Obituaries

Dorothy Jeanette Ries

Mar 23, 2025

Dorothy Jeanette Ries, age 95, of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Katy Manor. Born on August 8, 1929, to Leslie and Katie (Babbitt) Haley in Pilot Grove, Dorothy embraced a life rooted in family, faith, and a deep connection to the land.

On July 27, 1952, Dorothy married Clarence Herman Ries, and together they...

Delores Elizabeth Bardwell

Mar 17, 2025

Delores Elizabeth Bardwell, age 74, of California, MO, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at Jefferson City Manor. She was born at in Tipton, MO on September 12, 1950, a daughter of Andrew and Mary (Elmlinger) Yoest, who preceded her in death.

While working at the Shoe Factory in Tipton, Delores met Richard Lee Bardwell, whom she married on September 18,...

George Milligan

Mar 14, 2025

George W Milligan, 84, of Stover, MO, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at Golden Age Living Center. He was born in Richmond, IN on April 2, 1940, a son of Harland and Lois (Higgins) Milligan, and his step-father Bert Foreman, who preceded him in death.

On June 12, 1960, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Stover, MO, he...

Rodney Alan Battles

Mar 12, 2025

Rodney Alan Battles, age 49, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Rodney was born on June 1, 1975, in Jefferson City, MO, to Gary and Debra (Huff) Battles. He was preceded in death by his mother, Debra Battles.

Rodney dedicated much of his career to the International Union of Operating Engineers, where he found great...

Clinton Birdsong

Mar 11, 2025

Clinton Birdsong, age 63, of Cole Camp passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Bothwell Regional Hospital in Sedalia.

It was on the 27th day of October in 1961 in Illinois when Willie and Lilia (McAdams) Birdsong welcomed their son, Clinton Edward, into their home.

Clinton was a jack of all trades, and a master of most. He had...

Donald R. Kammerich

Mar 10, 2025

Donald Raymond Kammerich, 64, of Pilot Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home.

He was born December 8, 1960, in Cooper County, son of Curtis R. and Joan Margaret (Lang) Kammerich.

On July 27, 1985, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pilot Grove, he was united in marriage to Diane Eichelberger.

Don was a 1979 graduate of Pilot...

Jimmie Ray Upton

Mar 8, 2025

Jimmie Ray Upton, 81, of Tipton, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Brunswick Nursing & Rehab in Brunswick, MO.

Jimmie was born on November 4, 1943, in Idabel, OK, to John and Lucille (Crawford) Upton, who preceded him in death.

On October 24, 1986, he married the love of his life, Helen Louise Spencer, in Tipton, MO. Jimmie proudly...

Kelly French

Mar 7, 2025

Kelly French, age 54, of Stover passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach.

It was on the 8th day of October in 1970 when Robert James French and Nancy Claire (Munhofen) Parker welcomed their son into their home in Sioux City, Iowa.

Despite the health challenges he faced throughout...

Dolores Davis

Mar 7, 2025

Dolores Davis, age 92, of Stover, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at her home.

In keeping with her wishes, she was cremated.

Harold Ray Draffen

Mar 7, 2025

Harold Ray Draffen, 58, of Tipton, Missouri, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Tipton.

Harold was born on September 21, 1966, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to George S. Sr. and Lillian F. (Schmitt) Draffen, who preceded him in death.

He graduated from Tipton High School and honorably served in the United States Air Force. Harold worked as a pressman at...

Dixie Ivie

Feb 22, 2025

Dixie Lee Ivie, 78, of Stover, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her home.

Dixie was born on July 29, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Robert White and Doris (Hemple) Montiel. On January 26, 1967, she married Michael Ivie.

Dixie was known for her hardworking nature, retiring from Tyson Foods where she worked in the...

Mary Laura Boeschen

Feb 22, 2025

Mary “Memow” Laura Boeschen, of Stover, MO, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Golden Age Living Center surrounded by her family. 

She was born on June 4, 1929, near Stover, MO, to Alexander and Gordia (Cable) Spencer, who preceded her in death. In 1947, shortly after graduating from high school, she was united...

Penni Wilson

Feb 20, 2025

Penni Sue Wilson of Stover passed from complications of COPD on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born August 2, 1968. Penni was preceded in death by her mother Virginia Wilson, and her brother Scott Wilson.

Survived by three daughters Alecia Harlan of Illinois, Kelli Wilson of Osage Beach, Natali Wilson of Russellville, her son Rori Wilson of...

Ann Black

Feb 16, 2025

Anna "Ann" Lee Black, Age 82 of Stover, MO, passed away Sunday February 16th, 2025 at her home, surrounded by family.

Ann was born June 1st, 1942, in Dover, MO, a daughter of William and Janice (Rasa) Ryun, who preceded her in death.

Her family lived in Dover, MO for many years where they farmed. She attended Dover Elementary until the family...

Freddie Anderson

Feb 11, 2025

Freddie Anderson, 89, of Tipton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, MO.

He was born on March 4, 1935, in Sedalia, MO, to Freddie Cecil and Theresa Gertrude (Laws) Anderson, who preceded him in death. On October 21, 1973, in Reno, NV, he was united in marriage to Maria Bastardo, who survives...

David Darrin Jackson

Feb 8, 2025

David Darrin Jackson, 64, of Tipton, MO passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home.

No public services will be held. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted into the care of Meisenheimer-Page-Dady Funeral Home, Tipton, MO.

Thelma Irene Larimore

Feb 3, 2025

Mrs. Thelma Irene Larimore, 95, passed away, Monday, February 3, 2025, at Tipton Oak Manor, after a brief illness.

She was born February 9, 1929, in Old Linn Creek, Camden County, Missouri, a daughter of Hubert Arnold and Viola Ann (Hibdon) Arnold. Irene graduated from Tipton High School.

On October 17, 1947, she was united in marriage to William “Cecil” Larimore, who...

Walter Lawrence Rapp

Jan 30, 2025

Walter Lawrence Rapp age 92 formerly of Blackwater passed away peacefully at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia, MO, on Thursday, January 30, 2025. 

 Lawrence was born on June 6, 1932, to the late Walter Rapp and Wilma (Richerson) Rapp. 

 Lawrence was a lifelong resident of Pilot Grove and Blackwater. He was a 1950 graduate of Pilot Grove High...

Michael David Asberry

Jan 29, 2025

Michael David Asberry, 61, of Pilot Grove, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. 

Michael was born on September 29, 1963, in Sikeston, MO. 

Michael liked fishing, working in his vegetable garden, and working on the farm with cattle. He also spent many hours painting for people around town and was a phenomenal painter. He also...

Pauletta Steelman

Jan 28, 2025

Pauletta Carol Steelman, 88, of Tipton passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Heisinger Bluffs Senior Living Community in Jefferson City, MO.

She was born on November 2, 1936 in San Diego, CA, a daughter of Paul and Gladys (Hubbard) Shock. On August 11, 1951, in Reno, Nevada she married Daniel Clay Steelman who preceded her in death on July 13,...