Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nodaway County, Missouri.
Troy M. Heflin
Jul 14, 2025
Troy Michael Heflin, 48, of Kansas City, Missouri, and formerly of Maryville, passed away at home on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Troy was born in Maryville, on July 14, 1977, to Vince Michael and Teryl VeAnn (Brown) Heflin. He had lived in Maryville in his youth and moved to Blue Springs, Missouri, and graduated high school there.
He loved his pets, especially...
Carolyn E. Lewis
Jul 22, 2025
Carolyn Zirfas Lewis, 87, of Maryville, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Carolyn was born Feb. 7, 1938, in Maryville, to Oliver and Mary (Heitman) Roney. She spent part of her childhood growing up on a farm with her siblings, Ellouise (Tote), Bill, and Nancy. Her favorite part was raising the baby lambs.
Later, the family moved to town, where Carolyn met many...
Robert L. "Bob" Johnson
Jul 21, 2025
Robert Lee "Bob" Johnson, 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at KU Medical Center. Born on September 4, 1959, in Maryville, MO, Bob was a member of the Barnard community.
Bob earned his Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on Physical Education. He worked for Hy-Vee and Lowe's, his true passion was coaching and teaching, roles...
Patricia I. Archer
Jul 19, 2025
Patricia Irene (Merrigan) Archer, 94, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, Kansas.
Born September 25, 1930, in Conception, Missouri, to Patrick and Irene (McLaughlin) Merrigan, Patricia graduated from Jefferson High School and married Donald Edward Archer in 1948.
They farmed in the area until 1951 when Donald was called back to active duty...
Golda Strohecker
Mar 16, 2025
Golda Annette Strohecker was born on June 4, 1944, to Jesse and Mary Jane (Dew) Merriett at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, MO. She passed on March 16, 2025, in Oceanside, CA.
Annette was the eldest of five children and as a military family of the 1940-1960's traveled across the country. She graduated from Junction City, KS High School in 1962....
Carole A. Spalding
Jul 17, 2025
Carole Ann (Woldruff) Spalding passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. Carole was born July 7, 1942, in Hopkins, MO to Clarence “Glen” and Edna Mae (Morehouse) Woldruff.
She graduated Hopkins High School in 1960. On September 3, 1961, she was united in marriage to William (Bill) E. Spalding in Hopkins.
She was a devoted and beloved...
Roger A. Swaney
Jul 17, 2025
Roger Allen Swaney, 86, of Hopkins, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at a healthcare center in Maryville, Missouri.
Roger was born west of Hopkins on May 24, 1939, to Roy Henry and Mary U. (Fuller) Swaney. He attended school in Hopkins and was a lifelong resident of the area, living in the same house for 60 years.
Roger worked...
Robert Paul "Bob" Westfall
Jul 16, 2025
Robert Paul “Bob” Westfall, Jr. 79, of Maryville, Missouri, passed from this life at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, on July 16, 2025. He was born on April 23, 1946, in Maryville, Missouri, to Robert Paul Westfall, Sr. and Roberta Frances Morris Westfall.
His father worked in the oil industry, and his mother was a dedicated schoolteacher. Bob came from...
Daniel L. Miller
Jul 5, 2025
Daniel L. Miller, 71, of Ravenwood, Missouri, passed from this life on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Mosiac Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri, after a brief illness.
Dan was born in Maryville, Missouri, on February 15, 1954, to Byron N. and Marlene J. (Pitzenberger) Miller, and was a lifelong resident of the area.
He graduated from Northeast Nodaway High School, Ravenwood,...
Robert Joseph Zimmerman
Jul 3, 2025
NOTE: The location of the visitation has changed to the Laura Street Baptist Church. Friday, July 11, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Robert Joseph Zimmerman, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on January 4th, 1964, in Maryville, MO, Rob spent his entire...
Donna Mae Yanks
Jun 30, 2025
Donna Mae Yanks, 87, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
Donna Mae (Scheel) Yanks was born January 7, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to Gilbert Scheel and Beatrice Marcucci.
She married Michael Richard Yanks on November 26, 1970. Along with her husband Michael, she co-owned and operated Taco Del Sol in Maryville. She...
Donna Lee Dailey
Jul 1, 2025
Donna Lee Turnipseed Dailey, 83, of Maryville, and formerly of Ravenwood, Missouri, passed away at Maryville Living Center on July 1, 2025.
She was born April 19,1942, in Worth County to Russell and Elizabeth Barger Kemery. She graduated in 1960 from Northeast Nodaway High School as the class valedictorian.
On February 18,1962 she married Willard Turnipseed at the Ravenwood Methodist Church. After...
Willa Mae Auffert
Jun 30, 2025
Willa Mae (Nally) Auffert, 89, of Ravenwood, MO, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 19, 1936, in Sheridan, MO to Norvel Olin and Alice Mae (Runyon) Nally. A graduate of Worth County R-II High School, Willa was a member of the Ravenwood Christian Church, the Missouri...
Stephanie Ann Rucker
Jun 24, 2025
Stephanie Ann Rucker, 64, of Hopkins, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO. Born on November 24th, 1960, in Maryville, MO, Stephanie lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community.
Stephanie is survived by her devoted husband, James Rucker,...
Ray Fox
Jun 12, 2025
Elmer Ray Fox passed away peacefully on, June 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, family and ingenuity. He was born to Elmer Harvey Fox and Opal Fox on July 22, 1943. He was 81.
Ray was fortunate to share his life with two loving spouses. He was first married to Sharon Kay in 1961 until her death in 2001,...
Amos C. Bontrager
Jun 12, 2025
Amos C. Bontrager, 79, of Burlington Junction, Missouri, deceased at Mosiac Hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri, on June 12, 2025.
He was born on February 1, 1946, to the late Christ and Amanda (Miller) Bontrager. He was married to Katie Bontrager on September 24, 1970.
His is survived by 1 daughter, Joanna Bontrager (Ethel), Missouri and 2 sons, Daniel (Dorcas) of Burlington...
Susan J. Noakes
Jun 8, 2025
Susan J. Noakes, 78, Hopkins, MO, went to her heavenly rest on June 8, 2025, at Oak Pointe in Maryville, Missouri.
Susan was born on February 3, 1947, in Lafayette, IN, to W. Leroy and Elouise Francis (Lawson) Stokes. They preceded her in death.
She grew up in Indiana and attended grade school in Lafayette, then graduated from high school in Lebanon,...
Norma Ruth Wilson
Dec 14, 2024
Norma Ruth Wilson, born July 7, 1931, and passed away on December 14, 2024
Norma was born in Pickering, Missouri, to Mildred (Wilson) Sobbing. She graduated from the Pickering High School in 1945 and then enlisted in the US Army in 1951, during the Korean War. She was fortunate enough to spend 2 years in Italy and later she was in...
Irma Lee Wilson
May 29, 2025
Irma Lee Wilson, 97, crossed over May 29, 2025, at Oak Pointe of Maryville. She was born October 19, 1927, to James A. and Clevia (Ecker) Hull, at the home of her maternal grandparents, W. C. and Minnie Ecker. Her childhood was spent in Elmo. During WW II the family moved to Vancouver, WA. she graduated from Washougal (WA) High...
Darla J. Wilmes
May 28, 2025
Darla Jean Wilmes, 74, of Platte City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025. Born on February 27, 1951, Darla was raised in Jameson, Missouri, and later resided in Lawson, Missouri, before making her most recent home in Platte City.
Darla's life was enriched by her passions. She cherished her extensive book collection and loved spending time with her horses...
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