Obituaries

Mar 22, 2024

Darrell James Knedgen, age 92, of Pilot Grove, MO, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove.

Darrell was born May 31, 1931, in Clear Creek, Missouri, a son of Edward and Frances (Larm) Knedgen. He married the love of his life, Margie Ann Meyers on July 2, 1956 in Sedalia.  

Before they were married, Darrell served in...

Mar 19, 2024

   Rodney Russell Sweeney, 80, from Pilot Grove, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO with his family by his side.   Born on December 1, 1943, in Tacoma, WA, Rodney was the son of Russell and Lilian (Swanson) Sweeney. He married Patricia Ann Alexander on June 22, 1968, in Fayette, MO.   Rodney...

Mar 19, 2024

Danny Mayfield, Jr., age 61, of Sedalia passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at his home.   It was on the 28th day of March in 1962 in Omaha, Nebraska that Leon Jones and Wilma Mayfield welcomed their son, Danny Lee Mayfield, into their home.   On February 20, 2010 he was united in marriage to Bobi Jane Viebrock in Omaha, Nebraska. ...

Mar 15, 2024

Esther Marie Weber, aged 76, residing in Otterville, MO, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove, MO.Born on December 15, 1947, in Horton, KS, Esther was the beloved daughter of Lloyd and Mildred (Smith) Madison, both of whom preceded her in death.She united in marriage with Claude Clement Weber on September 28, 1968,...

Mar 13, 2024

Don Leo Engelbrecht, 83, of Tipton, passed away at 8:13 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at his home. 

He was born February 20, 1941, in Moniteau County, son of Leo Elbert and Lucy May (Spears) Engelbrecht. 

On August 26, 1962, at Main Street Baptist Church in California, he was united in marriage to Lucy Marie (Hill). 

Don was a veteran of the United States Army,...

Mar 11, 2024

   Donald LeRoy Garber (aged 92 1/2 years) of Trimble, MO died March 11th, 2024 at the Tiffany Springs Senior Living facility in Kansas City, MO.   Don was born October 2, 1931 in a farm house near Helvey Nebraska, the son of Herbert Durand and Roberta (Gaston) Garber. He attended Wentworth Military Academy 1946-1949 in Lexington and graduated from Southeast...

Mar 8, 2024

Evan Wayne Schupp, 26, of Pilot Grove, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home.

Born September 10, 1997, in Columbia, he was the oldest of three children of Terry Wayne and Terri Marie (Wessing) Schupp.

Evan was a 2016 graduate of Pilot Grove High School. He was a man of few words but loved everyone and was loved by everyone....

Mar 7, 2024

Leslie Leonard Allison, age 71, of Tipton, MO,  passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home.Leslie was born November 30, 1952, in Jefferson City, MO, a son of Leslie and Velma (Bond  Allison), who preceded him in death. He married his high school sweetheart, Cecilia Lutz on August 5, 1972 in Tipton. Leslie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being at their lake...

Mar 4, 2024

   Ruth Comstock, age 78, of Versailles passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, at the Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach.   It was on the 7th day of October in 1945 when Henry and Tillie (Wilson) Stepp welcomed their daughter, Ruth, into their home in Versailles.   She was married on September 4, 1966, in Versailles to Roy Comstock.   Ruth worked...

Mar 3, 2024

   Bill Davidson, age 91, of Versailles died Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.   It was on the 7th day of July in 1932 that Bill and Zelma (Campbell) Davidson welcomed their son, William John, into their family in Morgan County.   On September 19, 1953, Bill was united in marriage to Rosie Simmons...

Feb 29, 2024

Gerald Dwayne Wright, age 55, of Versailles, MO,  passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO.Gerald was born April 6, 1968, in Versailles, a son of Donald and Bessie (Johnson) Wright.He is survived by his father, Donald Wright; two brothers, Danny Wright (Sally) and Jodi Wright (Sally); and several nieces and nephews.Gerald was...

Feb 29, 2024

Clarence Louis “CL” Ehlers of Raymore, Missouri passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 20, 1939 at home outside of the Stover, Missouri area, son of Clarence A. and Alma (Bottcher) Ehlers. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pyrmont, Missouri, and was raised on a farm north...

Feb 29, 2024

RaVana Kay Watring, 76, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover.

Born February 4, 1948, in California, she was one of four children of R.V. and Frances Aletha (Wear) Williams.

On June 5, 1965, in Syracuse, she was married to Wayne L. "Butch" Watring. This...

Feb 20, 2024

Edward Lawrence Sinnott, known as "Eddie, Nevs, Coach" was born in Greenwich,CT on February 24, 1954, to Anita "Neats" and Lawrence "Bud" Sinnott. He was raised in Greenwich, CT, alongside his eight siblings; Ann ("Fanny"), Lloyd, Ellen, Kate, Eddie, Larry, Johnny, Alyce, Jimmy, and his nephew Ryan. He attended St Mary's High School and where he held many local...

Feb 14, 2024

Harold Sylvester Knipp, 96, of Tipton passed away peacefully at SSM Health St Mary’s Hospital Jefferson City, Missouri on February 14, 2024.

He was born southwest of Tipton on April 21, 1927, the youngest son of Carl and Rosa (Hartman) Knipp. He graduated from St Andrews Catholic School and Tipton High School.  Mr. Knipp served in the...

Feb 13, 2024

Denice Bowers, age 72, of Stover passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024. It was on the 10th day of December in 1951 that Leo Keith and Margaret Comstock welcomed their daughter into their home in Natchez, Mississippi. On May 27, 1971, Denice was united in marriage to Bill Bowers in Versailles. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2016....

Feb 13, 2024

Ricky Erichsen, Sr. age 68, of Stover passed away Tuesday, February 13th, 2024. It was on the 15th day of September in 1955, when Harold and Rose (Kulic) Erichsen welcomed their son into their home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Rick was a hard worker; choosing the life of a construction worker so he could work with his hands. He...

Feb 13, 2024

Bryan Keith Alumbaugh, age 59, of Tipton, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his home.

Bryan was born September 20, 1964, in Osage Beach, MO, a son of Robert "Red" and Reva (James) Alumbaugh, who preceded him in death.

Bryan graduated from Versailles High School in 1982. He was a long-time and valued...

Feb 12, 2024

Betty Heather, age 84, of Belton, Missouri passed away Monday, February 12th, 2024 at the Carnegie Village Rehab and Healthcare Center. It was on the 18th day of June in 1939 when Carl and Irene (Hunt) Floyd welcomed their daughter, Betty Sue, into their home in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Betty moved to Missouri to go to nursing school. While...

Feb 11, 2024

Karen Warner, age 70, of Stover passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her home. It was on the 4th day of December in 1953, when William Irvin and Geanie R. (Davis) Cowell welcomed their daughter into their home in Kansas City, Kansas. On October 28, 1991, she was united in marriage to Mike Warner at the First Baptist...