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Recent obituaries in Fredericktown, Missouri.

The obituaries in the Madison County, Missouri area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Madison County, Missouri's history and identity.

Craig Verlen Francis

Craig Verlen Francis

Feb 14, 2020

Craig Verlen Francis was born September 6, 1960 at Ironton, the son of Hildon (Donna) and Edna Alene (Walker) Francis and passed away on February 14, 2020 at the age of 59 years.

Craig was preceded in death by his brother Todd Francis.

Craig is survived by his father Hildon (Donna) Francis, mother Edna Alene...

Gladys I. Kennedy

Gladys I. Kennedy

Feb 11, 2020

Gladys Isabelle Kennedy was born October 6, 1926 in the Central Community to Edward & Cora Mae (Fairless) Jordan and passed away on February 11, 2020 at Stockhoff Nursing home in Fredericktown at the age of 93 years.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Otto Spain and second husband Vester Kennedy. Daughters...

Donna Jean Johnson Adkinson

Donna Jean Johnson Adkinson

Feb 10, 2020

Donna Jean Johnson Adkinson was born September 20, 1945 at Ironton, Missouri the daughter of Bennett M. and Mildred (Tinnin) Stanfill and passed away on February 10, 2020 at Desloge, Missouri at the age of 74 years.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Judy Enders, a son Mark Freidal and granddaughter Brandi Parker....

Ruth Ann Maurer

Ruth Ann Maurer

Feb 9, 2020

Ruth Ann Maurer was born August 23, 1945 at DeSoto, Missouri the daughter of Charles and Gladys Bell (Dodson) Ramsey and passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Farmington, Missouri at the age of 74 years.

Ruth Ann was preceded in death her parents, One grandchild, siblings Donald Ramsey, James Ramsey, Paul Delbert Ramsey, & Milford...

Robert T. Dickinson

Robert T. Dickinson

Feb 8, 2020

Robert T. Dickinson was born November 6, 1942 at Roodhouse, Illinois the son of Robert E. and Marjorie (Taylor) Dickinson and on passed away February 8, 2020 at Fredericktown at the age of 77 years.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Three (3) brothers Ed Dickinson, David Dickinson & Dennis Dickinson.

Robert is...

Keith Ira Dill Sr.

Keith Ira Dill Sr.

Feb 8, 2020

Keith Ira Dill Sr. was born on December 28, 1969 at Cadillac, Michigan, the son of James and Geraldine Dill, and passed away on February 8, 2020 at the age of 50 years.

Keith was preceded in death by his best friend and mother of four of his children Misty Dill.

Keith is survived by...

Amber Nichole Gaines

Amber Nichole Gaines

Feb 5, 2020

Amber Nichole Gaines was born July 2, 1981 at Fredericktown the daughter of Douglas & Barbara (Whitworth) Gaines and passed away in St. Louis, Missouri on February 5, 2020 at the age of 38 years.

Amber was preceded in death by her grandparents Carl Whitworth, Henry and Margaret Gaines and Aunt Cheryl Davis.

Amber is...

Richard Lee Rowland

Richard Lee Rowland

Feb 3, 2020

Richard Lee Rowland was born December 2, 1950 at Mexico, Missouri the son of Harold Wayne Rowland and Ida Louise (Jones) Ward and passed away on February 2, 2020 at Fredericktown at the age of 69 years.

Richard was preceded in death by his father.

Richard is survived by his mother Ida Louise (Jones) Ward,...

Connie Mae Jordan

Connie Mae Jordan

Feb 3, 2020

Connie Mae Jordan was born May 8, 1936 the daughter of Noel and Lola (Estes) Phillips and passed away on February 3, 2020 in St. Louis at the age of 83 years.

Mae was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Everett Jordan, daughter Glenda Francis, siblings Charles Phillips and Louise Coleman.

Mae is...

Richard Lee Rowland

Richard Lee Rowland

Feb 3, 2020

Richard Lee Rowland was born on December 2, 1950 at Mexico, Missouri, the son of Harold Wayne Rowland and Ida Louise (Jones) Ward, and passed away on February 3, 2020 at Fredericktown at the age of 69 years.

