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Paul Felten, age 64, passed away on July 6, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis, MO. Paul Eugene Felten was born on May 17, 1962, in Fayette, MO.  He was one of five children born to Frankie Eugene and the late, Mildred Sue (Hill) Felten.  Paul graduated from Fayette High School with the class of 1980.  Paul furthered his education, earning several certifications for the various job titles he held.  Most notably, Paul worked for the City of Fayette for 20 ...

Sheila Sellmeyer, passed away peacefully, June 25, 2026, at Glasgow Gardens.  She was 95 years of age. Sheila Rachel Sellmeyer was born April 16, 1931 in Wien, Chariton County, MO.  She was the youngest of five children born to the late August and Mary (Kiefer) Palms.  Sheila attended and graduated from St. Joseph High School in Salisbury.  She proudly graduated a year ahead of schedule and was valedictorian of her class.  On September 2, 1950, Sheila married the ...

Rural Pilot Grove, MO resident, Norma Johnson, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on June 16, 2026. Norma (Garrett) Johnson was born September 14, 1939 in Callaway County, MO.  She was one of two children born to the late John “Jack” Anthony and Jewell (Benson) Garrett.  Norma attended and graduated from Fulton High School with the class of 1957.  She also attended William Woods University.  On September 16, 1961, Norma married Herbert Richard Johnson ...

Glasgow resident, Joyce Hunter, 73, passed away suddenly at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO on June 16, 2026. Joyce Elaine Hunter was born January 17, 1953 in Lubbock, TX.  She was one of five children born to the late, Charles C. and Phyllis A. (Haskamp) Painter.  Joyce attended and graduated from Mira Loma High School with the class of 1970.  She furthered her education, earning a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Sacramento State University.  Joyce ...

Linda Marie Wallace, lovingly known as “Peanut,” passed away peacefully at her home on June 9, 2026, at the age of 32. Linda was born on July 12, 1993, and soon after adopted by David and Sheila Wallace. She graduated from Fayette High School with the Class of 2012. Linda was born with physical disabilities and used a wheelchair throughout her life, but those who knew her know that her disability was only a small part of who she was. She was funny, stubborn, determined, and ...

Glasgow resident, Patricia Crowley, 86, passed away June 2, 2026 at Glasgow Gardens. Patricia Ann Crowley, affectionately known to family and friends as “Pat,” was born May 2, 1940 in Aholt, Chariton Co., MO.  She was one of five daughters born to the late Edmund and Anna (Roling) Suttner.  She attended school in Salisbury and graduated from St. Joseph High School with the class of 1958.  On October 13, 1960, Pat married the love of her life, Richard Crowley, at ...

Kenneth Estill "Kenny" Blakely, 93, of Fayette, MO passed away on May 30, 2026. Kenny was born on August 20, 1932, in Slater, Missouri, to Samuel G. and Anna Myrle (Richardson) Blakely. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Bonnie Lee Werner, on May 17, 1959. Together they built a loving family and shared 67 years of marriage. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel G. and Anna Myrle Blakely, and his brother, Sammie Francis Blakely. He is survived by his ...

Kansas City resident, LeRoy Kunkel, 89, passed away peacefully May 22, 2026, at the NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO. LeRoy Bernard Kunkel was born April 22, 1937 in Wein, Chariton Co., MO.  He was one of six children born to the late Ignatius and Bernadena (Hagan) Kunkel.  LeRoy attended and graduated from Bucklin High School with the class of 1955.  On May 7, 1960, he married the love of his life, Wilhelmina “Billie Lou” Fuemmeler at St. Mary ...

Fayette resident, Donna Barton, age 70, passed away suddenly and peacefully at her home on May 22, 2026. Donna Sue Barton was born April 7, 1956 in Long Branch, NJ.  She was one of six children born to the late Mylan “Bud” Marble and June M. (Davis) Peel.  She attended and graduated from Flowing Well High School in Tucson, AZ.  On December 29, 1974, Donna married the love of her life, Hershel Dee Barton, in Tucson, AZ.  Together, the couple enjoyed 48 years ...