Obituaries

Billy  Don Payne

Billy Don Payne

Jun 3, 2011

Greetings from Billy Don Payne! If you're reading this, it means that I am in Heaven with my Lord! My body lost its battle with pancreatic cancer on June 3rd, 2011, but my soul just won its liberation. I leave behind my amazing wife, Kay, my two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Jenice and Eric and Kerri, of whom...

Gary "Bud" Lee Quirin

Gary "Bud" Lee Quirin

May 27, 2011

Gary Lee "Bud" Quirin, age 69, of Stover, died Friday, May 27, 2011, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 2, 1941, in Paola, Kansas the son of Orville Morris and Norma Claudene Dixon Quirin. Gary served his country in the United States Navy. He was a lineman for the Board of Public...

Donald  Walter Hall

Donald Walter Hall

May 27, 2011

Donald Walter Hall, age 84, of Stover, died Friday, May 27, 2011, at his home. He was born February 15, 1927, in Joplin, a son of Walter and Ida Mae Stiffler Hall. He was a veteran, serving his country in World War II. For many years Donald worked and resided in Sedalia. He is survived by close friends, Thora...

Ronald  L. Jungmeyer

Ronald L. Jungmeyer

May 21, 2011

Ronald L. Jungmeyer, age 64, of Russellville, died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at University Hospital in Columbia. He was born March 4, 1947, in Russellville, a son of Victor W. "Doc" and Martha Linhardt Jungmeyer. Ron was baptized April 4, 1947, and confirmed May 27, 1962, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Russellville. The confirmation verse chosen was Matthew 7:21,...

Daniel "Danny" David Morris

Daniel "Danny" David Morris

May 18, 2011

Daniel David "Danny" Morris, age 71, of Eugene, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at his home. He was born March 20, 1940, in Cole County, a son of William Ottis and Dorthy Dean Hader Morris. On July 30, 1960, at the Olean Christian Church, Danny was united in marriage to Elaine Renken, who survives at their home. Danny was...

Donie  Lean Anderson

Donie Lean Anderson

May 14, 2011

Donie Lean Anderson, age 71, of Stover, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 14, 2011, while in flight to St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born March 14, 1940, in Stover, the daughter of Arbry L. and Clara L. Nelson Newman, both deceased. Donie married Leo Olin Carver on May 28, 1955, and to this union five children...

Marvin H. "Junior" Gregory

Marvin H. "Junior" Gregory

May 4, 2011

Marvin H. "Junior" Gregory, age 73, of Lee's Summit, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at his son's home, where he had been residing for the past two years. He was born May 29, 1937, in Morgan County, a son of Otis and Mary Elizabeth Webb Gregory. Junior was an Army veteran, serving his country with two tours of duty...

Dora  P. Burns

Dora P. Burns

May 3, 2011

Dora P. Burns, age 83, of Mora, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born July 6, 1927, in Wishek, North Dakota, a daughter of Gottlieb and Amelia Dutcher Ley. She married Emmett Forrest "Smitty" Smith, who preceded her in death. For most her life Dora was a care giver. First...

Howard  E. Wyss

Howard E. Wyss

May 1, 2011

Howard E. Wyss, age 95, lifelong resident of Russellville, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 1, 2011. He was born September 14, 1915, in Russellville, a son of Phillip Walter and Mary Scheurer Wyss. On December 22, 1940, in California, Howard was united in marriage to Berniece Pearl Parrish, who preceded him in death March 31, 1998....

Thelma  Nadine Emmerich

Thelma Nadine Emmerich

Apr 30, 2011

Thelma N. Emmerich, age 80, of Sedalia, died Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Resthaven Care Center in Sedalia. She was born October 13, 1930, in Sagrada, Missouri, a daughter of Norman Ralph and Gurthie Jones Wall. Thelma was married to Charles Emmerich, and to this union five children were born. For many years Thelma worked at Brown Shoe Factory...

