Obituaries

Dec 17, 2017

  Darryl "Kevin" Copeland, age 57 of St. James, Mo., passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the Rolla Health and Rehab in Rolla. Kevin was born on December 16, 1960 in St. Louis, Mo., a son to the late Horace and Barbara Jean (Rice) Copeland.  Kevin loved to ride his motorcycle, play the harmonica, learning about the Indian culture...

Dec 16, 2017

  Raymond Loyd Light, of Rolla, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the age of 87. He was born in Phelps County, MO on June 2, 1930 to the late Edward L. and Anna M. (Bassett) Light. Besides his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brothers Ralph, Marvin, Wayne ‘Jake', Thomas, and Charles Light, and...

Dec 16, 2017

  Jason Michael Russell, age 24 of St James MO passed away December 16, 2017 in his home.  Jason was born on November 26, 1993, in Colorado Springs, Co., a son to Wanda and Russell Crocker of Cuba. He graduated from Rolla High School in 2012.  Jason enjoyed spending time with his children, family, watching Netflix, gaming and hunting for unique...

Dec 7, 2017

  Georgia May Powell age 71 of Crocker, Mo, passed away December 7, 2017 at home with family by her side.  Georgia was born on May 16, 1946 in Crocker, MO a daughter to Edward Zeigenbein and Dora May Carver, deceased.  Georgia attended and graduated from high school in Crocker, MO.  Georgia was a faithful member of Seaton Faith Fellowship...

Dec 2, 2017

   Eldon U. Walker, age 77 of Rolla, passed away December 2, 2017 at Rolla Manor in Rolla. Eldon was born on April 6, 1940, in Salem, a son to the late Roy and Ruth (Gray) Walker. He is survived by: one daughter, Michelle Ritz and her husband Greg; three sons, Eldon Walker Jr., Bradley Slightom, and Jimmy Walker; one...

Nov 5, 2017

 Johnie Adell Ybarra, age 65 of Rolla, formerly of Irving, TX., passed away November 5, 2017 at the SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton.  Johnie was born on April 1, 1952, in Dallas, TX, a daughter to the late Jesse and Goldie (Barton) Bledsoe. On April 9, 1981, she was united in marriage to Bidal Ybarra in Dallas, Texas....

Nov 1, 2017

  Donald Lee Hutchings Sr., age 77 of St. Robert, passed away on November 1st, 2017 at his home. Donald born on January 14th, 1940 in Shirley, Mo., a son to the late Jesse and Mary (Coffman)Hutchings. Donald is survived by: one son, Donald L. Hutchings Jr., four daughters, Tina L. Kennedy, Debra D. Hutchings, Patricia D. Marino, and Mary...

Oct 28, 2017

 John Henry Schwent, age 92 of Cuba, MO., passed away October 28, 2017 at his residence. John was born on January 11,1925 in Flat River, Mo., a son to the late Henry and Ann (Schmidt) Schwent. John was a graduate of Cuba High School and proudly served in the United States Army. On February 19, 1946, John married his sweetheart...

Oct 21, 2017

  Frank Arthur Adam Jr, age 57, and a longtime Phelps County resident, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, after a lengthy illness.   He was born in Rolla, Mo., a son to the late Frank Sr. and Deletta "Dee" (Werner) Adam.  He will be greatly missed by surviving family members: his stepmother,...

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...