obituaries

Jul 15, 2025

Richard "Dick" Malady of Union, Missouri, was born March 26, 1981, in St. Louis, Missouri; the son of Rodney Malady, Sr. and Barbara (Drennan) Boyland. Dick passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the age of 44 years.

Dick was united in marriage to Raynbow (Chambers) on New Year's Eve in 2018, and the couple shared...

Jul 10, 2025

Carolyn Marie (Williamson) Mooney, of rural Owensville, formerly of Troy, passed away at Hermann on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the age of 82. Daughter of William Houston and Margaret Strickland, she was born in Decatur, Alabama, on December 24, 1942.

She served in the United States Navy while stationed at Charleston, South Carolina, where she met...

Jul 10, 2025

Martin "Doc" Loyd of Union, Missouri, was born June 5, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri; the son of Milford Loyd and his wife, Dora (Nevills). Doc passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the age of 69 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Milford and Dora Loyd; and four siblings, Donna Thurmond, Don Loyd,...

Jul 9, 2025

Deana Lea (Schneider) Coontz of St. Clair, MO passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born October 20, 1966, in Washington, MO; the daughter of Duane Schneider and his wife, Ada (Rulo).

She was preceded in death by her parents, Duane and Ada Schneider; and one sister, Dawn Scott.

Deana...

Jul 7, 2025

Carl Dwight Kerr of Union, MO peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Monday July 7, 2025, at the age of 87 years.  Carl was born February 28, 1938, in Rutherford, TN; the son of Brown Kerr and his wife, Nannie D. (Pope).

Carl began his spiritual life at New Hope Baptist Church in TN., where...

Jul 5, 2025

Roger "Gene" Downey, 78, of St. Clair, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025.  He was born at the family home in St. Clair on October 10, 1946, to the union of Homer and Mayme (Hawkins) Downey.  He was united in marriage to Karen Halmich in St. Clair, on August 1, 1964.

Gene, as he was known...

Jul 5, 2025

Barbara Speer, 74, of St Clair, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 5, 2025.  She was born in Poway, California, on October 29, 1950, to Robert and Charlotte (Rouillard) Turner. She was united in marriage to Robert Speer, at his family home in Antonia, on December 12, 1968.

Barbara was 1968 graduate of Northwest High...

Jul 5, 2025

Joseph DiFatta, Jr., of Pacific, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 73.  He was born in St. Louis, on April 4, 1952, to Joseph and Ethel (Witt) DiFatta.  He married Christine (Fischer) in St. Louis, on April 2, 2003.

Joe, as he was known to family and friends, was a police officer...

Jul 1, 2025

Nancy Carole (Seefelt) Todd of Union, MO peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the age of 82 years. She was born November 26, 1942, in Trenton, NJ; the daughter of Albert Seefelt and his wife, Emma (Hartmeyer).

Nancy enjoyed reading, crocheting, and traveling.  She also liked going to the casino and playing bingo. Family time...

Jun 30, 2025

Betty Lee (Powell) Hamilton of Eureka, MO was born March 8, 1947, in St. Louis, MO; the daughter of Cecil Powell and Minnie (Compton) Powell. Betty passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 78 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Powell and Minnie Powell; one daughter, Tammy Snyder; four granddaughters:...

Jun 29, 2025

Anna Marie (Patke) Niederholtmeyer of Washington, MO passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the age of 85 years.  Anna was born March 3, 1940, in Villa Ridge, MO; the daughter of Edward Patke and his wife, Agnes (Schmidt).

Anna was united in marriage to Robert Niederholtmeyer on May 27, 1961, in Villa Ridge, MO.  She was...

Jun 25, 2025

Robert Jess Chitwood of Pacific, MO passed away surrounded by his family Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the age of 76 years.  He was born December 17, 1948, in St. Louis, MO; the son of Launie Chitwood and his wife, Roberta (Haldi).

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Launie and Roberta Chitwood; and four siblings:...

Jun 25, 2025

Dixie Dalton of St. Clair, MO was born September 17, 1939, in Clayton, MO; the daughter of Leonard Grenn and his wife, Helen (McDaniel). Dixie passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the age of 85 years.

Dixie received her education from Eureka High School and was united in marriage to Glen Dalton...

Jun 21, 2025

Sara Belle Epperson, age 90, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in St. Clair, MO.

She was born July 9, 1934, the daughter of Emin Virl and Mildred Cornelius Smith, one of eight siblings.

Sara loved spending time with her family, camping and living on the river and the lake....

Jun 19, 2025

Steven Borreson, 25, of St. Clair, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025.  He was born to the union of Christopher and Amy (McDaniel) Borreson on December 8, 1999, in West Plains. He was united in marriage to Katelyn Valley on February 25, 2025.

Steven was employed at Canam Steel in Washington. In his leisure time he...

Jun 11, 2025

Susan "Sue" Elizabeth Oglesby of Gerald, MO was born December 2, 1956, in St. Louis, MO; the daughter of Billie (Arnold) and her husband, John Ferguson.  Sue passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 68 years.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Billie and John Ferguson; and three...

Jun 7, 2025

Jessica "Jessie" Lynn Mesey of Cameron, MO was born May 19, 1992, in Alamogordo, NM; the daughter of Bryan Mesey and Gina Schmittler.  Jessie departed this earthly life surrounded by her family Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the age of 33 years.

Jessie received her education from Union High School in Union and had worked as a...

May 26, 2025

Michael Reed, of Winfield, formerly from Hermann, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the age of 81.  He was born in Greenville, Ohio, on July 26, 1943, son of Russell and Lillian (Ingle) Reed.  He married Beverly "Carol" Prater, December 31, 1983.

He was proud of his nearly 50 years of sobriety.  Mike volunteered for...

May 25, 2025

Victoria Bolin-Whittley, 72, of Villa Ridge, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was born on March 1, 1953, daughter of Bufford and Ruth Adams.

Victoria attended the St Louis Police Academy and served the City of St Louis as a police officer 1983-1985. She was then employed at Lever Brothers as a security officer, where...

May 15, 2025

David O. Sailors of St. Louis, MO passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 63 years.  He was born November 3, 1961, in Little Rock, AR; the son of Watson Sailors and his wife, Betty (Tanner).

David enjoyed singing, playing guitar, and fishing.  He loved his family and cherished the time spent with his...