Thurman Funeral Home

12/25/2025

As the holiday season is upon us, we want to take a moment to remember those that are not with us this holiday season. This Christmas, we hope your homes are filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of cherished memories with family and friends. Merry Christmas.

12/23/2025

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Carol Ann Case Lauck-Scott, 72, born to Elbert and Shirley Bowie Case on October 30th, 1953. Carol married Bill Lauck and to this union three children were born, Chad, Heather, and Steve. This union later came to an end. Carol met Donna Scott and she became the love of her

12/22/2025

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Louis John Dehn, Jr. 68, a resident of Lexington, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Louis was born in Marshall on September 5, 1957, the son of Louis John and Elsie Lynn Dehn, Sr. He was united in marriage to Betty Hill of Lexington

12/22/2025

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Pauline E. Miller Amery 99, a resident of Norborne, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Richmond. Pauline was born on June 25, 1926, the daughter of Leo and Merlin Paul Miller. She married Donald Amery who preceded her in death on June 30,

12/22/2025

Did You Know? Cremation dates back to the Stone Age, around 3000 B.C. It became more common in the 19th century with the establishment of the first crematory in the U.S. in 1876.

12/15/2025

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LeRoy Lee Dale Willim, 85, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Clear Lake and Clarion, IA, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Almavida Assisted Living in Fort Myers, FL. Lee was born on February 3, 1940, in Marshalltown, IA, the son of William Dale Thomas and Lova Lois Duncan

12/15/2025

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the deaths of Robert Thomas “Bob” McCorkendale (12/14/2024), Phillip L. Fitzwater (12/16/2024), and Wade Keith Schroeder (12/20/2024). May they rest in peace.

12/12/2025

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Kay Eileen Hewitt, 90, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Valley Manor in Excelsior Springs. Kay was born on July 9, 1935, in Fort Madison, IA, the daughter of Wilbur and Lona Harker Parrish. She was united in marriage to Albert Everett Hewitt of Henrietta on

12/09/2025

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Brenda Faye Ebel Ballinger 54 passed away at home on Sunday December 7th, 2025, after a long battle of Cancer with her loving family by her side. She was a loving, caring, beautiful woman. Brenda was born on February 9th, 1971, to Merle Ebel and Viola Hohnstern Ebel in Hankinson

12/09/2025

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Gary Jewell Swatty Swafford, 67, of Norborne, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 30, 2025, at his home. Gary was born on January 25, 1958, in Carrollton, the son of Orville and Darlene Ross Swafford. Survivors include two brothers, David Bobbie Jo Melton, Sr. of Bosworth and Adam Melton Stacy F...

12/08/2025

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the deaths of Kimberley Ann (Pickering) Smith (12/9/2024) and Ira Junior Anderson (12/11/2024). May they rest in peace.

12/05/2025

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Colleen Yvonne Pennington, 79, of Orrick, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Colleen was born on November 15, 1946, in Junction City, KS, the daughter of Millard Joseph and Gladys Agnus Meredith Heskett. She was united in marriage to Homer Andrew Pe...