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Jack Miller Cole Jr
Feb 22, 2026
Jack Miller Cole Jr, age 63, of Rolla, passed away on February 22, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and will miss him always. Above all else, Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and a constant presence for those who knew him best. He was known for his kindness, sense of humor, generosity, and...
Gloria Jeanne Spurgeon
Feb 19, 2026
Gloria Jeanne Spurgeon of Licking passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 91.
She was born on January 01, 1935, in Pueblo, Colorado to Cora and Richard Snow.
Gloria loved knitting and sewing. She had a passion for making things for people. Gloria also liked watching NASCAR, baseball, and had a special passion for animals; and was a member...
Paula Myers
Feb 19, 2026
Paula Myers, 53, of Lenox passed away on Thursday February 19, 2026, at Phelps Health Hospital. She was born July 15, 1972, in Western Pennsylvania to Paul Murphy and Betty (Baughman) Jones.
She enjoyed kayaking, hiking, and being outdoors.
She is survived by her children Dreama Murphy and her children Doltin Murphy, Laykynn Murphy, and Petynn Goddard of El Dorado Springs; Tianna...
James Arnold Bufford
Feb 18, 2026
James Arnold Bufford, 59, of Hannibal passed away February 18, 2026, in Rolla. He was born June 24, 1966, in Louisiana, Missouri to James C. Bufford and Lynda Niffen. He attended school in Bowling Green and later earned his GED.
He enjoyed fishing, cooking and playing games on the Xbox.
James is survived by his son Alex Bufford and his girlfriend Nevaeh...
Charles E Ray
Feb 9, 2026
Charles E Ray, 76, of Rolla passed away on February 09, 2026 at his home. He was born August 27, 1949 in Rolla to Charles and Julia (Burrus) Ray. Charles graduated from Newburg High School in 1967.
Charles worked as a project manager at Missouri Engineering. He was a member of the Rolla Moose Lodge and was inducted into the MO...
Jodi Ann Sharp
Feb 4, 2026
Jodi Ann Sharp, 66, of Rolla, passed away on February 4, 2026. She was born on January 13, 1960, in Decatur, Illinois, to Ernest and Ann Ruth (Huser) Cunningham.
Jodi dedicated many years of service to Missouri S&T, beginning her career as a custodian and later serving as a security officer. She enjoyed watching movies and had a special love for...
Debra Lynne John
Jan 27, 2026
Debra Lynne John, maiden name Dahlman, passed away on January 27, 2026, in Jerome, Missouri, at the age of 72.
Debra was born on August 31, 1953, in Salinas, Monterey County, California, to Edward Franklin Dahlman and Marie Elizabeth Ray. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Donald Gene John; and her sister, Sandra Lou Hendricks (Dahlman).
She...
John Harris Sr
Jan 23, 2026
John Harris Sr., 55, of St. Robert passed away on January 23, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 16, 1970, in Nashua, New Hampshire to Richard Harris and Barbara Laflamme Harris. He was married to Crystal Harris on August 09, 2010, in Ocho Rios, Jamica.
John spent his entire life in the construction industry. He enjoyed working on...
Ronald Faulstich
Jan 22, 2026
Ronald Faulstich, age 79, passed away peacefully in his home on January 22nd 2026. In Raymondville Mo. He was born August 28, 1946, to Bonita Benson at Lee Memorial Hospital Dowagiac Mi. To everyone who knew him he was a great friend, a wonderful dad grandpa and great grandpa. He was proceeded in death by his mother Bonita Faulstich and...
Katheryn Radine Cox
Jan 15, 2026
Katheryn Radine (Farquer) Cox passed away Jan. 15, 2026 at Jefferson City Manor in Jefferson City, MO. She was surrounded by family and friends as she peacefully slipped into her eternal rest.
She is survived by her husband, John, of the home. Her daughter, Tammy (Jerry) Downs of Jefferson City and son, J.C. of St. Robert MO. She has five grandchildren...
Christopher Shawn Fisher
Jan 14, 2026
Christopher Shawn Fisher, age 52, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Chris was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, on February 21, 1973.
Chris owned and operated Fisher Mechanical and Berhorst Heating & Cooling. He graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1991. He attended Rolla First Assembly with his mom.
Chris was exceptionally great at what he loved,...
Harold "Hal" Byron Goree II
Jan 9, 2026
Harold “Hal” Byron Goree, II passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2026, at 7 pm at the age of 75, in Rolla, Missouri, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on July 28, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and lived a life grounded in devotion to his family and deep love for those closest to him.
Hal proudly served...
Anna Marie Skyles
Jan 8, 2026
Anna Marie Skyles, 80, of St. James passed away on January 8, 2026, at her home in St. James. She was born in St. James on June 30, 1945, to Lyman James and Edna W. (Geren) Skyles.
She attended school at Flag Springs School until 1959 and later earned her G.E.D. in 1999, which she was very proud to earn.
Anna worked...
Charles (Chuck) Harrison
Jan 6, 2026
Charles (Chuck) Harrison passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 86 in Rolla, Missouri. He was born June 18, 1939, in Moberly, Missouri to Harvey and Rowena (Esry) Harrison. Rowena passed away when Charles and his twin brother were born and later their father married Mary DeRigne Harrison and she was their mother who raised them with...
Emil (Pete) Wilbert Woemmel
Jan 2, 2026
Emil (Pete) Wilbert Woemmel, 74, of Bland passed away on January 2, 2026, in Cuba at Cuba Manor. He was born June 20, 1951, in Jefferson City to Edward and Leona (Linhardt) Woemmel. He was a 1969 graduate of Owensville High School.
Pete worked at Chrysler in the paint department for many years. He loved to work in his garden and...
Donald Lee Swetnam
Dec 21, 2025
Donald Lee Swetnam was born February 26, 1936, to Orville and Alline (Carroll) Swetnam. On December 21, 2025, heaven welcomed Don home. He was 89 years old.
Don was a 1954 graduate of Rolla High School. He was co-owner of Rolla Welder’s Supply for many years, worked a variety of jobs after selling that business, and retired from Cantex. In his...
Gail Gregory
Dec 19, 2025
Gail Gregory of Edgar Springs, Mo passed away surrounded by loved ones at Phelps Health in Rolla, MO on Friday December 19, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on June 21,1942 in Eldon, MO to the late Gailen "E.G." Rochelle and Katherine "Henson" Rochelle.
She married the love of her life Gerald "Jerry" Gregory on March 27, 1958,...
Lindbergh "Junior" Oxner Jr
Nov 27, 2025
Lindbergh “Junior” Oxner Jr., of Rolla, Missouri, passed away on November 27th, 2025, at 11:02 a.m. at the age of 67, surrounded by family who loved him beyond measure.
Junior was born on October 1st, 1958, in Munich, Germany, where his father, Lindbergh Oxner, was proudly serving in the United States Army. As a young boy, Junior came to America with...
Gini Louise (Baber) Gaunt
Nov 24, 2025
Some rare individuals leave the world a more beautiful and inspiring place. Gini (Baber) Gaunt is one of those people. She passed away in Rolla, Missouri on November 24th, 2025, young in body and spirit at the age of seventy-one. To know her was to love her and to be loved by her. She was an adoring wife, dedicated mom...
Marvin Major
Nov 13, 2025
Marvin Major, 56, passed away on Thursday November 13, 2025, at Hickory Manor in Licking. He was born on August 7, 1959, in St. Louis, MO to Bobbie Major and Janice Ayers Conaway.
Marvin graduated from Salem R80 and then Mechanics School in Utah.
He married Pamela Kitts, of Washington, MO, who was his first love.
He later married Angie Chagolla of St....
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