obituaries

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...

Aug 14, 2016

Angela Marie Powell nee Boldt, 38, of Union passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Powell, daughter of David Boldt and Vickie Borgetti nee Guthrie was born December 18, 1977 in Sullivan. On March 10, 2005 she was united in marriage to Larry Powell in Hermann. She is survived by her husband, Larry Powell of Union;...

Aug 13, 2016

Alma Genevieve Nappier, nee Anderson, 97, of Gray Summit passed away August 13, 2016. Mrs. Nappier, daughter of the late Connie and Clara (nee Farrow) Anderson was born March 11, 1919 in St. Louis, MO. On December 25, 1938 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, George Lee Nappier in Kirkwood, MO. She...

Aug 12, 2016

Alfred "Al" J. Baker, 84, of Union passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 in Chesterfield. Mr. Baker, son of the late Sam Baker and wife Ruby nee Barter was born May 6, 1932 in Asherville, MO. Mr. Baker served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, receiving an honorable discharge in 1954. On November 9,...

Aug 3, 2016

Catherine "Cathy" Joyce Bolin nee Rushing, 57 of Sullivan passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 in St. Louis. Cathy was born April 30, 1959, daughter of Gene Rushing and Barbara nee Hurt. Cathy was employed at Paramount Head Wear in Bourbon for 11 years until moving to Ace Manufacturing in Sullivan where she was employed for 15 years. She...

Jul 31, 2016

Amelia "Mia" Rielle Buchanan, 3, of Union passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 in St. Louis. Amelia was born July 11, 2013 in Washington, daughter of Adam Buchanan and wife Ranell nee Jacobs. Mommy's Little Mia Monster and Daddy's Little Girl.  Her favorite color was orange, she loved swimming, camping and being in the outdoors. Her favorite prayer: Now...

Jul 30, 2016

Carole Sue Clerk Heide left her earthly home to be received into the arms of her Heavenly Father on July 30, 2016, at the age of 83. She is survived by her son Robert Karl (Darlene Sue Clark) Heide and daughter Kara Sue Heide, five grandchildren; Susan Jean Heide-(Wesley Laverne)Wexell, Robert Paul Henry (Alicia Suzanne Bell) Heide, Scott Allen...

Jul 30, 2016

Patricia A. Hefti, 81, of Largo Florida passed away July 30, 2016 in Largo, Florida. Mrs. Hefti, daughter of the late Ervin Scheske Sr. and wife Elsie nee Gregory was born October 29, 1934 in St. Louis. Mrs. Hefti received her education at St. Clair High School graduating class of 1953. Mrs. Hefti was preceded in death by her...

Jul 21, 2016

William "Bubba" Gary Beasley, 56, of Union passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 in Washington. Mr. Beasley, son of the late Woodrow Beasley and Wanda nee Dees was born November 13, 1959 in Winter Haven, Florida. He was an avid fan of all sports, taking in hockey, football and especially the Cardinals. He worked at Gateway Excrusions in Union...

Jul 13, 2016

Todd Davonte Bryant, 22, of Union passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in St. Louis. Mr. Bryant, son of Gordon Bryant and Jessica Jones was born May 27, 1994 in New Haven Connecticut. Todd attended public schools in Cuba and received Honors throughout his education. He worked as a Die Setter for Gateway Excrusions in Union. Todd is survived...

Jul 11, 2016

Albert "Big Al" L. Hufendick Jr., 68, of Union passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at his home. Mr. Hufendick, son of the late Albert Hufendick Sr. and Mary nee Nettles was born December 26, 1947 in St. Louis. Mr. Hufendick proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving two tours in Vietnam and receiving a Purple...

Jul 5, 2016

Zachary "Zack" Ryan Rigger of Foristell, formerly of Festus passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in Fenton. Zack, son of Clinton Rigger and Tina Rigger nee Williams was born June 15, 1983 in Festus. Zack received his education at Festus High School graduating class of 2001. He was an avid gun enthusiast enjoying hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Zack...