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Diane Virginia DeVincenzo

Diane Virginia DeVincenzo

Apr 10, 2023

 

Diane Virginia DeVincenzo age 71 of St James, passed away on Monday April 10, 2023 at the Golden Living Center in St. James.  She was born in Boston, MA on December 14, 1951, to Joseph P and Angelia P (Leone) DeVincenzo. 

 

Diane enjoyed crafting and crocheting.

 

She is predeceased by her parents, one brother Thomas DeVincenzo and...

Dorothy Eileen Mock

Dorothy Eileen Mock

Mar 31, 2023

 

Dorothy Eileen Mock, known to everyone as “Pinky”, passed away on March 31, 2023, at Salem MO at the age of 86 years and 4 months.  She was born November 14, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio to Anna Catherine Fitzgerald.

 

In 1953 she was married to James R. Mock in Toledo, and to this union three children were born. ...

Wade Lewis Hankins, Jr.

Wade Lewis Hankins, Jr.

Mar 29, 2023

 

Wade Lewis Hankins, Jr, age 79 of St. Robert, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Phelps Health in Rolla.

 

Wade was born, May 24, 1943, in Peoria, IL, a son to the late Wade Lewis Hankins, Sr and Martha Anita (Conlee) Hankins.

 

Wade proudly served his country in the United States Navy before being honorably discharged....

Leo "L.D. Daniel Cook

Leo "L.D. Daniel Cook

Mar 28, 2023

 

Leo Daniel (L.D.) Cook, age 78 of Newburg, went to his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Rolla.

 

Leo or L.D., as he was called by everyone who knew him, was born April 8, 1944, in Newburg to the late Lewis L. and Margaret B. (Malone) Cook of Newburg.

 

In addition to his parents, L.D....

Michael "Mike" Steven Stoney

Michael "Mike" Steven Stoney

Mar 24, 2023

 

Michael “Mike” Stoney, age 69, passed peacefully away in his home on Friday, march 24, 2023.

 

Mike was a US Military Veteran who served in three different branches of the military, Army, Navy and Coast Guard.

 

Mike is survived by his wife, Chyrel, his mother Virginia Beckham; his children, Michael Jr. and Christopher Stoney, Charlene Mumma, Danny...

Pamela "Pam" Gay Smith

Pamela "Pam" Gay Smith

Mar 23, 2023

 

 

Pamela “Pam Gay Smith, age 71 of Crocker, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Lifecare Centers of Waynesville.

 

Pam was born October 28, 1951, in Waynesville a daughter to the late Roger Bowles and Roberta Jean (Decker) Jones. Her stepfather, Cliff Jones also preceded her in death.

 

Pam loved her animals.  She enjoyed watching her...

Alesa Rea Birdsong

Alesa Rea Birdsong

Mar 22, 2023

 

Rolla, MO - Alesa Rea (Busque) Birdsong “Red”, 51 of Rolla MO passed away on March 22,

2023 at Phelps Health after an extended battle with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.

 

She was born in Augusta, Maine on September 8, 1971, the daughter of the late Richard

Busque and Lynn (Pennewell) Gruber.

 

Alesa had a love for a...

William Allen Littrell Sr

William Allen Littrell Sr

Mar 21, 2023

 

William Allen Littrell Sr, of Owensville passed away on March 21, 2023, with his family by his side.  He was born January 3, 1934, in St. Clair to Charles Edward Littrell and Lucy Stevens Adair. 

William attended school in Cuba and served in the US Army from 1956 to 1958. 

On July 22, 1972, he married Mary Rosalie Dotson...

Alan Edward Powell

Alan Edward Powell

Mar 18, 2023

Alan Edward Powell, age 66 of Rolla/Doolittle, MO, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at his residence.

Alan was born on February 9, 1957, in Merced, CA, a son to the late Ellis Powell and Ethel "Lois" Ewings who survives of Atwater, CA.

Alan attended school in California and then started his career as an over the road truck driver...

Patricia Louise Perry

Patricia Louise Perry

Mar 1, 2023

 

Patricia (Pat) Louise Perry

 

A celebration of life will be held for Pat Perry on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Rolla Lions Club Den in Rolla, Missouri. The celebration will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a dinner reception provided by the Club at 6:00. Pat was a member and past President of the Rolla Lioness Club and...

