Obituaries

Christine Corn
Nov 1, 2018
Christine Irene Corn, 65, of Moberly, went home to be with her Lord on November 1, 2018. She passed away, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Christine was born July 5, 1953 in Germany. She was adopted by Earl Carlson and Gurli Carlson when she was three years old. Christine received her naturalization papers and...
Mary Jo Ware
Nov 1, 2018
Mary Jo (Jodi) Ware passed away on Thursday, the 1st of November 2018. She was born in Greely, Colorado, on the 19th of April 1955, to Joe Ware and Mary Ellen Redifer. Jodi is preceded in death by her father; Joe Ware; stepfather Harold Redifer. She is survived by her mother, Mary Redifer of Moberly;son, James Bird and his wife...

John Johnson
Oct 31, 2018
John Frank Johnson, Jr, 71 of Jacksonville, passed away on October 31, 2018 at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on November 17, 1946 in Fort Campbell, KY to John Frank Johnson, Sr. and Barbara Creech Johnson. Upon completing high school, John entered the United States Navy and served his country honorably from 1965...

Mary Nichols
Oct 29, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Nichols, age 84, of Moberly passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born on September 19, 1934 in Clark, Missouri to Marvin Lonzo Hughes and Mildred Loretta Davidson Hughes. Mary was a 1953 graduate of Westran High School. On June 27, 1953 she married Oliver “Bud” Nichols in Huntsville, MO. Mary...

Tammy Muse
Oct 27, 2018
Tammy Lynn Muse, 50, of Moberly, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 27, 2018. Tammy was born December 1, 1967 in Marshall, Texas to Marlette Darlene Palmour. She graduated from high school in Marshall and had moved to Moberly in 2015. Tammy was a “Jill of all trades” who loved to build and fix things. She was very...
Shannon Smith
Oct 26, 2018
Shannon Smith passed away from this life on Friday,the 26th of October in Columbia, Missouri. She was 41 years of age. Shannon was born on the 1st of May 1977 Shannon was the daughter of Dan Wilson & Rhonda Thomas. Shannon is survived by her loving husband Bryan Smith of Moberly,Missouri; her mother Rhonda Thomas;father Dan Wilson. She is also...
Brittany Goddard
Oct 26, 2018
It is with great sadness the family of Brittany Goddard announces her passing on Monday,the 29th of October 2018, at the age of 26. Brittany will be lovingly remembered by her mother Rebecca Fulton & step father Harold;father Jasper Goddard & step mother Laura;sisters Shelby Springer and husband Jason ;Billie Goddard; Anna Ruth Goddard;step sister Krysta Fulton; step brothers Skylor...

Wilma Langdon
Oct 25, 2018
Wilma Marie (Swallow) Langdon passed away October 25, 2018 at Neighborhoods Nursing Facility in Columbia, Mo after a year-long battle with cancer. Wilma was born September 19, 1939 to Walter and Louise Swallow. She married Roy Langdon September 1957. From a young age she was enthralled with learning and loved to read. Her life was filled with helping others. She...

Arlene Coyle
Oct 22, 2018
Arlene Estelle Coyle, 79, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2018 at home surrounded by loved ones. Arlene was born April 1, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Arthur L and Esther (Stecher) Campbell. She graduated from Ritenour High School with the class of 1957, then attended Central Missouri State University graduating with a degree in Education....

Marjorie Howard
Oct 22, 2018
Marjorie Howard, 66 of Moberly, passed away October 22, 2018. She was born on June 3, 1952 in Moberly to Roy Slaughter and Oleta Wray Slaughter. Margie was a Westran High School graduate and worked as an Aid at both Westran and North Central Regional schools. She loved working with children. Her huge heart and endless patience made her “Aunt...
John Washington Smith
Oct 20, 2018
John Washington Smith, 61, of Higbee, Missouri passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018. John was born February 22, 1957, in Randolph County, Missouri to Geraldine Smith. He was a self-employed farmer all of his life. Survivors include his half-brother, Clint Smith; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 3:30...
Earle H. Johnson
Oct 19, 2018
Earle H. Johnson, 93, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018. Earle was born to Gustave and Amelia (Nielson) Johnson on June 11, 1925, in Moberly, Missouri. In 1944, he and Elizabeth Stelljes were married. Earle worked for the Wabash & Norfolk Southern Railroads for 40 years before retiring. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Patricia Shoemaker
Oct 14, 2018
Patricia Jo Shoemaker, 44 of Moberly passed away October 14, 2018 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO. Patricia was born on September 1, 1974 in Ottumwa, IA to Samuel Nevins and Linda Anderson Nevins. She graduated from high school in Whitewater, KS where she played the French Horn. Patricia enjoyed writing songs and playing the guitar and piano. More than...

Daisy Chase
Oct 8, 2018
Daisy Mae Chase, 58, of Moberly, passed away October 8, 2018 at Moberly Regional Medical Center. Daisy was born February 10, 1960 in Moberly, MO to Donald Earl and Shirley Jean Hagans Wolverton. She attended Westran High School and was united in marriage to Tommy Warren Chase on the 2nd day of October, 1976, in Huntsville, MO. Daisy enjoyed playing...

Erie Wallace
Oct 5, 2018
Erie Wallace Sr. was born in Hayti, MO on April 17, 1966 and passed October 5, 2018 in Illinois. He was the son of R. B. Wallace and Lois Wallace. Erie was known as Terry by all. He spent most of his life in Columbia, MO and moved to Moberly, MO in 1997 where he resided at time of passing....

Andrea Botkins
Oct 4, 2018
Andrea Lee Botkins, age 50, of Huntsville, MO made her final journey home to the Lord in Heaven on October 4, 2018 at her home in Huntsville, MO. Andrea was born on March 15, 1968 in Quincy, IL to Jim Parrish and Linda (Sharp) O’Leary. She graduated from Putnam County High school where she was active in FBLA, Pep Club,...
Leslie D Simms
Oct 2, 2018
Leslie “Darrell” Simms lost his battle with cancer October 2nd, 2018 at home surround by family and friends. Darrell enjoyed many activities like home improvement and building things, which included taking old items and giving them new life. His love for the outdoors was enjoyed in his country home the last few years where he spent his time building, planting,...

Leonard Jackson
Sep 27, 2018
Leonard Thomas Jackson, 82, of Moberly, passed away September 27, 2018 at Macon Health Care Center, Macon, MO. Leonard was born April 8, 1936 in Fayette, MO to Leonard Truman Jackson and Agnes Christine Grapes Jackson. He graduated from Armstrong High School. Leonard served his country honorably in the United States Army from October 20, 1954 to October 11, 1956...

Johanna Vitt
Sep 26, 2018
Johanna Marie (JoAnn) Vitt, age 73, passed away September 26, 2018 at her home with family at her side. She was born in Quincy, IL on January 30, 1945 to Louis Bregach and Susanna Loewen Bregach. On August 10, 1968 JoAnn married George Vitt in Quincy, IL and the two spent 50 memorable years together. They lived in North Carolina...
Betty Maupin
Sep 24, 2018
Betty Maupin, 85, of Higbee, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Heritage Hall, Centralia, Missouri. Betty was born July 23, 1933 in DePue, Illinois to John and Dora (Marsett) Hall. Betty loved fishing, watching Western movies and Saddle up Saturday's". She enjoyed baking, was known for her hoarding of candy, and loved animals. She was preceded in...