obituaries

Feb 18, 2025

Helen Virginia Warren was born on March 31, 1932 at Madison County, Missouri the daughter of Ernest and Evalyn Anthony and passed away on February 18, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Festus, Missouri at the age of 92 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Warren whom she was united in marriage to...

Feb 17, 2025

Iona Maxine Sheppard was born on August 27, 1941 at Fredericktown the daughter of Cecil and Patricia (Emmett) Sheppard and passed away on February 17, 2025 at Fredericktown at the age of 83 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Ronnie Sheppard and Donny Sheppard.

She is survived by three sons...

Feb 13, 2025

Matt Marshall was born on December 15, 1967, at Fredericktown, the son Richard Marshall and Nancy Sue Myers, and passed away on February 13, 2025, at the age of 57 years.

Matt was preceded in death by his parents, and two (2) brothers, Jason Marshall, and Erik Marshall.

Matt is survived by his wife Tracey...

Feb 9, 2025

David Brotherton was born on June 30, 1969, at Perryville, Missouri, the son of Larry "Boe" and Mary Jane Brotherton, and passed away on February 9, 2025, at the age of 55 years.

David was preceded in death by his father, Larry "Boe" Brotherton, grandparents, Vernon and Pearline Brotherton, Hubert and Helen Taylor, and grandchildren, Madelyn Pickert,...

Jan 24, 2025

Glenda Mae "Birdie" Tinsley was born October 23, 1938 at St. Francois County, Missouri and passed away at the age of 86 years on January 24, 2025 at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown, Missouri.

She was the daughter of Alfred Samuel & Helen Wright Thomure.

Glenda was united in marriage to Daniel "Boone" Tinsley May...

Jan 23, 2025

Janis Lee Elders was born on May 14, 1956, at St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Ralph and Ruby Koller, and passed away on January 23, 2025, at the age of 68 years.

Janis was preceded in death by her parents, one (1) son, Robert Elders Jr., and one (1) brother, Wayne Koller.

Janis is...

Jan 22, 2025

Van Steven "Butch" Gunter, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri, and was preceded in death by his first wife Darlene (Weston) Gunter, his parents Van E. Gunter, Geneva K. Gunter, his siblings Kathy L. Stover, Vickie L. Clements, nephews Artie Gunter, Jeffery L. Robertson and two half brothers Evertt Gunter and...

Jan 22, 2025

Paul Leslie Hammond was born June 19, 1940 in Santa Maria Columbia S.A. and passed away January 22, 2025 in Fredericktown, MIssouri.

He was the son of Harvey Edward and Georgiena Lisette (Mott) Hammond.

Paul was united in marriage to Janet Elaine East on October 19, 1963 at the First Baptist Church in Fredericktown, Missouri...

Jan 21, 2025

Connie Sue "Coach" Hall was born on June 20, 1949, at Ironton, Missouri, the daughter of Bob and Dorothy Homan, and passed away on January 21, 2025, at the age of 75 years.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents.

Connie is survived by her husband Clifford Hall Jr., who she married on May...

Jan 19, 2025

Patricia Jane Shilt was born on February 21, 1933, the daughter of Harry and Mattie Green, and passed away on January 19, 2025, at the age of 91 years.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John Phillip Shilt, who she married on July 29, 1966, at Granite City, Illinois, and five (5) siblings,...

Jan 11, 2025

Bruce E. Whitener was born on June 8, 1962, at Fredericktown, the son of Bob and Marilyn Whitener, and passed away on January 11, 2025, at the age of 62 years.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents.

Bruce is survived by his wife Vicki Whitener, who he married on February 4, 1996, three...

Jan 11, 2025

Orie Leonard Pogue was born on June 18, 1933, at Fredericktown, the son of Glover and Laura (Huff) Pogue, and passed away on January 11, 2025, at the age of 91 years.

Orie was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Charlene (Steeber) Pogue, who he married on June 8, 1957, at Fredericktown, two (2) sons,...

Jan 10, 2025

Catherine Sue Starkey was born on October 1, 1960, at Farmington, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Sarah (Howell) Reever, and passed away on January 10, 2025, at the age of 64 years.

Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, and her first husband Joey Hampton.

Catherine is survived by her husband Harold Lee...

Jan 9, 2025

Melvin Cecil Starkey was born on December 8, 1938, at Marquand, Missouri, the son of Roy Cecil and Nellie Mae Starkey, and passed away on January 9, 2025, at the age of 86 years.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, one (1) sister, Mary Jane Stonehouse, and two (2) brothers, Marvin Starkey, and Bob Starkey....

Jan 5, 2025

Michael W. Sheets was born on September 4, 1949, at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the son of William Sheets and Katherine Eaves, and passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 75 years.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, one (1) sister, Karen Sheets, and one (1) step-mother, Vee Sheets.

Mike is...

Jan 2, 2025

Connie Sue Lindsey was born on August 21, 1975 at St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of James "Jim" and Brenda (Hochstatter) Weekley and passed at on January 2, 2025 at Fredericktown at the age of 49 years.

She was preceded in death by her father Jim Weekley.

She is survived by her mother Brenda Weekley,...

Dec 31, 2024

Sharon Delores Keith was born June 16, 1942 in Zion, Missouri, the daughter of Elmer and Stella Elizabeth (Henson) Settle and passed away on December 31, 2024 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 82 years.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Alvin Settle and Raymond Settle. Sharon is survived by her...

Dec 29, 2024

Kevin Darnell Roberts, son of Don and Diane Roberts, was born on March 31, 1964, in St. Louis, Missouri, and passed away on December 29, 2024, in Farmington, Missouri, at the age of 60.

Kevin is survived by his parents, Donald Eugene and Diane Kay Roberts, and his wife, Denise (Allred) Roberts, whom he married in 1986...

Dec 26, 2024

Trumann James Deese was born on December 28, 2023 at St. Louis, Missouri the son of Jessika Matthews and Payton Deese and passed away on December 26, 2024 at Salem, Missouri.

Trumann is survived by his parents, maternal grandparents Jeff and Dawn Matthews, paternal grandparents Jennifer and Clayton Deese, brother Memphis Smothers, sisters Aspyn Smothers, Willow Smothers,...

Dec 25, 2024

Tracy Dianne White was born on January 28, 1975, at Harvey, Illinois, the daughter of Judy (Kenneth) Leonard and Leslie (Beth) White, and passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 49 years.

Tracy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Nancy and Toman Whyte, and Irma Utsinger.

Tracy is survived by her...