Obituaries

Claude E. ‘Eddie’ Taylor Jr. (1/20/21)

Claude E. “Eddie” Taylor Jr., 79, of rural Miami, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, Mo.
Georgia Sue Taylor (1/20/21)

Georgia Sue Taylor, 56, of Slater, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at her home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, a private family service will be held Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at Weiker Funeral Home in Slater. Born Nov. 22, 1964, in Dalton, she was the daughter of the late George Taylor and Mandy Adams Taylor, who survives of Columbia...
Angie Lucille Washington (1/19/21)

Angie Lucille Washington, 92, of Marshall, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with the Rev. Dr. Israel B.S. ...
Phillip Randall Hayes (1/18/21)

Phillip Randall Hayes, 60, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Marshall, Mo., died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Presbyterian Health Care Services in Albuquerque. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall with William W. Harlow officiating.
Robert P. Geisinger (1/18/21)

Robert P. Geisinger, 87, of Waverly, Mo., died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, at his daughter’s home in Independence, Mo. A visitation was held on Dec. 29, 2020, at Park Lawn Funeral Home in Kansas City, Mo. A graveside service with full military honors, officiated by Gene Geisinger, was held Dec. 30, 2020, at Green Lawn Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo. Pallbearers were Ryan Carter, Stephen Carter, Keith Acree, Gene Geisinger, Ammie Geisinger and Cindy Coats...
Dr. Earl James Reeves Jr. (1/18/21)

Dr. Earl James Reeves Jr., 87, of Columbia, Mo., died January 11, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. Burial will take place at rural Goltry, Okla., and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Wilma Reeves scholarship at Missouri Valley College, attention Eric Sappington, 500 E. College St., Marshall, MO 65340; or Community Bible Study International, 790 Stout Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80921...
JoAnn Olvera (1/18/21)

JoAnn Olvera, age 79, of Carrollton, Mo., passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at Life Care Center of Carrollton. JoAnn was the daughter of Millard and Glady (Brock) Racy, born on Jan. 25, 1941, in Norborne, Mo. She attended school in Norborne. On April 21, 1956, she married Ines Martinez Olvera in Carroll County. To this union, they were blessed with six children, Tina, Frank, Gary, James, Susan and JoAnn...
Belva Humburg (1/18/21)

Belva Humburg, 96, of rural Arrow Rock, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at The Arbors at Westport Estates in Marshall, Mo. Private family graveside services will be held in Arrow Rock Cemetery, with Pastor Patrick Overton officiating. Friends may come by Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall from 9 a.m. ...
Melvin Spreitzer (1/18/21)

Amazing husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend, boss, colleague, and human being left this material world to join his departed friends and family in Heaven on Sunday evening, December 13, 2020, at the age of 82. Born on July 16, 1938, on a small farm in Marshall, Missouri, Melvin shared a loving childhood with his parents, Louis and Mary Spreitzer, and his eight brothers and sisters (Katherine, Raymond, Margie, Shirley, Joan, Barbara, Don and Joyce). ...
Jason D. Higgins (1/13/21)

Jason D. Higgins, 41, of rural Houstonia, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at home. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at LaMonte Christian Church in LaMonte, Mo., with Pastors Fran Schmidt and Alan Morse officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. ...
Evelyn Ruth Fiene Tipton (1/12/21)

Evelyn Ruth Fiene Tipton, 71, of Marshall, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at her home. A Remembrance visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall. Face masks are required at the visitation, and social distancing will be observed. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Jackie Gaddy (1/12/21)

Jackie Gaddy, age 57, of Marshall, Mo., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at Center Point Medical Center, Independence, Mo. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and are under the direction of Bittiker Funeral Home.
Laneta ‘Neta’ Grace Sanders (1/12/21)

Laneta “Neta” Grace Sanders, 71, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Jan. 9, 2021. Neta was born in Mexico, Mo., on July 13, 1949, the daughter of James and Louanna Halsey. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1965, and Magna Cum Laude from Missouri Valley College in 1971. On June 8, 1969, she married Robert Edward Sanders, who preceded her in death...
Benjamin Lewis Wade (1/11/21)

Benjamin Lewis Wade, 82, of rural Sweet Springs, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Concordia, Mo., with the Rev. Eric Kurz and William W. Harlow officiating. ...
Clarence Workcuff (1/11/21)

