obituaries

Mar 7, 2023

Kenneth "Ken" John Washburn of Washington, MO was born May 2, 1938 in Chicago, IL; the son of George Washburn and his wife, Doris (Jacksoniak).  Ken passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 84 years.  He received his education from Northwestern University in Evanston, Il. where he was president his senior year of his fraternity, Sigma...

Mar 3, 2023

Lilly "Mitzi" Miller (Shafferkoetter), 92, of Union passed away, Friday, March 3, 2023 in St. Clair.

Lilly, daughter of T.R. Roy Shafferkoetter and wife Edith (Holt) was born December 25, 1930 in Union.

On March 10, 1951 she was united in marriage to Joseph "Bob" Miller in Union.

Lilly was a long-time member...

Mar 2, 2023

Tracy Martin Skiles I, 48, of Bland, passed away, unexpectedly, Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur.

He was born November 25, 1974, to the union of Steve Skiles and Mary (Schlossnagel) in Potosi, Missouri.

On March 22, 2003, Tracy was united in marriage to Bettina (Miller) at Bem Church in Bem,...

Feb 28, 2023

Marilyn Ellison Butts, 87, of Las Vegas, NV formerly of Jefferson City, MO passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at her residence.

Marilyn Jeanine Ellison, the only child of Floyd and Roberta (Rowland) Ellison, was born in St. Clair, MO on May 27,1935. She was selected to represent her hometown's Fourth Grade in the 1945...

Feb 27, 2023

George F. Wiemann of Union, MO was born August 3, 1943 in St. Louis, MO; the son of George Wiemann Sr. and his wife, Hazel (Craft).  George passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 79 years. He was united in marriage to Karen (Zatorski) on May 26, 1983 in Las Vegas, NV. and the couple made...

Feb 25, 2023

Guy Gabriel Cornu, 82, of Gerald passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Washington.

Guy, son of Willeam Cornu and wife Simone (Caffiot) was born January 3, 1941 in Manosgue, France.

On November 23, 1990 he was united in marriage to Jane Fennewald in St. Louis.

He began his career as a Hair...

Feb 23, 2023

Bonita "Bonnie" Edwards, 52, of Sullivan, passed away, Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis.

Bonnie was born on June 13, 1970, in St. Louis to the union of Frank R. Edwards and Carolyn E. (Swanstrom).

Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she very much-loved spending time with...

Feb 23, 2023

Carol Sue Generally of Union, MO was born June 12, 1947 in Washington, MO; the daughter of Clyde Kelly and his wife, Winnie (Curtis).  Carol passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the age of 75 years.  She was baptized and raised at Pacific Baptist Church in Pacific, MO. She graduated from Washington High School before receiving her Registered...

Feb 21, 2023

MaryAnn Haines (nee Laubinger) of Union, MO was born March 25, 1959 in Washington, MO; the daughter of Donald Laubinger and his wife, Cathryn (nee McGee).  MaryAnn passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 63 years.  She received her education from Union High School, graduating in the class of 1977.  MaryAnn was united in marriage to...

Feb 21, 2023

James "Jim" B. Parsons III of Washington, MO was born April 14, 1936 in St. Louis, MO; the son of James B. Parsons Jr. and his wife, Ruth (nee Cox).  Jim passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 86 years.  He was united in marriage to Catherine "Kitty" Moon on December 31, 1955 in Waterloo, Il. ...

Feb 21, 2023

Thomas Michael Stanfield, 53, passed away on February 21, 2023 after a lengthy battle with Guillain-Barre Syndrome and throat cancer.  He ran a good race.  A courageous warrior.  Suffered much, but did not complain.  Now he celebrates THE VICTORY!

"Death is the greatest feast on the road to heaven."  -Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Thomas is survived by...

Feb 20, 2023

Nancy Luella Landis (nee Harris) was born March 14, 1934 in Morristown, NJ; the daughter of James Harris and his wife, Elsie (nee Drahosh).  Nancy passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at the age of 88 years.   She moved to Wahalla, SC at the age of 13 years and received her education from the area.  She graduated from Furman...

Feb 19, 2023

Larry W. Smith of St. Clair, MO passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the age of 74 years.  Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Larry H. Smith and his wife, Dorothy (nee Baer); his wife, Barbara Smith (nee English); three children: Robert "Rocky" Wood, Eric Wood, and Jacqueline Davis; and three siblings: David Smith, Gary Smith,...

Feb 14, 2023

Linda Sue Boyer (Johnston), 74, of Washington, passed away, Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Grandview Health Care Center in Washington.

On July 12, 1948, Linda was born to the union of Vernon Johnston and Alice (Wegener) in St. Louis, Missouri.

She attended the Ellisville School District.

Linda was of the Baptist faith and...

Feb 14, 2023

Jack B. Womble of Sullivan, MO was born October 9, 1929 in Wetumpka, AL.; the son of James Womble and his wife, Ora (nee Thorton).  Jack passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the age of 93 years.  He was united in marriage to Myrtle Sergeant on May 13, 1970. He was employed at Modern Moving Piano Company before...

Feb 14, 2023

Lawrence Dan Courtway, 68, of Sullivan, passed away, Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan.

On August 25, 1954, Lawrence was born to the union of Raymond Courtway and Corine (Courtway) in Washington, Missouri.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Corene Courtway; seven brothers, Joe Courtway, Henry Courtway...

Feb 14, 2023

Thomas O. Jewett, 73, of Pacific, Missouri passed away Tuesday February 14, 2023. Tom was born on April 6, 1949 in Belleville, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Laura "Laurie" (Lloyd); their children: Sean Jewett, Jeff Jewett, Rob (Venessa) Riegler, and Lindsy (Scott) Hendricks; his sister, Bonnie Bauer; and proud Papa Tom to Lyla and Charlotte Hendricks and...

Feb 5, 2023

Tyler Allen Felps, 29, of Washington, passed away, Sunday, February 5, 2023.

On October 2, 1993, Tyler was born to the union of Woodrow "Allen" Felps III and Teri Bennett in St. Louis, Missouri.

Tyler attended Washington High School.

He had a successful career as a manager at Rothschild's and over the  years...

Feb 2, 2023

Mary Beth Matthews (nee DeClue) of St. Clair, MO passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the age of 63 years.  Mary was born in Washington, MO on June 9, 1959; the daughter of David DeClue and his wife, Mary (nee Sohn).  Mary enjoyed fishing, camping, dancing, and drinking Fireball.  She was at her happiest when she was spending...

Jan 29, 2023

Billy Lee Steen, 76, of St. Charles, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, in the comforting presence of his loving family.

On October 21, 1946, Billy was born to the union of William Steen and Florence (White) in Sullivan, Missouri.

Billy proudly served his country in the United States Army & Air Force as well...