Obituaries Archive
Keith Jerold Bailey
(Oct 30, 1946 - Jul 28, 2013)
Keith Jerold Bailey, age 66 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born October 30, 1946 near Ethel, Missouri, he was the son of Harry K. and Ruby Irene (Epperson) Bailey. On November 5, 1976 in Kirksville, Missouri, he married Debra J. Humphrey who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Jeff Bailey and wife Betty of Guam, Richard Morrow and fiancée Laura Brown ...
Barry Wayne Baker
(Jun 05, 1950 - Jun 27, 2011)
Barry Wayne Baker, age 61 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011 at the La Plata Nursing Home.
Born June 5, 1950 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was the son of Harold D. and Betty M. (Patton) Baker. On March 14, 1981 in Kirksville, Missouri, he married Donna (Bahr-Miranda) who survives.
Also surviving is his mother, Betty Baker of Kirksville, Missouri; one daughter, Gwen Gashweiler of Novinger, Missouri; four sons, Garrett and Garth ...
Kenneth Wayne Baker
(Sep 17, 1949 - Aug 10, 2023)
Kenneth Wayne Baker Sr., age 73 of Macon, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at his home.
Born September 17, 1949 in Mexico, Missouri, the son of Warren and Sarah Jane (Duckworth) Baker. On August 6, 1972 in Macon, Missouri he was united in marriage to Shirley Tipton who preceded him in death on January 5, 2015.
Also preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, William Warren Baker; stepmother, Ida Mae Baker ...
Robert Lee Baker
(Mar 06, 1933 - Sep 16, 2018)
Robert L. Baker, age 85 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Born March 6, 1933 near Atlanta, Missouri, the son of Rev. A.S.J. and Anna Lela (McDuffee) Baker. On September 15, 1957 in La Plata, Missouri he was united in marriage to Alma M. Bowen who survives.
Also surviving is one son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Brenda Baker of La Plata, Missouri; one ...
Robert W. "Bob" Baker
(Nov 23, 1949 - May 25, 2020)
Robert W. “Bob” Baker, age 70, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home in rural Atlanta, Missouri.
The son of Joe Al and Betty (Hatchett) Baker, Bob was born on November 23, 1949 in Sentinel, Oklahoma, but spent almost his entire life in rural Atlanta. Bob was united in marriage on March 18, 1972 to Cathy (Carter) Baker, who survives.
Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Duane Pennington; two ...
Ronald Earle Baker
(Dec 17, 1931 - Oct 01, 2015)
Ronald Earle Baker, age 83 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri.
Born December 17, 1931 in Morris, Illinois, he was the son of Reuben E. and Ruth Caroline (Johnson) Baker.
Surviving are four sons, Birney E. Baker of Janesville, Minnesota, Bruce E. Baker of Canton, Georgia, Brian E. Baker of McCallsburg, Iowa, and Bart E. Baker of Roland, Arkansas; two sisters, Fay Male and ...
Shirley D. Baker
(Jun 24, 1952 - Jan 05, 2015)
Shirley D. Baker, age 62 of Macon, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Born June 24, 1952 in Macon, Missouri, she was the daughter of Olen E. and Reta M. (Long) Tipton. On August 6, 1972 in Macon, Missouri, she married Kenneth W. Baker who survives.
Also surviving is her mother, Reta M. Tipton of Macon, Missouri; three children, Christina Riley and husband Roger, Kimberly Roberts and husband ...
Jane Louise Barnett
(Jul 12, 1936 - Apr 08, 2011)
Jane L. Barnett, 74, of La Plata, formerly of Kirksville and Columbia died
Thursday, April 8, 2011 at the La Plata Nursing Home.
Born July 12, l936 in Kirksville, she was the daughter of Otho and Mauretta Baity Barnett. Jane graduated from KHS in l954 and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Kirksville State Teachers College (now Truman State University) in 1957 and 1958 respectively. She also did post-graduate work at the ...
Mary Louise Beale
(Feb 28, 1925 - Jun 19, 2013)
Mary Louise Beale, age 88, of La Plata, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born February 28, 1925 in New Cambria, Missouri to Johnnie and Hertha (Morris) Davis. On February 28, 1947 in Macon, Missouri she married Keith Beale who preceded her in death on May 27, 2006.
Also preceding her in death were her parents, one brother William Davis, and one sister Fern King ...
