AREA OBITUARIES
LEONARA BEHRA (MCCANN)
Leonara Behra, (McCann), 91, formally of Alexandria, Missouri passed away at 5:50 pm, on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Illinois Veteran’s Home, in Quincy, Illinois. Leonara was born on May 27, 1934, in Cranston, Rhode Island to Anthony and Maria Caniglia. She was raised in Cranston, Rhode Island and attended school there. After school she…
Read MoreJERRID SHANE GLIDEWELL
Jerrid Shane Glidewell, 54, of Milan, Missouri, passed away on January 14, 2025, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, surrounded by his loving family. Jerrid was born on November 29, 1970, in Milan, Missouri, to Stan and Cheryl (Swank) Glidewell. As the eldest of three brothers, he grew up with a strong sense of family, responsibility,…
Read MoreLANDON SETH HOOVER
Landon Seth Hoover, age 5 ½, of Arbela, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at the home farm. Landon was born November 9, 2020, at Memphis, Missouri, the second son of Curvin and Melanie Hoover. His caring, bubbly personality and presence will leave an aching void in our hearts and homes, but we feel…
Read MoreCASEY RAY STARRETT
Casey Ray Starrett, 17 of Lancaster, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his home. The son of Spencer Ray Starrett and Trinity Noelle (Tallman) Sowers, he was born on October 7, 2008 in Memphis, Missouri. Casey attended Schuyler R-1 High School and would graduate with the class of 2027. Casey is survived…
Read MoreCharles “Chuck” Anthony Hirner
Charles “Chuck” Anthony Hirner Sr., 87, of New London, MO, passed away at 10:30 PM, Sunday, May 10, 2026, at University Hospital Columbia in Columbia, MO. A Catholic Funeral Liturgy Service will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 15, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hannibal, MO. Fr. Greg Meystrik and Fr. Mike Quinn…
Read MoreJulie Drebes Ives Obituary
There will be a celebration of life Saturday, May 30th, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Green Berry Acres Cabin, 1915 Green Berry Rd., Jefferson City, Missouri 65101. Julie Drebes Ives passed away on November 22, 2025, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Richard Ives was her lifelong husband, and they…
Read MoreLOUISE MASON HUNTER
Louise Mason Hunter, 85, of Bowling Green, Missouri, departed her loving family at her daughter’s home on May 6, 2026. Louise was born May 5, 1941, in Kirksville, Missouri to Luey and Rosy (Heincy) Walker, Louise was a graduate of Knox City High School and Truman State University. She was united in marriage to Don…
Read MoreMARY LOUISE MARTIN
Mary Louise Martin, 85, of Revere, passed away peacefully at 2:30 pm on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Clark County Nursing Home, with her family by her side. Mary was born on April 16, 1941, in rural Bentonsport, Iowa to James Ruben and Sadie Olive (Goff) Neal. She graduated from the 8th grade at Shepherd…
Read MoreROBERT JAMES HITE SR
Robert James Hite Sr. 69, of Surprise, Arizonia, formally of Medill, Missouri passed away in his home, Sunday, April 19, 2026. Robert was born on November 16, 1956, to Raymond and Unice (Krouse) Hite. Robert was a 1974 graduate of Kahoka High School, in high school he played basketball, track and participated in the science…
Read MoreGARY L. WYANT
Gary L. Wyant, 75, of Lawson, Missouri, died peacefully May 2, 2026 at his lake house, held in love and surrounded by those he treasured most. He was born June 11, 1950, in Unionville, Missouri; he was a proud U.S. Marine and Vietnam-era veteran. Gary retired from Platte-Clay Electric as a lineman and was known…
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