obituaries

Jul 21, 2013

Raymond Grubb, 79 of Union passed away Sunday July 21, 2013 in Union.

Mr. Grubb, son of the late Norman Grubb and wife Gladys nee Buckland was born January 22, 1934 in West Virginia. He served his country in the United States Army, receiving a purple heart and honorable discharge.

Mr. Grubb was preceded in...

Jul 20, 2013

Betty Chambers Hervey nee Emberson, 58 of Union passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013 in Union.

Mrs. Hervey, daughter of Melvin and Opal Emberson nee Green was born July 28, 1954 in Henryetta, OK.

She was employed by South Pointe Assisted Living in Washington.

Mrs. Hervey was preceded in death by her father,...

Jul 14, 2013

Ronald Potter, 62 of Union passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Washington.

Mr. Potter, son of the late Alton Potter and wife Emma nee Schutt was born February 2, 1951 in Hampton, Iowa.

He was employed at Crystal Extrusion Systems in Union.

Mr. Potter was preceded in death by his parents. He...

Jul 11, 2013

Harold Canaday, 85 of Union passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 in Washington.

Mr. Canaday, son of the late Miles Canaday and wife Mary nee Hall was born March 1, 1928 in Dana, Indiana.

On June 25, 1950 he was united in marriage to Loretta Hughes in Cayuga, Indiana.

Mr. Canaday served in...

Jul 11, 2013

Jewell Bacon nee Garland, 64 of Bonne Terre passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 in Bonne Terre.

Mrs. Bacon, daughter of the late Melvin Garland and wife Margaret nee Mulberry was born March 19, 1949 in Springfield, Missouri.

She was previosly employed at St. John's Mercy and Cedar Crest Nursing Home as a Certified Nurses...

Jul 1, 2013

Carol Wilmsmeyer nee Motter, 60 of Union passed away, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Washington. Mrs.

Wilmsmeyer, daughter of James Motter and wife Eileen nee Stanley was born January 28, 1953 in Findlay, Ohio.

On April 7, 1973 she was united in marriage to James Wilmsmeyer in Findlay, Ohio.

Mrs. Wilmsmeyer was a...

Jun 28, 2013

When presented with the task of writing something here about my father, I found myself at a loss for words. There's so much I could say. I could go the traditional route, give you dates and events and places, but there's very little traditional about any of Rich's girls. After hours of racking my brain, I decided to share...

Jun 20, 2013

Ruth Schmelz nee Williams, 87 of Union passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013 in Washington. Mrs. Schmelz, daughter of the late Clyde Williams and wife Bessie nee Catron was born July 21, 1925 in Union.

She received her schooling at Union High School, graduated Class of 1943.

Mrs. Schmelz was a member of The First...

Jun 17, 2013

Tommy Hallam left this world on June 17, 2013. He was born, Tommy Ray Hallam in Doniphan, Missouri on November 28, 1938 and died June 17, 2013 in Brooksville, Florida. Tommy was 74 years old. He left behind two daughters, Michelle Leeper and husband, Paul, of Lecanto, Florida. Melissa Rozelle and husband, Cecil Dye, of Homosassa, Florida. Five grandchildren,...

Jun 12, 2013

Viola Mae Voyles nee Koontz, 86 of Lonedell passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at her home.

Mrs. Voyles, daughter of the late Fred Koontz and wife Bertha nee Overman was born July 3, 1926 in St. Louis.

Mrs. Voyles liked to spend time with her friends at the St. Clair Senior Center.

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Jun 11, 2013

Jarrell "Jerry" Lemons, 76 of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in St. Clair. Mr. Lemons, son of the late Albert Lemons and wife Iretta Mae nee Samples was born June 2, 1937 in Sessor, Illinois.

On October 12, 1985 he was united in marriage to Sally nee Stone in Creve Ceour. He worked as...

Jun 11, 2013

Karen A. Rains, 59 of Lonedell passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at her home.

Mrs. Rains, daughter of Paul and Louise Werner was born December, 14, 1953 in St. Louis.

She was of the Christian Faith and attended St. John's United Church of Christ in St. Clair.

Karen fulfilled her life long...

Jun 9, 2013

Ruth Ann Richards nee Moore, 68 of Gerald passed away Sunday June 9, 2013 at her home.

Mrs. Richards, daughter of the late James Moore and wife Dorothy nee Williams was born October 13, 1944 in St. Louis.

On July 1, 1971 she was united in marriage to Eddie Richards at Old Mines, Missouri. She...

Jun 5, 2013

Leonard Meiners, 83 of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Meiners, son of the late Leonard B. Meiners and wife Frances nee Litteken was born June 25, 1929 in St. Louis.

He served his country in United States Marine Corp during the Korean War.

He was a...

Jun 4, 2013

Jon Hogan, 64 of Leander, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013 in Cedar Park, Texas.

Mr. Hogan, son of the late Jack Hogan and wife Carol nee Dyes was born October 11, 1948 in St. Louis. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era as an Airman 3rd Class receiving...

May 31, 2013

Richard "Rick" T. Babb, 50 of New Haven passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 in St. Louis County, Missouri.

Mr. Babb, son of the late Donald Babb and wife Betty nee Hardin was born November 7, 1962 in Pontiac, Michigan.

On June 23, 2007 he was united in marriage to Patti in St. Louis. He...

May 10, 2013

Beverly Lewis, 60 of Union passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 in Chesterfield.

Ms. Lewis, daughter of the late Edward Lewis Sr. and wife Katherine nee Thomas was born October 16, 1952 in St. Louis.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Ms. Lewis is survived by her brother, Edward Lewis of Union.

May 9, 2013

Baby Haley Gills went to be with the Lord May 9, 2013.

She is survived by her parents, Christopher Gills and Hannah Duncan of Union; grandparents, Christine Pope of Union, Jason Pope of Union, Matt Gills and wife Vicky of Rosebud and Tammie Czapla of Union; uncle, Jason Pope Jr. of Union; aunt, Samantha Pope of Union...

May 2, 2013

Edward D. Walker, 73 of Union passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Walker, son of the late Harold Walker and wife Sylvia nee Presley was born January 24, 1940 in St. Louis.

He was an avid wood crafter making cabinetry, furniture and anything out of wood.

He also fine...

May 2, 2013

Bill Dewayne Edwards, 73 of Washington passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Washington.

Mr. Edwards, son of the late Jesse James Edwards and wife Nora Frances nee Jackson was born August 11, 1939 in Kennett, Missouri.

On June 14, 1958 he was united in marriage to Mary Zinn in Union City, Tennessee. He loved...