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Lawrence A. “Buck” Johnson, 89, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Meyer Care Cente...
03/12/2026

Lawrence A. “Buck” Johnson, 89, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Meyer Care Center. He was born Wednesday, December 30, 1936, in Higginsville to August Johnson and Goldie (Whittmeyer) Johnson. As a child, Buck attended a small rural schoolhouse on Jennings Road in Higginsville. He left school early to join the United States Air Force and later earned his GED while enlisted. Buck proudly served his country from 1955 to 1959.
On January 30, 1959, he married Carol (Staton) Johnson, and together they shared 67 years of marriage filled with love, dedication, and family. Buck worked for Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing for more than 30 years building farm combines. Buck witnessed his two brothers retire and pass away shortly after due to not staying busy. After retiring from Allis-Chalmers on a Friday, Buck returned right back to work the following Monday with the Kansas City Chiefs in the maintenance department. Buck was known as a hard worker who liked to stay busy.
Buck was very involved with the local Boy Scout troops and spent many years working with and mentoring young people through scouting. Buck also gave his time delivering Meals on Wheels and participated in Relay for Life, helping raise awareness in the fight against cancer.
Buck was a member of First Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling on mission trips to places such as Jordan and Mexico, where he was able to serve others and share his faith. Buck was a kind and generous man who will be remembered for his strong work ethic, willingness to help others, and devotion to his community.
Surviving are his wife, Carol Johnson, of the home; two sons, Lawrence “Butch” (Barbara) Johnson II of California, Missouri and Ryan (Nikki) Johnson of Higginsville; two daughters, Teresa Loges of Higginsville and Linda (Brian) Cooper of Higginsville; one sister, Lorene Himes of Oklahoma City, OK; ten grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Leonard, Ernest, Roy, and Richard Johnson; three sisters, Marion Need, Betty Bell, and Mabel Goring; as well as three baby siblings - infant twins and an infant baby girl.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home, 1600 Main St. Higginsville, MO. A funeral service with a Tribe of Mic-O-Say ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at First Baptist Church, 1907 Peach St. Higginsville, MO. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Casket Bearers: Drew Johnson, Lawrence Johnson III, Kevin Loges, Adam Johnson, Rick Johnson, Roy Lee Johnson, Doug Lorenz, Danny Rogge. Honorary Casket Bearers: Denise Loges, Lauren Oster, Bailey Cooper-Gremmel. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church or Lafayette County Cancer Coalition or Boy Scout Troop 415.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home and online condolences may be made to the family at www.stewarthoeferfuneralhome.com

Nancy Christine Ramsey, 51 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home.Nancy was born on Sa...
03/05/2026

Nancy Christine Ramsey, 51 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home.
Nancy was born on Saturday, May 11, 1974, and attended Oak Grove High School in Oak Grove, Missouri. She grew up in the Oak Grove and Odessa areas but made her home in Lexington, MO for the past 15 years.
Nancy worked for multiple Sonic locations for more than 20 years and became well known throughout the community during that time. She was an extremely hard worker and an independent woman who took great pride in her work. Nancy adored her pets and cherished her children and grandchildren, who brought her endless joy.
Nancy will be remembered as an amazing mother, a loyal and dedicated employee, and a wonderful friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Surviving are son, Cody Ramsey of Grain Valley, MO; two grandchildren, Drayce Clayton, Carson Clayton; one niece, Molly Ashley; one nephew, Brendon Ramsey; and an aunt, Nancy Ridenour.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Cynthia Combs; one son, Alex Ayers; and one sister, Amy Frick.
A Celebration of Life social will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home located at 1600 Main St. Higginsville, Missouri 64037. She'll be laid to rest in the Odessa Cemetery at a later date.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.stewarthoeferfuneralhome.com

Tommy D. Jarvis, 88, of Higginsville passed away peacefully at Meyer Care Center on March 3, 2026. He was born on March ...
03/05/2026

