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David Charley Gunnels
(May 10, 1954 - Dec 02, 2025)
David Charley Gunnels, 71, of South Gifford, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his home.
Born May 10, 1954, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of David Lavern and Juanita Lorene (Teter) Gunnels. On February 10, 1971, in La Plata, Missouri, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Connie Perry who preceded him in death on January 29, 2025.
Also preceding him in death were his parents; son, Michael Gunnels; two grandchildren, Carissa and Blake; and one sister, Cheri O’Haver.
Surviving are two daughters, Christy (Rob) Bristow and Nikisha Couch, both of La Plata, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Jennifer Gunnels of South Gifford, Missouri; two sisters, Tharen (Jorgen) Skjeveland of La Plata, Missouri and Novenda Hartsock of Kirksville, Missouri; six grandchildren, Derrick and Timerrick Gunnels, Dillon Huddleston, Lance, Brooklynn and Kady Couch; six great grandchildren, Aydin, Rue, Evander, and Eriatreya Gunnels, Treylea Couch, and Samuel ...
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Dennis Lee Hall
(Feb 02, 1956 - Nov 24, 2025)
Dennis Lee Hall, 69, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at his home.
Born February 2, 1956, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Lee and Elaine (Wolf) Hall. On September 2, 1988, in La Plata, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Lori Pollock who survives.
Also surviving are four children, Anne (Bryan) Newton of Valley View, Texas, Jeremiah (Karla) Jackson of La Plata, Missouri, Angella (Shaun) Holt of Kirksville, Missouri ...
Merlene Linder
(Jul 05, 1939 - Nov 10, 2025)
Merlene Linder, age 86, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born July 5, 1939, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Merl and Pauline (Wilson) Plumlee. On July 7, 1957 in La Plata, Missouri she was united in marriage to Wendell Williams. On August 30, 1973, in La Plata, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Neil Linder, who preceded her in death on ...
Carol Francis Simons
(Feb 03, 1962 - Oct 23, 2025)
Carol Francis Simons, age 63, of La Plata, Missouri, died Thursday, October 23,2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born February 3, 1962, in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of Ernest Allen and Juanita Ada (Boyles-Coe) Baker.
Surviving is her significant other, Mark Powell of La Plata, Missouri; daughter, April Teel of Moberly, Missouri; and her dogs, Snowflake, and Layla.
Her parents and dog, Snowball preceded her in death.
Carol enjoyed reading, puzzles ...
Ruth Ann Easley
(Jan 01, 1944 - Oct 17, 2025)
Ruth Ann Easley of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Friday, October 17, 2025.
Born January 1, 1944 in Stoutsville, Missouri, she was the middle daughter of Frank and Gladys Vaughn.
On February 18, 1962 she wed Garry Jackson Easley in La Plata, Missouri.
Ruth is survived by her husband Garry of 64 years, two children David (Beth) Easley, Denise (John) Bilyeu; four grandchildren, Allison (Lucas) Davis, Michael (Kelli) Easley, Tyler Emery, Nicole Emery; three great-grandchildren ...
