Sr. Marietta Crahan, 92, Clyde, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at Our Lady of Rickenbach, Clyde. She was born June 10, 1930, in Detroit, MI, to Bernard and Gerardine Cronin Crahan. She attended St. Marks Grade School and the Academy of Our Lady in Peoria, IL. She had worked for her father at National Cash
James Lyle Hefner, 84, Maryville, died Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Maryville Living Center, Maryville. He was born October 26, 1938, in Maitland, to Floyd L. and Gladys K. Wiley Hefner. He attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, and the University of Kansas. On June 14, 1970, he married Peggy Bell Davenport. Mr. Hefner served
Brian Douglas Scott, 53, Maitland, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home. He was born October 28, 1969, in Fort Riley, KS, to Dennis and Lois Chitwood Scott. He was a 1988 graduate of Nodaway-Holt High School. Mr. Scott was a self-employed carpenter and handyman. He had previously worked for the carpenter’s union in
Kimberlie Ann “Kim” Allen, 69, Maryville, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph. She was born October 16, 1953, in Fairfax, to Harvey and Donna Leigh Williams. On October 28, 1972, she married Terry Allen. Mrs. Allen’s body has been cremated. A celebration of life will be held from 4
Patrick “Pat” Cleo Spire, 76, Blue Springs, died Saturday, May 20, 2023, at his home. He was born March 19, 1947, to Cleo and Mabel Tuttle Spire in Lodi, CA. On January 9, 1971, he married Virginia Whaley in Maryville. After serving in the US Army, Mr. Spire became a member of the Missouri State
Tyler LeRoy Kirsch, 17, Burlington Jct., died Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. He was born June 14, 2005, in Maryville, to Brent Steven Kirsch, and Maggie Renee Conz. He lived in the area all his life. While attending West Nodaway High School in Burlington Jct, he played football, baseball,
Shirley L. Johnson, 72, Mound City, died Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Community Hospital, Fairfax. She was born June 16, 1950, in Fort Ord, CA, to Boyce and Maxine Brackett. She was a homemaker and worked as a nurse’s aide in the Maryville area. She married Wayne A. Johnson in 1985. He preceded her in
Sweeney Paul Stutes, III, 75, Maryville, formerly of Louisiana, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his home, north of Maryville. He was born July 19, 1947, in Crowley, LA, to Sweeney Paul and Maud Comeaux Stutes, II. Mr. Stutes had served his country in the United States Army. He worked many years at Conoco Oil
Juniors Kason Teale and Jaxson Staples competed in doubles at the state tennis tournament in Springfield from May 18-20. Sophomore Kristian Mendez also competed in singles. Teale and Staples pose with their sixth place medals.
Got plans Memorial Day weekend? Missouri has a lot to offer with its state parks, lakes, sporting events and attractions. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds everyone to include safety when they plan their holiday weekend. Expect more travelers on Missouri’s roadways and an increase in boating traffic on the state’s lakes and rivers. Drivers
