obituaries

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...

Jan 5, 2024

Judy Boisseau was born on March 17, 1945, and passed away on January 5, 2024, at the age of 74 years.

Judy was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Boisseau, who she married on July 14, 1962, in Illinois, and her daughter Sue Tomlinson.

Judy is survived by two (2) grandchildren, Tony (Danielle) Tomlinson,...

Dec 30, 2023

Donna Lois Straub (Kent Straub) was born on March 24, 1941, at Wolverine, Michigan, and passed away on December 30, 2023, at Fredericktown, Missouri, at the age of 82 years.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, George and Anna O'Donnell, her husband Frederick T. Holdorph, who she was married to from March 22, 1958 –...

Dec 24, 2023

Sheila Renee Parks was born on August 6, 1970, at Sikeston, Missouri, the daughter of Frances Denning and George Hodgkiss, and passed away on December 24, 2023, at the age of 53 years.

Sheila is survived by one (1) son Branden Micheal Green, one (1) daughter Codi Bishop, one (1) brother Timothy Hodgkiss, and one (1) sister...

Dec 23, 2023

Charles "Red" Bridgeforth was born March 31, 1945 in Oxly, Missouri the son of Henry and Fredia (Reynolds) Bridgeforth and passed away on December 23, 2023 at Marquand, Missouri at the age of 78 years.

Red was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Homer Bridgeforth, Jerry Bridgeforth, Katherine Green and Shirley Pruitt.

Charles is...

Dec 20, 2023

Sandra Vivian St. Clair was born August 3, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of Elmer and Azalee (Howerton) Gatlin and passed away on December 20, 2023 in Fredericktown at the age of 77 years.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, an infant child Swiney, daughters Toya Moore, Sondra Rogers, and step - sons...

Dec 14, 2023

Linda Sue Conley went to be with her Lord and Savior the morning of December 14 in Fredericktown, Missouri. Linda was born on May 15, 1948 to Mildred Inez (Seals) and Richard Avery Walker in Coos Bay, Oregon.

She grew up and attended school in St. Louis, Missouri. In her youth she enjoyed visiting with her grandparents...

Dec 13, 2023

Kathryn Williams was born on August 23, 1944, at Libertyville, Missouri, the daughter of E. W. and Maxine Umfleet, and passed away on December 13, 2023, at the age of 79 years.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold Williams, who she married on November 26, 1963, at Elvins, Missouri, two (2) sisters,...

Dec 12, 2023

Jason Edward Whitener was born on June 7, 1969, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of Carl Jr. and Bonnie (Berry) Whitener, and passed away on December 12, 2023, at the age of 54 years.

Jason was preceded in death by his parents, and his grandparents, Homer and Lora Berry, and Carl and Elsie Whitener.

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Dec 10, 2023

Dorris Ellene Whitener was born January 2, 1934 in Libertyville, Missouri the daughter of Troy and Maude Allen and passed away on December 10, 2023 at Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 89 years.

Dorris was preceded in death by her parents, husband Cecil Whitener who she married on November 30, 1952 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, sisters Margie...

Dec 7, 2023

Melva Mae (Reese) Moore was born on December 7, 1963, at Granite City, Illinois, the daughter of Ellis and Beulah Reese, and passed away on December 7, 2023, at the age of 60 years.

Melva was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings Butch Reese, Gregory Reese, Lorraine Daniels, Robert "Bob" Reese, Kitty Hobaugh, and Mark...

Dec 4, 2023

St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of Andrew Jackson and Myrtle Irene (Upchurch) Dowd, and passed away on December 4, 2023 in Fredericktown at the age of 96 years.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William Percy Brewington who she married on May 24, 1947 in Ironton, Missouri. Two (2) sons Lindell Theodore Brewington...

Nov 29, 2023

On November 29th, 2023 Amy Lynn (Korokis) Parson walked through Heaven's Gate into the arms of our Blessed Savior Jesus Christ. Amy was born on February 24, 1970 in Farmington to Larry and Audry Korokis.

Amy is preceded in death by her grandparents Walter "Cotton" and Delsie (Genthon) King, Christo James and Dexter Avonelle (Burlingame) Korokis. Her...

Nov 29, 2023

Marty "Redman" Rehkop was born on April 30, 1957, at Bonne Terre, Missouri, the son of Elza Moloye and Clarice Marie (Brewington) Rehkop, and passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 66 years.

Redman was preceded in death by his parents.

Redman is survived by his significant other Lisa Clark and her...

Nov 27, 2023

Rebecca Sue Reagan was born January 27, 1955 the daughter of Joseph Stephen and Rubylee Ellen (Wood) Vogt, in Olathe, Kansas and passed away on November 27, 2023 at the age of 68 years.

Becky was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Lester Sager, sister Rumay (Gerald) (Vogt) Kish, son Michael Keith Reagan, daughter Ashley Michelle...

Nov 24, 2023

Sharon Lee Brown was born on November 24, 1940, at Joplin, Missouri, the daughter of Orville and Roseanna Hogan, and passed away on November 24, 2023, at the age of 83 years.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, and one (1) sister Patricia Ballwin.

Sharon is survived by her husband Robert "Bob" Brown,...