Recent Obituaries

James “Jim” Wesley Houston, 86, of Memphis, died Sunday, January 19, 2025 as Sunset Senior Living in Quincy. He was born the son of Olvin Paul Houston and Merita (Mitchell) Houston on January 28, 1938 in Winfield, MO He married the former Beverly Lou Snyder in 1964. She preceded him in death in March 8, […]

Frances Boley Oliver, 93, passed away on January 4, 2025 at her home in rural Clark County, Missouri with her daughters singing her into the arms of Jesus. She was born the daughter of Lawrence and Grace (Smith) Boley on December 30, 1931 in Clark County. Frances graduated as the valedictorian of the Kahoka High […]

Cecil Ellsworth Parsons, 74, of Gorin, passed away Wednesday October 23, 2024 in Moravia, IA, surrounded by his family. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. Cecil was born on October 18, 1950 in Keokuk IA to Elman Russell Parsons and Gertrude Grace (Tague) Parsons Brown. He was raised in Gorin and […]

Joan Frederick, 91, of Bible Grove died July 29, 2024 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City. She was born the daughter of Floyd Aldo and Mary Edith (Bradley) Hunt on May 11, 1933 near Ainsworth, Iowa. Joan married Roscoe Dorwin Frederick on December 15, 1948. He preceded her in death on April […]

Karl Benjamin Snyder, 37, died July 12th, 2024, after an odd defying adventure with Brain Cancer. Karl was born the son of Jerald Wayne Snyder and Diane Louise (Kaiser) Snyder on October 1st, 1986 in Pasco County, Florida. He spent his early childhood in Florida, before his family moved to Iowa in 1989 and then […]

Wanda Lou “Snookie” (Edwards) Gosney, 69, of Memphis died at 6:35 p.m. on June 7, 2024. She is survived by: her husband of 46 years, Roger; children: Travis (Natalie) Gosney, Kara Gosney, Allison (Lance) Campbell, Evan (Kayla) Gosney; grandchildren: Zack, Hailey, Austin, Mikayla, Chase, Braylon, Emalyn, Rylan, Kaden and Easton; and her life-long best friend, […]

Virginia Louise Egbert, 85, of Memphis died Monday, March 4, 2024 at her home. She was born the daughter of Jesse F. and P. June (Childress) Easterday on February 15, 1939 in Kirksville. Virginia graduated from Memphis High School in 1957. She married Roy Jr Woods on May 26, 1957. After they divorced, she married […]

Memorial services for Richard Lee Coop, Sr, “Ink”, 63, of Gorin will be held at a later date. Richard L. “Ink” Coop died Sunday, March 3, 2024 at his home.

Sharon Kathleen Shoop, 63, of Memphis died February 13, 2024. She was born the daughter of Rudolph and Lila M. (McKinney) Mellott on January 31, 1961 in Adair County. Sharon married Gary D. Shoop on January 24, 1987. He survives. She was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church in Memphis. Her steadfast faith […]

Larry Lee Graber, 74, of Downing died February 13, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born the son of Charles and Dorothy (Head) Graber on December 1, 1949 in Ottumwa Larry graduated from Valley High School and then enlisted in the United States Navy. He enjoyed being with family and watching football on […]