All Obituaries

Betty Lou Pavlik, age 89, of Moulton, Iowa passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Oakwood Specialty Care in Albia. She was born at home in Monroe County, Iowa on June 25, 1931 to Elmer and Icyl (Repp) Kellogg.  Betty was united in marriage to Andrew Pavlik Jr. on December 31, 1947.  The couple celebrated many years of marriage together until Andrew’s passing in 2002. Betty worked for an extended period of time at Winans Hardware Store in Moulton.  She later accepted a...

Tom Livengood, son of Roy and Margaret Livengood, died on January 9, 2021 at the age of 66 after his valiant fight with COVID.  He was united in marriage to Cheryl “Cheri” Stottlemyre on October 10, 1981 in Unionville, Missouri. He was an amazing man who loved cheering on his favorite baseball team, the Kansas City Royals and taking pictures for the Big Reds.  Anyone lucky enough to know Tom knew he loved his family and his faith and love were inspiring. Tom spent...

Freddie Lawrence DuVall, age 87, of Moravia, Iowa passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born January 26, 1933 in Moravia, Iowa, the son of Warren and Georgia "Lois" (Graham) DuVall.  Fred was united in marriage to Loretta Jean Helmick at Virginia McDonough’s home in 1956 and to this union of marriage a daughter was born, Sheila. Fred was a farmer throughout his lifetime, which included shearing sheep.  He...

Gerald (Jerry) Frank Marshall, age 74, of Numa, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center, Centerville. Jerry was born on September 15, 1946 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Frank and Rose (Bellegante) Marshall.  In his formative years he attended school in Numa, later graduating from Centerville High School.  As a youth he was an alter boy at St. Williams Catholic Church in Numa and remained a member there until they closed and he became a member...

Jack Middleton, age 93 of Moravia, Iowa died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Home. Jack Calvin Middleton was born in Appanoose County, March 3, 1927 the son of John and Nora Allen Middleton. He graduated from Centerville High School, was employed by St. Josephs Mercy Hospital, later Mercy Hospital.  He also farmed and was a member of the Dale Church. Jack loved to garden, and can the produce from his garden. Jack enjoyed traveling with family. Jack loved his work family at mercy...

Anyiah Mae Small, age 12 of Wyaconda, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at her home. Anyiah was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on October 1, 2008, the daughter of Annie Mae (Clark) Small and Richard Lee Small II. Anyiah was her own person, and loved expressing it.  She was very outgoing, and would wear any shade of makeup that was put in front of her, even the bold blue eye shadow and bright red lipstick.  She loved everything about Art, and was very creative.  She...

Jerry Lynn Bubenyak, age 71, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home.  Jerry was born on June 4, 1949 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Edward John and Ferne Beatrice (Whitmer) Bubenyak.  He graduated from Centerville High School with the Class of 1967.  Jerry furthered his education at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, majoring in Automotive Repair.    On June 14, 1969, Jerry was united in marriage to Lois Marie Coltrain in...

Marie Ann Lawson of Pella, Iowa passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Des Moines, at the age of 78. Marie was born November 25, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama. She enjoyed her early years as a military wife in Virginia Beach while raising her three girls. She and her husband of 53 years, Danny, spent many years in Texas before moving to Iowa to be closer to their oldest daughter. Marie was an avid sports fan, always cheering on her beloved Cowboys. She had a competitive spirit,...

Charles “Charlie" Richard Johnson, age 87 of Moravia, Iowa passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Centerville. Charles was born on November 11, 1933 in Moravia, Iowa, the son of Merrill and Augusta Winifred (Burns) Johnson.  He graduated from Moravia High School with the Class of 1951.  In 1954, he furthered his education, attending college for a year in Charles City for Journalism and Linotype.  On November 21, 1954, Charles was united...

Rosalie Jean Heminger, age 83 of Moulton, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Keosauqua Healthcare Center. Rosalie was born on March 25, 1937 in Mount Sterling, Iowa, the daughter of Doyle and Mary “Beula” (Williams) Philips. Rosalie owned and operated the Batavia Drive-In in Batavia, Iowa for several years.  She then Started at Ottumwa Hy-Vee, eventually relocating to Centerville Hy-Vee, working there for numerous years until her retirement. Rosalie enjoyed sewing,...