August 26, 2025
Elizabeth A. (Jope) Derrossett, 80, of Rock Port, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Beth was born on May 21, 1945, in San Francisco, California to Richard and Emma Jean (Wray) Jope. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmSeptember 9, 2025
Minnie Almyra (Scott) Yost, age 104, passed away September 9, 2025, in Henderson, Nevada, at the home of her son. Minnie was born April 22, 1921, in Thurman, Iowa to James LeRoy (Porter) and Rosa Elizabeth (Ensminger) Scott. She was the 9th of ten chSeptember 13, 2025
Howard Andrew “Shay” Carlisle, the son of Howard Newton and Velma (Russell) Carlisle, was born April 29, 1930, in Tarkio, Missouri. He attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, graduating in 1948. On January 22, 1951, Shay entered the United States ArSeptember 7, 2025
Karen Lorene (Smith) Clark was born in Maryville, Missouri on April 14, 1949 to Lorene (Campbell) Smith and William Phillip Smith. She was welcomed home by her brother, James “Jim” and her sister, Sherry. The Smith family was not complete until tSeptember 3, 2025
Martin D. Boomgaarn Sr., the son of Virgil Lorrain and Violet Lucille (Major) Boomgaarn, was born August 26, 1964, in Grand Island, Nebraska. He attended Auburn High School in Auburn, Nebraska, graduating in 1982. Martin then entered the United StateAugust 14, 2025
Justin Lynn Turner, the son of David and Sarah (Perry) Turner, was born June 2, 1994, in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Shenandoah High School in Shenandoah, Iowa. On April 18, 2016, Justin was united in marriage to Yolanda Duran. They becAugust 12, 2025
Arnold Jack Kephart, the son of Ernest and Ida May Kephart, was born in Langdon, Missouri on June 15, 1936. He married Maxine Plummer in 1960, and they had one son, Bill Kephart. They later divorced. He remarried while in Germany and became the fatheAugust 7, 2025
Lyllis Marie Vette, the daughter of Lee and Dora (Howard) Nelson, was born on June 23, 1931, in Westboro, Missouri. She attended the rural school of North Polk, then attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1949. Lyllis attended NAugust 1, 2025
Janice L. Pierce, the daughter of Benjamin F. and Faye E. (Fischer) Gubser, was born September 4, 1940, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Fairfax High School, graduating in 1958. On March 14, 1959, Janice was united in marriage to MarioAugust 1, 2025
Edward E. Ingram, the son of Thomas E. and Anna I. (Gebhards) Ingram was born July 1, 1937, in Langdon, Missouri. He attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri graduating in 1955. Edward then enlisted into the United States Navy at the GreJuly 28, 2025
Alica Faye Zook, the daughter of Harry Robert and Edith Odessa (Hardy) Zook, was born March 6, 1955, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1973. Alica then attended cosmetology school for one year.July 23, 2025
Sarah “Sally Barker” Turner, the daughter of Dennis and Helen (Lindsay) Long, was born April 8, 1942, in Tarkio, Missouri. She attended Tarkio High School, graduating in 1960. On August 16, 2017, Sarah was united in marriage to DavidJuly 22, 2025
Robert Glen Gonzalez, the son of Eddie Gonzalez and Lynn Wagner, was born July 19, 1963, in Los Angeles, California. He attended McMinnville High School, McMinnville, Oregon, graduating in 1982. On February 27, 1985, Robert entered the United StatesJune 13, 2025
Anthony Scott Riley, Jr., 55, of St. Charles, went to heaven on June 13, 2025. He was born to Anthony Riley, Sr. and the late Linda Riley. He was married to Tammy (Unnerstall) Riley for twenty years. Anthony was a loving father to StepheJuly 15, 2025
John Duane Umbarger, the son of John Duane and Laveta Vaun (Payton) Umbarger, was born September 22, 1955, in Fairfax, Missouri. He attended Fairfax High School. On December 18, 1972, Duane was united in marriage to Kristy A. Springer inClifford Dean "Skeet" Schoonover