Clarence Workcuff, 55,of Marshall, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, Mo. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at Powerhouse Church in Marshall at 2 p.m. There will be no visitation...
Tenia R. Wright (1/11/21)

Tenia R. Wright, 92, of Slater, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at her home. Private family funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church in Slater, with the Rev. Patrick Dillard officiating. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery in Slater. Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at Weiker Funeral Home in Slater. Memorials are suggested to the St. Paul Baptist Church in care of the funeral home...
Eutoka ‘Tokie’ Piper (1/11/21)

Eutoka “Tokie” Piper, 92, of Marshall, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with the Rev. Cliff Cato and the Rev. ...
Scott Allen Frakes (1/8/21)

Scott Allen Frakes of Sweet Springs, Mo., passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at his home in Emma. He was born on Dec. 27, 1978, in Carrol, Mo., the son of Raymond Michael Frakes and Delilah Lynn (Swearingin) Baldwin, both who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Teresa (Hemphill) Frakes; his daughter, Ashley; son, Ryan; and his brother, Mark Wintch of Corpus Christie, Texas...
Tenia Wright (1/8/21)

Tenia Wright, 92, of Slater, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Weiker Funeral Home in Slater.
Terrie Lynn Jones (1/7/21)

Terrie Lynn Jones, 67, of Sedalia, Mo., passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, at her home. She was born on July 30, 1953, in Independence, Mo., a daughter of Norman Martin and Evelyn Nadine (Lamar) Martin, who preceded her in death. On Feb. 29, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nev., she was united in marriage to Leslie Ray Jones, who resides in the home...
Veronica ‘Kay’ Jamison (1/5/21)

Veronica “Kay” Jamison, 57, of Marshall, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with William W. Harlow officiating. ...
Billy Harper (1/5/21)

Billy Harper, 58, of Columbia, Mo., died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at his home. Memorial services will take place at a later date with inurnment at Ridge Park Cemetery in Marshall. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, and an online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Launita Marie Melton (1/4/21)

Launita Marie Melton, 94, of Grain Valley, Mo., passed away at her home on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. She will be buried at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Marshall and will be forever missed. Launita was born Nov. 5, 1926, to Autice and Mayme (Woods) Hack in Shackleford, Mo...
Rev. Dale Eugene ‘Gene’ Ekstrand (1/4/21)

The Rev. Dale Eugene “Gene” Ekstrand, 79, of Windsor, Mo., went to be with his Lord and Savior late Wednesday evening, Dec. 30, 2020, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, with his wife at his side. He was born Dec. 30, 1941, in Windsor, Mo., the son of Walter Dale Ekstrand and Thelma Irene (Kindle) Ekstrand. ...
David J. Thompson (1/4/21)

David Joseph Thompson, 83, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Marshall, Mo. (Shackelford), passed away on Jan. 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Michael Raymond, Gregory, Lawrence; and four sisters, Cecilia Ryan, Joan Flynn, Sister Mary Paula Thompson and Rita...
Nellie Bailey (1/4/21)

Nellie Bailey, 74, of Marshall, Mo., died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at The Living Center in Marshall. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Family Worship Center for Children’s Worship in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Marilyn Odell (12/31/20)

Marilyn Odell, 91, of Slater, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at Glasgow Gardens in Glasgow, with her children by her side.
Mary Ann Stanley (12/31/20)

On Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, Mary Ann Stanley, loving Nana, passed away at the age of 75. She had love, compassion and mercy in her heart. Mary Ann loved her grandchildren more than anything and relished her role as Nana. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, as well as crocheting prayer shawls and blankets for the United Methodist Church...
Jacqueline Lee Miller (12/28/20)

Jacqueline Lee Miller, 94, of Missouri, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at her home. Burial will take place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, in St. Louis, Mo. Jacqueline was born Dec. 12, 1926, to Jesse and Margaret Hayes. She married J. Wayne Miller, was a housewife, and attended Christ Lutheran Church in Webster Groves, Mo...
Gary Dean Bell (12/28/20)

Gary Dean Bell, 73, of Marshall, Mo., died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at Life Church in Marshall with Pastor Bobby Godwin officiating. ...
Leonard T. Stephens (12/28/20)

