Central High School Missouri Alumni Obituaries

Hugh Frank Coker November 9 1947January 9 2026 a decorated Vietnam veteran devoted Oklahoma football fan and an extraordinarily loving husband father grandfather and brother passed away while surrounded by family on January 9 2026. Frank began his 78 years of life and service to others on November 9...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leanna Kaye Schilling Jackson, 72, of Lee’s Summit, MO. She passed away on November 30, 2025 after a long illness.Born in Springfield, MO on August 8, 1953, Leanna was the eldest of three children and devoted daughter to the late Elroy and Joe...

James R. “Jim” Holmes, Jr., of Lockwood, MO, departed this life on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in the Good Shepherd Community Care and Rehabilitation Facility at the age of 86.He was born on November 19, 1939 in Tulsa, OK to James R. Holmes, Sr. and Elizabeth (Riley) Holmes. Jim graduated from Centr...

Beverly A. Ghan age 75 of Warsaw Missouri passed away Sunday January 4 2026 at the Lincoln Community Care Center. She was born on January 16 1950 the daughter of Edward Earl Dority and Edna Marie Kiser Dority. Beverly grew up in Climax Springs and graduated early as the Valedictorian of her high sch...

Dixie Jennine Poppen 87 of Cole Camp Missouri formerly of Milbank South Dakota passed away on Wednesday October 22nd 2025 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp Missouri. She was born on December 21st 1937 in Champaign Illinois a daughter of Paul and Helen McGaughey McGuire. Dixie grew up and at...

Rhonda graduated from Central High School in Springfield MO in 1971. She married Terry Lee McIntosh on December 21 1970 and to this union two sons were born Danny Lee and Scott Alan McIntosh. Her family all moved to Stone County MO around 1973. They worked the tourist area of Branson MO for many yea...

Charlene H McIntosh 76 of Maryville MO died November 15 2025 at the Maryville Living Center in Maryville. Charlene was born on August 19 1949 in Cameron MO to Charles H. and Darlene Winslow McIntosh. They preceded her in death. She grew up in Hamilton MO graduating from Penney High School with the c...

Laura Ellen Gudde Atkins was born on July 3 1946 in Warrensburg Missouri to Chris and Katie Mae Gudde. She passed away at the age of 79 on January 12 2026 surrounded by love leaving behind a legacy of service faith family and quiet dedication. She attended Centerview Grade School and graduated from ...

James Marcus "Toby" Singleton 87 of Leeton Missouri passed away Tuesday December 16th 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence Missouri. Jim was born August 28 1938 in Shelby North Carolina the son of Erwin Ernest Singleton and Cora "Ann" Austell Singleton. He was raised in Shelby North Ca...

Thomas Junior Steele died peacefully in his "tiny" home on December 31 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born March 16 1927 in Knob Noster Missouri to Thomas Alex Steele and Pearl Mae Hitchens Steele Toms formative years were spent in the church. Tom would help load coal and stock the church on ...

With sadness love and profound gratitude the family of Nina Penny Balsam announces her passing on April 25 2022 at the age of 70 after a battle with Alzheimers Disease. Nina was living in Topsham ME but spent most of her life in St. Louis MO. Nina was born on November 1 st 1951 to Milton and Marcia ...

He was born August 21 1927 in Boston Massachusetts to John Campbell Gordon DeWolfe and Miriam Elbridge Ford DeWolfe. After graduating from Medford High School in Medford Massachusetts he enrolled at Tufts College. Prior to graduation in 1950 he served in the U.S. Army. He earned an AB in Government ...

Angelo Capritta, 102, of Schaumburg, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025.Angelo was born on April 4, 1923 to Sicilian immigrants Gaetano and Caroline Capritta in Schenectady, NY. Angelo was the oldest of 4 children, including Tony, Connie, and Bea. They are now all reunited in he...

Kelly Jo Gillispie Wigginton 41 of Uniontown formerly of New Stanton passed away suddenly on Thursday November 27 2025. She was born August 161984 the daughter of Erick and Lisa Wigginton of New Stanton. Kelly went to Hempfield High School she was in the ski club and also attended Central Westmorela...

Terry Monroe Williams age 77 passed away peacefully on Saturday January 3 2026 at his home in Pocatello Idaho surrounded by his beloved family. Terry was born on October 30 1948 in Malad Idaho to Dan C. Williams and LaZell DeMill Williams. He loved growing up in Malad where he graduated with the Cla...

