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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.

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...

Addlee Cruse

Addlee Cruse

Jan 16, 2018

Addlee Cruse was born August 25, 1931 in Madison County, the daughter of Earl and Helen Kauffman, and passed away on January 16, 2018 at the age of 86 years.

Addlee was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lindell Cruse, that she married on July 4, 1948 at the Presbyterian Church in Fredericktown, and shared...

Dennis Bovee Crippen

Dennis Bovee Crippen

Jan 16, 2018

Dennis Bovee Crippen was born on October 14, 1939 in Oregon, the son of Donald and Esther (Bovee) Crippen, and passed away on January 16, 2018 at the age of 78.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, and wife Joan Crippen.

He is survived by one (1) son Daniel Crippen, two (2) daughters...

Sherry Rae Christos

Sherry Rae Christos

Jan 16, 2018

Sherry Rae Christos was born May 5, 1947 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Lloyd and Rose Dent, and passed away on January 16, 2018 at the age of 70 years.

Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, one (1) sister Joyce Bennett, and one (1) brother Percy Dent.

Sherry is survived by her husband...

Joseph James Fuchs

Joseph James Fuchs

Jan 12, 2018

Joseph James Fuchs of Patton, Missouri was born December 30, 1935 at Jacksonville, Illinois the son of Joseph and Alice (Fulton) Fuchs, and passed away on January 12, 2018 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 82 years.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, and One (1) son Jimmy Fuchs.

Joe married...

George Junior Despain

George Junior Despain

Jan 11, 2018

George Junior DeSpain was born May 30, 1926 at Saco, Missouri the son of George Burton and Maude Essie (Brewington) DeSpain and passed away on January 11, 2018 at Farmington, Missouri at the age of 91 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Dorothy Maxine (French) DeSpain whom he was united in marriage to...

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