Obituaries
Beth Dennis
Beth Dennis, 93, of Versailles, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. Arrangements are pending at Scrivner-Page-Dady Funeral Home in Stover.
Barbara S. Peoples
Barbara Sue Peoples (née Doza), age 73 years, 11 months, and 6 days, passed away peacefully at her home in Syracuse, Missouri, on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Barbara was born August 1, 1951, in …
Ray L. Stemberger
Ray L. Stemberger, 84, Florence, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at his home. He was born Dec. 17, 1940, in Syracuse, the son of Charles P. and Irene Lewis Stemberger. His wife of 63 years, Mae …
John W. "Bill" Moss
John “Bill” W. Moss It is with much sadness that the family of John William “Bill” Moss share of his passing on June 28, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri.  He was 100 …
Charles F. Parker
Charles "Charlie" F. Parker, a cherished member of the Clarksburg community and a beacon of kindness and generosity, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, in Jefferson City, MO. Born on March 17, …
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