

Michael was born December 28, 1958, in Moberly, Missouri, to Geneva (Oliver) McQuary and Wilson Smith.

Michael was a brakeman on the railroad as well as a chef for many years.

Michael was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather, cousin, nephew and friend. He would...

Larry Robert Simmerman

Larry Robert Simmerman

Apr 28, 2024

Larry Robert Simmerman “Zippo,” son of Virgil and Mamie Simmerman, was born August 2nd, 1941, in Osceola, Iowa, and went to be with the Lord, with his wife Joanne at his side, on Sunday, April 28th, 2024, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, MO, at the age of 82.  

Larry graduated from Clarke Community High School in Osceola, Iowa in 1960,...

Marilyn Brumer

Marilyn Brumer

Apr 27, 2024

Marilyn Joyce Bernhardt Brumer died peacefully at the home of her daughter, Janet Gully, in Clifton Hill, MO, on April 27, 2024, at the age of 86.  She was surprised and delighted by the visit from all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that came to see her over the Easter Holiday.  She was touched by all the love they showed...

Glenn Edwin Burton

Glenn Edwin Burton

Apr 16, 2024

Glenn Edwin Burton, 97, of Zephyr Hills, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, at Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly, Missouri.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.

Mary Evelyn Spangler

Mary Evelyn Spangler

Apr 16, 2024

Mary Evelyn Spangler went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 16, 2024.  Mary was born June 7, 1928, to Jack and Mary Lee (Miles) Prewitt.  She was united in marriage to Robert Spangler on February 18, 1956, and they were the parents of Lee, Mary, and Rob.

Mary graduated from Kirksville Teachers College and taught in...

Jeffery Lynn Walz

Jeffery Lynn Walz

Apr 16, 2024

Jeffery Lynn Walz, age 64, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, at Aspire Senior Living in Moberly. 

Jeff was born on December 31, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri to Harold George Walz and Deeanne Jane (Brown) Walz. He graduated from Salisbury High School in 1978. He worked most of his life in janitorial and floor care services...

Rodes Davis Lyon

Rodes Davis Lyon

Apr 14, 2024

Rodes Davis Lyon, 92, of Higbee, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Rodes was born on July 16, 1931, to Odie and Louise Lyon in Higbee, Missouri. He graduated from Higbee High School he then joined the United States Army. He then went on to manage the family farm.

He is preceded in death...

Hartley Harold Huntsman

Hartley Harold Huntsman

Apr 14, 2024

Hartley Harold Huntsman, age 74, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on April 14, 2024, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Hartley was born on August 21, 1949, in Moberly, Missouri, to Glen and Lucille Huntsman. He graduated from Renick High School in 1967. He later accepted a job as a Conductor with Norfolk and Southern Railroad and...

Shirley June Davies

Shirley June Davies

Apr 9, 2024

Shirley June Davies, 92, of Moberly, Missouri, was reunited with her husband, two children and other family when she went home to the Lord on April 9, 2024, at Mark Twain Assisted Living in Moberly, Missouri.

Shirley was born on June 11, 1931, in Moberly, Missouri, to Ernest and Carrie (Rains) Lowry.

She married Nicholas Davies on January 5, 1950, they were...

Hugo Unit Torri

Hugo Unit Torri

Apr 9, 2024

Hugo Unit Torri, 96, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation in Moberly.Hugo was born May 14, 1927, to Joe and Dema (Bonuchi) Torri. On December 25, 1951, he married the love of his life Hilda Pitney who after 68 years of marriage preceded him in death on January 18, 2020....

Dakota Lee Carter

Dakota Lee Carter

Apr 6, 2024

Dakota Lee Carter, age 29, of Huntsville, MO, passed away on April 6, 2024.

Dakota was born on December 17, 1994 in Moberly, MO, to Teresa Carter and Israel Gonzalez.  He graduated from Moberly High School.

He enjoyed spending time with his children and family, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, playing football with his son and daughter, making music, singing, and overall...

Rebecca Lape

Rebecca Lape

Apr 6, 2024

Rebecca Ann Lape, 72, died April 6, 2024, in Moberly, Missouri.

Ms. Lape was born April 24, 1951, in Aberdeen, Maryland to Harlan Lape and Virginia (Morris) Lape, both deceased.

She earned a Master’s degree in English literature from Missouri State University and an undergraduate degree from Drury University, both located in Springfield, Missouri.  She was a gypsy-like free spirit who enjoyed...

William Earl Pollard

William Earl Pollard

Apr 5, 2024

William Earl (Wild Bill) Pollard, 72, of Moberly, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5th, 2024, peacefully at home. Bill was born the youngest child and only son to Billie and Martha Pollard on June 24, 1951, in Moberly, MO. He married Wanda Loudermilk when they were both teenagers and had two children during their ten-year marriage.

Bill worked tirelessly to...

Velda Wilson

Velda Wilson

Apr 4, 2024

Velda Joleen (Hicks) Wilson, age 71, of Moberly MO, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on April 4, 2024, at South Hampton Rest House in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on October 21, 1952, in Moberly, Missouri, to James (Jim) Hicks and Virginia (Ginger) Vawter. She graduated from Moberly High School

She met and married Randy Wilson on March 24, 1972, in...