Tommy D. Jarvis, 88, of Higginsville passed away peacefully at Meyer Care Center on March 3, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1937 in Murray, KY, and moved to Old Hickory, TN in December of 1944 which he considered his hometown.
He left school before graduating in 1955 to join the United States Air Force. On a cold Friday night in the Fall of 1956, while stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, he and a friend travelled to Higginsville for the Friday night football game because “the cute girls lived in Higginsville”. That’s where he met his wife, Bonnie. They were married for 68 years and had 3 sons.
He went to work for the City of Higginsville in August of 1968 as a Water Plant employee. He earned an Associate Degree in Business from Rockhurst College and retired from the City as Head Water Plant Operator, December 31, 1998.
Tommy and Bonnie loved to travel and have visited all 50 US states as well as nine western European countries. Tommy loved going to car shows and always had a meticulously clean classic car to show, winning several trophies. He also enjoyed going to auctions and had a passion for collecting marbles. If you haven’t seen many marbles in Lafayette County, it’s probably because he had most of them. Tommy was proud of his military service and was a member of the American Legion Post 223 in Higginsville. Tommy was also a member of First Baptist Church of Higginsville.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Jordan) Jarvis of the home; sons, Mark “Smoky" Jarvis, Mike and wife Vickie (Beaulieu) Jarvis of Higginsville, Mitch and wife Jill (Young) Jarvis of Shawnee, KS; six grandchildren, Brooke (Jarvis) Stark, Tyler Jarvis, Grady Jarvis; Rick Ganther; Zachary Jarvis, Lauren Jarvis; seven great-grandchildren, Aidan, Blaine and Kendall; Jett; Knoxx, Brixtyn, and Brexleigh; one great-great-granddaughter, Adalynn. Tennessee nieces and nephews, Diane Malone, Tiffany Gower; Patty Page, Kim Freeman, Tamela Campbell, and Bobby Burdette.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Iris (Miles) Jarvis; all of his siblings, Buddy Jarvis, Zella (Jarvis) Malone, Jan (Jarvis) Burdette, and Steve Jarvis; niece and nephews, Debra, Tony, and Bryan.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery located at 20109 Bus. MO-13 Higginsville, Missouri 64037.
Casket bearers: Rick Ganther, Grady Jarvis, Tyler Jarvis, Zachary Jarvis, Aidan Stark, Blaine Stark. Honorary casket bearers: Matt Bieri, Rod Kirchhoff, Dennis Million. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church Higginsville, MO 64037 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home and online condolences may be made to the family at www.stewarthoeferfuneralhome.com

Terry Dee Madole, 78 of Higginsville, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, MO passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Wes...
02/25/2026

Terry Dee Madole, 78 of Higginsville, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, MO passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, Missouri.
He was born Sunday, June 29, 1947 in Clinton, Missouri, to Hurschel Madole and Frances (Laughlin) Madole. He was a 1965 graduate of Windsor High School in Windsor, MO and then in 1969 he earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology - Power Mechanics from Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, MO. He shared two children with his first wife, DeeLinda DesCombes Rohrer, and he married Marsha (Blair) Bates Madole on December 22, 1989.
He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Higginsville and worked for Lake City in Independence, MO for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles, traveling, and working in his yard. An avid sports fan, he especially loved cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals. Above all, he treasured the time he spent with his family. He fought cancer courageously for 14 months and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Surviving are his wife, Marsha Madole of the home; two daughters, Teri (Steve) Dailey of Blue Springs, MO and Jenifer (Dex) Phelps of California; one step-son, Jeff (Abbey) Bates of Kansas City, MO; one brother, Gary (Ellie) Madole of Lebanon, MO; one sister, Sheri (Tracy) Bredehoeft of Oak Grove, MO; five grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at First Baptist Church, 1907 Peach St. Higginsville, Missouri. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM and interment will follow the service in the City Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Casket bearers: Doug Bohon, Dennis Million, Howard Rinne, Bob Thompson, Darrin Williams, Lynn Wilson. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, American Cancer Association or WMMC Oncology Dept. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home and online condolences may be made to the family at www.stewarthoeferfuneralhome.com

Marjorie Joan Whited (Umphenour), 89, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at her home in...
02/24/2026

