Betty Jo Smith, 94, a resident of Trenton, Missouri, died at 5:02 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023, at The First Christian Church in Trenton, Missouri. Burial will follow in Harris Cemetery, Harris, Missouri. Family visitation will […]
Category: Obituaries
Obituary & Services: Ann Brinser
Mrs. Ann Brinser, 84, a resident of Trenton, Missouri, died at 9:31 p.m., Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Dockery Chapel Church, southwest of Trenton, Missouri. The burial of cremains will take place at a later date […]
Obituary & Services: Rhonda Marlene Gentry
Rhonda Marlene Gentry was born on April 14, 1955, in Bethany, Mo. She departed this life peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the age of 68, surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of Dub and Carolyn Gentry. Rhonda spent most of her childhood in New Hampton, Mo., and graduated […]
Obituary & Services: Harold Dean Henley
Dean Henley was born on August 12, 1949, in Princeton, MO, and passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in his home at the age of 74. Dean attended Mercer High School in Mercer, MO, and graduated in 1967. Upon graduation, he attended Truman University for one year before continuing his education at a trade […]
Obituary & Services: Sherie Ann Darby
Sherie Ann Darby passed into the eternal presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Sherie was born on July 5, 1959, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Eddie and Barbara (Gamboni) Eaton. At a very young age, her family moved to Northern California, where she played under citrus trees and walked […]
Obituary & Services: A.J. (Mac) McComas
A.J. (Mac) McComas, 95, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. A.J. was born on March 17, 1928, in Lone Star, MO, to Aubrey and Blondina (Grace) McComas. He attended Albany High School, where he met the love of his life, Patricia Murphy. A.J. graduated from Albany High […]
Obituary & Services: David W. Duty
David W. Duty,61, a resident of Hamilton, Missouri, and former Trenton, Missouri died at 7:02 P.M., Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Resthaven Mortuary, Trenton, Missouri. He will be cremated after the service. Family visitation will be held Sunday, from 1:00 […]
Obituary & Services: James “Jim” Raymond Cook, Sr.
James “Jim” Raymond Cook, Sr., age 73 of Jameson, MO, passed away Monday morning, September 11, 2023, at his home in Jameson. Jim was born on January 3, 1950, the son of Buford and Louetta (McCoy) Cook, in Fort Benning, GA. He attended school in Jameson and Gallatin and served in the United States Navy […]
Obituary & Services: Nancy Lea (Mikes) West
Nancy Lea (Mikes) West was born on March 12, 1939, in Pattonsburg, Missouri, to LaPaula Lea Plymell and Henry Albert Mikes. She peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on September 10, 2023, at the age of 84. She was raised in Pattonsburg and married the love of her life, Gary Wade West, in August […]
Obituary & Services: Joseph Michael (Mike) Painter
Joseph Michael (Mike) Painter was born Thursday, July 11, 1940, to Joseph Walton Painter and Dorothy Maxine Moore Painter in Milan, MO. Mike passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Mike graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1958, then enlisted in the US Air Force serving until 1966. Mike married Marian Alice Banks on July […]
Obituary: Jeffrey Don McCoy
With heavy heart, we announce the passing of Jeffrey Don McCoy, who left us on September 2, 2023, at the age of 44. Jeffrey Don McCoy was born on September 30, 1978, in Chillicothe, Missouri, to Gary and Pamela McCoy. He grew up in Chillicothe, where he attended Bishop Hogan Memorial School, and was a […]
Obituary & Services: Robert “Bob” F. Berger
Robert “Bob” F. Berger, age 93, of Polo, MO, passed away on Sunday afternoon, September 10, 2023, at Cameron Regional Hospital in Cameron, MO. Bob was born on May 9, 1930, the son of Morris E. and Mary (Miller) Berger, in Derby, CT. He graduated from Commercial High School and served in the United States […]
Obituary & Services: Johnny Ray Runyan
Johnny Ray Runyan, age 72, a resident of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2023, at Mosaic Life Care Center in St. Joseph, Missouri. Johnny was born to Bob and Edna (Kelley) Runyan on September 6, 1951, in Kansas. He graduated from Chillicothe High School and served in the United States Air […]
Obituary: Richard Bryan Schooler
Richard Bryan Schooler, 82, of Spickard, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at a Kansas City, MO hospital. He was born on September 5, 1941, in Princeton, Missouri, the son of Clifford and Mary (Klingensmith) Schooler. Richard was a graduate of Princeton High School in 1959 and worked as a carpenter. He was […]
Obituary & Services: Zachary Taylor Leihgeber
Zachary Taylor Leihgeber, age 30, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, Missouri. Zachary was born on January 3, 1993, in Chillicothe, the son of Brian Kilburn and Amanda Leihgeber. He worked in construction and was a member of Abundant Life Church in Independence, […]
Obituary & Services: Laura Omega Sterling
Laura Omega Sterling, 87, of Unionville, formerly of Milan, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Putnam County Care Center in Unionville, Missouri. Laura was born on March 9, 1936, in rural Browning, Missouri, to William Glen and Frances (Tucker) Swearengen. She graduated from Browning High School before moving to Milan, where she worked […]
Obituary & Services: Linda Carol Fleshman
Linda Carol Fleshman, 79, of Milan, Missouri, passed away on September 6, 2023, in Milan. Linda was born in Pollock, Missouri, to Franklin Decotas and Constance (Connie) A. Livingston on November 18, 1943. She married Wendell Fleshman on November 27, 1958. She spent her younger years traveling with the love of her life to many […]
Obituary & Services: James (Jim) Brown
James (Jim) Brown, a 93-year-old Trenton, Mo., resident, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at his residence, where he was under hospice care. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Trenton. Open viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on […]
Obituary & Services: Irene Steele
Irene Steele, 102, passed away peacefully in her home with her daughters present on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Ruth Irene Steele was born in Unionville, Missouri, on November 26, 1920, the daughter of Orval and Sylvia (Fullerton) Carter. She attended Blackbird Country School and accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at the First Baptist Church […]
Obituary & Services: Ethan Sidney Prindle
Ethan Sidney Prindle, age 23, of Jamesport, MO, passed away on Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023, at University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Ethan was born on October 21, 1999, the son of Scott and Kristina (Williams) Jackson, in Trenton, MO. He graduated from Trenton High School in 2018 and was a […]