Obituaries

Mark L. Frazier

Mark L. Frazier

May 19, 2023

We hope you can join us as we celebrate Mark's life together on Sunday, July 16, 2023, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Lake View Golf & Country Club in Chariton, Iowa. Tributes will begin at 2:00 p.m.

You are encouraged to wear your Hawkeye gear!

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark's memory to...

Kenneth Jones

Kenneth Jones

May 19, 2023

Kenneth Michael Jones was born on July 30, 1962, in Chariton Iowa to Richard Jones & Myrtle Jones (Parsons).  As a child, Ken moved around a lot because of his dad’s job.  He attended many different schools, but he never had to worry if he would make friends, because he had built-in best friends with his five siblings.  He retired...

Charlene M. Graves

Charlene M. Graves

May 18, 2023

Charlene M. Graves, daughter of Harry and Josephine Oliver, passed away on May 18, 2023, at Lucas County Health Center at 91 years of age.  A celebration of life for Charlene will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Mike and Marcia Graves’ home, located at 611 North St., Dallas, Iowa 50062, where she resided for 17...

Ralph Conner Jr.

Ralph Conner Jr.

May 16, 2023

Ralph Conner Jr. peacefully passed away on May 16, 2023, in Chariton, Iowa. Services will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. A luncheon will follow the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Chariton. Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 21,...

Gary David Mart

Gary David Mart

May 15, 2023

Gary David Mart was found at his home May 15, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Cremation arrangements were handled by Pierschbacher Funeral Home, Chariton, Iowa. Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Dallas, Iowa Cemetery.

Gary was born to Gerald and Beatrice (Breese) Mart on July 17, 1959, in Knoxville, Iowa. He had nine brothers and...

Fred "Scraper" Goodwin Jr.

Fred "Scraper" Goodwin Jr.

May 15, 2023

Frederick “Scraper” Goodwin, Jr. passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, in Knoxville, Iowa.

Services for Fred “Scraper” Goodwin, Jr., 90 of rural Knoxville, will be held Friday, May 19, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. Burial will follow at the Eureka Cemetery with Military Burial Honors. A luncheon will be held at the Harvey Community...

Mae Mathes

Mae Mathes

May 13, 2023

A celebration of life service for Mae A. Mathes, 90, of rural Russell, will be held Wednesday, May 17th at 10:30 a.m. at the Knoxville Church of the Nazarene. Interment will be at the Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville following the service. Family will receive friends at her church on Tuesday evening, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers,...

Timothy L. McNeeley

Timothy L. McNeeley

May 12, 2023

Family and friends are saddened to announce the passing of Timothy ‘Tim” Lee McNeeley, age 51, of Des Moines, Iowa. Tim was a beloved family member who will be fondly remembered for his infectious laugh, his warm heart, and his love of fishing, camping, church, and family. A celebration of life will be held at Auld Park, N 3rd St....

Fred L. Bankus

Fred L. Bankus

May 12, 2023

Fred L. Bankus, age 87, passed away on May 12, 2023, at the Des Moines VA Medical Center. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during the visitation at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville on Friday, May 19, 2023, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Saturday, May 20,...

Curtis Scott Weis

Curtis Scott Weis

May 10, 2023

Curtis Scott Weis, a loving and caring man, passed away on May 10th, 2023, at the age of 35. The visitation for Curtis will be held on May 17th, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Pierschbacher Funeral Homes - Milo located at 201 Walnut St., Milo, IA, followed by the funeral service at 6:00 PM at the same...

Roxane Lowe

Roxane Lowe

May 9, 2023

Roxane Lowe, 64, passed away on May 9, 2023. Services for Roxane will be held Friday, May 26, at 10:00 at the Harvey Assembly of God in Harvey.

Roxane is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Tim) Arnold and Samantha (Randy) Iddings; 4 granddaughters: Jaide, Laney, Threalynn and Rylee; and her life-long friend, Dave Woodsmall.

Roxane was preceded in death by...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Valerie Wooldridge

Jacqueline "Jackie" Valerie Wooldridge

May 6, 2023

 

Jacqueline “Jackie” Valerie Wooldridge, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Eureka Cemetery, near Harvey.

Jackie was born on April 4, 1934, in Harvey, Iowa, the only child of Mary Elizabeth Wilson and Donald “Shorty” White....

Beverly Jean McRoberts

Beverly Jean McRoberts

May 4, 2023

Beverly Jean McRoberts, 87, of Chariton, passed away May 4, 2023, at the Lucas County Health Center. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment will follow at Chariton Cemetery. There will be a lunch following the interment at Pierschbacher Funeral Home.

Beverly was born on October 31,...

Mary Lea Hampton

Mary Lea Hampton

May 3, 2023

 

 

Mary Lea (Gifford) Hampton, 75, of Pleasantville, Iowa passed away at home on May 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. A memorial service for Mary Lea will be held at Fairview Christian Church in Pleasantville, Iowa on June 10, 2023, at 11:00am.

Mary Lea was born June 25, 1947, in Pleasantville, Iowa to Guy and...

Carol Ellowyn Mathes

Carol Ellowyn Mathes

Apr 30, 2023

Carol E. Mathes, 89, of Melcher-Dallas, passed away April 30, 2023, at the Chariton Specialty Care. Services will be Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Melcher-Dallas. Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at the Gosport Cemetery following the service.

Carol was born May 21,...

Arnold Ray Agan

Arnold Ray Agan

Apr 28, 2023

Arnold Ray Agan, age 71, of Carlisle, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Accura HealthCare of Pleasantville. No services are planned.

Arnold was born on July 18, 1951, in Knoxville, Iowa, to Kelly and Darlene Agan. He attended and graduated from Knoxville High School. Following high school, Arnold served in the United States Navy. After his time...

Roy W. Johnson

Roy W. Johnson

Apr 27, 2023

Roy W. Johnson, a proud Veteran of the United States Army, passed away in the early morning hours of April 27, 2023.

Roy was born September 19, 1941, in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. He attended military school where he later served in the United States Army, 101st Airborne Division. Roy’s military duties included missile command, and a paratrooper at Fort Bragg. He...

Mescal "Mec" Ann Ira

Mescal "Mec" Ann Ira

Apr 27, 2023

Mescal "Mec" Ann Ira, 75, of Des Moines passed away April 27, 2023 surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be held at the Berwick Cemetery, NE 62nd Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021 at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Following the graveside service a luncheon will be held at the Sheridan Park United Methodist Church.

 A visitation will...

Marvin L. Neer Jr.

Marvin L. Neer Jr.

Apr 27, 2023

Services for Marvin Neer Jr., 75, of Russell, Iowa will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment will follow at the Russell Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday, May 1, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Russell Fire...

Cindy K. Etter

Cindy K. Etter

Apr 18, 2023

Cindy Kay (Mecham) Etter, 67 of Knoxville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. She born on April 17, 1956, to Gale and Verna (Presley) Mecham. A Celebration of Life for both Cindy and her husband, Jimmie, will be held at a later date at the Monkey House in Kellogg. Memorials may be made in care of Cindy's family.

Cindy...

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