obituaries

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...

Apr 22, 2019

Roberta Hill Rogers was born October 24, 1932 at Malden, Missouri the daughter of Floyd and Lizzie Jane (Moore) Brown and passed away on April 22, 2019 at Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 86 years.

Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Joe Hill whom she married in 1950 at Malden, Missouri,...

Apr 19, 2019

Jerry Kauffman was born June 30, 1941 the son of Earl and Helen (Blake) Kauffman and passed away on April 19, 2019 at the of 77 years.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years Karen (Skaggs) Kauffman, daughter Elizabeth "Betsy" Kauffman, brother Blaine (Jennye) Kauffman. Nephews & nieces Larry (Colleen) Cruse, Jada (Steve) Inman...

Apr 16, 2019

Betty Jean Shafer was born may 25, 1932 at Phoenix, Arizona the daughter of Otto Edward and Naomi Delphe (Parks) Zimmerman and passed away on April 16, 2019 at Ozarks Manor at the age of 86 years.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Leonard Shafer whom she married on June 22, 1951 at...

Apr 15, 2019

Leila Doris Phillips was born December 28, 1932 at Fredericktown, Missouri the daughter of Forrest & Goldie (Francis) Smith, and passed away on April 15, 2019 at Fredericktown at the age of 86 years.

Leila was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Odell Phillips and grandson Joshua Phillip Jarrett.

Leila is survived by...

Apr 14, 2019

Lenora Vaneta (Duncan) Myers Schmidt, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Ozark Manor Nursing Home in Fredericktown, Missouri.

Lenora was born on March 29, 1923, the last of nine children and last surviving child of Arthur L. & Martha Ivora (Cook) Duncan, on the...

Apr 14, 2019

Donnie Jacob Hovis was born August 14, 1946 the son of Delmar Paul & Amy (Jaco) Hovis and passed away on April 14, 2019 at ClaRuDeVille nursing Home in Fredericktown at the age of 72 years.

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gene Hovis, sisters Janet Gipson, Cheryl Gipson & Dottie Hovis.

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Apr 10, 2019

Clarice P. "Dean" Thompson of Fredericktown, Mo. passed away peacefully at Madison Medical Center on April 10, 2019. She was surrounded by her friends and loved ones. Dean was born on January 30, 1942. She was married on January 1 st , 1960 to the late Danny L. Thompson who preceded her in death two weeks prior on March...

Apr 10, 2019

Isaac Cecil "Spike" King was born March 7, 1924 at Faro, Missouri the son of N.L. and Lottie (Young) King and passed away on April 10, 2019 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 95 years.

Spike was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Libby, wife Kathryn Hale King whom he married on April 5,...