obituaries

Aug 18, 2012

Faye Clark nee Koseck, 90 of St. Clair passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Clark, daughter of Charles Koseck and wife Nellie nee Sterling was born November 22, 1921 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

On August 25, 1945 she was united in marriage to Sanford Clark in Sullivan.

She was preceded...

Aug 18, 2012

Thomas "Popeye" Finley, 66, of St. Clair passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 in House Springs.

Mr. Finley, son of Chester Finley and Ruth nee Hull was born January 16, 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska.

He was an honorable man that always kept his word. He loved his family, hunting, outdoors and never met a stranger....

Aug 14, 2012

COLONEL JIM FEATHERSTON US ARMY James W."Jim" Featherston, 89, Rosebud, MO, died August 14, 2012.

Jim was born near Doniphan, July 3, 1923. His aircrew flew in the 8th Army Air Force during World War II.

He continued serving his country in the Army Reserve for more than 30 years. Jim graduated from the Army...

Aug 13, 2012

Rose Loyd nee Geiger, 80 of Beaufort passed away Monday, August 13, 2012 in Leslie.

Mrs. Loyd, daughter of Julius Geiger and wife Pearl nee Philbert was born April 25, 1932 in Augusta, Missouri.

On May 20, 1950 she was united in marriage to Melvin Loyd in Union.

Mrs. Loyd was prceded in...

Aug 7, 2012

Samantha Ann Burke nee Keathley, 31 of St. Clair passed away August 7, 2012 in Morrison.

Mrs. Burke, daughter of Roy and Elizabeth Andrews was born June 5, 1981 in St. Louis.

She attended Hermann High School.

Mrs. Burke was preceded in death by her grandparents, Betty and Dale Keathley and one sister,...

Aug 7, 2012

Carolyn Szeszol nee Shelton, 66 of Leslie passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Szeszol, daughter of the late Arlee Shelton and wife Viola nee Cook was born March 16, 1946 in Marshall, North Carolina.

She was married to Larry Szeszol for 43 years. Mrs. Szeszol was preceded in death by her...

Aug 5, 2012

Antonia "Chicken" Charron, 96 of St. Clair passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Charron, daughter of the late Michael DeMartino and wife Angela nee Magrone was born May 12, 1916 in Three Rivers, Massachusetts.

On November 28, 1935 she was united in marriage to Camille W. Charron in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Jul 24, 2012

Christopher John Doyle, 42 of Washington passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 in Sullivan.

Mr. Doyle, son of Gary Doyle and wife Mary nee Benfield was born November 25, 1969 in Sullivan, MO.

He was Welder at SM Mechanical in Fenton. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, deer watching and collecting arrow heads.

He is...

Jul 22, 2012

Payton Rose Craig 2, of Union passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 in Union.

Payton was born April 19, 2010 in Washington, daughter of Krista Craig and Randall Crafton.

She is survived by her mother, Krista Craig of Union; her twin brother, Kody Craig; her older brother, Trevor Barnwell; her nana, Patti Craig of Union;...

Jul 18, 2012

Baby Roark Harrell went to be with Lord July 18, 2012.

Baby Roark was preceded in death by her grandfather, Larry Edward Harrell and her great-grandfather, Wayne Erwin Tuepker.

Baby Roark is survived by her parents, Greg Harrell and MissySue Hanson of St. Clair; one brother, Austin Hayden Twichell; grandparents, Elizabeth Eddleman of St. Louis,...

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...