Obituaries
Joseph Jackson "Jack" Bradley
Feb 18, 2025
                                JOSEPH JACKSON “JACK” BRADLEY
 
Joseph Jackson “Jack” Bradley, 96, Auxvasse, MO passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at St. Andrews Nursing Center in New Florence, MO. He was born August 6, 1928, the son of the late Wayne and Gertrude Bradley and step mother Laura Bradley. On March 8, 1952, he was united in marriage to Thelma Bernice (Smith) Bradley, who...
                                
James Lee Cuno, Jr.
Feb 16, 2025
                                JAMES LEE CUNO, JR.
 
It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of James Lee Cuno Jr., who suddenly left us on February 16th, 2025 - 12 days before his birthday. An incredibly loving father, grandfather, friend, brother and son, James touched many lives with his selflessness, silly personality and loving heart. He was born February 28, 1975, the...
                                
Mark Wayne Hane
Feb 14, 2025
                                MARK WAYNE HANE
 
Mark Wayne Hane, 65, Hallsville, MO passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, amongst his family in the comfort of his home. He was born September 18, 1959, in Xenia, OH the son of the late Sydney and Sylvia (Boyles) Hane. He was united in marriage to Corean (Darby) Hane who survives.
 
In addition to his wife Corean, he will...
                                
Robert D. Dailing
Feb 5, 2025
                                ROBERT D. DAILING
 
Robert Dailing, 69, Paris, MO passed away Wednesday February 5, 2025, at the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on September 11, 1955, in Holliday, MO the son of the late Charles and Mary Ruth (Campbell) Dailing. He was united in marriage to Karen Rae (Dudley) who preceded him in death. 
 
He will...
                                
Joseph "Joe" Glenn Vance, Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
                                JOSEPH “JOE” GLENN VANCE, JR.
 
Joseph Glenn Vance, Jr, 77 of Centralia passed away February 5, 2025. He was born June 22, 1947, the first child of Joseph Glenn and Stella Virginia (Belcher) Vance. He graduated from Strother School, was a 1965 graduate of Centralia High School and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Husbandry and a Master of...
                                
Harold E. Mozingo
Jan 28, 2025
                                HAROLD E. MOZINGO
 
Harold E. Mozingo, 66, Madison, MO passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 4, 1958, the son of the late James and Hannah (Walker) Mozingo. On July 3, 1982, he was united in marriage to Betty M. (Hawkins) Mozingo, who preceded him in death on October 3, 2024.
 
He will be sadly...
                                
Charlene Hodges
Jan 17, 2025
                                CHARLENE HODGES
 
Charlene Hodges, 72, Eldon, MO formerly of Centralia, MO passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born March 22, 1952, the daughter of the late Charlie and Marjorie (Allen) Biven. She was first united in marriage to Dale Rybolt and later was united in marriage to Charles Hodges, both preceded...
                                
James B. Durk
Dec 22, 2024
                                JAMES BARRY DURK
 
James Barry Durk, 62, Centralia, MO passed away Sunday December 22, 2024, at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born November 15, 1962, in Columbia, MO the son of the late Floyd B. Durk and Carolyn (Rentschler) Pingelton.
 
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his mother Carolyn Pingelton of Centralia, his stepmother Bonnie...
                                
Areta Mayes
Dec 20, 2024
                                ARETA MAYES
Areta Mayes, age 83 a lifelong resident of Centralia, Missouri passed on December 20, 2024. She was born on Mother’s Day, May 11, 1941, in Audrain County, the daughter of Lester and Julia England.  She graduated from Centralia High School in 1958 and William Woods College, Fulton, MO in 1960. On December 26, 1960, she was married to Jerry...
                                
Robert E. Sonka
Dec 19, 2024
                                ROBERT E. SONKA
 
Robert E. Sonka, 65. Sturgeon, MO passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, MO. He was born September 13, 1959, the son of the late Edward “Gene” Sonka and Nina (Clever) Sonka.
 
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one daughter Andrea Sonka of St. Louis, MO; several...
                                
