Obituaries

Bonnie Dillard

Bonnie Dillard

Apr 29, 2024

Bonnie Dillard, 63, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on April 29, 2024, at her home.A full reflection of Bonnie's life and service information to come in the following days.Local arrangements are under the direction of PATHWAY-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, Missouri 65270 (660) 263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.pathwaymemorial.com.

Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver

Apr 28, 2024

Michael Anthony Oliver, 65, transitioned to heaven peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Aspire Senior Living.

Michael was born December 28, 1958, in Moberly, Missouri, to Geneva (Oliver) McQuary and Wilson Smith.

Michael was a brakeman on the railroad as well as a chef for many years.

Michael was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather, cousin, nephew and friend. He would...

Larry Robert Simmerman

Larry Robert Simmerman

Apr 28, 2024

Larry Robert Simmerman, 82, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on April 28, 2024, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.A full reflection of Larry's life to come in the following days.A visitation celebrating Larry's life will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Pathway-Millard Family Funeral Chapel in Moberly. A funeral service will take...

Marilyn Brumer

Marilyn Brumer

Apr 27, 2024

Marilyn Brumer, 86, of Clifton Hill, Missouri, passed away on April 27, 2024, at her home.A full reflection of Marilyn's life and service information to come in the following days.Local arrangements are under the direction of PATHWAY-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, Missouri 65270 (660) 263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.pathwaymemorial.com.

Glenn Edwin Burton

Glenn Edwin Burton

Apr 16, 2024

Glenn Edwin Burton, 97, of Zephyr Hills, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, at Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly, Missouri.Local arrangements are under the direction of PATHWAY-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, Missouri 65270 (660) 263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.pathwaymemorial.com.

Mary Evelyn Spangler

Mary Evelyn Spangler

Apr 16, 2024

Mary Evelyn Spangler went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 16, 2024.  Mary was born June 7, 1928, to Jack and Mary Lee (Miles) Prewitt.  She was united in marriage to Robert Spangler on February 18, 1956, and they were the parents of Lee, Mary, and Rob.

Mary graduated from Kirksville Teachers College and taught in...

Jeffery Lynn Walz

Jeffery Lynn Walz

Apr 16, 2024

Jeffery Lynn Walz, age 64, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, at Aspire Senior Living in Moberly. 

Jeff was born on December 31, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri to Harold George Walz and Deeanne Jane (Brown) Walz. He graduated from Salisbury High School in 1978. He worked most of his life in janitorial and floor care services...

Rodes Davis Lyon

Rodes Davis Lyon

Apr 14, 2024

Rodes Davis Lyon, 92, of Higbee, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Rodes was born on July 16, 1931, to Odie and Louise Lyon in Higbee, Missouri. He graduated from Higbee High School he then joined the United States Army. He then went on to manage the family farm.

He is preceded in death...

Hartley Harold Huntsman

Hartley Harold Huntsman

Apr 14, 2024

Hartley Harold Huntsman, age 74, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on April 14, 2024, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Hartley was born on August 21, 1949, in Moberly, Missouri, to Glen and Lucille Huntsman. He graduated from Renick High School in 1967. He later accepted a job as a Conductor with Norfolk and Southern Railroad and...

Shirley June Davies

Shirley June Davies

Apr 9, 2024

Shirley June Davies, 92, of Moberly, Missouri, was reunited with her husband, two children and other family when she went home to the Lord on April 9, 2024, at Mark Twain Assisted Living in Moberly, Missouri.

Shirley was born on June 11, 1931, in Moberly, Missouri, to Ernest and Carrie (Rains) Lowry.

She married Nicholas Davies on January 5, 1950, they were...

Hugo Unit Torri

Hugo Unit Torri

Apr 9, 2024

Hugo Unit Torri, 96, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation in Moberly.Hugo was born May 14, 1927, to Joe and Dema (Bonuchi) Torri. On December 25, 1951, he married the love of his life Hilda Pitney who after 68 years of marriage preceded him in death on January 18, 2020....

