Leareta “Rita” Lucille Harris Clements, 87, Maryville, died Wednesday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born to Orville and Nora O’Day Harris in Ravenwood. She graduated from Horace Mann in May of 1956. She worked at the Pickering phone office, Superior Cleaners, Corner Drug Store, Holt Supply and Casey’s until retiring in 2012.
Gerald “Jerry” Howard Talmadge, 87, Maryville, died Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born October 28, 1938, to Howard A. and Margeretha E. Jensen Talmadge in Clyde. He grew up around Stanberry. On October 31, 1959, he married Shirley Ann Thomas at St. Peter’s in Stanberry. Mr. Talmadge worked many places and grew his many
Marlyn Robert Beattie, 87, Barnard, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Pine View Manor, Stanberry. Mr. Beattie was born on August 19, 1938 to Clyde A. and Bertha E. Nelson Beattie, Barnard. He worked many years at Land Construction and Herzog Construction. Graveside services to be planned for a later date. Online condolences may be
Kathoklinda “Kathy” Wilson, 66, Maryville, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at her home. She was born June 13, 1959, in St. Joseph, and moved to Maryville in 1986. She always had a smile on her face and was a joy to care for. She is survived by her caregivers and her group home family. Miss
Connie Jo Ury, 72, Maryville, died Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. She was born June 10, 1953, to John Earl and Joan Carver in Smithville. She earned her master’s degree in education from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. Mrs. Ury spent 30 years of her professional life as a reference
Michelle DeAnne McMillen, 54, Maryville, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her home. She was born August 16, 1971, to Ramona Joyce Harrington and Jerrold Duane Harrington in Maryville. She held an associate’s degree in secretarial studies. Mrs. McMillen was a homemaker. She had worked for seven years at Citizens Bank and Trust, Maryville and
Dr. Carrol L. Fry, 93, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph. He was born July 31, 1932, in New Hampton. He graduated from New Hampton High School in 1950 and from Northwest Missouri State University in 1957. He earned his masters of arts at the University of Omaha, and
Jeff Davis, 55, Stanberry, died Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Mosaic Medical Center – Albany. He was born May 29, 1970, to Mary E. Duke and Robert E. Davis at Camp Pendleton, CA. He was a 1989 graduate of South Nodaway High School and received a criminal justice degree from Vatterott College. Mr. Davis served
Terry L. Beatty, age 75, Parnell, died on December 12, 2025, surrounded by his family, at his home in Maryville. Terry was born on November 24, 1950, to Orlo and Maxine Midyett Beatty. He was a 1968 graduate of Northeast Nodaway High School in Ravenwood. After graduation, he joined the Air National Guard. Following his
Shirley Graves, 82, Pickering, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the University of Kansas Hospital. Shirley was born on May 23, 1943, in Cheraw, SC to Samuel and Myrtle White Hewitt. She attended school in Cheraw throughout her youth and was a 1961 graduate of Myrtle Beach High School.
