Area Obituaries

Linda Kay Clow, 68, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 5:10 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at her home in Palmyra. Linda was born Feb. 17, 1955, in Palmyra, to Marion and Goldie Elizabeth Crane Harris. She was married to Phillip Clow on April 7, 1972, at the Christian Church in Palmyra. He survives. Other survivors…

Rodney D. Bross, 66, formerly of Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 3:26 p.m., Friday, July 7, 2023,  in Mexico, Mo. Rodney was born Dec. 19, 1956, in Hannibal, Mo., to Denny M. And Betty Johnson Bross. Survivors include his mother, Betty Bross, Palmyra; brother, Mark Bross (Chris), Palmyra; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Rodney…

Edgar Lee Tuley Jr. “Eddie”, 70, Palmyra, Mo., passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at 3:57 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 2023, at his home in rural Palmyra. Eddie was born Aug. 20, 1952, in Hannibal, Mo., to Edgar Lee Tuley Sr. and Mildred Nadine Ragar Tuley. He was married to Kathy May O’Leary on…

Jackie L. Lake, 74, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, June 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Jackie was born Oct. 22, 1948, in Emerson, Mo., to Jabes and Dorothy Dowell Lake. Survivors include her children, Mari Lake, Hannibal, Mo.; and Raymond Lake (Sherry), Palmyra; brothers, Marvin Lake (Lula Mae), Center, Mo.;…

Carole “Kaye” Frankenbach, 81, Hannibal, Mo., passed away at 12:52 a.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal. Kaye was born Aug. 11, 1941, in Hannibal, to Norwood and Alice Cary Eger. She was married to Robert “Bob” Frankenbach on Dec. 27, 1958, in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death on…

Cherie Lynn Eston, 53, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 12:20 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra. Cherie was born July 25, 1969, in Palmyra, to Leroy and Mabel Bell Eston. Survivors include her mother, Mabel Eston, Palmyra; brothers, Carlos Eston, Palmyra; and Michael Eston (Laquata), Frisco, Texas; two aunts,…

Velma Lee Singleton, 96, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 7:19 p,m,m Monday, June 19, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family at her home in Palmyra. Velma was born May 26, 1927, in Palmyra, to William A. and Edna Lee Bowles Johnson. She was married to Bernie Dwight Singleton on Oct. 11, 1948. He…

Charles Edward Bryant, 82 Phoenix, Ariz., died June 8, 2023. Charles was born Feb. 5, 1941, in Palmyra, Mo., a son of Helen Louise and Nathaniel Bryant Sr.   He graduated from Palmyra High School in 1958. He was KHMO basketball player of the year, 1957-58.   After high school, he served in the United…

Audrey Jane Quilling Dent, whose love of family, Christ, music and humanity impacted all who were blessed to know her, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on June 9, 2023, in her home in Emerson, Mo. She was 76. Born the first of four children to Elizabeth and Bill Quilling in Hannibal, Mo., Audrey lived most…

Megan Diane Battle, 49, Hannibal, Mo., passed away at 11:33 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal. Megan was born Feb. 18, 1974, in Hannibal, to Bruce Battle and Mary Bousman Battle. Survivors include her parents, Bruce and Mary Battle, Hannibal; her two sisters, Beth Ruhl (Greg), Hannibal; and Laura Gladney…