Obituaries

Jun 19, 2021

Melvin L. Moore, age 81, of Gravois Mills, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 19, 2021.

He was born September 4, 1939, in Spring Prairie, Walworth, Wisconsin, one of five children, born to Leo and Rosie Frances Smith Moore.  On September 23, 1972, Melvin was united in marriage to Sally M. Boyer, who...

Jun 19, 2021

Samuel David “Sammy” Schreck, 56, of Versailles, died Saturday, June 19, 2021 near Latham due to a motorcycle accident.

He was born August 23, 1964 the son of Virgil A. and Velma H. “Helen” (Gray) Schreck, who preceded him in death.

Sam was a 1983 graduate of Tipton High School. He was a member of...

Jun 16, 2021

Janis Elaine Schneider, 70, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born October 4, 1950, in Pilot Grove, daughter of Harty and Ola Mae (Nelson) Schrader.

Janis worked as a telephone repair lineman before retiring. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Columbia....

Jun 14, 2021

Richard “Bo” Greene, Jr., age 67, of Stover, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia with his sister and aunt by his side.

He was born May 19, 1954, in Buncombe County, North Carolina, the only son of Richard P. Sr. and Daisy Treadway Greene.

Bo, along with his sisters,...

Jun 13, 2021

Darlene (Eslinger) Scott, age 79, of Gravois Mills, passed away shortly after midnight, Sunday, June 13, 2021, at her daughter’s home.                      Darlene was born March 25, 1942, in Osceola, Missouri a daughter of Clyde P. and Gertrude E. Reynolds Eslinger.                                                     She was united in marriage to Garry L. Scott of Kansas City, Missouri on October 25, 1959,...

Jun 13, 2021

On the 1st day of March in 1932, August and Laura Alpers Steinmeyer welcomed a daughter into their family and named her Kathleen Louise.  She was baptized and confirmed in the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover.  She was a graduate of Stover High School and shortly after graduation moved to Kansas City, where she received her...

Jun 8, 2021

Gary Lee Schnirch came into this world October 3, 1948, in Kansas City, Kansas, one of three sons born to Victor August and Violet Lee Nolting Schnirch.  He was baptized October 26, 1948, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover and confirmed June 6, 1965, at the Christ Lutheran Church in Stover.

Gary grew up in the...

Jun 3, 2021

Jeanine Marie Moseley, 59, of Boonville, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Tipton.

She was born August 24, 1961, in Marceline, daughter of Clyde Alonzo and Jeanine Marion (Nelson) Pope.

Jeanine was a beautiful soul. She was strong, smart and talented. Her hobbies included gardening, crafting, painting and playing pool....

May 30, 2021

Virginia F. Hibdon, 68, of Tipton, passed away, Sunday, May 30, 2021, at her home.

She was born June 21, 1952, in Tipton, MO, a daughter of Douglas and Alma (Combs) Peoples.  On February 1, 1969, in Otterville, MO, she married Carl R. Hibdon, who survives of the home.

Virginia was a lifetime member of...

May 28, 2021

Norma Jean (Lemler) Bremer of Smithton, Missouri was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She lived a full and vibrant life rooted in love, family and her community. Norma peacefully passed away at her home May 28, 2021, at the age of 84.   Born May 6, 1937, in Longwood (Pettis County) Missouri to Lee and Agnes (Klein) Lemler....

May 25, 2021

Raymond Eugene Vansell was born on the 17th day of January in 1941 in Crest, Missouri the seventh of twelve children born to Charles and Georgia Miller Vansell.

Raymond, or Gene as he was called by his older siblings, grew up in Stover, graduating from Stover High School in 1959.  On August 20, 1960, Raymond was united...

May 23, 2021

Ruth Marie Barbour, 80, of Tipton, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Tipton Oak Manor.

She was born October 27, 1940, in Tipton, daughter of Talton and Nora (Wolf) Embry.

On November 4, 1958, in Tipton, she married Jimmy Don Barbour, who survives of the home.

Ruth was a 1958 graduate of...

May 22, 2021

It was on the 2nd of November in 1967, that Harry and Lucille Marriott Beckmann welcomed their first child, Shannon Harry, into this world in Sedalia.

Growing up on the family farm Harry and Lu taught him hard work, the importance of family and a love for the outdoors. He enjoyed sharing that knowledge when his younger...

May 18, 2021

Blaze Austin Belt, 20, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

He was born July 13, 2000, in Jefferson City, son of James Adam Belt and Kora Marie (Davis).

Blaze attended Tipton High School, graduating in 2019. While in high school, he played football and attended Vo-Tech at State Fair Community College....

May 15, 2021

Shirley Jean Klenklen, 73, of Clear Creek, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

She was born September 28, 1947, in Boonville, daughter of Andrew and Eleanora (Larm) Klenklen.

Shirley was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a former member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church....

May 14, 2021

Melva Jean Arnold “Jeannie” 81, of Bunceton, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at Tipton Oak Manor.

Mrs. Arnold was born August 5, 1939, in Martinsburg, Missouri to Henry and Gertrude (Green) Davis.  Jeannie married Robert Arnold on July 29, 1962.

She graduated high school from Laboratory School in 1957.  She was a factory worker...

May 13, 2021

Gayle Ann Klamm, age 83, of Ivy Bend passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Laurie Care Center.      It was on December 28, 1937 that Frank and Mildred (Parkins) Conklin welcomed their late Christmas present, Gayle, into the world in Kansas City, Kansas.      In her life, Gayle was a Baker for Park College in Parkville, Mo.      She loved...

May 8, 2021

Richard C. Nason, age 58 of Stover passed away Saturday morning, May 8, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.

He was born January 21, 1963, in Portland, Maine and was the son of Phil Nason and Gloria Alexander.

He served his country in the Armed Forces.

For most of his...

May 7, 2021

Mr. George Henry Stegner, of Marthasville, MO., passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home.  He was born on February 22, 1926 in Pilot Grove, MO., to the late Elmer John and Marcia Alma (nee: Schlotzhauer) Stegner.  Henry had reached the age of 95 years.

Henry grew up in Pilot Grove, MO., where he was...

Apr 29, 2021

ANTHONY LEE CARTER   "TONY" TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.  DIED APRIL 29, 2021 AT HIS HOME WITH HIS WIFE OF 39 YEARS, EGYPH AND FAMILY BY HIS SIDE.  HE WAS RETIRED FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT OF INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. HE MOVED TO THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS IN 2010 AFTER RETIRING . HE ENJOYED THE LAKE, FISHING, BOATING AND HANGING OUT...