Obituaries
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...
Barbara June McCoy
Jul 5, 2025
Barbara June McCoy 94, of Chillicothe, MO passed away on Saturday July 5th, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 31, 1931 to her parents Donald Merle Ewing and Lucille Dust Ewing.
She was a proud member of the St. Columban Catholic Church in Chillicothe and Altar Society. Barbara enjoyed solving...
Melody Kay Munson
Jun 12, 2025
Melody Kay Munson 45, Of Chillicothe, MO passed away on Thursday June 12, 2025 at Hedrick Hospital in Chillicothe, MO. She was born on July 17th, 1979 in Chillicothe, MO to her parents Lawrence Joseph Forck Jr. and Linda Kay Drummond Forck. Melody graduated from Chillicothe High School and had 2 years of education at North Central Missouri College.
Melody married...
Lana Provolt
Jun 5, 2025
Lana Kay (Dykes) Provolt peacefully entered the Gates of Heaven on June 5, 2025, at the age of 72. She passed away in her home in Wheeling, Missouri, surrounded by love.
Lana was born on October 31, 1952, in Trenton, Missouri, to Lavetta (Coon) and Loren Dykes. Raised as a small-town girl in Mercer, Missouri, she graduated...
Rose Anne Pepper
Jun 1, 2025
Rose Anne Pepper, 88, of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at Morningside Center. She was under the care of family, Morningside staff and Shirkey Hospice of Carrollton.
Born on July 15, 1936, in Hominy, Oklahoma, Rose was the daughter of Troy Alfred Shedd and Jane (Blackford) Shedd. She grew up in Maryville, Missouri, until her family moved...
Jerry Dale Sowder
May 24, 2025
Jerry Dale Sowder, 80 of Chillicothe, MO. passed away at his home on May 24, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was born April 12, 1945 in Braymer, MO. to parents Fred Ward Sowder and Madelyn Herriman Sowder.
Jerry was a graduate of Laredo, MO. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country. He...
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