Area Obituaries

Gary Bailey, 86, of Winterset, formerly of Creston Afton area, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Mt. Ayr at the Clearview Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Powers Funeral Home in Afton. Pastor Jodi Rushing will officiate the service. The burial will be at…

Joyce G. Mitchell, daughter of William and Geraldine (Summa) Adams, was born February 12, 1924, at home in rural Gentry County, Missouri. Joy attended Grant City High School and graduated with the class of 1942. On June 4, 1942, Joy was united in marriage to Duane E. Mitchell in Rockport, Missouri. To this marriage was…

Nancy Lynn (Wicker Deemer) Grose was born May 3, 1948, to Donald Eugene Wicker and Alice Marie (Laird) Wicker in Creston, IA. Nancy grew up in rural Kellerton, IA as the oldest of her three sisters, Marsha, Donna, and Debbie. Nancy (Nance) attended school at Kellerton and graduated in 1966 from Grand Valley High School…

With love and gratitude, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Dorothy (Bruner) Parrish, who passed away peacefully, March 30, 2025, at the age of 100 years and 6 months. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and servant of God, Dorothy’s life was a testament to faith, family, and unwavering kindness. Dorothy was born September 23, 1924,…

Luxen Dean Chumbley went from life to heaven on March 9, 2025. Luxen is loved by mom Mandy Chumbley, big sister Kinsley, big brother Huxley, all of Lamoni; grandpa JJ Chumbley, grandma Kathy, Aunt Chey and Uncle Donavon Flowers, cousins Jaylyn, Benson, Axton and great-grandma Rose Baker. Luxen was preceded by his uncle J.T. Chumbley,…

Kelly Lynn Anderson was born December 3, 1964, in Dubuque, Iowa and was adopted from there when he was just a few days old by his loving parents Max and Maxine Anderson and sister Sharla. He grew up in Mount Ayr, Iowa and attended school there graduating with the class of 1983. Following graduation, he…

Gladys “Ann” Oberdier, 84, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 10, 2025. Gladys was born April 3, 1940, in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, to Lawrence and Jesse Hollingsworth Wilson. As a child Gladys lived in rural Iowa and Colorado. At age 13,…

Donald Gene Graham, son of Victor and Juanita Maxine (Potter) Graham, was born January 12, 1952. Don was welcomed home by older brother Carl. Don attended school in Mount Ayr, Iowa then moved to Creston and lived with his lifelong friend Don Clark. Their final home together was a group home in Mount Ayr. After…

Zachary Lavon Bounds was born November 4, 2003, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa to Robbin Michelle (Creveling) and Eric Dean Bounds.  In his teen years he worked for Larry Bunker as a farm hand.  Zach graduated from Worth County R-lll School District in 2022.  After school he worked as a carpenter for Hudson…

Rhonda Lynn Woollums passed away at 11:46 a.m. March 3rd, 2025, at the age of 62. Rhonda was born November 5th, 1962, in Bethany, Missouri to parents Ronnie Eugene Johnston and Evelyn Kay (Inks) Johnston. Rhonda welcomed two sisters into the family: Lisa Ann in 1965 and Shiela Renea in 1973. Growing up, Rhonda spent…

Jerry Hynes, 70, of Creston, joyfully entered into the arms of his Savior on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Greater Regional Health in Creston. Celebration of Life Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Crest Baptist Church 1211 North Poplar Street in Creston. Pastor Neal McRae and Charles Spindler will officiate.…