Mary Lou Shelnutt
Dec 18, 2024
                                MARY LOU SHELNUTT
 
 Mary Lou Shelnutt, 102, Sturgeon, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Lodge in Fayette, MO. She was born November 17, 1922, in Harrisburg, MO the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Evans) Porter. On July 12, 1941, she was united in marriage to Henry “Hobart” Shelnutt who preceded her in death on October 3,...
                                
Ella May Stanton
Dec 15, 2024
                                ELLA MAY (EDGAR) STANTON 
Ella May (Edgar) Stanton, 89, Terre Haute, IN formerly of Centralia, MO passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Cobblestone Crossing in Terre Haute, IN. She was born March 19, 1935, in Craddock, MO the daughter of the late Clarence and Alta Fay (Kinder) Edgar. On August 29, 1953, she was united in marriage to Melvin...
                                
Richard W. Swindell
Dec 11, 2024
                                RICHARD W. SWINDELL
 
Richard W. Swindell, 70, Hallsville, MO passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at South Hampton Place in Columbia, MO. He was born July 24, 1954, the son of the late Robert Swindell and Ilene (Kramer) Swindell. On February 14, 1978, he was united in marriage to Janet (Counts) Swindell.
 
In addition to his wife Janet of 46 years, he...
                                
Gordon Dale Durham
Nov 3, 2024
                                GORDON DALE DURHAM
 
Gordon Dale Durham, 74, of Clark, MO passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center surrounded by his family. He was born September 29, 1950, in Kirksville, MO the son of the late Manford and Mary (Patterson) Durham. On June 14, 1980, he was united in marriage to Janie (Drennan) Durham.
 
In addition to his wife Janie...
                                
Christine H. DeJaynes
Oct 19, 2024
                                CHRISTINE H. DeJAYNES
 
Christine H. DeJaynes, 79, Centralia, MO passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. She was born August 16, 1945, in Ottumwa, IA the daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel (Boettcher) Cloke. 
 
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two daughters Shelly DeJaynes of Columbia, MO and Mandy March and...
                                
Dorothy Margaret Thompson
Oct 5, 2024
                                Dorothy Margaret (Kieselbach) Thompson
Dorothy Margaret (Kieselbach) Thompson, 103, passed away after a brief illness at Wellsville, Missouri on October 5, 2024, after residing for five years in the nursing home there. 
 
She was born November 13, 1920, to Charles Ernest Kieselbach and Emma Louise (Schwartz) Kieselbach in Jefferson City, Missouri, the fourth of six children. She grew up during the Great...
                                
Betty Marie Mozingo
Oct 3, 2024
                                BETTY MARIE MOZINGO
 
Betty Marie Mozingo, 76, Madison, MO passed away peacefully Thursday, October 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 19, 1948, the daughter of the late Floyd Hawkins and Kathrine (Calfas) Reynolds. On July 3, 1982, she was united in marriage to Harold Mozingo.
 
In addition to her husband Harold of 42 years, she...
                                
Betty Jane Spurling
Oct 2, 2024
                                BETTY JANE SPURLING
 
Betty Jane Spurling, 83, Sturgeon, MO passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Stuart House in Centralia, MO surrounded by her family. She was born September 25, 1941, the daughter of the late Verdell Tom Kanatzar and Laura Mae (Akeman) Kanatzar. On September 25, 1959, she was united in marriage to Harold Spurling. 
 
In addition to her husband...
                                
Lena M. Mantle
Sep 29, 2024
                                LENA M. MANTLE
 
Lena M. Mantle, 62, Centralia, MO passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Pin Oaks Living Center in Mexico, MO. She was born January 15, 1962, in Tuscumbia, MO the daughter of the late Nile and Teresa (Demmen) Stone. On September 22, 1989, she was united in marriage to Robert Mantle.
 
In addition to her husband Robert of...
                                
Pamela R. "Pam" Morris
Sep 22, 2024
                                PAMELA R. “PAM” MORRIS
 
Pamela R. “Pam” Morris, 73, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. She was born May 15, 1951, in Moberly, MO the daughter of the late Charles and Joyce (Pulis) Wyatt. 
 
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one brother Allen Wyatt and his wife Cheri of...
                                

