Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
