Travis Funeral Chapel

04/09/2026

New Obituaries from Travis Funeral Chapel for April 9, 2026 -

Jorgen Enok Skjeveland, age 80, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

04/09/2026

Our husband, father, brother and friend, Larry Herron, 87, passed away November 7th, 2025.

Survived by Jan, his wife of 62 years, daughters Mary Herron and Kristi Rubin, son-in-law Mickey Rubin, granddaughters Sydney and Jordyn Rubin, sister and brother -in-law Janel and Sonny Hawkins and nieces Sally Loflin (Joel), Polly Freeman (Marty) and families.

Preceded in death by parents Gene and LaVon Herron, special Aunts Cleta Miller, Neva Miller, Opal Rose and niece Molly Hawkins.

Larry graduated from LaPlata, Missouri High School in 1956. He loved sports and played football, basketball, baseball and golf. He received his bachelor's degree from N.E. Missouri State in 1960 and his masters degree from Truman State University in 1963.

Larry and Jan were married in Hampton, Iowa, August 24, 1963. They left for Fontana, California where Larry expected to be coaching baseball but ended up teaching six periods of Jr. High World History! From California they moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where Larry received his PhD from the University of Utah on June 6th, 1969. He then became CEO of the Stateline Hotel and Casino in Wendover, Nevada for many years.

After retiring from the Casino, Larry and Jan moved back to LaPlata where he loved golfing the LaPlata course. He decided to run for mayor and was elected April 4th, 2006. He retired after two years but was re-elected by popular vote anyway! He said "Thanks" but "No thanks!"

He will be greatly missed by family and friends, but will be reunited with his parents, many relatives, his golf buddies, Ladd, Beaky and Wilson, pen-pal Tom Keith, long time friend Al Srnka, camping friends John and Helen Beck and dogs Sam and Riley.

A special thanks to the staff at Clarendale for their efforts and kindness in taking care of Larry.

Peace be with you, Larry.

A graveside gathering for friends and family will be held at 11am, Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at the LaPlata Cemetery.

04/09/2026

Jorgen Enok Skjeveland, age 80, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Born May 21, 1945, in Sandnes, Norway, the son of Rasmus and Karen (Bo) Skjeveland. On July 12, 1967, in La Plata, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Tharen Gunnels who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Jeff (Beth) Skjeveland of Macon, Missouri and Eric Skjeveland of La Plata, Missouri; one daughter, Elissa (David) Anderson of La Plata, Missouri; and three grandchildren, Aidan and Anders Skjeveland and Bethanie Tippett.

His parents and one sister, Norunn preceded him in death.

Jorgen served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969. He received a Master’s in Fishery Biology at Truman State University. He was employed with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services as a Fish Biologist until his retirement.

Jorgen enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, collecting stamps, watching movies, and going to the coffee shop.

Graveside services with full military honors will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with the family receiving friends from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri.

Memorials in memory of Jorgen may be made to the Randy Johnson Memorial Foundation. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, Missouri 63549.

04/04/2026

New Obituaries from Travis Funeral Chapel for April 4, 2026 -

Carmen Erlinda Fast, age 78, of Columbia, Missouri and formerly of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

04/04/2026

Carmen Erlinda Fast, age 78, of Columbia, Missouri and formerly of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Born May 4, 1947, in San Bernardino, California, the daughter of Raymond and Lupe (Cruz) Molina. On December 13, 1975, in San Bernardino, California, she was united in marriage to Larry Fast who preceded her in death on June 1, 1996.

Also preceding her in death were her parents.

Surviving are three sisters, Eleanore Thomas of Beaumont, California, Shirley LaMay of Fort Worth, Texas, and Debra (Don) Ward of Brea, California; one brother, Raymond Molina of Redlands, California; and several nieces and nephews.

Carmen graduated summa cm laude in the first graduating class of Cal State San Bernardino in 1967, She was tenacious in her life’s endeavors. Carmen was known for her generosity to family and friends.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2026, in the La Plata Cemetery in La Plata, Missouri under the direction of Travis Funeral Chapel, La Plata, Missouri.

03/26/2026

New Obituaries from Travis Funeral Chapel for March 26, 2026 -

She resided with her daughter, Barb Kelsall, and her two grandsons, Robert Stifflemire and Curtis Anderson, in La Plata, Missouri.

03/26/2026

Irene L. Brooks, age 86, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home at 4:20 a.m. on March 24, 2026.

