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Richard Lee "Dick" Long
(Dec 21, 1943 - Nov 28, 2025)
Richard Lee Long, 81 of Novinger, MO passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born on December 31, 1943. His parents were the late Charles and Elva Crawford of Kirksville, MO.
Richard married Linda Baker on December 17, 1977. They were married for almost 48 years. Together they had a blended family of 4 children.
Richard has three sons and Linda has one daughter from previous marriages. He is survived by his children Steve (Shelley) Long of Kirksville, Rob (Mindy) Long of Kirksville, Chuck Long of Kirksville, Gwen (Adam) Gashwiler of Novinger, MO, brother Ronnie Long of Ohio, grandchildren Zach Long, Katie(Mordan) Fetter, Shaylin Long, Nathon (Abi) Pickett, Blake Gashwiler, Trey (Linsay) Gashwiler, Corey (Erika) Nichols, Christopher (Jessica) Nichols, 14 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, sister Judy Bennettt, brother John Long ...
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Bertha "Joyce" (Erwin) McVay
(Feb 27, 1950 - Nov 28, 2025)
Bertha "Joyce" (Erwin) McVay, 75, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at her home under Hospice Compassus care.
Joyce was born February 27, 1950 the daughter of the late Virgil Lyle and Helen Ilene (Spurgean) Erwin. On September 14, 1968, Joyce was united in marriage to Gerald Ray McVay who preceded her in death on July 7, 2025. She was also preceded in death by one son, Andrew Scott McVay; and two ...
Paula Jeanne (Gregory) Tague
(Dec 21, 1956 - Nov 20, 2025)
Paula Jeanne (Gregory) Tague of Kirksville, MO, suddenly passed on November 19, 2025.
She was born on December 21, 1956, to Willard and Mildred (Dawkins) Gregory in Edina, Missouri.
Surviving relatives include daughters, Alicia Stanley (Paul) of Silt, CO and Melanie Tague (Sam) of Pittsburgh, PA; granddaughters, Sydney Stanley (Nic) of Clifton, CO and Alexa Stanley of Silt, CO; sister Jeri Woodall of Kirksville, MO and brother, Dennis Gregory of Columbia, MO. She is also ...
MacKenzie Rae (Smith) Parsons
(Jul 07, 1978 - Nov 13, 2025)
MacKenzie Rae (Smith) Parsons, 47, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her home under Hospice care and with family by her side.
MacKenzie was born July 7, 1978 in Bloomfield, Iowa the daughter of Michael and Shirley (Prevo) Smith. On June 23, 2001 in Bloomfield, Iowa, MacKenzie was united in marriage to Brad Andrew Parsons.
MacKenzie was a graduate from Davis County High School with the Class of 1996 and attended ...
Beverly Joan (Bankson) Powell
(Aug 05, 1936 - Nov 08, 2025)
Beverly Joan Bankson Powell went home to be with her Lord on November 8, 2025, surrounded by family and love.
She was born on August 5, 1936, at home in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Floyd Randolph Bankson and Eva Lenore Porter Bankson. At around the age of two, Beverly moved with her family to the Appanoose County, Iowa area and attended the Centerville, Iowa schools.
At the age of 11, Beverly accepted the ...
Donald Wesley "Donnie" Childers
(Jul 28, 1933 - Nov 06, 2025)
Donald Wesley "Donnie" Childers, 92, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home.
The son of the late Curtis and Henrietta (Evans) Childers, Donald was born July 28, 1933 in Novinger, Missouri, on April 17, 1953 in Kirksville, Missouri. Donald was united in marriage to Ina Carol Rouse who preceded him in death in 2015. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy Grgurich; one brother, Curtis "Buckshot" Childers ...
Rodney Eugene Fincher
(Aug 02, 1967 - Nov 04, 2025)
Rodney Eugene Fincher, 58, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
The son of Tim Ray and Deborah Ann (Wilcox) Fincher, he was born August 2, 1967 in Kirksville, Missouri.
Rodney is survived by his father Tim Fincher and mother, Debbie Fincher of Greentop, MO; two sisters, Sonya (Randy) Ferrell of Ellsville, MO, and Shana (Jon) Omoresemi of O'Fallon, MO; his maternal grandmother, Ann Wilcox of ...
Jeffrey Mark "Jeff" Brawner
(Jan 25, 1958 - Nov 03, 2025)
Jeffrey “Jeff” Mark Brawner, 67, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on his family farm on November 3, 2025, a place he had proudly called home since 1980.
Jeff was born on January 25, 1958, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of James G. and Donna Brawner. He was raised on a family farm just south of Sperry and learned the value of hard work and community early in life. Jeff was an active member of the ...
Francis John Malloy
(Aug 14, 1930 - Nov 03, 2025)
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Francis J. Malloy, who departed this life on November 3rd , 2025 in Kirksville, Missouri. Fran was born on August 14, 1930 and lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and love for family and friends.
Francis grew up in Grinnell, Iowa, where he graduated from Grinnell High School in 1948.
In his younger years, Francis worked at a greenhouse in Grinnell, Iowa. In 1952 ...
Sandra Lea (Knowles) Flynn
(Jun 28, 1947 - Nov 02, 2025)
Sandra Lea (Knowles) Flynn, 78, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Born June 28, 1947 in Unionville, Missouri, Sandra was the daughter of the late Jimme L. and Dorothy Vera (Lawson) Knowles. On May 5, 1972 in Unionville, Missouri, Sandra was united in marriage to Irvin Paul "Doc" Flynn who preceded her in death on November 18, 2023. She was also preceded in death by ...