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Merlene Linder
(Jul 05, 1939 - Nov 10, 2025)
Merlene Linder, age 86, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born July 5, 1939, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Merl and Pauline (Wilson) Plumlee. On August 30, 1973, in La Plata, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Neil Linder, who preceded her in death on April 25, 2021.
Also preceding her in death were her parents.
Surviving are six children, Karen (Travis) Gilmore, Kendall (Brenda) Williams, Koni (Carl) Hagar, all of La Plata, Missouri, Alan (Brenda) Linder of Green Castle, Missouri, Sherri (Dan Welby) Lindquist of St. Louis, Missouri, and Jeanna (Steve) Delgado of Tempe, Arizona; fourteen grandchildren, Staci (Cassarius Meeks) Hanton of Columbia, Missouri; Karla (Jeremiah) Jackson, Wendi (Brenton) Travis, all of La Plata, Missouri; Hali (Carli) Wear of Carthage, Illinois; Renee Adams, of La Plata, Missouri; Jesse (Chasity) Peavler of Atlanta, Missouri; Brent Williams ...
Ruth Ann Easley
(Jan 01, 1944 - Oct 17, 2025)
Ruth Ann Easley of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Friday, October 17, 2025.
Born January 1, 1944 in Stoutsville, Missouri, she was the middle daughter of Frank and Gladys Vaughn.
On February 18, 1962 she wed Garry Jackson Easley in La Plata, Missouri.
Ruth is survived by her husband Garry of 64 years, two children David (Beth) Easley, Denise (John) Bilyeu; four grandchildren, Allison (Lucas) Davis, Michael (Kelli) Easley, Tyler Emery, Nicole Emery; three great-grandchildren, Addison Davis, Josephine Emery, Baby Davis due in February; two sisters, Jo (Bill) Harison, Linelle (Harold) Collins; and sister-in-law, Denise Easley.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and in-laws Leland and Hazel Easley, Larry and Doris Easley and Jerry Easley.
Ruth was a 1961 graduate of La Plata High School. Ruth's greatest joy was spending time with her family, grand-children, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10 ...
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Carol Francis Simons
(Feb 03, 1962 - Oct 23, 2025)
Carol Francis Simons, age 63, of La Plata, Missouri, died Thursday, October 23,2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Born February 3, 1962, in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of Ernest Allen and Juanita Ada (Boyles-Coe) Baker.
Surviving is her significant other, Mark Powell of La Plata, Missouri; daughter, April Teel of Moberly, Missouri; and her dogs, Snowflake, and Layla.
Her parents and dog, Snowball preceded her in death.
Carol enjoyed reading, puzzles ...
Darlene Doris Findling
(Mar 03, 1930 - Oct 10, 2025)
Darlene Doris Findling, age 95, of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Brunswick Nursing Home in Brunswick, Missouri.
Born March 3, 1930, near Novelty, Missouri, the daughter of Lonnie and Leona (Lea) Campbell. On June 12, 1955, in Knox County, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Leo Findling who preceded her in death on January 26, 2025.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, Ellis and Otho ...
Jerry Odell Sylvara
(Mar 30, 1941 - Oct 01, 2025)
Jerry O’Dell Sylvara was born in Brookfield, Missouri on March 30, 1941 the son of Richard and Olive Ruby (Nee) Lefler Sylvara. Jerry was married to Pam Baker Sylvara for 17 years, from the union they welcomed three children, Dr John Tod (Dr Karen) Sylvara, of Kirksville, Missouri, Tina Loree Rinaldi of Pensacola, Florida, and Jason Troy Sylvara of Des Moines, Iowa, all surviving. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, John and James “Jimmy” Sylvara ...
