All Obituaries

Delores “Lori” Spears Campbell, age 63, of Centerville, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at her home. Lori was born on August 6, 1959 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Everette and Mary (Schmidt) Louck.  After high school graduation, Lori furthered her education attending college for 2 years, earning her LPN.  She then worked at various hospitals for over 45 years. Lori joined companionship with James “Jimmy” Campbell Jr on December 25, 2017. ...

Reginald “Reggie” Ira VanDyne passed away on August 13, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Reggie was born to Verlan and Anna VanDyne on September 21, 1958.  He grew up being the youngest of eight children.  He loved all of his family.  Reggie enjoyed going rock hunting, fishing and collecting horses and Indians.  He watched every Cardinal’s baseball game he could.  Reggie spent most of his life running heavy equipment for different rock...

Judy Catherine Briggs, age 75 of Centerville, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville. Judy was born on September 3, 1946 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Ancel and Catherine (Tometich) Briggs.  She graduated from Centerville High School with the Class of 1965. Judy was employed through Union Carbide for many years.  She also worked the family window business, Briggs Sales and Service.  In her free time, Judy enjoyed gardening,...

Ellis Dean Paxston, age 65, of Moravia, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at his home. Ellis was born on August 21, 1956 in Albia, Iowa, the son of Fay and Marjorie (O’Conner) Paxston.  Ellis donated many hours volunteering throughout the Moravia community that he cared so much for.  He owned and operated a lawn mower shop in Moravia for many years.  Ellis also worked as a Janitor for Moravia Schools for a period of time.  He then accepted a position with the...

John William West, age 79, of Cincinnati, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. John was born on August 24, 1942 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Bill and Marie (Clayworth) West.  He graduated from Cincinnati High School with the Class of 1960.  Following high school, John faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged on May 31, 1970.  On January 13, 1967,...

Norma Evans, age 94 and a lifelong resident of Appanoose County died Monday, August 8, 2022 with her children by her side. She was born March 30, 1928 near Moravia, Iowa to John and Hila (McDonald) Horstman.  Norma graduated from Moravia High School in 1945, and upon graduation began working at Iowa Southern Utilities Company in Centerville.  On July 25, 1948 she married Robert Evans and to this union two children were born, Vickie and Greg.  Bob died February 1,...

Billy Lee Herrick, age 83 of Centerville, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. Billy was born on May 9, 1939 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Roy Dean and Wilmoth (Shultz) Herrick.  He graduated from Delta High School in Delta, Iowa with the Class of 1956.  On April 12, 2001, Billy was united in marriage to Jackie Miller in Centerville, Iowa. Billy worked for various employers throughout his life.  Most recently, he worked for Hawkeye Food...

David Guy Archer, age 73, of Moulton passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones. David was born on January 6, 1949 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Walter LeRoy Archer and Geneva (Burton) Archer.  David joined the United States Navy on November 5, 1968.  He served his country faithfully during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged on September 4, 1973.  On April 16, 1971, David was united in marriage to Mary Hope Bridgeman in Bloomfield,...

CHARLES "Chuck" STRODE, 58, was born July 9th, 1963, in Des Moines, Iowa and passed away November 4th, 2021, at home in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Chuck enjoyed good food, good drinks and good people. He was a talented writer, singer and performer in total control of the room. In later years, he became interested and adept at creating and showcasing artwork across various different styles and mediums. Chuck’s intelligence is evident by his having skipped the 3rd grade and...

A life remembered- Carolyn Maxine (Hope) Sullivan, age 80 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Centerville Specialty Care.  Before Carolyn took ill, she resided at Senior Loft Apartments in Centerville.  Carolyn was born on August 14, 1941 in Iowa City, Iowa, the youngest of 13 children born to Sigurd and Martha Emma Thalethia (Danielson) Hope.  Carolyn enjoyed many hobbies throughout her lifetime, including quilt making, cookouts with family, reading...