Obituaries

Apr 3, 2016

Mar 27, 2016

  Florence C. Maximoff, age 95 of Salem, passed away, Sunday, March 27, 2016, at the Seville Care Center in Salem. Memorial services will be held at a later date and will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salem.

Mar 27, 2016

  James Russell Hulsey, age 78 of Bland, MO, passed away Easter morning before sunrise on March 27, 2016, at his home, after a brave journey through cancer. "Pop" was surrounded by his 5 children, 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren who love him. Russ was born June 1, 1937, in Desloge, MO, a son to Oliver and Nellie (Pierce)...

Mar 24, 2016

  Jimmy R. Weathers, age 64 of Licking, formerly of Fisk, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016.   Jimmy was born on December 20, 1951, a son to the late George Raymond and Martha Evelyn (Teel) Weathers.   Jimmy attended school in Fisk.   Jimmy worked as a diesel mechanic in Garden City, Kansas before retiring.   Jimmy enjoyed...

Mar 23, 2016

Dennis R. Moersch, age 69, of Rolla, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Harry S. Truman Veterans' Memorial Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.    Dennis born on October 26, 1946 in Detroit, MI, a son to the late Kenneth & Loretta (Sanchez) Moersch.   Dennis was united in marriage to Judy Morton on March 4, 1967 in Houston,...

Mar 18, 2016

  James "Sonny" William Ross, age 74, of Rolla, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2016, at his residence. Sonny was born on February 8, 1942, in Sikeston, Missouri, a son to the late Claude and Minnie (Lay) Ross. Sonny attended school in Sikeston, Missouri. On October 18, 1961, Sonny was united in marriage to Judith Daniels in Benton,...

Mar 14, 2016

  Manuel A. Dering, age 55 of Lenox, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at his residence. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Feb 27, 2016

Ruth Skaggs, age 58, of Rolla, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on October 18, 1957, in Steelville, a daughter to the late Joseph B. Sr. and Velma L. (Midyett) Bailey. On June 29, 1975, Ruth was untied in marriage in Rolla, to Bill Skaggs, who survives...

Feb 26, 2016

    Larry C. Smith, age 54, passed away at his home on Friday, February 26th, 2016. Larry was born on February 23, 1962, in Salem, Missouri, a son to the late William and Virginia (Swain) Smith. Larry was blessed with a large and loving family.  Larry resided in Edgar Springs his entire life where he enjoyed farming, fishing, and spending...

Feb 22, 2016

  Jacqueline S. Black was born on March 1, 1968, and passed away on February 22, 2016, at the age of 47.   Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, Olga and John Storoschuck of Manitoba, Canada.   She is survived by her loving husband, Dywaine Black of Rolla and her sisters, Silver, Lassie, Ruthie and one brother, Sam...

Feb 18, 2016

  Alvin S. Dick, age 75 of Rolla, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at his residence.   Alvin was born on January 6, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late Stanton and Ruth (Muddiman)Dick.    Alvin was a 1959 graduate of Hughes High School.   On June 18, 2005, Alvin was united in marriage to...

Feb 15, 2016

Willie Summerford, Jr., age 68, of Vienna passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at Maries Manor Nursing Home in Vienna. Willie was born June 25, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas, a son to the late Willie Charles and Ollie Mae (Simpson) Summerford. He attended school in Monticello, AR. and on July 12, 1975 Willie was united in marriage to Kathy...

Feb 8, 2016

  Keyshia (Glenn) Smith, age 34 of Newburg, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016, in Salem.   Keyshia was born October 25, 1981, in Fort Worth, Texas, a daughter to the late Farron Lee Glenn and Beth Schaefer who resides in Newburg.   Keyshia attended John F. Hodge High School in St. James.   Keyshia enjoyed listening to music...

Jan 17, 2016

  Helen Ann Lewis, age 76, of Rolla, passed away January 17, 2016 at the Phelps County Regional Heath Center in Rolla. Helen was born July 3, 1939 in Meta, a daughter to the late William E. and Martha D. (Williams) Barnett. Helen grew up in Maries County and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School. In 1958, she married Dean...

Jan 13, 2016

  Robert R. Hanson, age 92, of Rolla, passed away January 13, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family.   Robert was born on July 14, 1924 in Ely, Nevada, a son to the late Fred and Louise Hanson. He was a High School graduate an attended Idaho State College in Boise for 4 years. Following college, Robert joined...

Jan 6, 2016

  Charles Ralph Byrd, age 71 of Rolla, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at his residence.   A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at the Royal Order of Moose Lodge #587 located at 14595 County Road 7100, Rolla, Missouri 65401.

Jan 6, 2016

Gennette Marie Dixon, age 64, of Cuba formerly of Georgetown, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla.   Gennette was born on July 2, 1951, in Houston, Texas, a daughter to the late Ralph and Agnes (Richardson) Shields.   Gennette held various jobs over the years, but enjoyed being a Day Care...

Dec 19, 2015

  Johnny Simpson, Jr. age 71 of Cuba, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.   Johnny was born August 26, 1944, in Salem, a son to the late John and Lillie (Oxendine) Simpson, Sr.   John attended school in Cherryville.   On September 1, 1962 he was united in marriage to his former wife,...

Dec 18, 2015

Evelyn Lee McCollum, age 72, of Dixon, passed away December 18, 2015 at her residence.   Evelyn was born May 26, 1943, in Manhattan, NY, a daughter to the late Roy E. and Evelyn F. (Prohasker) Kelly.   She was a 1962 graduate of Rogers High School in Newport, RI.   On August 10, 1963 she was united in marriage...

Dec 15, 2015

John "Jack" Isaac McCracken, age 77 of Salem, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla. Jack was born September 30, 1938, in St. Louis a son to the late John W. and Opal E. (Sauders) McCracken. Jack attended school in the St. Louis public schools and served as a member of the National...