Marjorie Joan Whited (Umphenour), 89, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at her home in Kansas City. She was born on Thursday, March 5, 1936, in Pleasanton, Kansas, the daughter of William Lee Umphenour and Eva Pearl Umphenour.
Marjorie grew up in Pleasanton, where she excelled in school, graduating as class valedictorian. Following graduation, she went to work at the Bendix Corporation in Kansas City, Missouri, where she met Ben E. Whited. The couple married and settled in Higginsville, Missouri, where their three children were born.
When her children came along, Marjorie devoted herself fully to raising them. She was a hands-on mother who worked alongside her family in the fields and in the kitchen, and she was deeply committed to her children's education — working with them after school on reading, writing, and arithmetic. She was meticulous with numbers, had excellent penmanship and grammar, and possessed a steel-trap memory that never let anything slip by.
Marjorie was an accomplished seamstress, a devoted gardener and canner, and a faithful reader of her Bible. Those who knew her understood that she was as strong and capable as she was intelligent — a farm-raised Kansas woman through and through. She also had a well-known liking for a warm cup of coffee and a soft spot for chocolate.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by Ben E. Whited, who passed away on April 3, 2023. Surviving are her sons, Aaron "Tony" (Sherlyn) Whited of Leawood, Kansas, Michael Whited of Columbia MO; and daughter, Monica Whited of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Garrett (Brianna) Whited, and Heather (Bryce) McMillin of Warrensburg, MO; sisters, Juanita Mitchell, Donita Miller, and Bernice Umphenour of Kansas City.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the City Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home and online condolences may be made to the family at www.stewarthoeferfuneralhome.com

Norris was born in Humphrey, Missouri, to Luther and Elgeva (McCalley) Waller on May 11, 1937. He lived his life in Hump...
02/10/2026

Norris was born in Humphrey, Missouri, to Luther and Elgeva (McCalley) Waller on May 11, 1937. He lived his life in Humphrey and graduated from Trenton High School in 1955 where he especially enjoyed playing his trombone in the band. While attending what was then Trenton Junior College he met the love of his life, Fran Warren. That alphabetical seating chart put Waller and Warren in close proximity!
After deciding school could wait a bit, Norris went to Denver to work and live with his older brother, Noel. But he maintained a relationship with that Warren girl and she said, “Yes!” Norris and Fran were married on a hot June 5, 1958, at the Edinburg Baptist Church. Their honeymoon was a trip returning to Denver to stay and work. They decided to return to Kansas City where Norris worked while Fran finished her college degree.
They moved to Cameron, Missouri, where Norris worked for Cameron Mutual Insurance. He moved to work as a Claims Adjuster and the family moved to Higginsville in 1966, where he and Fran still live today. After leaving the insurance industry, Norris earned his teaching degree from Central Missouri State University and began teaching Industrial Arts/Shop until his retirement in 1990.
Norris enjoyed “raising” a variety of animals on their hobby farm—rabbits, Nubian goats, Boer goats, and cattle. He particularly enjoyed raising and showing red Simmental cattle. He was very proud of his Missouri State Fair Grand Champion bull, Truck! One daughter remarked that Truck’s bull shed had better siding than her own house!
Norris’s later years have been spent restoring antique tractors, especially Farmalls. He has shown and driven these tractors in parades and Fall Festivals. Norris was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Higginsville. He has been a Methodist all his life and even converted a strong Baptist girl to join him when they married. The Masonic Lodge was a very important part of his life. He rose through the ranks to Worshipful Master and was recently honored with his 60-year member pin.
Down through the years Norris touched and impacted many lives. Through his activities, but most importantly by his teaching the kids who came through his shop classes, including both of his daughters. Rarely an entire week went by that he didn’t have “one of my kids” stop and talk with him as he ate his breakfast and had coffee at McDonalds! Mr. Waller taught a lot of life skills to a bunch of kids - Measure twice; Cut once.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Fran (Warren), two daughters, Melody LaPreze and Amy (Kent) Tieman. Four grandchildren: Abigail (Jeremy) Morris of Lake Saint Louis; Emily (Drew) Pfyl of Lee’s Summit; Ross (Raschel) and Chad (Haley) Tieman all of Alma, Missouri. Eight great-grandchildren: Annabelle and Caleb Morris; Avery Pfyl; Rhen, Ripp, and Reese Tieman; and Henry and Hazel Tieman. Niece Nancy Waller Carter and her family, and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Norris is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Noel and Robert Leon and their spouses.
Dad, you will be greatly missed. You left us behind with much wisdom. If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing it right. You did a good job - you lived this life right!
A visitation is scheduled on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home, with a Masonic Service starting at 5:30 PM. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Grace United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.stewarthoeferfuneralhome.com

Irvin Dewayne "DJ" Fields Jr., 42, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Lafayette R...
02/06/2026

