obituaries

Jan 17, 2013

Diana Sue Powell nee Jones, 64 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at her home.

Mrs. Powell, daughter of the late Anthony Jones and wife Doris nee Armistead was born November 20, 1948 in Washington.

On October 14, 1977 she was united in marriage to Jack Powell in Branson. She loved her...

Jan 6, 2013

Helen Hayes, 67 of Union passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at her home. Miss Hayes, daughter of Ralph Hayes and wife Helen nee Barnes was born November 4, 1945 in Mexico, Missouri.

She worked as a Medical Technologist at St. John's Mercy Hospital and later at Walmart.

Miss Hayes was preceded in death by...

Dec 30, 2012

Kenneth Voyles, 56 of Lonedell passed away Sunday December 30, 2012 at his home. Mr. Voyles, son of Douglas Voyles and wife Viola nee Koontz was born Jan 2, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri.

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

He was preceded in death by his...

Dec 24, 2012

Irene Perry nee Popp, 85 of Union passed away Monday, December 24, 2012 in St. Clair. Mrs. Perry, daughter of George Popp and wife Anna nee Maksin was born November 24, 1927 in Dowell, Illinois.

On December 29, 1945 she was united in marriage to Kermit Perry in St. Louis.

She was preceded in death...

Dec 16, 2012

Douglas Maki, 39 of Union passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Maki, son of Charles and Cynthia McGee was born March 30, 1973 in Provo, Utah. Mr. Maki proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and the Army Reserves to date. On February 20, 2005 he was united in marriage...

Dec 15, 2012

Elizabeth Anne Shaffer nee Willingham, 62 of Desoto formerly of St. Louis passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Shaffer, daughter of Charles Willingham and wife Agatha Minardi was born May 6, 1950 in St. Louis.

Mrs. Shaffer was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Agatha Willingham.

She...

Dec 14, 2012

Edna R. Beas nee Buenemann, 86 of Jefferson City formerly of Leslie passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 in Jefferson City. Mrs. Beas, daughter of Edward Buenemann and wife Dorothy nee Davis was born October 12, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri.

On June 8, 1945 she was united in marriage to Raymond Beas. They made their home...

Dec 14, 2012

June Lansford nee Duncan, 74 of Sullivan passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Lansford, daughter of Raymond and Laurine Duncan was born February 11, 1938 in Owensville. On June 23, 1956 she was united in marriage to Jack Lansford in Owensville.

She was a member of the National Cutting Horse Association, American Quarter...

Dec 13, 2012

Randy Lee Cokley, 54 of Pacific passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012 in St. Louis.

Mr. Cokley, son of Joy Cokley and wife Marlene nee Owens was born February 14, 1958 in Washington, Missouri.

On February 14, 1997 he was united in marriage to Joan Lang in Catawissa.

He was a member of...

Dec 10, 2012

William "Bill" Aubuchon Jr., 71 of Washington passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Aubuchon, son of the late William Aubuchon Sr. and wife Frances nee Kelsey was born July 22, 1941 in St. Louis.

On January 14, 1967 he was united in marriage to Rosemary Sullivan in Union.

Mr....

Nov 25, 2012

Lillian Holland nee Schlesinger, 69 of Gerald passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 in St. Louis.

Mrs. Holland, daughter of the late Ralph Schlesinger and wife Bernadean nee Moore was born March 16, 1943 in Union, Missouri.

She attended Union's Immaculate Conception grade school and graduated from Union High School.

Mrs. Holland was...

Nov 22, 2012

Joanne Meiners nee Charron, 69 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Meiners, daughter of the late Camille Charron and wife Antonia nee DeMartino was born January 15, 1943 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

In July, 1960 she married to her first husband Ronald A. Cormier in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. On September...

Nov 15, 2012

Deborah Kay Briggs nee Compton, 52 of Sullivan passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Briggs was born February 3, 1960 in Joplin, Missouri. On September 17, 1977 she was united in marriage to Alex Briggs in Imperial, Missouri.

She enjoyed camping, hunting, traveling and especially loved her grandchildren.

Mrs....

Nov 8, 2012

Arnett Russell Hall, 78 of Union passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Hall, son of Arnett Hall and wife Mary nee Ham was born October 4, 1934 in Union.

He served his country in the United States Army National Guard for nine years.

On April 30, 2004 he was...

Nov 2, 2012

Donna "DJ" JO Cooley, 15 of St. Clair passed away Friday, November 2, 2012 in St. Clair.

DJ, daughter of Boyd Cooley and wife Peggy Sue nee Marrow was born April 5, 1997 in Bayminett, Alabama.

She was a sophomore at St. Clair High School.

DJ was preceded in death by her mother,...

Oct 31, 2012

Loretta Canaday nee Hughes, 80 of Union passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in Washington.

Mrs. Canaday, daughter of George Hughes and wife Melissa nee Loving was born May 26, 1932 in Cayugo, Indiana.

On June 25, 1950 she was united in marriage to Harold Canaday in Cayuga, Indiana. She was a faithful member of...

Oct 31, 2012

Lorene Wymer nee Irwin, 88 of Union passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in Des Peres.

Mrs. Wymer, daughter of Luther Irwin and wife Myrtle nee Shadwick was born March 14, 1924 in California, Missouri.

She volunteered her time at the Union Senior Center.

Mrs. Wymer was preceded in death by her parents;...

Oct 30, 2012

Evelyn Josephine Ennis-Bay, 66 of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 in St. Louis.

Evelyn was born July 26, 1946 in Kahl-Main, Germany.

On May 5, 1998 she was united in marriage to Raymond Bay in Union.

She was a faithful member and Director of the food bank at The First...

Oct 29, 2012

Mark Huff, 45 of Lonedell passed away Monday, October 29, 2012 in Union.

Mr. Huff, son of Francis Huff and wife Emma nee Mueller was born February 18, 1967 in Sullivan.

He worked as an over the road truck driver over 25 plus years and was a member of Prospect Baptist Church in Lonedell.

Oct 22, 2012

Roger Hopper, 61 of Lonedell passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 in St. Louis.

Mr. Hopper, son of Ernie and Leatrice Hopper was born January 16, 1951 in St. Louis.

On September 28, 1969 he was united in marriage to Brenda Lewis in Grover, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...