Joyce Elaine “Joy” Wright, 69, Maryville, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at home. She was born March 19, 1956, to Willis Warren and Irene Vivian Jensen Wright in Harrisonville. She moved to Maryville in 1981. She was a longtime employee of NOCOMO Industries. Ms. Wright’s body has been cremated. Memorial services will be at 2
Sharon Kay Hilbert, 69, Maryville, died Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was born June 27, 1955, to Eleanor Marie Daniels and James Ralph Daniels in Maryville. She spent her entire life in the community. She was an administrative assistant at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, where she worked for 20 years. A memorial service was
Martha Sue Thompson, 82, Burlington Jct, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Maryville. She was born March 2, 1943, to Basil and Edith Curshall Koger in Maryville. On February 18, 1962, she married James Paul “Jim” Denney. He preceded her in death February 9, 1986. She then married Nolan Bruce Thompson on April 16, 1993
Samuel Lee Smith, 54, Burlington Jct, died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his home. He was born July 12, 1970, to Sam and Rosetta Curran Smith in San Bernardino, CA. Mr. Smith worked as manager of APS Hog Barn. He enjoyed many things including making jewelry from coins, stained glass, restoration of furniture and appliances.
Judith Ann Coffelt, 82, Maryville, formerly of Savannah and Ravenwood, died Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was born January 28, 1943, to James and Estel Lee Mann Scadden, in Maryville. She was a 1961 graduate of Ravenwood High School, Ravenwood. On November 16, 1962, she married Gary Coffelt. Mrs. Coffelt was a production worker at
Dorotha Marie Wood, 105, formerly of Hopkins, died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Maryville Living Center in Maryville. She was born in 1920 to Roy Miller and Edith Gray Miller in Bedford, IA. In 1923, the family moved to Hopkins, where she spent most of her life. She graduated from Hopkins High School in 1938
Jennifer Ann Asbill, 69, Claremore, OK, died Thursday, May 1, 2025, just days before her 70th birthday. She was born May 11, 1955, to Orla Mike Espey and George Alan Espey, in St. Joseph. Mrs. Asbill dedicated her career to nurturing and supporting young minds as a paraprofessional at Claremore Public High School. She was
Beverly Ann Walker, 88, Maryville, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Oak Pointe, Maryville. She was born January 9, 1937, to Lester M. and Alta G. Smith Wilkinson in Parnell. She graduated from Ravenwood High School in 1955. On November 20, 1955, she married E. Willis Walker at the United Methodist Church in Ravenwood. They enjoyed
Betty Jane Baker, 96, Maryville, died Saturday, May 3, 2025, at her home. She was born March 30, 1929, to William H. and Ruby E. Williamson Underwood in Sweet Springs. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1947. She received her bachelor’s degree in education followed by her master’s degree in education both from Northwest
Joyce Y. Schmitt Davison, 87, Maryville, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her home. She was born March 1, 1938, to George and Virginia Homan Schmitt in Columbia. She was a 1956 graduate of Gallatin High School and attended the University of Missouri, Columbia. On September 8, 1957, she married Kenneth L. Davison in Gallatin.
