Obituary Listing

Dec 2, 2020

Michael Alexander Nickell, age 17, of Independence, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. He was born in Independence on July 14, 2003.

He is survived by his mother, Amy Yuelle and husband Larry; two brothers, Kristian and Bryce Hakes; grandparents, Roger and Linda Nickell; great-grandmother, Norma (Nickell) Hodge; numerous cousins who loved him like a brother...

Nov 30, 2020

Marie Alice (Groves) Shackleford, age 85, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, on March 21, 1935, daughter of the late Wayne Issac and Marie Alice (Murphy) Groves. After the death of her mother, Marie and her twin sister, Marcia, were raised...

Nov 17, 2020

Larry "Bud" Abbott, age 79, of Ulman, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at his home. He was born in Peoria, Oklahoma, on September 16, 1941, son of the late Dorlas and Bertie (Plemmons) Abbott. On January 14, 1960, at the Iberia Christian Church, Bud was united in marriage to Sharon Helton and they were blessed with 60...

Nov 16, 2020

Claire Lynn Kimker, age 86, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 26, 1933, daughter of the late Lewis and Lela (Crosby) French. On January 2, 1981, in Crestwood, Claire was united in marriage to Walter Kimker, who survives.

Nov 15, 2020

Wilma Lee (Shelton) Gardner, age 87, of Iberia, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at her daughter's home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Iberia on January 10, 1933, daughter of the late Herman and Genia (Denton) Shelton. On September 20, 1949, in Jefferson City, at the age of 16, Wilma was united in marriage...

Nov 12, 2020

David Loren Humphrey, age 76, of Iberia, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. He was born in Miller County on February 17, 1944, son of the late Wilford Loren and Ina Ruth (Holeyfield) Humphrey.

David was employed with the Union for 30 years and auctioneered at various...

Nov 8, 2020

Johnny Rayford Keeth, age 71, of Iberia, died at his home on Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was born in Iberia on January 7, 1949, son of the late Olie and Leona (Osborn) Keeth. On August 27, 1971, in Iberia, Johnny was united in marriage to Cathy Wall, who survives at their home.

Johnny honorably served in...

Nov 7, 2020

Jessie Dean Lam, age 90, of Iberia, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Dixon on June 16, 1930, daughter of the late Jesse and Dora (Davis) Weeks. Jessie was united in marriage to Donald Bryan Perkins on August 22, 1946, who preceded her in death....

Nov 7, 2020

Billy E. Helton, age 62, of Iberia, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at his home. He was born in Valley Park on December 19, 1957, son of the late Carlos and Blanche (Farrow) Helton. On June 24, 2000, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Billy was united in marriage to Sharon, who survives at their home.

Billy...

Nov 2, 2020

Susie M. Guehrer, age 63, formerly of Brumley, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. She was born in Tuscumbia on September 15, 1957, daughter of the late Herbert Lee and Lucy Lorene (Brown) Ash. On June 28, 1974, in Iberia, Susie married James Matthew Pritchett, who preceded her in death on...

Oct 27, 2020

James Arthur Cawthon, age 61, of Iberia, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on August 19, 1959, son of Roy Willis and Virgina (Young) Cawthon. On March 20, 1982, in Augusta, KS, James was united in marriage to Robin Beal, who survives at their home....

Oct 27, 2020

Carolyn Kay (Witt) Phillips, age 69, of Iberia, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born in Miller County on September 26, 1951, daughter of the late Ray Witt and Jessie and Lynn Luttrell.

Before retirement in 2018, Kay was employed as a housekeeper at Miller County...

Oct 25, 2020

Harold Alvin Pendleton, age 96, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia. He was born in Tuscumbia on March 22, 1924, son of the late Osby and Susan (McKee) Pendleton. On February 18, 1948, Harold was united in marriage to Lillie Dorane Ahart, who preceded him in death...

Oct 23, 2020

Ronald M. Schubert, age 71, of Meta, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020, at his home. He was born in Jefferson City on August 25, 1949, son of Almon and Loretta Mae (Rockelman) Schubert. On December 8, 1973, in Jefferson City, Ronald was united in marriage to Dianna C. Scheulen, who survives at their home.

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Oct 22, 2020

Glenvel Dean Shreve, age 73, of Iberia, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at his home. He was born in Waynesville on August 10, 1947, son of the late Glen Victor and Georgia Dean (Jarrett) Shreve. On June 30, 1970, in Iberia, Glenvel was united in marriage to Linda Piggott, who survives at their home.

Glenvel...

Oct 22, 2020

Ruth Frances Ash, age 91, of Brumley, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Eldorado, Kansas, on June 26, 1929, daughter of the late Thurman and Mary Ellen (Moss) Beal. On April 22, 1946, Ruth was united in marriage to Samuel "Shorty" Ash, who preceded her...

Oct 16, 2020

Helen Louise Edwards, age 91, of Ulman, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020, after her battle with cancer, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Miller County on December 16, 1928, daughter of the late Claude and Grace (Wyrick) Martin. On May 20, 1946, in Camdenton, Helen married Otis Gene Edwards, who...

Oct 12, 2020

Nicky Basil Luttrell, age 58, of Brumley, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. He was born in Iberia on July 8, 1962, son of Basil Luttrell and Patsy (Alexander) Sien.

Nicky was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting with his dogs, fishing, and riding horses. He also loved...

Oct 10, 2020

Riley Kaye Ahart, age 32, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020, in Camdenton. She was born in McKinney, Texas, on January 31, 1988, daughter of John and Darla Potter. On December 15, 2007, in Pulaski County, Riley married Curtis Ahart, who survives.

Riley was employed at Sakelaris Ford in Camdenton as a sales representative. She loved...

Sep 29, 2020

Steven Avery Blankenship, age 62, of Iberia, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at his home. He was born in Miller County on November 15, 1957, son of Frank and Regina Blankenship. On September 17, 1993, in Jefferson City, Steven was united in marriage to Tammy Null, who survives at their home.

Steven enjoyed gardening and...