Obituaries

Leo George Schollmeyer

Jun 12, 2025

Leo George Schollmeyer 90, of Tipton, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Tipton Oak Manor.

He was born on February 13, 1935, in Boonville to William and Adela (Schuster) Schollmeyer. Leo attended Mountain Grove School and graduated from Tipton High School in 1954. He was very proud of his FFA achievements and work ethic. Leo was a lifelong member...

Carol Miles

Jun 3, 2025

Carol Jean (Wadick) Miles, age 86, of Amarillo, TX, peacefully passed away June 3, 2025, in Amarillo after a brief illness.

She was born August 24, 1938, in Chapman, KS, a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Wadick. Carol was united in marriage to John Marion (JM) Miles on July 20, 1957, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Cole...

Kenny L. Lindemann, Jr.

Jun 1, 2025

Kenny Lee Lindemann, Jr., 42, of Clarksburg, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 16, 1983, in Lincoln County. Kenny worked at the Willow Fork Pallet Mill and enjoyed spending time with his kids, listening to music, barbecuing, going on float trips, and...

Barbara Ann Stone

May 27, 2025

Barbara Ann Stone, 62, of Clarksburg, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.

She was born on November 8, 1962, in Tuscumbia, MO, a daughter of Plaise Pete and Norma Jean (Bilyeu) Phillips. On November 13, 1999, in Clarksburg, MO, she married Leonard Edward Stone who survives of the home.

Barbara was a 1981 graduate of...

Robin Helmig

May 27, 2025

Robin Renee Helmig, 67, of Otterville, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was born August 31, 1957, in Sedalia, the daughter of Arthur Benton and Melba Lee (Cave) Edwards.

Robin was known for her big heart and strong spirit. She had a passion for horses and animals, and she especially enjoyed being...

Larry Walters

May 24, 2025

Larry Walters, age 69, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover.

In keeping with his wishes he was cremated. No services are planned at this time.

Roger Heimsoth

May 23, 2025

Roger Dale Heimsoth, 90, of Stover passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg.

He was born on December 19, 1934, in Stover, the only child of Loren and Lucille Mae (Conley) Heimsoth. On February 3, 1962, in Kansas City, MO, he married Mary "Tootsie" Troncoso who preceded him in death on February 26, 2022.

Roger honorably...

Anne Marie Day

May 22, 2025

Anne Marie Day, 82, of Pilot Grove passed away at Riverdell Nursing Home on Thursday, May 22, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Anne Marie Rudder was born on July 20, 1942, in Paris, MO the daughter of Marvin B. and Leona F. Rudder. She attended and graduated from SS Peter and Paul Catholic School in Boonville in 1960 as Valedictorian of...

Elmer Lorenz

May 20, 2025

Elmer Aloysius Lorenz, a resident of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Katy Manor.

He was born May 29, 1939, to Alexander and Marie (Pabst) Lorenz in Pleasant Green, MO. He was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church as well as a 52-year member of the Clear Creek Knights of Columbus.

Elmer was united in...

Phyllis Franklin

May 10, 2025

Phyllis Corinne Franklin, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025, surrounded by her family and welcomed into the arms of Jesus.

She was born on February 1, 1935, in the family home outside of Stover in Haw Creek Township, the only child of Forrest and Ruth (Balke) Parker. As a young girl, Phyllis attended the...

Sharon Sue Rimel

May 9, 2025

It was with sadness we announced the passing of Sharon Sue (Grazier) Rimel on this 9th day of May 2025 in Lampasas, Texas.

As a child, Sharon turned heads on High Street in Jefferson City-not because she was causing trouble, but because she was proudly walking her duck. Yes, a duck. On a ribbon leash, no less. It was the height...

Ethel Barnett

May 8, 2025

Ethel V. Barnett, 95, of Tipton, MO, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the California Care Center.

She was born on April 15, 1930, in Henry County, MO, near Windsor, a daughter of Edward and Lila (Winton) McCallister. On November 18, 1946, in Springfield, MO, she married Willis Lee Barnett and he preceded her in death on April 22, 2003.

Ethel...

Jean Ellen Stahl

Apr 27, 2025

Jean Ellen Stahl, 82, of Clarksburg, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Valley Park West in California, MO.

She was born on January 29, 1943, a daughter of George and Ethel Irene (Embry) Newkirk. On July 14, 1961, at the Tipton Methodist Church she married William Lee “Bill” Stahl. They were married 63 years before he preceded her in death...

Juanita Roberts

Apr 24, 2025

Juanita Lea Roberts, 76, of Fortuna, MO, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Sedalia.

She was born on May 27, 1948, in the family home in Otterville, MO, a daughter of Isaac and Elna (Woods) Rhodes. In 1996 she married Charles William Roberts, and he preceded her in death on November 16, 2016.

For many years,...

Kelly Rentas

Apr 16, 2025

Kelly Ann (Nolan) Rentas, age 67, of Stover, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Ozark Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage Beach.

She was born on November 4, 1957, in Manhattan, New York, to Peter and Mary (Chiodo) Nolan.

On August 25, 2010, Kelly was united in marriage to Victor Rentas, who preceded her in...

Dorothy Jeanette Ries

Mar 23, 2025

Dorothy Jeanette Ries, age 95, of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Katy Manor. Born on August 8, 1929, to Leslie and Katie (Babbitt) Haley in Pilot Grove, Dorothy embraced a life rooted in family, faith, and a deep connection to the land.

On July 27, 1952, Dorothy married Clarence Herman Ries, and together they...

Delores Elizabeth Bardwell

Mar 17, 2025

Delores Elizabeth Bardwell, age 74, of California, MO, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at Jefferson City Manor. She was born at in Tipton, MO on September 12, 1950, a daughter of Andrew and Mary (Elmlinger) Yoest, who preceded her in death.

While working at the Shoe Factory in Tipton, Delores met Richard Lee Bardwell, whom she married on September 18,...

George Milligan

Mar 14, 2025

George W Milligan, 84, of Stover, MO, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at Golden Age Living Center. He was born in Richmond, IN on April 2, 1940, a son of Harland and Lois (Higgins) Milligan, and his step-father Bert Foreman, who preceded him in death.

On June 12, 1960, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Stover, MO, he...

Rodney Alan Battles

Mar 12, 2025

Rodney Alan Battles, age 49, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Rodney was born on June 1, 1975, in Jefferson City, MO, to Gary and Debra (Huff) Battles. He was preceded in death by his mother, Debra Battles.

Rodney dedicated much of his career to the International Union of Operating Engineers, where he found great...

Clinton Birdsong

Mar 11, 2025

Clinton Birdsong, age 63, of Cole Camp passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Bothwell Regional Hospital in Sedalia.

It was on the 27th day of October in 1961 in Illinois when Willie and Lilia (McAdams) Birdsong welcomed their son, Clinton Edward, into their home.

Clinton was a jack of all trades, and a master of most. He had...