Charles Tracy Bealmer
(Jun 29, 1918 - Aug 24, 2012)
Charles Tracy Bealmer, age 94 of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 at his home.
Born June 29, 1918 in Atlanta, Missouri, he was the son of Charlie and Mary (Bledsoe) Bealmer. On January 27, 1948 in Kirksville, Missouri he married Luetta May Main who preceded him in death on February 2, 1990. Also preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Lucille Johnson.
Surviving is one son, Darrell Bealmer and ...
Andrew Joseph Beautte
(Dec 05, 1975 - Dec 06, 2015)
Andrew Joseph Beautte, age 40 of La Plata, Missouri passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 northeast of Keytesville, Missouri in a plane crash.
Born December 5, 1975 in Mountain View, Missouri, he was the son of Terry and Kay (Johnson) Beautte. On June 28, 2006 in La Plata, Missouri he was united in marriage to Jill Green who he had been dating since June 28, 1997.
Surviving are his parents, Terry and Kay Beautte of ...
Melody Lee Bechtle
(Feb 22, 1948 - Mar 10, 2016)
Melody Lee Bechtle, age 68 of Hamilton Square, New Jersey, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Robert Wood Johnson-Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton Square, New Jersey.
Born February 22, 1948 in Stockton, California, she was the daughter of Duane and Donna (Shumaker) Seibold. On August 10, 1974 in Boulder, Colorado, she was united in marriage to Daniel Bechtle who survives.
Also surviving are her parents, Duane and Donna Seibold of La Plata, Missouri, and one ...
Marilyn M. Beecher
(Dec 11, 1918 - Feb 21, 2011)
Marilyn M. Beecher, age 92 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 21, 2011 at Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born December 11, 1918 in Carrollton, Missouri, she was the daughter of Uley T. and Lydia C. (Hamblen) Benjamin who precedes her in death.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Dr. Edgar Benjamin and John Benjamin; and one nephew, Dr. Milton Lowrey.
Memorials in memory of Marilyn M. Beecher may ...
Shirley R. Beers
(Nov 24, 1926 - Mar 15, 2024)
Shirley R. Beers, age 97, of Novelty, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, Missouri.
Born on November 24, 1926, in Elmer, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Bess (Chadwick) Gelbach. She attended elementary school in Hurdland. Her family then moved to the Kansas City area and she graduated from the Camden High School in 1944. Shirley had been employed with Standard Oil Company and Internal Revenue Service ...
Elizabeth Marie Beeson
(Jul 12, 1940 - Dec 16, 2020)
Elizabeth Marie Beeson, age 80 of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Born July 12, 1940 in Kirksville, Missouri, the third daughter of Wilmer and Marjorie (Dasch) Smithson. On November 9, 1958 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Wayne Beeson who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Kyle Palmer of Warrensburg, Missouri; one son and daughter-in-law, David and ...
Cedric Drew Belt
(Apr 15, 1988 - Dec 23, 2023)
Cedric Drew Belt, 35, passed from this life on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at his home in Atlanta, Missouri. Cedric was born on April 15, 1988, the son of Drew and Becky Belt of Macon.
Cedric was a 2006 graduate of Macon High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Missouri. He attended graduate school at Lincoln University where he played baseball receiving all conference honors. Cedric was a member of First Christian ...
Wilson S. Belt
(Jul 28, 1938 - Mar 31, 2020)
Wilson S. Belt, age 81, of La Plata, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his home.
Born July 28, 1938 in Sue City, Missouri, the son of Madison Earl and Hazel Gladys (Wilson) Belt. On September 8, 1963 he married Patricia B. Butler at the Methodist Church in Macon, Missouri, who survives him. Also surviving him are his four children and spouses, Allison and Bill Rowland of Macon, MO, Meredith Belt of Macon ...
Rosella R. Benham
(Apr 17, 1929 - Apr 17, 2022)
Rosella R. Benham, age 93 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Macon Health Care Center in Macon, Missouri.
Born April 17, 1929 in Winamac, Indiana, the daughter of Harvey and Dora (Hall) Yockey. On July 12, 1956 in Ely, Nevada, she was united in marriage to Richard Benham who preceded her in death on December 20, 1999.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; eleven siblings; and two grandchildren ...
