Obituaries

Barbara A. Sumpter

Barbara A. Sumpter

Oct 25, 2019

Barbara A. "Purdy" Sumpter, 83, of Higbee, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019, at her home. Barbara was born February 28, 1936, to Wilbur L. and Mary June (Pitney) Purdy in Higbee, Missouri. She was a homemaker who loved cooking and was a fabulous cook, as well as a fantastic candy maker. She enjoyed reading and going to...

Robert Forth

Robert Forth

Oct 23, 2019

Robert “Flash” Steven Forth, 68, of Moberly MO passed away Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 at home. Flash was born November 1, 1950 in Moberly, MO to Robert Charles Forth and Alma Penrod. He was a lifelong member of the Moberly area, graduating from Moberly Senior High School in 1969; it was here where he was known for his astounding speed...

David Doss

David Doss

Oct 20, 2019

David Lee Doss, 68, of Clifton Hill, MO, passed away October 20, 2019 at Moberly Regional Medical Center. David was born December 23, 1950 in Kirksville, MO to Harvey Doss and Doris Eyler Doss. He was raised in Baring, MO and graduated from Knox County High School in 1968. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Smith at St....

Dortha Spicer

Dortha Spicer

Oct 19, 2019

Dortha Ann Spicer, 90, of Independence, MO, previously of Moberly, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Rosewood Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Boonville, MO on February 24, 1929 to Emmett Wayne Weber and Gorda Ann Arnold Weber. Dortha attended school in Moberly and was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness Church. She worked for McGraw Edison...

Craig Allen Simons

Craig Allen Simons

Oct 16, 2019

His country called and he served honorably. His Lord and Savior summoned him, and he went willingly. Craig Allen Simons, former resident of Odessa from 2010 until 2017, will be laid to rest on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Veteran's Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri. Father Phil of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Moberly will officiate....

David Gladhart

David Gladhart

Oct 15, 2019

David Neal Gladhart, 87, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at his home with family at his side. David was born March 1, 1932, at home in rural White Cloud, Kansas, the fourth child of Albert and Fannie Derrick Gladhart. David walked to his one-room country schoolhouse, graduating eighth grade. He graduated from high school in 1950...

Larry Dale Bowden

Larry Dale Bowden

Oct 14, 2019

Larry Dale Bowden, 75, of Clark, Missouri, passed away on October 14, 2019, at his home. Larry was born July 5, 1944, in Boone County, Missouri to Kenneth Laverne and Lucille (Carter) Bowden. He married Connie Jean Szewyck. Larry served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved his dogs. He was preceded in...

Robert Threlkeld

Robert Threlkeld

Oct 12, 2019

Robert “Bob” Gene Threlkeld, 64, of Moberly passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019. Bob was born September 12, 1955 in Kansas City, MO to Bobbie Glenwood Threlkeld and Peggy (Jurado) Threlkeld. Bob was raised in Liberty, MO; he graduated from Liberty High School in 1973, where he excelled in track. His athletic talent continued and several years later in 1980,...

Charles Reed

Charles Reed

Oct 10, 2019

Charles A. Reed, 67, of Huntsville passed away October 10, 2019. Per his request no public services will be held.

Mary Kathryn Noah

Mary Kathryn Noah

Oct 9, 2019

Mary Kathryn Noah, 94, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on October 9, 2019, at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation. Mary was born March 26, 1925, in Higbee, Missouri, to Tom and Genell (Laight) Chism. She was a member of Jefferson Avenue Methodist Church. Mary had worked for Orscheln Brake Lever for 24 years. Mary was preceded in death by her...

Minnie Slavens

Minnie Slavens

Oct 9, 2019

Minnie Ruth Slavens, 96, of Moberly, passed away Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at Ravenwood Terrace Assisted Living in Moberly, MO. She was born August 21st, 1923 in Monroe County near Holliday, MO to Florence (Newsem) and Roy Carr. She attended rural grade schools and graduated with honors as valedictorian from Middle Grove High School in the Class of 1941. Minnie...

Steven Burton

Steven Burton

Oct 7, 2019

Steven Ray Burton, 66, of Moberly MO, passed away Monday, October 7th, 2019 at Moberly Regional Medical Center. Steve was born March 23rd, 1953 in Moberly, MO to Charles Burton and Mary Garnell Dale Burton. He was a lifelong resident of Moberly. Steve graduated from Moberly Senior High School where he was an avid member FFA. Upon graduation, he went...

Lester Chism

Lester Chism

Oct 1, 2019

Lester Dale Chism, 86, of Clark, MO went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2019, at Valley View in Moberly, MO. Dale was born on September 18, 1933 in Clark, MO to William Lester (Sam) Chism and Daisy Daniel Chism. He was a 1951 Renick High School graduate and worked 27 years for Union Electric (Ameren UE)...

Margie Faye Morgan

Margie Faye Morgan

Oct 1, 2019

Margie F. Morgan, 88. of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on October 1, 2019, at Boone Hospital, Columbia, Missouri.. Margie was born June 23, 1931 in Garland, Oklahoma, to Ernest and Ethel (Potter) Bittle She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Ray Bittle and James Bittle. Survivors include her son, James Morgan of Moberly, Missouri; daughter: Linda Creswell of...

Naomi B. Curtright

Naomi B. Curtright

Oct 1, 2019

Naomi B. Curtright, 110, of Macon, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Loch Haven in Macon, Missouri. Naomi was born December 4, 1908, in Madison, Missouri, to James and Maude (Mallory) Johnston on their family farm. She met Gene Curtright at a basketball game in high school and he wanted to marry her. She had a strong...

Donald Charles Mozingo

Donald Charles Mozingo

Oct 1, 2019

Donald Charles Mozingo, 56, of Madison, Missouri, passed away at his home on this sunny Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Donnie was born April 29, 1963, to James and Hannah (Walker) Mozingo. He married Carolyn Joy Barnes. Donnie spent his adult life working at Madison C3 where he enjoyed the kids. He later went to work for A.B. Chance as an...

David Pierce

David Pierce

Sep 30, 2019

David James Pierce, 71, of Moberly, passed away at Valley View Nursing Home in Moberly, MO on September 30, 2019 and is now answering calls at the big auto parts store in Heaven. David was born June 11, 1948 in Auburn, New York to David Lavern Pierce and Beatrice Lucille VanLiew Pierce. After graduating from high school in Cambridge, New...

Albert Ramshur Jr.

Albert Ramshur Jr.

Sep 20, 2019

Albert Ramshur Jr., 84, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on September 20, 2019. On July 4, 1935 he was born to Albert and Gladys (Grimes) Ramshur in Moblie, Alabama. On May 14, 1960, he and Mary Ruth Mayo were married and were together 40 years, to this marriage they had four children that survive: John and Joy Ramshur of Issaquah,...

Sandra Lewis

Sandra Lewis

Sep 18, 2019

Sandra Kay Lewis, 71, of Battlefield, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 at home surrounded by family and friends. She was born November 5, 1947 in Kansas City MO, to Fred and Roberta (Block) Botham. Sandra was a lifelong resident of the Randolph and Monroe Counties, as well as the Springfield, MO area. She graduated from Northeast R-IV High...

Ronald  "Ronnie" Elsberry

Ronald "Ronnie" Elsberry

Sep 17, 2019

Ronald "Ronnie" Garland Elsberry, 76, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019, at his home. Ronnie was born December 22, 1942 in Madison, Missouri, to Henry and Mildred (Calloway) Elsberry. Ronnie worked with big rig equipment before his retirement. He served his country in the United States Navy. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation has...

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