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Margaret Lucille Marburger Litzman, 96, of Belton, died Thursday, December 25, 2025 in a Belton nursing and rehab center. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Monday, December 29, 2025 at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Beatrice Donnie Holton on November 122025 at home surrounded by her family. She was 83 years old. Donnie was a women whos life revolved around her family. She spent her days loving caring for and guiding her children grandchildren and g...

Ida Amanda Brekke, age 100, of Wittenberg, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Milestone Senior Living in Woodruff, Wisconsin.Ida was born on August 9, 1925, in Elderon, WI, the daughter of the late Emma and Ole R. Dobbe of Rosholt. She was the granddaughter of Berthine Isakson O...

A funeral service for Joe Don Huffaker, 83, of Jacksonville, is scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville with Robert Simpson, Jamie Slovacek, and Lorne Bain officiating. He will be laid to rest at Still Waters Memorial Gardens.Visitation will begin Fri...

Kevin Buck Darrell Sapp 78 of Valley Point WV passed away on Tuesday January 6 2026 at Mon General Hospital. He was born on August 31 1947 in Bobtown PA the youngest son of the late Bud Steen Sapp and Lalah Maude Stull Sapp. Buck worked as a general laborer for many different people and contracting ...

MEYER Mary E. Emerling suddenly November 19 2025 of Concord NY at the age of 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert Meyer. Loving mother of Ronald Mary Meyer Anna Daniel Crowell Steven Brianne and David Tracy Meyer. Loved grandmother of Ava Grace Elizabeth Bo Robert Tyler John Raymond Blake Emma ...

Christine “Tina” (Basile) McWilliams, 88, of Hopewell Township, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Heritage Valley, Beaver. PA.Born January 13, 1937, in Aliquippa, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria (Bologna) Basile.Tina was a lifelong member of Mary, Queen of Saints Paris...

Dolores more affectionately known as "Grandma" was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 28 2025. Dolores was preceded in passing by her husband Philip Churpek her daughter Christine Johnson parents George and Lily Hoffman sister Wilma Hoffman stepmom Irene Hoffman granddaughter Cher...

Yvonne Lillias Arnett Byrd of Buckeye Arizona formerly of East Bernstadt Kentucky was born on September 28 1937 in Oneida Kentucky and departed this life on December 20 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Brownlow Arnett Sr. and Fannie Hensley Arnett. Yvonne was a devoted educator having ...

Karen Anne Hickman aged 71 of Shoals Indiana passed away at her residence on Sunday January 4 2025. Born on July 20 1954 in Loogootee Indiana she was the beloved daughter of John and Norma Wagner Hickman. Karen was a Gold Star sibling and lifetime member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. S...

On November 18 2025 James Everett Simmermon passed away peacefully in his sleep just four months shy of his 100th birthday. He was born in Arnold Pennsylvania on March 23 1926. Jim was the beloved son of the late Joseph Carl and Melba McGeary Simmermon. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Lo...

Charlie Reed, 82, of Sumner, died peacefully, Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Unity Point/Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, surrounded by his loving family.A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday, October 24, 2025, at Meadowbrook Country Club in Sumner. Private family ser...

Mrs. Elsie Meadows Hunter, of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, surrounded by her family, just 6 days after 94th birthday.She was born in the Paint Lick Community on January 7, 1932, the daughter of the late Earl & Margaret Lowe Meadows. At a young age, Elsie worked for a varie...

Prentiss Wayne Cowart (A.K.A. Pop and PW), 70, of Hattiesburg passed away peacefully into the arms of our Savior on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Providence Baptist Church from 9:30 A.M. until service time at 11:30 A.M. followed by burial in Provi...

Martha Smith Reyer Knight, age 82, formerly of Poplarville, MS and Bogalusa, LA, left this life on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 10 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. at Serenity Missionary Baptist Church in Poplarville with services immediat...

With deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Bobby Pete Hardy who left us on December 25th at the age of 77. Known for his tough sometimes gruff exterior Pete was a man of great strength and even greater heart. Beneath the rugged surface he possessed a heart of gold and a spirit that ear...

