Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Nodaway County, Missouri.

Estelle Arlene Crites

Estelle Arlene Crites

Apr 16, 2026

Estelle Arlene Crites, affectionately known as Arlene, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 93. Born on March 30, 1933, in Grant City, Missouri, Arlene lived a life full of warmth, dedication, and love.

Preceded in death by her beloved parents, Reverend Lawrence B. Day and Elsie Day, her cherished husband, James E....

Carolyn Sue Akin

Carolyn Sue Akin

Jun 15, 2026

Carolyn Sue Akin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Monday, June 15th, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on January 25th, 1941, in Elmo, Missouri, Sue was a member of the Maryville, MO community, where she resided for the last few years. Before that she was a longtime resident of the Maitland area.

Sue was the...

Brian Lee Stambaugh

Brian Lee Stambaugh

Jun 13, 2026

Brian Lee Stambaugh, a beloved resident of Maryville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on April 23rd, 1963, in Shenandoah, Iowa, Brian was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Brian was preceded in death by his loving parents, Jerry Lee Stambaugh and Pearl Marie Stambaugh, and his long-time friend, Jeff Hale,...

Billy Dean Mozingo

Billy Dean Mozingo

Jun 12, 2026

Billy “Bill” Dean Mozingo, 88 years of age, passed away at Oak Pointe on June 12, 2026, with his family at his side.

On December 22, 1937, Bill was the first of four sons born to William Earl Mozingo and Thelma Pauline (Henry). He began his life growing up on a small farm in Arkoe, MO. He graduated from Maryville High...

Valerie Kay Owens

Valerie Kay Owens

Jun 8, 2026

Valerie “Kay” Owens passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on June 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Kay was born May 12, 1957, in Iowa City, Iowa. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Randy Owens, on September 10, 1977. Together, they built their life on a farm outside Maryville, Missouri.

She held several...

Carl Edward VanSickle

Carl Edward VanSickle

Jun 7, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carl "Poddy" Edward VanSickle, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. Carl was born on September 15th, 1964, in Maryville, Missouri, and passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at the age of 61.

Poddy was a graduate of Maryville High School and dedicated 24 years of his life...

Rose Kraft

Rose Kraft

Jun 6, 2026

Rose Kraft passed away on Saturday, June 6 th , in Maryville, Missouri, eighteen months after her touchstone, Jim Kraft, and five days after her twin sister, Mary.

Rose Doll and her twin sister, Mariann, were born in a stone house in rural Morton County on April 5 th , 1937. She was one of ten kids born to Peter and...

William Robert Baldwin

William Robert Baldwin

Jun 5, 2026

William Robert Baldwin died on June 5, 2026, two days short of his 93rd birthday. He was at home surrounded by family and leaves behind a lifetime of stories, friendships and enough memories to keep family gatherings lively for generations to come.

Bill was born on June 7, 1933, in Hopkins, Missouri, to Cyrus Theodore and Sarah (Baker) Baldwin, joining his...

Marie Twaddle

Marie Twaddle

May 31, 2026

Marie Twaddle passed from this life and was delivered into the hands of her Lord on Sunday May 31, 2026 at the age of 93 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family. Marie was born May 19, 1933 in College Springs, Iowa to Marjorie Dow Livengood and Eurod Olin Livengood.

A 1951 graduate of Elmo, MO high school where...

James "Jim" Lee Alloway

James "Jim" Lee Alloway

May 31, 2026

James "Jim" Lee Alloway, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on his 83rd birthday, Sunday, May 31st, 2026, at Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Born on May 31st, 1943, in Blackfoot, Idaho, Jim lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love.

Jim was a devoted educator and coach, having spent 32 years shaping young minds...

Marcia Kay Carter

Marcia Kay Carter

May 29, 2026

Marcia Kay Carter, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29th, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on September 12th, 1954, in Maryville, MO, Marcia spent her life surrounded by the love of her family and the warmth of her community.

Marcia was a graduate of Iowa Western Community College and North West Missouri...

William C. Kelley

William C. Kelley

May 27, 2026

William C. Kelley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on May 14th, 1948, in Maryville, Missouri to Burman and Betty Kelley.

Bill was a dedicated and hardworking individual, spending 25 years in the airline industry with Ozark, TWA, and American Airlines. His career was marked by...

Leona A. Hayes

Leona A. Hayes

May 24, 2026

Leona A. Hayes, a beloved resident of Skidmore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24th, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on Tuesday, December 26th, 1933, in Isadora, Missouri, Leona lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to her family and community.

Leona was a devoted homemaker, spending her life nurturing her family and creating a warm...

Deanne Louise Cordell

Deanne Louise Cordell

May 21, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deanne Louise Cordell, a beloved fiancé, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Deanne passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21st, 2026, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 18th, 1969 in Maryville, Missouri to Fred and Doris Schieber.

Deanne is survived by her devoted fiancé,...

John Gerald Schieber

John Gerald Schieber

May 20, 2026

John Gerald "Jerry" Schieber, 95, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, at Village Care Center with family by his side. Jerry was born on May 13, 1931, to Paul and Magdalene Schieber in Conception, MO. He graduated from St. Benedict's High School and then helped on the family farm.

Jerry served in the Korean War. After being honorably discharged he returned...

Kip Raymond Kelso

Kip Raymond Kelso

May 15, 2026

Kip Raymond Kelso, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 63. Born in Jefferson City, Missouri on February 12, 1963, Kip was a long-time member of the Guilford community.

Kip had a passion for motocross, rock music, hunting, and fishing. He also enjoyed watching movies and cherished every moment spent...

Randy Jon Lessman

Randy Jon Lessman

May 14, 2026

Randy Jon Lessman, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at his home in Maryville, MO. Born on December 28, 1953, in Kearney, Nebraska, Randy lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love.

Randy attended University of Nebraska, where he showcased his athletic prowess on the football field. As a Cornhusker, he played...

James Douglas Cox

James Douglas Cox

May 12, 2026

James Douglas "Jim" Cox, of rural Maryville, MO passed away May 12, 2026 after a life marked by adventure, hard work and service to the AG and aviation community. Jim was born February 28, 1943, in Shenandoah, lowa, to Ovid and Jessie Cox. It seemed fitting for Jim that he was born and raised at the airport since he was...

Clinton Daniel Bohon Jr.

Clinton Daniel Bohon Jr.

May 8, 2026

Clinton Daniel Bohon Jr, a beloved husband, stepfather, brother and grandfather passed away on Friday, May 8th, at the age of 81. Born on August 8th 1944 in Louisiana, Missouri to Clinton D Bohon Sr and Mary Frances (Kelley) Bohon.

Clinton was a devoted husband to Melissa Bohon, who lovingly stood by his side throughout their 26 years together. He was...

Patricia Ellen Shadinger

Patricia Ellen Shadinger

May 8, 2026

Patricia Ellen Shadinger, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Friday, May 8th, 2026, in Maryville, Missouri. Born on June 1st, 1947, in Elkhart, Indiana, Patricia lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community.

Patricia was a graduate of Elkhart High School, Class of 1965, and pursued further education for a...