Travis Funeral Chapel

11/27/2025

New Obituaries from Travis Funeral Chapel for November 26, 2025 -

Born February 2, 1956, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Lee and Elaine (Wolf) Hall. On September 2, 1988, in La Plata, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Lori Po***ck who survives.

11/26/2025

Dennis Lee Hall, 69, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at his home.

Born February 2, 1956, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Lee and Elaine (Wolf) Hall. On September 2, 1988, in La Plata, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Lori Po***ck who survives.

Also surviving are four children, Anne (Bryan) Newton of Valley View, Texas, Jeremiah (Karla) Jackson of La Plata, Missouri, Angella (Shaun) Holt of Kirksville, Missouri and Ashley (C.H.) Jackson of Kansas City, Missouri; one brother, Dan (Donna) Hall of La Plata, Missouri; one sister, Denise (Steve) Cole of Atlanta, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, Birkleigh, Ali (Ty), Laney (Caleb), Grayden (Emma), Brooklyn, Jett, Jagger, Brock, Bryce, Sam, and Sophie; one great grandchild, Axel and one on the way in May; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

His parents; one brother, Daryl; and one brother-in-law, Dexter Brookhart preceded him in death.

Dennis lived nearly all his life in La Plata and was a 1974 graduate of La Plata High School. Throughout his career, he worked at Harpster’s Equipment, owned and operated County Line Repair, and spent more than 20 years with Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners in Macon, retiring in 2021.

Den was a proud member of the Good Guys Hot Rod Association. He loved attending car shows, spending time at the lake, camping, and riding his Harley. He especially enjoyed helping Matt on the farm, sharing snacks with his dog Stella, and—most of all—spending time with his family and cherished friends.

Visitation will be Friday, November 28, 2025, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the La Plata Christian Church.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the La Plata Christian Church. Inurnment will be in the La Plata Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials in memory of Dennis Lee Hall may be made to
La Plata R-II Schools FFA Chapter or La Plata Public Library. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, MO 63549.

11/14/2025

Merlene Linder, age 86, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

Born July 5, 1939, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Merl and Pauline (Wilson) Plumlee. On July 7, 1957 in La Plata, Missouri she was united in marriage to Wendell Williams. On August 30, 1973, in La Plata, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Neil Linder, who preceded her in death on April 25, 2021.

Also preceding her in death were her parents.

Surviving are six children, Karen (Travis) Gilmore, Kendall (Brenda) Williams, Koni (Carl) Hagar, all of La Plata, Missouri, Alan (Brenda) Linder of Green Castle, Missouri, Sherri (Dan Welby) Lindquist of St. Louis, Missouri, and Jeanna (Steve) Delgado of Tempe, Arizona; fourteen grandchildren, Staci (Cassarius Meeks) Hanton of Columbia, Missouri; Karla (Jeremiah) Jackson, Wendi (Brenton) Travis, all of La Plata, Missouri; Hali (Carlie) Wear of Carthage, Illinois; Renee Adams, of La Plata, Missouri; Jesse (Chasiti) Peavler of Atlanta, Missouri; Brent Williams, and Kelcey Williams both of La Plata, Missouri; Joshua (Talia) Lindquist, of Kansas City, Missouri; Andrea Lindquist, of Kirkwood, Missouri; Koby Linder of Green Castle, Missouri; Maria (Khodie) Coleman, of Phoenix, Arizona; Kara Delgado, of Dallas, Texas; Nick (Lauren) Delgado of St. Louis, Missouri. 30 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

Merlene spent most of her life in La Plata, where she graduated from La Plata High School in 1957 and was a member of the La Plata Christian Church. She loved to travel, play cards, and was always happy to lend a hand to her family whenever needed. Above all, she cherished attending her grandchildren’s ball games, where she was their biggest fan.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m.

Inurnment will be in the La Plata Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials in memory of Merlene may be made to the La Plata Bulldog Backers. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, MO 63549.

11/13/2025

New Obituaries from Travis Funeral Chapel for November 12, 2025 -

Merlene Linder, age 86, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

11/05/2025

New Obituaries from Travis Funeral Chapel for November 4, 2025 -

Ruth Ann Easley of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Friday, October 17, 2025.Born January 1, 1944 in Stoutsville, Missouri, she was the middle daughter of Frank and Gladys Vaughn.

11/04/2025

Ruth Ann Easley of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Friday, October 17, 2025.
Born January 1, 1944 in Stoutsville, Missouri, she was the middle daughter of Frank and Gladys Vaughn.

On February 18, 1962 she wed Garry Jackson Easley in La Plata, Missouri.

Ruth is survived by her husband Garry of 64 years, two children David (Beth) Easley, Denise (John) Bilyeu; four grandchildren, Allison (Lucas) Davis, Michael (Kelli) Easley, Tyler Emery, Nicole Emery; three great-grandchildren, Addison Davis, Josephine Emery, Baby Davis due in February; two sisters, Jo (Bill) Harison, Linelle (Harold) Collins; and sister-in-law, Denise Easley.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and in-laws Leland and Hazel Easley, Larry and Doris Easley and Jerry Easley.

Ruth was a 1961 graduate of La Plata High School. Ruth's greatest joy was spending time with her family, grand-children, sisters, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Friday, with the service at 11:00 a.m.
at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missiouri

10/28/2025

New Obituaries from Travis Funeral Chapel for October 28, 2025 -

Carol Francis Simons, age 63, of La Plata, Missouri, died Thursday, October 23,2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

10/28/2025

Carol Francis Simons, age 63, of La Plata, Missouri, died Thursday, October 23,2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

Born February 3, 1962, in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of Ernest Allen and Juanita Ada (Boyles-Coe) Baker.

Surviving is her significant other, Mark Powell of La Plata, Missouri; daughter, April Teel of Moberly, Missouri; and her dogs, Snowflake, and Layla.

Her parents and dog, Snowball preceded her in death.

Carol enjoyed reading, puzzles, cooking and baking. She loved her dogs and helping others.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2025, in the East Addition of the La Plata Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

10/19/2025

New Obituaries from Travis Funeral Chapel for October 19, 2025 -

Darlene Doris Findling, age 95, of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Brunswick Nursing Home in Brunswick, Missouri.

10/19/2025

Darlene Doris Findling, age 95, of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Brunswick Nursing Home in Brunswick, Missouri.

Born March 3, 1930, near Novelty, Missouri, the daughter of Lonnie and Leona (Lea) Campbell. On June 12, 1955, in Knox County, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Leo Findling who preceded her in death on January 26, 2025.

Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, Ellis and Otho Campbell; and two sisters, Neva Reed and Mary Susan Burris.

Surviving are two sons, Leslie Findling of Atlanta, Missouri and Ellis (Myra) Findling of Moberly, Missouri; and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Darlene lived and worked on the farm east of Atlanta, most of her life.

There are no services scheduled at this time.