Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nodaway County, Missouri.
Emily Joan McLain
Jan 23, 2026
Emily Joan McLain, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, at her home in Maryville, Missouri. Born on August 16th, 1948, in Ravenwood, Missouri, Emily lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to her family and community.
Emily is survived by her devoted husband, Don McLain, of the home....
John Charles Rhoades
Jan 21, 2026
John Rhoades, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on Thursday, February 14th, 1935, in Neodesha, Kansas, John lived a life full of love, dedication, and service.
John was a resident of Maryville, Missouri, where he made a significant impact as a college professor at Northwest Missouri State...
Karen Anne Fugate
Jan 20, 2026
Karen Fugate, a beloved member of the Ravenwood, Missouri community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on August 4th, 1942, in Maryville, Missouri, Karen was the daughter of the late Lloyd Curtis Messner and Helen Belle Messner.
Karen was a dedicated retail worker at Walmart in Maryville, MO, where she formed lasting friendships...
Garret Layne Praiswater
Jan 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Garret Layne Praiswater, who left this world on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at the age of 27. Garret was born on Tuesday, April 14th, 1998, in Biloxi, Mississippi, and resided in Maryville, Missouri, at the time of his passing.
Garret was a dedicated prison guard, serving the State of Missouri...
William Hall Eckles
Jan 13, 2026
William "Bill" Hall Eckles, a beloved father, grandfather, and esteemed member of the Maryville community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on Saturday, January 5th, 1946, in Maryville, Missouri, William spent his life dedicated to his family, his country, and his community. Bill's service to his country took him all over the...
Marvin Leroy Wallace
Jan 11, 2026
Marvin L. Wallace, 72, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away January 11, 2026. Born in Maryville, MO, to Ralph and Benita Wallace, Marvin was a 1971 graduate of Maryville High School.
A proud veteran, Marvin dedicated a combined 23 years of service to his country through the U.S. Army and as a full-time member of the Army National Guard, 129th Field...
Robert Neal Sawyer
Jan 10, 2026
Robert Neal (Bob) Sawyer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Bedford, Iowa, Bob was a cherished resident of Maryville, Missouri, where he spent his later years with family and friends.
Bob, a 1960 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, was a man of great intellect and...
Georgia Frances Cruth
Jan 5, 2026
Georgia Frances Cruth, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5th, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on Thursday, December 20th, 1934, in Hopkins, Missouri, Georgia lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community.
Georgia was the daughter of the late George Logan Downing and Frances L. Downing. She was...
Lisa Kay Turner
Jan 2, 2026
Lisa Kay Turner passed away on January 2, 2026 at Village Care Center in Maryville, Missouri.
She was born to Corliss and Elaine (Walter) Botts on June 12, 1962 in Fremont, Nebraska.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Corliss and Elaine Botts, and her husband, Kenneth Turner, who passed on January 26, 2018.
There will be no services.
Ralph Lee O'Riley
Jan 2, 2026
Ralph O’Riley, 87, Maryville, MO, died Friday, January 2, 2026.
Ralph was born on July 9, 1938 in Maryville, MO, to Fred and Margaret O’Riley. He married Nancy Merrick in 1962.
Survivors include: Maggie (Bob) Willis, Meghan Jenkins; 4 grandchildren, Riley and Blayne Willis, and Logan and Kobe Jenkins.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his two daughters, Lisa...
James Winfred Galbreath
Jan 1, 2026
James Winfred Galbreath of Barnard, MO, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Maryville.
Jim was born in Maryville on February 9, 1938, to J. Winfred and Mary Patricia (O’Donnell) Galbreath. He graduated from Rosendale High School and attended St. Benedict’s College in Atchison.
Jim was an Electronics Specialist assigned to the 4925th Test Group (Nuclear), Air Force Special Weapons, Kirtland AFB,...
Scott Keith Curry
Dec 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Scott Keith Curry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Scott was born on Thursday, July 18th, 1957, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, in Maryville, Missouri, at the age of 68.
Scott was a man of many talents and interests. He proudly served...
Brenda Gale Murphy
Dec 30, 2025
Brenda Gale Murphy, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, at her home in Graham, Missouri. Born on Saturday, October 17th, 1953, in Bethany, Missouri, Brenda lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to her family and community.
Brenda was the cherished wife of Gary Murphy, with whom she shared a...
Anna Jean Adams
Dec 29, 2025
Anna "Jean" Adams, a beloved friend, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29th, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on Wednesday, December 7th, 1932, in Worth, Missouri, Anna spent her life nurturing her family and community with love and kindness.
Jean was a resident of Maryville, MO, where she dedicated her life...
Gerald Howard Talmadge
Dec 27, 2025
Gerald Howard Talmadge - October 28, 1938 - December 27, 2025
Born of Howard A. and Margeretha E. (Jensen) Talmadge in Clyde, MO. Gerald (Jerry) grew up around Stanberry, MO, playing with his many cousins and relatives. Jerry married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Thomas on October 31, 1959 at St. Peters in Stanberry. The couple moved to several...
Leareta L. Clements
Dec 26, 2025
Leareta Lucille Harris Clements, lovingly known as Rita, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, surrounded by family. Rita was born to Orville and Nora (O'Day) Harris in Ravenwood, Missouri. The youngest of six children and the only daughter, Rita grew up north of Nodaway Lake, often walking or riding a horse to Canal Branch to meet the school bus....
Marlyn Robert Beattie
Dec 24, 2025
Marlyn Robert Beattie was born on August 19th, 1938, on a farm outside of Barnard, MO. He passed away on December 24th, 2025, at Pine View Manor in Stanberry, MO.
Marlyn lived most of his life between Barnard, MO and Marshall, MO. He worked many years at Land Construction and Herzog Construction.
He was known for living a simple life and had...
Helen Lee Morrison
Dec 21, 2025
Helen Lee Morrison, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21st, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on January 28th, 1940, in Clearmont, MO, Helen was a cherished resident of Hopkins and Maryville, MO, where she spent the majority of her life surrounded by family and friends.
Helen was the devoted wife of the late...
Kevin Duane Cruth
Dec 21, 2025
Kevin Duane Cruth, 65, of Clearmont, MO passed on December 21, 2025 at Parkdale Manor in Maryville, MO. Kevin was the son of Charles and Georgia Cruth. He was born on July 30, 1960 in Clarinda, IA.
Kevin was a "Missouri guy" but lived all over the country. He lived an adventurous life living and working in Texas, Colorado, Washington, Oregon...
Connie Jo Ury
Dec 21, 2025
Connie Jo Ury, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21st, 2025, Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville, MO. Born on June 10th, 1953, in Smithville, MO, Connie lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community.
Connie is survived by her devoted husband, Gary Ury, of the home; her...
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