Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Nodaway County, Missouri.

Estelle G. Newbury

Estelle G. Newbury

Nov 22, 2012

Estelle Jenevieve Newbury, 98, of Maryville, formerly of Hopkins, MO, passed from this life on November 22, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville. She was born to William A. and Mary M. Robey October 23, 1914 in Benton County, North Dakota. In 1932 she married Wayne W. Newbury and together they raised four children. Estelle was a farm wife,...

Gareld Duane Riley

Gareld Duane Riley

Nov 19, 2012

Gareld Duane Riley 59, of Hopkins, MO, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012, at the Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph, MO, after a lengthy illness. Gareld was born in Hopkins, MO, on August 12, 1953, to Drexel D. and Donna (Wilkinson) Riley and they survive of Maryville, MO. He graduated from North Nodaway High School in Hopkins, MO, class...

Dortha May Despain

Dortha May Despain

Nov 13, 2012

Dortha May (Selby) DeSpain 89, of Maryville, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Maryville, MO. Dortha was born on October 10, 1923, she formerly lived in St. Joseph, MO, and lived many years in Maryville. On December 29, 1962, Dortha was united in marriage to Harry DeSpain, he passed away in 2008....

Mark Kinman

Mark Kinman

Nov 11, 2012

William “Mark” Kinman 56, of Maryville, MO, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012, at the Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph, MO, after a long battle with cancer. Mark was born in Maryville, MO, on January 21, 1956, and was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Maryville High School in 1974, and received both his Bachelor’s in...

Melvin "Whitey" W. Hubbell

Melvin "Whitey" W. Hubbell

Nov 9, 2012

Melvin Welton “Whitey” Hubbell 86, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of the Skidmore, MO, area passed away Friday, November 9, 2012, at the Parkdale Manor Nursing Home in Maryville. Whitey was born in Bolckow, MO, on December 20, 1926, to Archie and Mertie (Jasper) Hubbell. He attended South Nodaway School in Barnard, MO, and graduated from Horace Mann High...

Bonnie May Davis

Bonnie May Davis

Oct 27, 2012

Bonnie May Davis 72, of Maryville, MO passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, MO. Bonnie was born on February 2, 1940, in Maryville, MO, to David Lee and Mildred Mae (Miller) Roderick. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-son, Allen Davis, and son Eddie Davis; daughter, Candy Amanda...

Bernella "Bernie" Rose Simmons

Bernella "Bernie" Rose Simmons

Oct 26, 2012

Bernella Rose “Bernie” Simmons 76, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of Sioux City, IA, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012, at her home in Maryville. Bernie was born on November 13, 1936, to Joseph L. and Frances (Eckholt) Perk, in Crofton, NE. She had lived in Maryville the past 50 years. She was a member and loyal supporter of...

Denise Weiss

Denise Weiss

Oct 24, 2012

Colleen Denise Weiss Denise Weiss 66, of Maitland, MO, died on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital in Lees Summit, MO. She was born on February 7, 1946, to Steward and Florna Felker of Stroudsburg, PA. Mrs. Weiss, or “Mama Weiss" as many of her students knew her was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher. She...

Marilyn Ann Ripley Johnson

Marilyn Ann Ripley Johnson

Sep 20, 2012

Marilyn Ann Ripley Johnson 79, of Maitland, MO, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 20, 2012, at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, MO, with her family at her side. Marilyn was born on July 10, 1933, near Graham, MO, to Ralph and Viola (Brooke) Ripley. She attended the former Miller grade school and graduated from...

Russell M. Davis

Russell M. Davis

Sep 13, 2012

Russell Marion Davis 70, Maryville, MO, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012, at the Golden Living Center, Maryville. Russell was born on May 25, 1942, in Lenox, Iowa to Lawrence and Helen (Boham) Davis. He had resided in Kent, Iowa before moving to Maryville while a teenager. He worked many years at the former Maryville Packing Co., and he...

