Obituaries

Dr. Mark Stephen O’Brien, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, physician and teacher, passed away peacefully on June 13th, 2025, at the age of 71.

Charles Lee O’Reilly passed away peacefully at his home near Powersville, MO, on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 88 years.   

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie Louise Thompson, who left this world on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the age of 76.

Mabel Virginia Torrey, of Unionville, MO, passed away at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville, MO on June 4, 2025, after 106 years of a life filled with adventure, love, inspiration, and service to her family, church, and community.

Judith Ilene Skipper, 80 of Walnut Shade, MO passed away with her family by her side at her home on June 4th, 2025.

Nicky Nelson Michael, 67, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with amyloidosis.

William Dwaine Fleshman, age 90, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Putnam County Memorial Hospital.

Sandra Sue Gilworth, 70, of Unionville, MO, was welcomed by her Lord and Savior on May 24th, 2025.

Wayne Leon Veach Jr passed away at home in the early morning hours of May 23, 2025.

Carl Edward Gower of Unionville, MO transitioned peacefully from his earthly life to his new heavenly home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Northeast Regional Hospital, Kirksville, MO.

Wanda Charlene was born to Lola Leo Forbes McIntire and Ora McIntire on October 30, 1934. She was born at her Grandparents home at 23rd and Monroe Streets in Unionville, Missouri. She was raised with love by her Daddy, Earl Stanley Brown and Lola.

Gary Edward Lunsford, 90, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home.

Bradley Chase Penfield, age 27 of Kirksville, MO passed away with his family at his side on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

Pamela Kay Lunsford, age 70, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, in La Monte, Missouri with her family by her side.

Paul Edwin “Eddie” Burkhiser, 79, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.