Obituaries

Michael J. Prewitt

Michael J. Prewitt

May 25, 2013

Michael Prewitt, 31 of Moberly, MO passed away, Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. He was born to Michael Lee and Rosemary (Byrd) Prewitt on July 14, 1981 in Claremore, OK. Michael was a graduate of Moberly High School, and was formerly employed by the Randolph County Sherriff’s Department where he served as a deputy. Michael...

Shirley Bambrough

Shirley Bambrough

May 25, 2013

Shirley Mae Bambrough, 81 of Moberly, MO passed away Saturday May, 25, 2013 surrounded by her family. Shirley was born to the late Dale and Mammie (Saunders) Gibbs on August 1, 1931 in Springfield, IL. She married William Bambrough Sr. on July 12, 1950 in Havana, IL. They moved to the Moberly area in 1979. She was also preceded in...

Betty Diann Stephenson

Betty Diann Stephenson

May 15, 2013

Betty Diann Stephenson, 57 of Columbia passed away on May 15, 2013. Betty was born to the late Donald and Fern (Hulet) Stephenson on April 13, 1956 in Northwest, Missouri. She was also preceded in death by her nephew, Richard Stephenson. Betty is survived by her brothers: Jim Stephenson and wife Louise of Mobile, AL, and Robert Stephenson and Lynette...

Frederick Robert Melchert

Frederick Robert Melchert

May 13, 2013

Frederick Robert Melchert, 87 formerly of Moberly passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 in Columbia, Mo. Fred was born to the late, Fred and Bertha (Schmidt) Melchert on October 31, 1925 in Mt. Olive, Il. He was a farmer for most of his life and loved to read and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. Fred was a great conversationalist....

Jerry Bailey

Jerry Bailey

May 12, 2013

Jerry Wayne Bailey, 38 of Higbee passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013. He was born November 11, 1974 to Kenneth and Rosella (Boerger) Bailey in Moberly, MO. He was a graduate of Sturgeon High School and worked in the construction business for many years. Jerry is survived by his parents: Kenneth and Rosie Bailey of Clark, MO; wife, Tara Bailey...

Donald Lee Robb

Donald Lee Robb

May 10, 2013

Donald Lee Robb, 81, born June 11, 1931 peacefully went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, May 10, 2013 at his residence at Ashley Manor in Boonville, MO. Throughout his life time he embarked upon many business ventures, being the “great salesman” he was. Many will remember him at the car auctions. He successfully owned and operated J.D...

Nadine R. Mitchell

Nadine R. Mitchell

May 8, 2013

Nadine Rachel Hasstedt Mitchell, 73 of Macon passed away May, 8, 2013 at the Twin Pines Adult Care Center, Kirksville, MO. She had been in failing health for several years. Nadine was born on February 21, 1940 near Piqua, KS, the youngest daughter of Rudolph D. and Esther Hasstedt. Nadine married Russell Lee Mitchell on April 14, 1971. She was...

Robert Louis Westfall

Robert Louis Westfall

May 3, 2013

Robert L. Westfall, 88 of Higbee, Mo passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1924 to the late Joseph Earl and Ella Mae Kenepp Westfall. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1946. He married Evelyn Orton in 1946. Robert worked as a material handler for McGraw...

Micheal Lee Drage

Micheal Lee Drage

Apr 25, 2013

Micheal Lee Drage, 50 of Moberly passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Boone Hospital in Columbia. Mike was born to Ray and Patricia (Toalson) Drage on February 16, 1963 in Macon, Missouri. Mike served in the United States Army from 1981 until 1985. He enjoyed fishing and loved music, especially classic rock and old country. He will...

Jack C. Trepton

Jack C. Trepton

Apr 20, 2013

Jack C. Trepton, 91 of Moberly passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the University Hospital in Columbia. Jack was born to the late Charles and Hattie (Lundstrom) Trepton in Trego, Wisconsin. He was a lifetime livestock and grain farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elva (Wood) Trepton. Jack is survived by his son, C.M "Kip" Wood...