Dorothy V. Berry
(Feb 24, 1917 - Aug 31, 2013)
Dorothy V. Berry, age 96 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born February 24, 1917 in Macon County, Missouri, the daughter of Earl and Pearl (Sullivan) Pyle. On June 6, 1936 in Milan, Missouri she married Earl Berry who preceded her in death on December 6, 1997.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; step-mother, Maude (Smith) Pyle; five sisters, Blanche Helton ...
Bobby L. "Bob" Biggs
(Feb 09, 1942 - Oct 20, 2011)
Bobby Lee Biggs of La Plata, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at age 69. Born February 9, 1942 in Kirksville, Missouri he was the son of Harold M. and Virginia (Daniels) Biggs. On August 16, 1964 he was united in marriage with Lodena Dale Wood at the La Plata Presbyterian Church and they recently celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary.
Bob was a graduate of La Plata RII High School class of ...
Gary Eugene Biggs
(Jan 16, 1941 - Dec 20, 2010)
Gary Eugene Biggs, age 69, of Mesa, Arizona passed away Monday December 20, 2010 at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.
Born January 16, 1941 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was the son of Harold M. and Virginia (Daniels) Biggs. On August 20, 1961 he was united in marriage with Margaret Anne Harrison at the Community Presbyterian Church in La Plata, Missouri.
Surviving is his wife Margaret; his mother Virginia Biggs of La Plata, Missouri ...
Scot Eugene Biggs
(Mar 04, 1963 - Feb 23, 2014)
Scot Eugene Biggs, born March 4, 1963 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Gary E. & Margaret Biggs, passed away February 23, 2014.
Surviving are his wife Gina Quintana, mother Margaret Harrison Biggs, grandmother Virginia Daniels Biggs, brothers; Darrin Lee and Todd Monroe Biggs, aunts; Carol Pemberton Biggs and Lodena (Wood) Biggs; uncle Richard Pemberton; nieces Harlie Anne Biggs, Sabrina Mitchell, Diamond Mitchell, nephews Nicholas Biggs, Todd E. Biggs; and many other nephews & nieces ...
Stephanie Leigh Biggs-Harris
(Jul 25, 1966 - Oct 06, 2022)
Stephanie Leigh Biggs-Harris of Shawnee, Kansas passed away from complications of a double liver and kidney transplant on October 6, 2022 at age 56. Born July 25, 1966 in Kirksville, MO, Stephanie was the daughter of Bob and Lodena Biggs. She was raised in La Plata, MO and graduated from the LHS class of 1984.
The one love of Stephanie’s life was her 20-year-old son Zane Harris. Zane lived at home with Stephanie and ...
Erma Lea Billings
(May 24, 1933 - Mar 23, 2022)
Erma Lea Billings, age 88 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri.
Born May 24, 1933 in Freeman, Missouri, the daughter of Julius Caesar and Erma Lorena (Rowe) Hawkins. On July 26, 1953 in La Plata, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Jay Newton Billings who preceded her in death on September 28, 1993.
Also preceding her in death were her ...
Donald Leroy Bissey
(Mar 25, 1924 - Jun 24, 2010)
Donald Leroy Bissey, age 86 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the LaPlata Nursing Home in LaPlata, Missouri.
Born March 25, 1924 near Cherry Box, Missouri, he was the son of George and Hannah (Brubaker) Bissey. On June 10, 1945 in Florence, Colorado he married Lucile G. Smith who survives.
Also surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Debbie Bissey of Labadie, Missouri, Melvin and Nancy Bissey of Kirksville, Missouri ...
Lucile Gladys Bissey
(Dec 30, 1927 - Aug 31, 2012)
Lucile Gladys Bissey, age 84 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012 at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri.
Born December 30, 1927 in Gallatin, Missouri, she was the daughter of Shelby and Vera (Stauffer) Smith. On June 10, 1945 in Florence, Colorado, she married Donald L. Bissey who preceded her in death on June 24, 2010.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Wayne Bissey; one ...
Delbert Ray Biswell
(Dec 30, 1941 - Jul 07, 2017)
Delbert Ray Biswell, age 75 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Born December 30, 1941 in Cuba, Illinois, the son of Coats and Mildred Maxine (Southwood) Biswell. On December 27, 1960 in Palmyra, Missouri he was united in marriage to Laura Thomason who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia and Hershel Williams of Bevier, Missouri and Donita Kay and Kent Cavender of ...
