Obituaries

Nov 7, 2024

Roger Nelson Gerlt of Seffner passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Lakeland Hospice House.

He was born November 10, 1942 in Stover, Missouri to the late Homer and Arlene Gerlt. Roger was a retired heavy equipment operator and served with the United States Army from 1964 until 1966. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Winter Haven...

Nov 4, 2024

William "Bill" Patrick Griffing, 71, of Florence, Missouri, went to his heavenly home on November 4th, 2024. 

On April 18th, 1986, Bill was united in marriage to Linda who preceded him in death on July 19th, 2023.

He is survived by his son Harold Randall and his wife Lois; son Michael Randall and his wife Wendy, and his daughter Tonya Spilinek. Grandchildren:...

Nov 3, 2024

Darrell Schmidt, 76, of Tipton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia surrounded by family. Born on October 7, 1948, in rural Tipton, Darrell was a son of Louis Henry and Geneva Ruth (Wiser) Schmidt.

On November 27, 1966, Darrell married the love of his life, Virginia Ruth Hodges, at Tipton United...

Oct 25, 2024

Mary Beth Dicus passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on October 7, 1946, to Fred and Mina (Gish) Wirths of Tipton. She attended St. Andrew Catholic School, Tipton High School, and went on to earn a B.S. in Business Education from Central Missouri State College. She was married to Donald Dicus...

Oct 18, 2024

Samantha Joan McDowell (Giese), age 39, of Alamogordo, NM, formerly of Branson, MO, formerly of Tipton, MO, passed away in her apartment in Lubbock, TX on Thursday, October 18, 2024.

Samantha was born on December 2, 1984, in Great Falls, MT to Steven W. Giese and Judith A. Hilgert.

Sam was an avid traveler; that was her passion, she was a wanderlust;...

Oct 11, 2024

Crystal Gale Heather, age 45, of Tipton, MO, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at her home.

Crystal was born October 29, 1978, in Lawton, OK, a daughter of William and Ladonna Kaye (Hamilton) McCormick. She was united in marriage to Vincent Duane Heather on August 10, 2002, in Tipton, MO.

Crystal was raised Pentecostal and was a faithful homemaker. She...

Oct 9, 2024

Lois Elaine Petree, age 71, of Tipton, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on August 15, 1953, in California, MO, the daughter of Eugene and Lois (Scherff) Cassil, who preceded her in death. On July 9, 1971, Elaine married the love of her life, William "Bill" Lee Petree, at Annunciation Catholic...

Oct 3, 2024

Brenda Kay Dollison, age 73, of Tipton, MO, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, at Capital Region Hospital in Jefferson City, MO.

Brenda was born on August 21, 1951, in Versailles, MO, to Reno and Alice (Crenshaw) Brunjes, who preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Randy Dollison, on October 13, 1978, in Kansas City, Kansas.

Brenda's...

Sep 29, 2024

Jeannine Evelyn Gell, 93, formerly of Clinton, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.

She was born September 19, 1931, in Berwyn, IL, daughter of Fred and Ann Blazevich.

In 1964, she was married to Jack Gell.

Jeannine worked as the office manager of the Griffin Clinic in Los Angeles, CA. She enjoyed reading and crocheting, and made...

Sep 28, 2024

Ron Hyer, age 61, of Stover, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Born on November 24, 1962, in Douglasville, Georgia, Ron was known for his strong work ethic. He dedicated twenty-one years of his life as a turkey farm breeder and an additional twenty years as an over the road truck driver, until his health started...

Sep 18, 2024

Vanessa White, age 66, of Stover, passed away peacefully at her home on September 18, 2024. Born on September 19, 1957, in Savanna, Illinois, she was the daughter of Oran and Helen (Ruhnow) White.

Vanessa dedicated her career as a medical technician in the Kansas City area. An animal lover at heart, she cherished her cats and enjoyed relaxing at home...

Sep 10, 2024

Donald Charles Mitzel, 84, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Neighborhoods by Tiger Place in Columbia. 

He was born on August 17, 1940, in Boonville, MO, a son of William Roy Mitzel and Helen Harris (Sly) Mitzel. On August 17, 1963, in Wilmette, IL, he married Mavis Elizabeth Bradley who survives of the home. 

Don was a 1958...

Sep 9, 2024

John Gregory Fry died unexpectedly on Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home in N. Kansas City.

He was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville on May 9, 1963. He shared that birthday with his older brother Ted. He was the son of Charles and Alma Orscheln, Fry, both deceased, of Tipton, MO. John lost a nephew, Sean Fry in...

Sep 7, 2024

Melvin Lee Branch, age 78, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away on September 7, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.

He was born on July 12, 1946, in Versailles, MO, to Elmer Lee and Wilda (Sidebottom) Branch. Melvin married the love of his life, Linda Joyce Paul, on October 8, 1976, in Versailles.

A skilled handyman, Melvin was...

Sep 2, 2024

Cathie Lyn Price, age 69, of Tipton, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 2, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1954, in Geneva, NE, to Robert and Wilma Johnson.

On April 7, 2001, Cathie married Joseph Ray Price in a little country church near Tipton.

Cathie is survived by her loving husband, Joe, of Tipton; her son,...

Aug 29, 2024

Keith Morris, 61, of Versailles, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

He was born September 27, 1962, in Weatherford, OK, son of John Thomas Morris and Nelda Fay (Goodman) Robinson.

Keith worked as a cook at the Village Inn in Sidney, NE. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Sidney. Fishing was...

Aug 28, 2024

 Jim Douglas, age 70, of Florence passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at his home.

 It was on the 2nd day of August in 1954, in Athens, Ohio that James Roscoe and Pauline Frances (Capps) Douglas welcomed their son, James Leon.

 He was a 1973 graduate of Morgan County R-1 Stover High School.

 On December 3, 1976, in Stover, Jim was united in...

Aug 27, 2024

Aug 26, 2024

Delores Ruth Claas, age 91, of Tipton, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Tipton Oak Manor. Born on June 27, 1933, in Mt. Pleasant, MO, she was the daughter of Bennie and Velma Bond June. Delores married the love of her life, David Paul Claas, on May 29, 1951, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tipton,...

Aug 26, 2024

Jared Jackson Savage, age 42, of Fortuna, MO, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at his home.

Jared was born on January 29, 1982, in Fort Worth, TX. He was united in marriage to Krystle Durbin on October 23, 2003, in Fortuna, MO, and they built a beautiful life together.

Jared was an exceptional carpenter, whose skill and dedication led him...