obituaries

Dec 24, 2025

Helen Marie (Trokey) Meyer of Highlandville, Missouri, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the age of 83 years.

She was born August 20, 1942, in Franklin County, Missouri; the daughter of Robert Trokey and Helen (Smith). Helen graduated from St. Clair High School, working in a factory before starting a family with Bernard Meyer. Her...

Dec 21, 2025

Rita Marie (Kaemmerer) Byrnes of Union, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the age of 76 years. She was born November 9, 1949; the daughter of Clifford Kaemmerer and his wife, Lillian (Butery).

Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Byrnes; her parents, Clifford and Lillian Kaemmerer; and one brother, Jerry Kaemmerer....

Dec 16, 2025

Skylar Ann Hazel, of St. Louis, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the age of 25. She was born in Wentzville on March 13, 2000, to Homer and Jessica (Dobsch) Hazel.

Sky, as she was known by family and friends, was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 2018. After High School, she continued...

Dec 12, 2025

Eddie Lavell Edwards, 66 of Park Hills passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, in St. Charles.

Eddie, son of Frank Edwards and wife Christine (Gentry) was born February 22, 1959, in St. Louis.

On June 10, 2013, he was united in marriage to Dawn Barbier in St. Francois County, Missouri.

Eddie had a...

Dec 11, 2025

Linda Sue (LaChance) Gann of Pacific, Missouri, peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born October 29, 1951, in Belleville, Illinois.

Linda was united in marriage to the love of her life, Sherman Gann, on December 31, 1970, and they were blessed...

Dec 7, 2025

Harold Paul Siebert, of Union, formerly of Washington, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 73.  He was born at Poplar Bluff on September 15, 1953, the son of Leonard and Isabella (Brauer) Siebert.

Harold received his education as a drug and alcohol rehabilitation counselor and worked in that field for most of his...

Dec 4, 2025

Betty Jane (Klingsick) Westhoelter of Union, Missouri, peacefully passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the age of 82 years. Betty was born April 14, 1943, in Washington, Missouri; the daughter of Marvin Klingsick and his wife, Viola (Dingerson).

Betty received her education from Washington High School. On May 5, 1962, she was united in marriage to...

Nov 26, 2025

Patricia Ann Beard, 86, of Washington, passed away in New Haven on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. She was born in the family home in rural Troy, Ohio, on January 15, 1939, the daughter of Donald and Marie (Leopard) Neff.

Prior to moving to Missouri from Ohio with her family in 1981, she operated a fruit market, raising...

Nov 24, 2025

Dale Everett Busse of Sullivan, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 64 years. He was born February 4, 1961, in Sullivan; the son of Wilbert Busse and his wife, Minnie (Doyle).

Dale received his education from Sullivan High School and was employed as a diesel mechanic. He was an avid car...

Nov 16, 2025

Harry Herbert, Jr., of Gerald, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born in St. Louis on May 19, 1944, to the union of Harry Herbert, Sr., and his wife, Bertha (Cox) Herbert.

In 1966, just short of his 22nd birthday, Harry was drafted and inducted into the United...

Nov 16, 2025

Devon Patrick McNew of Washington, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 28 years after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 30, 1997, in Sullivan, Missouri; the son of Shawn McNew and his wife, Amanda (O'Connor).

Devon was united in marriage to Melanie (Heimann) on October 10, 2020, at Meramec...

Nov 13, 2025

Kim Painter Turnbaugh, 67, died Nov. 13, 2025, at Pacific Care Center in Pacific, Missouri. A proud Nana and mother, she loved cooking and spending time with her family.

She was born March 8, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri; the daughter of Hugh V. "John" and Jeffoline Painter.

She attended Parkway North High School, graduating...

Nov 9, 2025

Patty Sue (Potter) Prongue of Beaufort, Missouri, was born July 24, 1960, in St. Charles, Missouri; the daughter of Cary Potter and his wife, Alberta (Saale). Patty passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 65 years.

Patty was preceded in death by her parents, Cary and Alberta Potter; two brothers, Dale Potter and Dennis...

Nov 9, 2025

Lisa Herring of Union, Missouri, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 59. She and her twin sister (Laura) were born in Oak Park, Illinois, October 6, 1966; the daughters of Robert (Bob) Kee and wife, Beatrice (Bea) (Haack).

She was united in marriage to William (Bill) Herring in Eureka...

Nov 9, 2025

Emmilee Lauren Akers of Union, Missouri, was born December 7, 1995, in Alton, Illinois. She passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 29 years.

Emmilee received her education from East Central College and was extremely proud of her diploma. Despite many challenges throughout life, Emmilee always remained resilient...

Nov 8, 2025

Andrew "Drew" James Hart of Union, Missouri, was born July 6, 1962, in Boulder, Colorado; the son of Gilbert Hart and his wife, Sharon (Perkins). Drew peacefully passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the age of 63 years.

Drew received his education from Washington High School, where he excelled in sports, particularly football. He was united...

Nov 8, 2025

Kenneth Morgan Evans, 83, of St. Clair, Missouri, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in St. Louis.

He was born on January 7, 1942, in Kennett, Missouri, the son of William Elco Evans and Miva (Morgan) Evans. Brother to Christine Turner and William (Bill) Evans. They were...

Nov 6, 2025

John Anthony Mooney of rural Owensville, formerly of Troy, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 84 years. He was born March 6, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri; the son of Anthony and Stella Mooney.

John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Carolyn Mooney, on July 10, 2025; his...

Nov 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Curtis Ira Wright. A devoted father, husband, Navy veteran, and proud blue-collar man, who left this world on November 1st, 2025 at the age of 64.

Curtis built his life on hard work, faith, and family. A man of few words but strong convictions, he spent...

Oct 28, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Sue Cook-Watson of St. Clair, Missouri, was born March 16, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri. Patty peacefully left this world to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the age of 66 years.

Patty received her education from St. Clair High School and East Central College, earning a degree in building construction...