Madge  Ione Sherfield

Madge Ione Sherfield

Apr 13, 2011

Madge Ione Sherfield, age 89, of rural Stover, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born October 20, 1921, in Tribune, Kansas, a daughter of Harry and Ida May Campbell Marsh. On September 5, 1964, in Englewood, Colorado, Madge married Stanley "Dusty" Sherfield. He preceded her in death April 23, 1998....

Shirley  Ann Dority

Shirley Ann Dority

Apr 11, 2011

Shirley Ann Dority, age 71, of Stover, died Monday evening, April 11, 2011, at her son, Philip Dority's home in Versailles. She was born July 31, 1939, near Florence, a daughter of Elroy and Reba Hilburn Munsterman. On April 4, 1957, in Moberly, Shirley was united in marriage to Edward Eugene "Gene" Dority. Gene preceded her in death November...

Gary  Lee Silvey,  Sr.

Gary Lee Silvey, Sr.

Apr 8, 2011

Gary Lee Silvey, Sr., age 70, of Stover, died Friday, April 8, 2011, at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City. He was born November 19, 1940, in St. Joseph, a son of Arnold Leroy "Roy" and Helen Kirkland Silvey, both deceased. On August 15, 1959, Gary was united in marriage to Rebecca K. Venable at the Kinghill Christian...

Sharon  Mae Meller

Sharon Mae Meller

Mar 31, 2011

Sharon Mae Meller, age 69, of Jefferson City, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 19, 1941, in Jefferson City, a daughter of Forrest Irelin and Iva Mae Phelps Russell. Her mother survives in Jefferson City. On November 30, 1968, in Jefferson City, Sharon was united in...

Virgil S. "Buzz" Lujin,  Jr.

Virgil S. "Buzz" Lujin, Jr.

Mar 25, 2011

Virgil S. "Buzz" Lujin, Jr., age 89, of Versailles, died Friday, March 25, 2011, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born August 25, 1921, in Sedalia, a son of Virgil Seldon Sr., and Lulu Myrtle Renfrow Lujin. On March 24, 1943, at the Versailles United Methodist Church, Buzz was united in marriage to Vallie Louise...

Patsy Carlene Templeton McCray

Patsy Carlene Templeton McCray

Mar 23, 2011

Patsy Carlene Templeton McCray, age 76, of Jefferson City, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at her home in Hyder Apartments in Jefferson City. She was born April 30, 1934, in Russellville, a daughter of Allen Virgle and Mary Gertrude Payne Templeton. On May 15, 1954, in Kansas City she married Warren Lee McCray and he survives. She was a...

Alfred  Vach Simpson

Alfred Vach Simpson

Mar 22, 2011

Alfred Vach Simpson, age 71, of Stover, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in Versailles, while in route to the hospital He was born May 1, 1939, in Highland (Jewell County) Kansas, a son of Gerald and Lella Walker Simpson. On April 7, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, Alfred was united in marriage to Clara Lea Acton. Clara preceded him...

J.T. Hull

J.T. Hull

Mar 21, 2011

J.T. Hull, age 85, of Versailles, died Monday, March 21, 2011, at St. Joseph's Home in Jefferson City. He was born April 23, 1925, in Barnett, a son of Grover Cleveland and Mary R. Routon Hull. J.T. was united in marriage to Anna Laura "Annie" Campbell on May 19, 1945, in Kansas City. Annie preceded him in death April...

William "Bill" R. Larsen

William "Bill" R. Larsen

Mar 3, 2011

William R. "Bill" Larsen, age 77, of the Ivy Bend community south of Stover, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, at his home. He was born July 28, 1933, in Snohomish, Washington, a son of Charles Raymond "Hap" and Doretta June Butler Larsen. He was a graduate of Snohomish High School, where he was an outstanding athlete in Track and...

Wilma  Aleen Goad

Wilma Aleen Goad

Feb 23, 2011

Wilma Aleen Goad, age 77, of Waynesville, formerly of Stover, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at St. John's Hospital in Lebanon. She was born December 8, 1933, in Poplar Bluff, a daughter of Fred and Flossie Pearl Taylor. Wilma was a homemaker, busy raising her five children and caring for many of her grandchildren. For many years Wilma resided...

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