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Richard Allen Kilby
Dec 5, 2020
Richard Allen Kilby, of Edgar Springs, Missouri passed away December 5, 2020 at the age of 76. He was born in Saint Louis, Missouri on November 11, 1944 to the late Edward Kilby and Carrie (Gola) Kilby.
On October 3, 1964 he married the one and only love of his life Susan Hanneken and to this union was blessed with...

Lawrence "Larry" William O'Neal
Dec 4, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” William O’Neal, 50, of Cuba, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020, at his residence.
Lawrence was born on August 13, 1970, in Sullivan, a son to late Glenda (Dickerson) and Larry (Teresa) O’Neal of Centertown.
Lawrence attended school in Arkansas.
Lawrence was employed as a laborer and supervisor while working construction in Florida.
In addition to his...
Joshua Albert Smith
Nov 9, 2020
Joshua Albert Smith, age 36 of Rolla, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020.
Joshua was born July 27, 1984, in Rolla, a son to the late Jacqueline Smith and Jerry Smith who survives.
He was a graduate of Rolla High School and UMR/S&T.
Survivors include: two sisters, Dalicia Sanders and her husband Franklin of Casper, WY and M. Janelle...
Donna Jean Bethmann
Nov 9, 2020
Donna Jean Bethmann, age 60, of Belle passed away Sunday, November 9th, 2020 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
She was born October 13, 1960 to Clinton T. Ridenhour and Betty J. (Ray) Ridenhour at Rolla.
Donna was united in marriage to Fred Bethmann, Jr. on November 4, 2007.
She was basically a Belle resident most of her...
Randy Noel Patton
Nov 7, 2020
Randy Noel Patton, age 69, of St. James passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020.
Randy was born October 5, 1951 in Sandoval, Illinois, a son to the late Roy and Edna (Pratt) Patton.
In 2005 Randy was united in marriage to Debbie Rice. Debbie survives of their home in St. James.
Randy owned and operated Rumors Bar...

Cheri Jo Newkirk
Nov 4, 2020
Cheri J. (Winn) Newkirk, 60, of Newburg, passed away at her home on November 4, 2020. She was born on January 22, 1960 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Cecil and Velma Winn.
Cheri leaves behind her children: Amanda (Josh) Noble of Fredericktown; Jammie (Neil) Hill of Bonne Terre; Tabitha (Frank) Brocato of Excelsior Springs; and Dale (Jessica) Hill,...
Michelle Danette Howell
Nov 1, 2020
Michelle Danette (Steppig) Howell, 53, of Licking, Missouri went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 1, 2020.
She was born on February 13, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri, to William Steppig Sr. and Doris (Smith) Roper.
Michelle graduated from Valley Park High School in 1985 and served as the...

Roland Edward Head
Oct 26, 2020
Roland Edward Head, age 96 of St. James, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at Phelps Health in Rolla.
Roland was born June 20, 1924, in Jennings, MO, a son to the late James and Alice (Martindell) Head.
Roland attended school at Matlock schoolhouse and graduated from John Hodge High School in St. James.
Roland proudly served...
Judith Ann Ross
Oct 15, 2020
Judith Ann (Daniels) Ross, age 75 of Newburg, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, at her residence.
Judith was born October 18, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, a daughter to the late Vernon and Gertrude (Baker) Daniels.
On October 18, 1961, Judith was united in marriage to James “Sonny” Ross in Benton, MO. He preceded her in death on...
Doris Kay Villeme
Oct 7, 2020
Doris Kay Villeme, 67, of Rolla, MO, passed away on Oct. 7, 2020, at Rolla Health and Rehabilitation Suites. She was born April 9,1953, in Topeka KS, the daughter of Ray L. and Patricia (Thomas) Villeme and Anna R. (Friesen) Villeme-Wieland.
Doris graduated high school in Thoreau, NM in 1971. During her high school years, Doris set a...
Lester Jerome Bridges III
Oct 6, 2020
Lester Jerome Bridges III, 53, died October 6, 2020, with family.
He was born July 10, 1967, in Arizona, the son of Lester Jerome Bridges III and Thelma Louise (Brooks) Bridges.
Lester married Glenda England in 1989 and they had two children. He spent most of his life as a laborer.
Surviving are his son Lester Bridges IV and...

Wayne David Tennyson
Oct 3, 2020
Wayne David Tennyson died at Phelps Health on October 3, 2020 in Rolla, MO at the age of 69.
Wayne is survived by his Mother Dorothy Tennyson, Brother Eugene Tennyson, Ex Wife Jane Tennyson, Son David Tennyson, Daughter Amy Keeney and husband Jim with 2 sons, Son Rex Tennyson and wife Elienay with 1 son and 5 daughters all in...
Shirley England
Sep 26, 2020
Shirley J. England, age 61, of Cherryville, Missouri passed away on Saturday September 26, 2020, at her residence.
Shirley was born on March 28, 1959, in Fredericktown, Missouri the daughter of the late Wilber Barton Jr. and Hazel Smith Barton, her mother survives.
On June 5, 2013, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Steven G....
Fern O. Jones
Sep 23, 2020
Fern O. Jones, age 86, of Rolla passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at her residence.
Fern was born on February 19, 1934, in Gourd Creek, a daughter to the late Charles Alfred and Mabel (Fleming) Brown.
On November 23, 1953 she was united in marriage to Thomas D. Jones. He preceded her in death on January 8, 1998.
Fern...
Dorothy Marie Boyd
Sep 11, 2020
Dorothy Marie Boyd, aged 70 of Rolla, passed away, Friday, September 11, 2020, at her home.
Dorothy was born January 15, 1950, in Waynesville to the late LeRoy and Zelma (Hussey) Farrar.
On September 26, 1986, Dorothy married Glenn Homer Boyd. He preceded her in death on November 2, 2016.
Dorothy was a homemaker and enjoyed spending...
Stephen Ralph Jones
Aug 19, 2020
Stephen Ralph Jones, 67, of Salem, MO died on August 19, 2020 at home after a brave battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Born September 18, 1952 in Tahlequah, OK to the late Delbert Jones and Florence Oelsen Jones
He grew up in St. Louis raising hell with his longtime friend, Ralph Schnieders. Steve married Rhonda Vester Jones on December...

Michael Kaiser Wilhelm
Aug 15, 2020
Michael Kaiser Wilhelm age 51, of Rolla, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 15, 2020.
Michael was born May 24, 1969, in Wheatland, WY, a son to Michael Alvin and Marsha Jo (Dablemont) Wilhelm.
Michael graduated from Gering High School in Gering, NE, class of 1987. He also attended college at Hayward...
Carolyn Lucy Bailey
Aug 14, 2020
Carolyn Lucy Bailey, age 62 of Vichy passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at her residence.
Carolyn was born on April 12, 1958, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late Everett and Sivila (Reid) Rodgers.
On January 12, 1974, Carolyn was united in marriage to Phillip Ralph Bailey. He preceded her in death on May 7, 2020.
Carolyn...
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