Obituaries

Jul 15, 2018

Billy Schupp, 74, of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri with his family at his side. He was one of 6 children born to Harlan Joseph and Alice Kathryn Schupp of Pilot Grove. He was a graduate of Pilot Grove High School, class of 1962. He worked as a carpenter...

Jul 10, 2018

William James “Bill” Hutchison, 84, of Kansas City and Tipton, MO joined his Heavenly Father on July 10, 2018 at Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by loved ones. He was the first born to Warren Buskirk and Veda “McKee” Hutchison near Latham, MO.

Bill was a member of First Christian Church, Tipton and enjoyed serving...

Jul 7, 2018

Ronald Eugene Kerksiek, age 46, of Stover, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born March 7, 1972, in Sedalia, the son of Edwin Louis and Norine Edna Witte Kerksiek.

Ronald was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stover.

He...

Jun 27, 2018

Harold Oscar Paul Mueller, 87, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018.

He was born August 31, 1930, in Brazito, Missouri, the son of the late Fred and Marie (Opel) Mueller.

He was united in marriage on March 5, 1961, at Faith Lutheran Church in Jefferson City to Elizabeth Juliann Beck who preceded...

Jun 27, 2018

Jaxson Thomas Heyberger, newborn son of Justin Thomas Heyberger and Lori Ann Tucker, passed away Wednesday evening, June 27, 2018, at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, after spending eight hours in the presence of his loving family.

His mom and dad survive at their home in Eldon, along with his two sisters, Alexis and Eryn Tucker.  He...

Jun 26, 2018

Danny Ray Kasper, age 60, of Tipton, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at home. One of three sons, Danny was born April 18, 1958 in Fort Riley, Kansas to Dean E. and Lora Willene Kasper. He graduated from high school in Tipton in 1976 and continued his education at the University of Missouri where he achieved Bachelors'...

Jun 24, 2018

William Lee “Bill” Marriott, age 90, of Versailles, passed away, shortly before midnight, Sunday, June 24, 2018, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born November 27, 1927, in St. Joseph a son of George Thomas and Viola Bowers Marriott.

Bill married Jane Barnett  and to this union one...

Jun 23, 2018

Phyllis Marie Rimel, age 70, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at home with her family by her side. One of 6 children born to Stanley L. and Irene H. Wolf, Phyllis was born November 15, 1947 in Boonville, Missouri. She was raised and graduated from high school in Tipton, Missouri. She became Mrs. Robert Dean Rimel...

Jun 23, 2018

Billie Jo Broyles, 48, of Tipton, Missouri passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday, June 23, 2018. She was one of 4 children born to Billy and Barbara Broyles in Jefferson City. Billie Jo was a lifelong resident of Tipton. She was active in high school activities as a cheerleader and volleyball player. She had a big personality and enjoyed...

Jun 22, 2018

June Rose Klein, age 88 of Tipton, Missouri passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri. June was born June 12, 1930 to William H. and Blanche M. Porter in Highpoint, Missouri. When she was 16 years old she moved to Tipton to work in the pants factory, which she did for 20...

Jun 13, 2018

Glenda Louise Ranabargar, 75, of Centertown, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

She was born November 29, 1942, in Centertown, Missouri, the daughter of the late Boyd and Frances (Lister) Swearingen.

She was united in marriage on February 8, 1958, at the Centertown Baptist Church to Darrell Lee "Bo"...

Jun 12, 2018

Otis Irving Knight, age 93, of Stover, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw, where he had been a resident for the past few months.

He was born in Lebo, Kansas a son of Orville M. “Jack” and Nettie May Allen Knight.  On January 10, 1946, in McPherson, Kansas,...

Jun 11, 2018

Mancil Lee Marriott, age 81, lifelong resident of Stover, passed away Monday morning, June 11, 2018, at the family farm where he was born with his loving family by his side.

He was born February 20, 1937, in the Little Buffalo area, the youngest child of Raymond and Cloie Kreglinger Marriott.  On August 18, 1962, at the...

Jun 10, 2018

Walter "Clyde" Taylor passed away Sunday evening, June 10, 2018 at home with his grandson at his bedside in Syracuse, Missouri. Walter was born May 19, 1928 in Memphis, Tennessee to Walter and Lottie Taylor. Immediately after graduation from high school, he enlisted in the Navy and served his country during WWII. After he returned to civilian life he...

Jun 9, 2018

Dennis E. Purvis, age 69 of Tipton, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City. Dennis was one of 9 children born to John E. and Gertie A. Purvis. He was born September 27, 1948 in Boonville, Missouri. He graduated from Versailles high school in 1967. He worked as a lineman...

Jun 7, 2018

Allan Wayne Bridges was born January 2, 1950 to Clint and Ruth Bridges at Inavale, Nebraska and passed away June 7, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital, Jefferson City, Missouri. Allan attended rural schools in Webster and Franklin Counties in Nebraska and graduated from High School in Ashland, Nebraska. In 1968 he preached at the Kiamichi Clinic and was awarded...

Jun 7, 2018

Irma Ruth (Viebrock) Kroeschen, formerly of Stover, Missouri died June 7, 2018 at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Irma was born February 22, 1921, in Stover, the daughter of R.L. and Emma (Hagenah) Viebrock.  She was baptized March 13, 1921, by Rev. Weber at Christ Lutheran Church in Stover and confirmed August...

Jun 3, 2018

Vencil “Corky Vogt, age 78, lifelong resident of Versailles, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018, at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born October 8, 1939, in Versailles, a son of Melford W. and Velma “Tiny” Sousley Vogt.    Corky was united in marriage to Emma M. Brown on February 8, 1958, in...

Jun 1, 2018

Opal Mae Ellison, 86, of Hallsville transitioned peacefully into the next part of her life on Friday June 1st as the result of a recent injury. There to greet her were her husband, William “Bill” Ellison (deceased 2012), an infant son, her parents, and 13 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M.,...

Jun 1, 2018

John K. “J.K.” Nash, age 75, of Stover, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born March 31, 1943, in Warsaw, Missouri a son of George G. and Hallie B. Kinkead Nash.  On November 7, 1974, in Olathe, Kansas J.K. was united in...