Obituaries

Melvin "Sonny" Wray Marriott

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,...

Bonnie Smith

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...

Lois Jean (Noyes) Singer

Feb 21, 2022

Lois Jean Singer, 81, of Tipton, Missouri went home to Jesus on Monday, February 21, 2022. She was born December 8, 1940 in Versailles, MO, a daughter of the late H. Frank and Marian Noyes. On September 28, 1960 she was united in marriage to John A. Singer, who proceeded her in death. They moved to Tipton, Missouri shortly...

Donna M. Ellebracht

Feb 21, 2022

Donna Marie (Meyer) Ellebracht of Lee’s Summit, MO, formerly of Otterville, MO, peacefully passed away February 21, 2022 in Columbia, MO surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born September 28, 1953 in Buffalo, WY to Margie and Otto Meyer. She was wed June 30, 1979 to Vince Ellebracht (had to be a June bride!) and went...

Mackinley Scott Mallott-Sutton

Feb 20, 2022

Mackinley Scott Mallott-Sutton, age 8, of Stover, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Mackinley was born on May 21, 2013 in Fort Riley, Kansas, to Sterling (Drummond) and Charles Mallott.

He was a third grade student at Morgan County R-1, Stover. Mackinley(...

Anna (Stegner) Adler

Feb 16, 2022

Anna Adler entered her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She was born Anna Mamie Stegner, the twin daughter of Randolph J. and Katherine Stegner, who preceded her in death. She grew up outside of Boonville, MO on a farm with her twin brother Charles. They've remained close friends throughout their whole lives.

She was married...

Diane Sander

Feb 10, 2022

Diane Sander, age 74, of Stover passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover.

It was the 5th day of January in 1948 , that  Arthur Sander and Genevieve (Vogler) welcomed home their baby girl, Diane Mary.

Diane was always happy and welcoming at Quality Industries in Versailles where...

Jack E. Parson

Feb 1, 2022

Jack E. Parson, 77, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Lak Regional Hospital in Osage Beach.

He was born on August 1, 1944, the only child of Everett and Thelma Parson.  On August 6, 1965, in St. Joseph, MO, he married Judith K. Deshon who preceded him in death on March 10, 2021.

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Carl Roscoe Houston

Feb 1, 2022

Carl Roscoe Houston, 90, of Tipton, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at home in Tipton, Missouri.

Carl was born on October 25, 1931, in Olean, Missouri, the son of Wesley and Pearl Ann (Bond) Houston. He was a graduate of Eldon High School. Carl served in the United States Army, 8th Army, 79th Engineer Battalion,...

Dennis J. Morris

Jan 28, 2022

Dennis James Morris, 64, of Tipton, died Friday, January 28, 2022, at Tipton Oak Manor.

Services are pending.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Meisenheimer-Page-Dady Funeral Home in Tipton.

Rebecca L. Griffin

Jan 28, 2022

Rebecca L. Griffin, 63, of Sedalia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

Born December 9, 1958, she was the daughter of Douglas Thomas Glenn and Margie Lee (Wear) Glenn.

On July 15, 1977, in Otterville, she was united in marriage to David E. Griffin, who preceded her in...

Larry "Henry" Schupp

Jan 28, 2022

Larry “Henry” Schupp, 81, of Pilot Grove, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at Katy Manor, surrounded by his family.

Born November 4, 1940, at the family home in Pilot Grove, he was one of six children of Harlan and Alice (Lammers) Schupp.

Larry was a 1958 graduate of Pilot Grove High School. From 1960...

Thomas L. Schmidt

Jan 26, 2022

Thomas Lee Schmidt, 62, of Clarksburg, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

He was born January 18, 1960, in Jefferson City, the son of Louis H. and Geneva R. (Wiser) Schmidt.

On April 28, 1978, in St. Joseph, he married Betsy J. (Knipp).

Tom worked in...

Harley Lee Goetz

Jan 25, 2022

Harley Goetz, age 78, of Versailles passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City. It was on the thirteenth day of September in 1943 that Joseph and Betty Moore Goetz welcomed their baby boy, Harley Lee, into their home in St. Louis. On June 30, 1984, Harley was united in marriage to...

Catherine "Esther" Reven

Jan 24, 2022

Catherine Esther Reven, 92, of Tipton, MO passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at her home.

Esther was born August 18, 1929, near Tipton to William S. and Pauline (Sommerhauser) Ketterlin, who preceded her in death.

On September 11, 1948, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tipton, she was married to Harry "Pat" F. Reven,...

Medora “Dora” Jean (Todd) Stroup

Jan 22, 2022

Medora Jean “Dora” Stroup, 81, of Nelson, MO  passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, MO.

Dora was born June 17, 1940 the youngest child of Sherman and Agnes (Davis) Todd in Sedalia, MO and was raised in Clifton City, MO. She attended Otterville High School. On August 3, 1957 she...

David Bennett

Jan 20, 2022

David Bennett, age 65, of Eldon passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home. It was on the 10th of June in 1956 when Rex J. and Eva A. Anderson Bennett welcomed their baby boy, David James into their home in Denver, Colorado. David worked as a social worker for a private health care facility. He was united...

Rodney Offield

Jan 20, 2022

Rodney Offield, age 67, of Stover passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.

It was the 4th day of February in 1954 when Merl and Maxine Roach Offield welcomed their baby boy, Rodney Dewayne into their home in Kansas City.

On August 31, 1971, in Kansas City,...

Joyce Ann (Rentel) Vollrath

Jan 20, 2022

Joyce Ann (Rentel) Vollrath, 78, of Pilot Grove, MO passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

Joyce was born July 16, 1943, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of Robert J. (Rob) and Dorothy Mae (Davis) Rentel. April 11, 1964, Joyce was united in marriage to James Vollrath at St John Catholic...

Esther Clara Knuth

Jan 19, 2022

Esther Clara Kipp Knuth, 91, of Stover, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO.

She was born January 15th, 1931, in a house north of Stover, Missouri, the oldest daughter of Louis Kipp and Edna (Henning) Kipp.

She was baptized by Rev. Stoltz at Christ Lutheran Church...