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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.

Mattie Lee Russom

Mattie Lee Russom

Sep 19, 2025

Mattie Lee Russom was born February 21, 1932, in Bethel Springs, Tennessee the daughter of John Day and Annie Rea (King) Crowe and passed away on September 19, 2025, in Fredericktown at the age of 93 years.

Mattie was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister. Also, her husband Richard C. Russom who...

Patsy Nevalena Schanda

Patsy Nevalena Schanda

Sep 10, 2025

Patsy Nevalena Schanda was born on March 25, 1980, the daughter of Ronald and Nancy Pritchett, and passed away on September 10, 2025, at the age of 45 years.

Patsy was preceded in death by her father.

Patsy is survived by her mother, one (1) son, Brayden Schanda, one (1) daughter, Annie (Tezz Victrum) Schanda,...

Christina Jane Persons

Christina Jane Persons

Sep 9, 2025

Christina Jane Persons was born on April 1, 1951, the daughter of Thelma Dayton, and passed away on September 9, 2025, at the age of 74 years.

Christina was preceded in death by her mother, her husband Everett E. Persons, who she married on June 17, 1978, at Ironton, Missouri, one (1) sister, Laura Dayton, two (2)...

Shirley Ann Myers

Shirley Ann Myers

Sep 5, 2025

Shirley Ann Myers was born on October 6, 1936, at Marquand, Missouri, the daughter of Claude and Nellie (Combs) Lorance, and passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 88 years.

She was married to her husband of many years, Harold Myers at Marquand, Missouri.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents,...

David Hugo "Dave" Pinkley

David Hugo "Dave" Pinkley

Sep 4, 2025

David Hugo "Dave" Pinkley concluded an epic 15-year battle with cancer on September 4, 2025 at the age of 74.

David was born October 31, 1950 in Ironton, Missouri, to Telly and Zola (Vance) Pinkley. He was a graduate of Fredericktown High School and served his country with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

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Naomi Umfleet

Naomi Umfleet

Sep 4, 2025

Naomi Umfleet was born on December 22, 1935, at Iberia, Missouri, the daughter of Harry and Pauline Hicks, and passed away on September 4, 2025, at the age of 89 years.

Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, one (1) son, Richard Umfleet, and three (3) brothers, Jim Hicks, Layne Hicks, and Robert Hicks.

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James L. Miller

James L. Miller

Sep 4, 2025

James L. Miller was born on December 28, 1935, at Weingarten, the son of Charles E. and Laura E. (Tinsley) Miller, and passed away on September 4, 2025, at the age of 89 years.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, two (2) granddaughters, Melissa A. Miller, Pamela "Marie" Miller, and eleven (11) brothers and sisters....

Connie Lee Moyers Tinnin

Connie Lee Moyers Tinnin

Aug 31, 2025

Connie Lee Moyers Tinnin was born on April 28, 1952, the daughter of Henry and Luvenia Moyers, and passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 73 years.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, and her ex-husband Max Tinnin.

Connie is survived by one (1) daughter, Sam (Kris) Tinnin-Mangold, two (2)...

Julius E. Kemp

Julius E. Kemp

Aug 30, 2025

Julius E. Kemp was born January 27, 1967, in Fredericktown, Missouri and passed away on August 30, 2025, Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri at the age of 58 years.

Julius was preceded in death by his parents, David and Maxie (Stidham) Kemp, and one brother Mark Kemp.

Julius is survived by his wife Lisa...

Lance Eugene Sparks

Lance Eugene Sparks

Aug 26, 2025

Lance Eugene Sparks was born April 21, 1961, in Washington, Missouri the son of Louis E. and Pearl Evelyn (Turntine) Sparks and passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 64 years.

Lance was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Rhonda Bilyea, Patrice Hartnitt and one brother Kevin Sparks.

Lance is...

Neus Guasch Sikes

Neus Guasch Sikes

Aug 21, 2025

Neus Guasch Sikes, age 65, of Collierville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on August 21st, 2025, while carrying for her mother-in-law, Mary Ellen Sikes, accompanied by her devoted husband, Stanley (Stan) Sikes, in Fredericktown, Missouri. Born on June 15th, 1960, in Barcelona, Spain to Josep Guasch Bonet and Francisca Torres Juan, Neus grew up with a deep love for family...

Nancy (Rehkop) Yurchak

Nancy (Rehkop) Yurchak

Aug 19, 2025

Nancy (Rehkop) Yurchak was born on January 10, 1955, the daughter of Clifford and Tootie Rehkop, and passed away on August 19, 2025, at the age of 70 years.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Midge Howell, Carol Carr, Kay Schmidt, Storm Rehkop, and Will Rehkop.

Nancy is survived by one...

Ruth Ann Carlton

Ruth Ann Carlton

Aug 19, 2025

Ruth Ann Carlton was born February 7, 1940 in Madison County, Missouri the daughter of Clarence and Stella (Hamblin) Bowling and passed away on August 19, 2025 in Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 85 years.

Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy Carlton who she married on June 4, 1983 in...

Carolyn Kaye Rehkop

Carolyn Kaye Rehkop

Aug 18, 2025

Carolyn Kaye Rehkop was born on February 12, 1956, the daughter of Lloyd and Annettia Reagan, and passed away on August 18, 2025, at the age of 69 years.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl "Will" Rehkop who she married on June 15, 1974 at Silver Mines General Baptist Church, and three...

Sara Beth Miller

Sara Beth Miller

Aug 15, 2025

Sara Beth Miller was born on November 30, 1964, at Fredericktown, the daughter of Robert T. "Bob" and Margaret Miller, and passed away on August 15, 2025, at the age of 60 years.

Sara Beth was preceded in death by her father, her grandparents Donna Lemons, Bill and Pauline Miller, uncles Charles Wernecker, Terry Wernecker, Donald Miller,...

June Graham

June Graham

Aug 13, 2025

Our mother June (Miller) Graham went home to be with Jesus on her 83rd Birthday, August 13, 2025 at 8:21am at the Ellisville Rehab and Nursing Center in Ellisville, MO. In the last days of her life she was surrounded with family and friends. Mom touched many lives with her sense of humor, boundless love and grace. She was...

Joshua Michael Jones

Joshua Michael Jones

Aug 13, 2025

Joshua "Josh" Michael Jones was born on May 18, 1988, in Atwater, California (Castle Air Force Base), to Michael and Betty Jones. He passed away peacefully at home in Warrensburg, Missouri, on the morning of August 13, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jones, and his grandparents, Marshall and Elsie Jones, and Herschel...

John Elmer Whitener

John Elmer Whitener

Aug 7, 2025

John Elmer Whitener was born December 9, 1945 at Fredericktown the son of Elmer and Lena (Wray) Whitener and passed away on August 7, 2025 at Fredericktown at the age of 79 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Janet Whitener whom he was united in marriage to on January 15, 1966 at...

Ilene F. Hovis

Ilene F. Hovis

Aug 4, 2025

Ilene F. Hovis was born on January 16, 1931 at Marquand, Missouri the daughter of Nathan and Mabel (Finley) Yow Sr. and passed away on August 4, 2025 at the age of 94 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Hovis Sr, her husband of 58 years, a son Willard (Butch) Hovis Jr, and...

Virginia "Jenny" Boswell

Virginia "Jenny" Boswell

Aug 4, 2025

Virginia "Jenny" Boswell was born on January 30, 1931, at East Praire, Missouri, the daughter of Lawrence Otto and Rhoda Irene (Alley) Foy, and passed away on August 4, 2025, at Fredericktown, at the age of 94 years.

Jenny was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy Lee Boswell, who she married on August 5,...

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