obituaries

Apr 22, 2024

Mark "Marky" Dewayne Harrison, Jr. of Washington, MO was born May 27, 2002 in Sullivan, MO; the son of Mark Harrison, Sr. and Felicia (Nugent) Long.  Marky passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 22, 2024 at the age of 21 years.

As a young man, Marky played baseball, soccer, and basketball.  He loved hanging out with his friends...

Apr 19, 2024

Susan "Sue" Marie (Wikman) Gay was born April 1, 1956 in Muskegon, Michigan; the daughter of Howard and Esther (Lillmars) Wikman.  Sue passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at the age of 68 years.

Sue graduated from Muskegon High School and then completed her nursing training. She began her career as an LPN, working in a variety...

Apr 18, 2024

Wanda Woodruff, 69, of St. Clair, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 12, 1955, the daughter of Paul Prince, Sr. and Reba (White).

She was united in marriage to Larry Woodruff, Sr. at Bethel Baptist Church on June 14, 1975. Wanda was employed as a...

Apr 18, 2024

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Mike McDonough, 82, of Eureka, MO passed away in the presence of his loving family on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on November 3, 1941. He was the first son of Bernard McDonough and his wife Cecilia Jowdy McDonough.

He was united in marriage to Gail...

Apr 16, 2024

Steve Pilgram of Labadie, MO passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at the age of 79 years.  He was born April 20, 1944 in Maryland Heights, MO; the son of Benedict "Ben" Pilgram and his wife, Loretta (Clemonds).

Steve received his education from Maryland Heights High School and was employed as a carpenter in...

Apr 15, 2024

Eddie Lee Jolliff of Leslie, MO was born June 6, 1941 in Birch Tree, MO; the son of Homer Jolliff and Tressie (Davis) Jolliff.  Eddie passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at the age of 82 years. Eddie was baptized in the Nazarene Church in West Plains, MO.  He received his education from Woodruff High School in Peoria, IL.  ...

Apr 13, 2024

Jan Palmer, nee Holliday, 74, of Union, passed away in Washington on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  She was born February 20, 1950, in Washington, MO; the daughter of Lawrence Holiday and Bertha (Crider) Holliday.

Jan had worked as a custodian at the Union High School for thirty-six years before her retirement. She was a member of the...

Apr 6, 2024

Ann Lucille (Bigley) Wideman of Sullivan, MO was born December 27, 1944 in San Juan, Puerto Rico; the daughter of Melvin Bigley and his wife, Josefina (Gomez).  Ann passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the age of 79 years.

Ann received her associate degree from East Central College in Union and was...

Apr 2, 2024

"The memory of the just is blessed"     - Proverbs 10:9

Having finished his mission here, Jim Tullock gloriously departed this world on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, to enter his Eternal Home! He left his robe of flesh to join Jesus in a place where his heart and treasure await.  Jim was a stranger and a pilgrim while...

Mar 30, 2024

Darrell Spencer Kearns of Pacific, MO was born August 16, 1946 in Bonne Terre, MO; the son of Merlin Kearns and Viola (Gilliam) Madison. Darrell passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the age of 77 years.

He received his education from Crystal City High School in Crystal City, MO.  Darrell was united...

Mar 29, 2024

Jeremy Michael Nixon of New Haven, MO passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 29, 2024 at the age of 38 years.  Jeremy was born February 13, 1986 in Hermann, MO; the son of Chris Nixon and his wife, Bonnie (Lansford).

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Bob and Shelby Nixon, and Charlie and Norma Lansford Sr....

Mar 22, 2024

Benjamin "Ben" Louis Gadcke of Beaufort, MO passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 22, 2024 at the age of 31 years.  Ben was born August 23, 1992 in St. Louis, MO; the son of Dan Gadcke and Linda (Walkenhorst) Helmig.

Ben received his education from Union High School, graduating with the class of 2011.  He worked as a...

Mar 21, 2024

Paula Kay (Crafton) Pagan of Beaufort, MO was born December 11, 1966 in St. Louis, MO; the daughter of Jay Crafton and his wife, Pauline (Ross).  Paula passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the age of 57 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Pagan on March 20, 2022; her parents, Jay and...

Mar 20, 2024

Brenda Sue (Pepmueller) Hoemann of Marthasville, MO was born December 13, 1952 in Washington, MO; the daughter of Roland Pepmueller and his wife, Esther (Biermann).  Brenda passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the age of 71 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Esther Pepmueller; and one brother, Ron Pepmueller.

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Mar 17, 2024

Sylvia Mary (Guittar) Wells of New Haven, MO was born April 23, 1947 in St. Louis, MO; the daughter of Earl Guittar and his wife, Dolores (Henderson).  Sylvia passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the age of 76 years.

Sylvia loved her family and she doted on her grandchildren especially.  She also loved to read, sew,...

Mar 16, 2024

Carol Sue (Kelley) Kamper, 80, of Union, MO passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 peacefully at her home surrounded by family.  Carol was born March 16, 1944 in Washington, MO; the daughter of Carmen Kelley and his wife, Edna (Jenkins).  She was united in marriage to David W. Kamper on February 6, 1960 and the couple spent 64 wonderful...

Mar 15, 2024

Brenda Ann (Bennett) Maune of Leslie, MO was born September 8, 1949 in St. Louis, MO; the daughter of Russell Bennett and his wife, Eldora Porter.  Brenda passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 in the comfort of her home at the age of 74 years.

Brenda had a great sense of humor and always had a way...

Mar 15, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Humphries of Robertsville, MO was born September 22, 1955 in St. Louis, MO; the son of Junior Humphries and his wife, Louise (Shelton).  Larry passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 15, 2024 at the age of 68 years.

Larry loved hunting and fishing, particularly at Clearwater Lake in Piedmont, MO. He also enjoyed riding...

Mar 14, 2024

Benjamin "Ben" Downey of St. Clair, MO was born June 24, 1966 in Washington, MO; the son of Elmer Downey and his wife, Maudie (Sohn).  Ben passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the age of 57 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Maudie Downey; and two sisters: Carolyn DeClue...

Mar 12, 2024

Susan Rose Stout, of Leslie, MO passed away in St. Louis at the age of 67, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.  She was born in St. Louis, on December 14, 1956, to the union of Kenneth Cool and Loretta (nee Pingolt) Cool.

Susan was united in marriage to Hilary Stout, Jr.  Together they owned and operated H&S...