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Irene Lucille Brooks
(Jul 13, 1939 - Mar 24, 2026)
Irene L. Brooks, age 86, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home at 4:20 a.m. on March 24, 2026.
Irene was born July 13, 1939, in Johnstown, Missouri, to Henry Frederick Reeves and Georgia Louraine (Tucker) Reeves.
She resided with her daughter, Barb Kelsall, and her two grandsons, Robert Stifflemire and Curtis Anderson, in La Plata, Missouri.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Frederick Reeves and Georgia Louraine Reeves; her husband, Floyd Calvin Brooks; three brothers, Moses Allen Reeves, Ervin Frederick Reeves, and Edgar Marion Reeves; one sister, Edna Mae Kreiter; one grandson, Christopher Allan Pollard; and one great-granddaughter, Emma Rosella Casey.
She leaves behind five children: Richard Pollard and wife Carla, David Pollard and wife Brenda, Barbara Kelsall, Penny Gross and husband Mark, and Darryl Brooks.
She is also survived by her grandchildren: Amelia Pollard, Matthew Pollard, Billy Pollard, Jennifer Parker ...
Trent Leroy Perry
(Feb 07, 1962 - Mar 23, 2026)
Trent L. Perry, age 64, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at his home.
Born February 7, 1962, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Willian Jasper and Rose Maxine (McEwen) Perry.
Surviving is one brother Ernest (Nelda) Perry of Kearney, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Junior Perry of La Plata, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters, Donna Hagar Lindley and Virginia Perry; one brother, Billy Perry; and his dog, Charlie.
Trent lived in La Plata most of his life. He was a 1980 graduate of La Plata High School. He owned and operated Trent Perry Construction and Rentals. Trent was a life-long member of the NRA and served on the La Plata City Council for over 25 years.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Cherry Box Cemetery in Shelby County, Missouri.
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Tonya Lynn Wood
(Oct 02, 1968 - Mar 17, 2026)
Tonya Lynn Wood, age 57, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born October 2, 1968, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Linden “Buster” and Janet (Young) Wood.
Surviving are two siblings, Tim (Shelley) Wood of La Plata, Missouri and Terri (Dustin Brown) McLean of Pittsfield, Illinois; one aunt, Lodena Biggs of Lenexa, Kansas; her best friend, Sheri Turner of Brashear, Missouri; and several ...
Phyllis Jean Birkinshaw
(Oct 22, 1939 - Mar 03, 2026)
Phyllis Jean (Cribb) Birkinshaw, age 86, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home.
She was daughter of Ernest and Grace (Nihiser).
Phyllis graduated class of 1957 from La Plata High School where she played Basketball. She then moved to California, where she worked and raised her family. When retirement came around, she decided to move back to her “hometown” La Plata to enjoy her golden years with family.
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Geraldine Gash
(Nov 01, 1928 - Jan 29, 2026)
Geraldine Gash, 97, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 29, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born November 1, 1928, in Nickellton, Missouri, the daughter of Leland Stanford and Blanche (Redmon) Collins. On February 27, 1948, in Kirksville, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Donald Lee Gash who preceded her in death on August 16, 2017.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; stepfather, Claud Perry; and two brothers, Ronnie ...
