Obituaries

Jun 1, 2016

  Robert Joseph Talbert, age 57 of Newburg, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Linn Living and Rehab in Linn, Missouri.

Jun 1, 2016

 Iris Joyce Salts, age 63 of Rolla, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis after a battle with cancer.   Iris was born on August 8, 1952, in Belle, a daughter to the late Lawrence W. and Jesse L. (Holman) Shanks.   Iris was a 1970 graduate of Belle High School.   On October 19,...

May 29, 2016

Dorothy Cecile Francis died May 28, 2016 in Phelps County Medical Center of complications from a heart attack.  Cecile was born May 17, 1952.   She and her sister Anne were adopted by Cecil and Dorothy Francis when she was 4 years old, in Trenton, Michigan.  Cecile grew up there and graduated from high school in 1970.  When her parents decided...

May 24, 2016

  Daniel Oliver Knauss, age 70, passed away May 24, 2016, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.  Daniel was born December 29, 1945, a son to the late Drs. Austin Roland Knauss and Nellie Mae (Thompson) Knauss of Lebanon, MO.   In 1967, Daniel was united in marriage to his high school sweet heart, Margaret Van Stavern.  They celebrated 44 years...

May 16, 2016

  Ms. Mary Lynn Allen, age 58, of Rolla, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016, at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla following an extended illness.   She was born in Shelby, Michigan., on May 22, 1957.   She is preceded in death by her husband, Rich Allen; her father, Jerry Bossardt; a brother, Bruce Bossardt and her stepfather,...

May 5, 2016

  Wayne E. Walker, age 75, of Rolla formerly of St. James, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at his residence.   Private family services will be held at a later date.  

May 5, 2016

 Richard Lee Hood, age 64 of St. Robert, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at the University Hospital in Columbia.   Richard was born on June 13, 1951, in Maryville, Missouri, a son to the late Jesse Robert and Bessie (Stephenson) Hood.   Richard served his country in the United States Army until his retirement.   Richard was a member...

May 1, 2016

Rita Kay Persicke, age 54 of St. James, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016, at her residence. Rita was born on October 9, 1961, in Rolla, a daughter to James Southard who survives of St. James and Mary (Happle) Martin who preceded her in death. Rita received her Registered Nursing Degree from Lincoln University in Ft. Leonard Wood. On April...

Apr 26, 2016

Gloria J. Russell age 69 of Rolla, MO passed away peacefully April 26, 2016, at Rolla Manor Care.  Gloria was born on July 14, 1946, in St. Louis, MO.  A daughter of William and Ruby (Folks) Overhauser.  Gloria attended Berkeley High School and went on to nursing school where she obtained her LPN license. On March 17, 1967, she was...

Apr 25, 2016

  Wayne Melton, aka "The Boat Man" , age 63 of Rolla, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016, after a short battle with cancer. Wayne was born in Rolla on November 17, 1952, to Noah and Georgia Melton.  After the passing of Noah, Georgia married Tom Hunt. On August 3, 1990, Wayne was united in marriage to Brenda Bowers...

Apr 23, 2016

Claudia Ellen Klamert, age 71, of Bourbon, MO, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016, at her residence. A complete obituary will appear later.

Apr 18, 2016

  Wanda Sue Davis, age 57, of Rolla, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016, at home with family. Wanda was born on February 10, 1959, in Rolla.  A daughter to the late Bud Earney and Betty Earney who survives of Rolla. On July 17, 1975, she was united in marriage to Jerry Lee Davis in Rolla.  He survives of...

Apr 16, 2016

 Linda L. Light, age 62 of St. James, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Silverstone Place in Rolla. Linda was born on March 27, 1954, in St. James, a daughter to the late Raymond S. and June Ann (Mitchell) Parsons. Linda was a graduate of John F. Hodge High School in St. James. On September 15, 1980, Linda...

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.