Irvin Dewayne "DJ" Fields Jr., 42, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington, Missouri.
He was born on Sunday, January 1, 1984, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Irvin and Karen Fields Sr.
DJ grew up in Richmond, Missouri and moved to Higginsville in the early 2000's. He worked as a handyman before beginning a career in construction on the railyard. DJ loved his children and family deeply. He had a gift for making people laugh and was full of life. He was a true jokester who brought joy and smiles wherever he went. Being a father was the highlight of his life, and he will be deeply missed by the many who knew and loved him.
Surviving are his sons, Peyten Fields of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Rylan Fields of Buckner, Missouri, and D’Andre Cahill of Higginsville; three brothers, Cavan Fairbrass (Krystal McGowin), Zachary Fields (Mariah Elmore), and Colby Fields; three sisters, Amber Fairbrass, Brooke Fairbrass (Robert Koenig), and Kelsey Fields; many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home, located at 1600 Main Street, Higginsville, Missouri 64037.
Memorials may be made to Irvin Fields 307B W. 30th St. Higginsville, MO 64037. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.stewarthoeferfuneralhome.com

Lorene Clara (Fischer) Reyna has gone home to our dear Lord, on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born, the youngest of ...
01/30/2026

Lorene Clara (Fischer) Reyna has gone home to our dear Lord, on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born, the youngest of four children, (Martin, Kate, and Mickey) in a rural Missouri farmhouse in Dover, Missouri on December 24, 1927. She, together with her siblings, attended school in a one room schoolhouse. She eventually left the farm to attend Nurses Training in Kansas City, Missouri. It was there she met her husband of 35 years, Bill Reyna, MD. After starting their family in Kansas City, they relocated to Corpus Christi, Texas, and raised their five children, Robert Reyna of Round Rock, TX, Mary Margaret Lynch and the late (Michael) of AK, Karen Schaefer-Mills (Jim) of Corpus Christi, TX, Michael Reyna (Karen) of Pflugerville, TX, and Ronald Reyna (Kathy) of Elk Grove, CA. Lorene lived a kind, generous, and loving life. Her hobbies included traveling the US and abroad, reading, playing cards, and doing puzzles.
She will be deeply missed, and will not be forgotten by her loving family, friends, and especially her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May God's eternal light shine brightly upon her soul as she rests forever in peace. Services will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home and online condolences may be made to the family at www.stewarthoeferfuneralhome.com

Leland C. Buckler passed away on January 23, 2026 at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO. Leland was born May 17, 1937...
01/25/2026

Leland C. Buckler passed away on January 23, 2026 at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO. Leland was born May 17, 1937 to Jodie C. Buckler and Willie Mary (Stidham) Buckler. He was born on the family farm near Harrisburg, MO. He lived there until he was married and moved to Columbia. He graduated from Sturgeon High School and received a B.S. degree from the University of Missouri College of Agriculture in 1959. He married Mary Lou Clawson in 1957 and they shared 68 years of marriage. They were parents of two sons, Michael and Scott.
After graduating from college, he managed several elevators and fertilizer facilities in mid-Missouri. He moved his family to Higginsville in 1971 where he worked and managed Higginsville Fertilizer until his retirement. He spent a few years after retiring as a part-time driver at John Knox Village East in Higginsville.
Leland and Mary Lou were very active with the community over the years; they built a new home in Higginsville and lived there until they moved to John Knox Village East where they enjoyed meeting new friends and all the activities during their final years. Leland was a member of Central Christian Church and served as an Elder, Board Chairman, and Treasurer. He was a member of the local Rotary Club with a perfect attendance for over 30 years. He was a member of the High School Booster Club and the local Chamber of Commerce. Leland and Mary Lou followed the local sports teams as well as the University of Central MO. They enjoyed spending their winters in Gulf Shores, Alabama for about 10 years. Leland enjoyed life and his presence will be missed, leaving a void in his loved one's hearts.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Buckler of the home; two sons, Michael and wife, Mary, of St. Joseph, MO, Scott and wife, Lisa, of Odessa, MO; three grandsons, five great-granddaughters and two great-grandsons; and one sister-in-law as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Granville and Wendall Buckler; two sisters, Edith Sims and Louise Murray.
A service and celebration of Leland's life will be held at Central Christian Church in Higginsville on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00 pm. He will be buried in the Higginsville City Cemetery after the service, but because of the weather, the family will stay back at the church to greet guests as the funeral home lays him to rest. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Central Christian Church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home and online condolences may be made to the family at www.stewarthoeferfuneralhome.com

