obituaries

Oct 25, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Barron was born June 25, 1930, in Manleyville, Tennessee.  She passed away on October 25, 2022, at the age of 92.  She was the daughter of William Marvin Vaughan and Truma Elizabeth (Calhoun) Vaughan.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Wade Barron whom she married on September 19,...

Oct 23, 2022

Virginia Maxine Rogers, formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 100. Maxine (those who knew her called her by her middle name) was born March 16, 1922, in Fredericktown, Missouri the daughter of Richard Benjamin and Cora Jean (King) Wilson.  Maxine married Lindell Rogers on...

Oct 21, 2022

Joe Emmett was born on January 2, 1953, the son of Lloyd Emmett and Dorothy Emmett, and passed away on October 21, 2022, at the age of 69 years.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, and one (1) son Joseph Emmett.

Joe is survived by one (1) son Brandon Emmett, two (2) sisters,...

Oct 18, 2022

Marla Rae (Yount) McDowell was born on December 26, 1942, the daughter of Dale and Mildred Yount, and passed away on October 18, 2022, at the age of 79 years.

Rae was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles "Bird Dog" McDowell, whom she married on April 20, 1963, at Fredericktown, and her daughter Raegail...

Oct 11, 2022

Bobby Gene Dunn Sr. was born on August 9 th 1947 in Brosley, Missouri. The son of James and Marclene Dunn. Bobby passed away on October 11, 2022 in his home at the age of 75 years.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, sister Linda McCoy and son Tony Dunn.

Bobby is survived...

Oct 9, 2022

Allie Raelyn Clark was born on November 7, 2007, the daughter of Andrew (Anita) Clark and Cynthia Rainwater, and passed away on October 9, 2022, at the age of 14 years.

Allie was preceded in death by her Grandfather Eddy Clark.

Allie is survived by her parents, grandparents Robin Yount, Mark & Tina Rainwater, Kenny...

Oct 6, 2022

Mia Marie Mae DeSanto was born December 2, 2007 at Silverton, Oregon the daughter of Jeremy and Alacia DeSanto and passed away on October 6, 2022 at St. Louis at the age 14 years.

Mia was preceded in death by grandparents David DeSanto and Lauri Mankins.

Mia is survived by her parents Jeremy and Alacia...

Oct 1, 2022

Patricia Jean Wirtmiller was born on October 21, 1942, at Farmington, Missouri. The daughter of Rev. Kenneth and Imogene Wirtmiller entered heaven's gate on October 1, 2022, in Nixa, Missouri at the age of 79 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers, Kenneth Ronald Wirtmiller and Kenneth Lee Wirtmiller. She is survived by one...

Sep 26, 2022

Marsheila Kay Rose was born July 4, 1957 at Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of John and Kathleen Rose and passed away on September 26, 2022 at Fredericktown at the age of 65 years.

Marsheila was preceded in death by her parents, brothers John Rose and Richard Rose.

Marsheila is survived her sisters Patricia DeBeaux, Helen...

Sep 23, 2022

Roma Louise Ward was born on February 26, 1927 at Fredericktown, the daughter of Lewis and Edith King, and passed away on September 23, 2022 at the age of 95 years.

Roma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lindell Ward, who she married on November 5, 1948 at Fredericktown, two (2) brothers Allen King,...

Sep 19, 2022

Victor Dale Tesreau was born August 18, 1954 at Fredericktown the son of Clark Elgin and Violet (Wagganer) Tesreau, and passed away on September 19, 2022 at Fredericktown at the age of 68 years.

Vic was preceded in death by his parents, sister Gloria Montgomery and brother Roy Tesreau.

Vic is survived by his son,...

Sep 11, 2022

Beverley Jean Elliott was born October 12, 1938, at Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Everett and Evelyn (Smyth) Reed, and passed away on September 11, 2022, at Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 83 years.

Beverley was preceded in death by her parents, Two (2) sisters Velda and Janet, One (1) brother Everett "Sonny" and a granddaughter...

Sep 10, 2022

June N. Vaughn, age 77, passed away on September 10, 2022.

June is preceded in death by her husbands Michael D. Walker and Henry L. Vaughn Jr; parents, Elmer and Osa Anna Sitzes; brothers Gene (Hazel) Sitzes, Lester (Lucy) Sitzes, Lee (Frieda) Sitzes, Johnny Sitzes, and infant Earl Sitzes; sisters Bert (Jack) Rutledge, Irene (lehman) Mitchell, and...

Sep 8, 2022

Wanda Grider was born on September 10, 1974, in Kentucky, the daughter of Gary Grider and Janet Grider, and passed away on September 8, 2022, at the age of 47 years.

Wanda was preceded in death by her mother and her ex-husband David Scaggs.

Wanda is survived by two (2) sons Jonn Scaggs, Kevin (Mckenzie)...

Sep 4, 2022

David Neal Martin was born September 24, 1976, at Cape Girardeau, Missouri the son of David J. and Delores (Wagner) Martin and passed away on September 4, 2022, at Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 45 years.

Neal was preceded in death by his mother, Delores Martin, infant brother David Gerald Martin, and mother-in-law Kathy Hill and...

Aug 30, 2022

Dr. Martha Louise McGraw passed away quietly on August 30, 2022. Martha's younger sister as well as her faithful companion, Lucky, were by her side. Dr. McGraw was born to the late V.A. and Anna Bell Brock McGraw on January 2, 1946.

Dr. McGraw is survived by her sister, Marilyn (Gene) Morgan of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; nephews,...

Aug 29, 2022

Rev. Ronald Wilbert Miller was born July 11, 1948 at Saco, Missouri the son of Wilbert C. and Uldin L. (Hinkle) Miller and passed away on August 29, 2022 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 74 years.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Rebecca Rauls, brother Curtis Miller, and sister Loeta...

Aug 28, 2022

Linda Stidham was born on October 29, 1952 in Alabama, the daughter of Lawrence and Hazel Blair, and passed away on August 28, 2022 at the age of 69 years.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fred Stidham, who she married on April 20, 1987 at Fredericktown, one (1) brother Larry, one (1)...

Aug 27, 2022

Ruben J. Lunsford J.R. was born on June 25, 1939, at Zion, Missouri, the son of Ruben and Zola Lunsford, and passed away on August 27, 2022, at the age of 83 years.

J.R. was preceded in death by his parents, three (3) brothers John Lunsford, Lee Lunsford, Vernon Lunsford, and three (3) sisters Dorothy Westerman, Maxine...

Aug 25, 2022

Ronald Eugene Shell was born at Gravelton, Missouri the son of Floyd and Ilean G. (Stortz) Shell sr. and passed away on August 25, 2022 at Fredericktown at the age of 79 years.

Ron is survived by two children, one brother, one sister and 1 cousin. A special friend Kim Makinster and Ronnie Craft and Marie Christensen....