All Obituaries

Martha Lois Yost - age 98 of Cameron, MO, formerly of Gallatin, MO passed away Sunday afternoon, February 5th, 2023, at the Cameron Veterans Home in Cameron.  Arrangements are pending at this time under the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin. (660) 663-2117. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com Full obituary and arrangements will be posted when available.

  Mary M. DeWeerdt - age 94 of Plattsburg, MO and formerly of Lathrop, MO, passed away Saturday morning, February 4th , 2023, at Oakridge of Plattsburg. Mary was born on November 29, 1928, the daughter of Simon  and Margaret  (DeSmet) DeWeerdt in Kansas City, MO. She grew up in Kansas City and moved to Lathrop in the 1960s. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Plattsburg.  Mary enjoyed listening to Jim Nabors  music and her large CD collection.  She...

Neil Keith Whitehurst Jr. - age 74 of Lathrop, MO passed away Thursday morning, January 26, 2023, at home in Lathrop. Neil was born on March 4, 1948, the son of Neil Keith, Sr. and Margaret Lou (Queen) Whitehurst in Montgomery, AL. He was a graduate of North Kansas City High School and served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a good father and husband. He was always willing to help those who needed it.   He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Ronald...

 Anna Hogan - age 55 of Gallatin, MO passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023, at her home in Gallatin. Anna was born on July 24, 1967, the daughter of Robert  and Janet Sue (Austin) Asher in Chillicothe, MO. She grew up in Chillicothe and Gallatin and attended Gallatin High School. She married Tony Hogan on November 10th, 1984, in Gallatin, MO. Anna enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Anna was known to be sassy. Anna will be...

 Jerry W. Stevenson - age 79 of Turney, MO passed away Monday evening, January 16, 2023, at his home in Turney. Jerry was born on December 13, 1943, the son of Claude Arthur and Ruby Violet (Budd) Stevenson in rural Clay County on the family farm. He was a 1962 graduate of Liberty High School. He married the love of his life, Donna Taylor on December 6th, 1963, at Providence Baptist Church. Jerry worked for Greyhound Bus Lines in sales before owning Stevenson Pallet Service for 30...

Mary Frances (Harris) Weldon, age 90, of Kidder, Missouri, formerly of Gallatin, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at the NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Missouri. Mary was born July 21, 1932, in Weatherby, Missouri, to Carl and Lillie (Born) Harris, the fifth of nine children. She graduated from Gallatin High School in 1950, and went on to work at Lambert’s Cap Factory in Gallatin and later, the shoe factory in Hamilton. Mary was united in marriage to Jack...

Julie Ann Goddard, age 26, of Houston, Texas passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. Private services entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin. (660) 663-2117. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com 

Judith Ann (Bogart) Norvell, 88, a longtime resident of Lathrop, MO, passed peacefully on January 15, 2023, at Oakridge of Plattsburg, MO. Her death followed a diagnosis with cancer six days prior.  Judy was born June 29, 1934, in Holt, Missouri, the younger of two children of Cecil and Katherine (Powell) Bogart.  She graduated from Lathrop High School in 1952.  Judy was united in marriage to Chester “Sonny” Norvell on January 3, 1954, and they were blessed with...

Timothy Downing Jelinek, 63, of Flanagan, IL passed away peacefully on the morning of January 11, 2023, at Flanagan Rehabilitation & Health Care in Flanagan. Tim loved 3 things: food, music, and his family. Tim loved taking his kids to go and see live music, and had been to more rock and roll shows than anyone could count. His favorite color was blue, and his favorite animal was the wolf. He had an infectious love of life and wherever he showed up, it was instantly a better place just...

  Rick Latimer - age 64 of Cameron, MO, and formerly of Hamilton, MO,  passed away Sunday evening, January 1, 2023, at his home. Rick was born on July 6, 1958, the son of Howard Jackson and Iris (Forgey) Latimer in Marshfield, MO. He grew up in Hamilton, MO and graduated from Penney High School in 1976. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hamilton. Rick married Kelly Lynn Robinson on March 7th, 1981 in Kingston, MO at the Federated Church. Family was very important...