obituaries

Feb 7, 2016

Brittany "Bumble Bee" Dawn Dietrich, 29 of Union passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 in St. Louis. Ms. Dietrich, daughter of Bryant Dietrich and Dana Dietrich nee Prater was born August 14, 1986 in St. Louis. She generously volunteered her time as a cook at the St. Patrick's Center in St. Louis. Ms. Dietrich was preceded in...

Feb 5, 2016

Charles Ring, 59 of Villa Ridge passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at his home. Mr. Ring, son of the late Fred Ring and wife Ann Choate was born October 16, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio. On October 24, 1988 he was united in marriage to Mona Hebert in Louisiana. He was preceded in death his parents, Fred Ring, Ann...

Jan 22, 2016

Edward L. Beagle, 64 of St. Clair passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 in Creve Coeur. Mr. Beagle, son of the late Bert Beagle and wife Mary nee Culley was born February 14, 1951 in St. Louis. Mr. Beagle was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Mary Beagle; two sons, Steven Beagle and Michael Beagle;...

Jan 16, 2016

David Wayne Wilson, 54 of Leslie passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Cuba. Mr. Wilson, son of the late Wiley Wilson and wife Jessie nee Dean was born January 11, 1962 in St. Louis. He was a member of Antioch Christian Church in Leslie. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Jessie Wilson; two...

Jan 8, 2016

Pamela Ann Hunter nee Mossoney, 58, of Union passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 in St. Louis. Pam was born October 28, 1957 in Defiance, Ohio, daughter of John Mossoney and wife Carol nee Eversole. She was of the Christian Faith and devoted member of First Baptist Church of Villa Ridge. Pam was a dedicated worker and Branch Manager...

Dec 27, 2015

Jesse Dougherty, 82 of Catawissa passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 at his home. Mr. Dougherty, son of the late Arthur Dougherty and wife Bertha nee Keith was born September 15, 1933 in Macey, Arkansas. On December 6, 1951 he was united in marriage to Shirley Beaton in Piggott, Arkansas. Mr. Dougherty was a member of First...

Dec 25, 2015

Ira "Frank" Francis Hoss, 81 of Union passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 at his home. Mr. Hoss, son of the late Ben Hoss and wife Addie nee Gist was born November 17, 1934 in Mena, Arkansas. On July 6, 1968 he was united to Marilyn Feager in Sullivan. Mr. Hoss served his country under active duty in the...

Dec 23, 2015

Evelyn M. Schink nee Sammet, 95, of Union passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at her home.

Mrs. Schink, daughter of the late Fred Sammet and wife Elizabeth nee Hamm was born June 22, 1920 in Union. Mrs. Schink was baptized as an infant and became a member of Zion U.C.C., Union in 1937. She was a...

Dec 21, 2015

Edna Louise Elliott nee Jones, 84 of Union passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Elliott, daughter of Clarence Jones and wife Maeola nee Taylor was born February 21, 1931 in Leachville, Arkansas. On April 6, 1951 she was united in marriage to Henry "Hank" Elliott Paragold, Arkansas.

Mrs. Elliott was a long-time member...

Dec 13, 2015

Lois May Kane nee Kamper, 72, of Sullivan passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 in St. Louis. Mrs. Kane, daughter of the late Delmar Kamper and wife Aletha nee Downey was born January 21, 1943 in Franklin County. She enjoyed fishing, camping and spending with her family. Mrs. Kane was preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Aletha Kamper....

Dec 8, 2015

Jared Patrick Sherrill, 31 of Union passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at his home. Mr. Sherrill, son of Wayne Sherrill and Cathy nee Keeven was born December 10, 1983 in Rolla. Mr. Sherrill was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Doris Blue, Bud Keeven and June Ward; Uncle and Godfather, Mike Keeven. He is survived by his...

Nov 22, 2015

Norman J. "Chris"  Christensen, 79, Washington, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at St. Clair Nursing Center, St. Clair, MO, after a lengthy illness. Norman was born Jan. 12, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Jens Christensen and wife Ina Anderson. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Ferndale, Michigan, in 1954 and from Ferris Institute in Big Rapids, Michigan, in...

Nov 14, 2015

Cheacketa LeAnn Rice, 24 of St. Clair passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at her home. Ms. Rice, daughter of Robert Logan Rice and Glenda Marie Shoults was born August 2, 1991 in Sullivan. Ms. Rice was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Cheacketa Rice and Leana and Roy Shoults. She is survived by her two daughters, Nevaeh...

Nov 8, 2015

Leslie Roy Cox Jr., 63 of St. Clair passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015 in Washington. Mr. Cox, son of the late Leslie Roy Cox Sr. and wife Elsie Marie nee Cahill was born August 11, 1952 in Washington, Missouri. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War seeing action during his tour. Mr. Cox was...

Nov 5, 2015

Dorothy M. Ford nee Schallon, 86 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 in St. Clair. Mrs. Ford, daughter of the late Christ Schallon and wife Della nee Currie was born October 19, 1929 in St. Louis. On April 12, 1947 she was united in marriage to Leroy Ford in St. Louis. Mrs. Ford was preceded in death...

Nov 5, 2015

Evelyn Ruth May nee Smith 81 of Pacific passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at her home. Mrs. May, daughter of the late John Smith and wife Carrie nee Ford was born December 12, 1933 in Annapolis, Missouri. She enjoyed playing Bingo and fishing. She took great pride in her family dedicating herself to her children and especially her grandchildren....

Nov 5, 2015

Susan J. Mooney nee Wilkie, 69 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Mooney, daughter of the late Donald and Jean Wilkie was born September 28, 1946 in Tonawanda, New York. She was originally from Buffalo, New York until being transferred to Honey Brook, Pennsylvania in 1993. After residing in Honey Brook from 1993...

Oct 30, 2015

Norma "Jean" Elmore nee Messex, 76 of Union passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 in Washington. Mrs. Elmore, daughter of the late Albert Messex and wife Emma nee Smith was born December 27, 1938 in Richwoods. On December 16, 1961 she was united in marriage to Frederick Elmore in Waterloo, IL. Norma worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Pacific...

Oct 22, 2015

Frances "Gramcracker" Elaine Silvers nee Overbaugh, 82 of Owensville formerly of San Diego, California passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 in Owensville. Mrs. Silvers, daughter of the late William Overbaugh and wife Elizabeth nee Holland was born June 26, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan. Frances was a very loving and devoted mother, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Mrs. Silvers was preceded in...

Oct 18, 2015

Mary Diane Boughton, 67 of St. Clair passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 in St. Clair. Mary, daughter of the late Everett Gann and wife Ruby nee Gray was born August 19, 1948 in Chaffee, Missouri. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Washington and generously dedicated her time to volunteer at Harmony House in Washington...