Obituaries
Larry Prater
Aug 2, 2023
Larry D. Prater, 64, Columbia, MO passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, MO. He was born January 26, 1959, in Moberly, MO the son of the late James J. Schade and Betty (Barnes) Schade. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his children Jeannie Prater-Schade of Wichita, KS,...
Ronald E. Palmer
Jul 31, 2023
RONALD E. “ROCK” PALMER Ronald E. “Rock” Palmer, 67, Centralia, MO passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Pin Oaks Nursing Center in Mexico, MO. He was born August 19, 1955, in Mexico, MO the son of the late Cholie (Chase) Palmer. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two sons Raymond Palmer and his wife Melissa of...
Larry Harmon
Jul 3, 2023
LARRY G. HARMON Larry G. Harmon, 84, Hallsville, MO passed away Monday July 3, 2023, at Heritage Hall in Centralia, MO surrounded by his family. He was born May 18, 1939, in Columbia, MO the son of the late Shady and Elsie (Charlton) Harmon. On August 26, 1962, he was united in marriage to Judy (Roberts) Harmon. In addition to...
David Roberts
Jul 2, 2023
DAVID R. ROBERTS David R. Roberts, 73, Moberly, MO passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Valley View Health & Rehabilitation in Moberly, MO. He was born February 13, 1950, in Moberly, MO the son of the late James and Lanelta (Ginther) Roberts. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one sister Sharon Cleeton of Moberly, MO; his...
Kirk Huffman
Jul 1, 2023
KIRK R. HUFFMAN Kirk R. Huffman, 60, Hallsville, MO passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Heritage Hall in Centralia, MO. He was born March 25, 1963, in Moline, IL the son of Larry and Judith (Atteberry) Huffman. On December 3, 1988, he was united in marriage to Beverly (Ehlers) Huffman. In addition to his wife Beverly of 34...
Bonnie Burnett
Jun 30, 2023
BONNIE K. BURNETT Bonnie K. Burnett, 77, Centralia, MO passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 3, 1946, the daughter of the late Ernest Campbell and Tanzie (Creason) Campbell. On April 17, 1992, she was united in marriage to James “Jim” Burnett. In addition to her husband Jim of 31...
Ted Lorts
Jun 8, 2023
TED D. LORTS Ted D. Lorts, 84, Centralia, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 27, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of the late Kenneth and Doris (Hedberg) Lorts. He was united in marriage to Helen Nadine (Faucett) Lorts who survives at the home. In addition to his...
Tom Marshall
May 16, 2023
THOMAS OLIVER “TOM” MARSHALL Thomas Oliver “Tom” Marshall, 74, Mexico, MO died Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his home. He was born September 15, 1948, the son of the late Harold and Madge (Hale) Marshall. He was first united in marriage to Linda Prisner, later on February 29, 1996, he was united in marriage to Marcia (McDonald) Marshall. In addition...
Billy Willis, Sr.
Apr 18, 2023
BILLY J. WILLIS, SR. Billy J. Willis, Sr. 88, Sturgeon, MO passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born January 17, 1935, in Sturgeon, MO the son of the late Robert and Bertie (Sims) Willis. On May 28, 1982, he was united in marriage to Donna (Trumbo) Willis. In addition to...
Shirley Burnett
Apr 17, 2023
Shirley Burnett A loving tribute to our “beloved mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother”. She was known to the young ones only as Nannie who we all cherished. She was our prayer warrior. She showed kindness to every stranger and to those less fortunate. Shirley Burnett, age 91 of Centralia and Springfield, MO entered the Gates of Heaven on April 17, 2023,...
Darryl Veazey
Apr 6, 2023
DARRYL WAYNE VEAZEY Darryl Wayne Veazey, 67, Centralia, MO passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his home. He was born April 29, 1955, in Midland, TX. On March 27, 1976, he was united in marriage to Karen (Sullivan) Veazey. In addition to his wife Karen of 47 years, he will be sadly missed by his children, Michael (Kristin) Veazey,...
Renee Delp
Mar 22, 2023
RENEE MICHELLE DELP Renee M. Delp, 48, Harrisburg, MO passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at her home. She was born December 3, 1974, the daughter of Bruce Critchlow and Suellen (Sears) Critchlow. On January 7, 2005, she was united in marriage to Quentin Delp. In addition to her parents and husband Quentin, of 18 years, she will be sadly...
John Bowers
Mar 15, 2023
JOHN L. “JOHNNY” BOWERS John L. “Johnny” Bowers, 83, Barnett, MO passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 4, 1939, the son of the late Lloyd and Versia Mae (Bradley) Bowers. He first was united in marriage to Linda Jean White who preceded him in death. Later on April 4,...
Mark Mozingo
Mar 8, 2023
MARK MOZINGO Mark Mozingo, 48, Madison, MO passed away Wednesday March 8, 2023, in Paris, MO. He was born December 7, 1974 in Moberly, MO the son of the late James and Hannah (Walker) Mozingo. On July 14, 2011 he was united in marriage to Ashley (Rains) Mozingo. In addition to his wife Ashley, he will be sadly missed and...
Alvin Jones
Mar 6, 2023
ALVIN E. JONES Alvin E. Jones, 93, Hallsville, MO passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Community Living Center at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born February 21, 1930 in Hillsboro, IL the son of the late Walter and Effie (Boyd) Jones. On September 4, 1992, he was united in marriage to...
Danny Gruber
Mar 4, 2023
DANNY LEWIS GRUBER Danny Lewis Gruber, 61, Hallsville, MO passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at his home. He was born December 9, 1961, in Columbia, MO the son of the late James and Carolyn (Saylor) Gruber. On April 26, 1996, he was united in marriage to Karlene (Jennings) Gruber. In addition to his wife Karlene of 27 years, he...
Koos Venter
Mar 2, 2023
JACOBUS “KOOS” VENTER Jacobus “Koos” Venter, 66, Centralia, MO passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, MO. He was born October 15, 1956, in South Africa the son of the late Jan and Bets Venter. He was united in marriage to Antoinette (Palk) Venter who preceded him in death. He will...
Kay Thurston
Feb 28, 2023
KAY THURSTON Kay Thurston, 70, Centralia, MO passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at her home. She was born April 17, 1952, in Mexico, MO the daughter of the late Laverne and Lorene (Hanna) Heckart. On July 11, 1969, she was united in marriage to Ronald Thurston. In addition to her husband Ronald of 53 years, she will be sadly...
Mary Melloway
Feb 25, 2023
MARY K. MELLOWAY Mary K. Melloway, 82, Sturgeon, MO, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born July 5, 1940, the daughter of the late Charles R, Melloway and Laura (Sparks) Melloway. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her adopted daughter Carla Winterbower and her husband Tom of...
Jennifer Greene
Feb 12, 2023
JENNIFER L. GREENE Jennifer L. Greene, 66, Sturgeon, MO passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 7, 1956, in Poplar Bluff, MO the daughter of the late Wiley and Dorothy (Jennings) Holt and later she was adopted by the late Lilburn “Shorty” and Geraldine Minor. She will be sadly missed and...