Irene was born July 13, 1939, in Johnstown, Missouri, to Henry Frederick Reeves and Georgia Louraine (Tucker) Reeves.
She resided with her daughter, Barb Kelsall, and her two grandsons, Robert Stifflemire and Curtis Anderson, in La Plata, Missouri.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Frederick Reeves and Georgia Louraine Reeves; her husband, Floyd Calvin Brooks; three brothers, Moses Allen Reeves, Ervin Frederick Reeves, and Edgar Marion Reeves; one sister, Edna Mae Kreiter; one grandson, Christopher Allan Pollard; and one great-granddaughter, Emma Rosella Casey.

She leaves behind five children: Richard Pollard and wife Carla, David Pollard and wife Brenda, Barbara Kelsall, Penny Gross and husband Mark, and Darryl Brooks.

She is also survived by her grandchildren: Amelia Pollard, Matthew Pollard, Billy Pollard, Jennifer Parker, Alisha Pollard, Robert Stifflemire, Curtis Anderson, Travis Clark, Brandy Shireman, Alivia Brooks, Samantha Sooter, and Austin Sooter; along with 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Freda Hillard and June Wiley, and her brother, Eugene Reeves.

Irene had a lifelong passion for fishing. No matter the weather, or even if she had to sit on the ground, she fished as long as the Lord allowed. She enjoyed sharing this passion and teaching others, as she did with a young neighbor boy, Tanner. Irene also enjoyed gardening, caring for her beautiful houseplants, listening to bluegrass and old country music, and attending auctions any chance she could. She cherished visiting with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren whenever possible.

Above all, Irene loved the Lord. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she lived it out in a way that left a lasting impression on her family. She taught those around her the importance of a personal relationship with God and a respect for His word - something that will continue to live on through the generations after her.

Irene was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Irene will be cremated and laid to rest at Rocky Ford Cemetery in Dent County, Missouri. Service details will be announced by the family at a later time.

03/25/2026

New Obituaries from Travis Funeral Chapel for March 25, 2026 -

Surviving is one brother Ernest (Nelda) Perry of Kearney, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Junior Perry of La Plata, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

03/25/2026

Trent L. Perry, age 64, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at his home.

Born February 7, 1962, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Willian Jasper and Rose Maxine (McEwen) Perry.

Surviving is one brother Ernest (Nelda) Perry of Kearney, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Junior Perry of La Plata, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters, Donna Hagar Lindley and Virginia Perry; one brother, Billy Perry; and his dog, Charlie.

Trent lived in La Plata most of his life. He was a 1980 graduate of La Plata High School. He owned and operated Trent Perry Construction and Rentals. Trent was a life-long member of the NRA and served on the La Plata City Council for over 25 years.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Cherry Box Cemetery in Shelby County, Missouri.

Memorials in memory of Trent may be made to Cherry Box Cemetery. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, MO 63549.

03/18/2026

New Obituaries from Travis Funeral Chapel for March 18, 2026 -

Tonya Lynn Wood, age 57, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

03/18/2026

Tonya Lynn Wood, age 57, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.

Born October 2, 1968, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Linden “Buster” and Janet (Young) Wood.

Surviving are two siblings, Tim (Shelley) Wood of La Plata, Missouri and Terri (Dustin Brown) McLean of Pittsfield, Illinois; one aunt, Lodena Biggs of Lenexa, Kansas; her best friend, Sheri Turner of Brashear, Missouri; and several nieces, nephews, and special students.

Her parents and brother-in-law, Chris McLean preceded her in death.

Tonya was a lifelong resident in LaPlata, MO, but she also called Brashear MO her community as well. She loved hanging out with her friends. She enjoyed supporting both the Bulldogs and Tigers throughout her adult years, especially watching Summer, Justin, Pieper, Cameron, and Izzy, and many others she thought as "her kiddos", play sports; she was known to everyone as Aunt Tonya. You could be sure that she was the one behind the camera at any sporting event, as she loved taking pictures and sharing them with everyone. She loved her pups Wrigley and Barkley. Mostly she loved her family and being with them. Aunt Tonya and Grandma Janet are back together again watching the games from afar.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the La Plata Baptist Church in La Plata, Missouri. Burial will be in the La Plata Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, March 20, 2026, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the La Plata Baptist Church.

Memorials in memory of Tonya may be made to LHS Bulldog Backers or Brashear High School Special Education Department. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, Missouri 63549.

03/17/2026

New Obituaries from Travis Funeral Chapel for March 17, 2026 -

Phyllis graduated class of 1957 from La Plata High School where she played Basketball. She then moved to California, where she worked and raised her family. When retirement came around, she decided to move back to her “hometown” La Plata to enjoy her golden years with family.