Obituaries

Geneva M. Boles

Geneva M. Boles

Nov 2, 2015

Geneva M. Boles,91,of Higbee passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Mark Twain Assisted Living in Moberly. Geneva was born February 16, 1924 in Higbee, Missouri to Dawson and Dora (Dilts) Robb. She enjoyed playing Bingo. Her husband, Porter Boles preceded her in death in 1985. Survivors include; sons: Raymon Boles of Sturgeon, Missouri and Jerry Boles of Mexico,...

Maxine Rosalind Hatchel

Maxine Rosalind Hatchel

Oct 31, 2015

Former Twelve Mile resident Maxine Rosalind (Johnson)Hurt Hatchel, 94, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 in Jefferson Manor, Kokomo, Indiana. Born November 14, 1921, in Twelve Mile, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Rosa Gustafson Johnson. On June 26, 1954, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, she was married to Dennis E. Hurt who preceded her in death on...

Merle Thornhill

Merle Thornhill

Oct 27, 2015

Merle Thornhill, 86, of Renick, went to join her son, Joel, in Heaven, 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2015. She is survived by her husband, William; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. All loved her and will miss her greatly.

Martha M. Pratte

Martha M. Pratte

Oct 25, 2015

Martha Mae Pratte, 88, formerly of Moberly passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. Martha was born to Chester and Mattie (Sweezer) Lilly on May 24, 1927 in Moberly, Missouri. Her faith was most important in her life only above the love she had for her children and grandchildren. She...

William "Bill" "Smitty" Smith

William "Bill" "Smitty" Smith

Oct 22, 2015

William “Bill” “Smitty” Smith, 60, of Moberly passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Bill was born to the late Bobby E. and Betty Louise (Adkisson) Smith on May 19, 1955 in Moberly, Missouri. He was to say the least, a huge Ram’s lover and follower. He enjoyed watching and talking about...

Gail Davidson

Gail Davidson

Oct 16, 2015

Gail Lee Davidson, 70, of Neosho, MO, formerly of Moberly, MO, passed away October 16, 2015 at Freeman Hospital. Gail was born September 15, 1945 in Moberly, MO to Charles Marionand Esther Mae (Nichols) Davidson. Having served in the U.S. Army from 1965 -1968; Gail was a patriotic American who loved his country and often shared that love of country...

Dysart Wilson

Dysart Wilson

Oct 11, 2015

Dysart “Dykie” Eugene Wilson, 57, of Moberly, passed away at his home Sunday, October 11, 2015. Dysart was born August 13, 1958 in Moberly to James Eugene Wilson and Billie Janelle Hutton. He was a lifelong resident of Huntsville and a graduate of Westran High School. On September 10, 1994 he married Tracy Ann O’Brink, who survives of the home....

Martha (Crosswhite) Hall

Martha (Crosswhite) Hall

Oct 9, 2015

Martha J. Crosswhite Hall, 80, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Moberly on October 9. Born in Albia, Iowa, Martha was the youngest child of Robert and Velma John Burton. The family later moved to Moberly where Martha completed her education. On November 24th, 1951, she married Charley Crosswhite who preceded her death in 1999. Martha enjoyed her role...

Danny Arnold

Danny Arnold

Oct 5, 2015

Dan Arnold, 81, of Macon, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 10, 1934, in Macon, MO to H.P. Arnold and Helen Hopper Arnold Vance. Dan graduated from Macon High School in 1952 and from the University of Missouri in 1956. On June 12, 1955, he married Iris Brammer at...

James Harris

James Harris

Oct 2, 2015

James Harris Jr., 58, of Moberly, passed away on October 2, 2015 at Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation in Moberly, Mo surrounded by his family. James was born July 23, 1957 in Brookfield, Mo to James Harris Sr. and Vera Dodson Harris. He relocated to Moberly in 1993 where he worked as a printing press operator. James enjoyed bowling, hunting,...

