November 26, 2024
Karen S. Freeman, 76, of Smithville, Missouri, formerly of Carrollton and Tarkio, Missouri passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Oak Pointe of Kearney, Missouri. Karen was born on September 20, 1948, to Harold “WayneNovember 25, 2024
Gerald R. Vawter, the son of Lester Edward and Ruth Amelia (Risdon) Vawter, was born December 11, 1937, in Hamburg, Iowa. He attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1957. On February 15, 1959, Gerald was united in maNovember 23, 2024
Kay Frances Harger, the daughter of Charles and Eula (Perry) Derrossett, was born October 19, 1939, in Hamburg, Iowa. She attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri. On August 18, 1957, Kay was united in marriage to Cecil M. “November 23, 2024
David Neal Riley, the son of Willard Frank and Dolly Luena (Hicks) Riley was born August 12, 1940, in Colfax Town Ship Tarkio, Missouri. David attended Tarkio High School. David spent his childhood on Ranch 9 in rural Tarkio. Following hNovember 22, 2024
Gilmer “Red” Loring Brush, the son of Gilmer (Gib) George and Helen Marie (Pfeiffer) Brush, was born July 29, 1953, in Los Angeles, California. He attended Hollywood High School, Hollywood California and later learned the construction trade in thNovember 14, 2024
Joann Carolyn Bell, the daughter of Carl and Josephine (Salfrank) Tiemeyer, was born on March 25, 1930, in Rock Port, Missouri. She spent her childhood and much of her adult life in Rock Port, growing up on her parent’s 300-acre farm on the edge ofNovember 3, 2024
Michael Scott Richards was born in Manassas, Virginia, on June 20, 1970, to Bill and Shirley (Cook) Richards. He was proceeded in death by his mother, Shirley Richards. He is survived by his father, Bill Dean Richards; older brother, Bryan Richards,November 1, 2024
Frank William Schupp, the son of John William and Marie Francis (Ulmer) Schupp, was born June 12, 1942, in Sedalia, Missouri. He attended Sheridan High School, graduating in 1961. On July 5, 1961, Frank entered the United States Marine COctober 29, 2024
Donna Sherrie Lansdown, the daughter of Don E. and Mildred G. (Hamiliton) Graham, was born November 10, 1955, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri. On June 15, 1973, Sherrie was united in marriage to JaOctober 23, 2024
Jeffery Michael Cooper, age 56, Vancleave, Mississippi, formerly of Rock Port, Missouri, passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Jeff was born August 17, 1968, in Fairfax, Missouri to Danny and Lyndia (Husing) Cooper. Since 2003, JeffOctober 28, 2024
Kimberly Kent Barr, the son of Merle D. and Helen M. (Uhing) Barr, was born July 3, 1960, in St. Charles, Missouri. He attended Fairfax High School, Fairfax, Missouri, graduating in 1978. Kim was employed by Hy-Vee, where he served as aOctober 21, 2024
Francis E. “Jack” Smith, the son of Quincey Lee, Sr. and Margaret Grace (McMillon) Smith, was born January 23, 1943, in Douglas, Georgia. He attended and graduated from Irwin County High School, Ocilla, Georgia. In 1964, Jack enteredOctober 9, 2024
Linda Kay Erickson, the daughter of Vernon M. and Virginia M. (Kirk) Thomas, was born April 30, 1953, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1971. Linda then attended Northwest Missouri State UnivOctober 8, 2024
Sonna Aileen Lane, the daughter of Theodore W. and Leona E. (Smith) Davis, was born September 16, 1938, in Langdon, Missouri. She attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1956. In 1957, Sonna was united in marriOctober 6, 2024
Julia Jane Bennington, the daughter of Herbert and Etta (LaHue) Hunter, was born November 7, 1936, in Langdon, Missouri. She attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1955. Julia attended beauty school in Omaha, Nebraska ridiOctober 2, 2024
Tammy Rae Lukehart, 64, Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Omaha, Nebraska. All memorial services are pending. There is no scheduled visitation. Memorials: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri, for final expenseSeptember 30, 2024
Denzil Murry Bell, the son of James Lloyd and Dorothy Louise (Murry) Bell, was born July 30, 1933 in Stockton, Missouri. He attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1951. On August 8, 1952, Denzil entered the United States ASeptember 13, 2024
Phyllis Arlene Jackson, the daughter of Harry and Hesper (Carpenter) Falconer, was born November 10, 1927, in Ithaca, New York. She attended Mound City High School, Mound City, Missouri. On February 3, 1946, Phyllis was united in marriagSeptember 4, 2024
Martha Marie Smith, the daughter of Rolla and Ivoree (Knizley) Adams, was born December 2, 1933, in Tarkio, Missouri. She attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1951. On December 27, 1953, Martha was united inAugust 31, 2024
Debra Joyce Martin, 70, Rock Port, Missouri, formerly Marysville, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port. There are no scheduled services. Private family inurnment will be held at a laterAugust 24, 2024
Charles E. Griffith, the son of Marvin and Dorothy (Bonnet) Griffith, was born on November 22, 1937, in Amboy, Minnesota. He attended Sherburn High School, Sherburn, Minnesota, graduating in 1955. On October 31, 1958, Charles was unitedAugust 11, 2024
Ron Hunter, the son of Carroll Eugene and Orma Lee (Dawson) Hunter, was born December 23, 1946, in Hamburg, Iowa. He attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1964. Ron then attended Tarkio College, Tarkio, Missouri, before tJuly 28, 2024
Dan Nelson, the son of Ted and Esther (Jensen) Nelson, was born June 7, 1957, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He attended David Starr Jordan High School, Long Beach, California, graduating in 1975. In the mid 1990’s Dan met his lifelong partneJuly 27, 2024
Thomas P. Proudfit, the son of Thomas Peter, Sr. and Alice Marie (Million) Proudfit, was born November 29, 1943, in Hamburg, Iowa. He attended Watson High School, Watson, Missouri, graduating in 1961. On March 30, 1965, Tom entered the United StatesJuly 26, 2024
Mary Ann Beggs, the daughter of Glen and Fern (Norton) Henning, was born on March 27, 1934, in Shenandoah, Iowa. Mary Ann was one of nine children, and attended Moulton School and Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1951.July 25, 2024
John David Butler, 82, of Burlington Junction, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home in Burlington Junction. He was born on August 29, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas to Frank and Virginia (Camplin) Butler. He lived in TopeJuly 23, 2024
Karen Anne Lester, the daughter of Victor John and Mildred Anna (Meyer) Hoemann, was born July 8, 1946, in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Karen attended Nebraska City High School, Nebraska City, graduating in 1964. She then attended Peru State College, PerJuly 22, 2024
Pamela “Mama Bear” Somerville, the daughter of Thomas and Dorothy (Waterhouse) Buckheim, was born April 6, 1961, in Monrovia, California. She attended Sierra Vista High School, Baldwin Park, California. Pam was a homemaker. She enjoyJuly 20, 2024
Doris Mae (Case) Lingerfelt, the daughter of Walter and Hallie (Gaines) Case, was born September 11, 1935, in Watson, Missouri. Doris was one of eleven children. Doris graduated from Watson High School in 1953, where she was captain of the basketballJuly 12, 2024
Thomas Colin Pritt, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Brusha) Rosenbohm, was born September 30, 1945, in Nebraska City, Nebraska. He attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1965. In 1976, Colin was united in mar