Leonard T. Stephens Jr., 89, of Triplett, Mo., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Brunswick Nursing and Rehab in Brunswick, Mo., with family by his side. Leonard, or “LT,” as he was known by his family and friends, was born on Nov. 20, 1931, in Marshall, Mo., the son of Leonard T. ...
Kenneth P. “Kenny” Pittman (12/28/20)

Kenneth P. “Kenny” Pittman, 84, of Slater, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, at The Living Center in Marshall. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Slater, with Father Mark Smith officiating. ...
Anita Rose Copeland (12/24/20)

Anita Rose Copeland, 92, of Slater, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Big Bend Retreat in Slater. Graveside services will be Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Marshall, with the Rev. Paul List officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Weiker Funeral Home in Slater. Memorials are suggested to Big...
Willie Hudson (12/23/20)

Willie Hudson, 81, of Marshall, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at the University of Missouri-Columbia Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Weiker Funeral Home in Slater.
Lennie Fisher (12/23/20)

Lennie Fisher, 88, of Marshall, Mo., died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with William W. Harlow officiating. ...
Norman Eugene Wettlaufer (12/23/20)

“He loved to socialize and talk to everyone. He was always a charmer.” A wonderful soul left the world but left behind his legacy. Norman Eugene Wettlaufer passed away in his home on Nov. 28, 2020, surrounded by his loving family members. He was 77 and had bravely battled with cancer. We mourn his loss, but celebrate the fruitful life he had and his impact on others...
Edith Jean ‘Edie’ Utlaut (12/23/20)

Edith Jean “Edie” Utlaut, 82, of Marshall, Mo., died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit. Private family services will be held, and burial will be at Sunset Gardens Cemetery. There will be no visitation, but friends may call from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church or American Heart Association. An online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Michael Ray Meek (12/22/20)

Michael Ray Meek, 55, of Marshall, Mo., died Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with William W. Harlow officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ridge Park Cemetery in Marshall. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Tony George (12/22/20)

Tony George, 70, of rural Slater, Mo., died Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Marshall. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Memorials are suggested to family choice, and an online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Matthew ‘Matt’ Hall Yeagle (12/22/20)

Matthew “Matt” Hall Yeagle, 94, of rural Marshall, Mo., died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at his home. At Matt’s request, cremation will take place, and no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Marshall Community Cancer Center in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Elsie Caton Allen (12/22/20)

Elsie Caton Allen, 94, of rural Nelson, Mo., died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Big Bend Retreat in Slater. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Salt Fork Cemetery in rural Nelson, with William W. Harlow officiating. Memorials are suggested to Big Bend Retreat in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Judy Ann Bartlett (12/22/20)

Judy Ann Bartlett, 64, of Marshall, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia.
John W. Short Sr. (12/22/20)

John W. Short Sr., 85, of Carrollton, Mo., formerly of Slater, Mo., died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Clarks Chapel Cemetery in Howard County, Mo. Memorials may be made to Clarks Chapel Cemetery in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...
William ‘Billy’ Norris (12/21/20)

William A. "Billy" Norris, 64, of Gilliam, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at his home.
Milagros Romarate Sumilang (12/21/20)

Milagros Romarate Sumilang, 87 years old, passed away with her family by her side on December 17, 2020, around 10:45 p.m. Central Standard Time and December 18, 2020, around 12:45 in the afternoon Philippine time at Sweet Springs, Missouri, USA. She was born on Feb. ...
Donald Junior ‘Donnie’ Stark (12/21/20)

Donald Junior “Donnie” Stark, 60, of Nevada, Mo., formerly of Saline County, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at his home. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, at Ridge Park Cemetery in Marshall with William W. Harlow officiating. ...
Kathryn Colleen Brown (12/18/20)

Kathryn Colleen Brown, 82, Lee’s Summit, MO, formerly of Marshall, MO, died at home on December 16, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Colleen was born August 3, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of James Ervin ‘Mike” Oden and Sarah Louella “Tootie” Oden...
Roy Lee Hinton Jr. (12/17/20)

Roy Lee Hinton Jr., 90, of Marshall, Mo., died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at The Living Center in Marshall. Graveside services with military rites will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Ridge Park Cemetery in Marshall, with William W. Harlow officiating. ...
Kimberly (Weaver) McKay (12/15/20)

