obituaries

Oct 13, 2025

Penny Schreiner, 71 years young, of Owensville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 13, 2025. She spent 68 of those years in her beloved hometown of Union, Missouri, where she was born on December 5, 1953, in Washington, Missouri, to the late Archie "Red" and Edna (Webb) Klepper.

Penny attended Union High School...

Oct 12, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Lee Utterback of Union, Missouri, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the age of 79 years. Ron was born December 20, 1945, in Washington, Missouri; the son of Walter Utterback and his wife, Ethel (Nolte).

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ethel Utterback; one brother in infancy, Paul Walter...

Oct 11, 2025

Betty Carolyn Barnes, of Owensville, passed away in the presence of her loving family on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 85.  She was born to the union of James Horn and Margie Horn-Martin, in Booneville, Mississippi, on May 15, 1940.

After completing high school, she attended business college in Memphis, Tennessee.  With her knowledge...

Oct 10, 2025

Barbara Evelyn Duffer of Union passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born in Fredericktown on December 22, 1929, the oldest surviving child of Ross and Ruth (Kennedy) Lunsford.

As the oldest of ten children, she helped to care for all of...

Oct 5, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Elliot Lotshaw of Union, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 72 years. He was born February 20, 1953, in East St. Louis, Missouri; the son of Haven Lotshaw and his wife, Dorothy (Freeman).

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Haven and Dorothy Lotshaw; four siblings, Danny Lotshaw,...

Oct 4, 2025

David Lee Lenhart of Union, formerly of St. Clair, passed away in the presence of his loving family on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the age of 66 years. He was born to Robert Lee and Nelda Lucille (Bivens) Lenhart at Cape Girardeau on July 15, 1959.

He worked at Six Flags and volunteered at the High...

Oct 4, 2025

Robert "Bob" Strube of Sullivan, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the age of 90 years. Bob was born December 18, 1934, in Montgomery County, Missouri; the son of Albert Strube and his wife, Alice (Penitdexter).

Bob worked as a welder until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid hunter. He loved his...

Sep 30, 2025

Gary C. Hall of Union, Missouri, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the age of 77 years. Gary was born August 27, 1948, in Alva, Kentucky; the son of Thomas Hall and his wife, Floye (Trosper).

Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Sep 29, 2025

Ruth Ann Atchison of St. Clair, Missouri, peacefully passed away Monday, September 29, 2025, at the age of 68 years. She was born September 1, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri; the daughter of William Atchison and his wife, Ruth E. (Siegfried).

Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruth Atchison; and one brother,...

Sep 24, 2025

Robert "Bob" McKeage of Union, Missouri, was born April 15, 1938, in Lone Oak, Kentucky; the son of John McKeage and Daphine (Young) Franklin. Bob passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the age of 87 years.

Bob received his education from Lone Oak High School in Lone Oak, Kentucky. He was united...

Sep 18, 2025

Brenda Jo Hoke of Union, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the age of 66 years. She was born January 30, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri; the daughter of Joseph Hoke and Joanne (Bowman) Brewer.

Brenda worked for 21+ years in information technology at FedEx before...

Sep 18, 2025

Mr. Earl Rayburn Day, Sr., 70, of Pacific, MO, passed away on September 18, 2025, under the care of Mountain Valley Hospice in Yadkinville, NC. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of the late Earl and Ethel (Sumner) Day and husband to Christina "Christy" Enochs Day.

Earl is survived by his loving wife of...

Sep 3, 2025

Lee M. Adams, 90, passed away on September 3, at his home in Union, Missouri. He was born on December 31, 1934, in Marble Rock, Iowa, to Gerald E. and Ena L. (Ackley) Adams.

Lee grew up in Marble Rock and graduated from high school in 1952. After high school, he attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa,...

Aug 27, 2025

Brad Ferrell of Washington, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his family Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 54 years. He was born February 14, 1971, in Marion, Kentucky; the son of Carl Ferrell and Phyllis (Quertermous) Ludwick.

Brad met the love of his life, Dena Boshers, on June 16, 2000, and the couple recently celebrated...

Aug 27, 2025

Susan E. Adams, 76, 0f Gerald passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in Creve Coeur.

Susan, daughter of John Adams and wife Eleanor (Phillips) was born June 12, 1949.

She was a loyal member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Gerald. Susan loved camping, spending time outdoors and going to the lake. Susan...

Aug 26, 2025

Ann Janice (Wilson) Dain, born on July 27, 1935, in Portageville, Missouri, to John and Alice Smith, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the age of 90.

Ann is survived by her sister, Vicki Burton of Pevely, MO; her daughter, Suzi Floyd of Porter, TX; her sons, Brad Wilson and wife Joan of...

Aug 25, 2025

Alex Micheal Hilton of Belle, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 25, 2025, at the age of 22 years. He was born November 19, 2002, in Washington, Missouri; the son of Peter Hilton and his wife, April (Guthrie) Hilton.

Alex was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Guthrie and Robin and David Hilton Sr.; and his...

Aug 25, 2025

Jo Ann Bathe, age 75, of Festus, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, surrounded by those she loved.

Jo was a woman of remarkable warmth, compassion, and creativity. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life — tending her garden, crafting and painting, sharing laughter with friends, and cherishing every moment with her family....

Aug 24, 2025

Nick Lurtz of Lonedell passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 39. He was born in St. Louis to Lance and Phebe (Kruse) Lurtz on May 25, 1986. On August 6, 2011, he was united in marriage in St. Clair to the love of his life, Syria Brown, and they were blessed with two daughters,...

Aug 24, 2025

Alan Richard Moult passed away suddenly Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 67 years.  He was born August 25, 1957, in St. Louis, MO; the son of LaVerne and Leo Moult, Jr.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents, LaVerne and Leo Moult, Jr.

He is survived by his sister, Karen Giddens...