Grand View Funeral Home & Burial Park

06/01/2026

Agnes "Jane" Kidd

Jane Kidd, age 81, of Hannibal, Missouri, passed away at 8:24 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, at her home.

Graveside services and inurnment will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Grand View Burial Park.

The family is being served by Grand View Funeral Home & Burial Park.

Jane was born on March 20, 1945, in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of Carl and Mary Voneta (Thompson) Elliott.

She was united in marriage to Teddy Kidd on November 5, 1976, in Hannibal. He preceded her in death on March 19, 2018.

Survivors include her children, Teddy Kidd of St. Louis, Missouri, Robin Kidd White of New London, Missouri, Dan Witthouse (Dana) of Quincy, Illinois, Lisa Downing (Steve) of Hannibal, Missouri, Angie Witthouse of New York, and Jennifer Smith (Chuck) of Hannibal, Missouri; grandchildren, Danny, Allie, Kevin, Del, Josh, Jake, Zach, Morgan, Brian, Holly, Charlie, and Kearsten; numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Jane was preceded in death by her sisters, Carolyn Gilbert and Shirley Sherman, and her grandson, Bobby Dean VanWinkle.

Jane graduated from Hannibal High School and obtained her cosmetology license. She later continued her education at Hannibal-LaGrange College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She later obtained her child development associate certificate. Throughout her career, Jane worked at the Walmart Photo Lab and served as a preschool teacher for Early Head Start and St. John's Lutheran School.

Away from work, Jane enjoyed writing, reading, painting, sculpting, and researching her family's ancestry. Throughout her life, she participated in a bowling league and was a member of the Hannibal Writers Guild. Above all, she cherished spending time with her family and friends.

Jane was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.

Per Jane's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Grand View Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be shared with the family on Jane's memorial page at www.grandviewfuneral.com.

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05/29/2026

Just a friendly reminder that all flowers and decorations must be moved from your loved one’s grave by Monday, June 1st. All items must be placed in the vase.

This allows our staff to continue w**d eating around markers, mowing, and maintaining the overall upkeep of the cemetery grounds.

Thank you again for your cooperation and for helping us keep the cemetery looking beautiful and well cared for.

05/25/2026

We held our annual Memorial Day service this morning. It was a beautiful day with a great turnout. Thank you to all that made it possible!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Their courage, service, and dedication will never be forgotten. As we gather with family and friends, may we also take a moment to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy because of those who gave everything.

From all of us at Grand View Funeral Home & Burial Park, we extend our deepest gratitude to our fallen heroes and their families. 🇺🇸

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13

05/23/2026

Happy Memorial Day and thank you to all who serve our Country!

05/21/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Hannibal High School Class of 2026! 🎓

Today we celebrate your hard work, dedication, and the many memories made along the way. As you turn the page to a new chapter in life, may you continue to chase your dreams, serve others, and make your community proud.

The future is bright for each and every one of you, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish.

From all of us at Grand View Funeral Home & Burial Park, congratulations graduates! ❤️🖤

05/15/2026

Betty Parker

Ms. Betty Ruth Parker, age 95, a resident of Auburndale, FL passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, in Winter Haven, FL. Ms. Parker was born January 21, 1931, in Huntington, Missouri to Ray Martin Shulse and Jessie Katherine Hamilton. She graduated from Rensselaer High School Class of 1947. Betty worked in the Accounting Department at Wendt-Sonis Carbide Tool Company for 13 years and was a Secretary/Bookkeeper for L.W. Riney Ready Mix & Construction Company for 19 years.

She married Marion J. Parker in the family home on June 29, 1952, in Huntington, MO. She was an Auburndale, FL resident since 2015. She was a member of the Tabernacle of Praise Church and the Grand View Bells in Hannibal, MO. She enjoyed flower arranging, reading, gardening, growing flowers, and horseback riding, but most of all loved to read and study Bible Prophecy. Betty accepted Jesus as her personal savior and was Baptized at Solid Rock Baptist Church in Rensselaer, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 58 years, Marion J. Parker (November 29, 2010) and 2 sisters, Reva Morgan & Patricia Snodgrass. Betty is survived by her sister, Katherine Martine Byers; nieces, Cheryl Sigler and Tracey Morgan, nephews, Jeff and Lonnie Byers.

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05/13/2026

W.R. (William Rayburn) Willis

W. R. (William Rayburn) Willis, was born to Edna and William (Casey) Willis, February 4th, 1937 in Springfield Arkansas.

From the cotton fields of Arkansas, he would walk into his Life calling, at the age of 15, by migrating to Hannibal Missouri. From the difficult life of being raised in a huge Family, to the vibrant city life of a riverfront town on the Mississippi, he traveled and found the one who would change his life. JESUS.

There, under the tutelage of his Uncle Pat Axton, he started attending the Pentecostal Church on 11th and Broadway. He was filled with the Holy Ghost and called to preach there in the Revival fire, under the Pastoral Leadership of a Man who would soon become his Father-in-Law. Rev. C. S. Albert.

There he met and married Dorcas Albert, on June 6, 1954.

In 1965 they answered the Call to Pastor a Church in Chicagoland: Calvary Tabernacle.

This would become the Joy of their entire Family.

Seven children, and a life filled with family vacations to Hannibal for Christmas, and Branson Missouri every year, their lives revolved around Church and the Glorious work of GOD.

To support such a large and growing Family, WR worked as an Industrial Pattern Maker, designing parts for even airplanes, and architectural assignments. He loved to talk “shop” with everyone around him about the trade he made a vocation of.

How he loved the retirement, that was never a retirement. He took a job, just to have fun. It seemed to surpass all his years of laborious design. He was now a WALMART GREETER! The perfect job for the Man who literally never met a stranger. The employees and patrons of WALMART became a second family to him.

The greatest lesson they ever tried to teach him was, that a GREETER must actually engage in more than ONE CONVERSATION that could last for hours, with the first person through the doors that day.

But he was only trying to make sure that every patron knew, The Lighthouse Church on 127th St was his home, and they were not really living, until they came to visit The Lighthouse Church.

He loved to talk about all his children, and how proud he was of each of them.

Thank you Naomi, for all the loving and tireless care you have provided to him. You honored him greatly.

WR is preceded in death by his parents, William (Casey) and Edna Willis, his brother Milton, and two sons, Joseph and Philip.

He leaves behind to carry on his charismatic personality, his sons, Bishop Dan (Linda) Willis, Pastor Andrew (Cheryl) Willis, John (Lisa) Willis, daughters, Naomi and Laurella Willis. His siblings cherish his memory. Rev. Bill Willis, Rev. WC Willis, Hulon Joel (Yankee) Willis, and one beloved sister Dana Lee.

Poppa Willis leaves a host of friends and family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and Family he has engaged in conversations, all over the world.

WR Willis never ever complained about anything, and always responded, all was ok, and come to The Lighthouse Church.

His humor, storytelling, and blessing everyone with a cross, will be greatly missed and remembered forever.

He has now gone ahead to the ultimate greeting location of life, and…… we will meet you in the morning, just inside the Eastern Gate, Poppa Willis!

A visitation will be held 9:00 am to 10:00 am Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 am. Burial will be in the Grand View Burial Park.

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