All Obituaries

Kenneth L. Dickerson Baker, age 43 of Edgar Springs, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in Edgar Springs. Kenneth was born on July 8, 1976 in Rochester, NY., a son to Charles Baker and Kathleen Ledonne.    On December 29, 2012, he was united in marriage to Tia Dickerson who survives of the home. Kenneth was a member of the Pilot Knob Church in Rolla. Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything do with cars. In addition to his wife survivors include: his father and step...

Pamela Jean Shy, age 70 of Rolla, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. Pamela was born February 18, 1949 in Rolla, MO., a daughter to the late Lincoln and Billy Joe (Todd) Hussey. On November 3, 1997, she was united in marriage to Arthur Paul Shy in Rolla, MO. He survives of the home. Pamela loved her family above all and loved spending time with them. She was always there when they needed her. Pam worked outside the home for many years. Christmas...

Mark Anthony Hance, 53, of Rolla, passed away on Saturday, July 6,2019, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. Mark was born on July 11, 1965, in Rolla, a son to the late George and Erma (Prater) Hance. On September 3, 1983, in Rolla, he was united in marriage to Sandy (Lortz) Hance.  She survives at their residence.  In addition to his wife of 35 years, Mark is survived by: one son, Tony Joe Hance of Jefferson City; three grandchildren, Tisha Hance, Heaven...

Virginia “Jean” Mae Whitman, age 68 of Steelville, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. Virginia was born August 17, 1950, in Steelville, a daughter to the late William “Bill” and Erma (Callahan) Quinton. Survivors include her children: Patricia  K. and Michael A. Quinton, David Whitman and Barbara “ Barbie” Hardin and her husband Wayne all of Steelville; her step children: Chris West...

David Murrell Bower, age 65, of Salem, MO., passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his residence. David was born on August 29, 1953, a son to the late Charles Bower and Eloise (Stoler) Spates. David proudly served in the United States Army. He enjoyed collecting guns and working on vehicles. He would be willing to help anyone in need and never met a stranger. David is survived by one daughter, Felissa Sawyer of AZ, one son, Joshua Crocker of Houston, TX., five grandchildren, Cody Allen of...

Robert A. Spurgeon, age 91 of Eminence, MO., passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Rolla Manor. Robert was born on September 7, 1927 in Eminence, MO., a son to the late Charles A. and Gertrude (Spratt) Spurgeon. Robert attended school in Eminence, MO., before joining the United States Army, serving in WWII and the Korean War. Robert enjoyed fishing, golf, boating and spending time on the Jacks Fort River and taking drives in the country. Survivors include four children: Richard Spurgeon...

Mrs. Veda Maxine Lowrey, 89, of Rolla, Missouri, formerly of Longmont, Colorado, passed away Thursday June 20, 2019 at the Silverstone Place Care Facility in Rolla surrounded by family and staff. Veda was born on February 20, 1930 in Boulder, Colorado, the daughter of Charles B. and Veda V. (Ebert) Buffington. Veda graduated from Boulder High School in 1948. Veda was married August 2, 1952 in Harrison, Arkansas to Max LeRoy Lowrey. She travelled from Boulder to Newburg, Missouri to meet...

Jerrilyn (Feeler) Snodgrass, age 69 of Vichy, MO., formerly of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the Presbyterian Manor in Rolla. Jerrilyn was born March 22, 1950 a daughter to Calvin (Jack) and Norma Jean (James) Feeler. On August 22, 1970 she was united in marriage to Dennis R. Snodgrass in Vienna, MO., and to this union one daughter was born. Jerrilyn was retired from the State of Missouri, having worked for the Departments of Conservation, Education, the State...

Dwight L. Robinson, age 76 of Rolla, MO, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Rolla Manor in Rolla. Dwight was born on February 3, 1943 in Evansville, IN., a son to the late Cecil and Adalene (Ellison) Robinson. On April 4, 1965 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Frank in St. Louis, MO. She survives of the home. Dwight attended school in Evansville, IN., and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rolla. He enjoyed fly fishing and playing golf. In addition to his wife Dwight is...

Lloyd E. Thomas, age 92 of Rolla, Mo. Passed away 6-11 2019 at home. Lloyd was born September 13, 1926 in Springfield, Mo. to Festus L. and Margaret F. (Webber) Thomas. Lloyd attended Licking High School where he graduated in 1944.  He was united in marriage to Ima B. Tompkins on July 11, 1945.  She preceded him in death on August 27, 1987.  On November 13, 1970 he was united in marriage to Carol J. (Tessaro) Reinert, who survives of the home. He is further survived by two...