Laura A. Biswell
(Aug 06, 1942 - Jul 31, 2018)
Laura A. Biswell, age 75 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Born August 6, 1942 in San Jose, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Viola (Dean) Thomason. On December 27, 1960 she was united in marriage to Delbert Biswell who preceded her in death on July 7, 2017.
Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Don Busse.
Surviving are two daughters ...
Bette Ann Bogeart
(May 03, 1930 - May 12, 2012)
Bette Ann (Gash) Bogeart, age 82, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday (May 12, 2012) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born May 3, 1930, in Gifford, Missouri, she was the daughter of Lula Mae (Magers) Epperson and Herbert Gash. On December 30, 1945, in Paola, Kansas, she married Edward W. Bogeart who preceded her in death on February 22, 2002.
Also preceding her in death were her parents and one grandson ...
Michael Wayne Boren
(Jun 09, 1963 - Sep 25, 2012)
Michael Wayne Boren, age 49, of La Plata, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at his home.
Born June 9, 1963 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was the son of Patrick B. and Barbara (Young) Boren. On May 23, 1986 in La Plata he married Robyn Durham who survives.
Also surviving is his mother, Barbara McCarty of La Plata; two children, Ethan and Erin Boren of the home; five brothers, Chuck Boren and wife Christine ...
Burl Francis Bowen
(Aug 08, 1939 - May 15, 2022)
Burl Francis Bowen, age 82, of Kirksville, MO completed his mission of spreading God’s Word on this earth and was promoted to Heaven on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Burl was born on August 8, 1939 to Willis Bowen and Hazel Francis Bowen on his grandfather’s farm in rural Macon County. He attended La Plata school where he graduated in 1959.
Burl is survived by his children, Shelley Wheeler of Kirksville, Patti Preston-Hopkins and ...
Mary Jane "Janie" Bowen
(Jan 22, 1942 - Jun 12, 2011)
Mary Jane Bowen, age 69 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at her daughter’s home in Buckner, Missouri.
Born January 22, 1942 in Kirksville, Missouri, she was the daughter of Henry Harrison and Mary Lee (Ingraham) Ruddell. On June 11, 1960 in La Plata, Missouri she was united in marriage to Robert Dale Bowen who survives.
Also surviving is one daughter and son-in-law, Mendi and Dean Parsons of Buckner, Missouri; one ...
Robert Dale "Mike" Bowen
(Jul 30, 1940 - Mar 01, 2018)
Robert Dale "Mike" Bowen, age 77 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at his daughter's home in Buckner, Missouri.
Born July 30, 1940 in La Plata, Missouri, the son of Alva and Edrie (Roberts) Bowen Fudge. On June 11, 1960 in La Plata, Missouri he was united in marriage to Mary Jane "Janie" Ruddell who preceded him in death on June 12, 2011. Also preceding him in death were his parents and ...
Cheryl Lynn Bradley
(Jul 23, 1964 - May 22, 2021)
Cheryl Lynn Bradley
Cheryl Lynn Bradley, age 56, of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021.
Born July 23, 1964, in Kirksville, Cheryl was the youngest daughter of P. J. and Virginia (Robinson) Simpson. A 1982 graduate of Chillicothe High School and a 1988 graduate of the University of Missouri, Cheryl made close friends in school that lasted her entire lifetime. A pop culture lover, Cheryl was an avid reader of more than 15 ...
Jerry Raymond Bradley
(Nov 26, 1932 - May 24, 2017)
Jerry Raymond Bradley, age 84 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his home.
Born November 26, 1932 in Fairbank, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Vera (Fettkether) Bradley.
Survivors include one step-daughter, Patty Booker and husband Stan of La Plata, Missouri; two sisters, Cathy Brant and Wilma Welsh both of Fairbank, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant son, Brett; one ...
Larry C. Bragg
(Jan 20, 1936 - Jul 07, 2013)
Larry C. Bragg, age 77, of Kirksville, MO passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013, at La Plata, MO.
He was born January 20, 1936 in Kirksville, to Elvin Curtis and Mary Louise (Shouse) Bragg.
He was married on May 29, 1955 to Shirley Odette Easley, who preceded him in death.
On December 28, 1996, he married Martha Ellen Vogel of Lineville, IA, who survives.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Shirley ...
