Obituaries

Leta Brown

Leta Brown

Jun 2, 2026

Leta Brown, 88, formally of Kahoka, Missouri passed away at 9:06 am, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, Missouri.

Leta was born on October 2, 1937, in Kirksville, Missouri to Earl James Washington and Audrey Bell (Francis) Barnes. She was united in marriage to Harold D Brown and to this union seven children were born,...

Michael Louis Aldridge

Michael Louis Aldridge

May 29, 2026

Michael Louis Aldridge, 65, formerly of Florissant, Missouri, passed away at 8:20 pm on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Michael was born on May 13, 1961, in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois to Walter Louis and Dorcas J. (Clines) Aldridge. In 1979 he graduated from Hazelwood Central High School. From high school he served in the...

Donald "Pete" Yates

Donald "Pete" Yates

May 28, 2026

Donald “Pete” Yates, 80, of Revere, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics while receiving palliative care, with his loving wife and two sons by his side.

Pete was born on May 8, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, to H.M. “Breek” and Bertha (James) Yates. He and his twin sister, Suzie, were the...

Ray Lee Barrows

Ray Lee Barrows

May 22, 2026

Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines will be handling Ray's North Carolina Services. Ray's Clark County, Missouri Services will be held in July, 2026.

Ray Lee Barrows, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, educator, veteran, and Mason, passed away on May 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 29, 1936, to Levi and Marie Barrows, Ray lived a...

Margery "Ruthie" Hamner

Margery "Ruthie" Hamner

May 19, 2026

Margery Ruth (Bair) Hamner, known to many as our beloved "Ruthie" of Luray, Missouri, passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, at Scotland County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Ruthie was born on February 9th, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to William Cresswell and Margery Jane (Huchinson) Bair. She graduated from Kahoka High School in...

Joanne Ragan

Joanne Ragan

May 15, 2026

Joanne Mae Ragan, 91, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, with her family by her side.

Joanne was born on April 27, 1935, in Streator, Illinois to Clell A. and Mary V. (Trenor) Gutting. She married William (Bill) Ragan on December 5, 1954, at the First Christian Church, he preceded...

Leonara (McCann) Behra

Leonara (McCann) Behra

May 11, 2026

Leonara Behra, (McCann), 91, formally of Alexandria, Missouri passed away at 5:50 pm, on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Illinois Veteran's Home, in Quincy, Illinois.

Leonara was born on May 27, 1934, in Cranston, Rhode Island to Anthony and Maria Caniglia.

She was raised in Cranston, Rhode Island and attended school there. After school she enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Mary Louise Martin

Mary Louise Martin

May 4, 2026

Mary Louise Martin, 85, of Revere, passed away peacefully at 2:30 pm on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Clark County Nursing Home, with her family by her side.

Mary was born on April 16, 1941, in rural Bentonsport, Iowa to James Ruben and Sadie Olive (Goff) Neal. She graduated from the 8th grade at Sheppard school. After school, she worked on...

Delores Jean Durant

Delores Jean Durant

May 3, 2026

Delores Jean (Steele) Durant (84) passed away on May 3, 2026,at her home in Newton Iowa. Jean was born, in the childhood home, on June 5, 1941 to Arthur Orville Steele and Letha Belle (Lawson) Steele in Wyaconda, Missouri, where she grew up with her parents and siblings on the family farm. She earned her high school degree from Wyaconda...

Randall L Briscoe

Randall L Briscoe

Apr 29, 2026

Randall Lee Briscoe, 70, of Williamstown, Missouri, passed away at 3:09pm at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Randall was born on October 11, 1955, in Keokuk, Iowa to Raymond and Esther (Welker) Briscoe. He was united in marriage to Pamala (Phillips) Briscoe on February 3, 1978, in Williamstown, Missouri and she survives.

Randall is a 1973...

Twila Peters

Twila Peters

Apr 27, 2026

Twila M. Peters, 103, passed away at 5:26 pm on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Clark County Nursing Home with her family and friends by her side.

Reaching the age of 103 is a milestone few achieve, and when asked about the secret to her long life, Twila’s response was simple and wise: “I just live one day at a time....

Michael Owen Rebo

Michael Owen Rebo

Apr 25, 2026

Michael Owen Rebo, 64, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at 3:21 pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Raytown, Missouri.

Michael was born on April 9, 1962, in Galesburg, Illinois to Owen and Virginia (Johnson) Rebo. Michael graduated from Galesburg, IL High School in 1980.

Michael liked to keep busy, his first job at age 16 was working in the mailroom at...

Ava Lee Carter

Ava Lee Carter

Apr 25, 2026

Ava Lee Carter, 70, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Scotland County Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Ava was a kind and loving soul who is now at peace and comfort with her Lord and Savior. Ava was born on May 2, 1955, in Keokuk, Iowa to Victor and Mary...

Robert James Hite

Robert James Hite

Apr 19, 2026

Robert James Hite Sr. 69, of Surprise, Arizonia, formally of Medill, Missouri passed away in his home, Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Robert was born on November 16, 1956, to Raymond and Unice (Krouse) Hite. Robert was a 1974 graduate of Kahoka High School, in high school he played basketball, track and participated in the science fairs.

After high school he got 3...

Helen M Owen

Helen M Owen

Apr 18, 2026

Helen Mae Owen, 87, of Kahoka, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, peacefully at Knox County Nursing Home, in Edina, under the loving care of her family.

Helen was born on April 23, 1938, in Williamstown, Missouri to Ernest Rolf and Georda Orla (Dillinger) Lasswell. On November 7, 1964, she was united in marriage to Robert E Owen, in Williamstown,...

Richard Norman McWilliams

Richard Norman McWilliams

Apr 12, 2026

                                         WORLD WAR II VETERAN

Richard Norman McWilliams, 98, of Revere, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home at 5:48pm, Sunday, April 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born on December 9, 1927, in Chambersburg, Missouri to James and May...

James Edward Schmitz

James Edward Schmitz

Apr 7, 2026

James Edward Schmitz, 87, formally of Gorin, Missouri, passed away at 12:30 am on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at The LaBelle Manor in LaBelle, Missouri.

Jim was born November 7, 1938, in West Point, IL, a son of John Leonard and Stella Eileen (Staff) Schmitz.

The family of 13 lived and farmed near Sutter, IL. Jim attended Orange School through 8th grade,...

Stanley Joe Webster

Stanley Joe Webster

Apr 5, 2026

Stanley Joe Webster, 87, of Medill, Missouri, passed away at 6:59pm on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Arbor Hills Nursing Center in St Louis, Missouri.

Stanley was born January 6, 1939, in Wyaconda, Missouri to Russell and Ida May (Shannan) Webster. Stanley was united in marriage to Virginia Catherine (Morris) Webster on October 21, 1960, at St Michael’s Catholic Church, in...

HL Plenge

HL Plenge

Mar 26, 2026

H L Plenge, 47, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Keokuk, Iowa.

H L was born on April 1, 1978, in Quincy, IL., to Hal Plenge and Vicki (Morgan) Plenge. He was a 1996 graduate of Clark County High School. During his time at Clark County R-1 he was largely involved in the...

Mark Allred

Mark Allred

Mar 21, 2026

Mark Wallace Allred, 73, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his farm at Revere, Missouri.

Mark was born on April 27, 1952, in Dorsey, Mississippi, to Leroy and Wilma (Gregory) Allred. He was united in marriage to Allison (Hudson) Allred on August 14, 1970, in Aurora, Illinois and she survives.

Mark worked as a welder for...