Hal Randy Williams age 71 of Galveston passed from this life Friday January 2 2026 while at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Funeral services are 100pm Saturday January 17 2026 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston with Entombment to follow at Lakeview Mausoleum in Galveston. The family wi...

Elaine Natzke Schmidt, 93, died peacefully Tuesday morning, October 14, 2025, at Parkview Estates in Wayside, Wisconsin. Born on June 3, 1932, at the family home in Wayside, Elaine Elsie Lydia Natzke was the eldest child of Amos and Loraine (Kiekhaefer) Natzke. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion...

Carole Lynn Henry 87 of Quitman passed away Monday September 29 2025 at McClelland Compassionate Care in Meridian. She was born Thursday November 4 1937. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday October 1 2025 at 1030 am at Newton County Memorial Gardens with Bro. Bob Followell officiating. She ...

Steven R. Tobben 60 of Washington Missouri passed away on January 2 2026. Steve was born on May 4 1965 in Washington the son of the late Robert G. Tobben and Mary ne Suttmoeller. He received his education at St. Francis Borgia High School and East Central College. Steve was employed by Sporlan Valve...

Michael Leon Stahl 67 of Washington passed away on December 15 2025. Michael son of the late Theodore Stahl and Marva Jean nee Baker was born on January 29 1958 in Aurora Colorado. He received his education from Washington High School East Central College Radio Broadcasting School and the University...

ObituaryMaurice Stone was born on June 13, 1959 to FranceneMitchell and lovingly adopted by Dr. Herman and Mary Stone ofJackson, TN.Maurice Stone received his formal education at Jackson Central –Merry High School in Jackson, TN.He furthered his education at Memphis State University forundergrad and...

Charita Manette Upkins passed away on Thursday December 11 2025. She was born on May 16 1966 the daughter of Betty Ann Carson. She is survived by her husband of nearly 30 years Louis Upkins and her two children Caleb Upkins and Zoe Upkins. Born and raised in Memphis Charita graduated from Central Hi...

Donald Louis Livasy 93 of Kansas City Missouri passed away peacefully at home on January 2 2026. He was born on June 5 1932 in Kansas City Missouri to Louis Livasy and Cecil Lorraine Livasy. Don grew up in Kansas City and graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1950. He went on to earn his u...

Mark graduated from Central High School in 1973 and earned an associate degree in electrical engineering. He retired after working for General Motors for 30 years. He was an avid Chiefs fan. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Vicky McElduff sistersinlaw Peggy McElduff and Diane OBrien brothersin...

Vera F. Chrismer 77 of Winfield Kansas passed away peacefully at her home on Friday evening January 2 2026. Vera Chrismer was born March 8 1948 in Alton Missouri the daughter of Wilburn and Blanche Burkhead. She was raised in Alton and received her early education there before moving with her family...

Roberta Lea Worden 90 of Greeley Colorado Formerly of Burlington passed away peacefully on December 10 2025 at Meadowview Care Center in Greeley. Born February 26 1935 in Liberty Missouri to Robert and Bernice Kirkhart Bixby. Roberta grew up as the middle child of three with an older sister Jeannie ...

Joyce was born on April 19 1948 in Aurora Missouri to Floyd and Mary Kelley. At a young age she moved with her family to Arkansas City Kansas where she grew up and attended school. Joyce flourished academically and socially going straight from high school into college where she earned her associate ...

Graveside services for Joe Eddie Brunt 86 of College Station TX will be held at 1000 AM on Saturday January 10 2026 at Weaver Cemetery with John Grigsby officiating. Visitation will be held the evening prior Friday January 9 2026 from 500 PM until 700 PM at Taylor Funeral Home. He was born September...

Mary Lee AntoineCox age 83 of Houston Texas passed away peacefully on December 29 2025 in Lake Charles Louisiana. Mary Lee was born on November 25 1942 to Loicy and Matthew Antoine in Washington Louisiana. She attended Washington High School and was a proud member of the Class of 1960. From her firs...

Dianne Lynn Boxer Weinman of Denver and Centennial Colorado passed away on January 4 2026. She was 77. A beloved wife for 56 years to Cary Weinman devoted and adored mother to Lisa John Butts Jason Yeva Aleksanyan Sember Alexander Laubin and Zachary. She was the cherished grandmother of Kate Adam Ro...