Martha Dawkins Bragg
(Jun 02, 1916 - Jun 25, 2021)
Martha Dawkins Bragg, age 105, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon, Missouri.
She was born June 2, 1916 near Coatsville, Missouri in Schuyler County, the daughter of James and Lillie (Mock) Houston. In 1934 she married Raymond F. Dawkins who preceded her in death from a hunting accident in 1951. In 1953 she married Otis Bragg who preceded her in death in 1988.
Also preceding her in death ...
Mildred U. Bragg
(Apr 18, 1921 - Jul 28, 2021)
Mildred U. Bragg, age 100 of Novelty, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Born April 18, 1921 in Knox County, Missouri, the daughter of Vern and Ula (Bowen) Henry. On December 24, 1941 in Macon, Missouri she was united in marriage to Kester Bragg who preceded her in death on September 28, 1995.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; one sister, Gen Bilbro; and one niece ...
Veva S. Bragg
(Jul 28, 1927 - Jan 04, 2020)
Veva (Speake) Bragg, 92, Of La Plata, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Macon Health Care Center where she had been a resident for one month.
Born in Donnellson, Iowa on July 28, 1927, she was the daughter of Charles and Rose Speake. The youngest daughter with four sisters and five brothers, Veva grew up and attended school in the Montrose, Iowa area.
On July 2, 1947, she was united in marriage ...
Worth E. Bragg
(Jul 21, 1930 - Jul 24, 2014)
Worth E. Bragg, age 84 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the La Plata Nursing Home.
Born July 21, 1930 in La Plata, Missouri, he was the son of Douglas Grant and Hazel Evelyn (Allison) Bragg. On May 4, 1959 in Ottawa, Illinois he married Patricia A. Shear who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Carole Ann Kreider and husband Jim of Vero Beach, Florida, Mary Elizabeth Sargent and husband ...
Bonnie Jean Breuklander
(Nov 23, 1930 - May 12, 2018)
Bonnie Jean Breuklander, age 87 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the La Plata Nursing Home.
Born November 23, 1930 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Howard Leon and Iris Mae (Boggs) Hanna. On February 20, 1957 she was united in marriage to Gerald Breuklander who preceded her in death on July 17, 1974. In 1977 she became a special friend to Fred Grant who preceded her in death on ...
Terry Lee Breuklander
(Jan 01, 1950 - Jun 15, 2023)
Terry Lee Breuklander, age 73 of La Plata, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at his home.
Born January 1, 1950 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Lloyd and Bonnie (Hanna) Breuklander. On March 9, 1970 in Marshalltown, Iowa, he was united in marriage to Ethel Perkins who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Joe Breuklander and Jeff (Andrea) Breuklander, both of La Plata, Missouri; one sister, Debra Fristoe of Marceline, Missouri; eight grandchildren ...
Ione E. Brokaw
(Jan 08, 1950 - Mar 31, 2022)
Ione E. Brokaw, age 72 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at The Pines in Kirksville, Missouri, surrounded by her family.
Born January 8, 1950 in Rushford, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Esther (Runge) Tveten. On July 14, 1973 in Rushford, Minnesota, she was united in marriage to Junior Brokaw who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Matt (Denise) Brokaw of Osceola, Iowa and Tracy (J) Arends of Huntsville, Missouri ...
Jerald Eugene Brokaw
(Jul 13, 1949 - Feb 20, 2019)
Jerald Eugene Brokaw, age 69 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at his home.
Born July 13, 1949 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Leonard and Maxine (Stiles) Brokaw. On June 3, 1998 in Macon, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Susan Wright who survives.
Also surviving are his father and step-mother, Leonard and Rilletta Brokaw of La Plata, Missouri; four step-children, James William Slagle and wife Shelly, Sherrie Lenox ...
Leonard R. Brokaw
(Feb 04, 1923 - Jun 11, 2022)
Leonard R. Brokaw, age 99 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri.
Born February 4, 1923 on the family farm, east of La Plata, the son of Albert and Pauline (Harrison) Brokaw.
Surviving are his wife Rilletta of the home; three children, Junior Brokaw of La Plata, Joyce Crawford of La Plata, and Janice Brokaw of La Plata; one daughter-in-law, Sue Brokaw ...
Dexter L. Brookhart
(Jul 26, 1951 - Nov 14, 2018)
Dexter L. Brookhart, age 67 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his home.
