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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.

Ivalou "Myke" Elaine Mays

Ivalou "Myke" Elaine Mays

Feb 27, 2018

Ivalou Elaine "Myke" Mays was born May 20, 1939 at Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Melvin A. Shephard and Meriedth (Wass) Shepherd Armstrong, and passed away on February 27, 2018 at Cherokee Pass, Missouri at the age of 78 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Clifford Shepherd and Charley Armstrong.

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Elmita Jane Downs

Elmita Jane Downs

Feb 26, 2018

Elmita Jane King Downs was born August 19, 1956 at Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of James and Lois (Coomer) King and passed away on February 26, 2018 at Daphne, Alabama at the age of 61 years. She was preceded in death by her mother Lois King.

She is survived by her father James King, her husband Jimmy...

Benjamin Franklin Bean

Benjamin Franklin Bean

Feb 23, 2018

Benjamin Bean was born on January 16, 1948 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri the son of Andy and Clara (Garrett) Bean and passed away on February 23, 2018 at Fredericktown at the age of 70 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Carl Garrett and Alfred Cooper, and sister Betty Hill. He is survived by one brother...

Charles "Bud" Christos

Charles "Bud" Christos

Feb 20, 2018

Charles "Bud" Christos was born June 19, 1932 in New Jersey, the son of James and Ruth Christos Sr., and passed away on February 20, 2018 at the age of 85.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sherry whom he married on December 15, 1979 at Riverside, California, and one (1) brother John...

Paul H. Thomas Sr.

Paul H. Thomas Sr.

Feb 16, 2018

Paul H. Thomas was born September 11, 1935 at St. Louis, the son of Lloyd and Jewell Thomas, and passed away on February 16, 2018 at the age of 82 years.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elnita Thomas, whom he married June 29, 1956 in Illinois, and one (1) brother Dale William...

James Floyd King

James Floyd King

Feb 12, 2018

James Floyd King was received in Heaven Monday, February 12, 2018 at the age of 88. He was born April 6, 1929 in Reynolds County, MO to James Lee King and Della (Chitwood) King.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Harvey King; sisters Helen Hargrove, Freda Ferguson; and son-in-law Winferd James McDaniel, Jr.

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John "Jack" Wesley Wafler Jr.

John "Jack" Wesley Wafler Jr.

Feb 12, 2018

John Wesley "Jack" Wafler Jr. was born on June 5, 1936 at St. Louis the son of John and Lillian Wafler and passed away on February 12, 2018 at Fredericktown at the age of 81 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dorthea "Dottie" (Abler) Wafler whom he was united in marriage to...

Blake Scott Taft

Blake Scott Taft

Feb 11, 2018

Blake Scott Taft was born on July 22, 1952 at St. Louis, Missouri the son of David Harley and Bernice (Johnson) Taft and passed away on February 11, 2018 at Fredericktown at the age of 65 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother David Harley Taft Jr.

He is survived by his...

Katie Leah Sikes

Katie Leah Sikes

Feb 7, 2018

Katie Leah Sikes was born on March 4, 1912 at Fredericktown the daughter of Albert and Elva (Welch) Thomas and passed away on February 7, 2018 at Fredericktown at the age of 105 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ira W. Sikes whom she was united in marriage to on March 1, 1931 at...

Colleen Martin

Colleen Martin

Feb 6, 2018

Colleen Martin was born March 25, 1934 at Coldwater, the daughter of Edgar and Margaret Hamblin, and passed away on February 6, at the age of 83.

Colleen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bill Martin, and one (1) brother Robert Hamblin.

Colleen is survived by four (4) sons Roger (Dawn) Martin,...

Velva Ruth Bailey

Velva Ruth Bailey

Feb 1, 2018

Velva Ruth Bailey was born April 8, 1927 at Barn Hollow near Fredericktown the daughter of John and Bertha Pearl (Sikes) Wagganer and passed away on February 1, 2018 at Farmington at the age of 90 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters Walter Wagganer, Ruby Fyfe, Willard Wagganer, Amos Wagganer, Stella Weiser, Nettie...

Jacqueline "Jackie" R. Wieberg

Jacqueline "Jackie" R. Wieberg

Jan 27, 2018

Jacqueline R. "Jackie" Wieberg was born on January 28, 1945 at Overland, Missouri the daughter of Elmer and Gertrude (Crawley) Studt and passed away on January 27, 2018 at  Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 72 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Leslie Studt and Robert Studt, and sister Shirley Motsinger.

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Rose Johnson

Rose Johnson

Jan 26, 2018

Margaret Rosealee "Rose" Johnson was born July 22, 1927 at Alton, Illinois the daughter John P. and Laura (Delonay) Crowe and passed away on January 26, 2018 at Fredericktown at the age of 90 years.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, her son Michael Dennis Paul, brothers John Crowe and Pat Crowe. Rose married George...

Floyd Eugene Faulkner

Floyd Eugene Faulkner

Jan 24, 2018

Floyd Faulkner was born November 26, 1941 at Lowndes, the son of Lowell and Carrie Faulkner, and passed away on January 24, 2018 at the age of 76.

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, one (1) brother Marvin Faulkner, and one (1) sister Dorothy Libla.

Floyd is survived by his wife Thelma, who...

Barbara Lee Graham

Barbara Lee Graham

Jan 21, 2018

Barbara Lee Graham was born May 27, 1942 the daughter of Harry and Lucille (Reeves) Cook and passed away on January 21, 2018 in St. Louis at the age of 75 years.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, five (5) sisters Shirley Walker, Virginia Mae Murray, Glenda Marie Kipp, Leoran Dail Cook, Marilyn Kay Cook,...

Billy Gene Murray

Billy Gene Murray

Jan 21, 2018

Billy Gene Murray was born November 26, 1930 at LaPanno, Arkansas the son of William Artis and Myrtle Vista (Frazier) Murray and passed away on January 21, 2018 at Fredericktown at the age of 87 years.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, brother James Leroy Murray, sisters Muril Dean, Geraldine, Carolyn, son Donald Wayne Murray...

Denver Wagganer

Denver Wagganer

Jan 18, 2018

Denver Wagganer was born May 4, 1928 in Madison County, the son of James and Rosa (Sikes) Wagganer, and passed away on January 18, 2018 at the age of 89.

Denver was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by two (2) sons Eddie (Cathy) Wagganer, Bobby D. (Betty J.) Wagganer, one daughter...

Madonna Gay Walker

Madonna Gay Walker

Jan 18, 2018

Madonna Gay (Francis) Walker was born August 16, 1939 at Fredericktown, the daughter of Henry and Emit Francis, and passed away on January 18, 2018 at the age of 78.

Madonna was preceded in death by her parents, and two (2) brothers Firman Francis and Donnie Francis.

She is survived by two (2) sons Robert...

Richard James Penberthy

Richard James Penberthy

Jan 18, 2018

Richard James Penberthy was born March 28, 1945 at Autry, Missouri, the son of Clinton and Jewell (Miner) Penberthy, and passed away on January 18, 2018 at the age of 72.

Richard was preceded in death by his father, and two (2) brothers Larry Penberthy and Edward Penberthy.

He is survived by his mother, one...

Janis Dorothy Tripp

Janis Dorothy Tripp

Jan 17, 2018

Janis Dorothy Tripp was born March 30, 1938 at St. Louis, the daughter of Henry and Thelma Briesemeister, and passed away on January 17, 2018 at the age of 79.

Janis was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Donald Tripp, who she married on August 10, 1960.

Janis is survived by one...

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