Ellis McElwain Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ellis McElwain of Adrian, Missouri, who passed away on December 31, 2025 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ellis Leroy and Virginia Fern Bitner McElwain; his daughter Nichole Laughin; and his siblings, Howard McElwain, Bill McElwain and Carol Jean Christopher.

He is survived by: his wife Barbara McElwain of Adrian, Missouri; his son Darren McElwain of Adrian, Missouri; his grandchildren, Skyler McElwain (Christina), Tanner McElwain, Samuel Laughlin (Morgan), Catherine Pattison, Serenity Laughlin and Nathan Laughlin; his great grandchildren, Liam and Everett Laughlin; his siblings, Glen McElwain (Linda) of Butler, Missouri and Connie Eidson (Danny) of Urich, Missouri; and his sister-in-law Sharon McElwain of Butler, Missouri..

Contributions to Adrian United Methodist Church.