Obituaries
Gary Lynn Salyers, 78, of Carthage, Illinois, formerly of Leland, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Graham Hospital in Canton, Illinois. Gary was born on July 11, 1947, in Kahoka, Missouri, the son of James and Lorine (Young) Salyers. On June 3, 1967, he was united in marriage to the love of his life Claudia Jeanne Spencer. She preceded him in death in 2020. Gary was of […]
Roy Clark Walton Jr., 79, of Carthage, Illinois, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, near Alexandria, Missouri. He was born December 7, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Roy Clark Walton Sr. and Alvena Klingler. He served in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1972, spending most of that time in Germany. On November 19, 2005, Roy married Cinda Bohrer in Peoria, Arizona, and she survives. He worked as a truck driver […]
Theresa A. Mason, 69, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Theresa was born on September 12, 1956, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Paul A. and Mary L. (Wilkens) Amann. On February 11, 2002, she married John Mason at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is survived […]
Lee Francis Wayland, 76, of Revere, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka. He was born July 11, 1949, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the son of Leland Ragan and Edna May Smith Wayland. He graduated from Clark County High School with the Class of 1967. Lee was a hardworking man who spent many years farming and operating Wayland Stone in Wayland, Missouri, until his […]
Donna Rhea Baker Smith 80, of Warsaw, IL passed away unexpectedly Monday May 25, 2026 at Carthage Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL. She was born December 25, 1945 in Keokuk the daughter of Donald and Maxine Danley Baker. Donna graduated in 1964 from Keokuk High School. She continued her education at Southeastern Community College in Keokuk, obtaining her RN degree. On May 24, 1968, Donna was united in marriage to […]
Jennifer Renee Leeper Ludwig, 50, of Keokuk, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. She was born June 11, 1975, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Kent and Dixie Hawkins Leeper. In 2002 she was united in marriage to Jeff Ludwig. They later divorced. She was a member of St. Martha’s Catholic Church in Wayland. Jennifer enjoyed listening to music and making crafts. She had a […]
Margery R Hamner, 82, of Luray, Missouri, passed away at 7:25 pm, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Scotland County Hospital with her family by her side. Arrangements are pending at Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home in Kahoka. Condolences may be left for the family at www.wilsontriplett.com
Elaine Gorrell, 91, of Canton, MO, passed away at 5:50 AM, Monday, May 18, 2026, at Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Bluff Springs United Methodist Church in Canton, MO. Pastor Sally Barrett and Rev. Paul Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at Bluff Springs Cemetery near Canton, MO. Friends and family are […]
Danny Gene Eaton, 73 of Keokuk, IA passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at his home. According to his wishes, there will be no services. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Danny Gene Eaton, please visit our flower store.