Born July 26, 1951 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Ellison and Sarah (Ruggles) Brookhart. On July 7, 1985 in La Plata, Missouri he was united in marriage to Denise Hall who survives.
Also surviving is one son, Brent Brookhart and wife Jennifer of Atlanta, Missouri; two daughters, Samantha Chairez and husband Juan of Kirksville, Missouri and ...
Judy Kay Brown
(Jun 04, 1948 - Apr 26, 2013)
Judy Kay Brown, 64, of Linwood, Kansas peacefully passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas.
Judy was born June 4, 1948 near La Plata, Missouri. She was the daughter of Robert E. and Eva M. (Billups) Pippin. On February 26, 1967 she married Ronnie C. Brown.
She is survived by her husband Ronnie; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Stefanie Brown of Linwood, Kansas; one daughter and son-in-law ...
Shirley Jean Bruce
(Nov 10, 1926 - Oct 12, 2014)
Shirley Jean Bruce, age 87 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Born November 10, 1926 near New Boston, Missouri, she was the daughter of Donald Earle and Estelle Mae (Turner) Begole. On November 24, 1946 in La Plata she married Dale Dean Wares who preceded her in death on January 11, 1977. On October 7, 1983 in Camdenton, Missouri she married Lloyd Bruce who preceded ...
Vicki S. Bryan
(Jul 30, 1952 - Apr 18, 2021)
Vicki S. Bryan, age 68 of Elmer, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Born July 30, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of William Allen “Bojack” and Lavon Mae (Biswell) Rhoades. She was united in marriage to Rande Bryan who preceded her in death on November 25, 2011.
Also preceding her in death were her parents, infant sister, and nephew, Steven Rhoades.
Surviving are one daughter, Heather Strader ...
Kelly K. Bryant
(Jun 25, 1944 - Jun 27, 2023)
Kelly K. Bryant, age 79 of Ethel, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Born June 25, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Buehl and Doris (Williams) Bryant. On October 20, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Carol Temple who survives.
Also surviving is one son, Dean (Peggy) Bryant of Barnhart, Missouri; three sisters, Pamela Rinehart of Theodosia, Missouri, Gayla (Larry) Neatherly of ...
Bertie June Beck
(Jun 24, 1930 - Oct 20, 2018)
Bertie June Beck, age 88 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Kirksville Manor in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born June 24, 1930 in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Foster Thomas and Bonnie Mae (Fast) Vandiver. On September 23, 1951 in Trenton, Missouri she was united in marriage to Edward Eugene Beck who preceded her in death on January 4, 1994.
Also preceding her in death were her parents and three sisters, Mary ...
Bobby D. Buck
(Jan 19, 1927 - Jan 26, 2013)
Bobby D. Buck, age 86 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri.
Born January 19, 1927 in Newburg, Missouri, he was the son of Glen and Ruby Irene (Easley) Buck. On June 16, 1951 in La Plata, Missouri, he married Verna Marie Pippin who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Michael Buck and wife Joyce of La Plata, Missouri, Eddie Buck and ...
Joyce Elaine Buck
(Aug 29, 1959 - Nov 24, 2020)
Joyce Elaine Buck, age 61 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at her home.
Born August 29, 1959 in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Willard Chester and Mildred I. (Dawkins) Gregory. On April 29, 2000 in La Plata, she was united in marriage to Mike Buck who survives.
Also surviving are three children, Aaron Wiseman of Safety Harbor, Florida, Holly Funk of Columbia, Missouri, and Carmen Hopkins of Union, Missouri ...
Kevin Devoine Buck
(Jul 25, 1964 - Nov 21, 2017)
Kevin Devoine Buck, age 53 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at his home.
Born July 25, 1964 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Raymond D. and Patricia Kay (Garnett) Buck. On February 24, 1991 in Macon, Missouri he was united in marriage to Carol Smith who survives.
Also surviving are his parents, Raymond Buck and wife Beth of La Plata and Kay Garnett of Atlanta, Missouri; two sons, Birdie Buck ...
Holly Beth Bugh
(Oct 20, 1983 - Aug 25, 2022)
Holly Beth Bugh, 38, of Merriam, Kansas passed away on August 25, 2022 surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with breast cancer.
