Obituaries

Jul 25, 2024

 Kenneth L. Dieterich, 89, of Arbela, MO, passed away July 25, 2024, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, MO. The son of Rudolph and Ardella (Dice) Dieterich, Kenneth was born Dec. 30, 1934, in the family home south of Arbela in the Etna neighborhood. 

 Kenneth attended the Etna rural school through 8th grade. He attended Gorin High School for...

Jul 3, 2024

Mary Ellen Turner, 92, was born in Abilene, TX and passed peacefully at her home in Tulsa, OK on July 3rd. She is survived by her children Joe Turner, Ann Horton, and Sue (Chris) Jones; grandchildren Frank (Jazmine) Green, Mashala (Daniel) Temas, and Rayshel Horton; great grandchildren Trenton Green, Abigail Temas, Matthew Temas and expecting Victor Green in September. Preceded...

Jun 27, 2024

Lela Mae Trueblood departed this life surrounded by her family on June 27, 2024, in Scotland County, Missouri.  She was born on June 10, 1932 to Okla Lee and Bessie (Walker) Mathes in Scotland County, Missouri. Being one of ten children, Lela was the last of her generation to go to heaven.

Lela married Bob G. Trueblood on June 26, 1955,...

Jun 4, 2024

Katherine "Kathy" Cline Lanphier, of Kirksville, MO, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, June 4, 2024, at La Belle Manor Care Center in La Belle, MO.

Kathy was born September 8, 1961, in Hannibal, MO, to Jackie and Levonne (Greene) Simerl. 

She married Hughie Cline on May 9, 1987. They cherished their 24 years together, until his passing in 2011. Together they raised...

May 6, 2024

Mary Ransford, 68, of Memphis, Missouri passed away Monday night , 5/6, at the Boone Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri.  As per her request cremation rites were accorded and there will be an open visitation from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Payne Funeral Chapel where the family will receive friends at that time.  She will be missed by all...

Mar 22, 2024

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Mar 4, 2024

        Ora Ronnald (Ronnie) Talbert, 80 of Downing, MO went home to be with his precious Lord on March 4, 2024.  He was born on August 12, 1943 in rural Adair County, near Kirksville, MO to Ora and Paralee (Ballanger) Talbert.         Ronnie was united in marriage to the love of his life, Beverly Spencer,...

Feb 19, 2024

"Ruthie" Ruth Ellen Sears, 82, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Monday afternoon, February 19, 2024, at the Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. The daughter of Noah and Beulah Pauline (Glass) Rockhold, she was born February 27, 1941 in Scotland County, Missouri.

She married Jerry Wayne Sears on August 3, 1958 and to this union two sons were born: Jim and...

Jan 21, 2024

Funeral services for Kay Eggleston, 85, of Arbela, MO, are pending at the Payne Funeral Chapel in Memphis.

Kay passed away Tuesday morning, 01/21, at the Scotland County Hospital in Memphis.

Nov 16, 2023

Charles “Jim” Nowell, 75, of Liberty, Missouri, was born on September 6, 1948, to Wayne and Virginia Nowell in St. Louis, Missouri. He died on November 16, 2023, at KU Medical Center following an extended hospitalization.

 

Jim attended grade school and high school in Brentwood, Missouri, and then graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia. Following graduation, he...

Nov 7, 2023

     

      John C. Jordan, 81, of Memphis, MO passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, November 7, 2023,  at Scotland County Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on August 25, 1942, in Port Byron, IL. to Charles Henry and Margaret Murphy Jordan.    John Grew up in Port Byron IL. where he worked several years at...

Oct 26, 2023

Bonnie Jean Schumacher (Jurries), age 76, of Memphis, Missouri, died at the Scotland County Hospital on October 26, 2023 while being treated for an acute illness.  Formerly “graduating” from Hospice care for terminal heart issues from May 2022 through February 2023, she was able to survive for 17 months living in her own home, despite the shorter timelines medical providers...

Aug 29, 2023

Carol "Jean" Walker, 98, of Palm Bay, FL, formerly of Memphis, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.  The daughter of Merritt A. and Hettie M. (Reed) Ferris, she was born June 18, 1925, in Scotland County, MO.On Nov. 16, 1945, she married Clifford Brumback and to this union 5 children were born: Donald, Reta, Beverley, Margaret, and Billy....

Aug 23, 2023

Karen Marie Shanley, 57, of Memphis, MO passed away on August 23, 2023 at the Scotland County Hospital, after a courageous battle against cancer.She was born December 16, 1965 in Dover, Delaware to Alvin Shanley and Noella Lavoie.Karen attended school at the Knox County School District. She worked at the Garment Factory in Memphis, MO, was a CNA at the...

Aug 18, 2023

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Aug 5, 2023

Rayann Peek Brown, age 60, passed away August 5, 2023 at her sister’s home in Keosauqua, IA.Rayann grew up in Memphis, MO, was baptized at First Baptist Church and later became a member at the New Testament church in Rutledge, MO. Her family owned several horses and went on annual trail rides to campsites. She would spend her days riding,...

Jul 31, 2023

Jul 22, 2023

Bonnie J. Ward, 93, of Memphis, MO passed away at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa, IA, under hospice care on July 22, 2023,  The daughter of Alfred E. & Geneva Rose (Meldrem) Tinkle. She was born June 15, 1930 at Hayward, WI.Bonnie and Lawrence were married July 9, 1949 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA and to...

Jul 10, 2023