Obituaries
Mildred Pauline Heimsoth
Nov 16, 2024
The world lost one of its most hard working and generous beams of light on November 16th, 2024, with the death of Mildred “Micky” Heimsoth, 88, of Stover. She blessed the world for the first time on December 12, 1935 and grew up in the most humble of ways; attending one-room schoolhouses south of Stover while her and her sisters...
Melva Arnold
Nov 13, 2024
Melva Dean Arnold, age 95, of Tipton, Missouri, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at her home. Born on September 5, 1929, in rural Tipton, Melva was the daughter of Andrew and Gertrude (Knipp) Hartman, who preceded her in death.
On June 19, 1948, she married the love of her life, Dorris Gale Arnold, with whom she shared many...
Marjorie Ellen Brown (Babbitt)
Nov 7, 2024
Marjorie Ellen Brown (Babbitt), 97, of Sedalia, MO passed peacefully on November 7, 2024.
There will be a graveside service on Friday, November 22, at 11:00 a.m. in Pilot Grove, MO at the Pilot Grove City Cemetery.
Marjorie was born to Lester Fenton and Lena Mae Babbitt on March 30, 1927 and grew up on a 360-acre farm southeast of Pilot Grove,...
Roger Gerlt
Nov 7, 2024
Roger Nelson Gerlt of Seffner passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Lakeland Hospice House.
He was born November 10, 1942 in Stover, Missouri to the late Homer and Arlene Gerlt. Roger was a retired heavy equipment operator and served with the United States Army from 1964 until 1966. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Winter Haven...
Bill Griffing
Nov 4, 2024
William "Bill" Patrick Griffing, 71, of Florence, Missouri, went to his heavenly home on November 4th, 2024.
On April 18th, 1986, Bill was united in marriage to Linda who preceded him in death on July 19th, 2023.
He is survived by his son Harold Randall and his wife Lois; son Michael Randall and his wife Wendy, and his daughter Tonya Spilinek. Grandchildren:...
Darrell Schmidt
Nov 3, 2024
Darrell Schmidt, 76, of Tipton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia surrounded by family. Born on October 7, 1948, in rural Tipton, Darrell was a son of Louis Henry and Geneva Ruth (Wiser) Schmidt.
On November 27, 1966, Darrell married the love of his life, Virginia Ruth Hodges, at Tipton United...
Mary Beth Dicus
Oct 25, 2024
Mary Beth Dicus passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on October 7, 1946, to Fred and Mina (Gish) Wirths of Tipton. She attended St. Andrew Catholic School, Tipton High School, and went on to earn a B.S. in Business Education from Central Missouri State College. She was married to Donald Dicus...
Samantha Joan McDowell
Oct 18, 2024
Samantha Joan McDowell (Giese), age 39, of Alamogordo, NM, formerly of Branson, MO, formerly of Tipton, MO, passed away in her apartment in Lubbock, TX on Thursday, October 18, 2024.
Samantha was born on December 2, 1984, in Great Falls, MT to Steven W. Giese and Judith A. Hilgert.
Sam was an avid traveler; that was her passion, she was a wanderlust;...
Crystal Gale Heather
Oct 11, 2024
Crystal Gale Heather, age 45, of Tipton, MO, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at her home.
Crystal was born October 29, 1978, in Lawton, OK, a daughter of William and Ladonna Kaye (Hamilton) McCormick. She was united in marriage to Vincent Duane Heather on August 10, 2002, in Tipton, MO.
Crystal was raised Pentecostal and was a faithful homemaker. She...
Elaine Petree
Oct 9, 2024
Lois Elaine Petree, age 71, of Tipton, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on August 15, 1953, in California, MO, the daughter of Eugene and Lois (Scherff) Cassil, who preceded her in death. On July 9, 1971, Elaine married the love of her life, William "Bill" Lee Petree, at Annunciation Catholic...
Brenda Kay Dollison
Oct 3, 2024
Brenda Kay Dollison, age 73, of Tipton, MO, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, at Capital Region Hospital in Jefferson City, MO.
Brenda was born on August 21, 1951, in Versailles, MO, to Reno and Alice (Crenshaw) Brunjes, who preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Randy Dollison, on October 13, 1978, in Kansas City, Kansas.
Brenda's...
Jeannine E. Gell
Sep 29, 2024
Jeannine Evelyn Gell, 93, formerly of Clinton, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.
She was born September 19, 1931, in Berwyn, IL, daughter of Fred and Ann Blazevich.
In 1964, she was married to Jack Gell.
Jeannine worked as the office manager of the Griffin Clinic in Los Angeles, CA. She enjoyed reading and crocheting, and made...
Ron Hyer
Sep 28, 2024
Ron Hyer, age 61, of Stover, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Born on November 24, 1962, in Douglasville, Georgia, Ron was known for his strong work ethic. He dedicated twenty-one years of his life as a turkey farm breeder and an additional twenty years as an over the road truck driver, until his health started...
Vanessa White
Sep 18, 2024
Vanessa White, age 66, of Stover, passed away peacefully at her home on September 18, 2024. Born on September 19, 1957, in Savanna, Illinois, she was the daughter of Oran and Helen (Ruhnow) White.
Vanessa dedicated her career as a medical technician in the Kansas City area. An animal lover at heart, she cherished her cats and enjoyed relaxing at home...
Donald C. Mitzel
Sep 10, 2024
Donald Charles Mitzel, 84, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Neighborhoods by Tiger Place in Columbia.
He was born on August 17, 1940, in Boonville, MO, a son of William Roy Mitzel and Helen Harris (Sly) Mitzel. On August 17, 1963, in Wilmette, IL, he married Mavis Elizabeth Bradley who survives of the home.
Don was a 1958...
John Gregory Fry
Sep 9, 2024
John Gregory Fry died unexpectedly on Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home in N. Kansas City.
He was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville on May 9, 1963. He shared that birthday with his older brother Ted. He was the son of Charles and Alma Orscheln, Fry, both deceased, of Tipton, MO. John lost a nephew, Sean Fry in...
Melvin Lee Branch
Sep 7, 2024
Melvin Lee Branch, age 78, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away on September 7, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.
He was born on July 12, 1946, in Versailles, MO, to Elmer Lee and Wilda (Sidebottom) Branch. Melvin married the love of his life, Linda Joyce Paul, on October 8, 1976, in Versailles.
A skilled handyman, Melvin was...
Cathie Lyn Price
Sep 2, 2024
Cathie Lyn Price, age 69, of Tipton, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 2, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1954, in Geneva, NE, to Robert and Wilma Johnson.
On April 7, 2001, Cathie married Joseph Ray Price in a little country church near Tipton.
Cathie is survived by her loving husband, Joe, of Tipton; her son,...
Keith Morris
Aug 29, 2024
Keith Morris, 61, of Versailles, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
He was born September 27, 1962, in Weatherford, OK, son of John Thomas Morris and Nelda Fay (Goodman) Robinson.
Keith worked as a cook at the Village Inn in Sidney, NE. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Sidney. Fishing was...
Jim Douglas
Aug 28, 2024
Jim Douglas, age 70, of Florence passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at his home.
It was on the 2nd day of August in 1954, in Athens, Ohio that James Roscoe and Pauline Frances (Capps) Douglas welcomed their son, James Leon.
He was a 1973 graduate of Morgan County R-1 Stover High School.
On December 3, 1976, in Stover, Jim was united in...
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