Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Martha Imogene Smith
Mar 15, 2013
Martha Imogene Garrett Smith, 88 of Moberly, MO went to be with our Lord on March 15, 2013. Martha loved her family and always looked forward to visits from her sons and grandchildren. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth E. Smith; son, Kenneth M. Smith and siblings. Martha is survived by her sons: Billy Smith, Lloyd...
Karen Sue Clark
Mar 15, 2013
Karen Sue Westfall Steiman Clark, 64 of Higbee passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO. Karen Sue was born to Robert and Evelyn (Orton) Westfall on January 21, 1949 in Higbee, MO. She enjoyed sewing and quilting. She loved her grandbabies and they all loved “Granny Sue”. She was preceded in death by her...
Garnett Gerlee Reynolds
Mar 11, 2013
Garnett “Gerlee” Reynolds, 93 of Higbee passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. Gerlee was born to the late Roscoe and Leona (Summerfield) Gipson on October 24, 1919 in Huntsville, Missouri. She married the late William Reynolds on November 10, 1945. Gerlee worked for State Farm in the accounting department for many years before...
Virginia Sue Bonham
Mar 6, 2013
Virginia Sue Bonham, 77 of Moberly passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the Moberly Nursing and Rehab. Arrangements are pending at this time. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Virginia Sue Bonham please visit our Sympathy Store.
Dorthy Catherine Wright
Mar 4, 2013
Dorthy Catherine Wright, 87 of Moberly passed away Monday, March 4 2013 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. Dorthy was the widow of the late Leland Lavern Wright and daughter of Frank and Genevieva Heddinghaus. She was a bookkeeper and clerk for Heddinghaus Hardware store,and cost accountant for Square D. Corp in Los Angeles, CA. She worked as a LPN...
Betty Ann Kendall
Feb 17, 2013
Betty Ann Kendall, 78 of Moberly passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. Betty was born to the late Richard and Victorine (Derboven) Spicer on March 9, 1934 in Randolph County, MO. She married William “Bill” Kendall on September 27, 1952 and he preceded her in death in 2009. She belonged to the St. Pius...
Ronald Herbert Bartels
Feb 12, 2013
Roland Herbert Bartels, 68 of Moberly passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at the Moberly Nursing and Rehab. Roland was born to Herbert Lewis Bartels and Eleanor Cecilia Partheader Bartels on May 31, 1944 in St. Louis, MO. He worked for Con Agra as a Quality Control Manager for 20 years. He had a great love for the outdoors and...
Catherine Williams
Feb 12, 2013
Catherine Williams, 89 of Moberly, Mo passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at the University Hospital in Columbia. Catherine was born to the late Joseph Bunton and Sophia Ellen Rose Bunton on February 19, 1923 in Macon, Missouri. She attended nursing school and worked for the Woodland Hospital in the operating room. She was a wonderful, caring nurse who was...
Esther C. Zeltner
Feb 7, 2013
Esther C. Zeltner, 46 of Moberly passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born January 1, 1967 to John Zeltner and Linda King in Tehachapi, California. Esther went to Salisbury High School where she was on the basketball team. She loved the outdoors; fishing, camping and swimming. She enjoyed softball and played on...
Donald Wayne Rogers
Feb 7, 2013
Donald Wayne Rogers, 65, of rural Higbee passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013. Donald Wayne was born January 23, 1948 to the late Merle L. Rogers and Lorraine (Dutcher) Rogers on January 23, 1948 in Higbee, MO. Donald Wayne is survived by his soul mate, Linda (Grimsley) Rogers, sons Keven L. Rogers (Summer) of Higbee, MO, and Michael D. Rogers...