Holly was born on October 20, 1983 to Dennis and Karen Bugh at Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, Illinois. She had an Air Force “military brat” upbringing in her early years before settling into civilian life in Missouri. She graduated from the La Plata High School in 2002 and completed a ...
Larabel "Ann" Hertzler Bullock
(May 08, 1934 - Dec 07, 2018)
Larabel “Ann” Hertzler Bullock, 84, of La Plata, Missouri passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa.
Born May 8, 1934 in Elmer, Missouri, she was the daughter of Lawrence Hertzler and Marybelle Spencer Hertzler. On June 6, 1954 she was united in marriage to William Andrew Bullock. They were devoted to each other throughout their long marriage. Two children were born to their marriage, Larry and Jill.
Survivors ...
William Andrew Bullock
(Jun 09, 1925 - Oct 23, 2018)
William Andrew Bullock, age 93 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Kavanagh House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa.
Born June 9, 1925 in La Plata, Missouri, the first of four children of Edgar and Pearl (Roan) Bullock. On June 6, 1954 he was united in marriage to Ann Hertzler. Bill said the minute he met her, his life changed forever, and he knew his bachelor days were over. They were ...
Curtis Gene Bunch
(Apr 01, 1939 - Aug 05, 2021)
Curtis Gene Bunch, age 82 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Missouri.
Born April 1, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Ernest and Zelma (Thurston) Bunch. On September 12, 1984 in Elko, Nevada, he was united in marriage to Arlene Vaughn who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Randy and Danny (Teena) Bunch of La Plata, Missouri; one daughter, Kristina (Chris) Wolf of Columbia ...
Evelyn Ann Bunch
(Jul 18, 1940 - Dec 28, 2020)
Evelyn Ann Bunch, age 80 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Missouri.
Born July 18, 1940 in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Merlin and Tressie (Boring) Shaffer.
Surviving are two sons, Danny and Randy Bunch, both of La Plata, Missouri; two grandsons, Curtiss and Christian Bunch; and one great granddaughter, Briley Bunch.
Evelyn was a 1958 graduate of La Plata High School and was a member ...
Wanda L. Burgess
(Jan 04, 1927 - Mar 05, 2022)
Wanda L. Burgess, age 95 of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon, Missouri.
Born January 4, 1927 in Barnsville, Missouri, the daughter of Linwood and Viola (Emmons) Butler. On September 16, 1945 in Macon, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Calvin Burgess who preceded her in death on October 22, 2015.
Also preceding her in death are her parents; two grandchildren, Brandi and Dakotah McQuay ...
Donna Lynne Burnett
(Sep 14, 1931 - Sep 20, 2012)
Donna Lynne Burnett, age 81 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012 at her home.
Born September 14, 1931 near LaCrosse, Missouri, she was the daughter of Roscoe and Gladys B. (Sappington) Miller. On July 4, 1949 in Memphis, Missouri, she married Gerold Burnett who preceded her in death on March 3, 2004.
Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Edwin “Chub” Miller.
Surviving are two sons and ...
Dorothy I. Burton
(Jun 22, 1931 - Jan 05, 2022)
Dorothy Kellam Burton, age 90 of Macon, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon, Missouri.
Born June 22, 1931 in Elmer, Missouri she was the daughter of Fred and Jennie (Shoop) Kellam. On September 11, 1955 she was joined in marriage to Robert “Bob” Burton.
Surviving are two daughters, Cinda Burton and Charlotte Moore, both of Macon, Missouri; two granddaughters and their husbands Melissa and Travis Cook ...
Robert "Bob" L Burton
(Sep 07, 1930 - Jun 03, 2016)
Robert “Bob” L. Burton, age 85 of Macon, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon, Missouri.
Born September 7, 1930 in Atlanta, Missouri, he was the son of Henry Olin and Lillian (Coleman) Burton. On September 11, 1955 in Kirksville, Missouri he was united in marriage to Dorothy I. Kellam who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Cinda Burton of Macon, Missouri and Charlotte Moore and husband ...
Thomas Wayne Burton
(Nov 04, 1934 - Sep 24, 2019)
Thomas Wayne Burton, age 84 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Born November 4, 1934 in Atlanta, Missouri, the son of Henry Olin and Lillian G. (Coleman) Burton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Cleo, Kenneth, and Robert Burton; one sister, Faye Hughes; and two great nephews, Chad and Dane Martin.
Survivors include one sister-in-law, Dorothy Burton ...
