The Obituary Section

Ashley Adams

, Missouri

October 20, 1982

Ashley Ranee Adams, 43, of Keytesville, MO, died Sunday, May 17, 2026 in a motorcycle accident. Ashley was born October 21, 1982 in Moberly, MO the daughter of Robert Edwin and Ladonna (Warren) Calvert.Ashley worked in the floral department at Walmart. She was a rock collector, enjoyed riding horses 7 atv’s, basketball, and her hourly trips to Casey’s. She loved her family and attending all their events.Ashley is survived by her children James Calvert, Jayce Hart, Desirae Hart, Jaden Adams, Easton Adams, her paternal grandmother Marilyn Calvert, step-mother Donna Caulk, siblings Brandy Grimes, Jason Calvert, Melissa Calver, Renee Pope, Heather Hayes, Nick Pope, grandchildren Chance, Hailsee, Hudson, Novah, Landon, Bentley, Cody, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by her parents and son Grayson Adams.A celebration of life service is Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 1-4 p.m. at the Keytesville Christian Church, 119 E Bridge, Keytesville, MO. Memorials…

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E. Allen Kohler

, Missouri

June 30, 2005 — June 30, 2006

E. Allen Kohler, 88, of Huntsville, Missouri, went to be with his Lord and Savior May 14, 2026, with family by his side.Allen was born in Huntsville, Missouri January 15, 1938. He was the son of Estele and Anna (Hackley) Kohler. He attended public school in Huntsville and graduated from Huntsville High School in 1955. He attended Moberly Area Community College and entered the University of Missouri in the School of Business Administration in 1959. While at the University, he became a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and is a life member of Alpha Kappa Psi.While in high school, Allen was employed by the Farmers and Merchants Bank, Huntsville, and continued working in the bank while attending Junior College. While attending the University of Missouri, he was employed by the Exchange National Bank, Columbia. After graduation he continued working for the Columbia Bank and was employed by Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.…

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Tony Mccollum

, Missouri

Tony V. McCollum, 76, of Keytesville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Pershing Hospital in Brookfield, Missouri.Tony was born August 14, 1949, in Keytesville, Missouri, the son of Chester Valgene and Dora Larue (Bills) McCollum. He married Becky Biere on October 23, 1982, in Salisbury, Missouri.Tony was a proud graduate of Keytesville High School, Class of 1967, where he was actively involved in Future Farmers of America (FFA). He later attended Columbia College, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business, graduating summa cum laude.Tony was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War and proudly served with the 101st Airborne Division as a Field Artilleryman. Following his initial enlistment Tony later reenlisted and trained as a Combat Engineer and served as a Drill Sargent, making the military his career and dedicating 26 years of honorable service to his country, retiring with the rank of…

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Anna Lorene Kendrick

, Missouri

June 30, 1979 — June 30, 1981

Anna Lorene Kendrick, 86, of Moberly, MO, died Friday, May 15, 2026 at Aspire Senior Living in Moberly, MO. Anna was born September 15, 1939 in Macon, MO, the daughter of Roy Franklin an Edith (Halley) Huston. She was married Charles Shackel Kendrick  and to this union three sons were born.Anna spent most of her life in Missouri, but from 1979-1981 she lived in Saratoga, WY, where she worked in a coal mine. She was member of the Salisbury Immanuel Lutheran Church, VFW auxiliary in Huntsville, American Legion in Moberly, Dorothy Chapter 1310 of Eastern Star in Huntsville, and leader for the Chariton Shining Stars and Boy Scouts for many years.Anna is survived by two sons Christopher Kendrick of Salisbury, MO, Craig (Gail) Kendrick of Salisbury, MO, daughter-in-law Kim Kendrick of Salisbury, MO, grandchildren Christopher (Becky) Kendrick, Chad (Melissa) Kendrick, Shawn (John) Neyens, Allie (Charlie) Gibbs, Jordan (Janna) Kendrick, Hayley…

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