obituaries

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...

Jan 29, 2023

Barbara Anne Morgan, 79, of Washington, MO, passed away on Sunday January 29, 2023, after a multi-year struggle with ALS.

Barbara was born on February 12, 1943, to Barbara (Titus) and Joseph Holzmann in Newport, Rhode Island. The family moved to St. Louis, MO when she was a young girl. Barb's younger sisters Betty and Nancy were...

Jan 28, 2023

Donald "Doc" Nash of Beaufort, MO passed into heaven on January 28, 2023 at the age of 80 years. Doc was born in Gladden, MO to Hattie Mae (Watson) Nash and Wilbur Nash. He spent much of his working life at the Amexlead Mines where he served as president of the union. He later worked for Dorothy Stumpe and...

Jan 25, 2023

Elaine Eva Martin (Sweetapple), 90, of Pacific, formerly of Doniphan, passed away with her son and daughter-in-law at her side on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Elaine, daughter of George Rollo Sweetapple and his wife, Mary Magdaline (Hippeli), was born on August 29, 1932 in Erie, Pennsylvania.

After graduating from Mill Creek High School in Erie,...

Jan 25, 2023

Mitchell Duane Russell, 62, of Ballwin, MO passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his home in Labadie, MO after a hard fought battle against Leukemia (ALL).

Mitchell, son of Bobbie Joe Russell and Janett Russell (Stelmach) was born March 7, 1960 in St. Louis County, MO.

He was...

Jan 24, 2023

Donald L. Busch, 82, of Union, passed away, Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home in the comforting presence of his family.

On August 31, 1940, Don was born to the union of Curtis Busch and Irma (Renfro) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Don was united in marriage on December 30, 1983, to Joyce (Cooper) in...

Jan 19, 2023

Dixie Carol McKinney, 84, of Union, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the home of her daughter in St Charles.

Dixie, daughter of Roy McKinney and his wife, Edith (Vincent) was born in Saint Clair on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1938.

She was a graduate of Saint Clair High School where she excelled...

Jan 17, 2023

Seth Connor Riley, 27, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. On August 11, 1995, Seth was born in Columbus, Ohio. Seth enjoyed playing video games, fishing and camping. He was a coffee fanatic which came in handy when playing late night games. One of his favorite fandoms was "The Mandalorian". Most of all, Seth loved his...

Jan 16, 2023

Treasa Ann Selph (Hoemann), 58, of Gerald, passed away, Monday, January 16, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Washington in the comforting presence of her loving family.

On August 11, 1964, Treasa was born to the union of Roy Hoemann and Ruth (Breckenkamp) in Washington, Missouri.

She attended Union School District.

Treasa was a...

Jan 15, 2023

William Gray, 84, of St. Clair, passed away, Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home in the comforting presence of his family.

On August 28, 1938, William was born to the union of Robert Gray and Julie (Day) in Trion, Georgia.

William proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam, retiring after...

Jan 15, 2023

Linda Marlene Crider (Benson), 75, of Cuba, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Phelps Heath Hospital in Rolla.

Linda, daughter of Walter Benson and wife LaBerne (Curtie), was born November 30 , 1947 in East St. Louis, Illinois.

Linda married Gilbert Wynn Crider Sr., on April 5, 1968 in East Saint Louis, Illinois....

Jan 6, 2023

*DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER - SERVICE DATE HAS MOVED TO THURSDAY JAN. 26th*

Nicholas Wayne Nowlin, 38, of San Diego, California, previously of Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 6, 2023, at UC San Diego Medical Center.

On May 20, 1984, Nicholas was born to the union of Verban Nowlin...