All Obituaries

     James (Jim) Newby was born December 16, 1951 in Gentry County, Missouri to Chester and Evelyn (Sager) Newby. He passed away March 19, 2026 at the Village Care Center in Maryville, Missouri at the age of 74.       Jim graduated from Stanberry High School. He served in the United States Navy from December 21, 1970 to September 12, 1974.  Jim held several jobs throughout his life with his favorite farming ...

Verden Dean Olney was born January 18, 1938 in rural Redding, Iowa to Carl and Vane (Paxson) Olney. He passed away on May 4, 2026 at the age of 88 in Mt. Ayr, Iowa Dean left home at 17 years old and went to Chicago then to Texas and lived with the Caldwell family.  He then went to California where he found a family waiting that badly needed him. Dean was united in marriage to Dorothy Kircher on August 17, 1968 in Los Angeles, California. Dean worked many jobs throughout his life and ...

Connie Wonderly, 72, of Sheridan, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and strength that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Surrounded by the love of family and friends, Connie entered eternal rest after a life beautifully lived and was deeply cherished. Connie was a woman whose warmth could light up any room. She was known for her caring heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. ...

Alta Pearl (Pat) was born to Everett Melbourn Sutherland and Doris Dean (Jackson) on September 23, 1932 in Hatfield, MO. She started school in a one room school house, Turkey Grove, when she was four years old and graduated from Hatfield High school in 1949. She attended Hatfield United Brethren (Methodist) Church. At 16 years old she accepted the Lord as her Savior and was baptized in a local pond on a Sunday afternoon. She married William Alford Weddle on October 25, 1950 in Bethany Mo. ...

     Jack Ray Ames of Osceola, Iowa passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the age of 91. Jack was a farmer and seed corn sales manager for many years. He was much involved in soil conservation projects locally and was a vital part of the Weldon and Osceola communities. Jack had many friends and was well known for his sense of humor and conversational skills. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.      Jack is survived by his wife Donna ...

Phillip James Richmond (Phil) of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday February 25, 2026 with his wife and son at his side following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Phil was born November 22,1940 in Leon, IA to James B.W. Richmond & Florence Irene (Jarvis) Richmond. Phil grew up in Ringgold County Iowa, in the town of Mt. Ayr. He graduated with honors from Mt. Ayr High School in 1959. Phil graduated from Northwest Missouri State College (now ...

David “Dave” Eugene German was born to William and Doris (Brown) German on March 30, 1955 in Osceola, Iowa.  He passed away at his home in Maloy, Iowa on March 24, 2026.  He was preceded in death by parents William and Doris German and infant son James.  He is survived by his wife Connie of Maloy, Iowa and sons Joseph and Nicholas German of Grand River, Iowa.  He is also survived by his sister Kathy (Jerry) Lakatos and brothers Randy German and Rick ...

Doris Faye Rowlett, 97, of Hatfield, MO passed away on April 10, 2026 in Grant City, MO.  She was born on October 3, 1928 on the family farm west of Hatfield to parents Lem and Edith Rowlett.  Faye graduated from Hatfield High School.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree in education from Northwest Missouri State College.  Faye worked as an elementary teacher at Humboldt Elementary in St Joseph ...

Gary Ellis James was born on December 27, 1944, in Denver, Colorado to Carl and Madeline (Lambert) James. He passed away at the age of 81 on March 28, 2026 at his home in Sheridan, MO surrounded by family. Gary graduated from Sheridan High School in 1962. He then attended Northwest Missouri State College. He was employed by MFA Agri-Service for 40 years, retiring on November 15, 2006. Gary was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Vetra Kay Goff, on January 5, 1966. To this ...

Kenneth “Kenny” W Percifield was born on January 21, 1972 in Iowa City, Iowa to Willard and Bonnie (Sartor) Percifield. Kenny passed away at his home on March 11, 2026 at the age of 54. On February 9, 2018 Kenny was united in marriage to Debra Sue (St. Clair) Percifield.  He worked as a welder for Dalton Ag until his health failed. Kenny leaves behind his wife Debra Percifield; children Justin Rigg, Cheyenne (Tristen Scarlett) Percifield, Hope Hughes and Crystal Hughes; ...