Delores Esther Baker
Sep 9, 2026
Delores Esther Baker, age 93, of Downing, MO formerly of Knox City, MO. Passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in the Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO.
She was born in Flint, Michigan, on October 15, 1932, the daughter of Leroy and Grace Emily Lutz Canterbury. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Marion Baker on June 26, 1949 in Burlington,...
Floyd (Gene) Milligan
Sep 8, 2026
Floyd E. (Gene) Milligan of Novelty, MO passed away September 8, 2026 at Baptist Homes of Shelbina after a lengthy illness.
He was born April 30, 1938, in Osborn, MO to Howard Charles (Hap) and Annie Laurie (Riley) Milligan.
Gene spent most of his life in the Hamilton, MO area. They moved to Novelty, MO in 2015. He was a 1956 graduate...
William Francis "Bill" Hayes
Sep 6, 2026
William Francis Hayes, age 89 of Knox City, MO passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO. He was born August 6 1937 in Knox County, MO the son of Francis Marion and Mabel Marguerite McKenzie Hayes.
He was united in marriage to Carol Annette McKenzie on February 1, 1958 in Knox City, MO.
Surviving are...
Kenneth Bernard Kniess
Aug 30, 2026
Kenneth Bernard Kniess, age 79 of Lewistown, MO passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Country Aire Retirement Estates in Lewistown, MO.
He was born in Wisconsin on November 23, 1946, the son of Myron Alfred and Evelyn Frane Kniess.
He was united in marriage to Bessie Louise Aitken in 2012 in Ralls County, MO and she preceded him in death.
Surviving are...
Terry Lee (Red) Callahan
Aug 26, 2026
Terry Lee (Red) Callahan, age 79 of Edina, MO passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, MO. He was born February 26, 1947, in Adair, MO the son of Fred William and Beulah Mae Medsker Callahan.
He was united in marriage to Judy Patterson on September 20, 1969 in Edina, MO.
Surviving are his wife...
Marilyn Virginia Goodwin
Aug 23, 2026
Marilyn Virginia Lawson Goodwin was called to join God’s heavenly choir August 23, 2026, reuniting with her beloved husband and family members who have passed before her. On a beautiful Sunday morning, with cherished books and scripture being read to her while her favorite music played, she was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully drew her last breath.
Marilyn...
Marjorie June Brenizer
Jul 16, 2026
Marjorie June Brenizer age 84 of Novelty, MO passed away, Thursday evening, July 16, 2026 at the Knox County Nursing Home.
On January 25, 1942 in Adair County, MO she was born to William (Bill) Harrison Rouse and Mary Ellen Van Hoose Rouse. She was united in marriage to Perley Eugene Brenizer on September 23, 1961 at the Locust Hill Community...
Richard Eugene (Dickie) Davis
Jul 13, 2026
Richard Eugene (Dickie) Davis, age 78 of Edina, Mo passed away Monday, July 13, 2026 at his home in Edina. He was born in Knox City, MO on August 3, 1947 the son of Garland Royal Davis and Barbara Ann Norton Davis Goodwin. He was united in marriage to Amelia Susan (Amy) Bray on May 22, 1967 in the Knox...
Kathy Sue Hatfield
Jul 6, 2026
Kathryn Sue “Kathy” Hatfield, age 74 of Edina, MO passed away, July 6, 2026 at the Knox County Nursing Home at Edina. Born December 14, 1951 at Kirksville, MO she was a daughter of George Joseph and Dorothy Elizabeth Snyder Delaney.
Surviving are David Hatfield of Edina, MO; one son, Allen (Kimberly) Hatfield of Knox City, MO; one daughter, Lori (Kelly)...
Michael Allen Hamlin
Jun 17, 2026
Michael Allen Hamlin, age 75 of Edina, MO passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in Columbia, MO. He was born in Kirksville, MO on March 18, 1951, the son of Ralph Allen and Mildred Walter Hamlin. He was united in marriage to Roma Turpin in 1973 and to this union two sons were born Michael Shane Hamlin and Ronald Allen...
