All Obituaries

Morris Alfred Claypole, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2020, surrounded by his family.  He was born October 9, 1949 in Ray County, Missouri.  His parents, George and Opal (Campbell) Claypole, preceded him in death.  Morris was the youngest of 10 children and the seventh son.  On June 12, 1970, Morris married his surviving wife of 49 years, Suzanne Gentry Claypole.  To this union, four children were born:  Misty Claypole, Kansas City; Dayna...

  Charles Conrad Walton - age 80 of Gallatin, MO and formerly, of Altamont, MO passed away Friday morning, January 17th, 2020 at Cameron Regional Medical Center, Cameron, MO.  Conrad was born on July 8th, 1939 the son of Charles Owen and Doris Marie (Blackburn) Walton in Gallatin, MO.  He grew up in Gallatin and was a 1957 graduate of Gallatin High School.  On January 4th, 1959 he was united in marriage to Mary Suzanne Barker at the Altamont United Methodist Church. To...

  Frederick "Fred" H. Cox - age 81 of Gallatin, MO passed away Saturday afternoon, January 11th, 2020 at Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron, MO.  Fred was born on February 15th, 1938 the son of James Frederick and Martha Alice (Curtner) Cox in Kansas City, MO. He grew up and attended school in Kansas City, MO and Cole Camp, MO.  Fred served our country in the United States Marine Corps in Korea during the Korean Conflict from 1955 until his honorable...

Linda “Linn” L. Mohler - age 76 of Polo, MO went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday morning, January 8th, 2020 at her home.  Linda was born on October 31st, 1943 the daughter of Virgil A. and Ilene (Vandenburg) Cunningham in Des Moines, IA.  After Ilene passed away, Virgil married Francis Hartman and Linda gained a stepmother.  On August 19th, 1962 she was united in marriage to Melvin L. Mohler at University Christian Church in Des Moines, IA.  God...

Ruby Gale - age 92 of Rice Lake, WI and formerly of Lathrop, MO passed away Thursday morning, January 2nd, 2020 at Woodstone Care Facility in Rice Lake. Ruby was born on November 29th, 1927 the daughter of Benjamin and Vina (Bailey) Hensley in Texas County, Missouri.  She attended school in Elk Creek, MO.  On October 18th, 1946 she was united in marriage to Milfred Gale. Ruby was a mother to her children, Kenneth H. Gale, Sr. and Carolyn Gale.  She retired as a seamstress and...

Richard "Rick" Ripple - age 77 of Gallatin, MO passed away Tuesday night, December 31st, 2019 at Liberty Hospital, Liberty, MO. Rick was born on September 27th, 1942 the son of Bernard LeRoy and Donna VonDean (Bonser) Ripple in Kansas City, MO.  He grew up in Independence, MO, and was a 1961 graduate of William Chrisman High School. Rick was baptized as a young child. In 1965 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Sibbit at the Christian Church in Tindall, MO.  Rick...

  Chris Rinehart - age 32 of Hamilton, MO passed away Monday evening, December 30th, 2019 at his home. Chris was born on March 6th, 1987, the son of Kevin Hundertfund and Karen Rinehart in Lubbock, TX.  He grew up and attend grade school in Independence, MO.  Chris attended Van Horn High School and Gallatin High School.  Chris was a truckdriver for Kiem.  He loved hunting, horses, riding four-wheelers, partying and time with family and friends. Chris loved his...

  Harriet Louise Leopard - age 90, of Gallatin, MO, passed from this life on Monday afternoon, December 23, 2019 at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin, MO.  She was born on October 24, 1929 the daughter of Harry E. and Jessie A. (Thompson) Noll.  Harriet was born on a farm one mile southwest of Jamesport, MO where she was reared and attended public school.  Harriet graduated from Jamesport High School in 1947.  On October 21, 1947, she was united in...

              Phillip "Phil" Alan Tate, 73, lifelong resident of Gallatin, MO, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 22, 2019, in his home. Phil was born on March 21, 1946 to Hubert L. and Patricia M. (Drummond) Tate in St. Joseph, MO. He graduated from Gallatin High School in 1964, graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Business Administration, and was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He was united in marriage to Nancy...

Edwin “Ed” Neal Tatum, 73, of Platte City, MO passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, at New Mark Care Center, Kansas City, MO. He was born in Atlanta, TX on December 20, 1946, the son of Merlin and Alice (Buvens) Tatum. He graduated from De Queen Arkansas High School in 1965.  Ed earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. On December 22, 1979, he was united in marriage to Lana Milstead in Dallas, TX....