Area Obituaries

  Nathan Avery Herold, 54, of Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 6:15 PM, Sunday, September 22, 2024, at his home.  Friends and family are invited to Nathan’s Life Celebration at a visitation was held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, Mo.  A graveside service…

  Louise J. Gottman, 67, of Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 4:49 PM, Monday, September 23, 2024, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo.  Friends and Family are invited to Louise’s Life Celebration at a visitation was held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Friday, September 27, 2024, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra. …

  Donald Gene Malson, 76, of Columbia, Missouri passed away on September 15, 2024 at Boone Hospital. He was born on October 26, 1947 in St. Joseph, Missouri; a son of the late Lester and Alma (Denham) Malson. He was united in marriage to Susan Lutz on December 22, 1974.  He attended Highland Jr. College…

Richard Neil Hettinger, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on September 20, 2024, in rural Philadelphia, Missouri. Born on April 25, 1943, to William and Mabel House Hettinger in rural Edina, Missouri. Richard lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to his passions.  Richard graduated from Edina Public School in 1961. On…

Bonnie Lee Smith, 89 of Canton, Missouri passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Lewis County Nursing Home at Canton.  The daughter of Otis and Ruby (Dye) Blaine was born on May 26, 1935 in Bible Grove, Missouri.  She was united in marriage to Leonard W. Smith on May 22, 1971 at Canton, Missouri.…

Elizabeth “Betty” Thomas Franklin, 93, of Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 11:25 AM, Monday, September 16, 2024, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra.  Friends and family are invited to Betty’s Life Celebration at a visitation was held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, September 20, 2024, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra. …

Gary Keith James, 77, of Palmyra, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, with his family by his side..  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, September 23, 2024 at Grand View Funeral Home. Pastor Paul Reese will officiate. Burial with full Military Honors provided by Palmyra Legion Post #174, will be in…

Murray Lee Childers, 84, of Ponca City, Okla., formerly of Palmyra, Mo., passed away, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.  Murray was born October 18, 1939 in Alton, Ill., a son of Earle M. and Helen Cummings Childers. He married Roswitha White on July 20, 1963 and later…

Marita Ann Reiff, 88, of Palmyra, MO passed away at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO.  Friends and Family are invited to Marita’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, September 13, 2024, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel…

James “Jim” Ford, 87, of Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 7:30 AM, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home.  Friends and Family are invited to Jim’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra,  A funeral service…