obituaries

Apr 17, 2026

Harold Leroy Paris was born on February 28, 1940, at Burlington, Vermont, the son of Leroy and Mary Paris, and passed away on April 17, 2026.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dennis Paris.

Harold is survived by his wife Koelle (Beevers) Paris, who he married February 14, 1988.

Apr 13, 2026

Bessa Lee Starkey was born on November 3, 1938 at Libertyville, MO, the daughter of Benjamin and Wuanita (Blue) Lindsey, and passed away April 13, 2026, at the age of 87.

Bessa was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Starkey, who she married on June 9, 1958, her parents, eight (8) brothers, Nelson Lindsey, Jack Lindsey,...

Apr 12, 2026

Jesse Howson was born November 16, 1986, at Sullivan County, Indiana, the son of Steven and Denise (Smith) Howson, and passed away on 04/12/2026, at the age of 39.

Jesse was preceded in death by his father and his spouse Rachel Howson.

Jesse is survived by his mother, two (2) daughters, Jessica Rose Howson and...

Apr 9, 2026

Patsy R. Golec was born on August 8, 1948, at Coldwater, MO, the daughter of Alvah and Pearl (Statler) Montgomery, and passed away April 9, 2026, at the age of 77.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents and one son Todd Golec.

Patsy is survived by her husband, Steven Golec, who she married...

Mar 27, 2026

Vickie Sue (Ward) Barnhouse was born on March 21, 1961 in Fredericktown, MO the daughter of the late Ervin Eugene and Norma Jean (Barker) Ward.

Vickie grew up in Marquand as 1 of 13 children. She had many interests as a child but was also quite busy helping her mother with household duties and raising the other...

Mar 24, 2026

Phillip Thompson was born on September 18,1963 at Fredericktown, MO, the son of Danny and Clarice (Skaggs) Thompson, and passed away on March 24, 2026 at the age of 62.

Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents Lester and Eithel Skaggs and Toby and Virgina Thompson.

Phillip is survived by his life...

Mar 22, 2026

Marion Eugene Miller was born on October 1, 1953, the son of Kenneth Eugene and Wanda (Smith) Miller, and passed away March 22, 2026.

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents.

Eugene is survived by one (1) daughter, Melanie Knox, one (1) brother, David (Susan) Miller, five (5) sisters, Ginger Beard, Donna Brewington, Jeanna...

Mar 14, 2026

Pamela Jean (Peters) Scott was born October 21, 1947, at St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Herbert and Leona (Hicklin)Peters, and passed away on March 14, 2026 at the age of 78.

Pamela was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Danny Peters.

Pamela is survived by her significant other, Wayne Rodgers and one...

Mar 13, 2026

John Wayne Burton was born on March 20, 1956, at Danville, Illinois, the son of Hollas Burton and Barbara Tarango, and passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 69 years.

John was preceded in death by his brother Terry Alen Burton.

John is survived by his parents, three (3) children, Joe Burton,...

Mar 10, 2026

Wanda Sue "Susie" Walker was born September 13, 1946, at Macks Creek, MO the daughter of Emmitt Johnson and Lorine (Vance) Johnson, and passed away on March 10,2026, at the age of 79.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, sister Thelma (Bernie) Simmons and brother-in-law Eddie Steagall.

Wanda is survived by her husband,...

Mar 3, 2026

Douglas Wayne Starkey was born on November 7, 2007 at Farmington, MO the son of Roy E. and Lois M. (Parson) Starkey and passed away on March 3, 2026 at the age of 18.

Douglas is survived by his parents and brother Jaxson Shipley, sisters Lawana Starkey, Lisa Payne, Lesley Ellis, Emilie Starkey and numerous other family...

Feb 26, 2026

Russell Eugene Moyers was born February 05, 1931, at Canalou, MO, the son of Tyson Randolph  and Alpha (Pollard) Moyers, and passed away February 26, 2026 at the age of 95.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Rosco Moyers, Owen Moyers, Denver Moyers, Danny Moyers, Ricky Moyers, Dosey Harper Jr., Jerry Harper and sisters...

Feb 19, 2026

Richard Lindow was born on October 9, 1939, at Woodstock, Illinois, the son of Harry Lindow and Virginia Gast, and passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 86 years.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, and two (2) brothers, Dr. Larry Lindow and Kenny Gast.

Richard is survived by his...

Feb 19, 2026

Phyllis Laverne Clark was born April 20, 1930, at Fredericktown, MO, the daughter of O. V. and Rose (King) Stumbaugh, and passed away February 19, 2026.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, spouse Henry (Dick) Clark, Two (2) brothers John Howard Stumbaugh, Harry Gene Stumbaugh and One (1) grandson Alex Clark.

Phyllis is...

Feb 17, 2026

Charles Elmer Vincent was born October 27, 1959 at Cape Girardeau, MO, the son of Henry Lee and Linda Joyce Vincent, and passed away February 17, 2026 at the age of 66.

Charles was preceded in death by his mother.

Charles is survived by his father and One (1) sister Anita Sue (Mike) Wiggs.

Feb 17, 2026

Judy Lewis was born on March 21, 1949, at Fredericktown, MO, the daughter of Vernon and Sally Pickert, and passed away February 17, 2026 at the age of 76.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Husband Ben Lewis, Significant other Joe Parmer,  Two (2), Brothers Bill Pickert and Donald Pickert, One (1) Sister Linda (Lewis)...

Feb 16, 2026

Ronald R. Ruhl was born April 30, 1952, in Youngstown, OH, the son of Russel H. and Colleen A. (Grabe) Ruhl, and passed away February 16, 2026 at Community Manor in Farmington, MO.

Ronald is formerly a resident of Fredericktown and was preceded in death by his parents and spouse Darlene Ruhl.

Feb 16, 2026

Kimberly Dawn Cox was born on November 29, 1975, at Fredericktown, MO, the daughter of Donald and Earlene (Hudson) Cox, and passed away February 16, 2026 at the age of 50.

Kimberly was preceded in death by her parents, Brother Steve Cox, Nephew Dustin Cox, Brother-in-law David Ward.

Kimberly is survived by Two Sisters Sherry...

Feb 12, 2026

Tasha Amelunke was born on April 5, 1973, at Oceanside, California, the daughter of John Earl Blanford and Sherrie (Mark) Gibbons, and passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 52 years.

Tasha was preceded in death by her father, and grandparents, J.C. and Wilda Tinnin.

Tasha is survived by her mother, her...

Feb 4, 2026

Robert William King was born on July 29, 1939, at Detroit, Michigan, the son of Leslie King and Mary King, and passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 86 years.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents.

Robert is survived by his wife, Kathy, who he married on August 10, 1991,...