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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.

William D. "Dub" Combs

William D. "Dub" Combs

May 10, 2017

William D. "Dub" Combs was born July 9, 1921 at Olathe, Colorado, the son of Gilbert O. and Lula Belle (Heltibrand) Combs, and passed away on May 10, 2017 at the age of 95 years. Dub was preceded in death by his parents, one (1) infant sister, one (1) brother Carl Combs, one (1) sister Maxine Dorring, and one (1)...

Bert Donald Brown

Bert Donald Brown

May 5, 2017

Bert Donald Brown was born January 13, 1920 at Lithium, MO, the son of James Theodore and Bessie Mae (Preston) Brown, and passed away at the Arbors at Westridge Place at Sikeston, at the age of 97 years. Bert was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse Zella Bernice (Hager) Brown, whom he married July 31, 1938 at Benton,...

Velma Veda Pyles

Velma Veda Pyles

Apr 27, 2017

Velma Veda Vincent Pyles was born March 25, 1933 at Fredericktown, the daughter of Thomas and Beatrice(Haney) Vincent and passed away on April 27, 2017 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 84 years. Velma was preceded in death by her parents, sister Pearl Pruden, son-in-law Gary Hovis. Velma married Noel Gene Pyles in January of 1966 who also...

Wanda Lee Carey

Wanda Lee Carey

Apr 26, 2017

Wanda Lee Carey was born January 16, 1937 at Jewett, the daughter of William T. and Goldie Alice (Mills) Young, and passed away on April 26, 2017 at Farmington. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Reo A. Carey, whom she married on June 15, 1953 in Arkansas, one (1) sister Georgia Faye Stark, and three (3)...

George "Abe" Huffman

George "Abe" Huffman

Apr 25, 2017

George "Abe" Huffman was born September 25, 1926 at Mine La Motte, Missouri the son of James Washington and Eva Caroline (Henson) Huffman and passed away on April 25, 2017 at Fredericktown at the age of 90 years. Abe was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard Huffman, Homer Huffman, Truman Huffman & Raymond Huffman. Sisters Alta Matthews, Blanche...

Magdaline Lula "Pete" Wright

Magdaline Lula "Pete" Wright

Apr 22, 2017

Magdaline Lula Wright was born November 6, 1929 at Pollard, Arkansas, the daughter of Louie and Tamzie (Young) Holifield and passed away on April 22, 2017 at Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 87 years. Magdaline was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Otto Wright whom she married in 1958 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Sisters Louetta Maulden, Dovie...

Ronald Edison Clark

Ronald Edison Clark

Apr 20, 2017

Ronald Edison Clark was born January 12, 1948 at Libertyville, Missouri, the son of Wilburn Edison and Ruby Myrtle (Alexander) Clark and passed away on April 20, 2017 at his residence in St. Louis at the age of 69 years. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and brother Joseph S. Clark. Ronald married Carol Ann Unkraut Clark on...

Leah Ann Wood

Leah Ann Wood

Apr 18, 2017

Leah Ann Wood was born February 21, 1936 at Kennett, Missouri the daughter of Elmer and Agness (Clubb) Cook and passed away on April 18, 2017 at Fredericktown at the age of 81 years. Leah was preceded in death by her parents, son Dennis Wood, sisters, June Morris, Alline Goad, brothers Jack Cook, Earl Cook, Allen Cook, grandparents Jesse &...

Leonard E. Rehkop

Leonard E. Rehkop

Apr 14, 2017

Leonard E. Rehkop was born April 21, 1927 at Mine La Motte, Missouri the son of Henry and Nancy Luetta (Underwood) Rehkop and passed away on April 14, 2017 at Fredericktown at the age of 89 years. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary (Graham) Rehkop whom he married in August of 1953 at Fredericktown, his...

Wayne Daniels

Wayne Daniels

Apr 14, 2017

Wayne Daniels was born June 20, 1947 at Jonesboro Arkansas, the son of Melvin and Patsy (Smith) Daniels, and passed away on April 14, 2017 at Fredericktown at the age of 69 years. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, and one (1) sister Patricia. He is survived by his wife Colleen Daniels whom he married on October 30,...

