Search Obituaries by Location. Alfred Ray Searcy 85, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in a St. Joseph hospital. 2023. Tom Sizemore, an American actor best known for his roles in the blockbusters "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," died at 61. He was born April 12, 1935, in Washington. Sandra was born on May 12, 1942 in Bristol, Virginia to Charles and Eula (Bellamy) Smith. She passed away peacefully with her husband at her side while holding her hand at Saint Lukes Hospice, February 18, 1959 ~ February 12, 2023~ TRIBUTE TO THERESA ROSANNE Tess JOHNSON by her sister, Zina Hammons Welcome to Tesss celebration of life. 5201 S Southwood Rd, - 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Eunice was the neighborhood "mom" with the extra hats and scarves or kool-aid as the seasons changed. Leo Cotton Justin Fryman was born January 9, 1931 to James Charles Everett and Stella Irene (Akers) Fryman Rosemary Mitchell, 97, wife of the late Robert V. Mitchell of Kansas City, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at home with family. Published in The Missourian on Feb. 28, 2023. He was born in Putnam County, Illinois as the second son, May 1, 1940 ~ February 19, 2023 Barbara Elizabeth (Schmidt) Loescher, 82, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at John Knox Village, in Lees Summit, Missouri, after courageously battling Primary Progressive Aphasia for 14 years. She enjoyed traveling with her friends and siblings, especially to the beach. She graduated from Washington High School Read More, Nancy Luella Landis, nee Harris, 88, passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. Her mother died days after her birth. She was a graduate of Fredericktown High School Clara Eleanor Elizabeth (Martin) Freeman, 92, died peacefully Feb. 14, 2023 at the home of her daughter in St. Louis, Missouri. Barbmarried the love of her life, Charlie Schuster, on January 18, 1969. After moving multiple times and attending a different high school in a different state every 1971 She is survived by her loving husband She passed away peacefully at her home Feb. 20, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. Published in The Missourian on Feb. 24, 2023. Mark Allen Foreman, 91, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, in Columbia, MO. He was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School and attended two years Read More, Letha M. Hafley, 88, Pacific, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. Genevieve, Missouri. Peggy Joyce (Sturgeon) Hardin, age 91 of Nixa, passed away November 15, 2021. Linda Pennington (2/21/23) Linda Jean Pennington, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in her home. GROVE, OK - Kenneth L. Couch, 74, formerly of Joplin, MO, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023. - Named after his grandfather, Fred was born on Christmas Eve 1939, in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of Malcolm Keith Twichell and Doris Gundlach Read More, Victor Emmanuel Leith, 87, Belle, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Who Where Receive obituaries Klemen Kolar In 1954 Stan joined the U.S. Navy and served until his retirement in 1980. She married David Glaze Jan. 17, 1969, in Poplar Bluff. Friday, February 24, 2023 Add Photos 1 Memory Barbara Miller Barbara Miller, nee Garvey, 82, Union, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. When someone close to you passes away, it can be difficult to know what to do. They were the parents of two children, Sandra and Alan Cynthia Lynn Robison, 63, of Fisk, Missouri, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. She attendedNewtonHighSchool and graduated in 1965. She Janet Louise McKee Sharp, 93 , died February 19, 2023 at KC Hospice House. Diane was born View full obituary Collin Wayne Swope Send Flowers Send Sympathy Gifts March 19, 2007 - January 17, 2023 Collin Wayne Swope, 15 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Bonnie was born June 13, 1970, in St. Louis to the union of Frank R. Edwards and Carolyn E. (Swanstrom). Wanda Louise Crouse, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at a St. Joseph assisted living. The oldest of five children, her parents passed when she was nine years old. She was of the Baptist faith. Who Where Receive obituaries Carl Walters February 28, 2023 (89 years old) View obituary Eugene W. Sullivan February 10, 2023 (104 years old) View obituary Bennie Lee Deckard February 22, 2023 (48 years old) View obituary Brenna Kathleen Campbell He is survived by his significant other, Vicki Read More, Marie Wolf, nee Hallquist, 96, Union, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Showcase your loved one's life storywith a featured obituary. Mr. Rich was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired farmer. Search Obituaries by State and City. (nee: Thompson) Published in The Missourian on Mar. He married Joann (Craig) on March 1, 1968. Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, in Sunset Read More, Eunice Irene Elbert, nee Buhr, 86, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair. Updated 5 hrs ago; Linda Keifer, 66 of Webb City, Missouri passed on Wednesday March 1,2023 surrounded by her . He Read More, Gary Daniel Loida, 79, Washington, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at his home. Connect with your classmates to honor alumni and teachers. Barb was, September 26, 1939 ~ February 23, 2023 Jack Edward Nichols, 83, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Joan, daughter of the late Joseph Kluesner and wife Rita, nee Hoerstkamp, was born Feb. 7, 1936, in Washington. Published in The Missourian on Feb. 17, 2023. Funeral service is at 1 p.m., also in the Williamsville Chapel. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. Life stories. Please see the submission form for details on cost and deadlines. Andrew Tate, the former kickboxing world champion and controversial social media personality, has been making headlines lately with the latest developments surrounding his legal. She was born in Aylesbury, England to Stanley and Annie Hemmett Tinson. Today is her birthday! She and Glenn Gillis married in 1946. Terms of Service apply. She was raised by her grandmother, Thelma "Mother" Walker Read More, Joshua Nathan Garrett, 41, St. Clair, known to all as Josh, departed this life Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Creve Coeur. They were united in marriage, June 21 Read More, Barbara Ann "Barb" Schulze, nee Hasler, 80, St. Clair, passed away peacefully, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan. A life story is a closer look at a person's life and involves a reporter contacting family and friends. Edward (Ted) Eisenstein died in Boone Hospital in Columbia Missouri, from respiratory failure following successive bouts of pneumonia. Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, from 4-8 p.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Thiebes Funeral Home. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. at the church. GUEST BOOK Its the little things, the small everyday occurrences that youll remember. Juanita Louise Vester, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, moved peacefully to her Heavenly Home with Jesus Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, from Oakdale Care Center. Published in The Missourian on Feb. 14, 2023. Arthur Soman, age 94, of Plantation, Florida passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Douglas Alan Obituaries for March 02, 2023 Bill Crane Bill John Crane, 90, of California, Mo., passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Lee's Summit Medical Ctr. Misty enjoyed being an educator. Theywelcomedtheir son, Justin, in 1977. JOPLIN, MO - Max A. Honeyball, 93, a retired owner of an upholstery service, passed away Monday, February 28, 2023. Published in The Missourian on Feb. 11, 2023. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Receive top local news and columns every morning. Eunice was the only daughter of Edward and Christine, nee Rademacher, Buhr. Vernon Lyle Jennings, 94, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. Richard F. Sorrels, (91), of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on February 26, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin. On May 28, 1960 Read More, Eugene V. Noelke, 80, Washington, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at his home. He was preceded in death by his. On January 24, 1959, Stan was united in marriage to Shirley Robbins. Peter Douglas Anger passed away on January 16 in Cedar City, Utah. - Dorothy Alena (Kinzie) Rupe passed away on February 25, 2023, after an extended illness, in Manhattan, Kansas, six days shy of her 92nd birthday. - Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com for the Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Meadors, age 91, of Belton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was a member of U. . Mr. Nathaniel Hayes, age 90, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. Martha Winright Webb, Irene A. She was born Sept. 22, 1927, to Louis Kemper and Anna Marie (Puls) Kampschroeder Kemper in Washington. All of Mid-Missouri. Judy courageously fought bladder cancer for the last two years and had been doing well, staying very active with her great-grandbabies and her church activities. Interment will be held privately. Celebration of life will be at a later date. He is survived Read More, Anthony Wayne Niederholtmeyer, 44, Washington, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. MO 65804. Visitation is at noon, Feb. 27, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. He was the son of Arthur William Meyer and wife Nettie Marie, nee Forderhase. 4, 2023. He is survived by his seven children, Ralph, George, Krista Ann Harms, 59, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023. Thomas was born Nov. 16, 1932, in St. Louis, the son of Edward Casey Sullivan and wife Virginia Mae, nee Williams. Celebration of life will be at a later date. Kathleen "Nana" Drever. She was born June 22, 1937, in Versailles, Missouri, daughter of the late. Survivors include: a daughter, Shelley LaForge and husband Larry of Nixa; a granddaughter, Melissa Barnard and husband Rich of Nixa; a grandson, Aaron LaForge of Manchester, Connecticut; two great grandsons, Clay Barnard of Murray, Kentucky and Christian Barnard of Springfield, Missouri; a sister, Vickie Young of Kennett, Missouri; a brother, Harold Sturgeon and wife Barbara of West Memphis, Arkansas; and a sister in law, Eloise Allison of Destin, Florida. Browse Obituaries and Death Records in Missouri Select a city or town in Missouri from the alphabetized list below. She was born on August 30, 1949, in Columbia, Missouri to Elmer and Virgie (Chick) Gallup. Ms. Robison was born Sept. 29, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Joe H. Robison and Katherine L. Wilson Willis Walter Rich, 80, was born on March 31, 1942. Send flowers. Elmer passed over the road in Minnesota. 