Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Nodaway County, Missouri.

Clyde Edward Browning

Clyde Edward Browning

Oct 8, 2026

Ed Browning, 92, of Maryville, died peacefully at home October 8, 2026.

Ed was born December 4, 1933, in Syracuse, KS to Clyde and Laura Browning. He graduated from high school in Crawford, CO before moving with his family to their farm in Edina, MO. Ed met the love of his life, Sharon Stokes, when she came home after school with...

Barry Douglas Walker

Barry Douglas Walker

Oct 6, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barry Douglas Walker, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, who left us on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026, at the age of 80. Barry was born on November 8th, 1945, in Maryville, Missouri.

Barry was the son of the late Merle Alfred Walker and Dorothy Evelyn Walker. He was also preceded...

Mary Ann Linville

Mary Ann Linville

Oct 2, 2026

Mary Ann Linville, a beloved resident of Graham, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2nd, 2026, at the age of 79 in Maryville, Missouri. Born on December 23rd, 1946, in Maryville, Missouri. Mary Ann was a cherished member of her community, known for her warmth, kindness, and dedication to her family and friends.

Mary Ann was a graduate of Graham...

Gerald Robert Auffert

Gerald Robert Auffert

Sep 26, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” Auffert, 81, of Conception Junction, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Jerry was born on November 12, 1944, at home in Gentry County to Ervin and Bernadine (Bliley) Auffert. He was a lifelong resident of the Tri-C area and a graduate of Jefferson High School Class of 1963. 

Following high school, Jerry joined the...

Leland R LaRose

Leland R LaRose

Sep 25, 2026

Leland Robert LaRose, 85, of Fairfax, South Carolina, entered into rest on Friday September 25, 2026 at his daughter’s house in Colleton County.

Leland was born on January 23, 1941 in Benson Mines, New York to the late Charles LaRose and the late Cecelia Elizabeth Folley LaRose.

After graduating high school, he joined the Navy in 1960. Following basic training he was...

Tiffany A. Laws

Tiffany A. Laws

Sep 20, 2026

Tiffany A. Laws passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the age of 43. Born on April 21, 1983 in Maryville, Tiffany's warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.

Tiffany was a graduate of the Maryville High School Class of 2002, celebrating her graduation on May 19, 2002.

Throughout her life, Tiffany was known for her generous spirit and unwavering...

Elowen Kay Poppa

Elowen Kay Poppa

Sep 20, 2026

Elowen Kay Poppa passed away on September 20, 2026 at Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville, MO. Elowen was born on September 20, 2026 to Christopher Poppa and Gracelynn Kennel.

Though Elowen's time was brief, it was spent in the loving arms of her parents.

Elowen was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Loyal Kennel.

Elowen is survived by her parents, paternal grandparents;...

Susan Jean Kline

Susan Jean Kline

Sep 20, 2026

Susan Jean Kline, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Born on March 8, 1956, in Maryville, Missouri, Sue lived a life full of love, creativity, and dedication to her family and community.

Sue was a graduate of Nodaway Holt High School. She spent her career as a dedicated secretary at Robbins Lightning, where...

Ignacia Melendrez

Ignacia Melendrez

Sep 18, 2026

Ignacia Melendrez

Born on August 29, 1935, in Separ, New Mexico, passed peacefully on September 18, 2026, surrounded by her family in Maryville, Missouri, she was 91.

She lived in Lordsburg and Deming New Mexico. She spent her last year living in Maryville with her sisters Manuela and Socorro at her niece’s home (Cecilia and Doug Gallagher).

She was a caregiver to her...

Roger Eugene Tunell

Roger Eugene Tunell

Sep 16, 2026

Roger E. Tunell, 75, of Maryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday September 16, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

Roger was born on December 1, 1950 in Maryville, Missouri to the late Nelson Leonard Tunell and the late Frieda Mae Johnston Tunell.

