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Rain this morning with thunderstorms by evening. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. Morning high of 60F with temps falling to near 50. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%..
Rain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Low 43F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Updated: May 5, 2026 @ 4:40 am
Cynthia Jane (McMillen) Chilton, 50, of Salem, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri.
Cynthia is survived by her loving husband: Larry Chilton of Salem, MO; children: Alex Marchbanks of Salem, MO, Cricket Marchbanks of Salem, MO, Earnest Wesley Marchbanks and wife Daisey of Salem, MO, Christopher Marchbanks of Salem, MO, and Patrick Marchbanks of Salem, MO; stepchildren: Carter Chilton of Salem, MO, Claudia Chilton of Columbia, MO, and Ava Chilton of Galenia, MO; sisters: Angelaina Ayers of Salem, MO, Tammy Dudley of Salem, MO, and Brenna Suhling and husband Chris of Belgrade, MO; as well as many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Cynthia Chilton to Wilson Mortuary to help with Final Expenses. Memorial Envelopes will be available.
Condolences may be left online at www.wilsonmortuary.com
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