Wednesday, June 17, 2026

BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       
       Madison Marie Neely, 7, Boone. Born in Boone. Attended Ledges Elementary. Madison was diagnosed with Diffuse High Grade Glioma brain cancer at six. She enjoyed family time, driving through the Ledges State Park, doing puzzles, playing games on an I-Pad, watching Bluey and the movie, descendants. She loved mac-n-cheese, French fries with ranch dressing and American cheese slices. Her favorite color was rainbow. Survivors include her father, Justin Neely and sister Olivia Neely of Boone, grandparents Tim and Berniece Licata of Boone, grandfather Kevin Neely of Boone and aunt, Sarah (Chris) Turbes of Pilot Mound. Services in Boone.       

       Richard Lee Stearns, 82, Boone. Services in Boone.       

       Debbie Jean Dennis Doran, 70, Boone. Passed away unexpectedly. Born in Fort Dodge. BHS-74. Married Rich Gustafson and they divorced. Married Gregg Elsberry. In 2012, married Daniel Montgomery Doran. She worked at the Boone Movie Theatre, Fareway, provided in-home daycare, Gates, Members 1st Community Credit Union and Vison Bank. Retired in 2020. Debbie loved unconditionally and found joy in the simple things, gardening, crafting, a good book and she and Dan met new friends as they traveled the world. Her patience and kindness were unmatched and above all, she cherished her family. Survivors include her husband, Daniel, her mother, Loretta Bass, both of Boone, several siblings, including Wes (Jennifer) Bass and Rick Dennis of Boone, and daughters, including Tonya (Kelly) Lyons and Courtney Rose (Kelly Tapper) of Boone and Lexus (Damian) Davidson of Ogden. Services in Boone. 

       JoAnn Grasso Hicks, 85, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Stanhope. BHS-60. Boone Junior College. JoAnn was married to Richard Hicks for 20 years. She helped run the family business, the Daniel Boone Sports Shop. She was a 4-Her in her younger years and was crafty and artistic. She loved attending events at the Beckwith Center. Four children survive as do her brother, Gary Grasso of Boone, a niece and a nephew. Services in Boone. 

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