Obituaries

Oct 4, 2021

Claude Lee “Duck” Horton of Chillicothe, MO. passed away Monday, October 4, 2021. Duck was born February 3, 1942 to Paul Horton and Mayme Dell VanHorn in Wheeling, MO. Duck married Sharon Dudley on October 2, 1951 at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. He served in the Navy and worked in construction operating bulldozers.

Duck loved...

Oct 2, 2021

John William Shirley Jr., 76, of Hale, Missouri formerly of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away at Hedrick Medical Center Saturday, October 2, 2021.

John was born September 27, 1945 in Braymer, Missouri to parents John William Shirley Sr. and Neta Hooper Shirley. He graduated from Norborne High School. John married the love of his life, Frances Haley December...

Sep 26, 2021

Jay Edwin Stith passed away on September 26, 2021.

Jay was born on July 14, 1934 in Chillicothe, MO. to Audrey Faye (Rupe) and Everett Ralph Stith of Chillicothe, MO. Jay married Betty Tipton on April 27, 1984 in Chillicothe MO. He spent 4 years in the United States Air Force.

Jay was a Loader...

Sep 26, 2021

Jolene Beth Fox, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021. Jolene was born August 24, 1947 to Virgil and Dorothy (Hughes) Kirby in Creston, Iowa. Jolene married John. O. Fox on October 5, 2002 at the First Christian Church of Chillicothe. She worked as a Customer Support Technician providing assistance to others in the banking industry.

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Sep 26, 2021

Louis Arvin Kuhn 84 years old formerly of Stover, MO. passed away September 26, 2021, at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his family.

Louis was born on August 14, 1937, to Philp Kuhn and Ruth Streiff, in St. Louis, MO.

Louis was a Korean War Veteran serving in the Navy from 1954-1958. Louis...

Sep 23, 2021

Kyle Hibner, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 24, 2021.

Kyle was born January 21, 1959 to Lloyd H. and Ruth H. McClure Hibner in Springfield, Missouri. He had a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Liberty University. Kyle married Angela Rives on October 1, 1983. He was a Logger and Taxidermist for many years.

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Sep 14, 2021

Frances Isabelle Meek, 90, of Osborn, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Cameron Regional Medical Center.

Frances was born February 05, 1931 in Maysville, Missouri to parents Hugh Albert Roach and Mary Lottie (Dabler).

Frances graduated from Maysville High School in 1949. Frances married Leith Ellwood Meek on March 16, 1952. She became...

Sep 14, 2021

Joan Ann Gamblian, 78, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Indian Hills Care Center.

Joan was born January 15, 1943, to parents Aloysius Nevins and Frances Bush Nevins in Queens, New York. She managed several businesses throughout her life including restaurants and bars.

Joan loved to have a good time. She...

Aug 27, 2021

Mary Lee Ireland, 82, of Trenton, MO, passed away on August 27, 2021 at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center in Mt. Vernon, MO.

Mary was born on November 23, 1938 in Modena, MO to the late Loren Kenneth Smith and the late Edith Irene Hamilton Smith.

Mary attended Modena Grade School and Princeton High School...

Aug 14, 2021

Luann Kennedy, 78, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away at Hedrick Medical Center Saturday, August 14, 2021, with her daughter by her side.

Luann was born October 14, 1942 to parents, Rullen and Merinda Poulsen Wyler in Pocatello, Idaho.

Luann enjoyed doing puzzles and crocheting. Her family was very important to her, she loved spending time...

Aug 10, 2021

William Clay Anderson, 57, of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away in Kansas City, Missouri, Tuesday, August 10th, 2021.

Clay was born January 6th, 1964 to parents Andy Anderson and Karen Stevenson-Brown in Chillicothe, Missouri. Clay graduated from Chillicothe High School and earned several certificates and an Associate’s Degree. He enlisted in the United States Army where he served...

Aug 6, 2021

Patricia (Pat) Ann Clark, age 79, a resident of Hale, MO., passed away on Friday August 6, 2021 after a battle with Covid at St. Luke’s North in Kansas City, MO.

Pat was born the daughter of Robert (Burr) Wilkison and Lillie (Koehley) on December 5, 1941, in Chillicothe, MO. She went to school in Bedford, MO...

Aug 6, 2021

Wilma Louise Meneely, 97, of rural Meadville, Missouri passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at her residence.

Wilma was born the daughter of Edna (Colton) and Buel Littrell on March 27, 1924, in rural Wheeling, Missouri. Wilma graduated from Wheeling High School and Chillicothe Business College and worked as a secretary for TWA until her marriage....

Aug 5, 2021

Mildred Louise Hoch, 100, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Morningside Center.

Mildred was born January 25, 1921 in Cameron, Missouri to parents Willard H. and Bessie Walker Lollar. She was a 1940 graduate of Lock Springs High School. Mildred married Kenneth W. Hoch October 8, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas. She retired...

Jul 31, 2021

Jerry Lee Lucas Sr., 81, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away at his home Saturday, July 31, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born January 4, 1940 in Chillicothe, Missouri to parents Ralph Hamilton Lucas Sr. and Ila Lucille (Sammons) Lucas. He served in the United States Army from 1958 until 1964. He was in the 25th...

Jul 10, 2021

Carroll LeFever Truesdell, 90, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Hedrick Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Carroll was born January 6, 1931 to parents George Walter and Madis Mae LeFever Truesdell in Chillicothe, Missouri. He was a 1951 graduate of Chillicothe High School. Carroll entered the United States Air Force in 1951...

Jul 8, 2021

Daniel Ray Redick, 62, of Laclede, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Daniel was born March 17, 1959 to parents Donald Ray Redick and Marion Fallaschek Redick in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He married Victoria Jean Speichinger on February 14, 1997 (in the Love Boat) in Kansas City, Missouri. He was an Owner Operator...

Jul 4, 2021

Dale Curtis Whiteside, age 90, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on July 4, 2021, at his residence.

Dale was born the son of Earl and Bessie (Miller) Whiteside on the family farm in Chillicothe, Missouri, on October 19, 1930, during the Great Depression. He attended a one-room school for his first eight years of education...

Jul 4, 2021

Norma Dean Toot, 91, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away July 4, 2021 at Hedrick Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Norma was born in Lock Springs, Missouri November 25, 1929 to parents Ross Otha and Erma Illee Tiberghien Rader. She was a graduate of Wheeling High School. She worked as a school cook, office worker and her...

Jun 21, 2021

LaRenda Ann Lollar, 55, of Chillicothe, MO passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. LaRenda was born January 24, 1966, in St. Joseph MO, the daughter of Gary Karnes and Sandy Gillilan. She was a 1984 graduate of Chillicothe High School. She was united in marriage to Richard Wayne Lollar on August 19, 1984, in Chillicothe, MO. She worked as...