Roger graduated from Maryville High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Army from May 21, 1970 until...

Marvin Dennis Florea

Marvin Dennis Florea

Sep 16, 2026

Marvin D. Florea, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, in Maryville, Missouri. Born on September 16th, 1942, in Gaynor, Missouri, Marvin lived a life of love, laughter, and dedication to his family.

Marvin was a graduate of North Nodaway High School, class of 1961. He served his country honorably in the United...

Janice Eileen Padgitt

Janice Eileen Padgitt

Sep 14, 2026

Janice Eileen (McDowell) Padgitt, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, at her home in Maryville, Missouri, surrounded by her family. Born January 31, 1942, in Osceola, Iowa, Janice lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to her family and community.

Janice was the daughter of Matthew Wayne McDowell and Merna Dean...

Ramona Ann Brodrick

Ramona Ann Brodrick

Sep 12, 2026

Ramona was born on June 1, 1935 in Parnell, MO to Raymond & Nellie (Hawk) Jobst. She joined siblings Evelyn, Noel “Bud”, Richard and Robert.

She attended school in Parnell until it consolidated with Ravenwood her senior year in 1953.

The summer after she graduated on July 25,1954, she married Donald LaVelle Brodrick in Clarksdale, MS. This was the first of many...

Joetta Lee Lyle

Joetta Lee Lyle

Sep 9, 2026

Joetta Lee Lyle, a cherished resident of Burlington Junction, Missouri (recent resident of Chateau Assisted Living, Maryville, MO), passed away on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on February 5th, 1943, in Maryville, Joetta lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to her family and community.

Joetta was a proud member of the first graduating...

Allan Edwin Thompson

Allan Edwin Thompson

Sep 1, 2026

Allan Edwin Thompson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away tragically on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on April 15th, 1949, in Maryville, Missouri, Allan was a cherished resident of Hopkins, MO, where he spent his life surrounded by family and friends.

Allan was a graduate of North Nodaway High School and dedicated many...

James Lewis Lawson

James Lewis Lawson

Aug 31, 2026

James “Jim” Lewis Lawson was born June 5, 1933 in Burlington Junction, MO and died August 31, 2026 in Maryville MO. In 1933, Jim met his mother first, Ruth Elizabeth Sloan Lawson, and shortly after his father Maurice J. Lawson. He attended two grade schools, West Point and Eudora. In 4th grade, he started at Skidmore schools and graduated from...

Herman Victor Wiederholt

Herman Victor Wiederholt

Aug 29, 2026

Herman V. Wiederholt, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on October 6th, 1940, in Maryville, Missouri, Herman was a resident of Conception Junction, MO, where he spent the majority of his life.

Herman was raised by his aunt and uncle, Katherine and Clem King, who lovingly...

John Leonard Schenkel

John Leonard Schenkel

Aug 28, 2026

John Leonard Schenkel was born in Maryville, MO to Otis Charles and Addie Marie (Harding) Schenkel on July 14, 1943. He died on August 28, 2026, secure in the love of his family at Oak Pointe Senior Living.

John attended Lasher School which was one mile from his home through seventh grade. Many times he and his siblings walked to school...

Merle Levi Tally

Merle Levi Tally

Aug 27, 2026

Merle Levi Tally was born on July 21, 1941 in Clarinda, Iowa. He was the third child of six children born to the family of Melvin L. and Lera V. (Snively) Tally. He passed peacefully on August 26, 2026 at the age of 85 at Oak Pointe of Maryville, Missouri.

Merle attended the Peace and Harmony one room school east of...

Scott Phillip Lance

Scott Phillip Lance

Aug 24, 2026

Scott Phillip Lance of Maryville, Missouri, was promoted to eternal life with Christ on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the age of 41.

Born September 30, 1984, to Phillip and Genine Lance of Graham, Missouri, Scott was a cherished son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend. He graduated from Nodaway-Holt High School in Graham in 2003 and devoted 22 years of...