Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Aug 27, 2024

Aug 26, 2024

Delores Ruth Claas, age 91, of Tipton, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Tipton Oak Manor. Born on June 27, 1933, in Mt. Pleasant, MO, she was the daughter of Bennie and Velma Bond June. Delores married the love of her life, David Paul Claas, on May 29, 1951, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tipton,...

Aug 26, 2024

Jared Jackson Savage, age 42, of Fortuna, MO, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at his home.

Jared was born on January 29, 1982, in Fort Worth, TX. He was united in marriage to Krystle Durbin on October 23, 2003, in Fortuna, MO, and they built a beautiful life together.

Jared was an exceptional carpenter, whose skill and dedication led him...

Aug 16, 2024

Velma Rose Franken, 98 of Tipton, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at Tipton Oak Manor. 

She was born on May 19, 1926, in Cooper County near Bunceton, MO, a daughter of George and Adelia (Dueber) Bestgen. On October 22, 1946, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tipton, she married Fred Leo Franken. He preceded her in death on October 12,...

Aug 16, 2024

Kent Alan Klein, 63, of Tipton, MO, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Tipton Oak Manor. Born on September 17, 1960, in Sedalia, MO, he was a son of Warren and Margaret "Maggie" (Watring) Klein, both of whom preceded him in death. 

Kent graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia, MO, in 1978 and went on to attend State...

Aug 15, 2024

Phillip "Joey" Joseph Williams, 56, of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Born on June 25, 1968, in Sedalia, MO, Joey was the son of Roy and Laverne (Green) Williams, who preceded him in death.

Joey dedicated twenty-four years to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Known for his great sense of humor, his laughter was...

Aug 7, 2024

 Julie Wyss, age 64, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at the University Hospital in Columbia.

 It was on the 11th day of August in 1959 that Herbert and Sylvia (Hodges) Wyss welcomed their daughter, Julia Elaine, into their home.

 She worked as cook for different schools in the area most of her life.

 Julie was a homebody. She liked embroidering...

Aug 2, 2024

 Shirley Burnett, age 73, of Gravois Mills, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at her home with her family.

 She came into this world as an early Christmas present for her parents, Walter and Margaret (Hayes) Hursman, on December 24, 1950.

 She was united in marriage to James Burnett, who preceded her in death.

 Shirley enjoyed taking care of people and turned this...

Jul 29, 2024

Thomas Eugene Pulley, age 58, of Higginsville, MO, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Thomas was born June 11, 1966, in Carrollton, MO, son of George and Betty (Southard) Pulley.

Thomas was a proud father to his two children and enjoyed spending his time with them every chance he could. He worked for J&R Schugel Trucking Company. He...

Jul 28, 2024

William Lee "Bill" Stahl, 82, of Clarksburg, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Valley Park Retirement Center in California, surrounded by family.

He was born February 19, 1942, in Otterville, son of Grover Clyde and Opal Eugenia (Homan) Stahl. He was proud to have purchased the family farm at age 16.

On July 14, 1961, at First Baptist Church in Tipton,...

Jul 19, 2024

Mary Irene Gerke, age 92, of Tipton, MO, passed away peacefully with family members by her side on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Rock Island Village in Eldon, MO.

Born on July 13, 1932, in Howard County, MO, Irene was the beloved daughter of Joseph Frank and Mary Agnes (Vollrath) Lang. Irene spent her formative years growing up on the family...

Jul 12, 2024

Beverly Hix was born in rural Skidmore, Missouri on July 24, 1939, the only daughter of Elmer and Alberta (Bowman) Lawson. Beverly was raised there on the family farm with an older brother, Lloyd and later two younger brothers, Ed and Chris. She attended the old Lorraine school in Nodaway, County and spoke many times of happy friendships and memories...

Jul 9, 2024

Charles Andrew "Andy" Holloway, age 65, of Tipton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home following a recent lung cancer diagnosis.

Andy was born in Kansas City, MO, on November 22, 1958, to Lloyd Edward and Mary Lee (Barbour) Holloway, who preceded him in death.

On April 23, 1983, he married Rebecca "Becky" Ann Williamson in California, MO.

Andy...

Jul 7, 2024

 Mary Ellen Craig, age 89, of Stover passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at her home with her family.

 It was on the 9th day of October in 1934, that Daniel and Addie (Hopkins) Brown welcomed their only child, Mary Ellen, into their home in Deerfield, Missouri.

 On June 1, 1952, she was united in marriage to WW2 and Korean War Veteran,...

Jul 6, 2024

 Claude Rex Decker, age 88, of Versailles MO. quietly passed away at 9:55 a.m. on July 6, 2024, at Stonebridge Senior Living, where he had been to receive therapy for a broken shoulder.

 It was on the 8th day of June 1936 when Claude and Orphia welcomed their new son Claude Rex Decker (commonly known as “Rex”) into their home just...