Dec 31, 2018

Zoland E. Alkire, 88, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 31, 2018.

He was born June 8, 1930 in Napier, Missouri, the son of Willie Jackson and Bernice Esther (Graham) Alkire.

Zoland served in the United States Air Force for 22 years and was honorably retired as a Master Sergeant in 1970. During...

Dec 30, 2018

John Henry Cox former publisher of the Atchison County Mail, Rock Port, MO died on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Santa Marta Retirement Community in Olathe, KS at the age of 93.

He was born on December 6, 1925 at the family home known locally as the “Green House” in Rock Port, MO.  John Henry was the...

Dec 28, 2018

Oliver Conrad Gebhart was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on February 14, 1953. He was one of two sons born to William Frank Davis and Louise (Dillard) Gebhart.

Conrad received his BS in Chemistry from Washington University in 1975. He then attended Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. Conrad provided counseling and chaplain services at Leavenworth penitentiary....

Dec 15, 2018

Randell Neal Tracy, AKA “Tuffy”, in his hometown of Laredo, and Randy to the rest of us, was born on January 25th, 1965 at Trenton Hospital in Trenton, Mo. to Charles and Marilyn Tracy. He was welcomed home by his older brother Steve, who became his sparring partner in many brotherly wrestling matches. Randy grew up on his Dad’s...

Dec 12, 2018

Carol E. Kurtz was born to Frank and Pauline (Vinquist) Vavra in Yankton, South Dakota on November 10, 1939. At an early age she was adopted by her uncle, Harold and Dorothy (Emerson) Vinquist. Carol attended New Point School and graduated from Oregon High School in 1959. She then attended Gard Beauty College in St. Joseph. On December 5,...

Dec 10, 2018

Jeffrey R. Beers, 57, Forest City, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 at a St. Joseph hospital.

Jeffrey was born in St. Joseph, Missouri and graduated from Central High School.

He married Joy Eaton in 2006 and they made their home in Forest City. Jeffrey was currently employed as a machinist at Creative...

Nov 30, 2018

Amanda Nicole Liess was welcomed to the world by Larry and Diana Liess July 23, 1985. She was born to stand out. As she grew she was soon dancing into people's hearts. She welcomed each new sibling with kisses and hugs and took on her role as big sister with dedication. She was crowned Little Miss Sweetheart in primary...

Nov 20, 2018

J.C. Mabrey, 83, of Independence, Missouri, formerly of Corning, Missouri, passed away to his eternal home on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at a Lee's Summit, Missouri hospital.

He was born on January 4, 1935 in Corning to Charles S. and Dora L. (Fickle) Mabrey. They preceded him in death.

J.C. was a U.S. Air Force...

Nov 8, 2018

Linda Markt Daniels, 65, succumbed to her battle with ALS on November 8, 2018.  Farewell services were held in Kailua, Hawaii.

Linda grew up in Oregon, MO but her RN nursing career took her many places. Linda spent her life pursuing the betterment of herself and others.  In addition to nursing she was working in real estate,...

Oct 23, 2018

Emma Jane Fisher was born on Nov. 14, 1924 in Mound City, Mo. to William W. and Ida Mae (Andes) Murray.

Emma worked as a registered nurse. She married George Alfred Fisher, and they became parents of two children. He passed away in 2006.

Emma passed away on Oct. 23, 2018 at Tiffany Heights care...

Oct 21, 2018

Avalee Grimes, 80, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at her Forest City, Mo. home. She was born on May 26, 1938 to George E. and Amy I. (Cooper) Noellsch, Jr. On April 5, 1957 she married George W. Grimes, Jr., and they became parents of four children. Avalee and George lived northwest of Forest City on the...

Oct 16, 2018

Floris D. Wheeler was born April 9, 1920, one of four children of Louis and Blanche (Bucher) Noellsch.  Floris graduated from Oregon High School in 1937.

Floris married Everett R. Noland, and they became parents of two children. Everett passed away in 1965. She then married William “Bill” Wheeler, Sr. He passed away in 1988.

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Oct 10, 2018

Kenneth L. Davis, Sr., was born May 15, 1956 in Auburn, Neb. to Orville and Marjorie (Moren) Davis.

On Oct. 7, 1995 he married Shelley Lynn Halm in Rock Port, Mo.

Kenneth worked in construction, and was a member of the Omaha Construction Industry Union, and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America...

Sep 22, 2018

Inez VanOrman was born on October 25, 1915 in Obion County, Tennessee. Inez was one of five children of Fred Kirby and Olive Ruth (Ridings) Taft.

She graduated from Poplar Bluff, Missouri high school in 1934. On May 9, 1937 she married John Edwin VanOrman. They moved to Mound City in 1947. John preceded her in death...

Sep 22, 2018

Shirley Jane Hooley was born April 6, 1940 in Mound City, Missouri, She was the daughter of Ernest Clifford and Martha Jane (Pierson) Hooley.

Throughout her life she lived in Missouri, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and most recently Nebraska.

Shirley married Richard D. Whittecar on May 27, 1960. They had six daughters. She worked as a...

Sep 15, 2018

Shelby M. Frederick, 37, passed away in his New Point, Missouri home on Sept. 15, 2018.

He was born in Kansas City, Mo. on Oct. 26, 1980, the youngest of three children of Jerald and Kathern (Hurst) Frederick.

Shelby graduated from South Holt High School in 1999. He then worked for the Missouri Department of...

Sep 9, 2018

Marcy Jean Whitlatch, age 60, of Oregon, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at the Oregon Care Center. She was born on Sept. 27, 1957 in Des Moines,  Iowa, one of eight children of Russell and Gladys (Piper) Whitlatch. Marcy was preceded in death by a son, Shawn M. Whitlatch; and her father. Survivors include her mother, Gladys,...

Aug 22, 2018

B. Verlene Whetsel, 90, of Craig, Mo., passed away on Aug. 22, 2018 at a Mound City, Mo. care center. She was born May 17, 1928 to William and Josie (Hawkins) Byrd in Cumi, Ark. On June 17, 1946 she married Donald Whetsel in Hiawatha, Kan. He passed away in 1996.

Verlene worked as a bookkeeper at...

Aug 21, 2018

Mary Darren Wyrozynski, 78, formerly of Ravenwood, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in a St. Joseph, Missouri hospital. She was born on April 20, 1940, one of 11 children of Emil and Regina (Trottier) Erickson in St. John, North Dakota. At a young age the family moved to Minot. Mary was a member of the Turtle Mountain...

Aug 15, 2018

Peggy Sue (Kreek) Clinkenbeard, 73, passed away at the Oregon Care Center on August 15, 2018.

She was born in Oregon, Missouri, on September 26, 1944, the only child of John Thomas and Sadie (Prussman) Kreek.

Peggy graduated from Oregon High School in 1962, and then attended Northwest Missouri State University. On April 26, 1965...