obituaries

May 1, 2013

Thomas "Tinker" Ray Hill, 78 of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in St. Clair. Mr. Hill, son of Thomas A. Hill and wife Mary E. nee Owens was born February 15,1935 in Diamond, Kentucky.

On March 14, 1956 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Sue Mitchell in Providence, Kentucky. He served his country...

Apr 26, 2013

Ruby Jean Cahill nee Small, 78 of Union passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 in Ironton. Mrs. Cahill, daughter of the late James Small and wife Mary nee Shull was born December 13, 1934 in Jefferson City.

On September 29, 1951 she was united in marriage to Avery Cahill Jr. in Villa Ridge. After her retirement Avery...

Apr 23, 2013

Lois Ann Mills, 57, of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at her home.

Mrs. Mills, daughter of the late Carl Vaughn and wife Felicite nee Jones was born September 21, 1955 in St. Louis.

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, frequenting thrift stores and resale shops finding the next bargain....

Apr 20, 2013

Michael Sammy Crocker, 60 of St. Clair passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013 at his home. Mr. Crocker, son of Sam Crocker and Lavelle nee Reeves was born June 25, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Mr. Crocker served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He was a Fire Fighter for...

Apr 18, 2013

Danielle Jeanine Barlow, 32 of Pacific passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 in Pacific.

Ms. Barlow, daughter of William Barlow and Joyce nee Parker was born February 28, 1981 in St. Louis.

She would leave a lasting impression on anyone who met her and put a smile on your face by entering the room.

Apr 1, 2013

Infant Taylor Ray Follett went to be with the Lord April 1, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Wilbert Ray Petzold; great-grandparents, Harry Gauer and Roger Hopper.

Taylor is survived by her parents, John Follett and Amanda Gauer of Lonedell; grandparents, Danielle Cross and Michael Meredith of Lonedell and Chris and Carrie...

Mar 28, 2013

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Mar 26, 2013

Charla K. Dare nee Shipley, 56, of Washington passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at her home.

Mrs. Dare, daughter of Edward Shipley and wife Veronica nee Esslinger was born December 21, 1956 in Washington, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edward "Buck" Shipley and her sister, Mary Lou Skirvin.

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Mar 23, 2013

Tony Tosiani, 64 of Sullivan formerly of Union passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Sullivan. Mr. Tosiani, son of Giovanni Tosiani and wife Rosalia nee Russi was born January 20, 1949 in San Paulo, Italy. As a skilled tradesman he owned and operated A.T.F. Home Remodeling.

Mr. Tosiani was preceded in death by his father, Giovanni...

Mar 20, 2013

Jesse Renshaw, 27 of Union passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Owensville.

He attended Union High School. His passion was for MMA Fighting. He trained and was based out of Jefferson City.

Jesse will be loved and missed by everyone that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his infant sister,...

Mar 18, 2013

Edna Susan Treece nee Burks, 58 of Union passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Treece, daughter of Jesse and Nellie Burks was born December 3, 1954 in St. Louis.

On April 18, 1992 she was united in marriage to Robin Treece in Salem.

She worked as a Certified Nurses...

Mar 15, 2013

Martha Pudiwitr, nee Fletcher, 83 of Monticello, Indiana formerly of Union passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 in Monticello.

Mrs. Pudiwitr, daughter of Roy Fletcher and wife Cora nee O'Dear was born May 12, 1929 in Logan, West Virginia.

On January 17, 1948 she was united in marriage to George Pudiwitr in St. Charles. She...

Mar 5, 2013

Ronald Dean Moffitt, 59, Washington passed away March 5, 2013.

He was born September 20, 1953 in Piggott, AR, the son of Henry Moffitt and wife Vera, nee Young.

Ron graduated from Poplar Bluff High School, Poplar Bluff MO.

On April 30, 1988 he was united in marriage to Johnna Mossoney and the...

Mar 3, 2013

Diane Lee McLaughlin nee Keeney, 55 of Sullivan passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 in St. Louis.

Mrs. McLaughlin, daughter of Eugene Keeney and wife Ermma nee Acree was born February 25, 1958 in St. Louis.

She was a faithful member of the Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan and devoted Christian.

She loved...

Feb 27, 2013

Wilfrid Meyer "Cotton", 81 of Hermann passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in New Haven.

Mr. Meyer, son of Henry and Teresa Meyer was born May 8, 1931 in Litchfield, IL.

On May 5, 1995 he was united in marriage to Bertha Dixon in New Haven.

He was a lifetime farmer in Berger...

Feb 25, 2013

Janet Rose nee Whitaker, 60 of St. Clair passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 in Washington.

Mrs. Rose, daughter of Robert Whitaker and wife Mildred nee Doyle was born September 22, 1952 in St. Louis.

She was a kind person whose door was always open for anyone needing a helping hand.

Mrs. Rose...

Feb 20, 2013

Michael Grus, 52 of Cuba passed away February 20, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Grus, son of Charles H. Grus and wife Charlene nee Pollman was born on December 30, 1960 in Cuba, Missouri.

He worked as a self employed heating and air conditioning technician for many years.

Mr. Grus was preceded in...

Feb 14, 2013

Mary Lou DeClue, nee Sohn, 72 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013 in Washington.

Mrs. DeClue, daughter of Fred Sohn, Jr. and wife Nancy nee Smith was born April 28, 1940 in St. Clair.

On June 1, 1957 she was united in marriage to David "Buck" DeClue in St. Clair.

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Feb 5, 2013

Herbert C. Copling, 79, passed quietly in his sleep at home on Tuesday morning, February 5, 2013. Herb was born on May 21, 1933, the second youngest of eight children.

He joined the Marine Corps in January 1951 and fought in the Korean War, earning the Korean Service Medal, a Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, a...

Jan 26, 2013

Eunice Sparks. 92 of Eureka, MO formerly of Holliday passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Fenton, MO.

Miss Sparks, daughter of Thomas Sparks and wife Katie nee Henderson was born August 27, 1920 in Holliday.

She lived in Holliday most her life until relocating to Eureka, Missouri to spend time with her late brother...