Obituaries
Betty Chloe Bowling
Oct 10, 2025
Betty Chloe Bowling passed away on October 10th, 2025 in Chillicothe, MO at the age of 97. Betty was born in Beatrice, NE on August 3rd, 1928. Her parents, Rollie and Minnie Helm later moved to the Hale area where Betty attended and graduated from Hale High School. During this time, she met Sam Bowling and fell in...
Theo Slattery
Oct 9, 2025
Theo Lucas Slattery passed away on October 9, 2025 in the loving arms of his parents. Born September 12, 2025 he knew nothing but love and care in his time on this Earth. He was a perfect soul taken too soon. His brief stay with us brightened the lives of those around him and enriched our love, friendships,...
Carolyn Ann Brewer
Oct 9, 2025
Carolyn Ann Brewer 87, of Lock Springs, MO passed away on Thursday October 9th, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 11, 1937 to her parents Orville Burton and Nadine McNew Burton. Carolyn married Charles Brewer on January 8th, 1955 and raised a beautiful family together.
She was a member...
George Edward Laurence
Oct 8, 2025
George Edward Laurence age 77, a resident of Chillicothe, MO passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at his residence. George was born the son of Fred and Edith Viola Burress Laurence March 15, 1948 in Trenton MO He was united in marriage to Joyce Elaine “Peterson” Laurence June 29, 1968, in Trenton, MO Joyce proceeded him in death September...
Lyndia Lovell
Oct 7, 2025
Lyndia Lee (Kidd) Lovell, age 76, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 19, 1949 in Edinburgh, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of Marvin and Lois (Snider) Kidd.
On July 7, 1968, she married Delbert “Roy” Lovell at the Trenton United Methodist Church and they spent the next 57 years building a life...
James Benton Totten
Sep 23, 2025
James “Jim” Benton Totten, aged 99, of Chillicothe passed away on the morning of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Morningside Center in Chillicothe peacefully, in his sleep. Jim was born to Ernest and Anna (Couts) Totten on January 11, 1926, in Bigelow, Missouri.
Jim graduated high school from Albany, Missouri. Afterwards, he attended US Navy Flight School, being called into service...
Helen Holck
Sep 18, 2025
Nevertheless, she persisted. Wife, mother, sister, friend….Helen Holck’s time on earth ended but her sprit remains. After 14 ‘bonus’ years from a successful lung transplant, Helen passed away September 18, 2025, in Kansas City surrounded by her family.
She was born on October 16, 1946, in Des Moines, IA to Ardyth and Vernon Hibbing. They moved back to the farm in...
Carol barlow
Sep 17, 2025
Carol Ann Barlow “Ranes” 79, of Chillicothe, Missouri Passed away on Wednesday September 17, 2025 in her home with her loving family. Carol was born in Morenci, Michigan to her parents Harold and Blanche (Howe) Ranes. She graduated high school and went on to be an LPN and worked as a nurse for several years.
Carol is...
Clifford Brewer
Sep 10, 2025
Mr. Clifford Brewer, age 61, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his residence. Clifford was born on November 8, 1963, the son of C.E. and Carolyn (Burton) Brewer.
Clifford was a 30+ year veteran of the United States Army and National Guard. He served three tours during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he...
Ricky Summers
Sep 9, 2025
Ricky (Rick) Dale Summers, age 67, of Chillicothe, Missouri was called to his eternal home Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Rick passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, just as he had asked for.
Rick was born to Alfred (Bud) Summers and Betty Louise Samm on August 19, 1958. Rick lost his mom Betty to...
Steve Anthony Saale
Sep 8, 2025
Steven Anthony Saale, age 71, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe, Missouri. Steve was born the son of Mary Louise (Williams) Darr, on December 7, 1953, in Chillicothe, Missouri. In 2001, Steve married Mary Kae, in Independence Missouri. He retired from the Illinois Railroad where he then...
Lowell Allen Shoultz
Aug 30, 2025
Lowell Allen Shoultz age 83, a resident of the Avalon Community, passed away on Saturday August 30th, 2025, at his home. Lowell was born the son of Michael and Lillie (McClure) Shoultz on March 5th, 1942, in Seymour Indiana. When Lowell was 13 years old, his family moved to the Chillicothe Missouri area. He attended the Chillicothe High...
Frederick Edward Tate
Aug 27, 2025
Frederick (Fred) Edward Tate, 74 of Chillicothe, MO passed away on August 27th, 2025 at Stonebridge Senior Living in Chillicothe, MO. He was born in Spickard, MO on November 24th, 1950 to parents Cecil Tate and Barbara (Clemens) Tate. Later he served in the United States Army.
Fred enjoyed travelling mountains, elk hunting, and fishing! He loved...
Mary Susan Sanson
Aug 27, 2025
Mrs. Mary Susan (Sue) Sanson, 87, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away at 8:20 P.M., Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, September, 3, 2025 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Columban Catholic Church, Chillicothe, Missouri. Burial will in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe, Missouri.
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Michelle Anne Kirkland
Aug 25, 2025
Michelle Anne Kirkland, 53 passed away on August 25, 2025, at Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza in Kansas City. She was born on April 12, 1972, in Jacksonville, Illinois to her parents Donald Baskett and Jacqueline (Lorenz) Baskett.
Michelle always knew how to keep busy. She was a collector of scary dolls, an avid book reader,...
Rita Lois Jacobs
Aug 15, 2025
Rita Lois (Sowder) Jacobs, 87, of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on August 15, 2025, under the care of Shirkey Hospice of Carrollton.
Rita was born on August 4, 1938, at her grandparents Robert and Lula Grace Sowder’s country home in Ludlow, Missouri, to Fred and Madelyn (Harriman) Sowder of Joplin, Missouri. Her childhood...
Emily Jean Dominique
Aug 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Emily Jean Dominique
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished Emily Jean Dominique, who peacefully left us on August 14th, 2025 at the age of 98. Born on November 17, 1926 in Chillicothe, Emily lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a relentless dedication to others.
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Davy Walker
Aug 11, 2025
Davy Lee Walker born October 21st, 1929 in Chillicothe, Mo went to the Lord on August 11th, 2025 at the age of 95. His parents were Scott and Rose (Frasier) Walker.
He lived most of his life in Chillicothe. The exception to this was his short time in Florida, California, and Las Vegas. He worked and eventually...
Sandra Kay Hatfield
Aug 9, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Wade Hatfield was born on August 12, 1943, in Cameron, Missouri, the daughter of Gerald and Vena (Custer) Wade. The young family later moved to Browning, Missouri, where they opened the Wade Funeral Home.
Sandy graduated from Liberty High School in 1960 and went on to work in Kansas City and Browning before beginning her...
Glenda Gillilan
Jul 27, 2025
Glenda Rhoades Gillilan 77, of Chillicothe, MO passed away at Livingston Manor Care Center on July 27, 2025 surrounded by her family. Glenda was born to parents Vaughn and Edith Rhoades on May 30th, 1948 and graduated from Meadville High School. She married Robert Gillilan on June 30th, 1966 at Mount Zoin Church in Humphrey, MO.
Glenda...


