Obituary Listing

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...

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...