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Clifford Dean “Skeet” Schoonover, the son of George Edward Sr. and Lena Bertha (Erdman) Schoonover, was born May 15, 1935, in Rock Port, Missouri. He attended Rock Port High School. On December 7, 1956, Skeet was united in marriage tJuly 12, 2025
Steven Wayne Hunter, the son of Gene and Orma Lee (Dawson) Hunter was born February 17, 1945, in Hamburg, Iowa. Steve attended Rock Port schools graduating in 1963. In March of 1966, Steve entered the United States Airforce Reserves serving his countJuly 7, 2025
Deborah Allison Rhoades, the daughter of Wesley D. and Beverley E. (Barton) Slemp was born November 10, 1951, in Maryville, Missouri. She attended Fairfax High School, Fairfax, Missouri, graduating in 1969. Debbie then attended Northwest Missouri StaJune 28, 2025
Ruth Maxine Laumann was born to Adam Henry Lee Laumann and Lillie Anna (Klute) Laumann in rural Tarkio, Missouri on October 2, 1929. Maxine attended South Dale School for 8 years and graduated from Tarkio High School in 1947. After school she attendeJune 26, 2025
Gary Glenn Cooper, the son of Aithel and Lola (Nicholson) Cooper, was born July 25, 1936, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He attended Oregon High School, Oregon, Missouri, graduating in 1954. Gary then attended St. Joseph Junior College, Northwest MissouriJune 25, 2025
Marvin Lee Herron, the son of Ross and Cecile Mae (Fischer) Herron, was born December 4, 1937, near Watson, Missouri. He attended Opp Country School until the 4th Grade. He then attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1955.June 20, 2025
Glenn Fred Bargman, Ph.D., the son of G. Fred and Ethel (Uttvits) Bargman, was born November 22, 1929, in Westboro, Missouri. He attended Westboro High School, graduating in 1949. He then attended Tarkio College, receiving his associate’s degree inJune 19, 2025
Karen “Kay” Sturtz, the daughter of Wallace Ray “W.R.” and Beulah (Chapman) Watkins, was born September 5, 1942, in Tarkio, Missouri. She attended Tarkio schools. In 1968, Kay was united in marriage to Larry L. Sturtz and becameMay 29, 2025
Drew Dominique Lingerfelt, the daughter of Lee Roy Lingerfelt, Jr. and Michelle Elaine McGuire, was born July 6, 1985, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Rock Port, Missouri schools and later Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri. Drew waJune 16, 2025
Robin Joy Henning, the daughter of Tenn O’Dell and Marie Pearl (Cox) Harbin, was born September 18, 1956, in Iowa City, Iowa. She attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1974. On December 31, 1993, Robin was unitedJune 8, 2025
Dolores Ann Stanton, the daughter of Oscar O. and Irene (Zuck) Hosfiel, was born December 24, 1927, in Rock Port, Missouri. She attended Watson High School, Watson, Missouri, graduating in 1945. She then attended Methodist School of Nursing, St. JoseJune 4, 2025
Patsey Ann Riley, the daughter of Cleo and Pearl (Hamilton) Graham, was born September 19, 1942, in Randolph, Iowa. She attended Homer Country School and Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri. On November 1, 1971, Patsey was united in marJune 4, 2025
James “Jim Bob” Barker, the son of Dennis and Helen (Lindsey) Long, was born April 18, 1940, in Tarkio, Missouri. He attended Tarkio High School, graduating in 1958. While in high school, Jim Bob was proud of his football career and was the captaMay 10, 2025
Sherry Joan (Smith) Clement, 80, passed away, Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Community Hospital in Fairfax. Sherry was born at the Hamburg, Iowa Hospital on February 27, 1945, to Lorene (Campbell) Smith and William Philip Smith. She joined her brother JaFebruary 26, 2025
Marjorie “Marge” (Lawless) Sarringar, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, in Wellington, Florida, at the age of 90. Born September 22, 1934, in Tarkio, Missouri, to Raymon