Obituary Listing

Nov 11, 2025

 Hilda Handing, age 73, of Jefferson City, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City.  She was born in Jefferson City, on June 3, 1952, daughter of the late Henry Godfrey and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Agnes (Hake) Handing. 

 Hilda was a graduate of Fatima High School.  After beginning her career in manufacturing, she owned and...

Nov 20, 2025

Joyce Lydia (Kelsay) Jarrett, age 97, of Iberia, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Richland Care Center. She was born on November 12, 1928, daughter of the late Henry Willard and Velva Lacy (Forrester) Kelsay. On April 30, 1950, at Hickory Point Baptist Church, Joyce was united in marriage to Ellis Windorf Jarrett, who preceded her in death...

Nov 8, 2025

Shirley Louise Baysinger, age 79, of Brumley, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her home.  She was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, on August 17, 1946, daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn (Dorothy) Phillips.  On August 24, 1968, in Everett, Washington, Shirley was united in marriage to Ken Baysinger, who survives at their home.

Shirley...

Nov 7, 2025

Jerry Wayne Strickland, age 79, of Iberia, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at his home.  He was born in North Carolina on September 10, 1946, son of the late Herbert and Ruby Ross.  On September 4, 1972, in Dillon, South Carolina, Jerry was united in marriage to Gabrielle "Gabby" Ingeborg Boge, who preceded him in death on...

Nov 3, 2025

John Charles McDonald, age 67, of Weldon Spring, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Barnes St. Peters Hospital.  He was born in St. Louis, on September 11, 1958, son of the late Charles Freddie and Anna Ruth (Shelton) McDonald.

He is survived by his sons, Christopher (Estefania) McDonald and William McDonald; grandchildren, Christian, Damon, Leo,...

Oct 27, 2025

Donna Lee Wideman, age 82, of Dixon, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at her home.  She was born in St. Louis, on December 27, 1942, daughter of the late Wilbert Lange and Catherine (O'Brian) Hayden.

She is survived by her four children, Diana Vaporean and husband Andrew, Renee Kersten, Tiffany Krenelka and husband Michael, and...

Oct 22, 2025

David Dwayne Rowden, age 71, of Iberia, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his home.  He was born on August 14, 1954, son of the late Delmo Dwayne "Wayne" and Juanita (Vance) Rowden.

He is survived by two sons, David Rowden II and Steven Rowden; two grandsons, Payne Rowden and Reed Rowden; brother, Richard Rowden...

Oct 11, 2025

Martha Ann Oligschlaeger, 78, of St. Louis, Missouri, died Friday, October 10, 2025, at Pine Grove Manor in St. Louis where she had been a resident for several years.   Martha was born on September 15, 1947, in Jefferson City, the daughter of Robert Urban and Freda Rose (Crane) Oligschlaeger.

Martha "Marty" Oligschlaeger was a 1965 graduate of...

Oct 5, 2025

Barbara Lee (Wall) McNinch, age 82, of Waynesville, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia.  She was born in Pacific, Missouri on July 28, 1943, daughter of the late, Noble and Margie Marie (Boly) Wall.  On July 15, 2003, Barbara lost the love of her life, Ronald McNinch.  They were married a little over...

Oct 3, 2025

Alice Bell Meinhold, age 84, of St. Charles, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was born in Tuscumbia, on March 24, 1941, daughter of the late Harry and Flossie (Birdsong) Clark. On September 12, 1959, Alice (Clark) was married to William Meinhold.

Alice is survived by her son, Stephen (Jennifer Horan) Meinhold of Wilmington, N.C.;...

Sep 20, 2025

Kelsey Theresa Heckemeyer, age 33, of St. Thomas, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia.  She was born on March 19, 1992, daughter of Richard and Jan (Rehagen) Heckemeyer.

Kelsey attended St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School and later graduated from Blair Oaks High School.  Following high...

Sep 7, 2025

Naomi Umfleet, age 89, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.  She was born in Iberia on December 22, 1935, daughter of the late Harry and Pauline Hicks.

Naomi is survived by her husband Noel Umfleet, who she married on January 21, 1956, at Hazelwood, Missouri; three sons, David (Teresa) Umfleet, Tom Umfleet, Ron Umfleet; one daughter,...

Sep 2, 2025

Marilyn Sue (Steen-Brown) Rodden, age 80, of Brumley, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Care Center.  She was born in Iberia on October 26, 1944, daughter of the late Kermit Wayne and Phyllis (Bond) Steen.

Marilyn attended the Brumley Christian Church.  She was employed as a switchboard operator with the State of Missouri...

Sep 1, 2025

Arthur F. Harris, age 82, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at his home.  He was born in Illinois on April 26, 1943, son of the late Albert and Mazie (Zettler) Harris.  On February 20, 1967, Arthur was united in marriage to Kathryn Lucile Robertson, who preceded him in death on February 9, 2020.

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Aug 29, 2025

Leland Elmer Humphrey, age 85, of Eldon, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Eldon.  He was born in Granite City, Illinois on December 14, 1939, son of the late Elmer "Butter" Humphrey and Jewell (Clark) Humphrey Winters.  On May 23, 1959, Leland was united in marriage to Alice Marie Dake, who preceded him in death on April...

Aug 28, 2025

Loeta M. Herrell, age 96, of Iberia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Haven Assisted Living Facility in Charlotte, Michigan.  She was born near Iberia on September 29, 1928, daughter of the late Rolla and Elsie (Bond) Wall.

Loeta was a 1946 graduate from Iberia High School and later attended and graduated from Southwest...

Aug 21, 2025

Jessica Renee Imperato, age 47, of Iberia, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her home.  She was born on August 11, 1978, daughter of Bobby D. and Debra (Vandiver) Gilliland.  On April 20, 2024, Jess was united in marriage to Joey Imperato, who survives at their home.

Known to her family and friends as Jess,...

Aug 18, 2025

Ruby Delores Roark, age 95, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia.  She was born on April 7, 1930, daughter of the late Chester and Mary Agnes (Colvin) Patterson.  On September 4, 1947, in Iberia, Ruby was united in marriage to Archie Glen Roark, who preceded her in...

Aug 13, 2025

Danny Ray Rollins, age 77, of Iberia formerly of Dixon, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones and entered the gates of Heaven and into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

He was born on his family farm in Brinktown, on September 15, 1947, son of...

Aug 7, 2025

Lucas Edward Heckethorn, age 44, of Iberia, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 7, 2025.  He was born in Jefferson City on November 12, 1980, son of Omar Heckethorn and Deborah Jean (Pendleton) Ash.

Lucas cherished spending time with his family and found great joy in making memories with his grandchildren, Harper and Ava.  He...