Ellen Long
Warrensburg, Missouri
Ellen Marie Long 80 of Warrensburg Missouri passed away on Wednesday February 4 2026. Ellen was born on January 14 1946 in Los Angeles California the daughter of Earl and Norma Stone Gotts. She enjoyed many adventures during her lifetime and traveled extensively. college at Indiana University. Ellen cherished Ronald and loved their lives together as true partners. Ellen and Rons only daughter was born in Kampala Uganda Africa and currently lives in Lynchburg Virginia. Ellen was a very loving generous and supportive mother. Ellen acquired multiple degrees in history and accounting. Ellen was a campus minister at United Campus Ministry and enjoyed working with many students for whom she was a mentor at Central Missouri State University. She later enjoyed her career as a Certified Public Accountant and brought a unique style in being able to communicate very well with her clients. She enjoyed shopping at Brits in Lawrence…
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Ray Shaeffer
Warrensburg, Missouri
Ray Eugene Shaeffer 74 of Leeton Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 7th 2026 at St. Lukes hospital. Ray was born October 1 1951 in Windsor Missouri. He grew up in Leeton where he built a life defined by hard work loyalty and grit. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth "Jake" Shaeffer and his mother Freida Stevens Shaeffer. Ray is survived by his loving wife Betty Stout Shaeffer to whom he was married for nearly 50 years with their anniversary to be celebrated this coming May his only son Brad Shaeffer and wife Raven Sivils Shaeffer his grandchildren Taylor Ally and Camdyn Shaeffer his sisters Carole Harris and Penny Holbert along with extended family and friends who knew him well. After turning 18 Ray worked for the Lynde Family Farms for many years. He later spent 28 years working for Central Missouri State University…
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