Obituaries
Leon Fry
Oct 23, 2025
Elmer Leon Fry, Jr., 98, of Tipton passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Tipton Oak Manor.
He was born on April 24, 1927, in Tipton, MO, the only child of Elmer Leon, Sr. and Elizabeth (Richey) Fry. On September 12, 1948, at St. Thomas Church in Nurnberg, Germany he married Louise Katherine Franz.
Leon was a proud American who honorably served...
Mildred L. Fischer
Oct 21, 2025
Mildred L. Fischer, 86, of Boonville, formerly of Stover, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at The Arbors at Ravenwood Terrace in Moberly, MO.
Mildred was born on January 21, 1939, in Benton County a daughter of Poe and Mary (Bias) Bush. On November 8, 1958, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stover, she married Myron Jean Fischer who preceded...
Natalie Lynn Stockstill
Oct 16, 2025
Natalie Lynn Stockstill: A Life of Love, Laughter, and Legacy
Natalie Lynn Stockstill, a vibrant soul whose bold spirit lit up every room, passed away on October 16, 2025, at the age of 63, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. Born on September 12, 1962, in the heart of Fort Scott, KS, to Roger Dale and Mary “Tootsie” (Trancoso) Heimsoth,...
Steven L. Hoff
Oct 13, 2025
Steven Louis Hoff
July 10, 1949 – October 13, 2025
Steven Louis Hoff, 76, of Pilot Grove, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 10, 1949, in Boonville, Steve was the son of Henry Louis and Helen Marie (Sloan) Hoff. On July 26, 1969, he married the love of his life,...
Ophelia Louise Williams
Oct 12, 2025
Ophelia Louise Williams, 96, of Otterville, passed away on October 12, 2025, at Tipton Oak Manor.
Ophelia was born on January 17, 1929, the daughter of the late William Edward Faulwell and Clara Lorena Hatfield Faulwell. On June 15, 1947, in Otterville, she married Bruce Orlando Williams who preceded her in death on August 16, 1994.
Ophelia realized she needed Jesus in...
Janis Lee Wassman
Oct 10, 2025
Janis Lee Wassman, 79, of Tipton, MO, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.
She was born on September 19, 1946, in California, MO, a daughter of F. Nelson and Johnnie (Lowe) Norman.
Janis devoted her life to education, faith, and community service. Throughout her career, she taught at various schools, shaping the lives of countless students...
Donna Iris Albin
Oct 4, 2025
Donna Iris Mattox Albin peacefully entered into eternal life amongst loved ones on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Faith, Family, and Friends best define Donna’s life of service dedicated to the Lord.
Born on August 1, 1947, to Charles G. and Iris L. Mattox in Christiansburg, Virginia, Donna was the youngest of three. She was a cherished and devoted sister to her brother,...
Rhonda Faye Glass
Oct 1, 2025
Rhonda Faye Glass, 72, of Tipton, passed away, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.
She was born on May 4, 1953, in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Roy and Sylvia Smith. In 1982 she married Robert Glass who survives of the home.
Rhonda attended the Assembly of God Church in Tipton. She worked for...
Fredrick Dean Nolting
Sep 28, 2025
Fredrick “Fred” Dean Nolting, 86, of Stover, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home.
He was born on February 1, 1939, in Glenstead, MO, a son of Herbert L. and Mildred A. (Viebrock) Nolting. On April 26, 1957, in Stover he married Mary E. Rapp who survives of the home.
Fred was a devoted and lifelong member of Christ Lutheran...
Bettie Lou Monroe
Sep 14, 2025
Bettie Lou Monroe, 78, of Stover, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.
She was born on July 24, 1947, in Versailles, MO, the only daughter of Clarence Edwin “Pete” and Edna (Kinter) Bowers. On June 17, 1974, at the Methodist Church in Stover she married Terry Lee Monroe who survives of the home.
Bettie devoted...
Boyd Arthur Yontz
Sep 12, 2025
Boyd Arthur Yontz, 46, of Tipton, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at his home.
He was born on October 21, 1978, in Jefferson City, MO, a son of Frank Arthur and Dala Darlene (Beeman) Yontz.
Boyd attended St. Andrew’s Catholic School for his early education and graduated from Tipton High School with the Class of 1997. Continuing his education, he earned...
Paul James Pollock
Sep 12, 2025
Paul Pollock, 80, of Tipton, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at his home.
He was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, a son of Rev. Floyd and Ruth (Schlaak) Pollock. Growing up as a pastor’s kid, frequent moves left him rebellious for a time. Though adventurous and sometimes reckless in his youth, Paul always felt God’s hand upon him and in...
Billy Joe Watring
Sep 10, 2025
William Joe “Roach” Watring, 62, of Otterville, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born July 25, 1963, in Sedalia, son of Jerry Dean and Evelyn Sue (Mertgen) Watring.
Billy Joe was a 1981 graduate of Tipton High School. He worked in construction for several years and later did...
Michael Wayne Ivie
Sep 8, 2025
Michael Wayne Ivie, 81, of Stover, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025.
He was born on April 19, 1944, in Wolfs Summit, WV, a son of William David and Wanda Ailene (Ballard) Ivie. On January 26, 1965, he married Dixie Lee White who preceded him in death on February 22, 2025.
Michael honorably served his country in the United States Army, carrying...
Jack Wolf
Aug 27, 2025
John Raymond “Jack” Wolf, 79, of Tipton, died Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at his home.
He was born January 14, 1946, in Jefferson City, son of Raymond “Doc” and Berniece (Williams) Wolf.
On May 27, 1967, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Tipton, he was married to Barbara Smith.
Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the...
Billy Pat McNeal, Jr.
Aug 27, 2025
Billy Pat McNeal, Jr., 64, of Syracuse, passed away, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at his home.
He was born on December 12, 1960, in St. Louis, MO, a son of Billy Pat, Sr. and Lois Ann (Kendrick) McNeal. On November 6, 1981, at Mt. Olive Church in Florence he married Rita Lewis who survives of the home.
Billy worked many years in...
Marene J. Levin
Aug 22, 2025
Marene Joan (Bockelman) Levin, age 80, of Versailles, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, Missouri.
She was born December 6, 1944, in rural Versailles, Missouri, the only child of Herbert L. Bockelman and Lorena Alvine Anna Carolina (Ehlers) Bockelman.
She was a 1962 graduate of Stover High School as valedictorian of her class. In...
Donald Lee Harris
Aug 17, 2025
Donald Lee Harris passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 17, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.
He was born May 9, 1932, the son of Tony and Della (Parker) Harris in Clarksburg, Missouri. He graduated from Clarksburg High School in 1950.
Don proudly served in the U.S. Marines Corps from 1952-1955 during the Korean War. After his military service,...
Lauritta "Ritta" Kay Draffen
Aug 14, 2025
Lauritta Kay Draffen, 75, of Tipton, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her home.
Ritta was born on October 11, 1949, in Reading, KS, a daughter of Glen and Patricia (Ford) Williams. On January 11, 1997, at First Baptist Church in California, MO, she married George “Sonny” Draffen, Jr. who preceded her in death on March 24, 2016.
Ritta devoted her...
Jamie Jo Simon
Aug 12, 2025
Jamie Jo Simon, 41, of Stover, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home.
She was born on November 7, 1983, in Sedalia, MO, a daughter of Steve and Debbie (Garr) Eckhoff. On April 3, 2004, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stover she married Mitchell Simon who is a survivor of the home.
Jamie was Baptized on December 4, 1983,...
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