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Harry Ray Wallen

Harry Ray Wallen

Oct 11, 2021

Harry Ray Wallen, age 73 of Rolla, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at his residence.

Harry was born February 16, 1948, in Ironton, a son to the late John “Smitty” Wallen and Leona Marie (Dotson) Wallen.

Harry graduated in 1966, from Valley of Caledonia High School. He later attended Mineral Area College in Park Hills and graduated from there...

JoAnn  (Jones) Adams

JoAnn (Jones) Adams

Oct 10, 2021

JoAnn (Jones) Adams, 81, died peaceably October 10, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on April 11, 1940, in Comanche, Texas, to Shirley Opal Jones. JoAnn attended Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas, where she met classmate Weldon Lewis Adams. After a courtship of four short months, she married Weldon on August 30, 1957. They celebrated their 64th...

Norma G. Harris

Norma G. Harris

Oct 5, 2021

Norma G Harris, 73, of Rolla died October 5, 2021, at Phelps Health in Rolla.

She was born October 30, 1947, in Belle, Mo, the daughter of the late Victor and Delcie Sieg Butler. Norma graduated from Belle High School class of 1965. Following graduation, she worked for the International Shoe Company and then The Brown Shoe company in Owensville,...

Patrick James Branson

Patrick James Branson

Oct 3, 2021

Patrick James Branson, age 59 of St. James, passed away Sunday October 3, 2021, at Phelps Health in Rolla.

Patrick was born June 10, 1962, in St. Louis, Mo, a son of the late Ronald James and Mary Christine (Mertz) Branson who survives of Union, MO.

Patrick enjoyed boating, tractor pulls, helping other people, spending time with friends and family...

Marco J. Pijl

Marco J. Pijl

Oct 2, 2021

Marco J. Pijl 52, died unexpectedly October 2, 2021, at his residence in Phelps County.

He was born on August 21, 1969, in The Hague Netherlands. The son of Richard Ignatius Lucas and Martina Carolina (Stoffels) Pijl of the Hague Netherlands. Marco graduated from high school, in the Netherlands. Following graduation. He attended college at Oranje Nassau and then received...

Donna  Jean  (Hontz) Coplin

Donna Jean (Hontz) Coplin

Oct 2, 2021

Donna Jean Hontz Coplin, of Rolla, passed from this life on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the age of 84 years.

Donna was born on March 26, 1937 in Houstonia, MO to Eugene and Nina (Pummill) Hontz. She grew up in LaMonte, MO.

Donna enjoyed many activities throughout high school including volleyball, softball, basketball and choir.

She worked as a...

James Raymond Cross

James Raymond Cross

Sep 27, 2021

James Raymond Cross, age 75, of Doolittle, Missouri, went to be with the Lord September 27, 2021, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia Missouri with his beautiful wife by his side.

Raymond was born on July 16, 1946, in Dixon, Missouri to W. Sherman and Jewel Lorraine (Null) Cross. He was united in marriage to his sweetheart...

Dean Michael Saunders

Dean Michael Saunders

Sep 19, 2021

Dean Michael Saunders, age 59, of West Plains, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at the Salem Care Center in Salem.

Dean was born May 18, 1962, in Baltimore, MD, a son to Francis and Carolyn (Folks) Saunders. Dean attended school at Calvert High School in Prince Frederick, MD. After high school Dean went to work as an over the...

James Anderson Maxwell

James Anderson Maxwell

Sep 18, 2021

James Anderson Maxwell went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the age of 74.

He was born in Rolla on June 20, 1947, to Guy Thomas Maxwell and Mary (Fannon) Maxwell. He was preceded in death by his parents and 5 siblings: Martin Maxwell, Willis Maxwell, Alice Rosenburg, Linda Dablemont, and Darlene James Perren. He was...

Robert "Bobby" Dale Wagoner

Robert "Bobby" Dale Wagoner

Sep 15, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Dale Wagoner, age 55 of Rolla, passed away Wednesday September 15, 2021, in the home of his loving family.

Bobby was born August 1, 1966, in Rolla, the son of the late Donald and Diana (Light) Wagoner who survives of Edgar Springs. Bobby was a graduate of Rolla High School. He was the owner of Mid Mo Roofing...

