obituaries

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Dec 20, 2024

Jeffrey Huskey was born on July 9, 1985 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Norvel and Darlene Huskey and passed away on December 20, 2024 at his home in Fredericktown at the age of 39 years.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, one brother Nathan Jake Huskey, and one uncle Robert Christian.

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Dec 13, 2024

Arlene Carolyn (Sontag) Haynes was born November 27,1947 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of William and Dorothy (Koehler) Sontag, and passed away on December 13, 2024, in Fredericktown at the age of 77 years.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law Michael Brunk, nephew Scott Leary, great nephew Matthew Leary, grandparents Martin and Augusta...

Dec 8, 2024

Linda Joy Govreau, 75, of Fredericktown died December 8, 2024.  Born July 26, 1949 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Ruth (Lucille Cobb) Johnson. Linda was a member of Oakdale General Baptist Church where she served as pianist. An avid music lover, she played many instruments but piano was her favorite favorite....

Dec 3, 2024

Edward Henry Hulvey was born on July 6, 1952, at Prairie DeShen, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Lela (Swafford) Hulvey, and passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 72 years.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, and two (2) sisters, Barbara Hulvey, and Sherry Ackman.

Edward is survived by...

Dec 3, 2024

John E. Seitz was born June 13, 1945 and passed on December 3, 2024 away at Mercy South Hospital at the age of 79 years. He was united in marriage Sept 2, 1967 in St. Louis, Missouri to Doris Miller.

He was preceded in death by his parents; John and Lydia Seitz, two brothers and one sister-in-law;...

Nov 30, 2024

Kathryn "Kay" Huffman, born on December 20, 1934, in Kirkwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, at the beloved family farm in Fredericktown, Missouri, at the age of 89. She was the cherished daughter of Chester and June (Hubbard) Rex.

Kay was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Ralph "R.E." Huffman, her parents, her...

Nov 28, 2024

Bessie Wynette Walls was born March 29, 1932 at Hiram, Missouri and passed away November 28, 2024 at the age of 92 years at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Bessie was one of 4 daughters along with two brothers born to Oscar and Artie Hovis Francis.

She was married to Robert L. Walls May 29, 1948 at Knob Lick,...

Nov 26, 2024

Paula Rene Ford was born January 12, 1957 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri the daughter of William Clyde and Bertha L. (Goad) Epps and passed away on November 26, 2024 in St. Louis at the age of 67 years.

Paula was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband Chuck Ford who...