Obituaries

Oct 4, 2025

Christopher "Chris" Hatton, 53, of Hannibal, MO passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Christopher was born on February 27, 1972, in Hannibal, MO the son of Dan and Marlene (Glascock) Hatton.

He was cherished by many and known for his buoyant free spirit and infectious humor that truly lit up every room he entered.

Chris's life...

Oct 4, 2025

Dianna Marie Bramblett, 67, of Hannibal, MO, found her peace and comfort in the arms of the angels on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her home.

The family will have a private gathering. Cremation arrangements are being handled by the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel of Hannibal.

Dianna was born on June 11, 1958, the daughter of Larry and Francis (Powell) Collins.

Dianna...

Sep 25, 2025

Rhonda Mae VanNice, age 54, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 7:02 pm Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her home.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday October 1, 2025, at Mission Hill Baptist Church in Palmyra, MO. Burial will be in the Palmyra Greenwood Cemetery.Visitation celebrating Rhonda’s life will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of...

Sep 20, 2025

Tiffany D Durham, age 45, of New London, MO passed away at 7:40 am Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Tiffany was born on December 25, 1979, in Garland, Texas the daughter of Bobby Ratliff and Connie Burton.

Survivors include her husband Kyle Durham, her sister, Christina Ratliff...

Sep 17, 2025

Cheryl Lou (Weiss) Mewhorter, age 78, of Palmyra, MO passed away at 6:47 am Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, September 26, 2025, at New Life Pentecostal Church in Hannibal, MO. Pastor Michael Niffen will officiate.

Visitation celebrating Cheryl's life will be held at 10:00 am....

Sep 14, 2025

Fredrich "Fred" James Cruse, age 78, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 7:43 am Sunday, September 14, 2025, at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 9 Centerville Rd. Hannibal, MO 63401. Dan Cooke will be officiating. Burial with full military honors provided by the Emmette J....

Sep 7, 2025

Brenden Thomas Mastin, age 28, of Decatur, IL passed away at 10:53 am Sunday, September 7, 2025.

A private Memorial Service with family will be held at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.

Brenden was born on February 12, 1997, in Hannibal, Missouri the son of Brock (Shelby) Mastin and Jenna (Nick) Arrowsmith-Aman.

Survivors include his parents; daughter, Roseily Mastin and her mother Destiny...

Sep 2, 2025

David Michael Yakes, age 72, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 1:25 pm Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

The family will be holding a private Celebration of Life.

David was born on July 12, 1953, in Hannibal, Missouri and is the son of Marvin Yakes and Bonnie Yohn.

Survivors include two daughters, Tiffany (Cale) Kent of Hannibal, MO, Casey (John)...

Aug 8, 2025

Elisabeth "Betty" Ruth Wells, age 94, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 1:20 pm Friday, August 8, 2025, at Monroe City Manor Care Center.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Bro. Wes Tischer will officiate. Burial will follow in the Grand View Burial Park.

Visitation celebrating Betty's life will be...

Jul 25, 2025

Betty L. Scott, age 82, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 3:00 pm Friday, July 25, 2025, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Thursday, July 31, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church. Pastor Eric Carlson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Grand View Burial Park.

Visitation celebrating Betty's life will be held...

Jul 18, 2025

Cathy J. Craven, age 74, of New London, MO passed away at 3:30 pm Friday, July 18, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Randy Downing will officiate. Burial will be in the Barkley Cemetery in New London, MO.

Visitation celebrating Cathy's life will...

Jul 12, 2025

Shirley Sanders Collier, age 79, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 8:24 am Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.

Shirley was born on December 28, 1945, in Hannibal, Missouri to O. Richard and Dorothy (Robinson) Sanders. She attended Hannibal High School and later graduated from Culver-Stockton College where she met the love...

Jul 9, 2025

Tony Joedean Deney, age 70, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 1:29 pm on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, MO.A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.Tony was born on June 20, 1955, in Hannibal, Missouri, the son of Willard and...

Jul 6, 2025

Mildred Leona Windle, age 101, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 9:28 pm on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Luther Manor.

Per Mildred's wishes, no services will be held.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.

Mildred was born on January 3, 1924, in Pleasant Valle IL, she was...

Jun 22, 2025

Penny Sue Cramlett, age 72, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 2:54 pm Sunday, June 22, 2025, in her home .

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Pastor Gary Loomis will officiate. Burial will follow at Barkley Cemetery.

Visitation celebrating Penny's life will...

Jun 19, 2025

Teresa Ann Tesson, age 65, of Lakenan, MO passed away at 9:13 pm Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her home.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal.  Rev. Steve Barker will officiate.

Visitation celebrating Teresa's life will be held 10:00 am until 10:45...

Jun 12, 2025

Sara E. Adams, age 36, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 11:40 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Hannibal, MO.

The family will host a private service at a later date with close family and friends.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.

Sara was born on May 9,...

Jun 12, 2025

Bobby Wright of Marceline, Mo. passed away at Pioneer Skilled Nursing at 3:16 on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Robert (Bobby) Glen Wright was born in Oakwood, MO on April 10, 1930 to Bayne and Maude (Clark) Wright.

His lifelong love of harnessing a team began with trying to drive his kitten with string when he was very...

Jun 7, 2025

Patsy "Pat" Ann Overstreet, age 85, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 9:01 pm Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 pm Monday, June 16, 2025 at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Pastor Tom Day will officiate. Burial will follow at Grand View Burial Park.

Visitation celebrating Pat's...

Jun 7, 2025

Nancee Jean Jones, 50, passed away on June 7, 2025 at Beth Haven Nursing Home. She was born in Kansas City, MO on October 5, 1974, the youngest child of Richard U. and Dorliss J. (Fike) Jones. She moved to Hannibal just before her first birthday. Service are being coordinated by Smith Funeral Home & Chapel in Hannibal, MO....