obituaries

Jul 8, 2012

Arnett Hall, 96 of Union passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Hall, son of Frank Hall and Lillie nee Kemp was born July 24, 1915 in Kirkwood, Missouri.

On Novemeber 22, 1933 he was united in marriage to Mary Ham in Chester, Illinois.

He worked as a Drag Line...

Jul 8, 2012

Mary "Patsy" Maune nee Larimore, 59 of Union passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Maune, daughter of James Larimore and wife Frances nee Scott was born May 18, 1953 in Marshfield, Missouri.

She graduated from School of The Ozarks with a Bachelor in Art and later received a Masters in Education...

Jun 27, 2012

Robert Moss, Jr. 30 of St. Clair passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in St. Clair.

Mr. Moss, son of Robert Moss, Sr. and wife Helen nee Hemker was born May 17, 1982 in Washington.

He is survived by his girlfriend, Tara Zangaro of St. Clair; his son, Robert Moss, III of St. Clair; his...

Jun 27, 2012

Gwendolyn Hinson nee Garris, 70, of Cuba passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Hinson, daughter of the late Ruben Garris and wife Lorraine nee Jett was born September 21, 1941 in Union.

On December 19, 1958 she was united in marriage to Virgil Hinson in Ozark, Missouri.

Mrs. Hinson...

Jun 25, 2012

Hal Major, 76 of Union passed away Monday, June 25, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Major, son of the late Cledis Major and wife Gertrude nee Mounts was born December 26, 1935 in Salem.

On April 12, 1958 he was united in marriage to Geraldine Major Conaway in Salem, Missouri.

He was a...

Jun 14, 2012

Linda Firebaugh nee Miller, 67 of Villa Ridge passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 in St. Louis.

Mrs. Firebaugh, daughter of Howard Miller and wife Mary nee Alcorn was born April 26, 1945 in Annapolis, Missouri.

She was a Homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.

Mrs. Firebaugh was preceded in death by her...

Jun 11, 2012

Mary Smith, nee Newsome, 65 of St. Clair passed away Monday, June 11, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Smith was born March 16, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Lois Klosterich and her husband, Herschel Smith.

Mrs. Smith is survived by two sons, Troy...

Jun 8, 2012

Ethel Thurmond nee Reed, 91 of Stanton passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 in Stanton.

Mrs. Thurmond, daughter of the late George Reed and wife Jessie nee Cowan was born March 28, 1921 in Anaconda, Missouri.

She worked at Happy Acres in Stanton as a Certified Nurses Assistant until her retirement at age 87.

Jun 7, 2012

Bounsouane "Houna" Vongladeth, 51 of Leslie passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 in St. Louis.

He was born November 5, 1960 in Sauannakhet, Laos. On November 12, 1983 he was united in marriage to Clarissa "Chris" Turner.

He enjoyed green house gardening, fishing, camping and anything outdoors. He loved his family very much and will...

Jun 1, 2012

Lyle "Eddie" Clonts, 70 of Washington formerly of Sullivan passed away June 1, 2012 in St. Louis.

Mr. Clonts son of the late Jessie Clonts and wife Muriel nee Huitt was born September 21, 1941 in Steelville.

Eddie attended grade school in Steelville and high school in Bourbon. On December 19, 1960 he was united...

May 29, 2012

Donald Hawkins, 39 of Columbia passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in Booneville, Missouri.

Mr. Hawkins, son of Donald Hawkins, Jr. and Rosemary Hawkins nee Weidner was born November 20, 1972 in St. Louis.

On November 20, 1991 he was united in marriage to Michelle Higgins in Villa Ridge, Missouri.

He had a...

May 25, 2012

Verna Oberhaus nee Sassmann, 94 of Union passed away, Friday, May 25, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Oberhaus, daughter of John Sassmann and wife Adele nee Kruger was born January 28, 1918 in New Haven.

She was a faithful member of The Christian Science Church of Washington.

On April 14, 1944 she was...

May 13, 2012

Geraldine Major nee Conaway, 72 of Union passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Major, daughter of the late Hollie Conaway and wife Berniece nee Bell was born August 23, 1939 in Dent County, Missouri.

On April 12, 1958 she was united in marriage to Hal Major in Salem, Missouri.

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May 6, 2012

Richard J. Newell, 76 of Union passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Newell, son of the late Homer and Mary Newell was born July 25, 1935 in St. Louis.

Mr. Newell served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War.

During his early working career he...

May 1, 2012

April Hampton nee Stokes, 50 of St. Clair passed away May 1, 2012 at her home.

April was born July 12, 1961 in Washington, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Stephanie Stokes and granddaughter, Corina Wilken.

Mrs. Hampton is survived by her son, Cory Gumpenberger of St. Clair; her mother...

Apr 28, 2012

George Steinmetz passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 in Washington, with his wife Simone at his bedside.

He was born January 6, 1932 in St. Louis and was a resident of the area his entire life.

On January 19, 1952 he was united in Marriage to Simone Soucy in Shrewsbury, Missouri.

He was...

Apr 23, 2012

Michael Hawkins Sr., 64 of Leslie passed away, Monday, April 23, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Hawkins, son of the late Wilber Hawkins and wife Evelyn nee Swoboda was born January 12, 1948 in St. Clair.

On January 21, 1982 he was united in marriage to Mona Helms in St. Clair.

He was...

Apr 19, 2012

Carol Schwartze nee Edwards, 62, of Holts Summit, MO passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Jefferson City.

Mrs. Schwartze, daughter of the late Frank Edwards and wife Christine nee Gentry was born May 13, 1949 in Caruthersville, MO.

On September 25, 1999 she was united in marriage to John Schwartze in Jefferson City.

Apr 4, 2012

Leroy Eiskant Sr, 76 of Owensville passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in Washington.

Mr. Eiskant, son of the late Walter and Beulah Eiskant was born July 23, 1935 in East St. Louis, Illinois.

He was a retired volunteer Fire Fighter at the Cahokia Fire department.

He was preceded in death by his...

Apr 3, 2012

Clayton Armistead, 59 of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012 in St. Clair.

Mr. Armistead, son of Cecil and Irene Armistead was born January 13, 1953 in Washington, Missouri.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding and outdoor activities. Mr. Armistead was preceded in death by his father Cecil Armistead.

He is...