Carl J Goodman Jr., 83, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born February 10, 19...
01/22/2026

Carl J Goodman Jr., 83, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born February 10, 1942, in Mount Pulaski, Illinois, to Carl Goodman Sr. and Olive (Pope) Goodman.
Carl spent much of his career as a grain elevator manager before becoming an over-the-road truck driver, a role he enjoyed for many years. No matter where the road took him, his true passion was sharing his faith in Jesus Christ. He was devoted to spreading the Word and encouraging others in their walk with the Lord, leaving a lasting spiritual impact on everyone he met.
Carl grew up in Mount Pulaski, surrounded by the love of family and small-town values that shaped the man he became. Known for his kindness, integrity, and warm smile, he touched the lives of many through his generosity and friendship.
Carl is survived by his sisters: Violet Beck, Esther Gill and Susan Roberts, his daughters: Tina (Jeff) Myrick and Carla (Mike) Looney; grandchildren: Amanda (Geoff) Fisher, Nicole (Jake) Shelton, Megan (Brian) Goodman, and Brandon (Courtney) Goins; and great-grandchildren Silas and Norah Fisher, Lexi (Skylar) Russell, Savannah and Sayer Skelton, Addison Goins and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sons James and Vincent Goodman, as well as four brothers and three sisters: Gerald. Bobby, Denny and Donnie Goodman, Alice Geriets, Margie Polk and Linda Goodman.
A celebration of Carl’s life will be held at First Baptist Church, 1907 Peach Street, Higginsville, Missouri on Monday, January 26 at 10:00 with service to follow at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Higginsville.
Carl will be remembered as a devoted family man, a loyal friend, and a man of unwavering faith. His love, laughter, and steadfast belief in God will be deeply missed and forever treasured.

01/22/2026

Services for Monica Lynn Contreras (Hannon) have been postponed until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home due to weather conditions.

* DUE TO WEATHER, THE FAMILY HAS RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, JANUARY 31*Monica Lynn Contreras (Hannon), 51, of Kansas City,...
01/16/2026

* DUE TO WEATHER, THE FAMILY HAS RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, JANUARY 31*

Monica Lynn Contreras (Hannon), 51, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born Wednesday, July 31, 1974, in Lexington, Missouri and graduated from Lafayette County C-1 High School - class of 1992. She married Nicholas Contreras on April 26, 2024.
Monica worked in the insurance industry most of her life. Outside of work, she found joy in crafting, restoring furniture, and spending time browsing flea markets, always seeing beauty and potential where others might not. She also loved attending concerts and creating memories with friends and family.
Above all else, Monica treasured her family and friends. She had a generous heart, a caring spirit, and a way of making those around her feel truly loved. Her presence brought comfort, laughter, and warmth, and her absence leaves a profound emptiness. Monica leaves a very large hole in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know and love her.
Surviving are her parents, Sandra Carder and step-dad Finnus Johnson of Higginsville, MO; her husband, Nicholas Contreras of Kansas City, MO; two sons, Keanen Johnson of Independence, MO and Jayden Williams of Kansas City, MO; one brother, Daniel (Renee) Spencer of Slater, MO; two sisters, Judi Potts (Scott) of Cameron, MO, and Paula Turner (Craig) of Higginsville; one step-brother, Robert Johnson (Melissa) of Savannah, MO; one step-sister, Phylshawn Johnson (Violet) of Columbia, MO; two grandchildren, AJ Williams and Myah Williams; good friend and as close to a daughter as you can get, Ariel Golden; one aunt, Sue Stringer of Odessa, MO; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home, located at 1600 Main St. Higginsville, Missouri 64037. Repast will follow the service at Benton Hall, located at 1806 Walnut Higginsville, MO.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.stewarthoeferfuneralhome.com

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Marshall and Lia Stewart

Marshall and Lia both grew up in Higginsville and attended Lafayette Co. C-1. Marshall achieved an Applied Science degree in Mortuary Science and is a state licensed funeral director and embalmer. He completed his practicum studies with the Amos Family Funeral Home and his apprenticeship under the direction of Sevier Hoefer and Hoefer Funeral Home. Marshall is the son of Julie Stewart, Dennis & Geri Stewart, all of Higginsville. Lia is the daughter of Peggy Price of Higginsville & Larry Price of Monett, MO. Marshall and Lia purchased the firm from Sevier in 2019. Sevier still consults and assists the firm part-time when needed.