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Gene Thomas Austin, 65, most recently of Taos, Missouri, but truly a man of the world, went home to Jesus with his loved ones by his side on May 23, 2023. Born May 14, 1958 in Moberly, Missouri, to the late Robert Lewis Austin and Janice (Huntsman) Austin, of Cairo, Missouri, Gene grew up on the family farm learning, working, traveling and playing with his parents and three siblings, Kent, Elaine, and Brad. Gene was a standout student and serviceable athlete at Northeast R-IV in Cairo. He...

Nina Sue (Neal) Sumpter, age 82, of Moberly, MO, passed away surrounded by family on May 20, 2023. Sue was born on June 24, 1940 in Harrisburg, MO, to William “Bill” Neal and Gracie Lee Crutchfield. On July 5, 1960, she married Vernon Sumpter in Moberly, MO. They would have celebrated 63 years of marriage this year. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church. Sue worked several different jobs over the years including waitressing, cafeteria server at MRMC, and factory work as...

Russell W. Minnis, 65, of Higbee passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, May 21, 2023.  He was born, March 12, 1958 to the union of Wendell “Dean” and Mary (James) Minnis. Russell spent his life driving a semi and working on all things that can be repaired with two hands. His best talents by far was his ability to make people smile and taking care of his greatest love, his wife. He’d quite literally give someone the shirt off of his back if it would help them. He loved...

Evelyn Nadine (Elliott) Samp, a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, MO, passed away, May 9, 2023, at the age of 99. She was born, June 24, 1923, in Darksville, MO, to the union of Elmer and Christeen (Harlan) Elliott.  On August 18, 1943, she married Lloyd Samp. Evelyn was a beloved member of the Jacksonville Cairo Unity Christian Church for almost seven decades. She was a resident of The Westbury in Columbia, MO, where she eagerly awaited her 100th birthday in a few weeks....

Helen Marie Wegs, 96, passed away of natural causes Saturday, May 6, 2023, National Nurses Day, at her home in Moberly, MO. She was born August 31, 1926 in Tulsa, OK to E.J. and Ona (Doughman) Wegs. The Wegs family later moved to Moberly where she spent her youth and early adult years, and considered it her hometown. She became a Registered Nurse,  Before receiving her Honorable Discharge she had proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years as a Flight Nurse, Charge...

Edward Warren Thomas, 80, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born in Mattoon, IL , February 21, 1943 to Russell E. and Doris ( Hinton) Thomas. He was baptized and was a member of General Baptist Church in Mattoon, IL. They moved to Missouri in 1955. Edward graduated from Madison High School in 1961. He married Nance Ann Ware on May 29, 1964. He is survived by Nancy and their five daughters, Cynthia (Dave) Harkey of Macks Creek, MO, Christina (Bill) Luntsford of Moberly, MO,...

James N. "Jim" Bomleny, 80, of Cairo, Missouri, passed away, April 26,2023. Jim was born, January 10,1943, in Sycamore, Illinois, to Paul & Anna Mae (Mount) Bomleny. He moved from Illinois to Cairo Missouri and graduated from Cairo High School. Jim served in the United States Air Force and worked on B52 aircraft during his service while stationed in Colorado and Arkansas. After his service, he moved back to Missouri to start a family and work with his father on their...

Loretta A. Buehrle, 68, of Clark, MO. passed away at her home, Tuesday, April 25, 2023.   She was born to the union of Edwin E. and Judy (Spurling) Ragsdale,  November 2, 1954, in Moberly.  She is survived by her children, Scott Buehrle of Columbia and Kathryn Roberts and her husband Matthew, of Fort Belvoir, VA, her mother, Judy Thornburg, sisters Diane Ragsdale and Linda Ortman and her husband Tom, all of Moberly, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Loretta...

Patricia W. “Patty” Hewlett, 81, of Moberly, MO., died Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Patty was born March 22, 1942, in Webb City, MO., the daughter of Hal and Dorothy (Cady) Wise.  She and her sister, Ann, shared their parents’ passion for travel and learning and participating in their local community. She attended the University of Missouri and the University of Southern Mississippi and in 1962 married Joseph Hewlett.  They shared a daughter, Marcia Swain and her...

Keith Embree 84, of Moberly, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023. He was born October 15, 1938, to the union of Manson  and Opal (Johnston) Embree..  Keith is survived by his wife Peggy (Breid) Embree of the home, children, Greg Embree and his wife Jackie, of Rockmart, GA, David Patton  and his wife  Kathy of Moberly, Sabrina Campbell and her husband Rick Campbell of Atlanta, GA and Daryl Patton of Independence, MO, a sister, Sandy Blomberg  and her husband Steve of...