Obituaries

Aug 15, 2023

Blanche Schroeder, age 100, of Tipton, MO,  passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at her home.

She was born February 25, 1923, near Florence, MO, a daughter of William "Ed" and Gertrude (McNeal) Steele. She married the love of her life, Marlin Schroeder on November 25, 1944, in Jefferson City.

Blanche attended the Victory Schoolhouse...

Aug 9, 2023

Gary Flockhart, age 71, of Cole Camp passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at his home. It was on the 23rd day of July in 1952 that William F. and Donna (Lycke) Flockhart welcomed their son, Gary Dean, into their home in Ames, Iowa. On June 22, 1991, Gary was united in marriage to Kathy Sisney. Gary was a...

Aug 9, 2023

Roy Comstock, age 78, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at his home. It was on the 6th day of January in 1945 when Garth Duesse and Rose M. (Tabor) Comstock welcomed their son, Garth Leroy, into their home in Illinois. On September 4, 1966, Roy was united in marriage to Ruth Stepp in Versailles. He worked...

Aug 6, 2023

George William “Bill” Campbell, 92, of Olathe, KS, formerly of Versailles, MO, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at The Healthcare Resort of Olathe.

He was born May 14, 1931, in Deerfield, MO, a son of Roscoe Conklin Campbell and Mary Bernice (Higbee) Campbell.

On March 7, 1976, in Springfield, MO, he was united in marriage to Judith Jane (Gainer) Snodgrass.

Bill was...

Aug 6, 2023

Skyler Lee Newman-Thompson, age 19, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on July 23, 2004 in Osage Beach, MO, a son of Mark Elster Thompson and Jessica Newman. Skyler was saved at Decaturville Bible School Camp. He was a member of the JROTC at Camdenton High School. Skyler was in the...

Aug 6, 2023

Gary Dean Oerly, age 62, of Boonville, MO,  passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Gary was born February 26, 1961, in Jefferson City, MO, the son of Dean and Marie (Baker) Oerly. He married the love of his life, Beverly Kathryn Young, on June 9, 1984, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pilot Grove,...

Jul 23, 2023

Bruce Burkhart, age 61, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. It was on the 13th day of February in 1962 that Loyde and Mary (Miller) Burkhart welcomed their son, Bruce, into their home in Piper, Kansas. Being outdoors is where Bruce found his joy. His favorite pass time was fishing; but he also...

Jul 20, 2023

Archie Ray Thurman, age 79, of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.

Archie was born July 6, 1944, in Boonville, MO, a son of Archie “Durwood” and Bessie (Neal) Thurman. He married Doris ‘Elaine” Bader on December 3, 1971 in Pilot Grove.

Archie graduated from Bunceton...

Jul 19, 2023

Linda Karen Griffing, 74, of Florence, Missouri went to her heavenly home on July 19, 2023. Linda was born on November 5, 1948 to Olin and Cora Mahnken on Buffalo Road in Florence, Missouri. After graduating in 1966 from Stover High School, Linda went on to work at Tipton Pants Factory for 10 years until it closed, then worked...

Jul 16, 2023

Glenda Katherine Hirst, age 80, of Tipton, MO,  passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Tipton Oak Manor.

Glenda was born September 24, 1942, in Windhorst, KS, a daughter of Vernon and Dorothy (Heiland) Nau, who preceded her in death.

Glenda was a 1960 graduate of Tipton High School. She attended State Fair Community College...

Jul 16, 2023

Melva Dean Lawson Cobb, age 98, of Tipton, passed away Sunday, at the Villa Marie Nursing Home in Jefferson City.  She was born December 15, 1924 on the farm south of Tipton, Missouri, the daughter of Charles T. and Gladys Irene Newkirk Lawson.

Melva Dean attended the Hickory Grove Elementary School near Tipton and graduated from Tipton...

Jul 15, 2023

Mary Ann (Walker) Wallenburn, 100, of Otterville, Missouri, passed away July 15, 2023, in Sedalia, Missouri.  Mary Ann was born October 29, 1922, in San Antonio, Texas, to Curtis Lee Walker, Sr. and Mary Ann (Toudouze) Walker.  She was the last surviving grandchild of Joe Walker, who had nineteen children and a multitude of grandchildren.

Mrs. Wallenburn...

Jul 14, 2023

Kimberly Ann Stoecklein Townlain, age 59 of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family and friends.

Kim was born July 19, 1963, in Boonville, MO to Gene and Janet (Boehm) Stoecklein.  She was a 1981 graduate of Pilot Grove High School.  On June 13, 1987, she was united...

Jul 9, 2023

Roberta Ann Monroe, age 76, of Stover died July 9, 2023 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. She was the daughter of William C. Combs and Grace Beck and step father Kenneth Beck who raised her. She married Albert Venomous Monroe on January 2, 1965 Kansas City, Missouri. They had four children and one step son....

Jul 5, 2023

Doris Joyce Case was born December 22, 1949 to Harold E. Case and Emma Dorean ( Schroder). As the first grandchild in both families, she received lots of love & attention from all her Aunts and Uncles. Doris graduated from Stover High School in 1967. She graduated from Research Hospital and Medical Center School of Nursing in 1972. She...

Jul 5, 2023

Geraldine F. Stamberger, 96, of Otterville, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Tipton Oak Manor Nursing Home. She was born August 6, 1926 in Florence, MO, a daughter of Daniel and Minnie (Aldrich) Stillwell. On July 9, 1945 in Sedalia, she married Raymond W. Stamberger, who preceded her in death on April 22, 2012. Geraldine enjoyed fishing and hunting...

Jul 4, 2023

Speed Branch, age 74, of Versailles passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born January 22, 1949, in Versailles, the son of Roy and Wilda (Sidebottom) McCasland. On April 5, 1976, he was united in marriage to Brenda Hardey in Versailles. He spent his days logging, working on the farm, and taking care...

Jul 2, 2023

Don Harold Humpherys, age 73, passed away peacefully in Blackfoot, Idaho on July 2, 2023

Don was born in Shelley, Idaho to Rayo V. and Leora May Humpherys on January 27, 1950. After graduating from Shelley High School he married Linda Chavis. To this union were two sons born, Larry (Blackfoot, Idaho) and Marcus (Springville, Utah).

Jun 21, 2023

Brenda J. Schultz, 67, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Lake Regional Hospital. She was born November 14, 1955, in Wichita, KS, daughter of Otis Irving and Benita Marie (Kellum) Knight. On October 10, 1992, at the Versailles Christian Church, she was united in marriage to Allen "Dutch" Schultz, who preceded her in death on September...

Jun 16, 2023

Betty Silvey, age 81, of Eldon passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. It was on the 29th day of March in 1942 that Harold and Della Faye (Fleming) Sparks welcomed their daughter, Betty Ann, into their home in Oklahoma City, OK. Betty was previously married to Loyd Vernon Silvey and to...