obituaries

Dec 8, 2016

Allen Phillips, 67, of Union passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 at his home. Mr. Phillips, son of Dale and Bernice Phillips was born April 2, 1949 in Salem, Illinois. On June 6, 1971, he was united in marriage to Cathy Whitaker in Salem, Illinois. Mr. Phillips served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War....

Dec 3, 2016

Rosa May Copling nee Miller, 77, of Lonedell passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 in Chesterfield. She was born May 25, 1939 in Washington County, Missouri, daughter of William Miller and wife Nellie May nee Pennock. Rose and Herb were married on February 20, 1955.  Reaching nearly 58 years of marriage, they were only separated by Herb's death on...

Nov 30, 2016

William F. Fuller, 81, of Lonedell passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Sullivan. Mr. Fuller, son of the late Laurel Fuller and wife Fannie Mae nee Griffen was born November 23, 1935 in St. Louis City, Missouri. On February 18, 1956 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Hall in Yuma, Arizona. He served the National Guard of...

Nov 21, 2016

Logan R. Whisenhunt, 17, of Union passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 in St. Louis. Logan was born August 17, 1999 in Sullivan, Missouri, son of Adam Whisenhunt and Shonna Strube. Logan was a student at Union High School where he was part of the wrestling team and a player on the baseball team.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the...

Nov 20, 2016

Ashley Marie Holden, 23, of Lonedell passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at her home. Ashley, daughter of Michael Holden Sr. and wife Lisa nee Ashworth was born June 27, 1993 in St. Louis. Ashley was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ruth Holden and her grandfather, John Bay. She is survived by her parents, Michael Sr. and Lisa...

Nov 17, 2016

Coralie Lippold nee Branson, 86, of Leslie passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 in Washington. Mrs. Lippold was born August 16, 1930, the daughter of the late Ansley Branson and Lura nee Shoop. She was born in Dixon, Illinois and raised in South St. Louis. Coralie attended Lindenwood College where she met her future husband, Norwood, of Shurtleff College...

Nov 16, 2016

Steven L. Canziani, 58 of Warrenton, formerly of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in St. Peters. Mr. Canziani, son of the late Mario and Georgia Canziani was born September 15, 1958 in St. Louis. On October 12, 2007, he was united in marriage to Linda Newman in Union. Mr. Canziani was a member of the Sons...

Nov 7, 2016

William Young Jr., 82, of Bridgeton formerly of New York passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 in St. James. Mr. Young, son of William Young Sr. and wife Eleanor (Callanan) was born July 31, 1934 in Manhattan, New York. Private Young served the United States Air Force from November 2, 1953 to September 4, 1957. He served in the...

Nov 3, 2016

Eulah "Cricket" Smith nee Gentry, 74 of St. Peters passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 in St. Peters. Mrs. Smith, daughter of Richard Gentry and wife Ethel nee Russom was born April 18, 1942 in Hayti, Missouri. On May 30, 1969 she was united in marriage to John Smith in St. Louis. She was loved by many and will...

Oct 31, 2016

Terrance "Tee" Davis, 29, of Jefferson City formerly of Union passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 in Jefferson City. Terrance, son of Michael Clark and Shana Davis was born March 20, 1987 in Washington, Missouri. In his spare time, he enjoyed Catfishing. He was a loving father and caring person. Spending time with family and friends was important him. ...

Oct 26, 2016

Elsie Lenora Pope, 51, of Villa Ridge passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in Pacific. Ms. Pope, daughter of Frederick G. Pope and wife Patsy R. nee Hults was born April 10, 1965 in Washington, Missouri. She enjoyed bingo, singing and The Gaither Gospel Band. Elsie was preceded in death by her father, Frederick G. Pope and her sister-in-law,...

Oct 23, 2016

Gary Wayne Barker, 61, of Villa Ridge passed away Monday, October 23, 2016 at his home. Mr. Barker, son of Paul Ivan Barker and Marilynn Jeanette nee Martin was born March 9, 1955 in Kirkwood, Missouri. In his spare time, he loved wood carving making owls and different faces. Mr. Barker was preceded in death by his father, Paul...

Oct 7, 2016

Luther Ray Ira Burns, 44, of Cuba passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at his home. Mr. Burns, son of Bruce Burns and Anna Mae Padgett was born January 5, 1972 in Sullivan. Luther enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting and mechanic work. Mr. Burns was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Burns and wife Sondra; grandparents, Luther and...

Sep 11, 2016

William "Bill" Rhinehart, 95, of St. Clair passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at his home. Mr. Rhinehart, son of the late Melvin Rhinehart and wife Laura Ferryman was born March 7, 1921 in Springfield, Ohio. On August 16, 1991 he was united in marriage to Linda in Union. Bill was worked at Chrysler in Fenton in electrical repair...

Sep 3, 2016

William "Bill" A. Turley, 87, of Washington passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Creve Coeur, Missouri after a short illness. Mr. Turley, son of the late Elvis Turley and wife Verda nee Phillips was born July 18, 1929 in Sacramento, Kentucky. Bill grew up on a farm in Sacramento, KY and later went on to serve his country...

Sep 3, 2016

Johnie Eugene Hawkins Jr., 32, of St. Clair passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 in St. Clair. Johnie was born September 8, 1983 in Washington, son of Johnie Eugene Hawkins Sr. and Ruth Ann (Padgett) Hawkins. On November 15, 2008 he was united in marriage to Meagan Moise in St. Clair. Johnie received his education at Washington High School....

Aug 30, 2016

Ronald E. Brower, 67, of Washington passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at his home. Mr. Brower, son of the late Edward Brower and wife Helen nee Kethcart was born September 18, 1948 in West Plains, Missouri. Mr. Brower proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969 receiving an honorable...

Aug 28, 2016

Jami Lea Reilly, 29, of St. Clair passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at her home. Jami, daughter of Gilbert and Bobbi DeWitt was born April 13, 1987 in St. Louis. She is survived by four children, Chesni Jones, Tawni Jones, Jase Jones and Drake Jones; her mother, Bobbi DeWitt of St. Clair; her father, Gilbert DeWitt and wife...

Aug 25, 2016

Life Reflections

Thomas Douglas Harding was born in Washington, Missouri on June 12, 1950. He was the oldest of six children, born to The Union of Sadie and Howard Harding. His parents, three siblings Pamela, Connie and Johnny preceded him in death. Tom attended Meramec Valley High School in Pacific, Missouri and graduated in May,...

Aug 21, 2016

Roy A. Lussow, 86, of Union passed away, Sunday, August 21, 2016 in St. Louis. Mr. Lussow, son of the late Wilbur Lussow and wife Thelma nee Hudgins was born March 1, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. On February 2, 1953 he was united in marriage to Ruth "Lee" Combs in Franklin Park. Illinois. Roy retired as Vice President of...