Obituaries

Walter Dean Orbin

Walter Dean Orbin

Oct 11, 2025

WALTER DEAN ORBIN

Walter Dean Orbin, 87 of Madison, passed away on October 11, 2025, in his home with family at his side. Walt was born in the home of his grandparents, in Macon Mo to Walter Dee and Frances Belle Collins Orbin, His parents named him Walter Dean, because they wanted to name him Walter but did not want him...

Lois Carol Henry - Bailey

Lois Carol Henry - Bailey

Oct 3, 2025

LOIS CAROL (HARLOW) HENRY - BAILEY

Lois Carol (Harlow) Henry - Bailey, 86, Centralia, MO passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO surrounded by her family. She was born August 8, 1939, in Boone County, MO, the daughter of the late Chester and Ruth (Sexton) Harlow. She first was united in marriage to William...

Linda L. Sims

Linda L. Sims

Sep 25, 2025

LINDA L. SIMS

Linda L. Sims, 70, Centralia, MO passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Pin Oaks Living Center in Mexico, MO.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Daniel Sims of Centralia, MO; and Trudy Sims of the State of Missouri; her sister; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many dear friends. In addition...

David E. Brink

David E. Brink

Sep 19, 2025

DAVID E. BRINK

David E. Brink, 79, Sturgeon, MO passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born September 1, 1946, in Sturgeon, MO, the son of the late John and Gladys Aileen (Martin) Brink. On December 2, 1965, he was united in marriage to Georgia L. (Herrin) Brink, after they...

Janet K. Stowers

Janet K. Stowers

Sep 13, 2025

JANET K. (KENNEY) STOWERS

Janet K. (Kenney) Stowers, 82, Centralia, MO passed away peacefully at her residence at the Heritage Hall Nursing Center in Centralia, MO the evening of Saturday, September 13, 2025, surrounded by her immediate family. She was born on August 13, 1943, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of the late Cecil T. and Juanita V. (Wolfe) Kenney.

She will...

Lawrence W. Wright

Lawrence W. Wright

Sep 5, 2025

LAWRENCE WAYNE WRIGHT

Lawrence Wayne Wright, 76, of Kansas City, MO passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, MO. He was born on September 18, 1948, in Wichita, KS the son of the late Lawrence and Flora Mae (Kirkham) Wright. On September 4, 1970, he was united in marriage to Rhonda Kay (Hensley) Wright.

In addition...

Harrison Washington

Harrison Washington

Aug 26, 2025

HARRISON WASHINGTON

Harrison Washington, 34, Centralia, MO passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Mexico, MO. He was born November 19, 1990, in Columbia, MO the son of the late Henry Washington and Donna (Beaman) Washington.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter Caydence Washington of St. Robert, MO; his mother Donna Washington of Columbia, MO; two brothers...

Kimberly Kelly

Kimberly Kelly

Aug 16, 2025

KIMBERLY KELLY

Kimberly Kelly, 70, Columbia, MO passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Columbia Manor Care Center in Columbia, MO. She was born April 27, 1955, in Columbia, MO the daughter of the late Bob Robinson and Betty Robinson. On November 9, 1973, she was united in marriage to George W. Kelly III who preceded her in death on...

Mary Helen Chitwood

Mary Helen Chitwood

Aug 7, 2025

MARY HELEN CHITWOOD

Mary Helen Chitwood, 80, Centralia, MO passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Heritage Hall Nursing Center in Centralia, MO. She was born January 1, 1945, in Mexico, MO the daughter of the late George and Mary Jane (O’Bryan) Parrott.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one son; three daughters; five sisters; several grandchildren; several...

Earl F. "Frank" Nowlin

Earl F. "Frank" Nowlin

Jul 27, 2025

EARL F. “FRANK” NOWLIN

Earl F. “Frank” Nowlin, 78, Centralia, MO passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, MO. He was born May 27, 1947, in Clark, MO, the son of the late Robert F. and Pauline (Hatfield) Nowlin.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two sons Earl F. “Frank”...

