Michael Darby

Michael James Darby, age 67, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away at 12:20 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, at his home. He was born May 3, 1958, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Billy Ray and Jacqueline (McNicholl) Darby Sr.

Michael was a 1976 graduate of Grandview High School in Grandview, Missouri. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was a truck driver for Yellow Freight for 14 years. He was a member of the Lockwood Baptist Church, in Lockwood, Missouri. 

Michael is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Roe and her husband, Matthew, of El Dorado Springs, Missouri; one son, Nicholas Darby, of Hallandale Beach, Florida; four grandchildren, Cydney and Cylus Garrett and Hunter and Christian Darby; three sisters: Lauren McNicholls of the state of Washington; Lisa Parnell and her husband, William Hutchison of Miller, Missouri; and Shannon Darby of Mt. Vernon, Missouri; one brother, Steven Reardon of Golden City, Missouri; his very special aunt and uncle, Kibbie and Boot Stewart of Rowlett, Texas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Billy, and Jacqueline Darby, Sr.; one brother, Billy Ray Darby, Jr.; one sister, Dierdre “Dee” Standhardt; and one granddaughter, Braxton Garrrett.

No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.

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