Obituaries

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...

Mar 19, 2022

Lucille Katherine Steinmeyer, 94, of rural Stover, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover.

She was born December 6, 1927, in Stover, MO, a daughter of Paul and Katrina (Nottmeier) Ehlers.  She was baptized December 25, 1927, and confirmed March 29, 1942, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover.  The...

Mar 17, 2022

Evelyn Ishum, age 71, of Stover passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at her home.

It was the 5th day of June in 1950 when James and Ida Faye Sexton Greene welcomed their baby girl, Sarah Evelyn, into their home in Granite City, Illinois.

Evelyn was a dedicated nurse working in different community nursing homes...

Mar 11, 2022

Nancy Lee Bennett, 84, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2022. She was born May 29, 1937, in Colchester, IL; the daughter of Harold Duke and Luetta May (Vawter) Duke. She worked for more than 15 years with the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. She enjoyed gardening, travelling, golfing, camping, fishing, cooking and baking. She...

Mar 5, 2022

Richard Lee Wolfe, 73, of Otterville, MO passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at his home.

Richard was born April 2, 1948, in Jefferson City, MO to Richard Norman and Annabelle (Potts) Wolfe, who preceded him in death.

On October 5, 1968, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City, he was united in marriage...

Mar 4, 2022

Matthew William Lindsey, 53, of Lubbock, TX, formerly of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 4, 2022, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.

He was born January 16, 1969, in Marshall, MO to Harry and Ruth (Fornshell) Lindsey, who preceded him in death.

Matthew enjoyed a life long career of driving trucks, a...

Mar 3, 2022

Scott Allen Reynolds, Sr., 50, of Pilot Grove, passed away peacefully March 3, 2022, at home with his wife.

He was born September 25, 1971, in Columbia, MO, son of Charles Lee Reynolds and Melissa (Reynolds) Sword.

On November 7, 1992, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, he married Sandra Lynn Tavenner. Scott and Sandra were...

Mar 1, 2022

Francis Edward Brummel, 83, of Pilot Grove, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Katy Manor.

Francis was born on February 6, 1939, in Clear Creek, MO. His first two years of school were in a little one room school house in Nelson, MO. The family moved to Pilot Grove in 1950, and he attended St. Joseph...

Feb 28, 2022

Norman Ray French of Powhatan, Virginia, died on Monday, February 28, 2022, at the age of 87.

He is survived by the wife of a 52 years, Gipsie; four sons; John French (Cindy), Chris French (Lindy), Bob French (Kelly), and Hank Brackett (Roxi); three daughters, Kim French, Lynn French Greene (John), and Kelly Brackett Dodgen (Andy); and...

Feb 26, 2022

Mary “Tootsie” Heimsoth, age 79, of Stover passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 at her home.

It was the 17th day of June in 1942 when Joseph and Lillian Shelton Troncoso welcomed their baby girl, Mary Josephine into their home in Kansas City, Kansas.

On February 3, 1962,  Mary married Roger Heimsoth in a Lutheran...

Feb 25, 2022

Mickey Davis, age 67, of Stover passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.

It was on the 23rd day of November in 1954 when CJ and Geneva Pearce Davis welcomed their new baby, Mickey Jay, into their home in San Francisco, California.

On December 23, 1976, Mickey was united...

Feb 25, 2022

Betty Lou Schlotzhauer, 86, of Pilot Grove, MO, died peacefully February 25, 2022, at Katy Manor, surrounded by family.

Betty was born February 6, 1936, in Napton, MO, to Virgil and Blanch (Bubbert) Doty.

On February 14, 1953, Betty and Milton “Buddy” Schlotzhauer Jr. were married in Bunceton, MO. She graduated from Bunceton High School...

Feb 24, 2022

Harold Swoffod, age 91, of Stover passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover.

It was on the 2nd day of March in 1930 when Harvey and Mary Alice Peoples Swofford welcomed their son, Harold Wayne into their home in Brumley.

On September 15, 1951 Harold was...

Feb 23, 2022

Melvin (Sonny) Wray Marriott, age 89, of Stover, Missouri passed away peacefully Wednesday morning February 23, 2022 at his farm, fourteen years to the day that he lost his wife (the love of his life), surrounded by his daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and sister-in-law.

He was born on November 27,...

Feb 23, 2022

Bonnie Belle Dority Smith died February 23, 2022, at her home in Smithton, MO. Bonnie was born in Climax Springs, MO on July 25, 1938, and was the youngest daughter of Ruby (Finley) Dority and Earl “Jake” Dority.

She was married on June 10, 1955, to Charles Delbert Smith who survives of the...