Area Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Donald Farrar was born January 7, 1940, to Clarence Otto and Myrtle Josephine (Gann) Farrar. He was the fourth born of five children that included, Marie “England,” Kenneth Farrar, William Farrar and Rosemary “Callahan.” He was introduced to a strong work ethic at a young age that remained until his death on February…

Jackie “JD” Bays, age 60, son of Jackie Dean Bays and Opal (Elliott) Myres, was born on November 29, 1961. He passed away on February 2, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital with his wife and daughter by his side. JD was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. JD is preceded in death by…

Lloyd Arthur (Tiny) Amburn, 78, of Raymondville, Mo., passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Texas County Memorial Hospital. Tiny, as he was known to family and friends, was born July 21, 1943, in Oscar, Mo., to the late Susie Crabtree and Henry Amburn. He was united in marriage on November 7, 1962, to Joyce…

Nora Margaret Decker, 93, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at The Arbors at Lakewood in Springfield, Mo. She was born June 11, 1928, in Licking, Mo., to Lloyd and Vera Howell West. Margaret married the love of her life, Edward Decker, on November 7, 1950, in Mountain Home, Ark. They were married for…

Donna Lisa Williams, age 59, passed away January 28, 2022, at Texas County Memorial Hospital. She was born October 13, 1962, in Houston, Mo., to Donald Stewart, Sr. and Virginia Pitzel. Donna grew up in Hillsboro, Ill., St. Louis, Mo., and Hartshorn, Mo. She attended high school in Summersville, Mo., and graduated in 1982. She…

Benjamin Roger Ross Pardun, age 16, of Houston, Mo., passed away January 27, 2022 at his home. He was born April 12, 2005, in Long Beach, Calif., to Gregory Joel and Deborah (Viscioni) Pardun. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother, Christopher German. Online condolences may be expressed…

Deborah Ann (Viscioni) German, age 57, of Houston, Mo., passed away at her home. She was born July 13, 1964, in Ventura, Calif. to Phil and Nancy (Campbell) Viscioni. She is preceded in death by her father; a brother, Jason Viscioni; her husband, Gregory Pardun; and a son, Benjamin Pardun. Deborah is survived by her…

Gregory Joel Pardun, age 66, of Houston, Mo., passed away January 27, 2022, at his home. He was born October 22, 1955, in Dowagiac, Mich., to Roger Ross and Patricia Olive Elizabeth (Bromley) Pardun. He worked for McDonald Douglas as head of safety. They moved to Houston, Mo., in 2012. Greg is preceded in death…

Judy Leanna (York) Brown suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease for many years but was finally set free from this disease. Judy went to be with Jesus on January 28, 2022, at 78 years of age, while living in a nursing home facility in St. Charles, Mo. Judy was born of the union of Joe York and…

Peggy J. (Longwell) Fox of Steelville, Mo., was born on February 4, 1928, in Kansas City, Mo., to Marvin and Helen (Malley) Longwell, and passed away on January 28, 2022, at the Steelville Senior Living nursing home at the age of 93. She had been a long-time resident of Licking for many years but chose…