Clayton Alfred Hustead
Jun 14, 2026
Clayton Alfred Hustead, age 87, of Colony MO passed away peacefully Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Born June 8, 1939, in Colony Mo to parents, Granville David and Mary Isalona Hustead.
Clayton was united in marriage to Carrol Jean Tibbs, February 6, 1959, in Gorin MO and to this union four children were born.
Surviving are his...
Gayle Lynn Parton
Jun 12, 2026
Gayle “Lynn” Parton, age 65, of Marshall, MO formerly of Edina, MO, passed away Friday, June 12th, 2026, in Marshall, MO. Surrounded by her loved ones peacefully. She was born September 1st, 1960, in Quincy, IL the daughter of Bernard Cleo “Barney” and Marjorie Louise “Marge” Duggins Parton.
Lynn was raised in Edina, MO where she received her education graduating from...
Patricia Ann Pinson
May 31, 2026
Patricia Ann Pinson age 96 of Edina, MO passed away May 31, 2026 in the LaBelle Manor Care Center in LaBelle, MO. She was born April 23, 1930, in Alsey, IL the daughter of Lewis Roy and Lola Lucille Coats Day.
She was united in marriage to Jesse Ray Pinson, on August 13, 1950, in Kirksville, MO and he preceded her...
Janice Kay Browning
May 25, 2026
Janice Kay Browning, Age 74 of Knox City, MO passed away Monday May 25, 2026. She was born Dec. 12, 1951 in Quincy, IL to Louis Earl and Opal Marie Hughes. She was united in marriage to John Raymond Totsch who passed away April 30, 1979. To that union, four children were born, Robbie Earl, Michelle Marie, Michael Raymond, and...
Kevin Lynn Rhoades
May 23, 2026
Kevin Lynn Rhoades, age 66, of Clarence, MO. passed away at his home in Clarence on May 23, 2026.
Kevin was born September 2, 1959 in Novelty, MO the son of Elmore Clinton and Alice Lodema Hudson Rhoades.
He was united in marriage to Karen Samantha Jo Fierge January 2016 in Clarence, MO.
Kevin attended school at Novelty, MO. He had been employed...
JV Norton
May 23, 2026
JV Norton, age 88 of Knox City, MO passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 in the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, MO. He was born December 25, 1937, in rural Knox City, MO the son of Johnnie Lee and Vadah Belle Matticks Norton.
JV was united in marriage to Joyce Ann Layman in Knox City, MO on March 23, 1958.
JV...
Sharon Louise Schlapia
May 14, 2026
Sharon Louise Schlapia was born on April 21, 1943 in Basin, Wyoming to Albert Schlapia and Elizabeth Katherine Matisheck Schlapia. Due to divorce, Sharon grew up with two families. Her father, Albert married Delois Brock and together they had Sharon’s siblings: Janis Mizelle (and her son, Brian Mizelle), Phylis Swearingen, Florence Wilson, and Dan Schlapia., Her mother, Katherine married Muriel...
Charles Duane "Chuck" Howerton
Apr 10, 2026
Charles Duane “Chuck” Howerton, age 85, of Hurdland, MO passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, in the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born March 24, 1941 in Kansas City, MO
Charles was the son of Thomas and Helen Faye Eisenhower Howerton. He came to Hurdland when he was five years old and was adopted by Thomas Howerton.
Charles was united...
Timothy Hal (Tim) Shahan
Mar 31, 2026
Timothy Hal (Tim) Shahan, age 77 passed away Tuesday March 31, 2026 in LaBelle MO.
He was born February 5, 1949, in Hurdland, Missouri, the son of Robert Estes and Mildred Hallic (Lockett) Shahan.
He attended Hurdland Elementary School and graduated from Knox County High School in 1967.
He operated a Sawmill and farmed with his father. He enjoyed doing machine work at...
Deanne Perry
Mar 24, 2026
Deanne Perry, age 71, of Novelty, MO passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, MO.
She was born February 11, 1955, in Kirksville, MO the daughter of Dean Warson and Margie May Blaine DeRosear.
She was united in marriage to Randy Perry on June 21, 1981 in Baring, MO.
Deanne graduated from Knox County High School...
