Obituaries

Feb 25, 2021

Dorothy Joan Bogart, age 94, former Hannibal Ambassador and co-owner of the Mark Twain Cave passed away at 3:35 pm Thursday, February 25, 2021, at New Mark Care Center in Kansas City, MO.

Private graveside services and burial will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in the Grand View Burial Park.  The Rev. Dr. Mark Hughes will...

Feb 25, 2021

Theresa Ann Crane, age 57, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 12:28 am Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

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

Theresa was born on...

Feb 19, 2021

Joan (Waggener) Stout, age 87, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 3:21 pm Friday, February 19, 2021, at her home.

There are no services planned at this time.

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

Joan was born on August 6, 1933, in rural Durham, MO, ...

Feb 17, 2021

Michael "Mike" W. Beilsmith, age 61, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 4:50 pm Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

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

There are no services planned at this time.

Mike was born on November 24, 1959, in Hannibal, MO,  the son of...

Feb 17, 2021

Betty Jean Fox, age 91, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 2:57 pm Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Beth Haven Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 2021, at 10:30 am at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Dr. Joe Thrower will officiate. Burial will follow in the Grand View Burial Park.

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Feb 14, 2021

Charles V. "CV" Taylor Jr., age 71, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 6:05 am Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Luther Manor Retirement & Nursing Center.

A memorial service will be held 6:00 pm Friday, February 26, 2021, at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Full military provided by the Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post #55...

Feb 10, 2021

Robert "Bobby" L. Heiser, Jr. age 73, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 1:01 am Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Fr. Matthew Flatley and Fr. Mike Quinn will officiate. Private family burial will be in the...

Jan 31, 2021

Robin Christine (Johnston) Rice, age 48, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 10:36 am Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO

The family will host a Celebration of Life Service 2:00 pm Friday, February 5, 2021 at The Crossing Church in Hannibal.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by the Smith...

Jan 26, 2021

David G. Whittaker, age 80, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 1:08 am Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm Monday, February 1, 2021, at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.

Visitation celebrating David's life will be held at 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm Monday February...

Jan 24, 2021

Joseph Lee Walkup, age 70, of Hannibal, MO formerly of Stoutsville, MO passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

The family will host a celebration of life visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, January 28, 2021, at the Stoutsville Baptist Church, 24667 Monroe Road 439, Stoutsville, MO 65283.

Cremation arrangements are...

Jan 24, 2021

Rebecca Elaine Briscoe-Yager, age 39, of Ralls County, MO passed away at 2:25 pm Sunday, January 24, 2021, at her home with her loving family at her side.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the Salt River Christian Church in rural New London.  Burial will follow the service in the Salt...

Jan 22, 2021

Mary Margaret Nelson, age 81, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 2:36 am Friday, January 22, 2021, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel of Hannibal.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mary was born on October 23, 1939, in Greenfield, MA...

Jan 21, 2021

Dorothy S. Davidson, Hannibal native, former WAVE, long-time teacher, died on January 21, 2021 in Estero, FL.  She was 97 years old.

Dorothy was born in Hannibal on August 14, 1923, to Dorothy Dudley Seibel And Frank W. Seibel.  She graduated from Hannibal High School in 1940, from Hannibal LaGrange College in 1942, and the University of...

Jan 20, 2021

Michael Henry Calvert, age 65, of Hannibal, MO formerly of Monroe City, MO passed away at 3:36 am Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Willow Care Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.  Rev. Steve Barker will officiate. The service will...

Jan 17, 2021

John Robert Bush Merker, age 60, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 10:10 am Sunday, January 17, 2021, at his home with his loving family by his side.

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

The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

John was...

Jan 15, 2021

Darlene Kay Smith, age 63, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 10:02 pm Friday, January 15, 2021, at Willow Care Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Hannibal.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at New Life Pentecostal Church in Hannibal.  Rev. Michael Niffen will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenwood...

Jan 14, 2021

Kenneth Lee Christal, age 74, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 6:02 am Thursday, January 14, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving  family.

Per Ken's request no services will be held at this time.

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

Kenneth was born on May...

Jan 12, 2021

John Clarence Glass, age 86, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 10:30 pm Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 18, 2021, at 3:00 at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.  Rev. Steve Barker will officiate. Full military honors will be provided by the Emmette J....

Jan 12, 2021

Mary E. Abright, age 55, of Hannibal, MO passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel of Hannibal. Rev. Brenda Culp will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation will be held...

Jan 10, 2021

Donna Sue Lewis, age 83, of Kansas City, MO formerly of Chillicothe, MO passed away at 6:51 am Sunday, January 10, 2021, at McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff.

Private graveside services and burial will be held Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal. Rev. Tim Goodman will officiate.

The family is being...