Obituaries

Jul 10, 2019

Charles Douglas “Chuck” Payne, age 69, of Versailles, Missouri passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at his home.

He was born December 22, 1949, in Champaign, Illinois a son of Harold Eugene and Helen Irene (Cohea) Payne.

Chuck grew up in Tolono, Illinois, where he attended Unity High School and was...

Jul 9, 2019

Freddie "Floyd" Hill, 76, of Syracuse, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was one of 4 children born to Fred Lee and Ethel Cora Hill in Piedmont, Missouri.

Freddie "Floyd" and Shirley were married August 31, 1968 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this...

Jul 8, 2019

Florene Christina Schnirch, age 86, of Versailles passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at her home.

She was born April 21, 1933 to Edward and Laura Pauline Bahrenburg Moellman in the rural community of Brauersville in Benton County, Missouri.  She was baptized May 14, 1933 at Brauersville Immanuel Lutheran Church and confirmed Palm Sunday, March 30, 1947,...

Jul 5, 2019

Richard Lee Bardwell, age 75, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at Capital Region Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri.

One of 7 children, Richard was born September 5, 1943 in California, Missouri, to William S. and Mary J. Bardwell.

While working at the Shoe Factory in Tipton, Richard met Delores Yoest, whom he...

Jun 27, 2019

Herman Frederick Lammers (Freddie), age 81, a lifelong resident of Pilot Grove, passed away Thursday evening, June 27, 2019 at Tipton Oak Manor.

One of four children, Freddie was born February 6, 1938 in Pilot Grove, Mo. to Herman and Mary Lammers.

Over 60 years ago, on November 15, 1958, Freddie married JoAnne...

Jun 22, 2019

Walter Gene Young, age 70, passed away at his home in Nelson, Missouri, Saturday evening, June 22, 2019.

Walter was born February 21, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri to Frank and Nona Young.

Walter and Edna Marie married May 7, 1971 and had over 38 years together before her passing September 6, 2009....

Jun 21, 2019

Betty Carol Twenter, age 82, of Pilot Grove, Missouri, passed away early Friday, June 21, 2019 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.

One of six children, Betty was born January 21,1937 in Pilot Grove to Edward and Elizabeth Twenter.

Betty spent most of her life caring for others. Her nieces and nephews enjoyed...

Jun 18, 2019

Ken Bergman, 86, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

Ken was born on May 9, 1933 in Pilot Grove, MO to Karl and Mary Bergman. He grew up on his grandfather’s farm and was confirmed in 1946 at the Pilot Grove Community Church where he has been a member ever since. After...

Jun 17, 2019

Michael Lee “Mike” Marriott, age 60, of Sedalia, passed away Monday afternoon, June 17, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born October 1, 1958, in Windsor, a son of Mancil Lee and Annetta Hudgens Marriott.  On December 15, 1979, Mike was united in marriage to Donna Green,...

Jun 16, 2019

John C. “Chris” Wyatt, age 70 of Versailles, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia with his wife and kids by his side.

He was born September 27, 1949, in Maywood, California, the only son of John A. and Mildred (Jones) Wyatt.

In 1975, Chris met Edwiena Echols and on September...

Jun 10, 2019

Delores Ann Burke, age 60 of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at the University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Delores was born August 14, 1958 to Darrell James and Marjorie Ann Knedgen in Sedalia, Missouri. She and her two sisters were raised by their parents in Pilot Grove and they all still reside in...

Jun 6, 2019

David Dung Jal Draffen, 39, of Jefferson City, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City with his parents at his side. David was born in Seoul, Korea and was the son of Richard and Marjorie Babb.

David was a member of the Oak Chapel Missionary Baptist Church...

Jun 5, 2019

Jack Stockwell, 60, of Pilot Grove, Missouri, formerly of Bunceton, Missouri passed away at his residence June 5, 2019. He was one of 8 children born to Willard and Mary Lou Stockwell in Fayette, Missouri.

Jack and Brenda were married August 19, 1988 and celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this past year. His favorite pasttimes...

Jun 4, 2019

Donald Wayne Lachner, age 68, of Tipton, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 with friends at his side at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Donald was born to Tom Ray and Artha Lee Lachner August 27, 1950 in California, Missouri. He spent most of his life in the Tipton area, graduating from...

Jun 3, 2019

Frances Marie Moore, age 93, formerly of Tipton passed away June 3, 2019 at the Golden Years Nursing Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Frances was born May 30, 1926 to Thomas and Lula Mae Hutchinson in Cumberland, Tennessee. August 14, 1954 Frances married Gene A. Moore. She spent around 40 years of her life in Tipton....

Jun 3, 2019

Charles Ray Young, 81, of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove. He was one of 3 sons born to Paul and Margaret Young of Clifton City, Missouri.

Charles and Janet were married October 10, 1959 and would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this upcoming fall....

May 29, 2019

Teresa Ann Decker Gilpin, age 58, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the University Hospital in Columbia following a sudden illness.

She was born May 16, 1961, in Versailles, the only daughter of Rex and Frances Jones Decker.

On November 26, 2001, she was united in marriage to Stephen C. Gilpin in...

May 23, 2019

Leonard Ray Gass, age 73, of the Ivy Bend community near Stover, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.

He was born July 17, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee a son of Thomas and Lillian Ramsey Gass.

Leonard was a sheet metal...

May 22, 2019

Joy H. Ehlers, age 92, of Stover, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover.

She was born February 24, 1927 in Cole Camp, the only daughter of Louis and Ruth Rosenquest Brandes. She was baptized on May 1, 1927. On December 24, 1950 at St. Paul’s Lutheran...

May 20, 2019

Rickey Lee Barney, Sr., age 62, of Stover, passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 20, 2019, at his home.

He was born August 27, 1956, in Independence, a son of Ronald K. Barney and Barbara H. Odom.  On July 1, 1990, Rickey was united in marriage to Audrey Waddell, who survives at their home.

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