Obituaries

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...

Jan 29, 2017

Geneva E. Miller, age 89 of Rolla, Mo entered into the presence of her Lord on January 29, 2017, at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla. Geneva was born on October 30, 1927, in Anutt, MO, a daughter to Delmar and Muriel (Mitchell) Fipps who proceeded her in death. Geneva was a member of Salem Avenue Baptist Church...

Jan 12, 2017

  Calvin Jackson Feeler known by all as Jack was born March 16, 1926 and passed away January 12, 2017, at the Missouri Veterans Home, St. James.  He had attained the age of 90 years, 9 months and 27 days.  Jack was the 20th child of Tilghman Moses Feeler and the 10th child of Iva Louella (Spencer) Feeler.  Jack was...

Jan 10, 2017

  Marvin Lee Salts, age 75 of Rolla, passed away Tuesday January 10, 2017, at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center after suffering from pneumonia and heart failure. Marvin was born on August 8, 1941, in Rolla, a son to the late Raymond C. Salts and Clara M. Brown Salts of Rolla, Missouri.  On October 19, 1973, he was united...

Jan 4, 2017

  Kevin Lee Browning, age 40 of Rolla, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at his residence in Rolla. Kevin was born on May 11, 1976, in Columbia, a son to the late David William Browning and Linda Sue (Peck) Browning who survives of Rolla. Kevin was a 1995 graduate of Rolla High School.  Kevin attained his automotive degree from...

Jan 1, 2017

  Ronald James Branson, age 72 of Vichy, Mo., passed away January 1, 2017 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla. Ronald was born on May 3, 1944 in St. Louis, Mo, a son to Jesse and Melia Branson. On June 2, 1962, he was united in marriage to Mary Mertz who survives of the home. Ronald was...

Dec 30, 2016

 Amanda Lee Miller, age 45 of Rolla, Mo passed away Friday December 30, 2016, at Phelps County Regional Hospital in Rolla.  Amanda was born on February 7, 1971, in St. Louis, Mo., a daughter to Mary Emma Kitchens. Amanda attended school at Bourbon high school.  On June 23,1990, she was united in marriage to Lyle Miller in Bourbon, Mo. He...

Dec 9, 2016

Betty Jo Lavino, of Rolla, passed away  Sunday Dec.9, 2016. She was 90 years old. Betty was born in Springfield, Missouri on Oct. 23, 1926 to Glenn and Virginia (Rice) Burns. She married the love of her life, Carl Lavino, on June 28, 1946 in New York City. The couple moved to Rolla in 1955. Many in Rolla knew Betty...

Oct 17, 2016

  Susan M. Abeln, age 65, of Salem, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born on July 7, 1951, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late Charles and Mary (Wood) Hall. On August 8, 1970, Susan was united in marriage to the love of her life, Don Abeln...

Oct 3, 2016

Sep 7, 2016

Services for Roy O. Wingfield will be a visitation on Saturday, September 10, 2016, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. with funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. all at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rolla with Pastor Nathan Kuhlman officiating.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of...

Aug 18, 2016

 CHRISTINE "PEGGY" (nee HOOD) TUPPER of Rolla, Missouri passed from this life with peace and grace on August 18, 2016.   Christine was born on Christmas Day in 1941, in West Point, GA, to John and Mary (Burdette) Hood.  Christine grew up in Lanett, Alabama, the youngest of five children.  Christine was married to Robert Tupper and lived in many...