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Dolores V. Davis
(Apr 17, 1931 - Jul 20, 2026)
Dolores V. (Stafford) Davis, age 95, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon, Missouri, where she had been a resident for a short time.
Born April 17, 1931, in Waterloo, Iowa, she was the daughter of Jim and Ruby (Ruggles) Stafford. On May 28, 1950, she was united in marriage to Olin J. “Tobe” Davis who preceded her in death on July 19, 1998.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Jimmie Wayne Davis; one sister, Velma Meier; one brother, Ondrel Strafford Jr.; and one great grandson, Brenden Lee Peavler.
Surviving is one daughter, Toby (Alvin) Peavler of La Plata, Missouri; one brother, Floyd Stafford of Cole Camp, Missouri; grandchildren, Courtney (Devin) Berry and Marty (Andrea) Peavler; great grandchildren, Cheyenne and Kaylee Berry, Emilie and Lily Peavler, Hailey, Kayden and Leaha Valentine; niece and …
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Earl Leslie Beckman
(Jul 29, 1938 - Jul 14, 2026)
Earl L. Beckman, age 87, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri.
Born July 29, 1938, in the state of Iowa, he was the son of Henry and Daisy (Head) Beckman.
Surviving is one sister, Barb Grable of Kirksville, Missouri and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
His parents and one sister, Shirley Walker-Cheatum preceded him in death.
Earl …
Karen J. Wood
(May 22, 1950 - Jun 05, 2026)
Karen Jean Wood, age 76, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away at home surrounded by her family on June 5, 2026.
Karen was born on May 22, 1950 in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Loy and Ruby Voyles. On December 18, 1966, Karen was united in marriage to the love of her life Glenn Wood.
Karen is survived by her loving daughters, Kayla (Matt) Belt and Kelcey (Ralph) Smith; four grandchildren, Weston (Cali) …
Keith L. Bailey
(Jun 17, 1939 - Jun 01, 2026)
Keith L. Bailey, age 86, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at his home.
Born June 17, 1939, in Morningsun, Iowa, the son of Farris and Lottie (Belzer) Bailey. On October 19, 1958, in La Plata, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Karen Crosby who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Kelly (Robert) Hill and Kenner Bailey; three grandchildren, Shelby (Jared) Lung, Jared and Zachary Hill; two great …
William "Bill" Albert Simpson
(Aug 04, 1941 - May 17, 2026)
William “Bill” Albert Simpson, age 84, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri.
Born August 4, 1941, in Robinson, Illinois, the middle child of the Reverend Keith and Josephine (Eickmann) Simpson. On March 14, 1981, in Camden, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Linda Hudgens who preceded him in death on August 6, 2025.
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