Obituaries

Gilford Neil Evans

Gilford Neil Evans

Aug 24, 2026

Gilford "Neil" Evans, 89, of Wyaconda, Missouri, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Clark County Nursing Home, in Kahoka, Missouri.

Gilford was born on January 15, 1937, in Hannibal, Missouri to Gilford and Meda (Jones) Evans. In 1955 he was a proud graduate of Delavan High School in Delavan, Illinois. He served in the Illinois Army National Guard.

He was...

"Junior"

"Junior"

Aug 16, 2026

Leo Bertram Nichols Jr., 95, of Canton, Missouri, passed away at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois at 5:00 am, Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Leo was born on September 15, 1930, in Williamstown, Missouri to Leo Bertram Sr. and Helen Margaret (Carlin) Nichols. In 1949 he was a proud graduate of Williamstown High School. From high school he served in the United...

Elizebeth "Beth" Belinda Hopkins

Elizebeth "Beth" Belinda Hopkins

Aug 11, 2026

Elizebeth “Beth” Belinda (Huston) Hopkins, 66, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at her home on, Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

She was born on June 19, 1960, in Keokuk, Iowa to John W and Icy Cathern (Dean) Huston. Beth spent most of her life in Clark County and was raised on the family farm along with her six siblings. In 1978 she...

Kristofor Burkhart

Kristofor Burkhart

Aug 2, 2026

Kristofer Mikel Burkhart, 36, of LaGrange, Missouri, passed away at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, Illinois, Sunday, August 2, 2026.

He was born on August 8, 1989, in Denville, New Jersey to Rick and Nancy (Yates) Burkhart. It was a sunny Tuesday. He was the second son, the youngest of four and the funniest of six. He was the kindest, most compassionate, and...

LuAnn Rankin

LuAnn Rankin

Aug 2, 2026

LuAnn Rankin, 70, of Winchester, Missouri, passed away at 6:58am at SE Iowa Regional Medical Center in Burlington, Iowa, on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

She was born on March 4, 1956, in Keokuk, Iowa to Robert Paul and Shirley Mae (Miller) Azinger. She was united in marriage to Robert Rankin Jr. on April Friday 13th 2001 by Pastor Ray Gilbert at...

Elaine Brotherton

Elaine Brotherton

Jul 17, 2026

Elaine Brotherton, 89, of Kahoka, passed away at 3:53pm on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, Iowa, with her family by her side. Elaine was born on October 12, 1936, to Alfred and Lucille (Muhrer) Hess, one of 4 girls, Elaine attended Kahoka high school and then after graduation, went to secretarial college....

Donald L. Queen Sr.

Donald L. Queen Sr.

Jul 17, 2026

Donald L. Queen Sr., 80, of Canton, Missouri, passed away at his home on Friday, July 17, 2026, with his family by his side. Donald was born on January 4, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. He spent time growing up in Macon, Missouri before becoming a factory worker. Donald worked for Griffin Wheel for 34 years before retiring in 2012. Donald...

Wesley Parrish

Wesley Parrish

Jul 14, 2026

Wesley Eugene Parrish, 83, of Kahoka, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Scotland County Hospital, Memphis, Missouri with his family by his side.

Wesley was born on March 2, 1943, in Luray, Missouri to Carson and Cordonna Marie (McCarty) Parrish. Wes graduated from Kahoka High School in 1961. Wesley was united in marriage to Barbara (Barry) Soper...

Thomas P. Jenkins Jr

Thomas P. Jenkins Jr

Jul 13, 2026

Thomas P. Jenkins Jr, 54, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital.

Thomas was born on September 29, 1971, at Sikeston, Missouri to Thomas and Betty (Hampton) Jenkins Sr. Thomas graduated from East Prairie High School in 1989. He was united in marriage to Corey Lyon on May 4, 2018, at Kahoka, MO, and...

