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Jackie Loyd

Jackie Loyd

Oct 25, 2024

Jackie (Thoene) Loyd, 93, of Devils Elbow, MO left this earth October 25, 2024, to begin her eternal life in Heaven with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. She passed quickly and quietly from acute cardiac arrest at Phelps Co. Regional Hospital (Rolla, MO), consoled in the arms of her loyal husband, Duane Guengerich.

Jackie was born October 21, 1931, in St. Louis, MO,...

Steven W MacCash

Steven W MacCash

Oct 22, 2024

Steven W. MacCash, 49, of Rolla passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2024. He was born July 3, 1975, in Rolla to Jack MacCash and Sally (Heflin) Light. 

After attending Rolla High School, he went to work in the construction industry for many years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, but most of all he loved spending...

Martyne Riden-Phillips

Martyne Riden-Phillips

Oct 21, 2024

Martyne Riden-Phillips, 76, of Rolla passed away on Monday October 21, 2024, at Aurora Health and Rehab. She was born July 1, 1948, in Rolla to Marty Riden and Dotty Engleimeir-Riden. Martyne graduated from Rolla High School in 1966 and later married Gary V. Phillips on January 30, 1970, in Rolla. 

Martyne worked at local banks as a teller, for a...

Robert "Bud" Bashaw

Robert "Bud" Bashaw

Oct 17, 2024

Robert (Bud) Bashaw 88, of Dixon passed away on Thursday October 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

Bud was born in Ausable Falls NY, the oldest of 6 children on November 13,1935. Bud lived in the Dixon area for over 60 years. 

Bud was a Veteran and proudly served in the U. S. Army. He was a civilian...

Angela Hope Trosper

Angela Hope Trosper

Oct 17, 2024

Angela Hope (Duke) Trosper, age 62 of Waynesville, MO and formerly of the state of South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Phelps Health in Rolla, MO. 

Angela was born October 8, 1962, in Mobile, AL, a daughter to the late Willester and Linda (Howell) Duke. 

Angela is survived by three children, Brett, Brandon and Brittani all of the...

Sharon Marie Duncan

Sharon Marie Duncan

Oct 12, 2024

Sharon Marie Duncan, age 81 of Rolla, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at her home.

Sharon was born December 27, 1942, in Rolla, a daughter to the late Orville Reed and Melba Eileen (Warren) Lewis.

Sharon was a 1960 graduate of Rolla High School.

After graduating, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Ronald Duncan in Rolla. He preceded her in death.

Sharon...

Ronald Walters

Ronald Walters

Oct 9, 2024

Ronald Walters, age 85, a resident of Saint James, MO, and formerly of Belle, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia.

Ronald was born, July 5, 1939, in St. Louis, a son to the late Roscoe “Arle” and Alice (Hassler) Walters.

Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army in the...

Steve Glenn Forbes

Steve Glenn Forbes

Oct 8, 2024

Steve Forbes was born October 4, 1947, in Decatur, Illinois and died at the age of 77 on October 8, 2024, in Rolla, Missouri. He died at his home with the support and care of his family and hospice after a battle with lung cancer. 

He attended Eisenhower High School before serving his country in the US Army Signal Corps in...

Barbara A. Wade

Barbara A. Wade

Oct 7, 2024

Barbara Wade, 74, of Vienna passed away on October 7, 2024, in Rolla. She was born October 3, 1950, in Steelville to Arthur Phillips and Hettie Pogue (Moses). On March 25, 2019, she was united in marriage to Dave Wade.

Barbara enjoyed crafting, playing on her computer, camping, fishing, watching Christmas movies and most of all spending time with her family.

She...

Naomi Key

Naomi Key

Oct 4, 2024

Naomi Key, age 99 went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Oak Pointe of Rolla. 

Naomi was born August 26, 1925, in Floresville, TX, a daughter to the late Hardy and Sallie (Smith) Mills. 

Naomi was raised in Floresville on the family farm with two sisters and nine brothers. She was a graduate of the nearby...

Freda Mae Wilson

Freda Mae Wilson

Oct 3, 2024

Freda Mae (Stewart) Wilson, age 81 of Rolla, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Cedar Pointe in Rolla.

Freda was born March 7, 1943, in Springfield, Il, a daughter to the late Leslie and Norma (Urley) Stewart.

