obituaries

Mar 25, 2024

Loretta Jane Thalmann was born on May 10, 1941, the daughter of Killes and Grace Coomer, and passed away on March 25, 2024, at the age of 82 years.

Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Thalmann, and siblings, Sadie Shirley, Myrtle Jackson, Lois Jean King, Flenoi Coomer, Lonnie Coomer, Walter Leo Coomer,...

Mar 21, 2024

Gene "Butch" Mouser was born on February 16, 1949, at Marquand, the son of Elmer and Roseda Mouser, and passed away on March 21, 2024, at the age of 75 years.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents, his former wife Carol (Myers) Mouser, one (1) son, Jamey Mouser, and numerous brother-in-law and sister-in-law.

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Mar 20, 2024

Wilda Jean Crawford was born on March 17, 1950, the daughter of Loren and Audrey Mitchell, and passed away on March 20, 2024, at the age of 74 years.

Wilda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Johnny Elton Crawford, who she married on April 15, 1966, and one (1) daughter, Ramona Melton.

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Mar 16, 2024

Bob Roe was born on May 7, 1944, at Sedgewickville, Missouri, the son of John Bill and Nellie Roe, and passed away on March 16, 2024, at the age of 79 years.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Verla Stroder, Betty Langston, Audrey Langston, and Marge Cook.

Bob is survived by...

Mar 14, 2024

Ruth Elaine Martin was born November 11, 1949 in Parma, Missouri the daughter of Jake and Anna Mae (Cook) Powell and passed away on March 14, 2024 in Silva, Missouri, at the age of 74 years.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Carol Eaton, brothers Stanley Powell and Bob Powell.

Elaine...

Mar 10, 2024

Ruth Ann Halbrook Francis was born March 24, 1956 at Glen Allen, Missouri the daughter of James P. and Sylvia (Breakfield) Halbrook, and passed away on March 10, 2024 in Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 67 years.

Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her daughter Brandi, her husband Donald Francis, a brother Gary and sister...

Mar 6, 2024

Dwayne Barton Gipson, age 71, of Marquand, Mo passed away March 6th, 2024, at his home in Buckhorn. Dwayne was born on September 15, 1952, and enjoyed his life to the fullest. He was the definition of a faithful follower of Christ and was a constant encourager to his family, church, and friends. He was truly a model husband,...

Mar 5, 2024

Sylvia Virginia (Matthews) Warner Finch, of Farmington, Missouri passed away on March 5, 2024 at Cedarhurst, Senior Living at the age of 81. Sylvia was born on May 29, 1942 in Mine La Motte, Missouri to Ted and Alta Matthews (nee Huffman). Sylvia was the epitome of a loving Christian wife, mother and grandmother. Anyone that knew Sylvia was...

Feb 29, 2024

After 86 years of life, Paul Ray McFerron passed away at home in Fredericktown, Missouri on February 29, 2024. Paul was born on January 6, 1938 in Stoddard County, Missouri. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Bess McFerron, his sister Karen Kay Carruthers, his brother Harvey F. McFerron, and his father-in-law Lester and mother-in-law Lena...

Feb 26, 2024

Ida Louise Ward was born on July 21, 1927, at Mexico, Missouri, the daughter of William and Helen Jones, and passed away on February 26, 2024, at the age of 96 years.

Ida was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank Ward, one (1) son, Richard Rowland, one (1) grandson, Adam Rowland, one (1) sister,...

Feb 22, 2024

Raymond Rehkop was born on December 30, 1945, at Mine LaMotte, Missouri, the son of Floyd and Hattie Rehkop, and passed away on February 22, 2024, at the age of 78 years.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Walter P. Rehkop (in infancy) Dorothy Brewington, Mary Louise Sensel, George "Art" Rehkop, Robert Rehkop,...

Feb 19, 2024

Roger Brewington was born on February 1, 1950, at Fredericktown, the son of Percy and Wilma Brewington, and passed away on February 19, 2024, at the age of 74 years.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Ted Brewington and Mike Brewington.

Roger is survived by his spouse Retha Whiteaker, who he...

Feb 16, 2024

Madison Caitlin "Madi" Wathen was born on January 8, 1991, at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the daughter of Paul Wathen and Jeana Wathen, and passed away on February 16, 2024, at the age of 33 years.

Madi was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sybil and Charles Wathen, Hazel and Joseph Forman, Aunt Pamela Massey, Uncle Randy Forman,...

Feb 6, 2024

William "Bill" Norton Dorworth was born March 15,1944 at Morris, Illinois the son of Clark Norton and Sophie (Westenhaver) Dorworth and passed away on February 6, 2024 at Marquand, Missouri.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Evelyn.

Bill married Cecilia (Schmittling) Dorworth on September 1,1973 at Alton, Illinois who survives....

Jan 28, 2024

Stevie Wayne Turnbeaugh went home to Jesus on January 28,2024 at the age of 71 surrounded in love by his wife and sons.

Steve was born to Willis and Mae Turnbeaugh on December 17,1952 in Ironton, Mo. He was raised in rural Fredericktown MO and regardless of where he lived always referred to Fredericktown as home.

Jan 23, 2024

John Muse was born July 26, 1948 in Springfield, Missouri the son of Ewald John and Alcy Wanda (Muse) Winkelman and passed away on January 23, 2024 in Fredericktown, Missouri.

John was preceded in death by his parents, sister Anna Jill Kemp and wife Barbara Lorraine Winkelman.

John is survived by his children John Winkelman,...

Jan 22, 2024

Kody James Menteer was born on January 14, 1994, at Cape Girardeau, the son of Richard Keith Menteer Jr., and Lisa Renee (Hanks) Clark, and passed away on January 22, 2024, at the age of 30 years.

Kody was preceded in death by his grandfather Delmar Hanks, grandmother Bonnie Watson, step-father Ed Clark, and Marty "Redman" Rehkop....

Jan 22, 2024

Robert Lee Hicks, Jr., age 60, born June 25, 1963 in East Louis, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024 in Fredericktown, MO.

Robert loved his work. He owned his own business as a sub-contractor, framing houses for most of his life. In his spare time, he enjoyed the outdoors—fishing, hunting, boating, riding his side-by-side....

Jan 22, 2024

Keith Garland Gipson was born January 19, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri to Oscar and Helen (Barrett) Gipson and passed away on January 22, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 78 years.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents.

Keith is survived by his children Brian (Kelly) Gipson of Troy, Missouri...

Jan 17, 2024

Mary Lou Kirkpatrick was born May 11, 1968 at Old St. Mary's Hospital, Ironton, Missouri the daughter of William "Bill" and Melvia Jean (Morris) Dougherty and passed away on January 17, 2024 at Iron County Medical Center in Ironton, Missouri at the age of 55 years.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Scott...