All Obituaries

Dixie D. Paxston, 77 of Centerville, IA passed away on July 13, 2019 at the Golden Age Skilled Nursing Home in Centerville, IA. Dixie Southern Paxston was born on September 2, 1941 in Alexandria, LA to Herman and Vernice Southern. Dixie lived much of her life in Centerville, working first at the Miller neighborhood store and later at Union Carbide/Viskase. Dixie is survived by her son Terry and his wife Rhonda of Davenport, IA.  She was preceded in death by her parents and one son...

Claude Donald “Don” Breese, age 90, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville. Don was born on March 22, 1929 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Claude Neal Breese and Emma (Kelce) Breese. He attended Centerville schools.  He was united in marriage to Jeraldine Kaster on August 8, 1950.  To this union, four children were born, Kathy, Susan, Dennis, and Randy.  They later divorced.  He was then united in...

Roy Charles Rogers, age 72, of Moravia, Iowa passed away Sunday, July 07, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Roy was born on May 25, 1947 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Cecil and Dorothy Rogers.  He graduated from Albia High School.  He furthered his education in Ottumwa, and earned his degree in computers.  Following graduation, he worked in computer repair. Roy was drafted into the United States Army on July 14, 1967 in Denver, Colorado.  He faithfully served...

Linda Kay Clark, age 58, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Cremation has been accorded.  There will be no services at this time.  Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa was entrusted with caring for the family.  Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.

Baby Wyatt Alan Brown DeVore was born into the arms of angels at 6:12 PM on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville with Pastor Nelson Foster officiating.  Burial will follow the service in the Haines Cemetery, North of Centerville.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Wyatt’s name to purchase a monument to honor his...

Harry Clark Clayworth, age 89, of Moravia, Iowa, passed away July 3, 2019 at MercyOne Medical Center, Centerville, Iowa. Harry was born August 9, 1929 in Centerville, to John A. and Mary (Lundy) Clayworth. Harry married Phyllis Cicco in Centerville on January 15, 1949.  To this union, two children were born, Norma and John.  Harry owned a farm near Udell, Iowa, for many years before retiring and moving to Moravia in April of 1995.  He enjoyed fishing and playing with his...

Johnny “John” Davenport, age 86, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He was born the son of Hollis “Joe” and Mildred (Waite) Davenport on March 6, 1933, in Centerville, Iowa.  He received his education in Seymour.    On June 14, 1953, he married Annabelle Hendon in Centerville, Iowa.  To this union, four children were born.   John was an Airman First Class in the United...

Barbara Jean Craver (Clarke), age 93, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center, Long-term Care in Centerville. Barbara was born on February 10, 1926 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Regina Victoria (Smith) and Joseph Clarke.  Barbara attended Centerville Schools, and after graduation from Centerville High School, she worked as “Rosie The Riveter” on the B29 Bomber for Boeing, Wichita, Kansas, during...

Linda Sue (Miskimins) Hiltabidle, age 72 of Houston, Texas, passed away, Friday, June 21, 2019. Linda was born on January 9, 1947 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Norma Jean (Parker) Miskimins.  She graduated from Centerville High School in 1965.  Following graduation, she continued her education at Centerville Community College.  Linda was united in marriage to Don David Hiltabidle on May 13, 1967, and to this union, three children were born, Kimberly, Don...

Deborah Deloris Fenton, age 62, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019. Deborah was born on November 13, 1956, the daughter of Duane and Marilyn (Creagan) Coffin.  She graduated from Seymour High School, and furthered her education at Central College in Pella.  She was united in marriage to John Fenton.  To this union, two children were born, Chad and Andrew.  They later divorced. Deborah was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with her...