February 5, 2026
Connie Lou Riley, the daughter of Sterling and Crystal (Brightwell) Lambert, was born February 6, 1941, in Leona, Kansas. She attended Midway High School, Denton, Kansas, graduating in 1959. Connie then attended Gard’s Business College, St. Joseph,
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January 31, 2026
James “Jim” Wallace Watkins, the son of Wallace Ray and Beulah Berniece (Chapman) Watkins, was born November 26, 1943, on the farm east of Tarkio, Missouri. Jim attended Homer School in rural Tarkio and graduated in 1961 from Tarkio High School.
January 18, 2026
Tracy Ann Whitaker, the daughter of Herman Leroy and Phyllis Arlene (Falconer) Jackson, was born February 10, 1965, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1983. In 1985, Tracy was united in
January 3, 2026
Charlie Richard Lawson, the son of Trais Lawson and Paige Madron, was stillborn January 3, 2026, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri. Charlie was preceded in death by great grandparents, Sandra Lawson, Myrlene Kellison, and
January 6, 2026
Phyllis Jane (Ivy) Ottmann, the daughter of Harry Hamilton and Florence Katherine (Mather) Ivy, was born December 22, 1944, in Maryville, Missouri. She grew up in Tarkio, Missouri with fond memories of her aunts, uncles, and cousins close by. She att
Allison J. (Schomburg) Hallmark
December 9, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Allison J. Hallmark, who left us peacefully on December 9, 2025, at her home in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 66. Allison was born on November 30, 1959, in Rock Port, Mis
December 19, 2025
Lyndia Kay Schomburg, the daughter of Christian O. and Kay Marie (Harbin) Husing, was born July 23, 1946, in Hamburg, Iowa. She attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri. On September 30, 1963, Lyndia was united in marriage to
December 18, 2025
Allen Richard McIntosh, the son of Orville Kenneth and Beryl Grace (Denny) McIntosh, was born February 22, 1955, in Fairfax, Missouri. Allen attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1973. Although life took him in dif
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December 3, 2025
Melvin Eugene “Mel” Miles, son of Walter Marion and Anna Elizabeth “Beth” (Holmes) Miles, was born on February 18, 1935, in rural Holt County, Mound City, Missouri. He attended Elkdale School and Fairfax High School, Fairfax, Missouri, gradua
November 27, 2025
Lonnie Dean Kuhns, the son of Rufus and Nellie (Hall) Kuhns, was born on August 21, 1943, in Auburn, Nebraska. He attended Irish Grove, Rock Port High School, and later Fairfax High School. Lonnie was united in marriage to Becky Ward on
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November 26, 2025
Billy Edwin Riley, the son of William Lewis and Georgia Ann (Brown) Riley, was born March 23, 1939, in Tarkio, Missouri. He attended Tarkio High School. On August 8, 1956, Bill entered the United States Navy, serving his country. He received his hono
November 25, 2025
Barbara Erin Bryant, the daughter of Orville Kenneth and Beryl Grace (Denny) McIntosh, was born March 29, 1947, in Hugo, Oklahoma. She attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1966. On March 9, 1969, Barbara was unite
November 25, 2025
Dewayne A. Schebaum, Jr., 63, Tarkio, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Maryville, Missouri. All memorial services are pending. Cremation Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. www.minterfuneralchapels.com
November 25, 2025
Elza Anthony Didlo, the son of Thomas Eugene and Mary Charlene (Lee) Didlo, was born on Wednesday, August 5, 1970, in Fairfax, Missouri and attended church the following Sunday. Tony attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, participated in foot
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November 13, 2025
***Obituary posted per family’s request.*** William Ray Clark, Jr. age 72, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025. William Ray Clark, Jr., was born in Presque Isle Air Force Base, Maine, on A
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November 8, 2025
Kenneth James Lane, the son of Harry and Viola (Mead) Lane, was born March 16, 1931, in Percival, Iowa. He attended Watson High School, Watson, Missouri, graduating in 1949. Kenneth entered the United States Marines and served his country during the
November 6, 2025
Marvetta Elaine Volker, the daughter of Marvin E. and Eleanor Elaine (Ebert) Leseberg, was born October 14, 1958, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1977. Marvetta then attended Jennie Edmunds
November 6, 2025
Dorothy J. Knierim, the daughter of Lloyd Tenny and Vera M. (Hawley) Batton, was born January 4, 1934, in Oak Creek, Colorado. She attended North Nodaway High School, Hopkins, Missouri, graduating in 1952. She then attended Northwest Missouri State U
October 22, 2025
Judith Diana Raya, the daughter of Donald L. and Anna Mae (Waugh) Husing, was born May 25, 1951, in Maryville, Missouri. She attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1969. Judy then attended and graduated from St. Joseph Bus
October 20, 2025
Richard Eugene Prater, the son of Glen and Ethel (Wright) Prater, was born February 11, 1940, in Filmore, Missouri. He attended high school in Burlington Junction, Missouri. On August 25, 1967, Dick was united in marriage to Connie Brumm
October 16, 2025
Jonathan Louis Willers, the son of Dwayne and Norma (Jensen) Willers, was born on May 15, 1958, in Norfolk, Nebraska. He attended Tarkio High School in Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1977. A gifted athlete, Jon was an All-American in football and qu
May 25, 2025
Ruth Drew, born February 12, 1938, passed away surrounded by children and grandchildren in San Antonio, Texas on May 25, 2025. Ruth grew up near Maitland and Mound City, Missouri and then attended Colorado College. She married and set up a home and r
October 11, 2025
Heather LeAnn Currie, the daughter of Robert Ray Currie and Deborah Currie Wolken, was born February 21, 1979, in Fairfax, Missouri. Heather graduated with honors from Tarkio High School in 1997. Heather grew up on the family farm on the
October 10, 2025
Danny M. Webster, 75, Rock Port, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port. There is no scheduled visitation or memorial service. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Cremation Ar
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October 2, 2025
Richard Lee Carlson, age 74, of Council Bluffs, passed away on October 2, 2025, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital after facing complex health issues. Rich was born on December 14, 1950, in Fairfax, Missouri. He proudly served his co
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, grandm
September 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 ch
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September 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 Ar
September 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 t
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September 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 State