All Obituaries

David L. Gilliam Sr, age 77 of Bourbon, MO., passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at his residence. David was born on June 15, 1941 in Belgrade, Mo., a son to the late Clifford and Edith (Record) Gilliam. He attended school in Sullivan, Mo. David proudly served in the U.S. Airforce from 1959 to 1963 and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was employed and retired from Sharpe Army Depot, Lathrop, CA. David enjoyed refurbishing vehicles, boats, and equipment and loved antique car collections....

Shari Lynn Wagoner, age 51 of Rolla, MO., passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at her residence. She was born September 15, 1967 in Stockton, CA., a daughter to Garry Wichman and Linda (Hauser) Rond. Shari graduated from St. James High School in 1985. She was a very loving person and cared deeply for her family and friends.  She loved spending time with her dog CJ and taking him for long walks. Survivors include her mother Linda Rond  and her husband James of Carson City, NV.,...

 Carol Marie (Dietz) Johnson died unexpectedly March 6, 2019, at Phelps County Regional Medical Center of natural causes. She was 80 years old, born July 26, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, the youngest child of William E. Dietz and Bertha (Lorey) Dietz. Carol graduated from Webster High School in Webster Groves, Missouri, in 1957, but spent most of her adult life as a Rolla resident. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rolla, and she had an independent spirit (some...

  On Saturday, March 2, 2019, Sharon L. Huff, loving mother of three, passed away at the age of 68 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan. Sharon was a resident of Victorian Place of Sullivan after her retirement from Midwest Mechanical Installation. Together, with her friends, she attended Christ Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in St. Clair, Mo. where she formed many long lasting friendships. Born May 30, 1950 in Wentzville, MO to the late Warren W. Huff and Ann R. Rose {Breedlove},...

  Rosia was born on August 7, 1964 in Alton, Ill., a daughter to the late David and Cora (Hall) Griffin.  Rosia was a member of New Dimensions Church and enjoyed shopping with her sister, cooking, watching movies but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. Survivors include two daughters: Kelve'lina Fowler and Destiny Williams of Rolla, one son; Deron Williams of Jefferson City, five grandsons; Deron Jr, De'Suan, Demarii, Deton,...

  Charlotte Anne (Smith) Thiel, age 82 of Rolla, MO., formerly of St. Louis, passed away February 20, 2019 at her residence.  Charlotte was born on June 25, 1936 in St. Louis, MO., a daughter to the late James Bernard and Eliva (Cory) Smith. On June 19, 1965 she was united in marriage to Werner Paul Thiel in Richmond Heights, Mo. He precedes her in death. Charlotte attended school at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (University of Missouri) in St. Louis. She was a member of...

  Ellen Marie Brown, age 71 of Cuba, passed away February 13, 2019 at her residence. Ellen was born on November 25, 1947 in Sullivan, MO., to the late John and Mildred (McCune) Pinnell.  On January 27, 1968 she was united in marriage to James David Brown. He preceded her in death on February 25, 2000.  Ellen loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.   Survivors include her children: Melissa Roddewig and her husband Daryl of Tucson, AZ.,...

  Forrest Lee Todd, age 91 of Vichy, MO., passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019, at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James.  Forrest was born on October 25, 1927, in Webster Groves, MO., a son to the late Fred and Eunice (Moreland) Todd. On August 17, 1957, he was united in marriage to Marie (Evans)Ellis. She preceded him in death on April 14, 2002. He later married Deloris Todd who preceded him in death in March 2013.  Forrest was a member of the Broadway Baptist...

 Jerry Wayne Hines, age 77 of Rolla, MO, passed away February 8, 2019 at Rolla Health and Rehabilitation in Rolla. Jerry was born on April 2, 1941 in Blooming Rose, MO., a son to Wayne and Juanita (Hogan) Hines. Jerry attended school at Rolla Public Schools and graduated in 1959. He was of the Catholic faith, and enjoyed watching Nascar, the St. Louis Cardinals, spending time with his family, friends and the love of his life, his dog Bella.   Survivors include his mother,...

  Steven Robert Kyle, age 61 of Rolla, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019, at his residence after a short battle with cancer. Steve enjoyed the outdoors, listening to his music and had a love for sports, especially wrestling and hockey. He was a skilled bricklayer, adding  personal touches to all of his work. He will be remembered well for his orneriness and having long conversations with his friends. Steve is survived by his children and their families; Krisy Wilhelm...