Obituaries

Herschel Ray Long

Herschel Ray Long

May 22, 2026

Herschel Ray Long, age 78, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 12:40 pm Friday, May 22, 2026, at Luther Manor Nursing Home.

Graveside services with full military honors will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in the Grand View Burial Park. Bro. Jeff Anderson and Bro. Ron Haye will officiate.

Visitation celebrating Herschel's life will be held 4:00 pm until...

Ronald Frances Abright

Ronald Frances Abright

May 14, 2026

Ronald Frances Abright, age 63, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 5:30 pm Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

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

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

Ronald was born on July 15, 1962, in Hannibal, MO the son of Robert Henry and Vera Dorthel (Smith)...

Jackie M. Cooper

Jackie M. Cooper

May 14, 2026

Jackie "Jack" M. Cooper, age 94, of Palmyra, MO passed away at 7:40 pm Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:00 am at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Neil Gottman will officiate. Burial with full military honors provided by the Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post...

Jeramie Glenn Charlton

Jeramie Glenn Charlton

May 10, 2026

Jeramie Glenn Charlton, 33, of Hannibal, MO passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during the visitation on Monday, May 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow on Tuesday, May 19, at 11:00 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel, located at 2619 St. Mary’s Ave. in...

Judith Ann Williams

Judith Ann Williams

May 9, 2026

Judith A. Williams, age 71, of West Point, IL passed away at 12:52 pm Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Blessing Hospital.

No services will be held at this time.

Judith was born on November 19, 1954, in Hannibal, MO, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Gray) Williams.

Survivors include her sisters, Barbara Murphy of Hannibal, MO and Carol Williams of Columbia, MO; her...

Carol L Erickson

Carol L Erickson

Apr 23, 2026

Carol L Erickson, age 75, of Valley, AL passed away at 2:30 pm Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Valley, AL .

A graveside service will be held on Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10 am at Grand View Burial Park. Pastor Scott Hawes will be officiating.

Visitation celebrating Carol L Erickson will be held on Friday May 8, 2026 at Smith Funeral...

Robert O. Parker

Robert O. Parker

Apr 17, 2026

Robert O. (R.O.) Parker, 90 of Hannibal, Missouri went to his forever home Friday, April 17, 2026, at University Hospital in Columbia.

Bob was born on August 27, 1935, at home in Brunot, MO to the late Rev. Orla and Mrs. Lissie Parker. He grew up in this small rural community where he attended a one room schoolhouse, and went on...

Benny J. "Cocky" Powell

Benny J. "Cocky" Powell

Apr 10, 2026

Benny J. "Cocky" Powell, age 85, of New London, MO passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at his home.

The family will be hosting a celebration of life this summer.

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

Benny was born on August 10, 1940, in Hannibal, MO, the son of Dora Clifton Lee Powell and Cordelia...

Dereen Kaye Behymer

Dereen Kaye Behymer

Apr 4, 2026

Dereen Kaye Behymer, age 69, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at her home in Maywood, Missouri. In her final moments, she was surrounded by close family, her dogs at her side, and a beautiful sunset with a strong western wind providing a peaceful transition.

Dereen was born on August 14, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of Donald and Neila...

Donald Royce Hart

Donald Royce Hart

Apr 7, 2026

Donald (Don) Royce Hart, age 91, passed away at 11:51 am Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at The Benton House of Woodstock in Woodstock, GA.

A graveside service will be hosted on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Macedonia Cemetery in Rolla, MO.

Don was born on January 15, 1935, in Kirksville, Missouri the son of Virgil and Lela Evelyn (Dyer)...

Albert Eugene Utley Jr.

Albert Eugene Utley Jr.

Apr 7, 2026

Albert Eugene Utley Jr., age 41, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 4:19 pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:00 pm to 12:00pm, at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Rev.

A graveside will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hannibal, MO. Rev. Tim Goodman will officiate.

The family will be hosting a...

Bradley "Brad" E Brown

Bradley "Brad" E Brown

Mar 29, 2026

Bradley "Brad" E Brown, age 47, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

A Celebration of Life, remembering Brad will be on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Pastor Jim Allen will officiate.

Bradley was born on September 25, 1978, in Hannibal, MO, the son of Bruce E Brown and Teresa Ann Rosser.

Survivors...

Gary Lee Muehring

Gary Lee Muehring

Mar 21, 2026

Gary Lee Muehring, age 77, of Hannibal, MO passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home.

Per Gary's wishes, there will be no services.

Gary was born on November 7, 1948, in El Hambre, CA the son of Charles and Mildred (Paynter) Muehring.

He was united in marriage to Donna Muehring on May 24, 1991 in Hannibal, MO. Donna survives him...

Laura J Robertson

Laura J Robertson

Mar 12, 2026

Laura J (Knopp) Robertson, age 101, of Hannibal, MO departed this life Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Luther Manor Retirement & Nursing Center of Hannibal.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Rev. Mark Hughes will officiate. Burial will be at Grand View Burial Park.

Visitation celebrating Laura's life will be...

Barbara Ann Rueter

Barbara Ann Rueter

Mar 9, 2026

Barbara Ann Rueter, age 72, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 3:20 PM Monday, March 9, 2026, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

The family will host a celebration of life service at a later date.

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

Barbara was born on February 22, 1954, in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Delores (Benedict)...

James Lowry

James Lowry

Mar 9, 2026

James Lowry, age 70, of Hannibal, MO passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. 

Per James' request no services will be held. 

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

Sheron Marie Sherwood

Sheron Marie Sherwood

Mar 1, 2026

Sheron Marie Sherwood, age 81, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 12:45 pm Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

The family will be hosting their own Memorial Service at a later date.

Sheron was born on October 9, 1944, in Quincy, Illinois the daughter of Elmer and Martha McNutt.

She was united in marriage to Larry Sherwood. He precedes her in...

Dr. Homer Hopson Glascock, II

Dr. Homer Hopson Glascock, II

Feb 15, 2026

Dr. Homer Hopson Glascock, II passed away at 9:00 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Homer was born April 10, 1929, in Hannibal Missouri, a tenth generation Glascock in America, the son of Homer Hopson Glascock and Mary Dodd Neale Glascock. He is survived by his wife, Bethel Mae Long Flanagan Glascock, two sons, Dr. Colin F. Glascock, and Thomas...

Roberta Lynn Carr

Roberta Lynn Carr

Feb 16, 2026

Roberta Lynn Carr, age 69, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Luther Manor Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Pastor Anthony Schindler will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Frankford, MO.

Visitation celebrating Lynn’s life will be...

George Francis Lewenczuk

George Francis Lewenczuk

Feb 14, 2026

George Francis Lewenczuk, age 87, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 10:38 am Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Visitation celebrating George's life will be held 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the Beacon United Methodist Church.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Beacon United Methodist Church in...