Freda was a 1961 graduate of Springfield High School.

On May 31, 1967, she was united in marriage to Paul Wilson in Springfield, IL. He...

Virgil Everett Smith

Virgil Everett Smith

Oct 1, 2024

Virgil Everett Smith, age 66 of Dixon, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at his residence.

Virgil was born August 11, 1958, in East St. Louis, Illinois.

He received his education at Washington Elementary School and East St. Louis High School and later furthered his education at Upward Bound Southern Illinois University Carbondale branch.

Virgil was saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy...

Elaine Smith

Elaine Smith

Sep 30, 2024

Elaine Smith, 63, of Salem passed away on Monday September 30, 2024, in Salem. She was born May 3, 1961, in Salem to the late Glen Edward and Jeanette (Fanderburk) Knight. 

Elaine as a lifelong resident of Salem graduation from school there. 

Elaine is survived by her sisters Joyce Hart of Salem, Ruth (Cliff) Williams of Salem, brothers Jim (Adenia) Knight of...

Phillip Gary Jones

Phillip Gary Jones

Sep 30, 2024

Phillip Gary Jones, 85, of Rolla passed away on Monday September 30, 2024, in Rolla. He was born April 2, 1939, in Chehalis, Washington to the late Gerry E. and Clara Edith (Metzenberg) Jones. He graduated from Chehalis High School in 1957 and attended Centralia College graduating in 1963 to attend the University of Maryland after that. 

On February 21, 1963,...

Drusha Lynn Mayhue

Drusha Lynn Mayhue

Sep 29, 2024

Drusha Lynn Mayhue, aged 73, passed away on September 29, 2024, in Rolla, Missouri. Born on November 11, 1950, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Drusha dedicated much of her life to the great outdoors and environmental conservation. A passionate backpacker, Drusha co-chaired the Sierra Club in Houston, Texas. Her leadership extended to numerous backpacking expeditions, including a memorable trip along the Chilkoot Trail...

Robert Adas

Robert Adas

Sep 25, 2024

Robert Adas, 56, of Rolla passed away on September 25, 2024. He was born on November 20, 1967, in Chicago to Edward Robert and Johanna (Strygawak) Adas. Robert graduated in 1985 from Hubbard High School. After school he went to work for Schneider National as a truck driver.

Robert enjoyed landscaping and working in his garden when he was home from...

Jennifer Leigh Dildine

Jennifer Leigh Dildine

Sep 22, 2024

 

Jennifer Leigh Dildine, formally of Lompoc, California and Rolla, Missouri, passed away on Sept 22, 2024, at the Stonebridge Nursing Facility in Hermann, Missouri at the age of 56. Jennifer was born December 3rd, 1967, in Lompoc, CA to Bill and June Dildine. Jennifer attended St. Joseph High School in Santa Maria, and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University...

Charles Winston Oberkrom

Charles Winston Oberkrom

Sep 20, 2024

Charles Winston Oberkrom, 79, of Newburg passed away on September 20, 2024, at Phelps County Hospital. He was born April 22, 1945, in Safe Missouri to Herman “Cap” Theodore and Katie Irene (Hemme) Oberkrom. 

Charles worked as a Journeyman Machinist with the Teamsters Local 41 for many years. He had a passion for horseback riding. 

Survivors include his children Sherry Bradley, Mark...

Dawna Lee (Horner) Womack

Dawna Lee (Horner) Womack

Sep 20, 2024

Dawna Lee (Horner) Womack was born in Cassville, Missouri on May 18, 1930 to C. Lucien and Nina Horner. She was a good student and in 1948 graduated Valedictorian of her high school class.  Dawna attended Drury College in Springfield, Missouri from 1948 to 1950. She then transferred to the University of Colorado, Boulder and graduated in 1952 with a...

Justin Michael Mercer

Justin Michael Mercer

Sep 18, 2024

Justin Michael Mercer, 35, of Bland, Missouri, passed away on September 18, 2024, in Rolla, Missouri. Born on July 28, 1989, Justin graduated from St. Clair High School, class of 2009. He worked as a maintenance technician for 12 years at Royal Oak Charcoal and most recently at LSC Communication, where he was highly regarded for his expertise and dedication. 

Justin...