Delbert Lee Avery
Jun 8, 2026
Delbert Lee Avery, age 94, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away June 8, 2026, in Columbia, surrounded by family throughout his final weeks. Delbert was born on February 8, 1932, in Thompson, Missouri, the only child of Chester Lee and Pearl Aline (Groves) Avery, and lived a life that reflected the strength and character of his generation.
Delbert...
Mont Arther Gilbert
Jun 8, 2026
Mont Arther Gilbert, 63, of Montgomery City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Mont was born on January 8, 1963, in Bellflower, Missouri, to Arther William Gilbert and Vera "Daisy" Mae (Day) Gilbert. He was raised in Bellflower, where he developed the strong work ethic and dedication that would define his...
John Lewis Hall
Jun 4, 2026
John Lewis Hall was born May 4, 1939, at Mexico, MO to Joe Lewis and Frances Elizabeth (Moore) Hall. He entered his heavenly home on June 4, 2026, at the age of 87.
John lived his entire life on the family farm near Mineola, except for the time spent at college and in the military.
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Gerald Scott Hesterberg
May 24, 2026
Gerald Scott Hesterberg, 52, of New Florence, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born in Mexico to Delbert Lee Hesterberg, Sr. and Mary Ruth (Linke) Hesterberg. Throughout his life, Gerald worked many different jobs. He spent time working in mining, attended school to become a lineman,...
Kathleen Marie Link
May 22, 2026
Kathleen Marie Link, 75, of Jonesburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 22, 2026.
She was born on November 21, 1950, in St. Louis, to William Deuser and Lorraine (Tobin) Deuser.
Kathleen dedicated 16 years of her life working as a front desk clerk for Baymont Inn & Suites. She truly loved...
Randy Allen Cregar
May 20, 2026
Randy Allen Cregar, 50, of Wellsville, MO passed away at his home on May 20, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Reach Community Church in Montgomery City, MO. All who knew and loved him are invited to attend and share their condolences and their memories of...
Betty Beniece Gotcher
May 18, 2026
Betty Beniece Gotcher, 88, of Eureka, Missouri, formerly of Montgomery City, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at St. Andrew's at Francis Place.
She was born on April 10, 1938, in Frisbee, the daughter of Thomas Nelson Smith and Betty Myrtle (Britt) Smith. On June 13, 1970, she married Clyde Edmond Gotcher, in Montgomery City, Missouri ...
Janet Ferguson Hall
May 15, 2026
Janet Ferguson Hall, 90, of Mexico, formerly of Montgomery City, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at her home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, at Schlanker Funeral Home with Pastor Susan Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery City Cemetery.
Visitation is Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time...
Marilyn Phyllis Fleetwood
May 4, 2026
Marilyn Phyllis Fleetwood 87, died, May 4, 2026, at her home in Montgomery City, Missouri.
Mrs. Fleetwood was born October 24, 1938 at Walker, MO, the daughter of Harvey Benton McCrory and Edna Newland McCrory. She lived on a farm near Columbia, MO from 1943 to 1968 and has resided in Montgomery City for the past 58...
Monte Ray Bethel
Apr 26, 2026
Monte Ray Bethel, 82, of Montgomery City, Missouri, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
He was born on January 21, 1944, in New Florence, Missouri, to Kenneth Bethel and Martha (Prior) Bethel.
Monte proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He entered service on August 31, 1961, and...