Obituary Listing

Jul 28, 2025

Howard Lee Kaiser, age 69, of Brumley, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at his home.

Howard's final wishes were to have a private family Celebration of Life.

Arrangements are under the direction of Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia.

Jul 26, 2025

Molly Ann (Malone) Smith, age 90, of Iberia, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at her home.  She was born on January 18, 1935, daughter of the late Michael and Anna Irene (Wilson) Malone.  In January of 1951, Molly was united in marriage to Gail Wayne Smith, who preceded her in death.

In her younger years,...

Jul 24, 2025

James Lee Phillips, age 84, of Brumley, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Osage Beach Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on August 31, 1940, son of the late Sidney and Faye (Rodden) Phillips.  In 1969, James was united in marriage to Patsy Jean (Sons) Phillips, who survives at their home.

James never knew...

Jul 24, 2025

Elsie Mae (Patterson) Yates, age 102, of Osage Beach, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025.  She was born in Ulman on May 28, 1923, daughter of the late James Willard and Ruth Elizabeth (Graves) Patterson.

Throughout her extraordinary 102 years of life, Elsie was born in an era before modern conveniences, witnessing the world transform during...

Jul 23, 2025

Victor Herbert Block, age 96, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.  He was born on April 16, 1929, son of the late Victor Edward and Mayme (Caspari) Block.  On October 4, 1950, in St. Elizabeth, Victor was united in marriage to Vernita Catherine Kirkweg, who preceded him...

Jul 16, 2025

Billy Joe McDowell, age 66, of Eldon, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.  He was born in Tuscumbia on March 13, 1959, son of the late Lynn and Lois (Luttrell) McDowell.  On September 8, 1983, in Ulman, Billy was united in marriage to Margie Lois McComb, who preceded him in death on April 9, 2006.

Billy...

Jul 12, 2025

Joe D. Rowden, age 82, of Iberia, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his home.  He was born on November 27, 1942, son of the late Charley and Pauline (Berry) Rowden.  On December 22, 1975, Joe was united in marriage to Brenda Bax, who survives at their home.

Joe was well known for his lifelong...

Jul 11, 2025

Brenda Lee (Woodruff) Skouby, age 84, of Columbia formerly of Iberia, passed away peacefully at home with family on July 11, 2025.  Brenda was born on October 2, 1940, to Howard and Vera (Lease) Woodruff.  On June 14, 1959, Brenda married Eric W. "Bill" Skouby, who preceded her in death on September 9, 2012.

Brenda was a...

Jul 4, 2025

Betty Jean (Carrender) Mueller Hoecker, age 88, of St. Thomas, passed away surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, July 4, 2025, at her home.  She was born in Henley on July 15, 1936, daughter of the late William and Bertha (Golden) Carrender.  On August 3, 1957, in Schubert, Betty was united in marriage to Walter Mueller,...

Jul 3, 2025

Randall Clayton White, age 68, of Dixon, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his home.  He was born on August 3, 1956, son of the late Robert Charles and Betty Lou (Wallace) White.  Randall was united in marriage to Sandra D. Risse, who survives at their home.

Randall honorably served in...

Jul 2, 2025

Ruby Lois Plemmons, age 72, of Crocker, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born on December 19, 1952, daughter of the late Hobert Harding and Eula (Mashburn) Lawrence.  On August 10, 1974, at Concord Christian Church, Ruby was united in marriage to Russell Plemmons, who survives at their...

Jul 1, 2025

Mary Ellen Copeland, age 81, of Iberia, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at her home.  She was born on July 2, 1943, daughter of the late Harry and Mae (Grisham) Schmidt.

Mary lived a full and deeply human life. She was a woman who loved with her whole heart whether it was loving her family,...

Jun 25, 2025

Joy LaRae Reichert, age 90, of Iberia, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Villa Marie in Jefferson City.  She was born on May 24, 1935, daughter of the late Archie Ulysses and Mary Elizabeth (Ferguson) Hammack.

Joy was employed for over 20 years with Iberia City Hall.  She was a member of the Red Hat...

Jun 23, 2025

Walter McMillian, Jr., age 88, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Life Care Center in Waynesville.  He was born in St. Louis on July 24, 1936, son of the late Walter David and Addie (Curry) McMillian.

Walter honorably served in the United States Army.  Walter spent most of his life in St. Louis....

Jun 21, 2025

Donald Ray Stark, age 71, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Stonebridge Lake Ozark.  He was born on July 5, 1953, son of the late Melvin Otto Stark and Rebecca Jean Aubrey Stark.

Donald loved life and lived it to the fullest, leaving behind memories that will be treasured always. He loved spending...

Jun 18, 2025

Bobby Gene Walters, age 84, of Dixon, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his home.  He was born in Crocker on November 2, 1940, son of the late John and Ethel (Hedrick) Walters.  On June 28, 1958, Bobby married the love of his life, Janet Carol Shelton, who survives at their home.  They shared over 67 years...

Jun 16, 2025

Michael Lee McDanel, age 75, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 30, 1949.  On October 4, 1969, Michael was united in marriage to Gertrud Klein, who survives at their home.

Michael honorably served his country in the United States Army as a meteorologist.  ...

Jun 15, 2025

Melissa Elaine Bax, age 56, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia.  She was born in Jefferson City on April 19, 1969, daughter of late Stanley Louis and Evelyn Marie (Seely) Bax.

Melissa was known for her generous spirit, infectious smile, and her zest for life.  She was a...

Jun 10, 2025

Bernadine Duncan, age 87, of Crocker, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach.  She was born on September 16, 1937, daughter of the late Willis and Dorca (McComb) Long.  On July 24, 1965, Bernadine was united in marriage to Milton Lowell Duncan, who preceded her in death on December 5, 2003.

Jun 8, 2025

Leslie Singleton Darr, Jr., age 75, of Iberia, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Maries Manor in Vienna.  He was born on March 22, 1950, son of the late Leslie S. Darr, Sr. and Halley Maxine (Dean) Darr Shelton.  On June 30, 2001, Leslie was united in marriage to Janet Lee Machon, who survives at their home....