Obituaries

David Tooley

David Tooley

Jan 7, 2025

David Tooley, age 62, of Madison, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital surrounded by his family.

David was born July 18, 1962, in Burlington, IA, to Carl and Joan (Barger) Tooley. He graduated from Moberly High School in 1981. After graduation, he worked various jobs in California and Ohio before settling down in the Madison...

Glenn L. Leathers, Jr.

Glenn L. Leathers, Jr.

Jan 4, 2025

Glenn L. Leathers, Jr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, of Cairo, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025. 

Glenn was born on January 31, 1936, in Fairfield, Iowa, to Glenn L., Sr. and Rebba (Keeler) Leathers. He grew up in Fairfield and graduated from Fairfield High School in 1955. Glenn was united in marriage to Sandra K. Flayharty on August...

Todd E. Reese

Todd E. Reese

Dec 31, 2024

Todd E. Reese, age 52, of Moberly, MO, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

Todd was born on March 23, 1972, to Kathy Sue (Derboven) and Donald E. Reese. He was a self-taught man who worked in roofing and the fast-food industry. He was a great cook, loved to fish and loved participating in his children’s lives.

He...

Kathleen Reese

Kathleen Reese

Dec 30, 2024

Kathleen Elma Reese, age 90, of Moberly, MO, departed to be with Christ on December 30, 2024, at the Macon Health Care Center, where she had been a resident since breaking a hip in September 2022.

Kathleen was born in Milford Township, OH, on January 20,1934, the youngest of six children of Ira Willard Beerbower and Ardis Lorene Hootman. She graduated...

Hershel William Clark

Hershel William Clark

Dec 29, 2024

Hershel William Clark, age 94, of Moberly, MO passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, December 29, 2024.

Hershel was born on April 27, 1930, in Stover, MO, to Dewey and Anna Belle (Woods) Clark. He met and married Gladys Oliver of Cairo, MO, on October 31, 1953, and they celebrated 53 years together before her passing.

He worked...

Tabatha G. Linton-Bennett

Tabatha G. Linton-Bennett

Dec 28, 2024

Tahatha G. Linton-Bennett, age 57, of Columbia, MO, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her residence.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Pathway-Millard Family Funeral Chapel, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, MO 65270 (660)263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.pathwaymemorial.com. 

Roberta M. Brockman

Roberta M. Brockman

Dec 28, 2024

Roberta Marie Brockman, age 95, of Moberly, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her residence. 

She was born on February 27, 1929, to Otis and Ammie (Payton) Rainer. She was united in marriage to Gary Brockman.  Roberta worked at Ben Franklin, and volunteered at NECAC and Moberly Tower Apartments. She was voted as “Someone You Should Know”. 

Roberta is...

Cilas E. Wamsley

Cilas E. Wamsley

Dec 27, 2024

Cilas Eugene Wamsley was born on Friday, January 3, 2020, at 1:23 p.m. to Cody Wamsley and Kayla Wester, becoming the little brother to Liam Wester. On Friday, December 27, 2024, at 4:21 a.m., Cilas joined our Heavenly Father.

Cilas was greatly loved by his large family including his paternal grandparents, Tony and Melissa Wamsley (Maw Maw and Papa); maternal grandmother,...

Betty Jean Janney

Betty Jean Janney

Dec 26, 2024

Betty Jean Janney, age 92, of Salisbury, MO, went home to her Lord and her first love on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Pioneer Skilled Nursing, Marceline, MO.

Betty Jean was born on March 6, 1932, in Sedalia, MO, to Ray and Eva Belle (Crane) Bennett. She graduated from Hughesville High School in 1950. She worked at Sears in Moberly for...

Gary "Don" Fife-Patterson

Gary "Don" Fife-Patterson

Dec 24, 2024

Gary “Don” Fife-Patterson, age 61, of Boonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at home. 

Don was born on April 4, 1963, in Moberly. He graduated from Westran High School, Tulane University and SLU School of Law and accepted a position as Attorney Supervisor at Social Security where he worked for more than 22 years. He also served in...