Melvin Ray Moyers

Melvin Ray Moyers

Apr 10, 2017

Melvin Ray Moyers was born June 26, 1937 at Marquand, Missouri the son of Virgil and Vallie (Monie) Moyers and passed away on April 10, 2017 at Fenton, Missouri at the age of 79 years. Ray was preceded in death by his parents and step-daughter Lisa Susan O'Rourke. Ray is survived by his wife Betty (Myers) Moyers of 30 years....

Mildred L. Hufford

Mildred L. Hufford

Apr 6, 2017

Mildred L. Hufford was born December 30, 1922 at Midco, Missouri, the daughter of Benjamin W. and Etta Jo Conway, and passed on April 6, 2017 at Fredericktown at the age of 94 years. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands Joseph A. "Tiny" Thebeau, Loyd Hufford, and one (1) brother Bruce Conway. Mildred is survived by...

June Umfleet Lamb

June Umfleet Lamb

Apr 2, 2017

June Umfleet Lamb was born September 5, 1930 at Fredericktown the daughter of Sylvester D. and Hazel Ina (Mofield) White, and passed away on April 2, 2017 at her residence in Fredericktown at the age of 86 years. She married Roy Edgar Umfleet on December 7, 1946 at Higdon who also preceded her in death. June was preceded in death...

Helen Evelyn Cloninger

Helen Evelyn Cloninger

Apr 1, 2017

Helen Evelyn Cloninger was born January 6, 1934 at Paragould, Arkansas the daughter of Louis & Mary (Williams) Davison and passed away on April 1, 2017 at her residence in Fredericktown at the age of 83 years. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jimmy Davison, David Davison, Jay Davison & Melvin Davison, sister Norma Jean Oliver. Also...

Veronica Elaine Grant

Veronica Elaine Grant

Mar 30, 2017

Veronica Elaine Grant (nee Bess) of St. Louis, Missouri died in her sleep on March 30, 2017. She was 50 years old, she was born May 21, 1966 the daughter of Virginia (Ellison) and Joseph Paul Bess Sr. Veronica was preceded in death by her father, older sister Virginia Darlene (Bess) Bishop Kessel of Las Vegas, Nevada. She is survived...

Parker Stanley Hayes Stricklan

Parker Stanley Hayes Stricklan

Mar 28, 2017

Parker Stanley Hayes Stricklan was born January 24, 2017 at St. Francois Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the son of David Edward and Krista Lynn (Umfleet) Stricklan and passed away on March 28, 2017 at Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown at the age of 2 months and 4 days. Parker was preceded in death by his grandpa Stanley Umfleet,...

Judy Jean Morrison

Judy Jean Morrison

Mar 27, 2017

Judy Jean Morrison was born October 31, 1941 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri the daughter of Arnold & Wilma (Robertson) Chatman and passed away on March 27, 2017 at her residence in Fredericktown at the age of 75 years. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, brother Michael Wilson of Benton, Arkansas, sister Jeannie, her husband Allen "Jack" Morrison whom...

Zelta Mae Rouse

Zelta Mae Rouse

Mar 19, 2017

Zelta Mae Rouse was born June 10, 1918 in Holly Grove, Arkansas the daughter of John Henry and Alice (Bollinger) Matthews and passed away on March 19, 2017 at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown at the age of 98 years 9 months and 9 days. She was united in marriage to Robert A. Rouse on June 5, 1937 in Ironton,...

Dorothy Emogene Brotherton

Dorothy Emogene Brotherton

Mar 18, 2017

Dorothy Emogene Brotherton was born February 7, 1923 at Fredericktown the daughter of Wade and Minnie (Johnson) McKinnis and passed away on March 18, 2017 at The Baptist Home in Ironton, Missouri at the age of 94 years. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Barbara Jean Brotherton, son Larry F. Brotherton, grandson Loren Brotherton Five (5) brothers...

Alice C. Whiteaker

Alice C. Whiteaker

Mar 13, 2017

Alice C. Whiteaker was born February 9, 1925 at Lake City, Arkansas the daughter of Theo and Katie (Barron) Nipper and passed away on March 13, 2017 at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown at the age of 92 years. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, son Ted Whiteaker, sisters Tressie Cleveland, Genevieve Williamson & Peggy Johnson and brother...

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