Obituaries

Jan 18, 2024

Lex Villines, age 87, of Stover passed away Thursday, January 18th, 2024, at the Golden Age Living Center. It was on the 23rd day of May in 1936 that Thomas and Alpha (Wishon) Villines welcomed their son, Lex, into their home in Newton County, Arkansas. On January 28, 1957, Lex was united in marriage to Evelyn Sue Guffey in...

Jan 16, 2024

Bessie Marie Wright, age 76, of Versailles, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her home.

Bessie was born September 25, 1947 in Oregon to Lloyd and Cleo Johnson, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Wright; three sons, Danny Wright (Sally), Jodi Wright (Sally), and Gerald Wright; and...

Jan 15, 2024

Nathan Edward Miller, age 82, of Syracuse, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at his home. Nathan was born December 20, 1941, in Boonville, Missouri, the son of Edward and Gladys (Worley) Miller, who preceded him in death. On December 27, 1962, Nathan married Barbara Jean Gantner in Pilot Grove, Missouri, who passed away September 12, 2019. Nathan...

Jan 12, 2024

Mary “Wilma” Embrey, 93, of Pilot Grove, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at The Neighborhoods at TigerPlace in Columbia.

She was born May 18, 1930, in Pilot Grove, daughter of Raymond and Grace (Schuster) Quinlan.

On December 29, 1951, in Pilot Grove, she was united in marriage to Ralph Duane Embrey.

Wilma...

Jan 11, 2024

Stella Marie Huffman, 89, of Littleton, CO, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Morningstar Littleton Assisted Living.

She was born August 3, 1934, on a farm in Morgan County, MO, daughter of Herbert and Helen (Taylor) Harms. She went to Smiley School where she met Earl Huffman. She graduated from Stover High School in 1951, then...

Jan 9, 2024

Doris Ann DeJarnette, age 88, formerly of Tipton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. She was born on March 11, 1935, in Cooper County, MO, to George and Florence (Baker) Robertson, both of whom preceded her in death. Doris was married to Charles Lewis DeJarnette, who also preceded her...

Jan 5, 2024

Bill Weaver, age 95, of Independence, Missouri passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence. It was on the 24th day of May in 1928 that William Henry and Joda Lee (Garrison) Weaver welcomed their son, William Junior, into their home in Morgan County. Bill wasn't a stranger to hard work. He worked for...

Jan 5, 2024

Thomas Glenn Briscoe, age 78, of Tipton, MO, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home.

Tom was born October 11, 1945, in Boonville, MO, the son of James and Wylma (Green) Briscoe, who preceded him in death.

He was married to the love of his life, Janett Carolynn Hopkins Briscoe, who preceded him...

Dec 13, 2023

Hillary Leonard Kraus, 83, of Pilot Grove, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

He was born May 18, 1940, in Clear Creek, son of Theodore Antone and Dora Rose (Kempf) Kraus.

On April 11, 1970, in Clear Creek, he was united in marriage to Donna G. Johnson.

Dec 7, 2023

Timmy "Tim" Randall Leach, 64, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on December 7, 2023, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on January 25, 1959, to Harold and Ethel (Bradley) Leach, who preceded him in death. Tim graduated from Stover High School and spent most of his adult life in Russellville, MO, where he enjoyed working...

Dec 2, 2023

Mary June Colette Theresa Bestgen Hecht, age 98, of Tipton, MO passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her home.

It was on the 30th day of June in 1925, that Louis Andrew “Pop” and Clara (Dueber) Bestgen welcomed their daughter, Mary June, into their home on the farm in Cooper County.

She attended Glendale...

Dec 2, 2023

Jerry D. Page, 79, of Otterville, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

Born March 26, 1944, in Pettis County, he was the third of six children of Jewell Dennis and Beulah Mildred (Cook) Page.

Jerry grew up in rural Otterville and graduated from Otterville High School in 1962.

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Dec 1, 2023

Barbara Joan Schnirch, 69, of Stover, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at University Hospital in Columbia. She was born July 4, 1954, in Tuscumbia, MO, the third of four children to Calvin and Verna (Steffens) Witte. On November 24, 1971, Barbara was united in marriage to Gary Lee Schnirch at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover, and they...

Dec 1, 2023

Howard William Gerke, age 73, of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away on December 1, 2023, at Moberly Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 16, 1950, in Boonville, MO, to loving parents, Anton and Alice (Kemper) Gerke, who preceded him in death.

Howard graduated from Pilot Grove High School in 1968. On August 12, 1972, he...

Nov 25, 2023

Cary B “C.B.” Shaw passed away November 25, 2023, at his home in Stover, MO.

C.B. was born on November 7, 1930, in Zanesville, OH, to Tillman Shaw and Lydia Huff. He grew up in difficult times during the Depression. He faced many challenges during his upbringing. He joined the Navy at 17 after talking his mother...

Nov 19, 2023

Janett Carolynn Briscoe, age 77, of Tipton, MO, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City.

Janett was born December 10, 1945, in Versailles, MO, a daughter of Gordon and Hellen (Bellamy) Hopkins who preceded her in death.

She was married to the love of her life, Thomas G....

Nov 15, 2023

Della F. Huff of Tipton, MO passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at California Care Center.

She was born December 23, 1925, in Akinsville, MO to John M. and Velma (Vaught) Chambers, who preceded her in death.

Della attended all twelve years at Tipton Public School. She worked in the office of Oberman & Co....

Nov 11, 2023

Glenn Edward Schlotzhauer 87, died on November 11, 2023 in Pilot Grove MO.

He was born in the family farmhouse south of Pilot Grove, MO the son of Milton Hill and Clara Belle (Wolfe) Schlotzhauer Sr. on November 19, 1935.

Glenn was a 1953 graduate of Pilot Grove High School. On November 21, 1954, Glenn...

Nov 7, 2023

Tommy Manning, age 71, of Stover passed away Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, at the Golden Age Living Center. It was on the 19th day of February in 1952, when Thomas and Gilda (Harrell) Manning welcomed their son, Thomas Paul II, in their home. Tommy's life was not always easy, but he never let that stop him. He played the...

Oct 31, 2023

Mary "Joann" Malotte beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at age 76 with her family by her side on October 31, 2023 at 4pm. Joann was born in Atchison, Kansas on November 2, 1946 and was adopted shortly after birth by her parents, Clara and Arthur Pearson. Joann spent most of her adult life in the...