It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Carol Mitchell on Sunday, May 26, surrounded by family. Carol Jean (Solomon) Mitchell was born on July 10, 1939, in Malta Bend, Missouri.  She was the oldest of two children born to John and Vivien Solomon. Carol was a dedicated career public school educator who profoundly impacted the lives of many. Above all, she was a devoted mother who gave of herself unconditionally to her two children, Debbie and David.

Carol’s career as an elementary classroom teacher spanned over 30 years, 24 of which were with the Independence School District.  Her kindness and unwavering commitment to her students, families, and colleagues defined Carol’s professional life. Carol retired from teaching in 2000 and her dedication to education and warm, nurturing spirit left a lasting mark on her school community.

Following retirement, Carol remained active and engaged, particularly with the Red Hat Society, where she held an office and cherished the camaraderie of her fellow Joyful Jewel members. During this time, she also took on the role of primary caregiver for her beloved husband Ron until his passing in 2018.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ron Mitchell, and her parents, John E. Solomon and Vivien Solomon. She is survived by her brother, John Solomon; her son David Mitchell and his wife Sonja; daughter Debbie Dillard and her husband Ken; grandchildren Trent Mitchell, Cole Mitchell, Caroline Dillard, Claire Dillard, Bryce Dillard, and Grayson Dillard.

Carol will always be remembered for her radiant smile, infectious laugh, and the love and kindness she shared with those around her.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Carol’s life and Memorial Service at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64055 on Friday, June 7 at 1:00pm.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Carol Mitchell to the Independence School District Foundation Donation Link: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Carol_Mitchell

Amy Kathleen Ward Pratt, 49, of Land O Lakes FL, formerly of Boonville, MO., died on Monday, January 22, 2024.

Visitation for Amy was held at Howard Funeral Home in Boonville, MO on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Celebration of Amy’s life will begin at 12:00 noon. Inurnment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville.

Amy was born May 11, 1974, in Boonville to John and Anne Ward. She graduated from Boonville High School in 1992. Amy attended Hesston College in Hesston, KS and Goshen College in Goshen, IN and received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development.

Amy is survived by her husband, Joe Pratt, of the home, daughter Elia Anne Marie Matacchiero (Nick), sons Raider Sanchez and Maddox Sanchez, grandchildren, Ellie Anne and Vincent Matacchiero, all of Seminole, FL, her parents John and Nancy Ward of Boonville, siblings Jim Ward of Ozark, MO, Missy Walker (Darin) of Boonville, MO, Charice Hilgedick (Shane) of Fayette, MO, an uncle, Steve Solomon of Boonville, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Amy will be missed by her many friends in Missouri and Florida.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Anne Miller Ward in 1983.

In honor of Amy, who had a loving and kind heart for those in need, we would like to request that contributions go to help the numerous youth and young adults served by Eckerd Connects. To make a donation please go to: http://www.eckerd.org and reference Project Bridge or make your check payable to Eckerd Connects/Project Bridge.

Thomas Glenn Briscoe, age 78, of Tipton, MO, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home.

Tom was born October 11, 1945, in Boonville, MO, the son of James and Wylma (Green) Briscoe, who preceded him in death. 

He was married to the love of his life, Janett Carolynn Hopkins Briscoe, who preceded him in death November 19, 2023.

Tom worked in his earlier years as a farmer. He later sold cars and frame machines. He enjoyed driving truck and delivering the frame machines to automotive shops around the country.  

Tom was a family man. He enjoyed taking his family camping and being a part of their lives. He was a member of Tipton United Methodist Church where he was very active and sang in the choir. 

Tom served his county honorable in the United States Army in Germany.

Survivors include four children, Travis Briscoe (Shannon) of Archie, Traci Mortenson (David) of Jefferson City, Scott Briscoe of Lee’s Summit, and Joe Briscoe (Sara) of Vienna; two sisters, Dixie Shemell of Hot Springs, AR and Elaine Tyler of Halifax, Nova Scotia; eight grandchildren, Sidney, Cole, Taylor, Morgan, Elias, Dillon, Paige, and KarLeigh; four great-grandchildren, Oakley, Walker, Kallen, Kaisley, and two great-grandchildren on the way.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Collins; and best friend, David Orscheln.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, January 12, 2024, at Tipton United Methodist Church with Pastor Lynn Facemyer, officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 10:00 am until service time. Burial will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Tom’s family, in care of Meisenheimer-Page-Dady Funeral Home.

Janett Carolynn Briscoe, age 77, of Tipton, MO, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.

Janett was born December 10, 1945, in Versailles, MO, a daughter of Gordon and Hellen (Bellamy) Hopkins who preceded her in death.

She was married to the love of her life, Thomas G. Briscoe.

Janett worked as a nurse at Centerpoint Medical Center and John Knox Village. She was a member of Tipton United Methodist Church where she was very active. Janett was a devoted wife and mother.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas Briscoe; four children, Travis Briscoe (Shannon) of Archie, Traci Mortenson (David) of Jefferson City, Scott Briscoe of Lee’s Summit, and Joe Briscoe (Sara) of Vienna; eight grandchildren, Sidney, Cole, Taylor, Morgan, Elias, Dillon, Paige, and KarLeigh; four great-grandchildren, Oakley, Walker, Kallen, Kaisley, and two great-grandchildren on the way.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five siblings, Roy, Joetta, Roxie, Billie, and Sandra.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 am Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Tipton United Methodist Church with Pastor Lynn Facemyer, officiating. Visitation was held at the church on Saturday from 10:00 am until service time. Burial will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Janett’s husband, Thomas Briscoe, in care of Meisenheimer-Page-Dady Funeral Home.

