Obituaries

May 18, 2021

Blaze Austin Belt, 20, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

He was born July 13, 2000, in Jefferson City, son of James Adam Belt and Kora Marie (Davis).

Blaze attended Tipton High School, graduating in 2019. While in high school, he played football and attended Vo-Tech at State Fair Community College....

May 15, 2021

Shirley Jean Klenklen, 73, of Clear Creek, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

She was born September 28, 1947, in Boonville, daughter of Andrew and Eleanora (Larm) Klenklen.

Shirley was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a former member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church....

May 14, 2021

Melva Jean Arnold “Jeannie” 81, of Bunceton, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at Tipton Oak Manor.

Mrs. Arnold was born August 5, 1939, in Martinsburg, Missouri to Henry and Gertrude (Green) Davis.  Jeannie married Robert Arnold on July 29, 1962.

She graduated high school from Laboratory School in 1957.  She was a factory worker...

May 13, 2021

Gayle Ann Klamm, age 83, of Ivy Bend passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Laurie Care Center.      It was on December 28, 1937 that Frank and Mildred (Parkins) Conklin welcomed their late Christmas present, Gayle, into the world in Kansas City, Kansas.      In her life, Gayle was a Baker for Park College in Parkville, Mo.      She loved...

May 8, 2021

Richard C. Nason, age 58 of Stover passed away Saturday morning, May 8, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.

He was born January 21, 1963, in Portland, Maine and was the son of Phil Nason and Gloria Alexander.

He served his country in the Armed Forces.

For most of his...

May 7, 2021

Mr. George Henry Stegner, of Marthasville, MO., passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home.  He was born on February 22, 1926 in Pilot Grove, MO., to the late Elmer John and Marcia Alma (nee: Schlotzhauer) Stegner.  Henry had reached the age of 95 years.

Henry grew up in Pilot Grove, MO., where he was...

Apr 29, 2021

ANTHONY LEE CARTER   "TONY" TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.  DIED APRIL 29, 2021 AT HIS HOME WITH HIS WIFE OF 39 YEARS, EGYPH AND FAMILY BY HIS SIDE.  HE WAS RETIRED FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT OF INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. HE MOVED TO THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS IN 2010 AFTER RETIRING . HE ENJOYED THE LAKE, FISHING, BOATING AND HANGING OUT...

Apr 28, 2021

Irene C. Caughron, 89, of Tipton, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Tipton Oak Manor.

Born August 15, 1931, she was one of four children of Carl and Elvie (Manderfield) Moore.

Irene was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She will be remembered as fun and spunky.

Surviving are a daughter, Leslie McCormick,...

Apr 22, 2021

Robert Dwight (Bobby) Thomas, 63, was taken too soon on April 22, 2021. Bobby resided all his life on his family farm, established in 1885, where he grew both grain and livestock. He was named Outstanding Farmer of 2006 by Cooper Soil and Water Conservation District. He served on the Farm Service Agency (FSA) board, was President of the...

Apr 17, 2021

It was the first day of October in 1946 in Windsor, MO that Sharon Elaine Loman came into this world. She was one of three children born to Harold and Genevieve Harms Loman and the only girl.

Harold and Genevieve had Sharon baptized and later confirmed at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cole Camp.  Sharon grew...

Apr 17, 2021

Wayne Eugene Farris was born November 10, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas.  He was one of two children and the only son of Harry Fredrick and Viola Grace Glitten Farris.

He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas.  At the age of 17, Wayne enlisted in the United States Navy, serving his country aboard the USS Warrick, receiving his...

Apr 6, 2021

Dorcas Joy “Dorie” Cannella, age 77, of Gravois Mills passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her home. It was the 10th of June in 1943 when Rev. Marvin and Paula Klug Kammrath welcomed Dorcas into their lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was a 1961 graduate of Hales Corners and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in education in...

Apr 5, 2021

Nelson Ray England, 79, of Tipton, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home.

He was born April 3, 1942 in Pattonsburg, MO, a son of Nelson Theodore and Mildred Lillian (Cameron) England.

Nelson enjoyed reading and collecting antiques.

Survivors include four children, Angelia England of Tipton, MO, Jennifer Marshall (Charlie) of...

Apr 5, 2021

Kenneth Dale Mize, 75, of Pilot Grove, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

He was born March 18, 1946, in Boonville, son of Charlie and Mabel (Stanley) Mize.

Kenny was a 1964 graduate of Glasgow School.

On January 14, 1967, at the Pilot Grove Methodist Church,...

Apr 3, 2021

Lowene Irene (Gillespie) Anderson, 86, of Tipton, passed away, Saturday, April 3, 2021 of natural causes.

She was born April 30, 1934 in Alliance, NE, a daughter of Hallie John Gillespie and Ethel Leola Key Gillespie.  On June 8, 1952 she married Dwayne Albert Anderson who passed away on September 20, 2020.

She graduated in...

Mar 31, 2021

Willie Joe Moody, 85, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his home.

He was born February 24, 1936 in Tattnall County, GA, a son of Wilber and Annie Lou (Paul) Moody.  In 2001 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, he married Sandra Skillman who survives of the home.

Joe honorably served in the...

Mar 31, 2021

Charles Leonard Stahl, 80, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his home.

He was born November 13, 1940 in Sedalia, the only child of Hadley B. and Sarah Octavia Nadine (Ellis) Stahl.

He was a 1958 graduate of Tipton High School.

On June 29, 1963 at First Baptist Church of...

Mar 29, 2021

James Hugh “Jim” Miller, age 75, of Stover passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at the Golden Age Living Center.

He was born January 9, 1946 in California, Missouri to James “Dorsey” and Wilma “Grace” Francis Miller.

He was a Stover High School alumnus from the class of 1964.

On April 22, 1972,...

Mar 27, 2021

David Russell Hall, 63, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, at his home.

He was born January 28, 1958, in Warrensburg, son of Robert and Marjorie (Morrison) Hall.

He was married to Leslie (Stokes) Diamond.

David worked as a hairdresser for 25 years. He enjoyed quilting, fishing and tinkering. He was...

Mar 26, 2021

Kenneth Clarence "Clary" Olson, 70, of Tipton, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born July 16, 1950, in Beloit, WI, he was the only child of Kenneth Clare and Audrey (Davis) Olson. He attended the Lutheran Valley Church in Beloit.

Kenneth honorably served 20 years in the United...