Obituaries

Nora Mae Gravitt

Nora Mae Gravitt

Jul 2, 2013

Nora M. Gravitt, 82 of Moberly passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Nora was born on April 3, 1931 in Madison, Missouri to Kate (Snider) and Chester Goldie. She married John Thomas Gravitt on April 9, 1946 in Huntsville, MO. She was a homemaker and lived most of her life in Moberly. Nora...

Florine Frances Rathmann

Florine Frances Rathmann

Jun 26, 2013

Asleep in Jesus. Florine Frances Rathmann (86) was born on October 28, 1926 in Iowa Township, Iowa County, Iowa at the farm home of her parents Ernest and Anna (Brockshus) Baack. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John Lutheran Church, Homestead, IA and received her elementary education at St. John’s parish school. After graduating from...

Roland Lee Linneman

Roland Lee Linneman

Jun 25, 2013

Roland “Rollie” Lee Linneman, 64 of Clifton Hill, Mo passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Rollie was born to Orville E. and Ada Belle (Brooks) Linneman on November 11, 1948 in Moberly, MO. He spent his career in the cattle business buying and selling cattle. He retired in 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Orville and his...

Olga Mae Burlage

Olga Mae Burlage

Jun 24, 2013

Olga Mae Burlage, 76 of Moberly passed away Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. Olga was born to the late Charles and Frieda (Helmich) Vaughan on January 8, 1937 in Forest Green, MO. She was an active member in the Zion Lutheran Church of Moberly and a member of the LWML. She loved to square dance...

Kayla Cooke

Kayla Cooke

Jun 18, 2013

Kayla Ann Cooke, 19 of Moberly passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Higbee, MO. She was expecting at 5 months. Kayla attended Family Life Fellowship, loved music and being on Facebook. She was survived by her parents, John and Tara Clark of Moberly; grandmother, Ann Clark of Alabama; brother, John Clark, Jr.; sisters: Amy Clark of Alabama, and Kristy...

Lawrence Elliot Smith

Lawrence Elliot Smith

Jun 7, 2013

Lawrence “Larry” E. Smith, 47 of Jacksonville, Mo passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. Larry was born in San Bernardino, California on October 31, 1965. He later moved to the Belleville, Illinois area where he graduated from Belleville East High School and then attended Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. Larry then went on to...

Marilyn Morlan

Marilyn Morlan

Jun 1, 2013

Marilyn Caroline Wortman Morlan, a longtime resident of Moberly, Missouri, passed away June 1, 2013 at Gower Convalence Center in Gower, Missouri with loved ones at her side. Marilyn was born December 27th, 1922 to Joseph H. and Caroline Wortman in Howard County, Missouri. Marilyn worked as a nurse at Whitaker Hospital for many years. Marilyn was preceded in death...

Michael J. Prewitt

Michael J. Prewitt

May 25, 2013

Michael Prewitt, 31 of Moberly, MO passed away, Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. He was born to Michael Lee and Rosemary (Byrd) Prewitt on July 14, 1981 in Claremore, OK. Michael was a graduate of Moberly High School, and was formerly employed by the Randolph County Sherriff’s Department where he served as a deputy. Michael...

Shirley Bambrough

Shirley Bambrough

May 25, 2013

Shirley Mae Bambrough, 81 of Moberly, MO passed away Saturday May, 25, 2013 surrounded by her family. Shirley was born to the late Dale and Mammie (Saunders) Gibbs on August 1, 1931 in Springfield, IL. She married William Bambrough Sr. on July 12, 1950 in Havana, IL. They moved to the Moberly area in 1979. She was also preceded in...

Betty Diann Stephenson

Betty Diann Stephenson

May 15, 2013

Betty Diann Stephenson, 57 of Columbia passed away on May 15, 2013. Betty was born to the late Donald and Fern (Hulet) Stephenson on April 13, 1956 in Northwest, Missouri. She was also preceded in death by her nephew, Richard Stephenson. Betty is survived by her brothers: Jim Stephenson and wife Louise of Mobile, AL, and Robert Stephenson and Lynette...

