Obituaries

May 23, 2022

Margaret Duncan, age 93, of Latham passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at her home. It was the 6th day of October in 1928 when Arthur and Marion Wilson Snow welcomed their baby girl, Vivian Margaret Duncan into their home in Atlanta, Missouri. On April 7, 1953 Margaret was united in marriage to Thomas Dean Duncan in Independence. He...

May 20, 2022

Roger Lee Burke, 86, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, in Sedalia.

He was born February 19, 1936, in Benton County, son of Clarence E. and Jessie (Blackman) Burke.

In December 1955, he married Janice (Braden). On October 11, 1980, he married Connie (Carver).

Roger served in the United States Navy...

May 15, 2022

Linda Mae Schlotzhauer, 78, of Pilot Grove, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, at her son’s home in Pilot Grove, surrounded by her family.

She was born January 28, 1944, in Boonville, daughter of Oliver L. and Ethel M. (Rugen) Retherford.

On June 18, 1971, in California, she married Charles Lee Schlotzhauer, who preceded her...

May 13, 2022

Verna Mae Shipman, age 90, of Eldon passed away on Friday May 13, 2022 at Eldon Nursing and Rehab. It was on the 30th day of June in 1931 when Frank and Emma Gordon Hensley welcomed their baby girl, Verna Mae, into their home in Harlem, Missouri. On June 18, 1958 Verna Mae was united in marriage to Charles...

May 9, 2022

Rev. Troy Van Payne, 75, of Bella Vista, AR, formerly of Florence, MO passed on to his heavenly reward, Monday, May 9, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, MO.

He was born February 6, 1947, in Florence, MO, to Roy Lee and Beula Bernice (Homan) Payne, who preceded him in death.

On May...

May 8, 2022

Lori Gass, age 60, of Stover passed away Sunday, May 8th, 2022 at her home. It was on the 19th day of March in 1962 when Wilbert and Helen Secrest welcomed their baby girl, Lori Ann, into their home in Gardner, Kansas. Lori worked for several nursing homes throughout her life. She was united in marriage to Leonard Ray...

May 5, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Ann Hoffman, 78, of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.

She was born October 25, 1943, in Charlotte, MI, to Max and Marie (Fyke) McVean, who preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage to Homer D. Hoffman, who preceded her...

May 1, 2022

David Arthur Knipp, age 74, of Columbia, MO died May 1, 2022, at his home.

He was born on January 29, 1948, in Boonville, MO, the son of Arthur and Edith (Kuttenkuler) Knipp, who preceded him in death.

David worked as an administrative assistant in the psychology department at the University of Missouri in Columbia....

Apr 30, 2022

Dennis Harvey Duffer, 53, of Versailles, MO, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his home.

He was born April 8, 1969 in Columbia, MO, a son of Dennia Franklin and Retha Glenn (Edwards) Duffer.

Dennis enjoyed watching movies and listening to country music. He loved spending time with his sister Audrey, going on outings,...

Apr 26, 2022

Terry Lee Twenter, 62, of Pilot Grove, went to his eternal home on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at University Hospital in Columbia.

He was born January 9, 1960, in Boonville, MO, to Roger James and Martha Jane (Litteken) Twenter.

He graduated from Pilot Grove High School in 1978. He farmed in the Pilot Grove community....

Apr 21, 2022

Peggy Jane Bader, 75, of Clarksburg, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at her home.

She was born December 14, 1946, in Kansas City, daughter of James Meredith and Anna Mae (Hill) Manning.

Peggy was a 1964 graduate of Pilot Grove High School. She worked at Toastmaster and Nordyne. She enjoyed line dancing, spending time...

Apr 19, 2022

Jimmie Guinn Jr. age 75, of Ivy Bend passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at this home. It was the 23rd day of August in 1946 when Jimmie and Beatrice Eads Guinn welcomed their baby boy into their home in Columbus, Mississippi. On October 22, 1983, Jimmie was united in marriage to Judith Williams. Jimmie served his country in...

Apr 19, 2022

Nicholas Herbig, Sr., age 86, of Stover passed away Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 at his home. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services.

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Apr 18, 2022

Timothy Dale Downs, 58, of Fortuna, MO, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 18, 2022, at his home.

Tim was born December 2, 1963, in Kansas City, MO, to John and Barbara “LuAnn” (Mayhugh) Downs. He plied himself to a variety of trades throughout his life, including auto mechanics and agriculture. In 2007, Tim moved to Syracuse and...

Apr 17, 2022

Jessica Lee Fields, 42, of Laurie, MO, passed away Sunday, April 17th, 2022 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, MO.

Jess was born December 11, 1979 in Columbia, MO, a daughter of Carlos Dale and Jackie Sue (Gilpin) Fields.

She enjoyed making silk flower bouquets, spending time at the lake or going to a...

Apr 16, 2022

Norman Jacob Smith, 100, of Knob Noster, died Saturday, April 16, 2022, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.

He was born December 8, 1921, in Sagrada, son of William Thomas and Della Ann (Wall) Smith.

On December 12, 1946, in Stover, he was united in marriage to Loretia V. “Rita” (Hunt).

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Apr 13, 2022

Harold "Doc" Vaughan, age 100, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at his home. It was on the 18th day of August in 1921 when Wilson and Dusty Dobison Vaughan welcomed their nineteenth child, Harold Dewayne Vaughan into their home in Tuscumbia. Doc served his country in the United States Army during World War II. On March...

Apr 3, 2022

Dona Jean Holem, 74, of Stover, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Golden Age Living Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 10, 1947, in St. Charles, MO, daughter of Johnnie and Footsie Holem.

Dona was a 1967 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia. She worked in area nursing homes...

Mar 25, 2022

Shelly Ann Ehlers, 66, of Otterville, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.

She was born May 28, 1955, in Sedalia, daughter of Lloyd and Lula Mae (Glenn) Aldrich.

On May 26, 1972, in Otterville, she married Jackie D. Ehlers.

Shelly was a graduate of Otterville High School....

Mar 23, 2022

Katalina Magaly Franken, while in the loving arms of her family, peacefully was reunited with her Creator, at 9:50 pm, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Columbia, MO. She was born at 7:27 pm to Justin and Lorena (Angel) Franken of Tipton, MO.

In addition to her parents, Katalina is survived by her three siblings, Brantley, Brayden, and...