Area Obituaries
Gloria T. Baggett
Gloria T. Baggett, 88, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 1 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. Gloria was born in Clayton, Mo., to William and Lena T. Berra Eller. She was married to Kenneth Joseph Baggett on June 24, 1952, in Overland, Mo. He preceded her in death on June…
Read MoreEdward F. “Pat” Murphy
Edward F. “Pat” Murphy passed away peacefully at home in Clinton, Iowa, early Jan. 14, 2021, surrounded by family following a courageous battle with cancer. He and his wife were long-time residents of Savanna, Ill. Pat will be dearly missed by his wife, Ann; son, David (Kim Gregory) Murphy, Fulton, Ill.; daughter, Erin…
Read MoreKenneth C. McKinley
Kenneth C McKinley, 82, of Hannibal, Mo., passed away at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Mo. A memorial service with full military rites, performed by American Legion Post #174 Boots-Dickson, will be at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra. Pastor…
Read MoreBonnie J. (Smyser) Glendinning
Bonnie J. (Smyser) Glendinning, 93, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 11:05 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra. Bonnie was born Dec. 18, 1927, in Durham, Mo., to Thomas (Tommy) Wainwright and Elnora Mae Wenneker Smyser. She was married to Leroy William Glendinning on June 1, 1952, at Emerson Baptist…
Read MoreWanda L. Hamilton
Wanda L. Hamilton, 70, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 6:56 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra. The family is being served by Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra.
Read MoreSue V. (Denish) Swisher
Sue V. (Denish) Swisher, 98, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 11:55 a.m., Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO. Sue was born April 28, 1922, in rural Durham, Mo., to Vern and Wilma Abell Denish. She was married to Maynard R. Swisher on Aug. 15, 1943, at the family farm…
Read MoreCharles “Wayne” Allen
Charles “Wayne” Allen, 83, passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2021, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. Wayne, the son of Herbert and Carol Allen, was born Sept. 30, 1937 in Meredosia, Ill. He and his wife, Marilyn, recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Wayne is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of the home;…
Read MoreJames R. “Jim” Bohon
James R. “Jim” Bohon, 73, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 3:07 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. Jim was born Feb. 26, 1947, in Quincy, Ill., to Edward Ray and Alice Francis Cobb Bohon Darnell. He was married to Loretta M. Perry on July 19, 1964. She survives. Other…
Read MoreCarol Ann (Sharkey) Gottman
Carol Ann (Sharkey) Gottman, 81, Monroe City, Mo., passed away at 5 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Monroe Manor in Paris, Mo. Carol Ann was born April 12, 1939, in Hannibal, Mo., to Edward E. and Mildred V. Coleman Sharkey. She was married to Richard “Dick” W. Gottman on Sept. 7, 1957, at Zion…
Read MoreEarl Richmond Ensminger
Earl Richmond Ensminger, 92, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 11:40 a.m., Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra. Earl was born Sep. 25, 1928, in Hannibal, Mo., to Erven Richmond and Marie Retti Ensminger. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Anne Olson (Charles), Rockford, Ill.; Nancy Headlee (Bob Pasternack), Boulder…
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