Frederick Robert Melchert

Frederick Robert Melchert

May 13, 2013

Frederick Robert Melchert, 87 formerly of Moberly passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 in Columbia, Mo. Fred was born to the late, Fred and Bertha (Schmidt) Melchert on October 31, 1925 in Mt. Olive, Il. He was a farmer for most of his life and loved to read and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. Fred was a great conversationalist....

Jerry Bailey

Jerry Bailey

May 12, 2013

Jerry Wayne Bailey, 38 of Higbee passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013. He was born November 11, 1974 to Kenneth and Rosella (Boerger) Bailey in Moberly, MO. He was a graduate of Sturgeon High School and worked in the construction business for many years. Jerry is survived by his parents: Kenneth and Rosie Bailey of Clark, MO; wife, Tara Bailey...

Donald Lee Robb

Donald Lee Robb

May 10, 2013

Donald Lee Robb, 81, born June 11, 1931 peacefully went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, May 10, 2013 at his residence at Ashley Manor in Boonville, MO. Throughout his life time he embarked upon many business ventures, being the “great salesman” he was. Many will remember him at the car auctions. He successfully owned and operated J.D...

Nadine R. Mitchell

Nadine R. Mitchell

May 8, 2013

Nadine Rachel Hasstedt Mitchell, 73 of Macon passed away May, 8, 2013 at the Twin Pines Adult Care Center, Kirksville, MO. She had been in failing health for several years. Nadine was born on February 21, 1940 near Piqua, KS, the youngest daughter of Rudolph D. and Esther Hasstedt. Nadine married Russell Lee Mitchell on April 14, 1971. She was...

Robert Louis Westfall

Robert Louis Westfall

May 3, 2013

Robert L. Westfall, 88 of Higbee, Mo passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1924 to the late Joseph Earl and Ella Mae Kenepp Westfall. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1946. He married Evelyn Orton in 1946. Robert worked as a material handler for McGraw...

Micheal Lee Drage

Micheal Lee Drage

Apr 25, 2013

Micheal Lee Drage, 50 of Moberly passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Boone Hospital in Columbia. Mike was born to Ray and Patricia (Toalson) Drage on February 16, 1963 in Macon, Missouri. Mike served in the United States Army from 1981 until 1985. He enjoyed fishing and loved music, especially classic rock and old country. He will...

Jack C. Trepton

Jack C. Trepton

Apr 20, 2013

Jack C. Trepton, 91 of Moberly passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the University Hospital in Columbia. Jack was born to the late Charles and Hattie (Lundstrom) Trepton in Trego, Wisconsin. He was a lifetime livestock and grain farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elva (Wood) Trepton. Jack is survived by his son, C.M "Kip" Wood...

Terry Lee Walker

Terry Lee Walker

Apr 13, 2013

Terry Lee Walker Sr 68, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO. Terry was born to the late Wayne and Dorothy (Little) Walker in Quincy, IL. He married Brigitte Kressner on January 20, 1965. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Brigitte(Kressner) Walker of Higbee; sons: Terry Walker Jr. of Moberly,...

Harold Wayne Grapes

Harold Wayne Grapes

Mar 31, 2013

Harold Wayne Grapes, 85 formerly of Higbee passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Harold was born to the late Charles and Opal (Magruder) Grapes in Higbee, MO. Harold married Gladys Smith on September 29, 1948 in Higbee, Mo and were married for over 63 years before she passed away. He worked as...

Richard Lee Closser

Richard Lee Closser

Mar 25, 2013

Richard Lee Closser, 78 of Moberly passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at the North Village Park Care Center in Moberly. Richard was born to the lated Charles T. Closser and Edith Rudy Stanley Closser on October 14, 1934. He spent most of his life working as a truck driver and cab driver in the Moberly Area. He is survived...

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