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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.

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...

Betty Jean Mull

Betty Jean Mull

Jan 9, 2018

Betty Jean Mull was born April 27, 1931 at Flat River, the daughter of Bart and Della Wright, and passed away on January 9, 2018 at Fredericktown.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, two (2) sons Gary Layne Rasnick, Danny Ray Rasnick, husband Carrol Lee Mull, and uncle Ira Gerald Rasnick.

Betty is...

Homer Duel Berry

Homer Duel Berry

Jan 9, 2018

Homer Duel Berry was born January 26, 1921 the son of Arthur and Neva (Payne) Berry at Mt. Pisgah, Missouri and passed away on January 9, 2018 at home in Hannibal, Missouri at the age of 96 years.

Homer married Lora Cox of Zion, Missouri on September 11, 1943 at Ironton, Missouri. They celebrated their 60 years...

Dolly M. Rhodes

Dolly M. Rhodes

Jan 8, 2018

Dolly M. Rhodes was born July 31, 1921 in Madison County, Missouri, the daughter of Aaron and Rose (Huggins) Vaughn and passed away on January 8, 2018 at Fredericktown at the age of 96 years.

Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Troy Vaughn and Henry Vaughn, sister Stella Ballew.

Dolly is survived...

Dorothy L. "Snookie" Stumbaugh

Dorothy L. "Snookie" Stumbaugh

Jan 3, 2018

Dorothy L. "Snookie" Stumbaugh was born February 4, 1944 at Jewett, the daughter of Walter and Virginia (Hill) Young, and passed away on January 3, 2018 at age of 73 years.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Edith Loveall, Patsy Ann Jones, Ila Mae "Sissy" Young, and brother Leonard Young.

She is...

Lee Shryock

Lee Shryock

Jan 3, 2018

Lee Shryock was born July 13, 1940 at Cornwall, the son of Stanley and Margaret Shryock, and passed away in Fredericktown at the age of 77 years.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents, his aunt Irma Lane, and sister-in-law Judy Shryock.

He is survived by his wife Janet Shryock, whom he married on...

Johnye Belle Rau

Johnye Belle Rau

Jan 2, 2018

Johnye Belle Rau was born December 28, 1925 at Madison, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Isabel (Stark) Wilburn, and passed away at Fredericktown on January 2, 2017, at the age of 92 years.

Johnye Belle was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jay Rau, and one (1) brother.

She is survived by...

Roger Clay Wilkinson

Roger Clay Wilkinson

Jan 1, 2018

Roger Clay Wilkinson was born August 11, 1947 at Fredericktown the son of Homer Clay & Lois Arey "Pauline" (Hale) Wilkinson and passed away on January 1, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 70 years.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, and One (1) brother Bartley Clay Wilkinson....

Marjorie Valentine

Marjorie Valentine

Dec 27, 2017

Marjorie Valentine was born August 27, 1937 at Fredericktown, the daughter of Felix Joseph and Lulla Bell (Skaggs) Turnbeau, and passed away on December 27, 2017 at Fredericktown.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Pearl Graham, Rusty Turnbeau, Helen Bollinger, Nick Turnbeau, Ines Hahs, Willard Turnbeau, Alamae Kelley, Lloyd Turnbeau, and one great-granddaughter Brandy...

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