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He was born Sept. 19, 1949, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, to James Duncan and wife Elizabeth, nee Everett. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin. Judy Lee (Cossairt) Shetley Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin. If the city cannot get any more Tier 1 site samples, it can include samples from Tier 2 sites, which fit the same definition as Tier 1 but also include muti-family housing. The week before her WEBB CITY, MO - Jeremy Castro, 45, an AT&T employee, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2023. She was of the Christian faith. Yep, you got it! Charles Squire Connett, 79, of St Joseph, passed away Feb. 27, 2023. He was born April 19, 1954, in Salina, Kansas, to Richard and Alfrieda Gilbert. Patricia "Diane" (Hall) Corwin, 71 of Holden, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit. Barb was born on May 1,, Patricia Pat Francis Morrison (nee Padgett), of Saint Peters, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the age of 79. He owned Columbia's Helios Studio from 1985 to 2018. Wayne Harmon Spencer, age 83, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Linda was a lifelong resident of Butler County. Standard text messaging rates apply. He was a gun enthusiast and took pride in Read More, Marie Louise Martin, nee Kemper, 95, Washington, passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Jefferson county mo obituaries 2021. He was born to Randy Kopf and Reta Thomas, July 20, 1979, in St. Louis. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Arnold Evans "Papa" Fletcher, age 81 of Nixa, passed away September 19, 2021. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 15, followed by a funeral service at noon at Life Stream Church, Washington. She was born in Willow Springs, Missouri to Maggie (Hastings) and Cia Arell. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Davis, nee Smithey, Morrison; two sons, Kodi Davis, Morrison, and Donnie Davis III, Springfield; one daughter, Mary Smith Read More, John Wayne Duncan, 73, Villa Ridge, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. She lived in Prairie Village, KS for over 50+ years. Celebration of life will be at a later date. Who Where Receive obituaries Claud P. Poynor November 11, 2022 A graveside service and burial was held 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Washington United Methodist Cemetery, Washington. He was a graduate of Swiss Elementary School, 1967 graduate of Hermann High School Read More, Letha M. Hafley, nee Nickelson, 88, Pacific, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The family was served by Russell Colonial Funeral Read More, Carolyn Sue Landen, nee King, 79, Union, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis. She was born November 2, 1930 in Kennett, Missouri, the daughter of Albert Andrew and Vi Lettie (Jackson) Sturgeon. Alva Jane Cunningham, 97, of Columbia, MO passed away on February 14, 2023, at Boone Hospital. Ernest LeRoy Gravseth and Conchita met in Rota, Spain and were united in marriage while LeRoy was stationed in Spain, serving in the United States Marine Corps. 2023. Doug entered this life on February 15, 1972, in Joplin, Missouri, the youngest of two sons born to the union Judy Lee (Cossairt) Shetley Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, followed a funeral service at 1 p.m. at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair. He was born on March 20, 1932, Archives: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT News Local News Missouri News Print Edition Sandra was married to James Lyons on October 28, 1961. Jack Warren Rauhoff Jr. (Born June 14, 1952) lost a duel with jaundice at 11:04am on Monday, February 27, 2023. . Genevieve to the late Oscar Loida and wife Lucille, nee White. She greatly enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and spending time with her family. David, son of the late Edwin Buschmeyer and wife Mildred, nee Gaertner, was born Nov. 15, 1949, in Hermann. He worked tirelessly for many years, always putting his patients needs first. He was 87. Troy Lee Mann, age 56, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Success! She was the first of six children born to James and Lois Duckett Oct. 20, 1927. A visitation for Arthur will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at McGilley & Sheil Arthur Soman, 94, Kansas City, Missouri, was born July 11, 1928, in Guyana, South America, died March 1, 2023, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. 4, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Nathan Miller Read More, Billy Dean Murphy, 82, Marthasville, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com for the Schwartz family. You can click this link to create an obituary. On September 19, 1950, she was united in marriage to Charles L. Hardin. There was an error processing your request. 