Obituaries

Brian Nelson Cottle

Brian Nelson Cottle

Jun 17, 2017

Brian Nelson Cottle returned to stardust on Saturday, June 17, 2017, surrounded by love at the Cottle Ranch. Alzheimer’s disease killed him but nothing can take away the memories of the incredible person whose life was lived at full speed, fueled by curiosity, courage, brilliance, love, laughter, honesty, and a total lack of inhibition and disdain for convention. Brian was...

Richard Seiger

Richard Seiger

Jun 14, 2017

Richard Seiger, 50, of Clarence, MO, passed away at the University of Missouri June 14, 2017. Richard was born May 29, 1967, in Mexico to George Seiger and Delma Ruth Hull Seiger. He worked in sawmills and in his spare time enjoyed spending time with his family. He liked taking float trips, fishing and visiting with his grandchildren. Richard is...

Norma Esry

Norma Esry

Jun 11, 2017

Norma Jean Esry, 83, of Moberly, passed away June 11, 2017 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. Norma was born November 14, 1933 in Sutherland, NE to Robert Madison Albright and Margaret Bloomfield Albright. Her early years were spent in Colorado before her family moved to Rocheport when she was 13. She later relocated to Moberly and resided there for...

Nicole Ashbaker

Nicole Ashbaker

Jun 10, 2017

Nicole Lynn Ashbaker, 27 of Moberly, passed away June 10, 2017. She was born June 30, 1989 in Columbia, MO to Kevin Cox and Vicki Beal Cox. Nicole was a very loving and caring mother to her four children. She was a great cook and her family said she could “make anything taste good”. She was a graduate of Moberly...

Ronald White

Ronald White

Jun 9, 2017

Ronald Duane White, 61, of Moberly, passed away at his home June 9, 2017. Ronald was born March 15, 1956 in Hannibal, MO to Sidney Lee White and Joeanne Adams White. Ronald took great pride in his craft as an iron worker. Serving his family and profession truly was his calling. He was known to make the best apple pies...

Melissa Bale

Melissa Bale

Jun 7, 2017

Melissa Kae Bale, 49 of Moberly went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Melissa graduated from Cairo High School. She attended Family Life Fellowship and she loved going to the Boat in Boonville, taking walks, and being with her pets Alie, Roscoe and Twister. She loved children and enjoyed babysitting. She is survived by her son...

Asher Kimbrough

Asher Kimbrough

Jun 5, 2017

Asher Ryan Kimbrough, of Moberly, born April 4, 1992, passed away June 5, 2017. He is survived by his son, Greyson Ryan Kimbrough; his parents, Donnie and Melissa Kimbrough and Shawn and Jennipher Burris all of Moberly; brother, Zachary Kimbrough of Moberly; sisters, Ana Karina and Lane McCall of Ramstein, Germany and Payton Wandrey of Moberly; grandparents, Mike and Ada...

Betty Hallowell

Betty Hallowell

May 29, 2017

Betty Lou Hallowell, 85 of Moberly, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 16, 1931, in Moberly, MO to Joseph Gillispie and Edith Haynie Gillispie. Betty was a lifelong resident of Moberly and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. On June 14, 1951, she married Carlos Hallowell. Betty’s children, grandchildren...

Ronnie G. Dennis

Ronnie G. Dennis

May 29, 2017

Ronnie Dennis, 73 , of Higbee passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, Missouri. Ronnie was born September 18, 1943 in Mexico, Missouri a son of the late Thomas Glenn and OLeta (Adams) Dennis. On October 13, 1962, Ronnie married Linda Thornhill in Audrain County, Missouri. Ronnie was a hard worker and held several positions during...

Kimberly Schumann

Kimberly Schumann

May 19, 2017

Kimberly Marlene Schumann, 21 of Moberly, passed away May 19, 2017. Kimmie was born December 31, 1995 in Columbia, MO to William K. and Mercia R. (Kamplain) Schumann. She was a 2014 graduate of Westran High School and worked in Columbia as a legal administrative assistant for Columbia Family Law Group. Kimmie was a member of St. Pius X in...

