Obituaries

Dec 2, 2018

  Donna M. Candee, age 94 of Crocker, MO, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, at her son's residence in Crocker. Donna was born on January 4, 1924, in Wells, MN, a daughter to the late William A and Elsie (Giese) Orvis. She attended school at the Onamia High School in Onamia, MN. On March 10, 1941, she was united...

Nov 23, 2018

 Bill Hand, age 94, of Mt. Vernon, passed away November 23, 2018, at the Mt. Vernon Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon. Bill was born on February 7, 1924, a son to the late Earl and Georgia (Fryer) Hand. Bill grew up in Windsor, Mo., on the family farm located where the High School now stands, surrounded by beautiful countryside acreage....

Nov 17, 2018

  Lyle Gordon Rhea, Ph.D. P.E., age 86 of Rolla, MO, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Rolla Manor Nursing Home. Lyle was born on November 12, 1932, in Carrollton, MO, a son to the late Roy and Goldie (Christmas) Rhea. At age 16, Lyle graduated from high school and spent almost a semester in college before dropping out....

Oct 27, 2018

 Gary Lynn Richmond, age 69, of Vienna, Mo., passed away October 27, 2018 at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Gary was born on January 24,1949, in Highland Park, MI, a son to Lyndal and Dell (Watts) Richmond. His father precedes him in death and his mother survives of her home in Chesapeake, VA. Gary was...

Sep 27, 2018

Judith Ann Powers, age 78, of St. James formerly of Waynesville, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Specialty Care Hospital in Springfield. Judith was born on September 22, 1940, in Poplar Bluff, a daughter to the late George "Elmer" and Ethel (Sliger) Powers.  Judith graduated from Southwest Missouri College in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science in Education...

Sep 5, 2018

Sharon Ann Powell, age 75 of Rolla, passed away September 5, 2018 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla.  A complete obituary is pending. 

Sep 5, 2018

  Wayne Allan Koch, age 63 of St. Robert, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at his residence.  Wayne was born on February 19, 1955 in San Andreas, CA., a son to Ernest and Rebecka (Garnett) Koch. On October 26, 1997 he was united in marriage to Regina Lynne Lee in Fountain, CO. She survives of the home. Wayne enjoyed...

Aug 29, 2018

  It is with great sadness that the family of Edna Elizabeth Miloro, announces her passing on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at the age of 69 years.  Edna died peacefully in her home after her courageous battle with cancer.  Edna was born on June 13, 1949 in Meta, Missouri to the late Henry and Elizabeth Hake Handing.  She is survived...

Aug 26, 2018

  Steven Kenneth (Ken) Allen, age 64 of Vichy, passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his residence. Ken was born on January 29, 1954 in Baltimore, MD., a son to the late George and Barella "Mable" (Ford) Allen. On June 16, 1972, in East St. Louis he was united in marriage to Patricia Wilson at a young age...

Aug 14, 2018

Pete W. Walker, age 72, of Rolla, passed away Aug. 14, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. Pete was born February 16, 1946 in Charleston, Illinois, to Glenn and Harriet Hawkins Walker. He met the former Lynn Lavino in 1995 and they were united in marriage on May 30, 2006. Prior to retirement, Pete was employed as a master mechanic. He was...

Aug 6, 2018

Robert "Bo" Allen Rivard, age 60 of St. Robert, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Bo was born August 3, 1958, in Fort Dix, NJ, a son to the late Raymond Rivard, Sr. and Gloria (Arsenault) Elliott. Bo was united in marriage to Janice Livingston on April 13, 2002, in front of...

Aug 5, 2018

Aug 2, 2018

 Bonnie Lou Adams, age 74 of St. James passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018, at her daughters residence in St. James.  Bonnie was born on January 13, 1944 in Cutler, Illinois, a daughter to the late Wivalle and Mary (Burnett) Lipe. On September 23, 1961, Bonnie was united in marriage to Gary Thomas Adams in East St. Louis, Ill. He preceded...

Jul 31, 2018

  Colten Zorn Santonge, age 15, of Cuba, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.  Colten was born on September 30, 2002, in Rolla, a son to Robert and Debbie (Ryerson) Santonge, who survives of the home. Colten attended Crawford County R-2 schools in Cuba, where he would have been a freshman this year...

Jul 17, 2018

  Laurie Ann Durbin (née Daniels), 58, returned to her heavenly home on July 17, 2018 after a valiant battle with an unknown illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Laurie was born to the late Leroy Daniels and Ada Freeman (née Lewis) in Crystal City, MO on March 9, 1960. She graduated from Rolla High School in 1978....

Jul 15, 2018

  Missy Started her life on October 10th, 1974. Born into a loving family, her father Cecil Greer and mother Donna and two sisters Melody and Mandy. They shared many loved filled memories of bluegrass music, teepees,and camping out. Missy made many friends throughout her childhood and many remained close with her up until the end. After graduating from Waynesville...

Jul 5, 2018

  Betty Gail Minzey, age 83 of Rolla, passed away July 5, 2018 at Rolla Health and Rehabilitation in Rolla, MO. Betty was born on May 25, 1935 in Lowry City, MO., a daughter to the late Irvin and Iris (Garnett) Wright.  Betty attended school in Lowry City, graduating from West Port High school in Kansas City, MO. On May...

Jun 30, 2018

  Audrey Dale Hiller, age 51 of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away June 30, 2018 at SSM Health St. Clair Hospital in Fenton, Mo. Audrey was born on January 6, 1967 in Fort Bragg, NC., a daughter to Lonnie Yarbrough and Linda Neuschwanger. On February 14, 2014, Audrey was united in marriage to Chuck Hiller in Edgar Springs, MO., he...

Jun 14, 2018

  Dylan Michael Vanormer, age 18, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away peacefully in the pre-dawn hours of June 14, 2018, with his family at home. Dylan was born on April 10, 2000, in Fort Leonard Wood, MO. A son to Michelle Opalio and Dale Vanormer. Dylan attended Rolla High School as well as school at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital...

May 26, 2018

  Rodney Glenn Smith, age 68 of St. James, Mo., passed away May 26, 2018 at his residence. Rodney was born on June 4, 1949 in Omaha, NE., a son to the late Norman and Elsie (Stewart) Smith. Rodney attended school in Omaha, NE. On May 1, 1980, he was united in marriage to Donna Webster in St. James, Mo....