2023. Springfield, Adair Andrew Atchison Audrain Barry Barton Bates. 2023. JOPLIN, MO - Brian Charles Woodman, 62, a diesel mechanic, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023. Mitsie was born October 31, 1928, in Tacoma, Washington, to Diamond F. and Floy E. (Pegg) Malfait. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and she was a 70-year member and former Worthy Matron of the Order of th. Misty loved people and truly had a heart for others. Virginia (Ginny) was born on November 22, 1928, to Anthony J. and Inez L. (Lacy) Kathleen Drever, 88, of Belton, MO passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at Foxwood Springs Nursing Home in Raymore, MO. Sidney B. Johnson, 80, passed away on Feb. 24, 2023, in St. Joseph, with his wife by his side. He died Jan. 10. James was born April 14, 1936, in St. Louis, the son of James B. Parsons Jr. and wife Ruth (Cox). He married Sally Chronister on July 27, 2001, in Harlingen, Texas Kenneth Barks, 55, of Ballwin, Missouri, formerly of Greenville, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023. - Services will be at a later date. As a young man, he was united in marriage Read More, Linda Kay Brown, nee Warren, 66, Pacific, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. Cindy L. Mayfield. 3, 2023. Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. He was 74 years old. She was born Jan. 15, 1947, in Easton, Missouri, daughter of the late Faye and Bernard Wiedmaier. Carl Curtis Tidgren, 88 Nov 16, 2022 A visitation for Wayne will be held Monday, March 13, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Woods Chapel Katherine Marie Edwards, age 60, of Raytown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. On Read More, Bonita "Bonnie" Edwards, 52, Sullivan, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis. Marilyn Jones Andre, 73, passed away suddenly at home on February 9, 2023. On a snowy night in Cornwall, Missouri, Juanita was born on Nov. 26, 1931, on a feather bed, to Walter and Daisy Stephens. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital in Ste. She was a homemaker, very active in church and loved St. Louis Cardinals Baseball. A memorial visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair. Carrie Jean DeProw-Earnhart DeProw-Earnhart, Carrie Jean passed away, Monday, February 27, 2023. Visitation will be 4-6pm, Thursday, February 16th at Memorial Funeral Home 1217 Business Loop 70 West Columbia. Jane was born Oct. 28, 1926 in Pollard, Arkansas, to Loy R. and Zora May (Underwood) Watson Concepcion Conchita Gravseth, 77, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away Feb. 19, 2023 at her home in Hudson, after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away on Feb. 24, 2023 at St. Clair in Fenton, Missouri. She was the beloved wife of the late James Cade Daffron; dear mother of Joseph (Tammy) Daffron Sr. and Cheryl (Charles) Nichols; loving grandmother of Joseph Daffron Jr., Travis Daffron, Greg Read More, John Wayne Duncan, 73, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at his home in Villa Ridge. Samuel Clemons remembered for his kindness and inclusivity, Janice Theroff, October 4, 1944 Feb. 6, 2023, Marie "Ilene" Drennan June 18, 1930 Feb. 7, 2023, Sara Ruth Ohlhausen Slaughter, March 9, 1930 Feb. 17, 2023, Mark Allen Foreman, May 24, 1931 Feb. 19, 2023, Phyllis Black Aug. 30, 1949 Feb. 20, 2023, Edward Lewisohn Eisenstein, Oct. 10, 1955 Jan. 20, 2023, Marie Ellen Crump March 18, 1940 Feb. 13, 2023, Stanley Eugene Manahan Sep. 5, 1937 Jan. 29, 2023, Richard W. Thoreson, PhD, Jan. 27, 1931 Feb. 10, 2023, Stephen M. Archer May 14, 1934 Feb. 13, 2023, Peter Douglas Anger, June 1, 1956 Jan. 16, 2023, Alva Jane Cunningham Aug. 10, 1925 Feb. 14, 2023, 'The person youd want to be your doctor': Robert 'Bob' Harris remembered, Vernon L. Jennings April, 25, 1928 Feb. 12, 2023, Marvin Hubert Blakemore, Nov. 23, 1941 Feb. 13, 2023, Finding abstract beauty: Artist Peter Anger remembered for creativity. Josh was a Christian of the Catholic faith and member Read More, Joan B. Meyer, nee Kluesner, 87, New Haven, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at New Haven Care Center, New Haven. She was a longtime member of Palace of Praise in Poplar Bluff. Dan was born on August 3, 1946, in Mount Morris . Judy enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, reading, fishing, camping and listening to Elvis Mary Luke, 77, of Williamsville died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Cedar Gate Nursing Home, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The week before her 1948 Mary Kay was born September 7, Martha Marty Jane Manning, age 94, of Belton, MO, passed away on January 20, 2023 at Research Hospital, Kansas City, MO, surrounded by her family. She was born June 12, 1947, in Washington, the daughter of Clyde Kelly and wife Winnie (Curtis). 06/30/1966 - 03/01/2023. She is survived by two sons, Stephen Wolf and wife Lisa, and Robert Wolf, all of Union; other relatives and friends. A funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 8 at St. Mary's Assumption, 1126 Dolman St., St. Louis, MO 63014. His spokesperson, Mary. Gary served our country in the U.S. Army. He attended Lees, April 19, 1954 ~ February 27, 2023 Theodore Joseph Ted Gilbert of Lees Summit, Missouri, died Monday, February 27th.