Ronald Cook

Ronald Cook

May 18, 2017

Ronald Lee Cook (Cookie), 68, of Huntsville passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia, MO. Ronald was born July 18, 1948 to Robert and Darlene (Liggett) Cook. On October 2, 1970 Ronald married Cheryl Edwards at the Little Flock Chapel in Seymour, IA and they shared 46 years together. Ronald was...

Dorothy Austin

Dorothy Austin

May 18, 2017

Dorothy M. Austin, 88 of Moberly, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Moberly Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born June 13, 1928 in South San Francisco, CA to Nephi Martin and Lucille Nelson Martin. On June 25, 1949, she married Richard C. Austin. Dorothy worked for many years as a switchboard operator and homemaker. She enjoyed volunteering at the...

Danny Joe Clark

Danny Joe Clark

May 17, 2017

Danny Joe Clark, 64, of Moberly, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home. Danny was born October 16, 1952 to the late Walter B. and Bonnie M. (Fielding) Clark in Marshall, Missouri. He served his Country in the United States Marine Corps and then the National Guard where he retired as a first sergeant. He also worked...

Josephine Redding

Josephine Redding

May 15, 2017

Josephine Redding, 90, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Valley View Health & Rehab. She was born July 18, 1926 in Dunaway, Missouri, a daughter of the late Ben and Mamie (Winn) Dixon. Josephine married Frank Redding and they were married for over fifty years before he preceded her in death in 1999. She retired...

Clyde Lynn Lamberson

Clyde Lynn Lamberson

May 13, 2017

Clyde Gary Lynn Lamberson, 64, of Moberly, passed away at his home May 13, 2017 with his loving wife at his side. Clyde was born April 13, 1953 in Hannibal, MO to Donald Timothy Lamberson and Bessie Ileen Wheeler Lamberson. On February 16, 1995, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Griggs. Clyde worked for Columbia Foods before his retirement....

Donald Nickerson

Donald Nickerson

May 12, 2017

Donald Ray Nickerson, Sr., 73, of Moberly, passed away at his home Friday, May 12, 2017. He was born September 25, 1943 in Salisbury, MO to Walter and Helen Nickerson. Don served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was united in marriage 1962 in Moberly to Roxanne Wheeler. While coaching his children in softball and baseball, Don...

James I. Hocker

James I. Hocker

May 12, 2017

James I. Hocker, 87, of Moberly, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born February 5, 1930 in Cass County, Missouri, the son of the late Edwin and Vivian (Malone) Hocker. On October 13, 1950, he married Roberta Jean Chism and were married 41 years before she preceded him in death....

Jacqueline Pirtle

Jacqueline Pirtle

May 11, 2017

Jacqueline Arnold Pirtle, 68, of Moberly, passed away at Meadow Ridge Estates on May 11, 2017. Jacque was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on July 30, 1948, to Verle Arnold and Alice (Peggy) Maxwell Arnold. She was united in marriage to Jerry Pirtle in October of 1968 in Bloomfield, Iowa. She and Jerry moved to Moberly in 1972. Jacque was...

Nina Smith

Nina Smith

May 10, 2017

Nina Mae Smith, 91, of Moberly passed away May 10, 2017 at her granddaughter’s home. She was born October 3, 1925 to Harry and Carrie Blakely Wheelbarger in Linn County. On July 25, 1942 Nina married Oscar Smith in Moberly. During the 40’s Nina worked for the Brown Shoe Company sewing shoes. She worked as a nurse’s aide in the...

Velma Joyce Bolin

Velma Joyce Bolin

May 5, 2017

Velma Joyce Bolin, 73, of Madison, Missouri passed away at her home on Friday, May 5, 2017. Joyce was born August 17, 1943 in Moberly, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Ruby (Burnett) Lake. Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Charles Lake; husband, Lester Lee Bolin; son: Michael Shawn Bolin; brother, Charles Wayne Lake; mother, Ruby Lear; and...

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