Obituaries

Addalei White
Jun 26, 2021
Addalei Jae White, 15 months, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2021, at University Hospital in Columbia MO. Addie was born on March 1, 2020, in Columbia MO to Aeris Paulette of Fayette, MO, and Joseph White of Moberly, MO. Despite her short time on earth, she was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around her. Addie will...

Virginia Brengle
Jun 21, 2021
On June 21, 2021, Virginia L. Brengle passed away. She leaves behind 2 sisters, a brother, nephews and a niece, also some dear friends and neighbors who were like family to her. Virginia was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She was affectionately known as Ginny to friends and family. In her younger years, she played softball, was a Girl...

Loretta Lay
Jun 19, 2021
Loretta Jean Riley Lay, 47, of Moberly, MO, went home to the Lord on June 19, 2021. Lori was born on December 23, 1972 to Billy Gene Riley and Juanita Mae Hess in Moberly, MO. Lori was a member of the First Baptist Church of Moberly. She was very caring and had a huge heart to all around her. Lori...
Clyde Albert Neeson
Jun 19, 2021
Clyde Albert Neeson, 60, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on June 19, 2021. Clyde was born December 30, 1960, to Robert Earl and Della Margaret (Rigler) Neeson in Moberly, Missouri. He previously worked for Randolph County Sheltered Industries, where he performed jobs such as recycling and tearing down boxes. Clyde enjoyed riding his bike, walking around while he listened to...

James White
Jun 16, 2021
James “Larry” White, 82, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home in Moberly, Missouri. Larry was born on September 17, 1938 in Randolph County to Fount Leroy White and Marjorie Idell Dale White. Larry was a lifelong member of the Randolph County area. He married Lynda Hammer on May 10, 1963 in Moberly. Larry...

Janet Walsh
Jun 15, 2021
Janet Lynn Walsh, 69, of Moberly, MO passed away on June 15th, 2021 at Moberly Regional Medical Center with family at her side. Janet was born on March 31st, 1952 in Cahoka, IL to Robert “Bob” Gordon and Ruth (Johnston) Gordon. She married Mark Walsh on February 19th, 1974 in St. Louis, IL. Janet moved to Cairo, MO where she...

Ashley Taylor
Jun 11, 2021
Gene Taylor, 76, of Madison, MO, passed into rest, Friday, June 11th. Gene was born on December 12, 1944 in Randolph County to Farrell Taylor and Florence (Johnston) Taylor. He wed Linda Pearl Moore and the two spent many, many wonderful years together. Dear husband of Linda, beloved dad of Donnie Ray, and loved by many nieces and nephews. Gene...

James Scenna
Jun 11, 2021
With a heavy heart, we regret to inform you that on Friday, June 11, 2021, James “Jimmy” Edward Scenna, passed away at the age of 47. Jimmy was born on 14 January 1974 to James and Linda Scenna in Milford, CT. The early years were spent with Missy, Tommy, and the cousins, riding bikes all over Milford, going to Sloppy...

Joyce Kinsler
Jun 10, 2021
Joyce Patsy Kinsler, 90, of Moberly, MO, peacefully passed away on June 10, 2021, at the home of her daughter, Deborah Kent of Moberly, MO. Joyce was born on March 11, 1931 to George Thomas Coyle and Dorothy Mildred Kirker in Detroit, MI. Joyce graduated from Mackinzie High School in 1949. Joyce was a member of the Church of Jesus...

Rebecca Ralston
Jun 10, 2021
Rebecca Sue Ralston, 54, of Brookfield, MO, beloved wife of Ray Ralston, loving mother of Michael Ralston, adorning grandmother to Mathias Ralston, Jayden Porter-Wagster, Aurelia Porter-Wagster and Ciaran Porter-Wagster passed away on June 10, 2021 in Columbia, MO. Rebecca also leaves behind her siblings, Danny Parish, Dennis Parish and Liz Parish; sisters-in-law, Carla Ralston and Lisa Ralston; nieces and nephews,...

