obituaries
Infant Christopher Thomas Iii
Oct 13, 2015
Christopher Thomas III, 5 days, passed away October 13, 2015 at his home in Villa Ridge. Christopher, son of Christopher Thomas Jr. and Stacey Smith was born October 8, 2015 in Washington. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Tracey Smith. Christopher is survived by his parents, Christopher Thomas Jr. and Stacey Smith of Villa Ridge; five brothers, Toraian...
Lowell Desmond Heare
Oct 9, 2015
Lowell Heare, 75 of Gerald passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 in Owensville. Mr. Heare, son of the late Roy and Gladys Heare was born June 19, 1940 in Kirby West Virginia. He received his education and graduated from Moorefield High School in Moorefield, West Virginia. On August 20, 1960 he was united in marriage to Loretta Link in Cumberland,...
Oscar Roy Bell
Oct 8, 2015
Oscar Roy Bell, 82 of Villa Ridge passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 at his home. Mr. Bell, son of the late Wesley Bell and wife Susie nee Trent was born October 12, 1932 in Ellington, Missouri. Mr. Bell proudly served his country for the United States Marine Corps seeing action in the Korean War. He worked for Tarlton Construction...
Kathryn L. Hymer
Oct 5, 2015
Kathryn (Kathy) L. Hymer nee Smart, 70 of Villa Ridge passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Hymer, daughter of Earl Roy Smart and wife Estelle nee Batson was born June 7, 1945 in Buffalo, Missouri. On May 20, 1966 she was united in marriage to Ron Hymer in Buffalo, MO. She received her education at Southwest...
Ruth Lee Lussow
Oct 1, 2015
Ruth "Lee" Lussow nee Combs, 82 of Union passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home. Lee Lussow, daughter of the late Wilbur and Gertrude Combs was born November 13, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. On February 2, 1953 she was united in marriage to Roy Lussow in Franklin Park, Illinois. At home she took great pride in her garden...
Daria Alane Mense
Sep 19, 2015
Daria Alane Mense nee Flentke, 56 of Washington passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at her home. Daria, daughter of the late Richard Flentke and Virginia nee Carlisle was born February 16, 1959 in Evansville, Indiana. She received her education at Washington High School and went on to work as a Certified Nurse's Assistant and Care Giver. She had an...
Robert Earl Doney Sr.
Sep 17, 2015
Robert Doney Sr., 83 of Owensville passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 in St. James. Mr. Doney, son of the late Luther Doney and Alice nee Sanders was born November 16, 1931 in St. Louis. On November 11, 1956 he was united in marriage to Joyce Dorian in St. Louis. Mr. Doney served his country in the United States Navy...
Daryl Ray Haldeman
Sep 17, 2015
Daryl Ray Haldeman, 57 of Sullivan passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at his home. Mr. Haldeman, son of Fredie Haldeman and Carolyn nee Cooper was born March 2, 1958 in Granite City, Illinois. He served his country in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge for his services. In his spare time he enjoyed a round of...
Lisa Ann Milleson
Sep 17, 2015
Lisa Ann Milleson nee Rice, 53 of Union passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Milleson, daughter of Glen Rice and Virginia nee Byers was born February 4, 1962 in Washington, Missouri. On July 23, 2004 she was united in marriage to Daniel Milleson in Union. She graduated from Sullivan High School and went on to further...
Theresa Ann Derr
Sep 8, 2015
Theresa Ann Derr nee Shafferkoetter, 57 of Union passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Derr, daughter of Guy Rudolph Shafferkoetter and Jody nee Cruz was born April 23, 1958 in Washington, Missouri. Theresa was of the Christian Faith and member of Union Baptist Temple. She was an avid crafter and enjoyed boating with her family. Mrs....
George L. Taylor
Aug 12, 2015
George L. Taylor, 83, of Union passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at his home. Mr. Taylor, son of the late James Taylor and wife Ina nee Coyner was born October 26, 1931 in St. Louis. On June 27, 1959 he was united in marriage to Rhoda JoAnn Brooks in St. Louis. Mr. Taylor served his country in the United...
Tina Bell Graham
Aug 9, 2015
Tina Bell Graham nee Hamilton, 32 of Sullivan passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 in St. Louis. Mrs. Graham was born December 3, 1982 in Washington, Missouri. Tina was a loving caring mother and her children were her world. Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Minnie Bell Powell. She is survived by her husband, Josh Graham of...
Emery Ej Gardner
Aug 6, 2015
Emery "E.J." Gardner, 88 of Union passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at his home. Mr. Gardner, son of the late Louis E. Gardner and wife Anna nee Farmer was born August 30, 1926 in Greene County, Missouri. He lived his childhood in Oldfield, MO. Later he served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr....
Tonya Charlene Modglin
Aug 5, 2015
Tonya Charlene Modglin, 35 of St. Louis passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in St. Louis. She was born June 12, 1980 in St. Louis. Tonya was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Betty Robinson and Donald and Virginia Modglin. She is survived by her son, Cody Modglin; her parents, Stephen Modglin of St. Clair and Debra Deering...
Robert Bobby Jo George
Jul 30, 2015
Robert "Bobby Jo" Joseph George, 61 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his home. Mr. George, son of the late Merlyn "Bob" George and Treva nee Flora was born October 12, 1953 in Washington, Missouri. Bobby Jo was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. He especially loved being on the water with his family. He was...
Sidney Crider
Jul 27, 2015
Sidney Crider, 79 of Union passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at his home. Mr. Crider, son of the late Coy Crider and wife Effie nee Branson was born October 9, 1935 in Belle, Missouri. Mr. Crider was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Roy Crider and James Crider. He is survived by his wife Mary Crider...
Michael Ray Unk
Jul 23, 2015
Michael Ray Unk, 66 of Union passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 in St. Louis. Mr. Unk, son of the late Steven Unk and wife Mary nee Mueller was born November 22, 1948 in Washington. On August 20, 1983 he was united in marriage to Nona in Union. He work as a Technician for Southwestern Bell / ATT&T for 30...
Ray Shadrick
Jul 22, 2015
Ray Shadrick, 88 of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in Washington. Mr. Shadrick, son of the late Gus Shadrick and wife Grace nee Burnett was born September 17, 1926 in Sullivan. On October 16, 1948 he was united in marriage to Ruby Triplett in St. Clair. Mr. Shadrick proudly served his country in the United States Army...
Mary Jane Lewis
Jul 7, 2015
Mary Jane Lewis nee Miller, 81 of Cuba passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in Cuba. Mrs. Lewis, daughter of Wilton Miller and wife Sylvia nee Miller was born January 21, 1934 in Corning, Iowa. Mrs. Lewis received her education and graduated from Pacific High School. She was a member of Eternity Baptist Church in Centralia, Illinois. She volunteered as...
Jean Studdard
Jun 26, 2015
Jean Studdard nee Cantrell, 50 of Leslie passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 in St. Louis. Mrs. Studdard, daughter of James Cantrell and Marie nee Vinning was born August 18, 1964 in St. Louis. On September 2, 2006 she was united in marriage to Ron Studdard in Union. Jean received her schooling at Union High School and furthered her education...
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