Ronald Sauermilch

Ronald Sauermilch

Feb 28, 2023

 

 

Ronald Sauermilch, age 68, of Rolla passed away on February 28, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.  He was born in Fresno, California on April 8, 1954 to Christian and Irene (Meisner) Sauermilch. 

Ronald proudly served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Gulf War.  He was married to Cindy...

Z. Bernice Sharp

Z. Bernice Sharp

Feb 27, 2023

 

Bernice Sharp was born February 26, 1952, to the late Monnie Hubert and Ocie Elsie Camden (Nash) in Graniteville, MO.

 

Our amazing wife, mother, Mama, and Big Mama passed from this life on Monday, February 27, 2023, at her home in Plato, MO surrounded by her family.

 

In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death...

Edward "Ed" A Rigsby

Edward "Ed" A Rigsby

Feb 27, 2023

Edward "Ed" A. Rigsby, of Rolla, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at the age of 82. He was born in Dixon, MO on July 9, 1940, to the late Clifford Rigsby and Thelma (Cottrell) Thompson. Along with his parents Ed was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Cain.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Paula (Ted)...

Marilyn Marie Guffey

Marilyn Marie Guffey

Feb 24, 2023

 

Marilyn Marie Guffey passed away on February 24, 2023 at University of Missouri Health Center with her family by her side.  She was born January 11, 1965 in St Louis, MO to James Guffey and Freda Johnston. 

 

She loved pointing out that she was named after Marilyn Monroe.  She will be remembered by those that knew her best...

Katherine Mollie Dyer

Katherine Mollie Dyer

Feb 20, 2023

 

Katherine “Kate” M. Dyer, 91, passed away at Rolla Health and Rehabilitation Center on Monday, February 20, 2023.  Kate was born August 3, 1931, in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Raymond J. and Elenora (Burgdorf) Coomes.

                Kate attended Reitz High School in Evansville, and after working in various jobs, and a first marriage and three daughters, she moved...

James Wesley Wallen, Jr

James Wesley Wallen, Jr

Feb 16, 2023

 

James Wesley Wallen, Jr., age 70 of Rolla passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 At the Silver Stone nursing facility in Rolla. 

 

James was born on August 19, 1952, in Kanas City, a son to the late James Wesley, Sr and Frances (Hooker) Wallen.

 

He was a 1970 graduate of Elk Grove High School in Elk...

Russell "Red" Eugene Thomas

Russell "Red" Eugene Thomas

Feb 14, 2023

 

Russell “Red” Eugene Thomas, passed away on February 14. 2023 at his residence in Rolla, MO.  He was born on April 22, 1975, in Columbia, MO to the Ralph Thomas and Sharon Wooster Lirette.

 

Red was a member of Life Changes Church.  He also loved spending time outdoors. 

 

He was preceded in death by his...

Beverly "Diane" Sidwell

Beverly "Diane" Sidwell

Feb 13, 2023

 

Beverly “Diane” Sidwell of St. James, MO passed away on February 13, 2023 with her family by her side. She was 74 years old. Diane was born on November 11, 1948 in Rolla, MO to Charles Sidwell and Ada Lewis. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her children Kenneth Lewis and Angela Dover, grandchildren Alicia Chambers (Larry...

August "Augie" Newman

August "Augie" Newman

Feb 12, 2023

 

August Eugene Newman of St. James, MO formerly of Goldsboro Texas passed away February 12, 2023 at the age of 83. 

 

August (Augie) is a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He served honorably in both the Navy and Army leaving service as a Private First Class.  During his time in the Navy, he served on the well...

Mathew James Rogers

Mathew James Rogers

Feb 11, 2023

 

Mathew James Rogers passed away February 11, 2023, with his family at his bedside.  He was born August 23, 1974, the son of Dan and Linda Rogers and grandson of the late Victor and Delcie Butler.  He is survived by two daughters Paige Wade and husband Taylor of Fulton, Brianne Rogers, and Seth Vance of Bourbon, five grandchildren, Charlie,...