Area Obituaries

James Coy Miller was born in North Wilkesboro, N.C., on March 9, 1962, to Raymond and Polly Miller. He passed away at home, after fighting metastatic cancer for the last six years, on April 20, 2022. James graduated from Alexander Central High School in Taylorsville, N.C., in 1980. Later in life he went through bible…

Connie Sue (Ice) Keeney was born on May 27, 1946, to Andy and Orba (Lewis) Ice in their home in Licking, Mo. She went to her heavenly home, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Springfield, Mo. On November 27, 1965, she married Charles Keeney. To this union three children were born, Tamatha, Trina and Darrin. Connie…

Lloyd Ray Beasley was born April 27, 1938, in Raymondville, Mo., to Raymond and Mildred Beasley. He went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2022, at the age of 83. Lloyd was married to the love of his life, Opal Beasley, and to this union three children were born, Steve, Sheri and Stan.…

Mark Fredrick Brugman, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at the age of 63. He was born on July 10, 1958, in Boston, Mass., to the late Fredrick Brugman and Mary E. (Sullivan) Brugman. On July 10, 1982, he married Kimberly (Hall) Brugman. In addition to his parents, he was also…

Charles Michael (Mike) Sparks, age 69, son of Charles William Sparks and Ouita (Carmical) Sparks Huitt, was born May 20, 1952, and passed away April 13, 2022. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, and son, Justin Sparks. He is survived by his wife, Dana of the home; two sons, Tyler Sparks and Michael…

After four years of living his dreams in Success, Mo., Michigan native, David Allan Chudy, 62, peacefully passed away in his home on Sunday, April 10. Dave will be missed by all who shared his life – he was a caring spouse, dedicated father and an adoring papa. He always took the time to answer…

Kathy (Smith) Earp, age 63, daughter of Eugene and Mary Smith, was born September 3, 1958, in Mountain View, Mo. She passed away April 9, 2022, in Success, Mo., peacefully in her home. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Steve; three children, Christopher and Kathy Kirkman, Jennifer…

Arley Arlis Wilkins, 92, a longtime resident of Northeast Kansas City, and formerly of Cabool, Mo., passed away peacefully on April 10, 2022, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Mo., with family at his side. Arley was born July 20, 1929, in Nebraska, one of five children of Thomas Jahue and Rosa Etta…

Marjorie Darlene (Pierce) Bradshaw was born August 30, 1941, to Howard Otto and Melinda Maude (Ledbetter) Pierce in Shannon County, Mo., and departed this life April 3, 2022, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo., at the age of eighty years. Margie was united in marriage to Elmer Raymond Bradshaw on August 30, 1960.…

Emma Lou Garrett, age 81, of Columbia, Mo., passed away March 25, 2022, at University Hospital, Columbia, Mo. She was born October 29, 1940, in Bloodland, Mo. to Leonard Luther and Mary Etta (Lancaster) Williams. She grew up in the Plato area and graduated from Plato High School. Emma was preceded in death by her…