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Sharon Lee (Williams) Maize

Sharon Lee (Williams) Maize

Feb 21, 2022

Sharon Lee (Williams) Maize, 79, of Newburg passed away on February 21, 2022 at Phelps Health in Rolla.

Sharon was born on March 18, 1942 to Roy H. and Betty (Jones) Williams.  March 4 would have been her 62 anniversary to the love of her life, Herman (Chuck) Maize.  

Sharon loved animals, especially feeding her bird friends, gardening, and growing...

Louis Ray Leuellyn

Louis Ray Leuellyn

Feb 20, 2022

Louis Ray Leuellyn, age 72 of Rolla Passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at his residence in Rolla.

 

Louis was born May 29, 1949, in Memphis, TN, a son to the late Nathanial Leuellyn and Ina (Banks) Leuellyn who survives.

 

Louis was a 1973 graduate of the University of Missouri. He had his Master of Education in Counseling,...

Clark "Corky" T. Davis, Jr.

Clark "Corky" T. Davis, Jr.

Feb 17, 2022

Clark “Corky” T. Davis, Jr., age 78 of Rolla, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at his residence.

 

Corky was born December 17, 1943, in Hancock, MO, a son to the late Clark T. Sr, and Minnie (Malone) Davis.

 

On May 27, 1971, he was united in marriage to Maryann Dynia. She survives if the home.

 

Corky...

Christina R Matzinger

Christina R Matzinger

Feb 16, 2022

Christina R Matzinger age 52 passed away at her home on 02/16/2022

Helen L. Sewell

Helen L. Sewell

Feb 13, 2022

Helen L Sewell, 83, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on February 13, 2022.

 

She was born February 20, 1938, in Hillsboro, IL. She was predeceased by her husband William L. Sewell, and sons, Douglas Sewell and Mark Sewell.

 

Surviving are her children Robin Benson and Jaye Sewell, as well as sister Linda Jackson. In addition, she...

Kenneth "Kenny" Ronald Duncan, Jr

Kenneth "Kenny" Ronald Duncan, Jr

Feb 9, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” Ronald Duncan, Jr, age 61 of Rolla, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Phelps Health in Rolla.

 

Kenny was born December 12, 1960, in Rolla a son to Kenneth Ronald and Sharon Marie (Lewis) Duncan, Sr, who survive of Rolla.

 

Kenny was a graduate of Rolla High School and worked for and then owned Duncan...

Howard F. Harmon

Howard F. Harmon

Feb 8, 2022

Howard F. Harmon, age 86 of Dixon and formerly of Buies Creek, North Carolina passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday February 8, 2022.

 

He was born on December 8th, 1935, in Erwin, North Carolina, the son of the late Stuart Harmon and Ella Juanita Harmon (Yates). He was preceded in death by his older brother Duane Harmon, and...

Shirley Ann Davis Brown

Shirley Ann Davis Brown

Feb 8, 2022

Shirley Ann Davis Brown passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 8, 2022 at the age of 94 in Rolla, MO.  She was born October 2, 1927, to the late Clarence (CH) and Ethel Davis.  In 1949, Shirley married the love of her life, William P. Brown, who preceded her in death in 2011.  In addition to her husband and parents,...

William Lawrence Wilson

William Lawrence Wilson

Jan 27, 2022

William Lawrence Wilson, age 71 of Stoutland, passed away, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his residence.

 

William was born August 31, 1950, in Camden County, a son to the late Ralph and Ada (Drake) Wilson.

 

He was united in marriage to Phyllis Lorene Henson, and she survives of their home.

 

William was saved at an early age...

Bryan Edwin Laney

Bryan Edwin Laney

Jan 19, 2022

Bryan Edwin Laney, age 67 of Cuba, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Phelps Health in Rolla.

 

Bryan was born November 06, 1954, in St. Louis to Noel and Dolores (Ratliff) Laney.

 

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. 

 

Bryan was preceded in death by a daughter, Missy D. Laney.

 

He...

