All Obituaries

Denise Danielle Dillon age 54, of Centerville passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her children. Denise was born on November 8, 1966 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth and Betty (Mitchell) Scott.  She graduated from Plainfield High School with the Class of 1985.  She continued her education at Indian Hills Community College, graduating with her Associate’s Degree, and as an LPN in 1998.  On December 31, 1987, Denise was united in...

James “Jim” G. Barnett, age 66, of Mediapolis, Iowa, formerly of Bloomfield, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Mediapolis Care Facility. Jim was born September 30, 1954 at the Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield, the son of Gilmer and Hazel (Pugh) Barnett.  Jim graduated from Davis County High School, and furthered his education at Indian Hills Community College, receiving his Associate’s Degree. Jim enjoyed watching sports, especially baseball. ...

Marlin Glen Nuckolls, age 81, of Unionville, Iowa passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home. Marlin was born on September 25, 1939 in Earlham, Iowa, the son of Jess Glen Nuckolls and Doris Arlene (Smith) Nuckolls.  Following school, Marlin enlisted into the United States Marine Corps.  He served as an MP during the Vietnam era, and was honorably discharged.  On December 30, 1975, he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Waterman in Bethany, Missouri. Marlin was a building...

Curtis George Yauk, age 59, of Centerville, passed away Thursday morning, April 1, 2021 at his home. Curtis was born on May 6, 1961 in Iowa City, the son of Steve and Betty Blinda (Gillispie) Yauk. Curtis worked as a painter for Grimm Construction, and drove a semi for Rolling West and Fly Wheel.  He enjoyed watching comedies, listening to 70’s music, and loved old, classic cars. Left to honor Curtis’ memory are his brother, Garry (Pat) Yauk of Iowa City, three sisters,...

Doloris Jean Carpenter, age 79 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at her home. Doloris was born on July 6, 1941, the daughter of Fred Jones and Hattie (Clemons-Denniston) Jones.  Following high school, she furthered her education earning an Associates Degree in Cosmetology at the American School of Beauty in Des Moines.  In October of 1959, she was united in marriage to Richard Smithart.  To this union, two children were born, Denise and David.  The...

John Pierce Appler, age 87 of Moulton, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa. John was born the son of the late Glenn Appler and the late Mildred (Lindley) Appler on January 19, 1934 in Moulton, Iowa.  He graduated from Moulton High School with the Class of 1951.  John served his country faithfully in the Army, stationed in Korea and Japan from 1954-1955.  He also served many years in the Naval Reserve, until his honorable discharge.  On...

Herbert D. Mathes, age 83, of Exline, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at his home. Herbert was born on December 7, 1937 in Omaha, Missouri, the son of Clarence and Roxie (Shelton) Mathes.   Herbert worked as a farm hand for many years.  He enjoyed going up to the White Oak Grill in Exline to visit with those who where there.  He has been described as the type of person who has never met a stranger.  Herbert was also fond of gardening and doing other...

Anna Katherine (Smith) Waits, age 75 originally of Leon, Iowa passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Centerville Specialty Care. She was born on September 17, 1945 in Leon, Iowa, the youngest daughter of Albert and Opal (Bennett) Smith.  Anna graduated from Leon High School.  She was united in marriage to Walter Dale Waits in September of 1964.  The couple celebrated many wonderful years of marriage together until Walter’s passing on December 31, 2016. It should be...

Kinley Jo Lewis, born at Wayne County Hospital on April 17, 2020 at 4:37PM, and passed away on March 22, 2021 at 1:32PM at her home surrounded by her loving family. What a great ball of love she was.  Kinley came home as a normal baby.  Little did we know that anything was wrong.  Her world and everyone else’s turned upside down five months later on September 29, 2020, when she was admitted to the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital after Blank Children’s...

Frances Kay Arnold, age 74 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Centerville Specialty Care. She was born on October 16, 1946, the daughter of Daniel and Lola (Saylor) Knupp.  Frances graduated from Memphis High School in Memphis, Missouri in 1965.  In her free time, she enjoyed many hobbies, including reading and walking outdoors. Left to honor her memory include her three children, Daniel (Ana) Blumer of Moberly, Missouri, Samuel Blumer of...