August 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 bec
August 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 fathe
August 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 N
August 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 Mario
August 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 Gre
July 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 David
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July 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 States
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June 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 Stephe
July 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 in
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July 12, 2025
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 t
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July 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 count
July 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 Sta
June 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 attende
June 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 Missouri
June 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.
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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 in
June 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 became
May 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 wa
June 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 united
June 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. Jose
June 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 mar
June 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 capta
May 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 Ja
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February 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
May 1, 2025
Gary R. Hughes, 62, Fairfax, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home in Fairfax. There are no scheduled services. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Cremation Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel
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April 30, 2025
Jackie “Jack” Allen Vernon was born to Herbert and Beulah Vernon on November 4, 1946, in Hamburg, Iowa. Beulah later married Marion Carter who raised Jack as his own. Jack attended Rock Port and Fairfax schools, graduating from Fairfax in 1964. H
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April 30, 2025
Jerry William Key, Jr. the son of Jerry William, Sr. and Nell (Black) Key, was born September 25, 1950, in Augusta, Georgia. He attended Langley Bath-Clearwater High School, Bath, South Carolina, graduating in 1968. After graduation, Jerry joined the
April 26, 2025
James Earl Hannah, the son of James Floyd and Twila Marie (Whalen) Hannah, was born May 7, 1941, and passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of 83. Jim graduated from Tarkio High school, class of 1959. He attended Northwest Miss
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April 22, 2025
Jim was born May 9, 1948, in Maryville, Mo., to James and Shirley Salmond. He grew up as the oldest of four brothers on a farm east of Tarkio, Mo. Jim regaled his children and grandchildren with the tales of his youth: taking care of livestock, att