Obituaries

Sep 30, 2021

Tammy Jane Conger, of Moberly, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2021 with her family at her side.

Tammy is preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Minnie Kanatzar; her brother, Omer Lee “Tubby” Kanatzar and her husband, Kerry Conger.

She leaves behind her daughters, Kellie Cashatt and husband, Bryan of Moberly, Kallan Conger and fiancé, Jessie Jennings of Wooldridge; grandson,...

Sep 29, 2021

Amanda Elaine Clary, 29, of Higbee, MO, passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2021 at her home. Amanda was born on August 15, 1992 in Columbia, MO to Stephanie White and Richard Richardson.

Amanda attended Northeast R4 in Cairo, MO and received her GED from Moberly Area Community College. For the past year she enjoyed delivering packages for FedEx. Amanda...

Sep 29, 2021

Donald Gene Riley, age 79, of Holliday, MO, passed away September 29, 2021 at The Bluffs Nursing Home in Columbia, MO.

Don was born on January 26, 1942 in Holliday, MO, to Raymond and Nadene (Hughes) Riley. He graduated from Paris High School in 1960 to become a farmer and later became an over the road truck driver. Don travelled...

Sep 24, 2021

Christina Kaye White Brady was born in Moberly, Missouri to Virginia and Tommy White, on November 21, 1959 and passed away September 24, 2021. Christina was the eldest of three children and attended Madison Grade School, and Moberly High School. She began work at an early age and attended the Nebraska School of Nursing, and Southeast Community College in Lincoln,...

Sep 23, 2021

William L. Hall, 85, of Moberly, Missouri, formerly of Illinois, passed away on September 23, 2021, in Columbia, Missouri. William was born to Rex A. and Opal Marie (Ingram) Hall on February 22, 1936, in Charleston, Illinois. Cremation has been accorded by Million Taylor Funeral Homes of Moberly. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Illinois. To send...

Sep 23, 2021

Noel F. Keen, 80, of Moberly passed away on Thursday, September 23rd at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Noel was born April 25, 1941 in Clifton Hill, Mo as the second son to J. Cecil Keen and Vera Lee (Dodd) Keen. He was the younger sibling to the late Bob Keen. He spent many of his early years searching for...

Sep 21, 2021

Arno E. Denney, 89, of Centralia, Missouri, passed away on September 21, 2021, at Moberly Regional Medical Center. Arno was born July 3, 1932, in Lingo Township, Missouri, to Roldolph L. and Elizabeth I. (Chrisman) Denney. He married Dorothy Mae Smith in 1956 and shared 64 years together before she passed away. He was a hard worker, no matter what...

Sep 19, 2021

Thomas (Tom) Jefferson Kitchen, Jr., 80, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on September 19, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1941 in Chariton County, Missouri to Thomas J. and Mary Ruth (Moss) Kitchen. He earned his high school diploma from Moberly Junior College in 1959, while working for Temple Stephens Warehouse. In October, 1959, Tom enlisted in the United...

Sep 11, 2021

Marian Darlene Downing, 90, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on September 11, 2021, at her home. Marian was born October 21, 1930 to Merritt and Nellie (Lyman) Hulme in Iowa. Marian was a homemaker and enjoyed her garden, strawberries, grapes and peonies. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was always known to have a variety of homemade cookies...

Sep 10, 2021

Linda Joy Howard, 74, of Moberly passed away at her home, surrounded by family on September 10, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Linda was born April 13, 1947 in Moberly, MO to William “Bill” Avery and Helen Roberts Avery.  She was a lifelong resident of Moberly and a graduate of Moberly High School.  On March 15, 1964 in Moberly,...

Sep 9, 2021

Samson Gene Hess, 48, of Moberly, passed away September 10, 2021 at his home.  Samson was born May 1, 1973 in Moberly to Bruce Hess and Pam Briscoe Hess. He was a graduate of the Moberly Public Schools and a lifelong resident. 

On Valentine’s Day in 2007 he was united in marriage to Trisha Bollman and they spent fourteen happy years...

Sep 9, 2021

Sep 6, 2021

James Allen Blakley, Sr., 74, of Moberly, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Jim was born on February 18, 1947 in Moberly to Allen Martin Blakley and Evelyn Larson Blakley.  His father passed away when he was only 8, but he said he was blessed to have Robert (Butch) McCowan, his God Parents, Gene and...

Sep 5, 2021

Norma Sue McLean (83) was born January 14th, 1938 in Moberly Missouri to Neoma (Goodman) and Carver Mallory.  After bravely fighting through numerous health issues over the span of several years, Norma went to her eternal home in heaven on September 5th, 2021.   She was able to spend her last days on earth at her house, surrounded by family and...

Sep 4, 2021

Deana Kay Hundley, 73, of Moberly, MO passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Moberly Regional Medical Center with her son and daughter at her side. 

Deana was born on October 14, 1947 in Moberly, MO to Max Dean Turner and Virginia Jenkins Turner and was raised by her maternal grandparents, Russell and Ruby Jenkins.  She was a graduate of Moberly...

Sep 3, 2021

Donna Wilson Palmgren, 68, of Excello, Mo., passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 3, 2021. Donna was born in Winston-Salem, NC on January 3, 1953, to Margaret (Manring) Wilson and Harold E. Wilson. She graduated from Higbee High School in 1971, and attended business travel school in Minneapolis, MN. Donna always had...

Sep 2, 2021

Kellie Ann McConnell, 61, of Huntsville, Missouri, passed away on September 2, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. Kellie was born March 15, 1960, in Moberly, Missouri, to Douglas and Betty (Ames) Heaston. She was a very dedicated and hard worker and worked for Chariton Park as a nurse’s aide for 18 years. She loved to...

Aug 27, 2021

Helen L. Foster, 86, of Cairo, Missouri, passed away on August 27, 2021, at her home. Helen was born June 4, 1935, to Ralph William and Mary Ann (Lucas) Powers in Excello, Missouri. Helen graduated Cairo High School in 1952. She was a member of the Jacksonville/Cairo Unity Church. She joined Cairo #180 Order of Eastern Star in 1980. She...

Aug 26, 2021

Michael Ray Henderson, 60 of Moberly, passed away at his home on August 26, 2021 with his family and several friends by his side. 

Mike was born on August 11, 1961 in Moberly to Orville Henderson and Shirley Stinnett.  He was a lifelong resident of Randolph County.  Mike was a graduate of Cairo High School and obtained an Associate’s Degree from...

Aug 25, 2021

Ila Dean Brockman White, 84 of Moberly, passed away quietly at her home on August 25, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Ila was born in Creston, Iowa on March 29, 1937 to Wilson F. Jennings and Nellie F. Metcalf Jennings.  She was a 1955 graduate of Moberly High School and she worked for Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator for many...