Dawn Marie McDowell

Dawn Marie McDowell

Dec 23, 2024

Dawn Marie McDowell passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, in her Moberly home, surrounded by family. 

Dawn was born on November 5, 1952, in Kansas City, MO, to Adra and Glenn Burton. Dawn graduated from Lathrop High School in Lathrop Missouri. She attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. Dawn was employed for several years by Sears and Robuck as...

Viola "Vi" Marie-Neil Barton

Viola "Vi" Marie-Neil Barton

Dec 23, 2024

Viola “Vi” Marie-Neil (Garth) Barton, age 93, of Moberly, MO, went on to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 23, 2024.

Vi was born on February 4, 1931, in Moberly, MO, to Lawrence and Gertrude (Oliver) Garth. She graduated from Moberly High School and went on to earn a degree in nursing, becoming a Registered Nurse. She loved...

Thereasa Lynn Smith

Thereasa Lynn Smith

Dec 18, 2024

Thereasa Lynn Smith, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at her home in Clifton Hill, MO.

A full reflection of Thereasa's life will be posted soon.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Pathway-Millard Family Funeral Chapel, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, MO 65270 (660)263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.pathwaymemorial.com. 

George Martin Gravitt

George Martin Gravitt

Dec 18, 2024

George Martin Gravitt, age 88, of Moberly, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at home surrounded by family and friends at 4:07 a.m.

George was born on September 13, 1936, in Moberly, MO, to Jack and Rosie Anna (Rockenfield) Gravitt. He was employed by Orscheln as a Laborer, where he worked for more than 23 years. 

He enjoyed fishing, being...

Evelyn R. Spicer

Evelyn R. Spicer

Dec 15, 2024

Evelyn Roberta Spicer, age 86, of Davenport, IA, (formerly of Moberly, MO) passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Evelyn married Charles Spicer in 1954 in Moberly, MO and then went on to reside in Mexico, MO.  She moved to Davenport, Iowa in 2007 with David and Theresa.

Evelyn loved her children, grandchildren,...

Lois E. Martin

Lois E. Martin

Dec 10, 2024

Lois E. Martin, age 83, of Moberly, MO, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 3:00 a.m..

Lois was born on October 13, 1941, in Council Bluffs, IA. She graduated from Macon High School in 1960.

Lori is survived by her daughter, Julie Martin, of Moberly, MO; grandchild , Trisha Waton-Henry, of Moberly, MO; great grandchildren, Sam Nabors,...

Lloyd J Smith

Lloyd J Smith

Dec 6, 2024

Lloyd Junior Smith, age 70, of Moberly, MO, went to heaven on Friday morning, December 6, 2024, at his home.

Lloyd was born on June 11, 1954, in Chillicothe, MO, to Kenneth and Martha Jean Smith. He graduated from Moberly High School and from Moberly Area Community College. On April 30, 1972, he married Donna Banker at St. Pius X Church....

Cheryl Sue Freeman

Cheryl Sue Freeman

Dec 6, 2024

Cheryl Sue Freeman, age 69, of Clark, MO, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, December 6, 2024, at University Hospital in Columbia. 

Cheryl was born on March 31, 1955, in Madison, MO, to Oliver Richard and Helen Grace (Lepper) Freeman.  She graduated from Madison C-3 High School in 1973. 

Cheryl was a loving, caring mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother....

Brian Van Thornhill

Brian Van Thornhill

Nov 25, 2024

Brian Van Thornhill passed away Monday, November 25, 2024. He was born March 18, 1977, in Clark, Missouri, while working and living in that area for most of his life.

Brian was a skilled trim carpenter and flooring installer, with most of those skills either natural or self-taught. Brian loved creating projects and showed pride in their completion. Brian spent several...

Patricia Ann Mason

Patricia Ann Mason

Nov 25, 2024

Patricia Ann (Kobs) Mason, 77, of Moberly, died November 25th at Ravenwood Terrace Assisted Living, following a battle with cancer.

 Pat was born November 16th, 1947 in Burlington, IA to Edward and Grace (May) Kobs. Her family moved to Moberly where she attended St. Pius X School and graduated from Moberly Jr. College - Lower Division in 1965.

 Pat worked for over...

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