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James LeRoy Davis
Jan 5, 2024
James LeRoy Davis of Rolla passed away on January 5, 2024, at the age of 83 years. He was born December 12, 1940, in Rolla to James Henry and Helen Lotta (Barnes) Davis who precede him in death.
LeRoy was raised in Rolla and attended school there until the 8th grade when he left school to begin working in...
Ryan Curtis
Jan 4, 2024
Ryan Daniel Ross Curtis age 33 St. James, Missouri, formerly from Pekin, IL. died suddenly in a tragic car accident on the morning of January 4, 2024. He was born August 28, 1990, in Pekin Il.
He was proceeded in death by many loved ones and is greeted with open arms in Heaven.
He was a certified...
Donald Allen Doan
Jan 3, 2024
Donald Allen Doan, 82, passed away on January 03, 2024, at his home in Flat, Missouri. He was born on August 18, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Harold Robert and Marie Louise (Zikan) Doan.
Donald was raised in his early years in Chicago before moving to Bristol, Wisconsin during his teen years and graduating from Central High...
Jimmy Varner
Dec 31, 2023
Jimmy Varner, of Rolla, passed away on December 31, 2023. He was born in Waynesville on September 20, 1941, to the late Henry and Alice Varner.
Jimmy was raised in Rolla and married Margaret Varner. They spent their life in Rolla where Jimmy worked as a truck driver.
He enjoyed all things outdoors. He enjoyed boating, hunting, fishing, and camping. Jimmy...
Tommy Cordell Pridgeon
Dec 31, 2023
Tommy “Tom” Cordell Pridgeon, age 58 of Rolla, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his residence.
Tom was born on October 1, 1965, in Rolla, a son to Mary Ann (Thornhill) Pridgeon who survives of Rolla.
Tom was a graduate of Rolla High School.
He worked as a manager for Renoco Coffee Company.
Tom...
Henry Leo Ponzer
Dec 25, 2023
Henry Leo Ponzer, age 93 of Lecoma, passed away, Monday, December 25, 2023, at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James.
Henry was born November 27, 1930, in Rolla, a son to the late Ben and Julia (Franz) Ponzer.
Henry proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army with two years of active duty at...
Rhea Lou Whitton
Dec 22, 2023
Rhea Lou Whitton, age 70 of Rolla, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at her residence.
Rhea was born February 12, 1953, in Marion, IN, a daughter to the late Donald Julian and Veloy (Miller) Wootton who survives of Rolla.
She was united in Marriage to John Whitton for 52 years. He survives of Rolla.
Rhea...
Dennis Gene Klinefelter
Dec 18, 2023
Dennis Gene Klinefelter died on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home in St. James (Rosati), MO.
He was born November 18,1951, to Deal & Joan (Blanchard) Klinefelter in Waukegan, IL.
He attended Beach Park schools & graduated in 1970 from Zion Benton Township High School.
He worked & retired from Commonwealth Edison Station 16 for 30 years...
Joan Kay Ware
Dec 12, 2023
Joan Kay (King) Ware, 78, died on December 12, 2023 in Dixon, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 16, 1945 in Steele, MO to Jesse and Hazel (Byce) King.
She was an avid gardener, who loved to fish, and watch scary movies. She loved to be outside in the sunshine and fresh air, and...
Gaylond Kyle Lawrence
Dec 7, 2023
Gaylon Kyle Lawrence, 64, of Edgar Springs Missouri, died at his home on December 7th, 2023.
He was born in Mansfield Missouri in 1959 and adopted by Elsworth and Betty Lawrence.
Gaylon was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Mike Sickler and is survived by one daughter, Shayna, son in law Jeff , grandchildren Madison, Tristan and...
Brian Alphonso Malone Jr
Dec 6, 2023
Brian Alphonso Malone Jr. entered this world on November 28, 1968 in St. Louis, Mo. As he grew up, the city could no longer contain his larger-than-life soul, so he ventured out into the world to pursue his dreams. Along the way he met and changed the lives of a countless number of people, and started a family, (or...
Edward Joseph Smith
Dec 6, 2023
Edward Joseph Smith, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully in his home in Salem, MO surrounded by friends and family on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 10:35PM. He was born on April 15, 1946, in Bayonne, NJ the son of Josephine and Edward J Smith, Sr.
Ed worked as a Chemist at ASARCO/Doe Run Company in Vibernum, MO for 48...
Donna Lou Williams
Nov 30, 2023
Donna Lou Williams (Hills), 77, of St. James passed away on November 30, 2023, at Silverstone in Rolla. She was born June 20, 1946, to Herman and Lois (Marget) Hills in Elgin, Illinois. Donna graduated from Rolla High School in 1964 and from Rolla Cosmetology School in 1965.
Donna would marry the love of her life Otis Williams on...
Howard Walny
Nov 26, 2023
Howard Walny age 75 of Newburg passed away on November 26, 2023. He was born on September 30, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan to Louis and Josephine Walny. Howard was a 20-year veteran of the United States Army, while also continuing his education.
Howard was very active in his community, he was a member of REACT, the Doolittle Fire Department,...
Sharon Kay Overshon
Nov 23, 2023
Sharon Kay Overshon passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, in the St. Louis Mercy South ICU, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was 74 years of age.
Sharon was a devoted partner, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a dedicated homemaker.
Her family is enormously grateful for her many acts of love, too numerous to list...
Kevin Lewis Fuhring
Nov 22, 2023
Kevin L. Fuhring, 59, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2023, in his home. He was born on July 14, 1964, in Rolla to Charles Lewis and Vesta Mae (Brown) Fuhring.
Kevin graduated from St. James High School, class of 1982. Throughout his life, Kevin was a remarkable athlete. He went on to play baseball at East Central...
Stephen Edward (Ed) Atkisson
Nov 22, 2023
Stephen Edward (Ed) Atkisson, age 89 of Rolla passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
Ed was born December 19, 1933, in Raymondville, MO, and was a graduate of Houston High School class of 1951. He attended Southwest Missouri State College and mortuary school in Dallas, TX.
Ed was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Leann (Atkisson) Jarrett, his...
Barbara A. Beasley
Nov 19, 2023
Barbara Ann (Lehman) Beasley was born March 14, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio to Lloyd and Frances (Wuebold) Lehman. On November 19, 2023, God freed her from Alzheimer’s and welcomed her home. She was 88 years old.
Bunny grew up in San Antonio, Texas, the middle of three sisters. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1953. In 1957,...
Lavina Faustena Moore
Nov 19, 2023
Lavina Faustena “Flossie or Frosty” (Shepherd) Moore was born on October 11, 1931, in Arkansas, to Ira William “Bill” Shepherd and Rachel Louetta (Hyde) Bramlett. She married JM Moore on April 17, 1951, in Paragould, Arkansas. Together they had six children. She passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on November 19, 2023, in Rolla, Mo., after a...
Lois Staples
Nov 19, 2023
Lois (McMullin) Staples, of Edgar Springs, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
She was the beloved mother of John Christopher Staples (Dena Alspach); dear grandmother of Matthew Staples and Zack Staples; daughter-in-law of John A. Staples; sister of Debi Smith (Jimmy Weaver); sister-in law of Jane Douglas, Anne Staples, and John W. Staples; aunt of Michael R....
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