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Recent obituaries in Fredericktown, Missouri.

The obituaries in the Madison County, Missouri area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Madison County, Missouri's history and identity.

Janis Lee Elders

Janis Lee Elders

Jan 23, 2025

Janis Lee Elders was born on May 14, 1956, at St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Ralph and Ruby Koller, and passed away on January 23, 2025, at the age of 68 years.

Janis was preceded in death by her parents, one (1) son, Robert Elders Jr., and one (1) brother, Wayne Koller.

Janis is...

Van Steven Gunter

Van Steven Gunter

Jan 22, 2025

Van Steven "Butch" Gunter, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri, and was preceded in death by his first wife Darlene (Weston) Gunter, his parents Van E. Gunter, Geneva K. Gunter, his siblings Kathy L. Stover, Vickie L. Clements, nephews Artie Gunter, Jeffery L. Robertson and two half brothers Evertt Gunter and...

Paul Edward Hammond

Paul Edward Hammond

Jan 22, 2025

Paul Leslie Hammond was born June 19, 1940 in Santa Maria Columbia S.A. and passed away January 22, 2025 in Fredericktown, MIssouri.

He was the son of Harvey Edward and Georgiena Lisette (Mott) Hammond.

Paul was united in marriage to Janet Elaine East on October 19, 1963 at the First Baptist Church in Fredericktown, Missouri...

Connie Sue Hall

Connie Sue Hall

Jan 21, 2025

Connie Sue "Coach" Hall was born on June 20, 1949, at Ironton, Missouri, the daughter of Bob and Dorothy Homan, and passed away on January 21, 2025, at the age of 75 years.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents.

Connie is survived by her husband Clifford Hall Jr., who she married on May...

Patricia Jane Shilt

Patricia Jane Shilt

Jan 19, 2025

Patricia Jane Shilt was born on February 21, 1933, the daughter of Harry and Mattie Green, and passed away on January 19, 2025, at the age of 91 years.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John Phillip Shilt, who she married on July 29, 1966, at Granite City, Illinois, and five (5) siblings,...

Bruce E. Whitener

Bruce E. Whitener

Jan 11, 2025

Bruce E. Whitener was born on June 8, 1962, at Fredericktown, the son of Bob and Marilyn Whitener, and passed away on January 11, 2025, at the age of 62 years.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents.

Bruce is survived by his wife Vicki Whitener, who he married on February 4, 1996, three...

Orie Leonard Pogue

Orie Leonard Pogue

Jan 11, 2025

Orie Leonard Pogue was born on June 18, 1933, at Fredericktown, the son of Glover and Laura (Huff) Pogue, and passed away on January 11, 2025, at the age of 91 years.

Orie was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Charlene (Steeber) Pogue, who he married on June 8, 1957, at Fredericktown, two (2) sons,...

Catherine Sue Starkey

Catherine Sue Starkey

Jan 10, 2025

Catherine Sue Starkey was born on October 1, 1960, at Farmington, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Sarah (Howell) Reever, and passed away on January 10, 2025, at the age of 64 years.

Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, and her first husband Joey Hampton.

Catherine is survived by her husband Harold Lee...

Melvin Cecil Starkey

Melvin Cecil Starkey

Jan 9, 2025

Melvin Cecil Starkey was born on December 8, 1938, at Marquand, Missouri, the son of Roy Cecil and Nellie Mae Starkey, and passed away on January 9, 2025, at the age of 86 years.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, one (1) sister, Mary Jane Stonehouse, and two (2) brothers, Marvin Starkey, and Bob Starkey....

Michael W. Sheets

Michael W. Sheets

Jan 5, 2025

Michael W. Sheets was born on September 4, 1949, at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the son of William Sheets and Katherine Eaves, and passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 75 years.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, one (1) sister, Karen Sheets, and one (1) step-mother, Vee Sheets.

Mike is...

Connie Sue Lindsey

Connie Sue Lindsey

Jan 2, 2025

Connie Sue Lindsey was born on August 21, 1975 at St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of James "Jim" and Brenda (Hochstatter) Weekley and passed at on January 2, 2025 at Fredericktown at the age of 49 years.

