Obituaries

Feb 12, 2026

Kimberly Anne Howard, 58, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Kim was born on April 14, 1967 to Paula (Jones) and Danny Howard. She graduated from Loveland High School before venturing out and settling in Florida and then later Texas. Before moving...

Feb 12, 2026

Dewey M. Conrad, age 84, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his home in Clinton, Missouri surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 also at the chapel. Burial will...

Feb 11, 2026

Bonnie June Slaybaugh, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Bonnies wishes were for cremation with a private family burial in Englewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Clinton Animal Shelter (C.A.R.E.) and may be left in care of Vansant-Mills Funeral...

Feb 10, 2026

Virgil O. Emery, Jr. age 70 passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri. Virgil's wishes were to be cremated.

Virgil was born September 19, 1955 In Iowa City, Iowa the son of Virgil O., Sr. and Darlene Mae (Camp) Emery.

Virgil was preceded in death by his...

Feb 8, 2026

Donald Andrew Rotert passed away at his home in rural Montrose, Missouri on February 8, 2026, one day before his eighty-third birthday. A recitation of the Rosary will take place at 5 p.m. and visitation will continue until 7:00 p.m on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Clinton. A Mass of Christian burial will be...

Feb 7, 2026

Doris "Betsy" Elizabeth McCollum Owens, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held at a later date in her hometown of Seven Springs, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Clinton Animal Shelter (C.A.R.E) in care of Vansant Mills Funeral Home....

Feb 7, 2026

Rick Allen Miller, age 67 years, passed away February 7, 2026 at St. Luke's East Hospital, Lee's Summit, MO. Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Clinton, Missouri.  Burial to follow in Deepwater Cemetery, Deepwater, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Paul's...

Feb 6, 2026

Janice Elaine Emery, age 73 years, passed away February 6, 2026 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, MO.

Feb 5, 2026

Jimmie Brandon Coleman, age 41 of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away, Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at his home. A Celebration of Brandon's Life will be Saturday, February 14th, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the chapel. Memorials contributions in Brandon's name may be made...

Feb 4, 2026

Pattie Johnson, 73, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at St Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Clinton Christian Church with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Burial to follow in Englewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Clinton...

Feb 3, 2026

Linda Joyce Cox, age 81, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and quiet strength. A celebration of Linda's will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Memorial contributions...

Feb 3, 2026

Karen Chaney, 68, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Adair Village in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Clinton Animal Shelter and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Feb 1, 2026

Wanda Sue Crawford departed this life on February 1,2026 in Sedalia, Missouri, at the age of eighty-three years. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Burial to follow in the Wair Chapel Cemetery in Richland, Missouri....

Jan 30, 2026

Lillian (Lilly) Kay Lipari Taylor, age 75, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 30, 2026 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. In honor of Lilly, there will be a memorial service in the spring of 2026. Date is yet to be scheduled at this time.

She was born in Kansas City, Missouri...

Jan 27, 2026

John Joseph Keane, age 80, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Aspire Senior Living in Warsaw, Missouri. A Celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 10, 2026 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. Inurnment with military honors to...

Jan 24, 2026

Brittany Hawkins, age 36, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at St. Luke's  Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. There are no services at this time. Memorial contributions can be made to Brittnay's Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in...

Jan 21, 2026

Lourita Ann Jamsek, age 77, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. A private family burial will take...

Jan 20, 2026

Virginia (Ginger) Ireland, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the age of 79 in Clinton, MO. A visitation will be held in Virginia's honor on Monday, January 26, 2026 5pm-7pm at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, MO.  Friends and family are invited to attend and share...

Jan 18, 2026

Patricia Greife, age 84, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Clinton Healthcare in Clinton, Missouri. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton with visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Henry County Memory Fund and may...

Jan 18, 2026

Betty Jean Cain, 99 years, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at her home in Clinton, Missouri with her family by her side. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Golden Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church in Clinton, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. Burial to follow...