Recent Services
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.
Also preceding him in death …
Calvin Lee Allen
(Nov 26, 1959 - May 04, 2026)
Calvin Lee Allen, age 66, of Elmer, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at his home.
Born November 26, 1959, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Walter and Crystal (Hoffman) Allen. In August of 1993, he was united in marriage to Susan Buster who survives.
Also surviving is one daughter, Lana (Ben) Allen-Parker of Macon, Missouri; one sister, Lori Gill of Bevier, Missouri; one brother, Larry Allen of Elmer, Missouri; one granddaughter, …
Bobby Edwin Gochnauer
(Jan 05, 1958 - Apr 19, 2026)
Bobby Edwin Gochnauer, age 68, of Bevier, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his home, with family and friends at his side.
Born January 5, 1958, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Mike and Yvonne (Anderson) Gochnauer. On May 20, 1995, in Macon, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Sheila (Colley) Coleman who survives.
Also surviving is one daughter, Barbie (Jule) Ballard of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri; one sister, Marilyn …
