All Obituaries

John Benjamin Curty, 83, of Independence, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the North Care Hospice in North Kansas City, Missouri.  He was born November 29, 1936 in Etterville, Missouri the son of the late John E. and Hazel Dean (Kallenbach) Curty.  On April 7, 1956 in Jefferson City, Missouri he was united in marriage to Dorothy Ann (Holdt) Curty who preceded him in death on August 9, 2019. Survivors include, Daughters, Judith Ann Case (Richard) of Kearney, MO;...

James “Jim” R. Cardwell, 86 of Eldon, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his residence in Eldon, Missouri.  He was born September 16, 1933 in Ulman, Missouri, the son of the late Fred and Grace (Patterson) Cardwell.  On May 23, 1956 in Miller County, Missouri he was united in marriage to Connie (Gier) Cardwell who survives of the home.   Other survivors include,   Son, Rick Cardwell (June) of Russellville, MO   Daughter, Lana Jo...

Johnnie W. DeGraffenreid, 93 of Eldon, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at California Care Center in California, Missouri.  He was born October 29, 1926 in Brumley, Missouri the son of the late Eleven C. and Ada Bell (Byrd) DeGraffenreid.  On August 20, 1949 in Tuscumbia, Missouri he was united in marriage to Olive Sue (Robinett) DeGraffenreid who preceded him in death on March 1, 2005. Survivors include, Daughters & Sons in law, Brenda & James Seaton of...

Irma (Schick) Burris, 99, formerly of Eldon, Missouri passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at Brookwood Retirement Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was born July 23, 1920 in Eldon, Missouri the daughter of the late Joseph A. Schick, Sr. and Ella Pearl (Thompson) Schick.  On May 7, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri she was united in marriage to Bertram Lee Burris who preceded her in death on January 18, 2006. Survivors include, Daughter, Ella Dee Cohen (Sidney) of Cincinnati,...

Charlotte Marie Blakemore, 89, of Liberty,MO passed away on Saturday January 4th, 2020 after an extended illness. Charlotte had a love for gardening, cooking and spending family time whenever possible. Charlotte was very proud of her immediate and extended family and their long history in central Missouri.  Charlotte will be remembered for her kindness and willingness to help others whenever possible. Charlotte was born on February 18, 1930 in Alamosa, Colorado to William and...

Leona Connell, 91, formerly of Eldon, Missouri passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 in McDonough, Georgia.  She was born January 7, 1928 in Moniteau County, Missouri the daughter of the late Ernest and Lela (Opie) Scrivner.  On August 10, 1946 in Eldon, Missouri she was united in marriage to Johnnie Connell who preceded her in death on July 24, 2004. Survivors include, Daughter, Linda Tuttle (Ken) of Eldon, MO Grandchildren, Darla Coffman (Kellis) of McDonough, GA; Holly Lee...

Karen Lynn Spencer Age 60 Eldon, MO Date of Birth 7/16/1959 at Gunn Clinic Versailles, MO Date of Death 1/1/2020 at Capital Region Medical Center Jefferson City, MO       Died of pneumonia related issues. Karen was born to Raymond J, (Gene) Spencer and Freda Marie (Schulte) Spencer, the youngest of four Children Karen is survived by two brothers and one sister: Ronald G. Spencer of Birmingham, MI, Larry W. Spencer and Lesli, Jefferson City, MO, Betty G....

Alfred “Al” Buchanan, 70, formerly of Eldon, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Sherbrooke Village in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was born December 21, 1949 in Tuscumbia, Missouri the son of the late Edgar Sherman and Wilma Mae (Robbins) Buchanan. He is survived by his daughter Shelly Buchanan of St. Louis, MO; and a nephew, James Buchanan of Atlanta, GA Al was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving from 1968-1972 in the Honor Guard.  He was...

Melvin Eugene Porter, 94, of Russellville, Missouri passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Osage Beach Healthcare & Rehab.  He was born May 11, 1925.  He was a World War II veteran.  Melvin is the last of sixteen children born to the late William H. and Blanche Mae (Bilyeau) Porter.  In 1945 he was united in marriage to Margaret Elizabeth (Fisher) Porter.  Melvin and Margaret were big truck farmers for years.   Preceding him in death are his parents and...

Paul Thomas Merli, son of Tom & Irene (Toth) Merli was born October 2, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in his home in Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of 88 years, 2 month & 20 days.   On January 30, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri he was united with the love of his life, Betty Louis (Connell), to this union were 2 children.  Together they shared 64 years and 11 months of marriage.   He was preceded in death by his...