Obituaries

Oct 14, 2017

                Roger Dale Squires SR, of Rolla, Mo., passed away on Oct. 14th 2017 at the age of 64. He was born on July 27th, 1953, in Fort Worth, TX., a son to Russell and Imogene (Conners) Squires who both precede him in death. Roger loved to use his mechanical skills, fishing and camping,...

Oct 13, 2017

  Reta Jenkins, age 77 of Salem, Mo. passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at her residence. Reta was born on July 31, 1940 in Plato, MO., a daughter to the late Arlie and Dorthy (Wallace) Sallee. Reta attended school at Central Missouri State University where she received her Bachelor's degree in Education. She was a home economics teacher at...

Sep 29, 2017

  Robert E. Sieli, age 72 of Salem, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017, at his residence. Bob was born on January 30, 1945, in St. Louis, a son to the late Joseph and Thelma (Rebori) Sieli. Bob graduated from Bishop DuBourg High School. On July 24, 2003, he was united in marriage to Marilyn (Turner) Salaman in Florence, S.C.,...

Sep 22, 2017

  Ray Elsworth Allison, age 84 of Rolla, passed away September 22, 2017, at his residence. Ray was born on October 30, 1932 in Lecoma, Mo., a son to the late George and Ema Pearl (Brown) Allison. On July 6, 1953, Ray was united in marriage to Margaret Viola Walker who preceded him in death on June 2, 2016. Ray...

Sep 5, 2017

 Adina Rena Hall, age 51 of Plato, Mo passed away September 5, 2017, at her residence. Adina was born September 28, 1965 in Frankford,Germany, a daughter to Alton and Geraldine (Potter) Hall. Adina graduated from Kansas State University in 1990 with a bachelors degree in Theater, Arts, and French. She was employed by AAFES in Fort Leonard Wood. She enjoyed...

Aug 9, 2017

  Ruby Marie (Clark) (Lunning) Mills, age 88 of Vienna, MO., passed away August 9, 2017 at the Maries Manor Nursing Facility in Vienna, Mo. Ruby was born September 23, 1928, in Williams, Iowa, a daughter to Jesse and Emma (Box) Clark. On November24,1946 she was united in marriage to Keith Lunning in Iowa Falls, Iowa who preceded her in...

Jul 20, 2017

Michael Dawayne Artrip, 38, of Rolla, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at his residence. Michael was born on October 1, 1978, in Shelby, Ohio, a son to Raymond (Christy)Thompson and Ty Ann Artrip, who survive in Mansfield, Ohio. On September 6, 2014, in Rolla, he was united in marriage to Laura Jean (Tennyson) Artrip. Michal was a member...

Jul 18, 2017

  Anna Mae (Konitz) Hurley, of Rolla, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the age of 89. Ann was born on March 15, 1928 in Erick, Oklahoma, a daughter to the late   Adolph and Amanda (Porch) Konitz.  On October 8, 1951, Ann married Bobby Joe Hurley in Belvidere, Illinois, and to this union, 9 children were born. Ms. Hurley worked...

Jun 25, 2017

Jun 10, 2017

George Gomes, age 83 of Salem, Mo., passed away June 10, 2017 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla. George was born on March 26, 1934 in Middletown, RI., a son to Benjamin and Georgiana (Mello) Gomes. George attended school at Portsmouth and New Port, RI. On February 25, 2006, he was united in marriage to Charlena Ousley in...

May 24, 2017

 Jennifer Marie Rothermich, age 37, of Owensville, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jennifer was born July 10, 1979, in St. Louis, a daughter to Janice Abernathy of Linn and Marvin Herndon of Washington.  Jennifer was a 1998 graduate of Owensville High School. On February 9, 2004, she was united in marriage...

May 7, 2017

   Darrell (Duke) Rogers, age 73 of St. James, passed away May 7th, 2017 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla. Darrell was born on December 30th, 1943, a son to the late Burgess and Hester (Wagner) Rogers. Darrell was well known as the owner of Top Dollar Pawn since 1978.  Darrell is survived by and will be greatly...

May 3, 2017

 Clarence Hadley Alexander of Rolla, Mo passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the age of 61. He was born on October 7, 1955 in Waynesville, Mo., to Clarence and Alice (Watson) Alexander.  Hadley will be greatly missed by his surviving family which includes one daughter, Ashley Alexander of Norwalk, OH; three brothers, Bruce Alexander and his wife Jerry of...

Apr 27, 2017

 Joyce Enice Tyler, age 69 of Flat, Missouri, passed away April 27,2017, at her residence. Joyce was born on April 30, 1947, in Duke, Missouri, a daughter to the late Eldo and Carol (Miles) Wilson. On March 9, 1968, Joyce was united in marriage to William Earl Tyler, II in Flat. He survives of the home. Joyce loved the outdoors....

Apr 23, 2017

 Jesse Rey Ryce was born October 12, 1993, and passed from this life on April 23, 2017, at the age of 23.  He is survived by his parents, Roni and Cindy Ryce of Rolla, MO, numerous relatives and many friends.  Jesse loved life and everyone he met.  He connected with everyone in some way. He was working as a flight attendant,...

Mar 28, 2017

 Janis Lynn (Silkwood) Barth, age 67 of Salem, Missouri passed away March 28, 2017, at her home in Salem.   Janis was born on May 14, 1949, in Clinton, Indiana to Joseph E. and Laura L. (Falls) Silkwood. On December 29, 2002, she was united in marriage to Gerhard ‘Hardy' Barth in Cappeln (Foristell), MO. Janis attended Wentzville High School...

Mar 18, 2017

  Kenneth Wayne Pierce, age 60 of Rolla, passed away March 18, 2017, at the University Hospital in Columbia. Kenneth was born on July 4, 1956, in Waynesville, a son to the late Maxwell Lee and Virginia Ellen (Willis) Pierce. Kenneth attended school at Rolla and proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Survivors...

Mar 5, 2017

  John M. Wheeler, age 68 of Vichy, Missouri passed away March 5,2017 at the Truman VA Hospital in Columbia.  John was born on October 13, 1948 in Moline, IL to John and  Gertrude (Gray) Wheeler.  On January 8,2009, he was united in marriage to Sharon Kaye Payne in San Antonio, Texas.  John proudly served in the United States Army...

Feb 6, 2017

Verelene Verneal Parker age 80 of Rolla, passed away February 6, 2017. Verneal was born on March 31, 1936 in Corning, AR., a daughter to Everett and Vestal (Watson) Carter. Both preceded her in death. On July 1,1952, she was united in marriage to Jewel Parker who survives of the home.  Verneal loved spending time with her family and enjoyed...

Jan 30, 2017

  Nora Ellen Cunningham age 71 of Salem, passed away January 30, 2017, at her residence in Salem. Nora was born on May 23, 1945, in Pekin, Illinois, a daughter to the late Walter and Frances (Baker) Hedrick. Nora was a proud foster parent for over ten years. She loved gardening, sewing, arranging flowers, decorating and spending time with family...