Brent Eberly
Jun 6, 2021
Brent Lavern Eberly, precious son of Mahlon and Becky Eberly, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away with family on June 6, 2021 in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 3 years, 7 months, and 1 day. Brent was born on November 5, 2017 in Columbia, MO, the son of Mahlon and Becky (Martin) Eberly. His life was short but touched the...

Greg Walker
May 24, 2021
Gregory John Walker, 36, of Canton, MO, went home to his Lord on May 24, 2021 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO after sustaining injuries in an auto accident. He was surrounded by his family when he passed. His loss was completely unexpected and his family is shocked and deeply saddened. Greg was born on June 11, 1984 in Quincy,...

Joetta Skaggs
May 14, 2021
Jody (Priebe) Skaggs, 64, of Huntsville, Missouri quietly passed away on May 14, 2021 with her loved ones by her side. Jody was born on July 26, 1956 in Newport, Rhode Island to Thomas and Dedie (Hauser) Priebe. She grew up in rural Arbela, Missouri and graduated from Scotland County R1 High School in 1974. After graduation she started her...

Dora Gibson
May 13, 2021
Dora Jane Marie Gibson, 76, of Moberly, MO passed away at her home surrounded by her family on May 13, 2021. Dora was born in Moberly on June 12, 1944 to Robert Prewitt and Lillian Summers Prewitt. She attended Moberly schools and in 1963, in St. Louis, MO, she married Harvey Gibson, who preceded her in death in 2001. Dora...

Tracy Robb
May 13, 2021
Tracy Vaughn Robb, 92, of Moberly, MO, passed away on May 13, 2021 at Boone Hospital, Columbia, MO. He was born November 5, 1928 at home in Nashville TN, to Tracy Vaughn Robb, Sr. and Lucy Sterry Robb. Most of his ancestors came to America in the 1600s and 1700s as he learned through his love of genealogy. He attended...

Shane Newbrough
May 10, 2021
Carman Shane Newbrough, 49, of Huntsville, MO, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 10, 2021. Shane was born April 11, 1972 in Columbia, MO to Carl and Opaldene (Maupin) Newbrough. He was a 1990 graduate of Mexico High School and attended Avila College in Kansas City, MO where he played college baseball. Shane was a member of the...

Bruce Renfro
May 9, 2021
Bruce Renfro, 68 of Moberly, MO passed away, May 9th, 2021. He was born in Oakland, CA on June 12th 1952, to Gene and Marie Renfro. On July 12th 1991, Bruce married the love of his life, Tracy Bonham, in Burlington, IA. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his beloved wife, Tracy Renfro of Moberly, MO;...

Mary Prewett
May 3, 2021
Mary H. Prewett, 73 of Harrisburg, MO, passed away at home on May 3, 2021 with her family at her side. She was born on January 2, 1948 in Kirksville, MO to Lewis Edward Bass and Freda Jane Gillispie Bass. Mary attended High School in Novinger, MO. On January 27, 1981 she married Robert Prewett in Kirksville, MO and the...

Charlotte Poe
May 1, 2021
Charlotte Frances (Brown) Poe was born on a farm in Shelby County, Missouri, on March 9, 1919. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alta (Williams) Brown, her husband of 60 years, the Rev. Dr. George E. Poe and her son, Dr. George Thomas Poe; her siblings, Ennis Browne, Pansy (Baker/Coulter) and Audrey (Schroder/Overton/Evans/Hart). She leaves an...
Darrin Lee Heaston
Apr 30, 2021
Darrin Lee Heaston, 54, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on April 30, 2021, at Boone Hospital, Columbia, Missouri. Darrin was born March 16, 1967, in Randolph County, Missouri, to Douglas Harry and Betty (Noah) Heaston. He was employed at Orscheln in Moberly, Missouri, as a coil operator for 33 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had a green thumb...