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David Howard
Aug 28, 2022
David Patrick Howard, age 71, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. He was born in St. Elizabeth on November 15, 1950, son of the late James and Mildred (Crane) Howard.
He is survived by his son, Shawn (Alicia) Howard, daughter, Davian (Matthew) Loughridge, three...
Larue E. Rush
Aug 27, 2022
LaRue E. Rush, age 87, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at his home. He was born in Eugene on June 1, 1935, son of the late Roy and Milda (Hager) Rush. On December 1, 1955, at Iberia Church of the Nazarene, LaRue was united in marriage to Rosetta Gardner, who survives at their home.
...Marilyn Ann Bax
Aug 10, 2022
Marilyn Ann Bax, age 68, of Meta, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her home. She was born in Jefferson City on June 15, 1954, daughter of the late Lawrence Stephen and Bernadine Ann (Werdehausen) Otto. On June 5, 1976, Marilyn was united in marriage to Gayle Bax, who survive at their home.
Marilyn was...
Gene Lawrence Heckemeyer
Aug 9, 2022
Gene Lawrence Heckemeyer, age 74, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Waynesville on November 15, 1947, son of the late Lawrence and Cyrilla Rose (Doerhoff) Heckemeyer. On April 11, 1970, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in St. Elizabeth, Gene was united in marriage to Dianne...
Edna Marie Luttrell
Aug 9, 2022
Edna Marie (Cochran) Luttrell, age 83, of Brumley, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the Dixon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Miller County on November 22, 1938, daughter of the late Noble Grant and Mildred (Shelton) Cochran. On September 1, 1956, in Crocker, Edna was united in marriage to Harold Dean Luttrell, who preceded...
Oliver "Sonny" Bryant Amos
Aug 6, 2022
Oliver "Sonny" Bryant Amos, age 84, of Brumley, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Stone Bridge Living Center in Osage Beach. He was born on June 11, 1938, son of the late William Bryant Amos and Naomi (Burton) Ash.
Oliver served in the United States Army from 1961 until his honorable discharge on August 28,...
James Crawford
Aug 3, 2022
James "Jimmy" Crawford, age 62, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at his home. He was born in Santa Ana, California, on December 7, 1959, son of the late JE and Edith (Land) Crawford. On October 10, 2020, Jimmy was united in marriage to Kari Crystal Kemp, who survives at their home.
Jimmy had...
Gertie "Lou" Starnes
Jul 30, 2022
Gertie "Lou" Starnes, age 82, of Iberia, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Fulton Manor. She was born on February 17, 1940, daughter of the late Clifford and Essie (Luttrell) Witt.
Her favorite pastime was crocheting, creating countless keepsakes throughout the years. Gertie's passion was spreading the word of Jesus and enjoyed discussing her faith...
Dorothy Ann Heckemeyer
Jul 24, 2022
Dorothy Ann Heckemeyer, age 93, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City with her daughters surrounding her. She was born in Meta, on October 19, 1928, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Elizabeth (Bax) Struemph. On September 1, 1951, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in St. Elizabeth,...
Catherine Marlene Ponder
Jul 23, 2022
Catherine Marlene Ponder, age 87, of Iberia, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, surrounded by her family at home. She was born in Iberia on December 17, 1934, daughter of the late Samuel "Sammy" and Iris (Livingston) Burks. On May 30, 1953, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Catherine married Louie Ponder, who survives in the home. She is...
Claudine F. Champlain
Jul 18, 2022
Claudine F. Champlain, age 90, of Meta, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Oak Tree Villa in Jefferson City. She was born in Meta on March 15, 1932, daughter of the late Claude Clay and Mina May (Ricker) Scott. On June 10, 1950, in Vienna, Claudine was united in marriage to John Champlain, who preceded her in...
Verla Dale Hutchinson
Jul 14, 2022
Verla Dale Hutchinson, age 90, of Iberia, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Iberia on April 4, 1932, daughter of the late Lester and May (Renfrow) Humphrey. On January 19, 1952, in Paragould, Arkansas, Verla was united in marriage to William Hutchinson, who preceded her...
Donna Lou Moss
Jul 14, 2022
Donna Lou Moss, age 56, of Brumley, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Tuscumbia on February 3, 1966, daughter of Junior and Bonnie Lou (Luttrell) Rodden. On June 30, 1984, in Brumley, Donna was united in marriage to Dallas Moss, who survives at their home.
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Paul Ross Rowden
Jul 13, 2022
Paul Ross Rowden, age 67, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. He was born in Iberia on June 12, 1955, son of the late Minzo Julius and Iris (Renfrow) Rowden. On May 19, 1984, in Columbia, Paul was united in marriage to Olytha Mae LaBoube, who survives...
Jerry Dale Witt
Jul 11, 2022
Jerry Dale Witt, age 80, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, at his home. He was born in Brumley on February 20, 1942, son of the late Everett and Tilda (Shelton) Witt. On November 4, 1960, in Hawkeye, Jerry was united in marriage to Ruth Geneva Robinett, who preceded him in death on January 5, 2018....
John F. Engelmeyer
Jul 11, 2022
John F. Engelmeyer, age 86, of St. Anthony, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. He was born in Miller County on October 22, 1935, son of the late Henry and Catherine (Holtmeyer) Engelmeyer.
John was employed for Kleo Robertson for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working...
Harold D Cochran
Jul 5, 2022
Harold D. Cochran, age 88, of Iberia, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was born in Miller County on May 26, 1934, son of the late Willard and Eula Fern (Moneymaker) Cochran. On April 19, 1979, at Union Church in Decaturville, Harold was united in marriage to Betty Ruth Leffert, who survives at their home.
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Amber Dawn Guevara
Jul 2, 2022
Amber Dawn (Heckethorn) Guevara, age 40, of Brumley, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at her home. She was born at Lake Regional Hospital on June 7, 1982, daughter of Wesley Heckethorn and Sherry (Duncan) McComb. On November 8, 2015, Amber was united in marriage to Jason Guevara, who survives at their home.
Amber was a...
Wilbert "Bud" Wankum Sr.
Jun 22, 2022
Wilbert "Bud" Wankum Sr., age 92, of Meta, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 22, 2022. He was born in Meta on July 28, 1929, son of the late George Anton and Louise Antoinette (Porting) Wankum. On October 1, 1955, in Folk, Bud was united in marriage to Roselyn Margaret Stegeman, who preceded him in death on June 25,...
Dr. Paul Howard
Jun 22, 2022
Dr. Paul Howard, age 91, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at his home. He was born in Bagnell, on September 4, 1930, son of the late Ernest and Constance (Buster) Howard. On February 14, 1953, Dr. Howard was united in marriage to the love of his life, Marjorie Ann Humphreys, who preceded him in death...
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