Dakota Lee Carter

Dakota Lee Carter

Apr 6, 2024

Dakota Lee Carter, age 29, of Huntsville, MO, passed away on April 6, 2024.

Dakota was born on December 17, 1994 in Moberly, MO, to Teresa Carter and Israel Gonzalez.  He graduated from Moberly High School.

He enjoyed spending time with his children and family, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, playing football with his son and daughter, making music, singing, and overall...

Rebecca Lape

Rebecca Lape

Apr 6, 2024

Rebecca Ann Lape, 72, died April 6, 2024, in Moberly, Missouri.

Ms. Lape was born April 24, 1951, in Aberdeen, Maryland to Harlan Lape and Virginia (Morris) Lape, both deceased.

She earned a Master’s degree in English literature from Missouri State University and an undergraduate degree from Drury University, both located in Springfield, Missouri.  She was a gypsy-like free spirit who enjoyed...

William Earl Pollard

William Earl Pollard

Apr 5, 2024

William Earl (Wild Bill) Pollard, 72, of Moberly, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5th, 2024, peacefully at home. Bill was born the youngest child and only son to Billie and Martha Pollard on June 24, 1951, in Moberly, MO. He married Wanda Loudermilk when they were both teenagers and had two children during their ten-year marriage.

Bill worked tirelessly to...

Velda Wilson

Velda Wilson

Apr 4, 2024

Velda Joleen (Hicks) Wilson, age 71, of Moberly MO, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on April 4, 2024, at South Hampton Rest House in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on October 21, 1952, in Moberly, Missouri, to James (Jim) Hicks and Virginia (Ginger) Vawter. She graduated from Moberly High School

She met and married Randy Wilson on March 24, 1972, in...

Sarah Ann Wright

Sarah Ann Wright

Apr 3, 2024

Sarah Ann (Johnson) Wright, age 62, of Higbee, Missouri, passed away surrounded by family and friends on April 3, 2024, at home.

Sarah was born on October 21, 1961, in Quincy, Illinois, to Richard and Betty (Pinkelman) Wright.

She was a custodian for the Higbee School District for twelve years. Everyone Sarah worked with and all the students held a very special...

Michael Eugene Gravitt

Michael Eugene Gravitt

Mar 30, 2024

Michael Eugene Gravitt, age 62, of Moberly, Missouri, took his final ride on March 30, 2024.

Michael was born on December 24, 1961, in Moberly, Missouri, to George and Barbara Gravitt. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Michael married Sandi Colley on August 27, 2011, in Moberly, Missouri.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Gravitt; 1...

Darlene Belle Huffman

Darlene Belle Huffman

Mar 30, 2024

Darlene Belle Huffman, age 82 of Excello, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024 at her home.

Darlene was born on July 25, 1941 in Anabel, Missouri to Nina and David Dunaway and was one of seven siblings. She married Benard Huffman in December of 1959. She is survived by two sons, Kevin Huffman of Shawnee, Kansas and David Huffman...

Charles Paul Burlage

Charles Paul Burlage

Mar 29, 2024

Charles Paul Burlage, 75, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on March 29, 2024, at John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.Local arrangements are under the direction of PATHWAY-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 411 Union Avenue, Moberly, Missouri 65270 (660) 263-7284. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.pathwaymemorial.com.

Delmar Norbert Nilges

Delmar Norbert Nilges

Mar 28, 2024

Delmar Norbert Nilges, age 84, of Mexico, Missouri, passed away on March 28, 2024, at Missouri Veterans Home, in Mexico, Missouri.

Delmar was born on January 18, 1940, in St. Thomas, Missouri, to Herman and Sarah (Gerling) Nilges. He graduated from Helias High School in 1958 and from Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri in 1972 with a degree in Business Administration. 

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