Michael "Mike" Thomas Sims

Michael "Mike" Thomas Sims

Sep 10, 2021

Michael “Mike” Thomas Sims, age 64 of Richland, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at his residence.

Mike was born September 25, 1956, in Independence, MO, a son to Leroy and Helen (Kenser) Sims.

Mike was a graduate of Van Horn High School in Independence.

Mike was employed at Pratt Farms in Richland for 30 years.

He enjoyed listening to music, drinking beer,...

Marvin H. O'Brien

Marvin H. O'Brien

Sep 3, 2021

Marvin H O’Brien, 91, died on September 3, 2021 at Phelps Health. He was born on Oct 18th 1929 in Denver Colorado to Marvin James O’Brien and Jesse Ann O’Brien (Lowry). He lived most of his young life in Branson Missouri where he graduated from High School. After graduation he joined the US Army and was stationed in Japan where...

Deborah Lea Crouch

Deborah Lea Crouch

Sep 3, 2021

Deborah Lea Crouch, age 65 of Rolla passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

Deborah was born on October 21, 1955, in West palm Beach Florida, a daughter to the late James and Betty (Huff) Anderson. Deborah had been married to Steve Stogsdill and Ray Crouch. She was the lead custodian at Missouri S&T for...

Herbert Anderson, Sr.

Herbert Anderson, Sr.

Aug 29, 2021

Herbert Anderson Sr, age 84 of Rolla, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Herbert was born on January 01, 1937, in Sucarnoochee, Mississippi, a son to the late Robert Anderson and Rose (Bassett) Anderson. On March 21, 1982 he was united in marriage to Lolita Webb. Herbert attended school in Sucarnoochee until the seventh grade. Herbert worked in the...

John  Lee  Ford

John Lee Ford

Aug 28, 2021

John Lee Ford, 56, formerly of Neosho, and former managing editor of the Neosho Daily News, passed away August 28, 2021.

John was born August 22, 1965, in Joplin, to Howard James Ford and Delores Easter (Roberts) Ford. He was the youngest of six children. John was always proud of his roots and of his upbringing. He graduated from Parkwood High...

Vernon Dale Shackleford

Vernon Dale Shackleford

Aug 19, 2021

Vernon Dale Shackleford, age 62 of Rolla, passed away unexpectedly at Phelps Health Hospital on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

On September 25, 1958, Vernon was born in Rolla, Missouri; a son to the late Oscar and Mable(McDowell) Shackleford.Vernon attended school at Flat Grove and was a graduate of Rolla High School.He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas...

Catherin Marie (Rominies) Sybert

Catherin Marie (Rominies) Sybert

Aug 17, 2021

Catherine Marie Sybert, age 65 of Houston, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Phelps Health in Rolla.

Catherine was born July 21, 1956, in Cabool, a daughter to the late Wallace and Mary (Snyder) Romines.Catherine attended school in Houston and attended the Providence Church in Cabool and later the Renovation Church in Mansfield, MO.She enjoyed bowling, making jewelry, computers, crafts,...

Susan L. Brawley

Susan L. Brawley

Aug 14, 2021

Susan L. Brawley, age 60, of Licking, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Phelps Health in Rolla.

Susan was born June 23, 1961, in Boise, Idaho, a daughter to the late Carl and Patsey (Terry) Woods.On November 3, 2006, she was united in marriage to John Brawley in Harrison Arkansas.She was a loving and caring Christian woman who enjoyed...

Frank Moyle III

Frank Moyle III

Aug 8, 2021

Frank Otis Moyle, 77 of Rolla, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Silverstone Place in Rolla.

Frank was born October 21, 1943, in Cape Girardeau, a son to the late Frank and Harriett (Sorenson) Moyle.

Frank attended the Kemper Military Academy.

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Gerald Werner

Gerald Werner

Aug 6, 2021

Gerald Lee Werner age 78 of Rolla, died unexpectedly at University Hospital in Columbia on Friday, August 6, 2021.

He was born March 21, 1943, in Chicago Illinois, a  son of the late  Edward H. Werner and Violet H. (Baney) Werner.

Gerald was baptized Lutheran. ...