April 12, 2026
Alice Irene (Scott) Wilkinson, 101, Rock Port, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port. All memorial services are pending. Cremation Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. www.minterfuneralchapelsApril 12, 2026
James Dale Irvine, the son of James A. and Marion R. (Carter) Irvine, was born June 26, 1943, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He attended Fairfax High School, Fairfax, Missouri, graduating in 1961. J.D. was offered a full-ride scholarship as a kicker for thApril 8, 2026
Paul Edward “Ned” Seymour was born January 29, 1944, in St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri to Paul and Louise (Burke) Seymour. He passed away at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port, Missouri, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with his wApril 7, 2026
Orma Faye (Noble) Meier, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 7, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on October 1, 1939, in Tarkio, Missouri, to William Beldon and JennMarch 29, 2026
Gary Wayne Wiley, the son of Wilbur Douglas “Pinky” and Martha Beatrice “Bea” (Conn) Wiley, was born March 8, 1952, in Maryville, Missouri. He attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1970. In 1975, Gary was uniteMarch 13, 2026
Bonnie Rae Novy, the daughter of Wallace Ray and Beulah Berniece (Chapman) Watkins, was born March 25, 1941, in Tarkio, Missouri. She attended Tarkio High School, graduating in 1959. She then attended Tarkio College, receiving her bachelor’s degreeMarch 14, 2026
Sharon Kay Jones, the daughter of Dillard A. and Mildred (Brickey) Price, was born December 30, 1946, in Maryville, Missouri. Sharon graduated from Fairfax High School, Fairfax, Missouri in 1964. After high school, she attended the H&R Block courFebruary 26, 2026
Jeffrey Dean Ingram, the son of John and Karen (Keiffer) Ingram, was born on August 25, 1964, in Fairfax, Missouri. Jeff attended Mound City High School, Mound City, Missouri, graduating in 1982. He attended Northwest Missouri State University in MarFebruary 23, 2026
Joan Marie Robison, the daughter of Donald Elmer and Joan Marie (VanWagner) Sulk, was born December 13, 1967, in Middlesex, New Jersey. She attended Independence High School, Independence, West Virginia. In 2003, Joan was united in marriFebruary 19, 2026
Randy Allen Hensel, the son of Gus and Charlotte (Hayword) Hensel, was born January 8, 1955, in Sycamore, Illinois. He attended Sycamore High School. Randy then attended Mount Vernon Bible College in Ohio, and Asbury College in Kentucky, graduating iFebruary 14, 2026
Lawrence Joseph Wedel, more affectionally known as “Weed”, was born May 16, 1943, in Manhattan, Kansas to Lawrence J. and Wanda Marie (Enke) Wedel. In 1945, Lawrence’s parents purchased a farm near Wamego, Kansas, where he attended country schoFebruary 9, 2026
Anthony James “A.J.” Harding, the son of Jim L. Harding and Deanna G. (Sheldon) Beck, was born March 7, 1985, in Hamburg, Iowa. A.J. attended Fairfax High School, Fairfax, Missouri, graduating in 2003. He then attended Southwest Missouri State UnJanuary 28, 2026
Halley Dawn Hunter, the daughter of Norena (Evans) and adoptive father, David Robinson, was born on April 27, 1977, in Gordon, Nebraska. Halley attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1995. Later, she earned her master’sFebruary 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,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 inJanuary 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, andJanuary 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 attAllison 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, MisDecember 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 toDecember 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 difDecember 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, graduaNovember 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 onNovember 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 honoNovember 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 uniteNovember 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.comNovember 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 footNovember 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 ANovember 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 theNovember 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
























