Obituaries

Jun 5, 2019

Jack Stockwell, 60, of Pilot Grove, Missouri, formerly of Bunceton, Missouri passed away at his residence June 5, 2019. He was one of 8 children born to Willard and Mary Lou Stockwell in Fayette, Missouri.

Jack and Brenda were married August 19, 1988 and celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this past year. His favorite pasttimes...

Jun 4, 2019

Donald Wayne Lachner, age 68, of Tipton, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 with friends at his side at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Donald was born to Tom Ray and Artha Lee Lachner August 27, 1950 in California, Missouri. He spent most of his life in the Tipton area, graduating from...

Jun 3, 2019

Frances Marie Moore, age 93, formerly of Tipton passed away June 3, 2019 at the Golden Years Nursing Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Frances was born May 30, 1926 to Thomas and Lula Mae Hutchinson in Cumberland, Tennessee. August 14, 1954 Frances married Gene A. Moore. She spent around 40 years of her life in Tipton....

Jun 3, 2019

Charles Ray Young, 81, of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove. He was one of 3 sons born to Paul and Margaret Young of Clifton City, Missouri.

Charles and Janet were married October 10, 1959 and would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this upcoming fall....

May 29, 2019

Teresa Ann Decker Gilpin, age 58, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the University Hospital in Columbia following a sudden illness.

She was born May 16, 1961, in Versailles, the only daughter of Rex and Frances Jones Decker.

On November 26, 2001, she was united in marriage to Stephen C. Gilpin in...

May 23, 2019

Leonard Ray Gass, age 73, of the Ivy Bend community near Stover, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.

He was born July 17, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee a son of Thomas and Lillian Ramsey Gass.

Leonard was a sheet metal...

May 22, 2019

Joy H. Ehlers, age 92, of Stover, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover.

She was born February 24, 1927 in Cole Camp, the only daughter of Louis and Ruth Rosenquest Brandes. She was baptized on May 1, 1927. On December 24, 1950 at St. Paul’s Lutheran...

May 20, 2019

Rickey Lee Barney, Sr., age 62, of Stover, passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 20, 2019, at his home.

He was born August 27, 1956, in Independence, a son of Ronald K. Barney and Barbara H. Odom.  On July 1, 1990, Rickey was united in marriage to Audrey Waddell, who survives at their home.

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May 20, 2019

Philip Cassius Starnes, age 67, of Stover, died unexpectedly Monday morning, May 20, 2019, at his home.

He was born November 12, 1951, in Kansas City, Kansas a son of Walter C. and Julia Bush Starnes.

Phil was a Navy veteran, serving his country during the Vietnam War.

At the time of his...

May 20, 2019

James John O’Reilly, age 67, of Stover, passed away Monday night, May 20, 2019, at his home with his wife and oldest son by his side.

He was born April 24, 1952, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, the only son of Edward William and Mary Ann(nee Wiechern) O’Reilly. On April 22, 1978, Jim was united in marriage to...

May 17, 2019

Henry Victor Wessing, age 92 of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away early Friday, May 17, 2019.

Henry, born October 15, 1926 was one of 8 children of Henry J. and Rosa L. Wessing. He was born and raised on the farm at Clear Creek near Pilot Grove and has lived his entire life in this...

May 17, 2019

Beverly Jean Hardey, age 85, of Versailles, passed away Friday morning, May 17, 2019, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born December 28, 1933, on the family farm in Florence a daughter of Louis Alexander and Myrtle Louise Page Mertgen. On June 7, 1952, at St. John United Church of Christ in Florence, Bev was...

May 16, 2019

Carl A. Guenther, age 91, of Versailles, passed away Thursday night, May 16, 2019, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. He was born October 22, 1927, the eldest son of Reed H. and Fannie L. (Kidwell) Guenther.  Carl was a 1945 graduate of Versailles High School, where he was a charter member of the Future Farmers of...

May 14, 2019

Norene Jeanette Hazlett, age 88, lifelong resident of Bunceton, entered into her heavenly reward on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover, surrounded by her family.

She was born January 5, 1931, in Bunceton a daughter of William Carl and Nora Alburtha Toler Brandes.  On September 17, 1949,...

May 12, 2019

Macie Elizabeth Broyles, 17, of Tipton, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at St. Mary’s SSM Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri. Macie was the middle of 3 children born to Christopher and Melissa Broyles.

Macie brought joy to her family and friends. People were instantly attracted to her sweetness and good nature. She dearly...

May 11, 2019

Madeline Anne Knipp, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Liberty, Missouri. She was one of 2 children born in Tipton to Robert and Anne Knipp.

Madeline was a graduate of Tipton High School Class of 1950. She made her home in Kansas City working many years for the Old...

May 1, 2019

Ella Mae Schmidt Fairchild, 81, Sedalia, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born July 15, 1937 on the family farm in Cedar County, Missouri; South of El Dorado Springs.  With five brothers, she was the only daughter of the late Alfred Frederick James Schmidt and Delilah Mae Cyrus...

Apr 29, 2019

Marjorie Ann Heim, age 96, of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away early Monday, April 29, 2019 at Boone Hospital in Columbia.

Marjorie was born August 18,1922 to Raymond and Grace Quinlan in Pilot Grove. She was raised and graduated high school in Pilot Grove. Soon after graduation, she traveled to St. Louis, lived with an...

Apr 28, 2019

E. Irene Albin, 99, formerly of Tipton, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore, Missouri. She was one of 9 children born to John Herndon and Martha Virginia Moss in Zora, Missouri.

Irene opened a restaurant in Versailles when she was 19 and operated it for 2 years....

Apr 28, 2019

Donna Jean Godfrey, 66, of Stover, passed away Sunday, April 28 at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City due to complications after having a stroke. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family. Donna was an amazing woman to say the least. She was a mother, grandmother, sister, wife, mentor, and friend. Her love built the framework for many generations...