She was preceded in death by her father Jim Weekley.

She is survived by her mother Brenda Weekley,...

Sharon Delores Keith

Sharon Delores Keith

Dec 31, 2024

Sharon Delores Keith was born June 16, 1942 in Zion, Missouri, the daughter of Elmer and Stella Elizabeth (Henson) Settle and passed away on December 31, 2024 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 82 years.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Alvin Settle and Raymond Settle. Sharon is survived by her...

Kevin Darnell Roberts

Kevin Darnell Roberts

Dec 29, 2024

Kevin Darnell Roberts, son of Don and Diane Roberts, was born on March 31, 1964, in St. Louis, Missouri, and passed away on December 29, 2024, in Farmington, Missouri, at the age of 60.

Kevin is survived by his parents, Donald Eugene and Diane Kay Roberts, and his wife, Denise (Allred) Roberts, whom he married in 1986...

Trumann James Deese

Trumann James Deese

Dec 26, 2024

Trumann James Deese was born on December 28, 2023 at St. Louis, Missouri the son of Jessika Matthews and Payton Deese and passed away on December 26, 2024 at Salem, Missouri.

Trumann is survived by his parents, maternal grandparents Jeff and Dawn Matthews, paternal grandparents Jennifer and Clayton Deese, brother Memphis Smothers, sisters Aspyn Smothers, Willow Smothers,...

Tracy Dianne White

Tracy Dianne White

Dec 25, 2024

Tracy Dianne White was born on January 28, 1975, at Harvey, Illinois, the daughter of Judy (Kenneth) Leonard and Leslie (Beth) White, and passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 49 years.

Tracy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Nancy and Toman Whyte, and Irma Utsinger.

Tracy is survived by her...

Ivan Leo Link Jr.

Ivan Leo Link Jr.

Dec 25, 2024

Ivan Leo Link, Jr was born on September 21, 1933 at Pilot Knob, MO, the son of Ivan Leo Link, Sr and Belva Louise (Lamar) Link.  He passed away on Christmas morning, December 25, 2024 at the age of 91 years.

He was the sixth child born out of 15 children.  Marie, Charles, Leroy, Mary, Belva, Ivan,...

Elizabeth Anne "Lizzy" Kennedy

Elizabeth Anne "Lizzy" Kennedy

Dec 24, 2024

Elizabeth Anne "Lizzy" Kennedy was born July 15, 1996 in Farmington, Mo., the daughter of John Kennedy and Rebecca Bell and passed away on December 24, 2024 in Farmington, Mo. at the age of 28 years, along with two of her sons, Braxton age 6 and Jaxson age 4

Lizzy was preceded in death by grand parents...

Braxton & Jaxson Glore

Braxton & Jaxson Glore

Dec 24, 2024

Braxton Lee Glore was born July 10, 2018 and Jaxson Christopher Glore was born November 16, 2020, the sons of Levi Glore and Elizabeth Anne "Lizzy" Kennedy. Both passed away on December 24, 2024 with their mother Lizzy Kennedy.

An uncle, Lonnie Glore preceded the boys in death.

Braxton and Jaxson are survived by their...

Shelby Clyde Hovis

Shelby Clyde Hovis

Dec 23, 2024

Shelby Clyde Hovis

Clyde

1922-2024

S. Clyde Hovis passed away December 23, 2024, at Willis Knighton Hospital in Bossier City, LA. He was born September 14, 1922, at Twelve Mile, MO. He married Angeline (Angie) Gentges June 22, 1951.

He was an employee of Jefferson Barracks VA Hospital in St. Louis,...

Bonnie Grove Haste

Bonnie Grove Haste

Dec 22, 2024

Bonnie Grove Haste, 88 , widow of Thomas Haste, died Sunday, December 22, 2024, at The Grove in Sumter, South Carolina.

Born October 17, 1936, in Washington, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late James W. Grove and the late Nora Underhill Grove. Mrs. Haste attended Alice Drive Baptist Church in Sumter and was a member...

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