Area Obituaries

Karen J. Stuhlman, 88, of Jefferson City, MO, formerly of Palmyra, MO passed away at 9:55 PM, Friday, November 7, 2025, at Stone Bridge Senior Living Oak Tree in Jefferson City, MO. Jefferson City Services: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson City, MO. Pastor Sam Powell will officiate. Friends and Family are invited to Karen’s visitation that will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the church. Palmyra Services: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 14, 2025,…

G. William “Bill” Goldinger, Jr., 76, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 4:34 PM, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his son’s home in Philadelphia, MO. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Rev. Steve Barker will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra, MO. Friends and Family are invited to Bill’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Arrangements are under the direction…

Lou Ella Doscher Begley Hunt, 93, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 2:18 PM, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her home in Hannibal, MO. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 14, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hannibal, MO. Pastor Eric Carlson will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra, MO. Friends and Family are invited to Lou Ella’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, MO. Lou Ella was born March 30, 1932, in Ewing,…

Donald W. Bestman, 90, of The Villages, Florida, was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home, with his beloved wife of 66 years, Charlotte, tenderly by his side. Don’s life was a testament to faith, devotion, and quiet strength. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose legacy of love and integrity will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. At his request, his body will be cremated, and a Celebration of Life gathering may be held at a future date. He was a faithful…

John Buckman Obituary (written by John Buckman on 6-13-2021) January 10, 1944-October 7, 2025 – 81 years young John Maurice Buckman was born January 10, 1944, at St Elizabeth’s Hospital, Hannibal Missouri to Agnes Virgina Adam and Maurice Bernard Buckman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palmyra, MO. Fr. Gerald Kaimann will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Jospeh Catholic Cemetery in Palmyra, MO. Friends and Family are invited to John’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be held from 4:00 PM – 7:00…

James “Jim” F. O’Bryan, 87, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 4:09 PM, Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his home in Hannibal, MO. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 30, 2025, at James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, MO. Pastor Mark Carpenter will officiate. Military Honors will be provided my Emmette J.…

Charles W. Burkhardt, 82, of Palmyra, MO, passed away at 8:12 PM, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his home in Palmyra, MO. Funeral Services with full military honors performed by Boots-Dickson Post #174 of the American Legion will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra,…

Rhonda Mae VanNice, age 54, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 7:02 pm Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday October 1, 2025, at Mission Hill Baptist Church in Palmyra, MO. Burial will be in the Palmyra Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation celebrating Rhonda’s life will be…

Wanda Madden, 94, of Palmyra, MO, passed away at 8:54 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 6, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palmyra, MO. Fr. Gerald Kaimann will officiate. Burial will follow at…

Charles “Chuck” C. Hoehne, 92, of Palmyra, MO, passed away at 12:27 AM, Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his home. Graveside Services with full military honors performed by Boots- Dickson Post #174 of the American Legion. will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, September 22, 2025, at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra, MO. Pastor Wes Gehrke…