James A. "Bud" Richards

James A. "Bud" Richards

Jul 19, 2025

JAMES A. “BUD” RICHARDS

James A. “Bud” Richards, 85, Clark, MO passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Aspire Senior Living Center in Moberly, MO. He was born August 13, 1939, in Boone County, Missouri, the son of the late Robert and Myrtle Jane (Colwell) Richards. On July 25, 1958, he was united in marriage to Marlyn (George) Richards, who...

Larry J. Kuehner

Larry J. Kuehner

Jul 8, 2025

LARRY J. KUEHNER

Larry J. Kuehner, 81, Auxvasse, MO was called from his earthly home near Hatton, MO to his heavenly home on Tuesday July 8, 2025, following six months of rapidly declining health.

Born on July 22, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, Larry was the son of Luke L. and Helen M. (Stropes) Kuehner. He married Janice Hall Kuehner on August...

Christopher Allen Nowlin

Christopher Allen Nowlin

Jul 7, 2025

CHRISTOPHER ALLEN NOWLIN

Christopher Allen Nowlin, 62, Mexico, MO passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Essex in Mexico, MO. He was born October 22, 1962, in Mexico, MO the son of Robert and Kathryn (Dickerson) Nowlin.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his parents Robert and Kathryn Nowlin of Mexico, MO; three brothers Gene Nowlin and his...

Henry L. Washington

Henry L. Washington

Jul 5, 2025

HENRY L. WASHINGTON

Henry L. Washington, 68, Columbia, MO, formerly of Centralia, MO passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his home. He was born November 12, 1956, in Warrenton, MO the son of the late Pearl and Juanita Washington. On August 19, 2000, he was united in marriage to Donna (Beaman) Washington.

In addition to his wife Donna of 24 years,...

Bobby Eugene Woods

Bobby Eugene Woods

Jul 4, 2025

BOBBY EUGENE WOODS

Bobby Eugene Woods, 89, Sturgeon, MO went to be with the Lord Friday, July 4, 2025, at his home. He was born March 30, 1936, the son of the late Preston and Opal (Smith) Woods. On May 31, 1957, he was united in marriage to Wilma (Pierce) Woods.

In addition to his wife Wilma of 68 years, he will...

Barbara Ann McBride

Barbara Ann McBride

Jul 3, 2025

BARBARA ANN McBRIDE

Barbara McBride, 81, Centralia, MO passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Pin Oaks Living Center in Mexico, MO. She was born November 23, 1943, in Amarillo, TX, the daughter of the late Loyd and Wilhelmina (Cleek) Owens. On June 5, 1998, she was united in marriage to Bobby Dale McBride.

In addition to her husband Bobby Dale...

Stanley "Vernon" Yager

Stanley "Vernon" Yager

Jun 28, 2025

Stanley "Vernon" Yager

Stanley “Vernon” Yager, 86, of Sturgeon, Missouri and formerly of Centralia, Missouri passed away June 28, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center following a lengthy illness. Vernon was born on March 13, 1939, at the family home in Audrain County, Missouri, a son of Stanley Malcolm and Alice “Marie” Squiers Yager. He married Alice May Harrison on June 5,...

David Leroy Burton

David Leroy Burton

Jun 25, 2025

DAVID LEROY BURTON

David Leroy Burton, 74, Centralia, MO passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 4, 1951, in Vermillion, South Dakota the son of the late LeRoy and Donna (Dennison) Burton.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one son Corey Burton and his wife Alicia of Centralia, MO;...

Joni J. Miller

Joni J. Miller

Jun 23, 2025

JONI J. MILLER

Joni J. Miller, 73, Clark, Missouri passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, in Hallsville, MO. He was born July 29, 1951, in Iowa, the son of the late Joe B. Miller and Lydia (Gingerich) Miller.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one daughter Michelle Perry of Clark, MO; one son Micheal J. Perry and his wife...

Myrna Sue Wilson

Myrna Sue Wilson

Jun 21, 2025

MYRNA SUE WILSON

Myrna Sue Wilson, 84, Sturgeon, MO passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Arbors in Jefferson City, MO. She was born on September 7, 1940, in Marshall, MO, the daughter of the late Milton and Vena Nadine (Murdock) Campbell. On September 1, 1962, she was united in marriage to William J. “Bill” Wilson, who preceded her in...

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