Obituaries
Dennis Vollmer
Jan 12, 2025
Dennis Leo Vollmer, 70, of Pilot Grove, MO, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday January 12, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home.
Dennis was born on April 13th, 1954 to the late Wilbert “Willie” Vollmer and Martha Lena (Kempf) Vollmer. Dennis was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church, first at St John’s Clear Creek...
Johnie Ray
Jan 11, 2025
Johnie Ray, age 81, of Gravois Mills, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his home.
He was born on September 5, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri to Johnie Nelson and Ethel B. (Suddith) Ray.
On January 31, 1960, he was united in marriage to Julia Ray, who preceded him in death on June 14, 2016.
Johnie was known for being a hard...
Ray Quick
Jan 11, 2025
Orel Ray Quick, 79, of Pilot Grove, Missouri, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was born on March 13, 1945, in Fulton, Missouri, to Orel Rostyn and Lou Ellen (Hamilton) Quick, both of whom preceded him in death.
On August 13, 1971, Ray married Rebecca “Becky” Ann Richerson in Mexico, Missouri, and she survives of the...
Juanita Annette Gerke
Jan 10, 2025
Juanita Turner Goodwin Gerke: 3/16/1938 - 1/10/2025
For 40 plus years, she predicted and was convinced she would live until at least 105. She wanted to say SHE MADE IT, but God had another plan for her.
Juanita was born in Fairfield, Iowa on March 16, 1938, to Harry and Bernice Ireland Turner. She grew up in several towns in Iowa, graduated...
Michelle Yvonne Gerke
Jan 2, 2025
Michelle Yvonne Gerke, 58, of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Katy Manor, surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 12, 1966, in Downey, CA, to Paul and Sheri (Young) Kelly. On June 6, 1998, she married the love of her life, Patrick Gerke, in Boonville, MO.
Michelle dedicated many years to her work as...
Mildred Martin
Jan 1, 2025
Mildred B. (Orscheln) Martin, 89, of Tipton, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO.
She was born on September 29, 1935, in Tipton, MO, a daughter of Paul Peter and Clara Ann (Lutz) Orscheln. On October 27, 1954, Mildred was united in marriage to Raymond Joseph Martin. They were married for 64 years before he...
Pamela Jaco
Dec 26, 2024
Pamela Jaco, 70, of Otterville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover.
She was born May 8, 1954, in Sedalia, the daughter of the late Glenn Gregory and Betty Jo (Mayfield) Cave. On a hot summer day, July 24, 1976, at Pastor Dillon’s house in Smithton, Pam married the love of her life,...
John Steven Ray
Dec 22, 2024
John Steven “Steve” Ray, 60, of Tipton, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1964, in Lexington, Missouri, to Johnny E. and Helen Louise (Watters) Ray, both of whom preceded him in death.
On June 21, 1986, Steve married Diana Rae Burlingame in Tipton, and she survives of the home.
Steve...
Deborah Jean Martin
Dec 21, 2024
Deborah Jean Martin, 66, of Syracuse, MO, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Deborah was born on November 17, 1958, in Sedalia, MO, to Robert and Gladys (Reid) Martin.
She attended Smith-Cotton High School and State Fair Community College. Deborah worked as an assistant manager at Dollar General. She inherited her love of gardening from her grandmother and...
Lora Willene Kasper
Dec 11, 2024
Lora Willene Kasper, 88, of Tipton, MO, passed away at Tipton Oak Manor, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born August 15, 1936, near Latham, MO, the daughter of Warren Buskirk and Lora Veda (McKee) Hutchison, both deceased.
She was married on January 30, 1955, to Dean Edward Kasper (deceased). She is survived by two sons, Wayne Lee...
Egyph Carter
Dec 9, 2024
Egyph Carter, age 58, of Ivy Bend passed away at her home on December 9, 2024.
She was born February 12, 1966 in Rock Castle County, Kentucky.
Egyph spent her life taking care of her husband, her family, and her friends.
In keeping with her wishes she was cremated.
Robert Whittle
Dec 9, 2024
Robert "Bobby" Ronald Whittle, 68, of Stover, moved to Glory Monday, December 9, 2024, at his home.
Born on June 9, 1956, in Versailles, Bobby was the son of Vinson Whittle and Beverley (Allen) Weaver.
Bobby had a love for the outdoors, which led him to pursue a career as a landscaper in the family business. In his younger years, he enjoyed...
Ardella Sousley
Dec 6, 2024
Ardella Sousley passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Golden Age Living Center in her home town of Stover.
Ardella Mae Meyer was born on December 14, 1930. An only child, daughter of Edward Meyer and Mabel Hagedorn Meyer. She was baptized on Jan 4, 1931 at St. Paul's Lutheran church by Rev HM Schriener. Ardella was confirmed in the...
Marylin Louise Rowles
Dec 1, 2024
Marylin L. Rowles, 88, of Syracuse, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Tipton Oak Manor.
Born on February 3, 1936, to Lee and Alpha (Reno) Williams, Marylin grew up in Syracuse, Missouri, where she learned the values of hard work and family. On December 22, 1956, she married Charles E. Rowles, and together they built a beautiful...
Micah Luke Jones
Nov 27, 2024
Micah Luke Jones, MB(ASCP), CPhT, of Houston, TX, took his final flight to his heavenly destination and joined his Lord and Savior on November 27th, 2024.
Micah was born on September 4th, 2001 to parents David Lee Jones and Angela “Angie” Jean Jones. He was born the youngest of five children, but he was by far the most ambitious one. Micah’s...
David Lee Jones
Nov 27, 2024
David Lee Jones of Powderly, TX, took his final flight to his heavenly destination and joined his Lord and Savior on November 27th, 2024. He was an exceptionally skilled aviator, the world’s greatest diesel mechanic and the most wonderful husband, father and granddaddy, according to his family and friends.
David was born on September 2nd, 1958 in Marshall, MO to parents...
Christine Newman
Nov 21, 2024
Christine Newman, age 89, of Stover passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024.
On December 24, 1934, she arrived as a Christmas present to her parents, Arthur W. and Mary Lou (Roberts) Langford in Cookville, Tennessee.
It was on November 16, 1950, that she married James Newman in Fayetville, NC. James preceded her in death on October 25, 2015.
Christine's favorite...
Mildred Pauline Heimsoth
Nov 16, 2024
The world lost one of its most hard working and generous beams of light on November 16th, 2024, with the death of Mildred “Micky” Heimsoth, 88, of Stover. She blessed the world for the first time on December 12, 1935 and grew up in the most humble of ways; attending one-room schoolhouses south of Stover while her and her sisters...
Melva Arnold
Nov 13, 2024
Melva Dean Arnold, age 95, of Tipton, Missouri, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at her home. Born on September 5, 1929, in rural Tipton, Melva was the daughter of Andrew and Gertrude (Knipp) Hartman, who preceded her in death.
On June 19, 1948, she married the love of her life, Dorris Gale Arnold, with whom she shared many...
Marjorie Ellen Brown (Babbitt)
Nov 7, 2024
Marjorie Ellen Brown (Babbitt), 97, of Sedalia, MO passed peacefully on November 7, 2024.
There will be a graveside service on Friday, November 22, at 11:00 a.m. in Pilot Grove, MO at the Pilot Grove City Cemetery.
Marjorie was born to Lester Fenton and Lena Mae Babbitt on March 30, 1927 and grew up on a 360-acre farm southeast of Pilot Grove,...
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