Obituaries Archive
William Dean Darland
(Dec 05, 1957 - Dec 03, 2018)
William Dean Darland, age 61 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri.
Born January 5, 1957 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Dale Lee and Mary Mae (Anders) Darland.
His parents preceded him in death.
Surviving are three sons, William Darland, Jr. of La Plata, Nathan Darland of the state of Illinois, and Joseph Darland of La Plata; two daughters, Rebekah Dow ...
Wanda D. Dausman
(Nov 21, 1932 - Dec 28, 2012)
Wanda D. Dausman, age 80 of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012 at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Missouri.
Born November 21, 1932 in Elmer, Missouri, she was the daughter of Newton L. and Beulah (Shaffer) Haney.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Dausman; one brother, Vernon “Red” Baker; two children, Steven and Willaleta Duggins; and one grandson, James Brown.
Surviving are five children, Marie Gregg of Anchorage, Alaska ...
William Curtis "Bill" Dausman
(Mar 26, 1919 - Dec 19, 2011)
William “Bill” Curtis Dausman, age 92 of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 at the La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata, Missouri.
Born March 26, 1919 in Mayfield, Kentucky, he was the son of Arthur and Ruth (Streeby) Dausman. On May 14, 1998 in Kentucky he married Wanda Haney who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Paul Dausman of McHenry, Illinois and Bill Dausman of Eustis, Florida; one step-son, Nathan Duggins of ...
Jimmie Wayne Davis
(Aug 01, 1954 - May 22, 2012)
Jimmie Wayne Davis, age 57 of Hitchcock, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at his home. He had been in failing health.
Born August 1, 1954 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was the son of Olin “Tobe” and Deloris (Stafford) Davis.
Survivors include his mother, Deloris Davis of La Plata, Missouri; one son, John Michael Davis and friend Amanda of La Plata, Missouri; three daughters, Staci Mihalevich of Kirksville, Missouri, Brandi Lynn and Melanie Lynn ...
Cathern Ailene Dawdy
(Feb 15, 1926 - Apr 23, 2016)
Cathern Ailene Dawdy, age 90 of Macon, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Loch Haven Nursing Home.
Born February 15, 1926 in La Plata, Missouri, she was the daughter of Uley and Lydia (Hamblen) Benjamin. On September 6, 1952 in La Plata, Missouri she was united in marriage to Charles “Buddy” Dawdy who preceded her in death on May 24, 2001.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, John and ...
Leslie C. Dawdy
(Jun 13, 1953 - Sep 28, 2022)
Leslie C. Dawdy, age 69 of Macon, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at his home.
Born June 13, 1953 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Charles “Buddy” and Cathern Ailene (Benjamin) Dawdy, who preceded him in death. On May 24, 1975 in Millwood, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Deborah Dwyer, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Johnathon Dawdy of Kansas City, Missouri and Adam (Millicent) Dawdy of Macon, Missouri; and ...
Allen Craig Dawson
(Nov 21, 1951 - Jun 03, 2022)
Allen Craig Dawson, Age 70, of La Plata, MO, passed away on June 3, 2022 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO.
Craig was born on November 21, 1951 to Marilyn Joan (Morgan) and Carl Dean Dawson in Normal, IL. He was raised by mother and step-father Jay Hammer. Craig graduated from Moore High School in Farmer City, IL in 1969. In 1972, he received his Associate of Arts and Science Degree in ...
Laura Ann DeGard
(Sep 08, 1943 - Jun 06, 2011)
Laura Ann DeGard, age 67 of Macon, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on September 8, 1943 in Kirksville, Missouri to Tony and Florence Cecil (Burch) DeGard who both preceded her in death in 1986.
Also preceding her in death were her grandparents George "Doc" and Laura (Harrison) Burch and five cousins, Mary Katheryn (Boozan) Canavit, Van Green, Sam Skinner, Bill Skinner, and Bobby Burgener ...
Lloyd "Jake" Newton Demory
(Aug 03, 1938 - Mar 23, 2023)
Lloyd “Jake” Newton Demory, age 84 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home.
Born August 3, 1938 near La Plata, Missouri, the son of Jacob and Zelma (Beall) Demory.
Surviving are two children, Dana (Michael) Ruble of Columbia, Missouri and Darin Demory of Melissa, Texas; one brother, Jimmy Demory of the state of Tennessee; five grandchildren, Alicia, Cheyenne, Kristin, Clayton, and Nolan; and five great grandchildren, Gage, Lainey, Shayna ...
Clayton "Bill" James DeShazer
(Apr 13, 1930 - Jun 24, 2014)
Clayton “Bill” James DeShazer, age 84, of Macon, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2014 at Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon, Missouri.
Born April 13, 1930 in Denver, Colorado. He was the son of Harvey and Francis (Ashston) Moore who preceded him in death, also preceding him were his beloved wife Geraldine "Gerri" (Wilson); one sister Dorothy Olin; and one grandson Mark DeShazer.
Surviving are three sons Jim, Don and D. L. DeShazer all ...
Naoma Faye Deskin
(Dec 31, 1925 - Dec 10, 2016)
Naoma Faye Deskin, age 90 of Macon, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon, Missouri.
Born December 31, 1925 in Atlanta, Missouri, the daughter of Roy LaFayette and Ora Cecelia (Wiggans) Main. On May 17, 1947 in Kirksville, Missouri she was united in marriage to Warren Harding Deskin who preceded her in death on March 13, 1995.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Claudie ...
Randy Lee Dore
(Apr 14, 1961 - May 04, 2016)
Randy Lee Dore, age 55 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at his home.
Born April 14, 1961 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was the son of James L. and Wilma J. (Warning) Dore. On February 23, 2002 in La Plata, Missouri he was united in marriage to Sharon (Sparrow) Schiff who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Brandi and Kieth of La Plata, Missouri, and Tracie and husband Billy of La ...
Kenneth Eugene Douglas
(Mar 23, 1931 - Apr 21, 2019)
Kenneth E. Douglas, age 88 of Macon, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at his home. Born March 23, 1931 in Belleville, Kansas, the son of John Lester Douglas and Bessie Katherine (Goodwin) Douglas. On January 1, 1955 in Concordia, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Shirley June Thompson who preceded him in death on October 6, 2017. Also preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Max Douglas, and four sisters ...
Shirley June Douglas
(Jun 08, 1933 - Oct 06, 2017)
Shirley June Douglas, age 84 of Macon, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Cedarview Cottages of the Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon, Missouri.
Born June 8 1933 in Norway, Kansas, the daughter of Victor Leroy and Ruth (Price) Thompson. On January 1, 1955 in Concordia, Kansas, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Douglas who survives.
Also surviving are three children, Kevin Douglas of Columbia, Missouri, Sheila Thurman and husband Terry ...
Harold W. Downey
(Feb 15, 1952 - May 26, 2023)
Harold W. Downey Sr. “Wildman”, age 71 of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon, Missouri.
Born February 5, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Ernest O. and Elizabeth L. (Perrin) Downey Jr. On November 29, 1969 in Atlanta, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Poe who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, J.R. (Monica) Downey of Atlanta, MO and Kyle ...
