Area Obituaries
Marjorie Ellayne Taggart Hoffman
Marjorie Ellayne Taggart Hoffman was born to Howard and Margaret Kauble Taggart of Kellerton on November 11, 1929, and entered eternal rest on September 25, 2023, in Lamoni, Iowa. She graduated from Kellerton High School in 1947. She and Gene Hoffman were married on August 17, 1948. To this union, one son, Jimmie Gene Hoffman,…
Read MoreDorothy Mae Jeanes Saville
Dorothy Mae Jeanes Saville was born March 11, 1930, to James Lloyd and Alta Mae (Kobbe) Jeanes in Ringgold County Iowa. She was welcomed by older brother Bobby and later joined by sister Patricia and brother Charlie. Dorothy attended rural school at Lotts Creek # 4 during her early grades and went to Redding High…
Read MoreElvin Swank
Elvin Dean Swank was born July 18, 1944, on the family farm in Benton, Iowa. He was welcomed home by his parents Lyle and Georgine and 2 big brothers Lyle, Jr. and Leonard. He would soon be the big brother to Lila, Rose, and Frances. Elvin went to school in Benton, Iowa till he graduated…
Read MoreLarry Lincoln Coulson
Larry Lincoln Coulson was born on December 5, 1945, near Mount Ayr, Iowa. Larry was the oldest son of Cecil and Neva (Wilson) Coulson. He passed away September 14, 2023, in Centerville, Iowa at the age of 77 years. From birth, Larry had only minimal cognitive abilities, needing constant care, forcing his parents to place…
Read MoreDale Walters Obituaries
On September 16th, 2023, Dale Walters joined the Lord with a peaceful departure surrounded by his family. Dale was born in his Beaconsfield, Iowa home on June 22, 1942, to Chris O. and Wanda (Johnston) Walters. His family of five siblings Rex, Lyle, Beth, Cela, and Donna enjoyed their farming life upbringing and the feel…
Read MoreSuzanne Johnston Weaver
Suzanne Johnston Weaver was born on December 26, 1946, and passed away peacefully in her home on September 5, 2023. Suzanne’s parents, Robert and Floretta Johnston, preceded her in death, as did her brothers Bill and Andy Johnston. Suzanne leaves behind her loving and devoted ‘mirror twin’ sister Dianne Johnston Hill. The past four years…
Read MoreKay Drake
Kay Drake, 86 of Tingley, IA entered eternal rest Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Mount Ayr Health Care Center at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 16 days. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the Tingley Community Building Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 2 p.m. To 4 p.m. with…
Read MoreRebecca Ann Hayden
Rebecca Ann Hayden, daughter of Harvey John & Mary Lou (Petrie) Nicholson, was born April 7, 1960, at Des Moines, Iowa. Becky grew up in Indianola, Iowa. After high school, she was a nurse’s aide for several years in nursing homes and other places of health care. Becky also worked at various other jobs over…
Read MoreShirley Jean Heggs Ingram
Shirley Jean Heggs Ingram, daughter of Ernest and Irene Wimer Heggs Crigler, was born on December 24, 1935, in Ringgold County, near Kellerton, IA. She departed from this life at Ramsey Village Continuing Care Retirement Community on Saturday August 26, 2023, at age 87. Shirley lived in Ringgold County until after high school graduation in…
Read MoreYvonne Galloway
A visitation for Yvonne Galloway, 90, of Mount Ayr, will be held on Tuesday, August 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr. Visitation will continue Wednesday, August 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Hillside Missionary Church in Clarinda, IA where a celebration of life service…
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