Willis Peery

Willis Peery

Sep 29, 2015

Willis W. Peery, 70, of Moberly, MO, passed away September 29, 2015 after a short illness. He was born August 8, 1945 in Trenton, MO, the son of Kenneth W. Peery and Clara Maye Cooper Peery. On November 15, 1970 he married Paula Paul in Adair County, MO. Willis worked as an assistant manager at Bridgestone/Firestone Tire Company for thirty-two...

Ollie Stuck

Ollie Stuck

Sep 25, 2015

Ollie Kathryne Stuck, 97, of Sand Springs, OK passed away in Sand Springs on Friday, September 25, 2015. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Pathway Memorial Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Sugar Creek Cemetery. The funeral procession will leave the...

Oliver Nichols

Oliver Nichols

Sep 24, 2015

Oliver “Bud” Nichols, 83, of Higbee, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO. Bud was born on September 30, 1931 in Columbia, MO to Joseph Lawrence Nichols and Nellie Francis Carlos Nichols. He married Mary Hughes on June 27,1953 in Huntsville, MO and she survives of the home. He worked for Toastmaster and its predecessors...

Deborah Boettger

Deborah Boettger

Sep 24, 2015

Deborah Boettger, 62, of Moberly, passed away September 24, 2015 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO surrounded by her family. Deborah was born to Louis Ray Smith and Beverly Stull Smith on May 12, 1953 in Omaha, Nebraska. She has resided in Moberly for over twenty years where she worked as a Certified Nurse Aid. Deborah was a member of...

Mary  Belle Bailey

Mary Belle Bailey

Sep 22, 2015

Mary Belle Bailey, 92, of Higbee passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Moberly Nursing & Rehab. Mary was born to Joseph Earl and Ella Mae (Kenepp) Westfall on July 17, 1923 in Fayette, Missouri. She married Denzel Bailey and spent her days as a homemaker taking care of her family. Mary was a member of the Higbee Baptist...

Freddie O’Neal

Freddie O’Neal

Sep 21, 2015

Freddie Joe O’Neal, age 80, of Moberly, MO, passed away surrounded by his daughter Joy, his grandkids and many friends on September 21, 2015 at his home. Fred was born on March 30, 1935 in Fayette, MO to Henry Edward O’Neal and Laura Pearl Grapes. In 1964 he moved to Kansas City, Mo and accepted a job as a small...

Ronald "Ron"  Belzer

Ronald "Ron" Belzer

Sep 14, 2015

Ronald "Ron" Belzer, 67, of Higbee, Missouri passed away on Monday, September 14th, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was surrounded by his family. Ron was born to Les and Mattie (Coffman) Belzer on December 18, 1947 in Moberly, Missouri. He was lucky enough to have two great loves in his life. In 1967, he married his high...

Wilma Lee Hepburn

Wilma Lee Hepburn

Sep 14, 2015

Wilma Lee Hepburn, 88, of Moberly passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015 at the Valley View Health & Rehab in Moberly. Wilma was born to the late Robert Monroe and Ethel Lee (Ball) Moss on January 24, 1927 in rural Madison, Missouri. She married the late Emmett “Smoky” Hepburn in April of 1950 and were married nearly 46 years...

Ronald Silkwood

Ronald Silkwood

Sep 6, 2015

Ronald Virgil Silkwood, 69, of Clifton Hill, passed away September 6, 2015 in Lexington, MO. Ronald was born July 19, 1946 in Braymer, MO to Virgil Eston Silkwood and Reba Nadine Clevenger Silkwood. He married Marsha Jackson Devenport in Liberty, Tx on December 15, 1981. Ronald worked as a heavy equipment operator for pipeline companies before retiring in 2014. He...

Kenneth Minor

Kenneth Minor

Sep 6, 2015

Kenneth Leroy Minor, 75, of Moberly, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 6, 2015. He was born March 22, 1940 in Moberly to William Minor and June Brown Minor. He served his country honorably in the National Guard and as a Reserve of the Army from March of 1959 until his deployment with the United States Army to...

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