Antton & Rayland Embley

Antton & Rayland Embley

Sep 6, 2012

Antton David and Rayland Joseph Embley, twin sons on Garry and Tara (Sobbing) Embley, of Burlington Junction, MO, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Survivors include parents, Garry and Tara, 4 sisters, Jade Marie, Audree Beth, Skye Gabryele, and Lilly-Anne Tree Embley, all of the home in Burlington Junction; maternal grandparents,...

Elizabeth Ann Ringold

Elizabeth Ann Ringold

Aug 22, 2012

Elizabeth Ann Anderson Ringold 94, of Maryville, MO, passed peacefully from this life on August 22, 2012, at her home in Maryville. Elizabeth Ann Botkin was born on January 13, 1918, to Halfred Payne and Lucy Edna (Barber) Botkin 4.5 miles west of Skidmore in the Burr Oak community. She attended Burr Oak country school and graduated from Skidmore...

Dr. L. Marvin Marion

Dr. L. Marvin Marion

Aug 11, 2012

Dr. L. Marvin Marion, Professor Emeritus, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012, in Maryville, MO. He was a native of East Tennessee, born on September 11, 1930. He resided in Maryville, MO. He was preceded in death by Jo Ann Stamm Marion, the love of his life, his sweet wife. Also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stamm, his...

Florence S. Devers

Florence S. Devers

Jul 30, 2012

Florence S. DeVers 87, of Maryville, MO, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Village Care Center in Maryville. Florence was born on October 25, 1924 in St. Joseph, MO, to Ernest and Lois (Tomlinson) DeVers, they preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her brother, Jack DeVers, and her nephew, David DeVers. Florence worked for...

Robert "Bob" Lee Huffman

Robert "Bob" Lee Huffman

Jul 27, 2012

Mr. Robert “Bob” Lee Huffman, 65 of Maryville, Missouri passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 at a St. Joseph, MO. hospital. Bob was born December 23, 1946, in Maryville, Missouri to Robert Lee and Arvetta (Shelton) Huffman. He graduated from the Maryville, High School. On April 23, 1966 he married Kristin “Kris” Richardson, and she survives of the home....

Ramona L. Vinzant

Ramona L. Vinzant

Jul 18, 2012

Ramona L. Vinzant 80, of Maryville, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at the Nodaway Nursing Home of Maryville. Ramona was born on April 1, 1932, to Ray T. and Gertrude L. (Rhoads) Langley. They preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Milo Clarence Vinzant, he passed away on November 23, 2004. She was also...

Billie Mac Asher

Billie Mac Asher

Jul 12, 2012

Mr. Billie Mac Asher 80, of Grant City, MO, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012, at his home in Grant City. He was born in Worth County, MO, on December 28, 1931, to Charlie and Gladys (McKinley) Asher, he was a lifelong resident of the area. Billie proudly served his country in U.S. Army and was honorable discharged in...

Joann Long

Joann Long

Jun 29, 2012

JoAnn Long 75, of Graham, MO, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012, at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, with her family at her side. JoAnn was born on March 17, 1937, in Ravenwood, MO, to Ralph Reno and Hazel Juanita (Couch) Patterson, they preceded her in death. On July 11, 1955, JoAnn was united in marriage to Carol...

Paul Dean Ward

Paul Dean Ward

Jun 27, 2012

Paul Dean Ward 84, of Maryville, MO, went to his Heavenly Home on June 27, 2012, at the Golden Living Center, Maryville. Paul was born on November 20, 1927 in Elmo, MO, to Miles Ward and Millie (Miller) Ward. He graduated from Burlington Junction Missouri High School in 1946. On November 17, 1946 he married Helen Drennen in Elmo,...

Kennie C. Ellis

Kennie C. Ellis

Jun 24, 2012

Kennie Christine Florea Mayfield Ellis 94, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012, at her home in Maryville, MO. Kennie Christine was born to Samuel Vernon and Daisy D. Killion Florea on October 23, 1917, at Gaynor, MO. She was a graduate of the Gaynor High School, and was the last living child of Sam and Daisy’s eight children....