Paul Bernard Dickie Ammonette Sr. affectionately called The Bull age 85 passed away peacefully at his home on December 26 2025 in Alton Illinois. Born on August 15 1940 in Farmington Missouri Paul was the son of Elmer and Idelle Amonette. He grew up in a closeknit family alongside his siblings who p...

Joanne Caldwell 93 of Bonham Texas passed away on December 14 2025. She was born on May 12 1932 in Farmersville Texas to the late Elton Hugh LeFevre and Ferrell James Morrow LeFevre. Joanne was a member of the First Baptist Church of Denton Texas. Joanne is survived by son George Caldwell Jr. of Wyl...

Elizabeth Bette Stone the daughter of the late George B. and Martha Doris Townsend was born on August 8 1927 in South Bend Indiana. At the age of 98 she peacefully departed this earthly life on Tuesday January 06 2026 at Memorial Hospital. On August 17 1957 Elizabeth was united in holy matrimony to ...

Ted was born on May 20 1938 to Edwin J. Allen and Margaret Louise Fernald Allen of Pittsfield MA. As a youth he was fascinated by all things nature and science exploring the woods and skies of Berkshire County. He graduated from The Hotchkiss School in 1956 from Yale university in 1960. After comple...

2014 the world said goodbye to my beloved cherished son Miles Ryan Hartford. He will always be remembered for his quick smile dancing eyes love of life and love of family. His best times were spent with his family friends enjoying the outdoors particularly at the water at the beach. His children we...

Roxie Akin Williams age 69 of Burkesville Kentucky passed away on Friday December 5 2025 at her home. Roxie was born on November 26 1956 in Cumberland County KY to the late Jesse Ritchey Akin and Allie Irene Poindexter Akin. She was a member of Ashlock Church of Christ and a former employee of Cumbe...

Annie Mae Jernigan Hill 99 of Colerain North Carolina went home to be with her Lord on December 25 2025 while residing at Three Rivers Health Rehabilitation Center in Windsor NC. Born on September 25 1926 in Bertie County North Carolina Annie Mae was the daughter of George P. Jernigan and Melissa W...

Fanny A. Cracknell widow of John V. Cracknell died on June 15 2022. Born in New York City on June 5 1931 the fifth child and fourth daughter of Agnes Hutchinson and George W. Martin she graduated from Barnard College and received a Masters in Education from Antioch University. Mrs. Cracknell also re...

Thomas P. ODonnell was born on January 26 1959 in an emergency delivery in Camden at the base of the Ben Franklin bridge on the way to Misericordia Hospital. He died September 13 2020 at peace after a valiant battle with glioblastoma multiforme. He was the loving son of the late John J. and the late...

Herbert Ray Decker son of Arthur Otto and Delphia May Caudle Decker was born March 16 1945 in Pulaski County Missouri and departed this life December 29 2025 in Springfield Missouri at the age of eighty years. Herb made a profession of faith in Christ and at the time of his passing had been a longti...

George E. Dahmer age 75 of Pleasant Hill Missouri passed away peacefully on December 25 2025 at Silverado of Lees Summit surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Nevada Missouri on February 16 1950 the son of George T. Dahmer and Mildred A. McKnight. Shortly after graduating from high sch...

Beloved husband of Kathy Barnes nee Donaldson loving father of Amy Matt Dickerson Anna Joseph Filla stepfather of Michael Amy Short and Justin Adams grandfather of Lucas McNeal Max Filla Blake Filla Jacob Dickerson Andrew Short Tyler Baylee Short Grace Short Caleb Short and Braylen Adams greatgrandf...

Gale Franklin Strother, age 91, of Crystal City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri. He was born September 1, 1934, near California, Missouri, the eldest son of the late Blanche (nee Wood) and George Hamilton Strother.He is survived by...

With heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Maria Kossl on December 19 2025. Maria was a caring loving mother and a proud grandmother to six grandsons. She faced every challenge life sent her way with remarkable strength determination and unwavering commitment to her...