Obituaries
Ronald Dale Kirk
Dec 13, 2023
Ronald Dale “Bo” Kirk, 83, lifelong resident and businessman of Moberly, Missouri, went to be with his Lord and savior on December 13, 2023.
Bo was born the fifth child and only son of Helen and Charles Kirk on August 28, 1940.
He attended Moberly schools, including the junior college and graduated from Central Methodist College where he played football....
Larry Keith Springer
Dec 7, 2023
Larry Keith Springer, age 76, of Moberly, MO, passed away at Moberly Regional Medical Center, on December 7, 2023.
Pops was born on August 5, 1947, in Springfield, IL, to Leslie Fay and Freeda (Smith) Springer. He married Kathy on October 27, 2006, in Moberly, MO.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, watching Westerns, spending time with the kids, grandkids, and...
Kevin D. Darst
Nov 30, 2023
Kevin Darst, age 62, of Madison, MO passed away in his home on November 30, 2023.
He was born on May 10th, 1961, in Moberly, MO, to Delmar and Betty (White) Darst. Kevin graduated from Madison High School, Madison, MO in 1979 and at that time fulfilled his lifelong dream of driving a semi-truck. He worked hard and taught...
Rickey Leonard Myres
Nov 24, 2023
Rickey Leonard Myres, 70, of Moberly, MO, passed away on November 24, 2023, in Salisbury, MO with family by his side.
Rick was born on November 19, 1953, in Kennett, MO, to Elton and Catherine (Johnson) Myres and completed their family of four.
He worked in auto body repairs at Moberly Motors for Ford Motors from 1974 to...
James Wallace Holtzclaw Jr.
Nov 23, 2023
James Wallace Holtzclaw, Jr., age 73, of Higbee, MO, went home to the Lord, surrounded by family on November 23, 2023, at his home.
Jim was born on March 25, 1950, in Moberly, MO to James Wallace Holtzclaw, Sr. and Norma Lou Fristoe. He graduated from Higbee High School. In 1959, he moved to Higbee, MO, and accepted a position...
Rebecca Sue Canaday
Nov 21, 2023
Rebecca Sue Garrison Canaday, 71, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on November 21, 2023, at Moberly Regional Medical Center.
Rebecca was born on June 12, 1952, to Gene Garrison and Helen Elizabeth Millard Garrison in Fairfield, Iowa. She married Donald Wayne Canaday on June 16, 1967.
She worked at Record World in the 1980’s in Moberly.
Rebecca is survived by...
Samuel Edward Ancell
Nov 20, 2023
Samuel Edward Ancell, age 51, of Higbee, Missouri, passed away in a car accident on November 20, 2023, on Highway 124 near Harrisburg, Missouri.
Sam was born on March 11, 1972, in Moberly, Missouri, to Thomas Joseph Ancell and Helen Marie Fainter. He graduated from Fayette High School in 1991. He worked at City of Higbee for 16 years then...
Mark Wayne DeShon
Nov 18, 2023
Mark Wayne DeShon of Moberly, Missouri, passed away at Boone Hospital on November 18, 2023, one month away from his 61st birthday.
Mark was born on December 17, 1962, in Macon, Missouri, to William Roy DeShon II and Eva Kathryn (Beckner) DeShon. He graduated from Macon High School in 1981 and Southwest Baptist University in 1986. He also attended Northeast...
Sharon Louise Sumpter
Nov 17, 2023
Sharon Louise Sumpter, age 76, of Higbee, MO, went home to the Lord on November 17, 2023, at her home in Macon, MO.
Sharon was born on July 27, 1947, in Moberly, MO to Donald Andrews and Mary (Bonuchi) Andrews. She graduated from Fayette High School in 1965.
She was a member of the Higbee Christian Church and enjoyed her...
Kathy Diane Neal
Nov 17, 2023
Kathy Diane Neal, age 71, of Moberly, MO, passed away surrounded by family on November 17, 2023, at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, MO. Kathy was born on April 13, 1952, in Moberly, MO, to Vernon “Jesse” and Dorothy Kirkendoll.
She married Steve Neal on April 25, 1969, in Huntsville, MO. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing...