Kimberly (Weaver) McKay, 51, of Kansas City, Kan., crossed over to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Stith Funeral Home, 901 Clinton St., in Lathrop. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. ...
Shirley Ann Smith (12/14/20)

Shirley Ann Smith of Grand Pass, Mo., passed away at 7:19 a.m., Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at The Living Center, Marshall, Mo. She was granted an earthly life of 83 years, 10 months, and 22 days. She was born Jan. 16, 1937, to Romey and Cora (Hostetter) Smith. Shirley attended school in Tina, Waverly and Santa Fe...
Keith Allen Nathaniel Colbert (12/14/20)

Keith Allen Nathaniel Colbert, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at his home in Columbia.
Stan Cooksey (12/14/20)

It is with great sadness that Stan Cooksey, 76, of Carrollton passed on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall. Memorials are suggested to Wakenda Masonic Lodge No. 52 A.F. & A.M., 18 N. Main St., Carrollton, MO 64633 in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Carson Smith Jacques (12/14/20)

Carson Smith Jacques, 79, of Marshall, Mo., died Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Fairview Cemetery in Marshall. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Fairview Cemetery in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Robert ‘Bob’ Hemme (12/10/20)

Robert “Bob” Hemme, 84, of Marshall, Mo., died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at the home of his daughter in Houstonia. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall with William W. Harlow officiating. Inurnment will follow at Sunset Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to family choice, and an online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Randy E. Garner (12/10/20)

Randy E. Garner, 63, of Marshall, Mo., died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia. Graveside services with military rites will be held at noon on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville with William W. Harlow officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Memorials are suggested to family choice, and an online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Arthur Eugene Brown (12/10/20)

Arthur Eugene Brown, 82, passed away on Nov. 25, 2020, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, Mo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Arthur Brown and Sadie Pearson Brown; and his sister, Thelma Stephenson. At an early age, Arthur accepted Christ as his personal Savior. ...
Billy Wayne Robison (12/9/20)

Billy Wayne Robison, age 77, of Wellton, Ariz., passed away on Dec. 5, 2020. Bill was born in Perry, Mo., and spent his younger years on the 500-acre farm of his parents, William “Bub” and Gladys Robison. His first job was hauling in hay bales for his dad, and in his spare time he trained his horse, Rusty, to do tricks while his dog, Teddy, followed. ...
Robert C. ‘Bob’ Perryman (12/8/20)

Robert C. “Bob” Perryman, 88, of Marshall, Mo., died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at Big Bend Retreat in Slater, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Marshall, with Chris Weber officiating. ...
Margaret Clemons (12/8/20)

Margaret Clemons, 92, of Marshall, Mo., died Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at The Living Center in Marshall. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with William W. Harlow officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. ...
John L. Piper (12/8/20)

John L. Piper, 81, of Marshall, Mo., died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at his home. At John’s request no services will be held. Memorials are suggested to Saline Animal League in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Doris Wanda Simmons (12/8/20)

Doris Wanda Simmons, 68, of Sweet Springs, Mo., died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Concordia with the Rev. Cliff Cato and William W. ...
Kathy B. Kivett (12/8/20)

Kathy B. Kivett, 57, of Boonville, formerly of Saline County, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at Lakeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Boonville. Private family services will be held with inurnment in Rehoboth Cemetery in Slater. Weiker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements...
Frank R. Swisher (12/8/20)

Frank R. Swisher, 94, of rural Marshall, Mo., died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at Golden Oaks Assisted Living in rural Marshall. Graveside service with military rites will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Ridge Park Cemetery in Marshall with the Rev. ...
J.B. Allen (12/8/20)

J.B. Allen, 85, of Slater, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no services will be held at this time. Memorials are suggested to Second Baptist Church in care of Weiker Funeral Home...
Julius Henry ‘Hank’ Deal (12/3/20)

Julius Henry “Hank” Deal, 79, of rural Nelson, Mo., died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at his home.
Margaret Jean ‘Peggy’ Goodheart (12/2/20)

Margaret Jean “Peggy” Goodheart, 83, of Marshall, Mo., formerly of Matawan, N.J., died Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with the Rev. ...
Sandra K. 'Sandy' McMellen (12/1/20)

Sandra K. “Sandy” McMellen, 77, of Slater, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at Big Bend Retreat in Slater.
Tommy Lee Ross (12/1/20)

