Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Nodaway County, Missouri.

Lisa Kay Turner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Michelle D. McMillen

Michelle D. McMillen

Dec 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michelle DeAnne McMillen, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Michelle passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, at the age of 54, at her home in Maryville, MO, with family by her side.

Born on August 16th, 1971, in Maryville, MO, Michelle was a lifelong resident of...

Bessie Viola Proffit

Bessie Viola Proffit

Dec 12, 2025

Bessie Viola Proffit passed away on December 12, 2025 at Maryville Living Center in Maryville, Missouri at the age of 90. She was born on November 7, 1935 in Atchison County, Missouri to James and Bessie Corbin. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dale Proffit, and two daughters; Katrina and Cynthia.

She is survived by her sons, James...

Michael Dean Hamm

Michael Dean Hamm

Dec 9, 2025

Michael Dean Hamm, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on Saturday, June 7th, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, Michael was a cherished resident of Maryville, MO, where he spent his later years surrounded by family and friends.

Michael's life was marked by dedication and service. After...

George Alvin Harris

George Alvin Harris

Dec 6, 2025

George Alvin Harris, a beloved husband, father, pampaw, and friend, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 68. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Bill and Virginia Harris on September 27, 1957. George grew up In Clearmont, MO. He married Rhonda K. Fuller on November 12, 1982 and moved to Burlington...

Bernard Edward Gast

Bernard Edward Gast

Dec 4, 2025

Bernard Edward Gast, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Leavenworth, Kansas, Bernard was the son of the late Francis Joseph Gast and Mary Elizabeth Gast.

Bernard spent his early years in Leavenworth, where he graduated from Jarbalo High School...

Heather Kay Faustlin

Heather Kay Faustlin

Dec 3, 2025

Heather Kay Faustlin, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, at her home in Ravenwood, MO surrounded by family. Born on February 19th, 1968, in Millington, TN, Heather lived a life full of love, dedication, and selflessness.

Heather was a graduate of Maryville High School and dedicated her life to being a homemaker,...

Merlin Leroy Atkins

Merlin Leroy Atkins

Nov 28, 2025

On November 28, 2025 Merlin Leroy Atkins went to be with the lord after a rapid decline in his health at Maryville Living Center, Maryville, MO. He was born on May 13, 1943 to Carroll and Margarite (Hurst) Atkins in Maitland, MO. He was 82 years old at the time of his passing.

Merlin is survived by his loving wife, Kay...

Frances Joan Meyer

Frances Joan Meyer

Nov 26, 2025

Frances "Joan" Meyer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 at Village Care Center in Maryville, Missouri. Born on November 12th, 1941, in Maryville, Missouri, Joan lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community.

Joan is survived by her devoted husband, Jim...