All Obituaries

Michael Grant Diefenbach passed away on April 15, 2026. He spent his final moments doing what he loved most, finding peace at the water’s edge. Born in Washington and raised in Tuscumbia, Missouri, Michael was a graduate of Tuscumbia High School and a dedicated member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562. He took great pride in his trade, but even more pride in the personal growth and resilience he demonstrated over the last year of his life. Those closest to him will remember this ...

Cynthia Renee (Smith) Zell, 70 of Eldon, Missouri passed away April 14, 2026 at SSM St. Mary’s Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.  She was born November 8, 1955 in Norwalk, California the daughter of Fletcher Smith and Eleanor Potter. Cynthia is survived by her mother, Eleanor Bartliff, long-term partner, Gerald Kaiser, two children, Marcus Smith of Barnett, MO and Tishawna Smith of Seattle, WA; three grandchildren, Austin Tyler Edgar of Lake Ozark, MO, Makayla Smith of ...

Roy W Bunch (90) of Greenwood, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Connection Point Church, 10500 E 350 Highway, Raytown, Missouri 64138. Visitation will be 10 am – 12 pm with the celebration of life at 12 pm. Graveside service and burial, with military Air Force honors, to follow at 4:30 pm in Eldon, Missouri, at the Eldon Cemetery under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, Missouri.  Roy ...

Mildred Drake Pyatt, 93, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Eldon Nursing and Rehab in Eldon, Missouri.  She was born March 6, 1933 in Jackson County of Swifton, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Ross and Sara (Brewington) Self. On August 12, 1995 in Cherryville, Missouri she was united in marriage to Cecil Pyatt who preceded her in death on January 19, 2022. Survivors include, Son, Tim Drake and wife Sheri of Tuscumbia, MO Grandchildren, Jessica Gibbs and ...

Vanessa G. Johnson, 67, of Waynesville, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Life Care Centers of Waynesville, Missouri.  She was born November 11, 1958 in Marietta, Ohio the daughter of the late Delbert and Marcella (Sparks) Farley.  On June 18, 1977 in Marietta, Ohio she was united in marriage to Robert Griffin Johnson who preceded her in death. Survivors include, Son, Kirk Johnson (Christy) of Eldon, MO Daughter, Nyoka Olcott (Glen) of Audubon, IA Grandchildren, ...

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Matthew Francis Howard. Matt was born on April 28, 1961, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to Charles Homer Howard and Patricia Ann (Coins) Howard. He graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1979 and continued his education at CMSU, graduating in 1982. He later earned his law degree from the University of Missouri School of Law in 1985, beginning a career that would allow him to faithfully ...

Jean F. Koebel, 76, of Olean, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 at her residence in Olean, Missouri.  She was born December 5, 1949 the daughter of the late Guy and Beulah (Hes) Kidwell.  On March 17, 1978 in Miami, Oklahoma she was united in marriage to William Koebel who survives of the home. Other survivors include, Son, Darrel Koebel (Shonette) of LaMonte, MO Daughter, Christal Ferrell of Eldon, MO Grandchildren, Donny Koebel (Rebecca); Grace Stewart (Josh); ...

Jackie Jo Stark, 41, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.  She was born January 15, 1985 in Lake Ozark, Missouri. Jackie was the daughter of the late Steven Botts and Judie (Stark) Parrish.  Survived by, Children, Alexis Stark, Lucas Stark and Trinity Stark Grandchildren, Maverick, Malakai, Ailayah, Jaxson, Bryson and Grayson Siblings, Springs (Robert), Kendall and Cierra Nieces and Nephews, Coby, Tierra, ...

Dorothy Gier-Ferment, 92, of Tuscumbia, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Miller County Nursing and Rehab in Tuscumbia, Missouri.  She was born April 1, 1933 in Brooks, Iowa the daughter of the late Johnnie and Ruth (Mitchell) Thorson.  On June 29, 1988 in Camdenton, Missouri she was united in marriage to Frank Ferment who preceded her in death on November 5, 1994. Survivors include, Daughter, Sam Bowen (Bill) of Sunrise Beach, MO Granddaughters, Julie Vaught of ...

Norma D. Runge, 89, of Tuscumbia, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026 at her residence in Tuscumbia, Missouri.  She was born December 11, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Burkenbock) Tunze.  On July 27, 1957 in Pine Lawn, Missouri she was united in marriage to Kenneth Joseph Runge who survives of the home. Other survivors include, Children, Barbara O’Bryan (Gerry) of St. Charles, MO; Kenneth C. Runge (Pat) of Tuscumbia, ...