Tommy Lee Ross, 72, of rural Sweet Springs, Mo., died Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Blackburn, with the Rev. Andy Mockridge and the Rev. Victor Smith officiating. ...
Margaret May Copeland (12/1/20)

Margaret May Copeland, 99, of Marshall, Mo., died Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at Big Bend Retreat in Slater, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with the Rev. Pam Sebastian officiating. ...
Johnie Bishop (12/1/20)

John Charles “Johnie” Bishop, 88, of California, Mo., passed away Nov. 27, 2020, at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. Johnie was born in Prairie Home, Mo., on March 26, 1932, a son of Virgil and Euda Parker Bishop. He was a lifelong farmer, helping area farmers. Johnie enjoyed riding horses, watching Western movies and hunting...
Calvin Harold Kirchhoff (11/30/20)

Calvin Harold Kirchhoff, 93, of rural Nelson, Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Golden Oaks Assisted Living in rural Marshall. Private family service with military rites will be held at Smith Chapel United Methodist Church in rural Marshall. Memorials may be made to Smith Chapel United Methodist Church or Smith Chapel Cemetery in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. ...
Ralph T. Snyder (11/30/20)

Ralph T. Snyder, 81, of Springfield, Mo., passed Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall with Pastor Jeff Sippy officiating. ...
Genevieve ‘Grandma’ England (11/25/20)

Genevieve “Grandma” England, 100, of Marshall, Mo., died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at The Living Center in Marshall. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall with William W. Harlow officiating. ...
Gerald Francis Miller (11/25/20)

Gerald Francis Miller, 97, of Marshall, Mo., formerly of New London, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at The Living Center in Marshall, Mo. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal, Mo. The Rev. Tim Goodman will officiate. Burial will be at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal, Mo. Full military rites will be handled by Emmett J. Shields American Legion Post #55...
Lola Moore (11/25/20)

Lola Moore, 74, of Marshall, Mo., died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at The Living Center in Marshall. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with William W. Harlow officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. ...
Bettie Marie (Pittam) Miller (11/25/20)

Bettie Marie (Pittam) Miller, 85, of Marshall, Mo., formerly of Holden, Mo., passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at The Living Center in Marshall. Bettie was born on June 22, 1935, in St. Joseph, Mo., the daughter of Frederick and Ruby (Perkins) Pittam. ...
Mary Gorham (11/25/20)

Mary Gorham, 92, (aka Granny) departed this life on Nov. 5, 2020, at Carondolet Place, in Kansas City, Mo. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 24, at noon at Serenity Funeral Home in Kansas City, Mo. Burial will follow at XII Gates Memorial Gardens...
Shirley M. Bryson (11/25/20)

Shirley M. Bryson, 81, of Lowry City, formerly of Slater, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no services will be held at this time. Inurnment will be in the state of Washington. Arrangements are under the direction of Weiker Funeral Home in Slater...
William Earl ‘Bill’ Blumhorst (11/25/20)

William Earl “Bill” Blumhorst, 80, of Marshall, Mo., died Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall with Pastor Doug Dubisar officiating. ...
Mary Jane Dawson (11/25/20)

Mary Jane Dawson, 91, of Marshall, Mo., passed away at The Living Center in Marshall on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. Private family memorial services will be held. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Burial will be at the McCullough Cemetery in Triplett, Mo. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Bonnie H. Greer (11/25/20)

Bonnie H. Greer, 86, of Marshall, Mo., died Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Memorial visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall. Memorials may be made to The Living Center in Marshall. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Martin ‘Marty’ David Green (11/23/20)

Martin “Marty” David Green, age 59, of Murray, Ky., formally of Marshall, Mo., passed away on Nov. 9, 2020, from a long battle with heart disease. Marty was born on April 30, 1961, to Wilfred “Willie” and Ann (Dial) Green in Marshall, Mo. After graduating from Marshall High School, he went on to become a lifelong auto mechanic. ...
Sharon Wipperman (11/23/20)

Sharon Wipperman, 77, of Concordia, Mo., formerly of Marshall, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Care Community in Concordia. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Concordia, with William W. ...
Florence Lucille Blackerby (11/20/20)

