Obituaries

Oct 17, 2023

Dorothie Mae (Black) Smith, age 97, of Palmyra, MO, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Machesney Park, IL on October 17, 2023.

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

Dorothie was born on October 21, 1925, in Hannibal, Missouri the daughter of Marvell and Verna...

Oct 16, 2023

Donald “Dean” Doyle, a friend to many and the true patriarch of his family passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Dean was born to Walter St. Clair & Melva Lee (Hood) Doyle on October 13, 1937. Dean and his five siblings, Phyllis, Maxine, Donna, Wayne, and Mavis grew up on Hill Street...

Oct 11, 2023

Richard James "Jim"  Rice age 85 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 6:22 pm at Quincy Healthcare Senior Living.

Memorial services will be held Monday, October 16, 2023, at 11:00 am at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel. Pastor Tom Rains will officiate.

Visitation celebrating Jim's life will...

Sep 23, 2023

Gloria Emma Adams, age 77, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 6:50 pm Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Beth Haven Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 1:00 p.m at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel . Pastor Kim Parker will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand View Burial Park.

Sep 22, 2023

Brennan James Sandercox, age 38, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 9:10 pm Friday, September 22, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital.

There are no services planned at this time.

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

Brennan was born on March 30, 1985, in Sullivan County, New York the...

Sep 2, 2023

Scharon Kay Pettitt, age 81, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 9:35 pm Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Graveside services will be held Friday September 8, 2023, at 11:00 a.m at Grand View Burial Park. Rev. Steve Barker will officiate.

Scharon was born on September 21, 1941, in Chicago, IL, the daughter...

Aug 23, 2023

Leslie E. Johnston, age 69, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 9:31 pm Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Beth Haven Nursing Home.

A memorial gathering will be held 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.

Leslie was born on May 29, 1954, in Hannibal, MO the son...

Aug 16, 2023

Ruth Elma (Ihrig) Foreman, age 94, of Withers Mill, MO passed away on August 16, 2023 at 7:49 p.m. en route to Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Funeral services for Ruth will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Big Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Rensselaer, MO. Burial and committal prayers will follow at Big...

Aug 12, 2023

Howard Wayne Brothers, Jr., age 50, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 8:36 pm Saturday, August 12, 2023, at SSM St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, MO.

A visitation celebrating Howard's life will be held 2:00 to 4:00 pm Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel with a sharing of memories at 4:00...

Jul 25, 2023

"The world got a little less bright as Elaine Ruth "Renner" Howe, age 63, of Hannibal, MO, took her final bow on the evening of Tuesday, July 25, 2023, surrounded by a symphony of love from her adoring family and her faith.

An encore performance, celebrating Elaine’s extraordinary life, will take the stage at 4:00 pm Monday,...

Jul 24, 2023

Mary Louise White, age 83, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 10:41 pm Monday, July 24, 2023, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Graveside services and burial will be held at 9:00 am Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mike Mitchell will officiate.

The family is being served by the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel...

Jul 20, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Walker, age 85, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 11:20 am Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Luther Manor Retirement and Nursing Center in Hannibal. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel in Hannibal, MO and will be officiated by Fr. Alex Gabriel.   The burial will...

Jul 20, 2023

Bessie L. Blackler, age 99, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 11:18 am Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Luther Manor Retirement and Nursing Center in Hannibal. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 10:00 am at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.  Rev. Mark Hughes will officiate.  Burial will be in the Grand View Burial Park....

Jul 11, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Foubester, age 83, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 6:57 am Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.  Rev. Tim Goodman will officiate. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery.

Visitation celebrating Jerry's...

Jul 4, 2023

Darrell Ray Gibbons, age 62, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 7:47 pm Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at his home.

There are no services planned at this time.

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

Darrell was born on August 25, 1960, in Hannibal, MO the son of Virgil...

Jun 26, 2023

Leslie "Les" Lee Robertson, age 77, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 9:57 pm Monday, June 26, 2023, at his home.

The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date.

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

Leslie was born on October 28, 1945, in Hannibal,...

Jun 7, 2023

Shirley JoAnn (Broemmer) Dunlap, age 87, of Overland Park, KS passed away at 2:45 am Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the Cottages of Shawnee in Shawnee, KS.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, June 16, 2023 at St. John's Lutheran church.  Pastor Wes Gehrke will officiate.  Burial will be in the Grand View Burial...

May 25, 2023

David Lee Hall, age 54, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 6:11 pm Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.  Kenny Owens will officiate. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

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

May 24, 2023

Richard Lee Trower, age 69, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 3:54 pm Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 am Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.  Jim Allen will officiate.

Richard was born on February 7, 1954, in Perry, MO.

May 23, 2023

Barbara Jean Large, age 72, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 5:03 pm Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at  her home.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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

Barbara was born on February 8, 1951, in Hannibal, MO the daughter of...