obituaries

Jun 25, 2025

Dixie Dalton of St. Clair, MO was born September 17, 1939, in Clayton, MO; the daughter of Leonard Grenn and his wife, Helen (McDaniel). Dixie passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the age of 85 years.

Dixie received her education from Eureka High School and was united in marriage to Glen Dalton...

Jun 21, 2025

Sara Belle Epperson, age 90, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in St. Clair, MO.

She was born July 9, 1934, the daughter of Emin Virl and Mildred Cornelius Smith, one of eight siblings.

Sara loved spending time with her family, camping and living on the river and the lake....

Jun 19, 2025

Steven Borreson, 25, of St. Clair, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025.  He was born to the union of Christopher and Amy (McDaniel) Borreson on December 8, 1999, in West Plains. He was united in marriage to Katelyn Valley on February 25, 2025.

Steven was employed at Canam Steel in Washington. In his leisure time he...

Jun 11, 2025

Susan "Sue" Elizabeth Oglesby of Gerald, MO was born December 2, 1956, in St. Louis, MO; the daughter of Billie (Arnold) and her husband, John Ferguson.  Sue passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 68 years.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Billie and John Ferguson; and three...

Jun 7, 2025

Jessica "Jessie" Lynn Mesey of Cameron, MO was born May 19, 1992, in Alamogordo, NM; the daughter of Bryan Mesey and Gina Schmittler.  Jessie departed this earthly life surrounded by her family Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the age of 33 years.

Jessie received her education from Union High School in Union and had worked as a...

May 26, 2025

Michael Reed, of Winfield, formerly from Hermann, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the age of 81.  He was born in Greenville, Ohio, on July 26, 1943, son of Russell and Lillian (Ingle) Reed.  He married Beverly "Carol" Prater, December 31, 1983.

He was proud of his nearly 50 years of sobriety.  Mike volunteered for...

May 25, 2025

Victoria Bolin-Whittley, 72, of Villa Ridge, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was born on March 1, 1953, daughter of Bufford and Ruth Adams.

Victoria attended the St Louis Police Academy and served the City of St Louis as a police officer 1983-1985. She was then employed at Lever Brothers as a security officer, where...

May 15, 2025

David O. Sailors of St. Louis, MO passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 63 years.  He was born November 3, 1961, in Little Rock, AR; the son of Watson Sailors and his wife, Betty (Tanner).

David enjoyed singing, playing guitar, and fishing.  He loved his family and cherished the time spent with his...

May 15, 2025

Carla Rae Mathilda Henry, age 73 of Pacific, Missouri, passed away May 15th, 2025, in the presence of her beloved family. She was born June 30th, 1951, in Belleville, IL to the late Oscar and Alleen Stehlick.

Carla held a deep and unwavering faith in God along with overwhelming pride of her family. She often said that...

May 13, 2025

Ronald "Ronnie" Gene McKinnon of Labadie, MO passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the age of 64 years.  He was born December 17, 1960, in St. Louis, MO; the son of Howard McKinnon and Betty (Hodges) McKinnon.

Ronnie worked in lawncare and was the owner/operator of his lawncare business. He enjoyed playing poker...

May 9, 2025

Theodore "Ted" Metz, of St. Louis, MO passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born in St. Louis; the son of Louis Metz and Betty (Deming) Metz, on January 23, 1958. He was united in marriage to Diana Cohill, in St. Louis, on October 11, 1989.

May 3, 2025

Betty M. Messex, of Union, MO passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the presence of her loving family, at the age of 95.

She was born in St. Louis, MO on September 1, 1929, to the union of James and Flora (Knollhoff) Burgoon.  Betty was united in marriage to Russell Messex, on January 21, 1957....

May 2, 2025

Michael C. Williams of Four Seasons, MO passed away peacefully Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 82 years.  He was born April 9, 1943, in Washington, MO; the son of Jesse B. Williams and his wife, Edna L. (Crider).

Michael grew up in Union and was united in marriage to Mary (Vineyard) on January 15,...

Apr 27, 2025

Larry A. Hedrick of Catawissa, MO passed away at home on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the age of 79 years.  He was born on August 27, 1945, in St. Louis, MO; the son of Calvin Hedrick and his wife, Dorothy (Broadwater).

Larry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis M. (Boyd) Hedrick on February...

Apr 26, 2025

Earl Wayne Gibson of Marthasville, MO passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of 70 years. He was born on August 8, 1954, in Bonne Terre, MO; the son of Ethel Gibson.

Earl attended school in Union, MO and became a loyal employee of Proffer...

Apr 25, 2025

Kathy Perkins, of Gerald, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 48 years.  She was born in St Louis, on April 13, 1977, the daughter of Mark Simmons and Shannon Haley.

She enjoyed traveling with her husband John on their Harley Davidson motorcycle, painting and doing crafts.

Kathy was preceded in...

Apr 23, 2025

Brien Christopher Burkett of Cedar Hill, MO was born February 12, 1969, in St. Louis, MO.  He passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 56 years.

Brien enjoyed riding his Harley and being outdoors. His very close circle of friends Kevin, Dewayne, Tommy, Steven, Budwiser and Troy meant the world to him. He was...

Apr 22, 2025

Dana Catherine Vanderbilt of Washington, MO passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the age of 23 years.  Dana was born July 12, 2001, in Hampton, VA; the daughter of Chris Vanderbilt and his wife, Denise (Stauffer).

Dana was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant and volunteered at the Tri-County Community Senior Center in Pacific.  She...

Apr 21, 2025

Peggy Jo (Maciejewski) Hoemann of Union, MO passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 70 years.  She was born March 30, 1955, in Washington, MO; the daughter of Tony Maciejewski and his wife, Dorothy (Kamper).

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Dorothy Maciejewski; one daughter, Gretchen DeStefano; one brother, Lynn...

Apr 18, 2025

Richard Hur, of Union, passed away at his home in the presence of his loving family, on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 73.

Richie, as he was known to friends and family, son of Richard and Naomi (Thacker) Hoer, Sr., was born in Washington on March 14, 1952. He was united in marriage to...