obituaries

May 29, 2011

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May 25, 2011

Jack Lansford, 76 of Sullivan passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at his home.

Mr. Lansford, son of the late Edwin Lansford and wife Goldie nee Vandegriffe was born July 8, 1934 in Missouri.

On June 23, 1956 he was united in marriage to June Duncan in Owensville. Mr. Lansford was employed at Chrysler for...

May 17, 2011

Glenn Pursley, 71 of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in St. Louis.

Mr. Pursley, son of the late Bob Pursley and wife Lee nee Bender was born August 20, 1939.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanine Pursley; two sons, Craig and Larry Pursley and his parents, Bob & Lee...

May 16, 2011

Berry Trotter, 22 of Robertsville passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 in Robertsville.

Mr. Trotter, son of Willie and Deana Trotter was born May 3, 1989 in St. Louis.

Berry attended Lonedell Grade School and St. Clair High School. He played for the Lonedell Youth Football.

He enjoyed fishing, working on cars or...

Apr 29, 2011

Tilmon Olive, 79 of Union passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 at his home.

Mr. Tilmon, son of the late John Olive and wife Verna nee Tansil was born August 2, 1931 in St. Louis.

On February 15, 1964 he was united in marriage to Thelma Pitts in St. Louis.

Mr. Olive was...

Apr 28, 2011

Dorothy F. Hancock-Story nee Smith, 83 of Union passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011 at her home.

Dorothy, daughter of the late John Smith and wife Carrie nee Ford was born August 7, 1927 in Ellington, Missouri.

She was united in marriage to Walter Hancock until his passing in 1977 and then united in marriage...

Apr 11, 2011

Roger Messex, 28 of St. Clair passed away Monday, April 11, 2011 in St. Clair.

Mr. Messex, son of Leroy Messex and Ellen nee Boyer was born August 4, 1982 in St. Louis.

On September 13, 2008 he was united in marriage to Nicole Julius in St. Clair.

Mr. Messex was preceded in...

Apr 2, 2011

Delbert Sharp Sr., 56 of St. Clair passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 at his home.

Mr. Sharp, son of the late Cecil Sharp and wife Lydia nee Steinke was born January 28, 1955 in Bakersfield, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Lydia Sharp.

Mr. Sharp is survived...

Mar 22, 2011

Margaret "Peggy" Jones (nee Smith) of St. Louis passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011.

She was born November 28, 1941 in St. Louis. On April 18, 1960 she was united in marriage to Truett V. Jones in Salem, Missouri.

Beloved wife of the late Truett Jones Loving Mother to Edward, Anna, Matthew and Todd Jones...

Mar 5, 2011

Harvey J. Buck fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Sat., March 5, 2011.

Beloved husband of the late Roberta I. Buck (nee Larcom); dear father of Steven A. Buck, Kathy M. Whitmore, Michael D. Buck, and the late Harvey J. Buck, Jr.; dear grandfather of Tammy Whitmore, Danielle Graham, Joseph, David and Steven C....

Feb 12, 2011

Jay Modglin, 53, of St. Clair passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 in St. Clair.

Mr. Modglin, son of the late Donald Modglin and wife Virginia nee Crain was born December 9, 1957 in St. Louis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Virginia Modglin and one brother Donnie Modglin.

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Feb 4, 2011

Marie Dulworth nee Gaines, 99, of St. Clair passed away Friday, February 04, 2011 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Dulworth, daughter of the late John and Mary Gaines was born January 8, 1912 in Montana.

Mrs. Dulworth was a member of The Virginia Mines Baptist Church, St. Clair. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jan 29, 2011

Eugene Seibert, 89, of Union passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011 at his home.

Mr. Seibert, son of the late Henry Seibert and wife Clara nee Brady was born March 13, 1921 in St. Louis.

He was united in marriage to Ruth Lindner on November 7, 1942.

Mr. Seibert was preceded in death...

Jan 26, 2011

Jeannine Pursley nee Siess, 70 of Lonedell passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at home.

Mrs. Pursley, daughter of the late Raymond Siess and wife Marie nee Baber was born August 12, 1940 in St. Louis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Marie Siess; two sons, Craig Pursley and Larry Pursley;...

Jan 18, 2011

Linda Evelyn Mangles 1942-2011 Linda Mangles nee Matthews, 68 of Union went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 18, 2011.

Mrs. Mangles, daughter of the late Clarence Matthews and wife Fanniebelle nee Morris was born January 25, 1942 in St. Louis.

She was preceded in death by her parents....

Jan 15, 2011

William "Buck" Miller, 68, of Beaufort passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011 in Washington.

Mr. Miller, son of the late William R. Miller and wife Edith L. nee McKay was born February 20, 1942 in Olney, Missouri.

He worked at Leo J. Peiricks as a mechanic and retired in 2004 after 40 years.

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Jan 12, 2011

Carol Sue Kittle, nee Allen, 71 of Manchester passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011 in St. Clair.

Carole will be sadly missed by her family, friends and loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Norma Jean Allen. Mrs. Kittle is survived by her husband, Louis E. Kittle; one son,...

Dec 15, 2010

Jake Counts, Jr. 26 of Park Hills passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in Farmington.

Mr. Counts, son of Jake Douglas Counts, Sr. and Sallie Rice nee Pulley was born June 6, 1984 in St. Louis, MO.

He received his schooling at the Missouri Welding Institute in Nevada, Missouri and graduated in November, 2010.

Dec 15, 2010

Gary O. Crane of Leslie, MO died peacefully, at home on Dec., 15th, 2010, at the age of 71 after an extended illness.

Gary was a school teacher at Niedringhaus Elementary School in Granite City, Illinois until his retirement. He worked as a meat cutter in the St. Louis area for many years.

He received...

Dec 14, 2010

Gloria Arflack nee Cox of Union passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at her home.

Mrs. Arflack, daughter of Leslie Cox Sr. and wife Elsie nee Cahill was born June 19, 1945 in Washington.

On October 12, 1996 she was united in marriage to Fred Arflack in Union.

Mrs. Arflack worked at the...