Pamela Kaye Evans was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the age of 65. Pamela was born June 25, 1957, in Sentinel, Oklahoma to J.L. Fielder and Gleyna Owen. Pam attended South High School in Wichita, Kansas. She worked for several years as a medical assistant and as a physical therapist at a Wichita nursing home. Before retiring, pam worked at Walmart for 17 years as a pharmacy OTC manager. Pam is the granddaugher of Hannah and William Temple Cole. Pam was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with family and friends.

Pam was always there to brighten the lives of others. Pam left this earthly life to join loved ones whose death preceded her, including her parents Conard and Gleyna Goodrum. Pam is survived by her sisters, Dana Fielder Davis (husband Ray Davis); Lisa Goodrum Rector (husband Richard Rector); brother, Craig Fielder; husband, Robert Evans; daughter, Andrea Lagree (husband Aaron Lagree); son, Miles Evans; her grandchildren, Ceinna, Damien, Zoe, Paige, Marissa, Kaylee, Tilly and Dolly; her great-granddaughter, Ila and many nieces, nephews and friends. Words cannot fully express how much they cherish memories of days spent with Pam – memories of joy, laughter, support and unconditional love freely and frequently expressed. Pam not only had a zest for life but shared it with everyone she knew. Let us not forget her smile, her brightness, nor her contagious laughter.

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Services were held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 between 2pm-5pm
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Alberta Hazel Fethke, age 80, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at her home. She was born August 19, 1941, in Fayette, Missouri, a daughter of the late Gene and Alberta (Dick) Ellison.

On December 4, 1960, at the Stover United Methodist Church parsonage, she was united in marriage to Lowell Cleo Fethke, who preceded her in death on March 3, 2020.

Hazel was a graduate of the Otterville High School class of 1959.

She was a member of the Florence United Methodist Church, joining the church in August of 1971.

She attended Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg. She was an accomplished writer and author also publishing a book. Hazel worked at Golden Age Living Center and also served as board president for many years. She was a 4-H leader, served on the Health and Welfare board at the Morgan County Health Center in Versailles and worked election polls for many years. She was a braille transcriber, which led to her working as a paraprofessional at Morgan County R-1 in Stover.

She is survived by her children, Cathy Holsten and husband Jerry of Florence, Missouri and Gregory Fethke and wife Luesa of Versailles, Missouri; grandsons, Schuyler Holsten and Alex Holsten and fiancée Julie Kidwell; her sister, Laura Pugh of Nixa, Missouri and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kristin Harris, brothers, Dennis Ellison and Frank Ellison and her sister, Bonnie Crider.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, August 23rd, in the Florence United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Vonda Veale officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kristin Fethke Harris Memorial Scholarship or the Florence United Methodist Church.

Patsy Nan Wittman, 86, of Otterville, MO, passed away Tuesday April 26, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on September 8, 1935 in Otterville, the daughter of John Sprinkle and Launa Frances (Brumble) Sprinkle, who preceded her in death.

On May 29, 1952 in Smithton, MO, she was united in marriage to Jack Wittman, who preceded her in death on December 10, 2014.

Patsy was a member of the First Baptist Church, in Otterville. She enjoyed playing solitaire on her phone, looking through her magazines, and talking on the phone with friends and family. In her younger years she enjoyed canning from her garden and cooking for family gatherings.

Survivors include three children, Terry Wittman (Peggy) of Smithton, Randall Wittman of Otterville, and Tammy Watring of Otterville; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and two on the way; two sisters, Johnnie Mae Schilb of Sedalia and Wanda Lewis of Otterville.

In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by; two grandchildren, Tracie Gibson and Austin Watring; one great-grandson, Eli Gibson; two sisters, Dorothy Romig and Betty Rehmer; and two brothers, Tommy Sprinkle and Donnie Sprinkle.

Funeral service were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Rea Funeral Chapel with Pastor Russ Slocum officiating.

Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Otterville, MO.

Pallbearers were grandsons, Greg Wittman, Scott Wittman, Nathan Wittman, Andrew Wittman, Tim Wittman, Justin Wittman, and Preston Wittman.

Honorary bearers were grandchildren, Whitney Watring, and Yvonne Gibson.

Memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church of Otterville in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Nancy Rose Painter, 76 formerly of Boonville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Villa Blue Ridge Nursing Home in Columbia, Missouri. Along with many other medical challenges, Nancy ultimately passed away from congestive heart failure.

Nancy was born June 27, 1944 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Marjorie (Jehle) and William Halle. She graduated from Marshfield Senior High School in 1962. After graduation Nancy worked in many capacities as a cosmetologist, dental hygienist, and finished her career in health care in Atlanta, Georgia. Nancy was united in marriage to James J. Painter in 1965. When Jim retired they moved from Atlanta to Boonville, Missouri which was the home state of Jim.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jim and her parents. She is survived by two children, son Dan (Patricia) Painter of Freeville, New York, along with their children Cody, Emily, and Scott, and daughter Casie (Russell) Joens of Madison, Alabama and their children Elizabeth and Matthew. She is also survived by a brother Richard (Dorothy) Halle of Marshfield, WI, along with their children Susan and Robert.

Special thanks are given to friends Kathy, Donna, Roy, and members of The Order of The Eastern Star and The Cooper Masonic Lodge #36 for their assistance to Nancy for the past several years.

Nancy and Jim will be interred in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Marshfield, WI, at a later date. No public services are scheduled.  Online condolences may be shared at www.dignitymemorial.com/william-wood-funeralhome