Obituaries

Aug 5, 2019

Freida A. Riggin, age 96, passed away on August 5, 2019 at her place of residence in Blue Springs, MO.

She was born to Warden Howard and Odessa Pryor on May 12, 1923 close to Versailles, MO.

Freida is survived by her sister, Fay Turpin Downey of Hallsville, MO; a daughter, Kim Carlsberg; three grandchildren,...

Aug 2, 2019

David “Dave” L. Shireman, 72, of Tempe, Arizona and former resident of Columbia, Missouri, passed away August 2, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends.  He was born in Iowa and then raised in Houstonia, Missouri by his parents Archie Sr. and Nellie Shireman.  As a young boy and teen, he attended school, played several sports and helped with...

Jul 28, 2019

Fay Margarethe (Heimsoth) Lanning, age 99, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 in Topeka, Kansas.

Fay was born September 8, 1919, in Stover, Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merrill Lanning, in 1986.

Survivors include sons Richard Lanning (Valerie) of St. Charles, Mo., John Lanning (Judy)...

Jul 26, 2019

Kenneth J. Young, 96, of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away peacefully at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove surrounded by his family on Friday, July 26, 2019.

He was born in Clear Creek, Missouri on January 14, 1923 the son of Joseph and Martha Twenter Young. After graduating from Pilot Grove High School, Kenny went into...

Jul 24, 2019

Lindsey Nicole Woodall of Tipton, Missouri died at the age of 18 on the evening of Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in a tragic auto accident north of Clarksburg in Cooper County. She was born in Jefferson City, Missouri August 8, 2000 to Shelly Renee Woodall and John Moore (deceased).

Lindsey was only 18, but she...

Jul 23, 2019

Waneta J. Mertgen, age 73, of Florence passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 17, 1946 on the family farm in Pyrmont a daughter of Harold and Nigel Hibdon Randall. On September 26, 1964 at St. John U.C.C. in Florence, Waneta was united in marriage to...

Jul 21, 2019

Christine Hansen Greener, age 63, of Gravois Mills, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2019 at her  home.

She was born December 5, 1955, in Versailles a daughter of Glenn and Juanita Hansen.

Christine was a 1973 graduate of Versailles High School.

For more than 35 years she bred and raised dogs; mainly...

Jul 13, 2019

Joyce Elaine Burns, age 62 of Tipton, Missouri passed away Saturday morning, July 13, 2019 at Moniteau Care Center in California, Missouri.

Joyce was born April 11, 1957 to Henry Lewis and Joyce Bennett Thompson at Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County, Illinois. Her father was a career military officer, and was reassigned...

Jul 10, 2019

Charles Douglas “Chuck” Payne, age 69, of Versailles, Missouri passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at his home.

He was born December 22, 1949, in Champaign, Illinois a son of Harold Eugene and Helen Irene (Cohea) Payne.

Chuck grew up in Tolono, Illinois, where he attended Unity High School and was...

Jul 9, 2019

Freddie "Floyd" Hill, 76, of Syracuse, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was one of 4 children born to Fred Lee and Ethel Cora Hill in Piedmont, Missouri.

Freddie "Floyd" and Shirley were married August 31, 1968 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this...

Jul 8, 2019

Florene Christina Schnirch, age 86, of Versailles passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at her home.

She was born April 21, 1933 to Edward and Laura Pauline Bahrenburg Moellman in the rural community of Brauersville in Benton County, Missouri.  She was baptized May 14, 1933 at Brauersville Immanuel Lutheran Church and confirmed Palm Sunday, March 30, 1947,...

Jul 5, 2019

Richard Lee Bardwell, age 75, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at Capital Region Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri.

One of 7 children, Richard was born September 5, 1943 in California, Missouri, to William S. and Mary J. Bardwell.

While working at the Shoe Factory in Tipton, Richard met Delores Yoest, whom he...

Jun 27, 2019

Herman Frederick Lammers (Freddie), age 81, a lifelong resident of Pilot Grove, passed away Thursday evening, June 27, 2019 at Tipton Oak Manor.

One of four children, Freddie was born February 6, 1938 in Pilot Grove, Mo. to Herman and Mary Lammers.

Over 60 years ago, on November 15, 1958, Freddie married JoAnne...

Jun 22, 2019

Walter Gene Young, age 70, passed away at his home in Nelson, Missouri, Saturday evening, June 22, 2019.

Walter was born February 21, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri to Frank and Nona Young.

Walter and Edna Marie married May 7, 1971 and had over 38 years together before her passing September 6, 2009....

Jun 21, 2019

Betty Carol Twenter, age 82, of Pilot Grove, Missouri, passed away early Friday, June 21, 2019 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.

One of six children, Betty was born January 21,1937 in Pilot Grove to Edward and Elizabeth Twenter.

Betty spent most of her life caring for others. Her nieces and nephews enjoyed...

Jun 18, 2019

Ken Bergman, 86, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

Ken was born on May 9, 1933 in Pilot Grove, MO to Karl and Mary Bergman. He grew up on his grandfather’s farm and was confirmed in 1946 at the Pilot Grove Community Church where he has been a member ever since. After...

Jun 17, 2019

Michael Lee “Mike” Marriott, age 60, of Sedalia, passed away Monday afternoon, June 17, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born October 1, 1958, in Windsor, a son of Mancil Lee and Annetta Hudgens Marriott.  On December 15, 1979, Mike was united in marriage to Donna Green,...

Jun 16, 2019

John C. “Chris” Wyatt, age 70 of Versailles, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia with his wife and kids by his side.

He was born September 27, 1949, in Maywood, California, the only son of John A. and Mildred (Jones) Wyatt.

In 1975, Chris met Edwiena Echols and on September...

Jun 10, 2019

Delores Ann Burke, age 60 of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at the University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Delores was born August 14, 1958 to Darrell James and Marjorie Ann Knedgen in Sedalia, Missouri. She and her two sisters were raised by their parents in Pilot Grove and they all still reside in...

Jun 6, 2019

David Dung Jal Draffen, 39, of Jefferson City, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City with his parents at his side. David was born in Seoul, Korea and was the son of Richard and Marjorie Babb.

David was a member of the Oak Chapel Missionary Baptist Church...