Obituaries

Jan 27, 2021

Remembering Billy…

William Eric Wilson,55 of Chillicothe, passed away January 27, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Billy was born January 29, 1966 in Chillicothe, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharin Adams. Survivors include his father, William Graham Wilson; one daughter, Serene; siblings, Pamela, Rebecca, Linda and Suzie; many nieces and nephews;...

Jan 18, 2021

Donal James Worthington, 83, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Wright Memorial Hospital. Don fought a hard battle with Covid19 for two weeks. Please wear your masks and help keep the ones you love safe.

Don was born February 27, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to parents Clifford Esper and Rose Mae (Carter)...

Jan 16, 2021

Carolee Ann Sweem (Fitzpatrick), 80, of Hamilton, Missouri passed away at Hillcrest Manor January 16, 2021 under the care of Three Rivers Hospice and her family.

Carolee was born September 19, 1940 in Chillicothe, Missouri to parents Arthur Bud and Opal Irene Palmer Fitzpatrick. Carolee was a 1958 graduate of Breckenridge High School, she played the clarinet...

Jan 16, 2021

Wanda Lee Jacobs (Carr), 85, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away at Indian Hills – A Stonebridge Community Saturday, January 16, 2021.

Wanda was born in Purdin, Missouri March 1, 1935 to parents Forrest Clarence and Virginia Iverene Lee Carr. She was a graduate of Chillicothe High School. She married David Jacobs August 27, 1953 and he preceded...

Jan 7, 2021

Sharon Gugin, 79, of Pierre, SD, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Avantara in Pierre.

Sharon was born on January 9, 1941 to Charles “Wilbur” and Edith (Rand) Chapman in Austin, MN. She was one of 4 children. The family moved to Wolsey, SD, for a few years before her parents divorced and she went back to...

Jan 7, 2021

Ada Maxine Dykes, 92, of Utica, Missouri passed away in her home surrounded by her family Thursday, January 7, 2021. Maxine was born in Mercer, Missouri July 16, 1928 to parents Robert Lee and Iona Mae Cox Gibson. She was a 1945 graduate of Mercer High School. After graduation Maxine moved to Des Moines, IA and worked for Standard...

Dec 20, 2020

Elizabeth Lois Shanks, 94, of Leander, Texas formally of Dawn, Missouri passed away December 20, 2020.

Elizabeth was born March 11, 1926 to parents Robert Arthur and Mary Esta Wells Griffith in Dawn, Missouri. She married Reverend John C. Carroll and he preceded her in death. During this marriage three children were born, Sara Elizabeth, John Clinton...

Dec 20, 2020

Linda Joyce (Hightower) Thomas, 75, of Mooresville, Missouri passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at home under the care of her family.

Linda was born July 25, 1945 in Wichita, Kansas to parents Clifford William And Opal Mae (Hill) Hightower. She was a graduate of Southwest High School in Livingston county. She married Floyd “Butch” Thomas November...

Dec 19, 2020

Hershel D. Sensenich, 93, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020.

Hershel was born March 28, 1927 in Meadville, Missouri to parents John J. and Bertha Redman Sensenich. He was a graduate of Meadville High School. Hershel married Betty Jean Robinson and they were married for over 70 years.

Hershel’s long and successful...

Dec 7, 2020

Doris Evelyn Whited, 82, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 in Chillicothe, Missouri.

Doris was born November 25, 1938 to parents Ora Elmer and Sarah Irene Cooper Searcy in Sampsel, Missouri. She attended Chillicothe High School and worked several years as a cook. Her main job was being a housewife and caring for her...

Dec 7, 2020

Mary Linda Warren, 78 of Dawn, Missouri passed away at her home, on December 7, 2020 under the care of her family.

Mary Linda was born on July 23, 1942 in Breckenridge, Missouri to Clarence Russell Harper and Bonnie Jewel (Fitzpatrick) Harper. Mary Linda was a graduate of Breckenridge High School, and Warrensburg College and became a...

Nov 21, 2020

Richard Henry Kunzer, 81, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, in Chillicothe, Missouri.

Richard was born June 17, 1939 to parents Harry Joseph and Lillian Sedlacke Kunzer in Everston, Illinois. He attended North Brook High School and Joined the United States Air Force. Richard married Barbara (Bobbie) Joyce Sprague on July 2, 1977 at...

Nov 20, 2020

David Franklin March, 85, of Hale, Missouri passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 in Overland Park, Kansas.

David was born March 15, 1935 in Rapid City, South Dakota to parents Julius William and Winnie Columbia Maxwell March. He spent most of his early years in Southwest Iowa and moved Chillicothe in 1961 then to Hale in 1963....

Nov 11, 2020

Lydah Ann Lafolette, 48, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Chillicothe, Missouri.

Lydah was born July 9, 1972 to parents Donnie Ray and Marilyn Kay (Ross) Lafolette in Trenton, Missouri.

Lydah Ann left us November 11, 2020.-Veterans Day which is fitting because she loved her country and those who serve.

Nov 9, 2020

Elsie Lorrine (McCracken) Acree, 97, of Chillicothe passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe.

Elsie was born June 8, 1923 to parents William Ora and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Lineville) McCracken in Blue Mound Missouri. Elsie married Glen Clifton Acree Sr. on January 28, 1943 he passed away November 4, 2011. Elsie was a...

Nov 5, 2020

Bobbie Bert Walker, 83, of St.  Joseph formally of Breckenridge, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020.

Bobbie was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on October 18, 1937 to parents Leroy and Ruth Baker Walker. After the passing of Ruth Bobbie was raised by Cindy Walker. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1954 until...

Nov 5, 2020

Ronald Lee Prothero, 49, of Breckenridge, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ronald was born November 30, 1970 in Chillicothe, Missouri to parents Donald and Martha (Stephens) Prothero. He was a graduate of Breckenridge High School.

Ronald was a New York Yankees Fan and loved tinkering on cars. He was...

Oct 22, 2020

Marcus Vernon Silkwood, 83, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away Thursday, October 22,2020 in Trenton, Missouri under the care of his family.

Mark was born February 26, 1937 in Braymer, Missouri to parents John Elva and Eunice McNally Silkwood. He was a graduate of Braymer High School. In 1961 he married Mary Louise Peer, she preceded him in...

Oct 18, 2020

Patty Jean Dow, 68, of Spickard, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Patty was born January 29, 1952 in Chillicothe, Missouri to parents William and Evelyn Sparks Loucks. She attended Gallatin High School. Patty married Grover Clifton Dow March 13, 1971 in Gallatin, Missouri.

Patty loved taking pictures and spending time with the family....

Oct 11, 2020

Robert Orlando Talbert, 90, of Chillicothe, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020.

Robert was born September 14, 1930 to parents Glee Cornelius and Selma Mary UpDyke Talbert in Reger, Missouri. Bob was a graduate of Linneus High School. On July 3, 1955 Robert married Florence Carolyn Loving at Kansas City North Sunset Hill Baptist Church. He...