John A. Hemme

John A. Hemme

Jan 18, 2022

John A Hemme, 78, of St James MO Passed away January 13, 2022, at Phelps Health in Rolla, MO.

John was born September 1,1943, in St James to the late Arthur and Gertrude (Moreland) Hemme. He attended St. James High School. He was PVT E2 (P) in the US Army Reserves from 1967 to 1972. John spent the majority of...

Kim Ransom

Kim Ransom

Jan 15, 2022

With completely shattered hearts we announce the passing of our amazing and beautiful mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, Kim Ransom (Hoffman). Kim passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 15, 2022 at 1:50am CST in a hospital in Rolla, Missouri, she was surrounded by family.

Kim was born on November 25, 1955 in Eureka, California to James & Betty Hoffman....

Stephen "Steve" Emmitt McElfresh

Stephen "Steve" Emmitt McElfresh

Jan 14, 2022

A private family service will be held for Stephan "Steve" Emmitt McElfresh.

Steve died Friday, January 14, 2022, in St. James.

Survivors include his brothers, Stanley and his wife Jeanie and Edward and his wife Gail McElfresh and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and a dear friend Tracy Skidmore.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Charley and Helen McElfresh; brothers,...

Paulette Augusta Beechner

Paulette Augusta Beechner

Jan 13, 2022

Paulette Augusta Beechner (nee Noltensmeyer) was born to Paul and Betty (nee Priest) Noltensmeyer on January 16, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri. Paulette’s spirit left her body on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Rory McCarthy, in Rolla, Missouri.

Paulette married the love of her life Frank Edward “Bud” Beechner on June...

Richard Otto Seifart

Richard Otto Seifart

Jan 4, 2022

Richard Otto Seifart, age 64, of Rolla, MO, Passed away on Tuesday, January 04, 2022 at Phelps Health in Rolla.

He was born February 08, 1957, in Albion, NY, the son of Eric and Jessie (Gaylord) Seifart. Richard was a graduate of Lyndonville Central School, in Lyndonville, New York. It was in school that he met the love of his...

James E. Davis

James E. Davis

Dec 28, 2021

James E. Davis, age 49, of Kahoka, MO, lost his battle with chronic health conditions and entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

He was born May 23, 1972, in Memphis, the son of Lyle E. and Wanda R. (Young) Davis. James was a 1990 graduate of Clark County...

Kimberly "Kim" Joan (Rathert) Schaefer

Kimberly "Kim" Joan (Rathert) Schaefer

Dec 25, 2021

Kimberly “Kim” Joan (Rathert) Schaefer passed away Christmas morning December 25, 2021, at Silverstone Place in Rolla, MO at the age of 62 years.

Kim was born July 27, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri a daughter to the late Merlin Theodore and Judith Norma (Ochs) Rathert After obtaining her GED, Kim enrolled in nursing school. After her career in...

Janet Watkins

Janet Watkins

Dec 21, 2021

Janet Watkins, passed away December 21, 2021, while receiving hospice care at the

age of 77 years. Janet was born April 29, 1944, in Rolla, Missouri, a daughter to the late Henry and Edith (Barnette) Scott. Janet was married to the late Luman Watkins for 55 years. Janet and her husband Luman were the owners of Watkins Portables for 45...

Ada E.  Schwent

Ada E. Schwent

Dec 18, 2021

Ada E. Schwent, passed away December 18, 2021, Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan at the age of 96 years.

Ada was born April 2, 1925, in Steelville, Missouri a daughter to the late Thomas and Mattie ((Halbert) Luck. Ada was a 1943 graduate of Steelville High School. On February 19, 1946, she was united inmarriage to John H. Schwent at...

Melissa J. Phelan

Melissa J. Phelan

Dec 18, 2021

Melissa J. Phelan, age 36 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Silverstone Place in Rolla.

Melissa was born December 14, 1985, in South Bend, Indiana, a daughter to the late John and Julie (Louchowski) Fredrick. She attended the Salem school system. On August 25, 2016, she was united in marriage to Travis Phelan in Salem. Travis...