Area Obituaries

Michael Allen Hamlin, age 75, of Edina, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri. He was born in Kirksville, Missouri, on March 18, 1951, the son of Ralph Allen and Mildred Walter Hamlin. He was united in marriage to Roma Turpin in 1973, and to this union two sons were born, Michael Shane Hamlin and Ronald Allen Hamlin. On December 26, 1986, in Edina, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Theresa Allen and to this union, Allen Travis Hamlin was born. Surviving are his wife, Theresa Hamlin of Edina, MO; his mother, Mildred Hamlin of Edina,…

Clayton Alfred Hustead, age 87, of Colony, Missouri, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Born June 8, 1939, in Colony, Missouri, to parents, Granville David and Mary Isalona Hustead. Clayton was united in marriage to Carrol Jean Tibbs, February 6, 1959, in Gorin, Missouri, and to this union four children were born. Surviving are his wife, Carrol, of Colony and three daughters, Christy (Rocky) Riekeberg of Colony, MO, Carla (Ash) Hustead of Edina, MO, and Cherrie (Larry) Fraley of Edina, MO; daughter-in-law, Gale Hustead of Colony; one brother-in-law, Dean (Beverly) Tibbs of Eagen,…

Eugene “Gene” Yoakum, 86, of Brashear, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at his residence north of Hurdland, Missouri. Gene was born March 23, 1940, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Orvie Leon and Agnes Theresa Rodey Yoakum. He attended Black Rural School before graduating from the Hurdland High School in the Class of 1958. On December 22, 1962, in Edina, Missouri, he married Reta Frances Rowlison, and they made their home north of Hurdland, Missouri. He farmed his entire life, was a NFO member and was a hog buyer for them for several years. He served on the…

Gayle “Lynn” Parton, age 65, of Marshall, Missouri, formerly of Edina, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, in Marshall. Surrounded by her loved ones peacefully. She was born September 1, 1960, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Bernard Cleo “Barney” and Marjorie Louise “Marge” Duggins Parton. Lynn was raised in Edina, Missouri, where she received her education graduating from Knox County High School. After High School she attended Moberly Area Community College where she graduated with a Registered Nursing Degree. Lynn worked as an RN at Fitzgibbon Hospital for 8 years on Med Surg, in Marshall, MO, from there…

In loving memory of Stephen L. Hunolt, age 77, who passed away March 16, 2026. On June 5, 2026, Steve’s family gathered at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, where Steve was laid to rest with military honors. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam during the war. Steve was born July 5, 1948, to Richard E. Hunolt and Helen M. Hunolt, formerly of Edina, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard M. Hunolt; grandparents Thomas A. Hunolt and Nell Scearce Hunolt of Edina, and J. Albert…

Janice Kay Browning, age 74, of Knox City, Missouri, passed away Monday May 25, 2026. She was born December 12, 1951, in Quincy, Illinois, to Louis Earl and Opal Marie Huges. She was united in marriage to John Raymond Totsch who passed away April 30, 1979. To that union, four children were born, Robbie Earl, Michelle Marie, Michael Raymond, and Jason Seldon. In 1980, she was united in marriage to Sandy Gene Browning in Knox City, Missouri, and to this union, Rex Dean was born. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin brothers, David and Daniel Postal; her…

Patricia Ann Pinson, age 96, of Edina, Missouri, passed away May 31, 2026, in the LaBelle Manor Care Center in LaBelle, Missouri. She was born April 23, 1930, in Alsey, Illinois, the daughter of Lewis Roy and Lola Lucille Coats Day. She was united in marriage to Jesse Ray Pinson, on August 13, 1950, in Kirksville, Missouri, and he preceded her in death on February 19, 1993. Patricia was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Thomas Roy Pinson and David Ray Pinson, two grandsons, Scott and Josh Pinson, one granddaughter Julie Diane Pinson and two sisters Judith…

Layton Kenneth “Kenny” Roberts, 93, of Macon, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Boone Hospital in Columbia. Born on November 10, 1932, in Mendon, Missouri, he was the son of James Layton Roberts and Delma Ruth (Blackman) Roberts. Kenny was a proud graduate of Rothville High School and continued his education at Northeast Teachers College, earning a master’s degree. He devoted his life to education, serving as a teacher, coach, and administrator from 1958 until 1990 in numerous Missouri communities, including Novinger, Marceline, Lebanon, LaBelle, Knox County, Canton, Linn County, Fairfax, Cairo, St. Clair, and Bosworth.…

Kevin Lynn Rhoades, age 66, of Clarence, Missouri, passed away at his home in Clarence on May 23, 2026. Kevin was born September 2, 1959, in Novelty, Missouri, the son of Elmore Clinton and Alice Lodema Hudson Rhoades. He was united in marriage to Karen Samantha Jo Fierge in January 2016, in Clarence, Missouri. Kevin attended school at Novelty, Missouri. He had been employed with Keith March Trucking in Macon, Missouri, for several years. For the past 12 years he resided in Macon, Missouri. Kevin was a much-loved husband and grandfather. Kevin enjoyed fishing and camping. Surviving are his wife…

JV Norton, age 88, of Knox City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, MO. He was born December 25, 1937, in rural Knox City, Missouri, the son of Johnnie Lee and Vadah Belle Matticks Norton. JV was united in marriage to Joyce Ann Layman in Knox City, MO on March 23, 1958. JV attended White Oak School and graduated from Knox City High School in 1955. After graduating from high school JV worked with the FBI in St. Louis, MO but his true calling was to return to the farm in…