Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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...

