Obituaries

Feb 12, 2017

BEVERLY ANN YATES

Beverly Ann Yates, age 63, of Luray, MO, died Sunday, February 12, 2017 in the Scotland Co. Care Center in Memphis, MO following a brief illness.

Beverly was born October 5, 1953 in Keokuk, IA, a daughter of Alfred and Elaine Bird Bowen.

She was united marriage to Steve R....

Feb 11, 2017

IRENE M. RIFFLE

Irene Mathilda Riffle, age 82, of Kahoka, MO, died Saturday, February 11, 2017 in the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.

Irene was born April 8, 1934 in St. Lucas, IA, a daughter of Peter F. and Magdalena Klemmer Stammeyer.

She was united in marriage to James Roscoe...

Jan 24, 2017

DORA I. McCLINTOCK

Dora Idalene McClintock, age 84, of Luray, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday,

January 24, 2017 at her home in Luray.

Dora was born October 9, 1932 in Bell River, IL, a daughter of Lyle and Beatrice Page McCoy.

She was united in marriage to Clinton Ice McClintock...

Jan 20, 2017

JOHN M. McCOY

John Milan McCoy, age 80, of Lebanon, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday,

January 20, 2017 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO following a battle with Leukemia.

Born the youngest of four siblings to Merryl L. and Mary Eagon McCoy, John made his entry on March 11, 1936 in Fox...

Jan 16, 2017

VIOLA B. PHILP

Viola B. Philp, age 84, of Columbia, MO, died Monday, January 16, 2017 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Viola was born February 26, 1932 at Luray, MO, a daughter of Roy and Lula B. Cochenour Frazier and was raised by her mother and step-father, Leslie "Eckie" McCabe.

On February...

Jan 15, 2017

FERN M. "IRENE" BOGENER

Fern M. "Irene" Bogener, age 87, of Kahoka, MO, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO.

Irene was born November 28, 1929 near Luray, MO, a daughter of Samuel Edward and Minnie Pearl Moncrief Hobb.

She and Harry Lewis Bogener were married on...

Dec 27, 2016

Joyce A. Irvin, age 72, of Revere, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday,

December 27, 2016 at her home.

Joyce A. Irvin was born November 29, 1944 in Keokuk, IA. She was the daughter of

Wilbert Keller and Darlene Boatman Keller. April 4, 1997, she was united in marriage to James A. Irvin...

Dec 19, 2016

JOSEPH R. McFARLAND

Joseph R. McFarland, age 71, of Kahoka, MO, passed away at his home on Monday, December 19, 2016.

Joe was born October 23, 1945 at Williamstown, MO, the son of Lester and Naida Mitts McFarland. He graduated from Williamstown High School and worked on the family farm prior to entering the U....

Dec 18, 2016

RICHARD N. SOUTH

Richard N. South, age 93, of Chesterfield, MO, formerly of Revere, died peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2016 in the Brookdale Senior Living facility in Ballwin, MO.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with Pastor Shawn McAfee officiating. The congregation sang...

Dec 14, 2016

DONALD T. WORRELL

Donald T. Worrell, age 97, of Kahoka, MO, died peacefully on Wednesday,

December 14, 2016 in the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Don was born December 29, 1918 near Chambersburg, MO, a son of Tom and Ruth Mitchell Worrell. He attended school at Chambersburg and Revere, graduating from Revere...

Dec 10, 2016

DARYLL H. CALVERT

Daryll H. Calvert, age 87, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka surrounded by his family.

Daryll was born at home in Revere on February 6, 1929, a son of Charles Henry and Agnes Marie Gardner Calvert.

He and Betty...

Dec 2, 2016

MARY KATHRYN SHOEMAKER

Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Shoemaker, age 74, of Kahoka, MO, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 2, 2016 in the emergency room of Scotland Co. Memorial Hospital in Memphis, of a heart attack following complications with her heart from a stroke she suffered on June 3, 2016.

Kathy was born December 7, 1941 in...

Nov 28, 2016

KURT R. SCRIBNER

Kurt R. Scribner, age 49, of Kahoka, MO, died Monday, November 28, 2016 at Samaritan Hospital in Macon, MO while being airflighted from Scotland Co. Memorial Hospital to University Hospital in Columbia.

Kurt was born February 10, 1967 in Santa Clara, CA, a son of Roland and Roberta Quayle Scribner.

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Nov 22, 2016

BESSIE MARIE MARTIN

Bessie Marie Martin, age 78, of Kahoka, MO, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016, while a patient at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Bessie was born December 27, 1937 in Kinderhoook, IL, a daughter of Ellis and Beulah Holdren Spann.

She married Bill Conger, Sr. and they were...

Nov 17, 2016

GORDEN LEE WOOD

Gorden Lee Wood, age 56, of rural Kahoka, MO, died Thursday, November 17, 2016 in the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA, following a lengthy illness.

Gorden was born April 29, 1960 in Keokuk, IA, a son of Hugh L. "Sparky" and Betty Ellis Wood, Jr.

Survivors include...

Nov 17, 2016

Russell O. Branson, age 66, of Anson, MO (Farmington, IA) died unexpectedly on

Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his home.

Russell was born July 14, 1950 in Keokuk, IA, a son of Russell O. and Velma Irvin Branson.

He married Glenda "Kandi" Johnson on October 12, 1969 at the Melrose Methodist Church.

Nov 12, 2016

MEARL "GENE" COHAGAN

Mearl Eugene "Gene" Cohagan, age 71, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Gene was born November 23, 1944 at Keokuk, IA, a son of Mearl J. "Bud" and Gertrude Bartels Cohagan.

On June 1, 1968, he was united in marriage...

Nov 2, 2016

IMOGENE SCHAAF

Imogene K. Schaaf, age 96, of Kahoka, MO, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA.

She was born July 12, 1920 in Clark County, MO, a daughter of Clifford and Ruth Beard Fish.

On November 22, 1956, she was united in marriage in Kahoka to Ernest...

Oct 21, 2016

CARROLL R. BOYD

Carroll R. Boyd, age 73, of Kahoka, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Carroll was born October 23, 1942 at Chambersburg, MO, a son of Raymond and Alma

"Louise" McVeigh Boyd.

Survivors include his children: Jeffrey (Andrea)...

Oct 20, 2016

JACK F. HERRING

Jack F. Herring, age 73, of Luray, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at his home.

Jack was born June 21, 1943 at Kirksville, MO, a son of Emerson C. "Shorty" and Bessie M. Irvin Herring.

On January 27, 1962, he was united in marriage to Lois...