obituaries

Oct 27, 2023

Jackie Sutton was born on January 29, 1972, the son of Ronnie and Donna Sutton, and passed away on October 27, 2023, at the age of 51 years.

Jackie was preceded in death by his parents.

Jackie is survived by his wife Jill Sutton, brother Richard (Bridget) Sutton, sister Missy (Matt) Pratt, children Logan, Breanna,...

Oct 25, 2023

Tommy Earl Shafer Sr. was born October 9, 1946 at Buckhorn, Missouri the son of Earl Lee and Elsie Marie (Gipson) Shafer, and passed away on October 25, 2023 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 77 years.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, a son Tommy Earl Shafer Jr, (Tom-Tom), Brothers Bobby Lee...

Oct 19, 2023

Michael Alan Couch was born December 19,1963 in Jacksonville, North Carolina the son of Winthie N. and Peggy Jean (Whitehead) Couch, and passed away on October 19, 2023 in Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 59 years old.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents.

Michael is survived by his wife Paula (Hughes) Couch...

Oct 19, 2023

Calvin Cecil Prater, 98, of Waterloo, Illinois (formerly Fredericktown, Missouri) died on October 19, 2023, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born on February 12, 1925, in Bragg City, Missouri, the son of the late Lloyd Wilson Prater and Nellie Catherine (nee Hartwell).

Calvin met the love of his life, Betty Lorene...

Oct 17, 2023

Ava Marie Coke and Ada Jane Coke passed away on October 11, 2023, the daughters of Christian and Courtney Coke.

Ava and Ada were preceded in death by their great-grand-parents, Mike and Debbie Lindsey, LaVoughn Coke, Melinda Kennedy, James Kennedy, Larry Gould, great-uncle Kalob Coke, and grandparent Schaun Jones.

Ava and Ada are survived by...

Oct 16, 2023

Gale Miller was born December 8, 1944, the son of Woodrow Charles and Mildred Pearl (Stevens) Miller in Jewett, Missouri and passed away on October 16, 2023, at the age of 78 years.

Gale was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Dustin Allen Anders, daughter RaGail Sue Turnipseed, brothers David Miller Dale Miller, and infant brother...

Oct 13, 2023

Linda Marie Starkey, age 78, of Fredericktown, Missouri, moved on to her heavenly home on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Home in Fredericktown, Missouri.  Linda was born on May 26th, 1945, in Silver Mines, Missouri, to Harmon Howard Royer and Audrey Jewel (Means) Royer.  On July 29th, 1966, Linda married George Starkey.  To that marriage were...

Oct 11, 2023

Michael Leonard Pogue was born on January 14, 1963, the son of Orie and Charlene (Steeber) Pogue, and passed away on October 11, 2023, at the age of 60 years.

Micheal was preceded in death by his mother, and one (1) brother Ronald Allen Pogue.

Michael is survived by his father, one (1) brother David...

Oct 11, 2023

Michael Wynne Stevens was born October 2, 1957 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of Wendell Keith and Pauline Hinkle Stevens and passed away at his home October 11, 2023 at the age of 66 years.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Wendell (Keith) Stevens; grandparents, Arthur and Gladys Stevens, George and Virginia Hinkle, Lucille...

Oct 9, 2023

Anna Marie (Bizzle) Shafer was born January 18, 1941 in Hayti, Missouri the daughter of Clifton Paul and Ella Mae Imogene (Nix) Pipkins and passed away on October 9, 2023 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 82 years.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents Clifton Paul and Ella Mae Imogene (Nix) Pipkin, son, Gerald...

Oct 8, 2023

Donald Lee Francis was born on October 12, 1940, at Fredericktown, the son of Leo Francis and Esther "Bo Peep" Francis-Darnell, and passed away on October 8, 2023, at the age of 82 years.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father James Darnell, and step-son Chris Black.

Donald is survived by his...

Oct 5, 2023

Wilma Jean Hoelscher passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord on October 5, 2023, at the age of 89.

The daughter of Adolph Meyer and Dorothy (Davis) Burgett was born on August 22, 1934 in St. Louis, MO. Wilma married the love of her life, Walter (Bud) on February 27, 1954, and...

Oct 1, 2023

Otto Erich William Kurgas was born May 29, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Bodo H. and Mildred Kurgas, and passed away on October 1, 2023 at Fredericktown at the age of 85 years.

Otto was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Melissa Kurgas.

Otto is survived by Three (3) sons Billy...

Sep 24, 2023

Gary Ralph Conley of Farmington, Missouri was called home to be with his Savior on September 24th, 2023.

Gary was born on December 22, 1944 to Arnold and Helen Conley (Morris) in Allegan, Michigan and spent his childhood in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Linda Sue Conley (Walker),...

Sep 22, 2023

Clifford Allan Tripp was born March 7, 1960 at Farmington, Missouri the son of Sam and Loretta (Darnell) Tripp and passed away on September 22, 2023 at Fredericktown at the age of 63 years.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Darrell Tripp, Harry Tripp and Gerald Tripp.

Clifford is survived by...

Sep 11, 2023

Thelma Jo (Myers) Sitzes was born on April 1, 1934, at Buckhorn, Missouri, the daughter of Roscoe and Grace Myers, and passed away on September 11, 2023, at the age of 89 years.

Thelma Jo was preceded in death by her parents, her husband J.F. Sitzes, who she married on March 20, 1954, at Buckhorn, and two...

Sep 4, 2023

Lilbourn Dennis "Tiny" Settle was born June 14, 1939 at Marquand, Missouri, the son of Floyd E. and Ruby J. (Henson) Settle and passed away on September 4, 2023 in Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri at the age of 84 years.

Lilbourn was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Cletus S,ettle and Dale L....

Sep 1, 2023

William Loy "Bill" Eugas was born March 28, 1933 in Yount, Missouri. The son of Lester William and Beulah (Hahn) Eugas.

Bill passed away on September 1, 2023, in Perryville, Missouri at the age of 90 years.

Bill met and fell in love with his wonderful wife Betty (Bowling) Eugas whom he married on October...

Aug 31, 2023

Doris Jean Kennedy was born October 12, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of James R. King and Lois Jean (Coomer) King and passed away on August 31, 2023 at Warsaw, Missouri at the age of 70 years.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents and sister Jane King.

Doris is survived by her...

Aug 29, 2023

Douglas Glenn Powell was born on July 16, 1958, at Ironton, Missouri, the son of William and Rose Powell, and passed away on August 29, 2023 at the age of 65 years.

Doug was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents.

Doug is survived by his mother Rose Powell, two (2) sons Jonathon...