Tony William Toops

Tony William Toops

Jun 23, 2026

Tony William Toops, 59, of Keokuk, Iowa formally of Wayland, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

He was born February 6, 1967, in Ft. Eustice; Virginia to CSM Howard Parsons Toops and Emma Portner Toops. He graduated from Clark County High in 1986 and Southeast Community College with a certificate...

Gary Seaver

Gary Seaver

Jun 17, 2026

A Celebration of Life held by the family of Gary Seaver will be Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Clark County Senior Center in Kahoka, Missouri.

Gary Allen Seaver, 64, of St. Patrick, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at his home at 5:51 am, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Gary was born on March 4, 1962, in...

Joyce Elaine Meinhardt

Joyce Elaine Meinhardt

Jun 14, 2026

Joyce Elaine Meinhardt, 92, of Kahoka, Missouri, died on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri.

The daughter of Winfield Wayne Hanan and Lois Irene Latimer Hanan, Joyce was born on June 22, 1933, in Waukegan, Illinois.

She lived with her parents in Villa Park, Illinois, until she was in high school, when they moved to...

Linda Fowler

Linda Fowler

Jun 6, 2026

Linda Fowler, 77, currently of Montrose, Iowa, formally of Wayland, Missouri, passed away at 10:45 pm, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Fort Madison Hospital, Fort Madison, Iowa.

Linda was born on August 5, 1948, in Sigourney, Iowa to Calvin L and Dorothy E (Showman) Jacobs. Linda graduated from Sigourney High School, in Sigourney, Iowa. She was united in marriage to...

Leta Brown

Leta Brown

Jun 2, 2026

Leta Brown, 88, formally of Kahoka, Missouri passed away at 9:06 am, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, Missouri.

Leta was born on October 2, 1937, in Kirksville, Missouri to Earl James Washington and Audrey Bell (Francis) Barnes. She was united in marriage to Harold D Brown and to this union seven children were born,...

Michael Louis Aldridge

Michael Louis Aldridge

May 29, 2026

Michael Louis Aldridge, 65, of Florissant, Missouri, formally of Williamstown, Missouri, passed away at 8:20 pm on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Michael was born on May 13, 1961, in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois to Walter Louis and Dorcas J. (Clines) Aldridge. In 1979 he graduated from Hazelwood Central High School. From high school he...

Donald "Pete" Yates

Donald "Pete" Yates

May 28, 2026

Donald “Pete” Yates, 80, of Revere, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics while receiving palliative care, with his loving wife and two sons by his side.

Pete was born on May 8, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, to H.M. “Breek” and Bertha (James) Yates. He and his twin sister, Suzie, were the...

Ray Lee Barrows

Ray Lee Barrows

May 22, 2026

Ray Barrows Clark County, Missouri Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Peaksville Church 17370 Co Rd 81, Revere, Missouri 63465. Pastor Shawn McAfee to officiate. Burial will follow with Full Military Rites at the Frazee Cemetery Wayland, Missouri. Visitation with family present will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 am...

Margery "Ruthie" Hamner

Margery "Ruthie" Hamner

May 19, 2026

Margery Ruth (Bair) Hamner, known to many as our beloved "Ruthie" of Luray, Missouri, passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, at Scotland County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Ruthie was born on February 9th, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to William Cresswell and Margery Jane (Huchinson) Bair. She graduated from Kahoka High School in...

Joanne Ragan

Joanne Ragan

May 15, 2026

Joanne Mae Ragan, 91, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, with her family by her side.

Joanne was born on April 27, 1935, in Streator, Illinois to Clell A. and Mary V. (Trenor) Gutting. She married William (Bill) Ragan on December 5, 1954, at the First Christian Church, he preceded...

Leonara (McCann) Behra

Leonara (McCann) Behra

May 11, 2026

Leonara Behra, (McCann), 91, formally of Alexandria, Missouri passed away at 5:50 pm, on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Illinois Veteran's Home, in Quincy, Illinois.

Leonara was born on May 27, 1934, in Cranston, Rhode Island to Anthony and Maria Caniglia.

She was raised in Cranston, Rhode Island and attended school there. After school she enlisted in the United States Air Force...