Richard was preceded in death by his father.

Richard is survived by two (2) sons Erik Rowland,...

Minnie Louise Murray

Minnie Louise Murray

Jan 31, 2020

Minnie Louise Murray was born March 8, 1937 in Arkansas, the daughter of Thomas Brown Baker and Corina (Larken) Baker, and passed away on January 31, 2020 at the age of 82 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one (1) brother Leroy Baker, one (1) sister Myrtle Louise Baker, one (1) granddaughter Amy Sue...

Lavada Leona Smith

Lavada Leona Smith

Jan 29, 2020

Lavada Leona Smith was born January 25, 1921, at Fredericktown, Missouri, the daughter William Augustus and Nellie (Killian) Shaw and passed away January 29, 2020, at the age of 99 years.

In addition to her parents, Lavada was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Smith whom she married July 18, 1942, at Cape Girardeau,...

Steve Parsons

Steve Parsons

Jan 24, 2020

Stephen "Steve" Parsons was born July 17, 1947 at Fredericktown, Missouri the son of Rose Marie Parsons and passed away on January 24, 2020 at NHC Nursing Center in Desloge, Missouri the age 72 years.

Steve was preceded in death by her mother, brother Dan Parsons.

Steve is survived by son Daniel Parsons, Joseph Boyer,...

Helen Louise Denman

Helen Louise Denman

Jan 16, 2020

Helen Louise (Hartle) Denman was born August 29, 1921 to Oliver and Agnes (Crites) Hartle, and passed away at her home on Jauary 16, 2020 at the age of 98 years.

December 13, 1942 she was united in marriage to Howell (Hal) E. Denman in Marquand, Missouri, to this union two (2) children were born Linda Unnerstall,...

Hershel Bess

Hershel Bess

Jan 12, 2020

Hershel Bess was born on May 16, 1936 at Coldwater, Missouri, the son of Emory and Radie Bess, and passed away on January 12, 2020 at the age of 83 years.

Hershel was preceded in death by his parents, one (1) brother Charles Bess, and one (1) sister Irene Poole.

Hershel is survived by his...

Timothy W. Trammell

Timothy W. Trammell

Jan 5, 2020

Timothy W. Trammell was born July 6, 1960 in East St. Louis, Ilinois the son of T.W. and Lucille (Hunter) Trammell  and passed away on January 5, 2020 at Farmington, Missouri at the age of 59 years.

Timothy was preceded in deth by his parents, and uncle Lester Hunter, a brother Gary Wojtcauk and sister Debra Trammell....

Dorothy "Polly" (Francis) Corless

Dorothy "Polly" (Francis) Corless

Jan 4, 2020

Dorothy "Polly" (Francis) Corless was born on January 28, 1924 at Womack, Missouri, the daughter of Frank Francis and Bessie Copeland, and passed away on January 4, 2020 at the age of 95 years.

Polly was preceded in death by her parents, one (1) brother Jack Francis, one (1) sister Glenda Miller, and one (1) grandson Edwin...

Evelyn Whitener

Evelyn Whitener

Jan 3, 2020

Evelyn Whitener was born on August 28, 1929 at Fairview, West Virginia, the daughter of Rexie Earl and Edna Mae Connor, and passed away on January 3, 2020 at the age of 90 years.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gerald Whitener, who she married on April 30, 1950 at the Twelve Mile...

Charles L. Adcock

Charles L. Adcock

Jan 2, 2020

Charles L. Adcock was born July 27, 1932 at Lexington, Tennessee the son of Miles Thomas and Frankie Adcock and passed away on January 2, 2020 at Fredericktown at the age of 87 years.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Carolyn Yarbrough, daughter Pat Cain and granddaughter Amanda Martens.

Charles married...

Joseph George Slocum

Joseph George Slocum

Dec 21, 2019

Joseph G. Slocum was born February 22, 1931 at Fredericktown the son of George Alfred and Anna (Schaefbauer) and passed away on December 21, 2019 at the age of 88 years.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Deloris Slocum, who he married on July 20, 1955 at Fredericktown, sisters Josephine Matthews & Bernardine...

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