obituaries

Jul 10, 2019

Gary Eugene Whitener was born October 19, 1935 to Floyd & Dorothy Whitener of Marquand, Missouri.  His family also included a younger brother, Larry and a younger sister, Susan.  Gary graduated from Marquand-Zion High School in 1953.  He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954 – 1956.

On October 19, 1957, Gary married the love...

Jul 8, 2019

William Douglas McFarland was born February 14, 1944 at Ironton, Missouri the son of William Henry and Betty Lee (Roberts) McFarland and passed away on July 8, 2019 at Fredericktown at the age of 75 years.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents.

Doug is survived by One (1) daughter Sara (Mark) DeSpain, One...

Jul 7, 2019

Delmar E. Fadler was born October 10, 1935 in Independence Township, Dunklin County, Missouri the son of Clarence and May (Mungle) Fadler and passed away on July 7, 2019 at Fredericktown at the age of 83 years.

Delmar was preceded in death by his parents, nine (9) brothers and sisters.

Delmar is survived by his...

Jul 2, 2019

Carl L. "Will" Rehkop was born on February 7, 1953 at Fredericktown, the son of Clifford and Glenda (Wengler) Rehkop, and passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at the age of 66 years.

Will was preceded in death by his parents, three (3) sisters Midge Howell, Carolyn "Carol" Rehkop, Linda "Kay" Schmidt, and one (1) brother...

Jul 2, 2019

Ron Bailey was born September 2, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Richard and Generose Bailey and passed away on July 2, 2019 at the age of 65 years.

Ron was preceded in death by his father Richard Bailey.

Ron is survived by his son Daniel Bailey, his mother Generose Bailey, brother Richard...

Jun 22, 2019

Patty Pogue was born on February 9, 1961 at Turrell, Arkansas, the daughter of James and Margaret Kemp, and passed away on June 22, 2019 at the age of 58 years.

Patty was preceded in death by her father, sister Kathy May, and grandparents James and Ethel McElyea.

Patty is survived by her husband Tom...

Jun 22, 2019

Harold "Short" Tesreau was born on July 10, 1943 at St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Gabe and Irene Tesreau, and passed away on June 22, 2019 at the age of 75 years.

Short was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Wanda, whom he married on January 25, 1969...

Jun 20, 2019

Norma Jean Myers Hudson was born June 11, 1929 in Coldwater, Missouri the daughter John Wesley and Bessie Ellen (Weekley) Berry and passed away on June 20, 2019 at St. Louis at the age of 90 years.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lee Myers whom she married on November 21, 1948. After Lee's...

Jun 18, 2019

Margie Lee Pippin was born July 30, 1932 in Madison County, Missouri, the daughter of George Anthony and Hildred Leona (Jemes) Burcham and passed away on June 18, 2019 at Ozark Manor in Fredericktown at the age of 86 years.

Margie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William "Bill" Pippin whom she married on...

Jun 14, 2019

Ralph Eugene Oary was born April 21, 1938 in St. Louis the son of Clifford and Helen (Lamb) Oary and passed away on June 14, 2019 at his residence in Fredericktown at the age of 81 years.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sue Oary, son Terry Allen Oary, daughter Brenda Sue Oary,...

Jun 4, 2019

Lloyd Francis was born June 9, 1926 the son of William and Millie (Arnett) Francis and passed away on June 4, 2019 at Farmington, Missouri the age of 92 years.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, ten (10) brothers and sisters and his wife Odessa Mae (Seabaugh) Francis.

Lloyd is survived by three...

Jun 1, 2019

Patsy Ruth (Brotherton) Cureton was born June 10, 1938 at Bowling Green, Missouri the daughter of Vernon and Pearline (Crites) Brotherton and passed away on June 1, 2019 at Fredericktown at the age of 80 years.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Three (3) brothers Bill, Vernon Wesley and Toby, Two (2) great grandchildren Peyton...

Jun 1, 2019

Wilma Ruth (Acuff) Mooney was born January 5, 1919 in Greene County, Missouri the daughter of James Pete and Goldie (Dixon) Acuff and passed away on June 1, 2019 at the Farmington at the age of 100 years.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Seven (7) sisters and three (3) brothers.

She was...

May 24, 2019

Hughie L. Vandergriff born June 25, 1939 in Fredericktown, MO passed from this life to Glory on May 24, 2019.

He is survived by his wife Rinda L. Vandergriff (White) of almost 60 years and 5 of his 6 children: Beverly Craft of Lakeland, FL; Barry Vandergriff of Chicago, IL; Becky Zdybel of Claremont, IL; Barbara Troy-Vandergriff...

May 18, 2019

Eugene Ernest Moore was born July 31, 1962 at Granite City, Illinois the son of Allene (Fadler) moore and the late Harvey Moore, and passed away on May 18, 2019 at Fredericktown at the age of 56 years.

Eugene was preceded in death by his father, grandparents Caruthers and Della Moore and Earnest and Celia Fadler.

May 9, 2019

Homer Mouser was born April 19, 1931 at Marquand, the son of Charlie and Zona Mouser, and passed away on Thursday May 9, at Fredericktown at the age of 88 years.

Homer was preceded in death by his parents, seven (7) siblings Leroy Mouser, Lela Mouser, Elwood Mouser, Virginia Cook, Rosa Starkey, Paul Mouser, Joyce Vincent, and...

May 7, 2019

Cynthia Kaye (Brannon) Burke was born September 4, 1957 and passed away on May 7, 2019 at the age of 61 years.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her father Arnold Brannon.

Cindy is survived by her husband Frank E. Burke Jr, whom she married on March 4, 1977, two (2) daughters Stacie Renee Burke,...

May 2, 2019

Carol Joyce Belken was born September 16, 1944 at Mine La Motte, Missouri, the daughter of Ted & Alta (Huffman) Matthews and passed away on May 2, 2019 at St. Louis at the age of 74 years.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband Charles Belken whom she...

Apr 27, 2019

Mary Ethel (Finch) Adams was born February 19, 1927 at Saco, Missouri the daughter of Iva and Elsie (Jordan) Bellew and passed away on April 27, 2019 at Fredericktown at the age of 92 years.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Willard Finch, daughter Hattie Johns, great granddaughter Libby Baudendistal, brothers Charlie Bellew...

Apr 24, 2019

John Edward "Curley" DeBold was born January 4, 1958 in St. Louis the son of John Charles and Nina (Waterfield) DeBold and passed away on April 24, 2019 at Fredericktown at the age of 61 years.

John was preceded in death by his parents.

John is survived by his wife Anne (Hartnett) DeBold who he...