Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Nodaway County, Missouri.

Cheryl M. Mathias

Cheryl M. Mathias

Oct 6, 2025

Cheryl Marguriette Mathias, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished community member, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on a cool Saturday in Escanaba, MI, Cheryl grew into a woman widely adored for her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to her family and faith. 

Cheryl spent her life enriching others, not only as a...

Lora Lea Acklin

Lora Lea Acklin

Oct 5, 2025

Lora Lea Acklin, 65, of Maryville, MO, was born on May 9, 1960, in Maryville, MO. She was raised by her parents, Lowell L. and Viola Acklin (Peery) in Graham, MO. She passed away at home in Maryville, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, with family at her side.

Lora graduated from Nodaway Holt High School, Graham, Missouri, in 1978.

She attended cosmetology...

Eula Dean Rowlett

Eula Dean Rowlett

Oct 2, 2025

Eula Dean Rowlett, 99, of Maitland, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.

Eula was born in New Hampton, Missouri, on August 5, 1926, to W.L. (Leo) and Lela Ethel (Edwards) Wiley, she was a lifelong resident of the Maitland area.

She graduated from business school in Chillicothe, Missouri, and was a homemaker all her...

Steve Richard Beason

Steve Richard Beason

Sep 30, 2025

Steven Richard Beason, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on April 8th, 1948, in Quitman, Missouri, Steve was a resident of Maryville, MO, where he spent the majority of his life.

Steve was a dedicated family man, survived by his loving wife, Lynn Beason. He...

Daniel Lee Schafer

Daniel Lee Schafer

Sep 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Lee Schafer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Daniel passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28th, 2025, at the age of 53, at his home.

Born on Monday, December 13th, 1971, in Maryville, Daniel was a lifelong resident of the community. He was the son of the...

Mary Lou Bradley

Mary Lou Bradley

Sep 24, 2025

Mary Lou (Millard) Bradley passed away on September 24, 2025, at Oak Pointe of Maryville, where she resided since February of 2025. During the last eight months Mary made many friends, including residents and staff. 

Mary was born on January 13, 1936 in Fairmont, MN. She was the oldest of three daughters born to Ray C. Millard and Berniece (Henderson) Millard....

Esther A. Coffelt

Esther A. Coffelt

Sep 21, 2025

Esther Ann (Zimmerman) Coffelt, 82, passed peacefully in her home on September 21, 2025.

She was born October 11, 1942 to Christian and Florence (Busby) Zimmerman in Maryville. Esther graduated from Maryville High School in 1960 and attended Northwest Missouri State University for two years. She then worked for American Family Insurance in St. Joseph, MO. 

On February 17, 1968 she married...

Jerry L. Carmichael

Jerry L. Carmichael

Sep 18, 2025

Jerry L. Carmichael, age 72, of Maryville, MO, passed at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph , MO on September 18, 2025.

Jerry was the son of the late Emmett and Gertrude (Cline) Carmichael and was also preceded in death by his wife Grace (McClurg) Carmichael. 

Jerry is survived by his three sons.

There will be a visitation at 3:00 pm on September...

Harold R. Osborn, Jr.

Harold R. Osborn, Jr.

Sep 17, 2025

Harold Reed "Sonny" Osborn Jr, of Maryville, passed away on September 17, 2025 at Mosaic Life Care in Maryville, Missouri, he was 92.

Harold was born on April 5, 1933, in Gallatin, Missouri, to the late Harold Reed and Valare B. (Hathaway) Osborn.

He grew up in the Gallatin area and graduated high school in 1951. Then moved to Independence, Missouri in...

Dennis Mathew Anderson

Dennis Mathew Anderson

Sep 15, 2025

Dennis “Denny” Mathew Anderson, 78, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on September 15, 2025, at Mosaic Hospital in Saint Joseph, Missouri, due to complications from pneumonia.



Born on September 5, 1947, in Hiteman, Iowa. Denny was raised in Melcher Dallas, Iowa, in a close-knit family and later graduated from Northwest Missouri State University — a school he remained deeply loyal to...

Jim Lee Hayes

Jim Lee Hayes

Sep 14, 2025

Jim L. Hayes, 89 of Maryville, MO passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025 at his home after a brief illness. He was surrounded by family throughout his illness and at the time of his passing into eternity to be with the Lord that he loved. Jim was born on March 26, 1936 on the family farm near Clearmont to...

Russel J. Earl

Russel J. Earl

Sep 8, 2025

Russel Joseph Earl, 58, of Barnard, Missouri, passed away at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Monday, September 8, 2025, with family at his side.

Russel was born on June 13, 1967, in Springfield, Illinois, to Russel Henry and Elizabeth Louise (O’Connor) Earl.

After Russel graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois, he joined the United State Marine Corps....

Glenn E. Jonagan, Jr.

Glenn E. Jonagan, Jr.

Aug 28, 2025

Glenn (“Joe”) Everett Jonagan, Jr, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri, and formerly of Maryville and Albany, Missouri passed from this life at a hospice facility in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 28, 2025.

Glenn was born October 24, 1941 in Ford City, Missouri. He was the youngest son of Glenn Jonagan, Sr and Mary Scott Jonagan. He was preceded in death...

Betty J. Spire

Betty J. Spire

Aug 28, 2025

Betty Jean Spire, 74, of Conception Jct., MO, and formerly of Clyde, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO.

Betty was born on June 7, 1951, to Ruby Graham in Osceola, IA and was raised by her grandparents, Arno and Helen (Burk) Graham, on a farm near Murray, IA. She graduated...

Bernard J. Riley

Bernard J. Riley

Aug 25, 2025

Bernard Joseph Riley, 86, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away August 25, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph, surrounded by family.

He was born on August 13, 1939, to Thomas and Vivian (King) Riley on the three-generation Riley family farm in Ravenwood, Missouri; where his grandparents (John and Anna Riley) had been early settlers and his father Thomas was born....

Gerald L. Godsey

Gerald L. Godsey

Aug 24, 2025

Gerald Lee Godsey, 96, of Ravenwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully and with family at his side on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the Worth County Convalescent Center, Grant City, Missouri.

Gerald was born west of Pickering, Missouri, on April 1, 1929, and grew up in that area. His parents were Dave and Helen Katherine (Thompson) Godsey. He moved South of Ravenwood...

Robert L. (Bob) Bohlken

Robert L. (Bob) Bohlken

Aug 22, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert L. (Bob) Bohlken, a beloved husband, father, educator, and community member, who departed this life on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the age of 90. Bob resided in Maryville, Missouri, but his journey began in Nebraska City, Nebraska, and was born on Monday, January 14, 1935.

Bob was a man...

Anne M. Snow

Anne M. Snow

Aug 9, 2025

Anne M. Snow, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of the Maryville community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, at the age of 84. Born October 13th, 1940, in Bradford, Yorkshire, England Anne's life was a testament to love, dedication, and service.

Anne was the devoted wife of the late Derrel Snow and the daughter of the...

Phyllis W. Abbott

Phyllis W. Abbott

Aug 7, 2025

Phyllis Wanda Abbott, 82, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Mosaic Medical Center, Maryville.

She was born on July 3, 1943, in Maryville, MO and graduated from Maryville High School in the class of 1961. She married her high school sweetheart Larry Abbott on September 8, 1963, and they had two children, Wendy Marie and Andrew...

Dennis D. Guthrie

Dennis D. Guthrie

Aug 3, 2025

Dennis Dean Guthrie, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on June 27th, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, Dennis was a cherished resident of Clearmont, MO, where he spent the majority of his life.

Dennis was a graduate of West Nodaway High School and dedicated 27 years...