Charles Lester Twyman Sr.
Nov 16, 2023
Charles Lester Twyman Sr., age 83, of Moberly, MO passed away on November 16, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital. Charles was born on April 12, 1940, to Roy and Virginia (Wilbarger) Twyman. He graduated from Moberly High School in 1958.
He shared a home with his soul mate Glenda Barron for 40+ years and they had 3 children. ...
Russell J. Claggett
Nov 9, 2023
Russell J. Claggett, age 89, of Moberly, Missouri, went home to the Lord on November 9, 2023, at Aspire Nursing and Rehabilitation in Moberly.
Russell “June” to family, was born on August 8, 1934, in Dalhart, Texas, to Russell and Margaret (Cromley) Claggett.
Russell married Catherine Stewart on April 2, 1968, in Dalhart, Texas.
He was a member of the...
Georgia Lee Haworth
Nov 7, 2023
Georgia “Gimp” Lee Haworth, 65, passed away November 7, 2023, in Moberly, Missouri, after a short illness with her friend by her bedside. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, on June 21, 1958, to Lloyd and Jacolin Haworth. She was blessed with a son, Jeremy Dean Haworth.
Georgia was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Tarrie Haworth. ...
Byron Watt Shoffner
Nov 5, 2023
Byron Watt Shoffner, 83, of Moberly, Missouri went home to be with the Lord, with his children by his side on November 5, 2023, at Loch Haven Nursing Home.
Byron was born on April 4, 1940, in Jacksonville, Missouri, to Charles and Faye (Bradshaw) Shoffner. He attended Cairo High School and went on to gain his associates degree.
On January...
Shirley Alice DeVos
Nov 3, 2023
Shirley Alice DeVos, 88, went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 3, 2023.
Shirley was born on October 3, 1935, at her grandparents’ farm in Lock Springs, MO, to Chancey Aleck and Etta Viola (Brewer) Pettengill. Her early childhood was spent in Jamesport, MO, until the family moved to Trenton, MO, where she graduated from Trenton High School...
Samuel Frederick Schwartze
Nov 1, 2023
Samuel Frederick Schwartze, 29, of Moberly lost a valiant and courageous battle with colon cancer on November 1, 2023, at 3:27 p.m.
Sam was born on June 28, 1994, in Springfield, MO, to Carl and Vikki Schwartze. Sam joined an older sister, Megan, and older brother, Nathaniel.
Sam was baptized and received First Communion and Confirmation at Saint Elizabeth Ann...
Verlena Mae Clinton
Nov 1, 2023
Verlena Mae “Riley” Clinton, age 80, of Cairo, Missouri passed away surrounded by her family and went to be with the lord on November 1, 2023, at the Arbors in Moberly, Missouri.
Verlena was born on April 26, 1943, in Moberly, MO to Howard and Lenora “Mitchell” Specie.
Verlena graduated from Moberly High School. She then accepted a position with...
Melvin Max Wheeler
Oct 28, 2023
Melvin (Mel) Wheeler, age 71, of Cairo, Missouri passed away surrounded by family on October 28, 2023, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Mel was born on July 27, 1952, in Kirksville, Missouri to Max Wheeler and Janet (Gravit) Wheeler.
Mel graduated from Schuyler R-I high school in Lancaster, Missouri. He worked in various jobs, but the one he most...
Michael Joseph Hubeny
Oct 27, 2023
Michael Joseph Hubeny, 63, of Higbee, Missouri passed away surrounded by family, on October 27, 2023, at University of Missouri Hospital.
Michael was born on February 2, 1960, in Bristol, Connecticut to Joseph Michael Hubeny & Gertrude Pauline Verreault.
Michael graduated from LaPlata High School and from the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business. In...
Julian Charles Mollick
Oct 24, 2023
Julian Charles Mollick, age 85, of Cairo, Missouri, went home to the lord on October 24, 2023.
Julian was born on August 9, 1938, in Kirksville, Missouri, to Charles Mollick and Julia Swanson.
He graduated from Kirksville High School in 1956.
He married Patty Drennan on October 9, 1959, in Kirksville, Missouri.
Julian enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising cattle, collecting toys,...
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