Area Obituaries

Alvin “Al” Augustus Bartleson, age 81, was born October 14, 1942, on the Bartleson family farm in Grand Chain, Illinois, to Warren Knowlton Bartleson and Alma Laverne (Sneed) Bartleson. He passed away July 29, 2024, at his home near Licking, Missouri, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents;…

Eric Paul Black, of Houston, Mo., passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the age of 31. Eric was born to Anthony Black and the late Janet “Binky” (Greene) Black on December 31, 1992, in Rolla, Mo. In addition to his mother, Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Mary Black,…

Don Edwin Stanley was born the son of Luther and Nancy Stanley (Whitten) on June 20, 1945, in Alton, Missouri, and went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2024. Don graduated from Licking High School in Licking, Mo., where he played basketball and baseball. He attended Northeast Missouri State from 1963-1967 and served…

Leland Leonard Sullins was born August 9, 1935, in Licking, Missouri, the son of William and Verda Mathis Sullins. He passed from this life July 21, 2024, in Killeen, Texas, at the age of 88. Leland had lived in Lometa for the past five years. He was a veteran of the United States Army and…

  With heavy hearts we are sad to announce that Jenny Lynn Maples, 60, passed away in her home with family by her side on July 22, 2024, from complications of ovarian cancer. Although she was born in Lebanon, Mo., she spent most of her life at her family home of over 32 years in…

    Tammy Louise Edgerton, age 66, passed away July 17, 2024, in Licking, Mo. She was born July 9, 1958, in Rolla, Mo., to Carl and Anna Crain. Tammy is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Anna; son, Curtis Edgerton; brothers, Jackie Crain and Jimmy Crain; and sisters, Loetta Crain, Joann Crain…

Jerry Lee Fraser, born January 30, 1940, slipped the bonds of earth and became one with the stars in the heavens once again on June 30, 2024. For too long he couldn’t breathe, walk, dress or bathe himself after a big life of work, adventure and service. Finally, his body released its hold on his…

Christopher Michael Miller, 51, of Raymondville, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home. Chris was born on December 7, 1972, at NW Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Ill., to Michael Henry and Rita Ellen (Hellquist) Miller. Chris is survived by his parents, Michael and Rita Miller, of Raymondville; brother, Michael Miller, of…

    Neaomi Ruth McCall Blair passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, with family and friends by her side.  She was born on September 5, 1938, to the late Eugene and Netta (Britton) McCall in Desoto, Mo. Neaomi Ruth McCall Blair was married to the late Reverend Elisha D.…

  Raymond Henry York flew home to be with Jesus and his beloved wife, Dorothy, on July 8, 2024, in Cabool, Mo. Raymond was born on October 16, 1948, in Raymondville, Mo., to George Henry York and Susie York.  Raymond had six sisters, Aleda Oglesby, Syliva Atkinson, Claire Jackson, Geroldine York, Willow York and Goldie…