Bert Eugene Orr
Aug 12, 2026
Bert Eugene Orr, 85, of Eolia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico.
A celebration of life is being planned for a future date.
Bert was born on September 19, 1940 in Kansas, the son of Albert and Mildred (Johnson) Orr. On September 16, 1960 he married Judith Johnson who preceded him in death.
Bert...
Mary Lou White
Aug 11, 2026
Mary Lou White, 90, of Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Pin Oaks Living Center.
Private graveside services will be held at East Lawn Memorial Park.
Mary was born on February 6, 1936 in Mexico, the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Owen) Lowry. On June 4, 1957 she married Kenneth White who preceded her in death.
Survivors include one daughter,...
Robert Kimble Jr.
Aug 9, 2026
Robert Kimble, Jr., 84, of Auxvasse, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at his home.
Memorial Military Honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.
Robert was born on October 1, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of Ralph Ellington and Katherine Bonaparte, who preceded him in death.
Robert proudly...
Mary Jane Rankin
Aug 8, 2026
Mary Jane “Jane” Rankin
Jane Rankin, of Mexico, Missouri, was born May 2, 1933, in Billings, Montana. She passed away on August 8, 2026. Jane was the only child of Marie and William Mapes. From an early age, Jane exuded the strength and independence that would guide her throughout life.
Jane spent her early childhood in Billings and later moved to Lincoln,...
Betty Lou Earle
Aug 6, 2026
Betty Lou Earle, 93, of Mexico, peacefully went to heaven surrounded by family and friends, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at University Hospital in Columbia.
Heaven has gained a special lady who touched so many hearts. People loved Betty and Betty sure loved people.
A Celebration of Life to honor her life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2026,...
Samuel Don Couch
Aug 6, 2026
Samuel Don Couch, 35, of Mexico, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Survivors include his wife, Brittany; four children, Konner Gipson, Rhylynn Gipson, Lauralee Couch and Bexley Couch; his mother, Stephanie Couch; numerous brothers and sisters; his mother-in-law, Crystal Gipson and father-in-law, Thomas Burts Jr.; his grandparents-in-law, Tom and Janet Burts; grandparent-in-law, Marilyn Gipson; his dog, Dewy; and his best...
Michael Odell Allen
Aug 4, 2026
Michael Odell Allen, 63, of Sturgeon, Missouri, passed away on August 4, 2026. Born on May 8, 1963, in Mexico, Missouri, Mike was a man whose character left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Mike was a man who gave his all to everything he did. Whether he was on the job or spending time with the...
Howard Lee Thurman
Aug 3, 2026
Howard Lee Thurman, 76, of Mexico, died on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home.
Howard was born on April 26, 1950, in Mexico, the son of Lawrence T. and Helen M. (Jones) Thurman. He was a graduate of Mexico High School.
Following graduation, Howard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country during the Vietnam...
James George Elder
Aug 3, 2026
James George Elder, 78, of Mexico, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at his home.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 7, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.
Mark Unger
Aug 3, 2026
Mark Russell Unger, 64, of Mexico, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at his home.
Private graveside services will be held at East Lawn Memorial Park.
Mark was born on July 8, 1962, in Washington, Missouri, the son of Russell Carl and Rosella C. (Schwenker) Unger. He graduated from Mexico High School in 1980. On September 18, 1999, he married Karen...