Terry Lee Walker

Terry Lee Walker

Apr 13, 2013

Terry Lee Walker Sr 68, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO. Terry was born to the late Wayne and Dorothy (Little) Walker in Quincy, IL. He married Brigitte Kressner on January 20, 1965. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Brigitte(Kressner) Walker of Higbee; sons: Terry Walker Jr. of Moberly,...

Harold Wayne Grapes

Harold Wayne Grapes

Mar 31, 2013

Harold Wayne Grapes, 85 formerly of Higbee passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Harold was born to the late Charles and Opal (Magruder) Grapes in Higbee, MO. Harold married Gladys Smith on September 29, 1948 in Higbee, Mo and were married for over 63 years before she passed away. He worked as...

Richard Lee Closser

Richard Lee Closser

Mar 25, 2013

Richard Lee Closser, 78 of Moberly passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at the North Village Park Care Center in Moberly. Richard was born to the lated Charles T. Closser and Edith Rudy Stanley Closser on October 14, 1934. He spent most of his life working as a truck driver and cab driver in the Moberly Area. He is survived...

Karen Sue Clark

Karen Sue Clark

Mar 15, 2013

Karen Sue Westfall Steiman Clark, 64 of Higbee passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO. Karen Sue was born to Robert and Evelyn (Orton) Westfall on January 21, 1949 in Higbee, MO. She enjoyed sewing and quilting. She loved her grandbabies and they all loved “Granny Sue”. She was preceded in death by her...

Martha  Imogene Smith

Martha Imogene Smith

Mar 15, 2013

Martha Imogene Garrett Smith, 88 of Moberly, MO went to be with our Lord on March 15, 2013. Martha loved her family and always looked forward to visits from her sons and grandchildren. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth E. Smith; son, Kenneth M. Smith and siblings. Martha is survived by her sons: Billy Smith, Lloyd...

Garnett Gerlee Reynolds

Garnett Gerlee Reynolds

Mar 11, 2013

Garnett “Gerlee” Reynolds, 93 of Higbee passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. Gerlee was born to the late Roscoe and Leona (Summerfield) Gipson on October 24, 1919 in Huntsville, Missouri. She married the late William Reynolds on November 10, 1945. Gerlee worked for State Farm in the accounting department for many years before...

Virginia Sue Bonham

Virginia Sue Bonham

Mar 6, 2013

Virginia Sue Bonham, 77 of Moberly passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the Moberly Nursing and Rehab. Arrangements are pending at this time. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Virginia Sue Bonham please visit our Sympathy Store.

Dorthy Catherine Wright

Dorthy Catherine Wright

Mar 4, 2013

Dorthy Catherine Wright, 87 of Moberly passed away Monday, March 4 2013 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. Dorthy was the widow of the late Leland Lavern Wright and daughter of Frank and Genevieva Heddinghaus. She was a bookkeeper and clerk for Heddinghaus Hardware store,and cost accountant for Square D. Corp in Los Angeles, CA. She worked as a LPN...

Betty Ann Kendall

Betty Ann Kendall

Feb 17, 2013

Betty Ann Kendall, 78 of Moberly passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. Betty was born to the late Richard and Victorine (Derboven) Spicer on March 9, 1934 in Randolph County, MO. She married William “Bill” Kendall on September 27, 1952 and he preceded her in death in 2009. She belonged to the St. Pius...

Catherine Williams

Catherine Williams

Feb 12, 2013

Catherine Williams, 89 of Moberly, Mo passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at the University Hospital in Columbia. Catherine was born to the late Joseph Bunton and Sophia Ellen Rose Bunton on February 19, 1923 in Macon, Missouri. She attended nursing school and worked for the Woodland Hospital in the operating room. She was a wonderful, caring nurse who was...

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