Florence Lucille Blackerby, 78, of Marshall, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, at her home. The family will hold a memorial graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at Sunset Gardens Cemetery, with the Rev. Roger Mabrey officiating. Memorials are suggested to family choice in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home, and an online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Philip Richard Schaefer (11/19/20)

Philip Richard Schaefer, 86, passed away on November 17, 2020 in Marshall, MO. Philip Richard was born May 28, 1934, in Sikeston, MO, to parents Philip W. and Louise Hill Schaefer. His youth was spent in many locations as his father was in construction for the government. He graduated from Sikeston High School in 1952 and did graduate work at the University of Missouri-Columbia...
Susan K. Willis (11/19/20)

Susan K. Willis, age 72, born May 6, 1948, resident of Leavenworth, Kan., passed away in her sleep at Kansas City Hospice House on Nov. 2, 2020. She battled cancer for 15 years. Susan was born and raised in Marshall, Mo. Her only son, Delbert Leonard Willis, was born May 12, 1965. ...
Barbara L. Malan (11/18/20)

Barbara L. Malan, 82, of Clinton, Mo., formerly of Marshall, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Memorial graveside services will be held at a later date in Malta Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Saline Animal League in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Winnfred ‘Wimp’ McCleskey (11/17/20)

Winnfred “Wimp” McCleskey, 78, of Independence, Mo., passed away Nov. 15, 2020. Private family services. Wimp was born May 18, 1942, in Weona, Ark., to Elmer and Gladys (Hatley) McCleskey. He married Celia “C. Bell” Moore on July 28, 1962. His hobbies were horses and barrel racing. ...
Larry W. Powers (11/17/20)

Larry W. Powers, 54, of Slater, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at Capitol Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Mo. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no public services will be held at this time. Memorials are suggested to the Breast Cancer Awareness or American Lung Association in care of Weiker Funeral Home in Slater...
Mary Jo Wilson (11/17/20)

Mary Jo Wilson, 73, of Blackwater, Mo., passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, at The Living Center at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, Mo., after a battle of kidney disease. Private family services will be held at a later date. Mary Jo was born June 1, 1947, the daughter of Lawrence Martin Gerard and Cecelia Margaret Aggeler. ...
Beverly A. Wright (11/17/20)

Beverly A. Wright, 71, of Marshall, Mo., died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at Legendary Nursing and Rehab in Marshall. There will be a memorial graveside service held in the spring. Arrangements are in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...
James F. Huesgen (11/17/20)

James F. Huesgen, 85, of Marshall, Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at Big Bend Retreat in Slater, Mo. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Marshall, with Fr. Tom Alber officiating. ...
Doreen G. Woods (11/17/20)

Doreen G. Woods, 56, of Marshall, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Private family graveside services will be at Fairview Cemetery in Marshall. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...
Bernadean A. Mitchell (11/13/20)

Bernadean Mitchell, 86, of rural Houstonia, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at Golden Oaks Assisted Living in rural Marshall.
Herman William (11/12/20)

Herman William, 63, of Marshall, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.
Chris Harper (11/9/20)

Chris Harper, 55, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Saline County, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Hidden Lake Care Center in Kansas City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall with William W. ...
Maxine Coslet (11/9/20)

Maxine Coslet, 97, of Marshall, Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at The Living Center in Marshall. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with William W. Harlow officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. ...
Chester Eugene ‘Gene’ Fisher (11/9/20)

Chester Eugene “Gene” Fisher, 69, of rural Lincoln, Mo., formerly of Marshall, Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, at Brunswick Nursing and Rehab in Brunswick, Mo. Memorial graveside services with military rites will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, with William W. ...
Homer Joe Blodgett (11/9/20)

Homer Joe Blodgett, 68, St. Joseph, was called home to our Lord on Thursday Nov. 5, 2020. He was born Jan. 22, 1952, in Kirksville, Mo., to Homer Oren and Margaret (Leckbee) Blodgett. He married Brenda Brock, who survives of the home. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer Blodgett; mother, Margaret Kinard; and stepfather, Willis Kinard...
Richard Wayne Hatfield (11/9/20)

Richard Wayne Hatfield Sr., 76, of Marshall, Mo., formerly of Kansas City, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at The Living Center in Marshall. Memorial services and inurnment will be held at a later date at Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville, Kan. Memorials are suggested to the Parkinson’s Foundation in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home, and an online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...