obituaries

Aug 27, 2023

Bobby Lee "Bob" Berry was born July 10, 1940 at Hermandale, Missouri the son of Thomas E. and Sintha (Presnell) Berry, and passed away on August 27, 2023 at Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 83 years.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Hollie Berry, Olly Jewell Berry, Henry Paul Berry, Mary Edith Berry,...

Aug 25, 2023

Kathy Thal was born on July 21, 1949, at Key West, Florida, the daughter of Vernon L. and Dortha (Riegert) Smith, and passed away on August 25, 2023, at the age of 74 years.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents.

Kathy is survived by her husband Jim Thal, who she married on January...

Aug 13, 2023

Ollia B. Parker was born February 22, 1927 in Lilbourn, Missouri, and passed away on August 13, 2023 at the age of 97 years.

Ollia was preceded in death by her parents, son Danny Ray Parker and Twelve (12) siblings.

Ollia is survived by her daughter Judy and husband Ken Lashley, two (2) grandchildren and...

Aug 11, 2023

Mary R. (Boyd) Yancey was born on January 1, 1949, the daughter of Paul and Edna Boyd, and passed away on August 11, 2023, at the age of 74 years.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walt Yancey, who she married on June 13, 1969, at Fredericktown, one (1) brother Robert Boyd, and...

Aug 8, 2023

Junior Ray Kemp was born on June 12, 1955, at Zion, Missouri, the son of Earl and Lena (Rauls) Kemp, and passed away on August 8, 2023, at the age of 68 years.

Junior was preceded in death by his mother, his brother Lindell Kemp, step-mother Kay Goad-Kemp, and friend Bob Lesher.

Junior is survived...

Aug 6, 2023

Tommy Earl Shafer Jr. was born on March 5, 1973, at Sikeston, Missouri, the son Tommy Earl Shafer Sr. and Margaret Jones, and passed away on August 6, 2023, at the age of 50 years.

Tommy was preceded in death by his mother Margaret Jones, and son Tommy Earl Shafer III.

Tommy is survived by...

Aug 5, 2023

Harry Edward Tripp was born on October 27, 1949, at Oak Grove, Missouri, the son of Sam and Lorretta Tripp, and passed away on August 5, 2023, at the age of 73 years.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Barbara Tripp, who he married on March 14, 1967, at the Fredericktown Nazarene Church,...

Jul 31, 2023

On a cool cloudy morning on February 25, 1982

Richard Lee Rowland and Lawana Fay (Stevens) Rowland made a mad dash to the hospital and a little ray of sunshine was born; his name was Adam Kristofor "Pisstofor" Rowland.

From then on, he graced the world with his presence, making people smile wherever he went,...

Jul 27, 2023

Kevin Len Hawkins was born April 22, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Alvin James and Evelyn (Venable) Hawkins and passed away on July 27, 2023 at Fredericktown at the age of 66 years. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Alvin Keith Hawkins.

Kevin is survived by his wife Deborah (Ward)...

Jul 27, 2023

Bonnie Kay Whitener was born January 12, 1945 in Oakland, California the daughter Homer D. and Lora (Cox) Berry and passed away on July 27, 2023 in St. Louis at the age of 78.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl Whitener who she married at Mt. Pisgah Church.

Bonnie is...

Jul 22, 2023

Audrey Annette Jones was born July 3, 1941 in Longmont, Colorado the daughter of Walter and Marguerite (Aultman) Janke and passed away on July 22, 2023 at Marquand, Missouri at the age 82 years.

Annette was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Jones who she married in 1958 at Alton, Illinois, granddaughter Jessica Rae Jones...

Jul 11, 2023

Mary Lucille Humiston was born on May 18, 1953, the daughter of Clarence and Zola Matthews, and Wilburn Lindsey, and passed away on July 11, 2023, at the age of 70 years.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, one (1) brother and sister-in-law, Michael Lee and Debbie Lindsey, and her niece and nephew, Jeremy W....

Jul 4, 2023

Janet L. (Yancey) McMillin was born on August 8, 1946, the daughter of Edward and Reeva (Beabout) Yancey, and passed away on July 4, 2023, at the age of 76 years.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, and one (1) brother Walter Yancey.

Janet is survived by her husband Robert McMillin, who she...

Jul 4, 2023

Nancy Ann (Stumbaugh) Pearce was born on August 20, 1952, the daughter of Paul and Katy Stumbaugh, and passed away on July 4, 2023, at the age of 70 years.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Terry Pearce, who she married on May 31, 1985 at Fredericktown, two (2) brothers, Paul Stumbaugh Jr.,...

Jun 29, 2023

Robert Eugene Metcalf was born November 12, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of William Lewis and Leona Louise (Myers) Metcalf, and passed away on June 29, 2023 at the age of 86 years.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his brother William Lewis Metcalf Jr.

Bob is survived by his wife...

Jun 23, 2023

Virginia Mae "Jennie" Lewis was born April 4, 1943 in Fredericktown the daughter of Harley and Drephia (Anthony) Reeves and passed away on June 23, 2023 at Farmington at the age of 80 years.

Jennie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Herb Lewis, and brother Arthur Reeves.

Jennie is survived by son...

Jun 19, 2023

Roger Shepherd was born on October 11, 1954, at St. Louis, the son of Galen and Freida Shepherd, and passed away on June 19, 2023, at Farmington, at the age of 68 years.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Josephine "Jo" Shepherd, his son Eli Shepherd, sister Brenda Ottensmeyer, and step-mother Mattie...

Jun 11, 2023

Betty June Underwood Conway was born May 17, 1932 in Fredericktown, Missouri the daughter of Thomas and Zella ( Brewington) Young and passed away on June 11, 2023 at Farmington, Missouri at the age of 91 years.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husbands T. J. Underwood who she married in 1950 and Ray Conway...

Jun 8, 2023

Doris Imogene Macke was born February 3, 1932 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri the daughter of Major and Hattie Faye (Nelson) Blankenship.

and passed away on June 8, 2023 at Farmington, Missouri at the age of 91 years.

Doris was preceded by her parents, her Husband Gerald Macke who she married in Cape Girardeau. Seven (7)...

Jun 6, 2023

Kevin Todd Kimmel was born September 25, 1962 in Carlsbad, New Mexico the son of Elzie and Carolyn (Allred) Kimmel and passed away on June 6, 2023 at Fredericktown at the age of 60 years.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father Elzie Kimmel and brother Michael Kimmel

Kevin is survived by his wife...