Obituary Listing

Feb 1, 2022

James John "Jim" Volmert, age 78, of Iberia, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Lake Regional ICU in Osage Beach, following a battle with Alzheimer's and Covid 19.

He was born in Jefferson City, on January 24, 1944, son of the late Louis and Alma (Luebbert) Volmert of Vienna and lived there his entire childhood...

Jan 29, 2022

Patsy L. Wilson, age 79, of Jefferson City, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia.  She was born in St. Louis on June 20, 1942, daughter of the late Olsen and Juanita (Abbott) Wilson.

Patsy graduated from Eureka High School in 1960.  She retired from Riley Chevrolet in...

Jan 25, 2022

Branden Lee Hedrick, age 27, of Tipton, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis.  He was born in Osage Beach on April 13, 1994.

Branden attended elementary in Tuscumbia and Eldon and was later enrolled at Osage High School.  He was known to be quite the gamer, playing various...

Jan 24, 2022

Roger George Heckemeyer, age 61, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022.  He was born in Jefferson City on April 16, 1960, son of George and Dorothy (Struemph) Heckemeyer.  On November 21, 1992, in St. Elizabeth, Roger was united in marriage to Diane O'Brien, who survives at their home.

Roger's life story was largely...

Jan 14, 2022

Harriett Faye Hopkins, age 86, of Iberia, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Rock Island Village in Eldon.  She was born in Ash Grove on January 1, 1936, daughter of the late Harry and Bernice (Thomas) West.  On August 18, 1963, in Ash Grove, Harriett was united in marriage to Robert Morris Hopkins, who preceded her in...

Jan 11, 2022

Denny Pendleton, age 93, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2022, at Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia.  He was born in Miller County on November 16, 1928, son of the late Osby and Susan (McKee) Pendleton.

He was a life-long resident of Miller County and in his younger years he attended Capps Elementary...

Jan 9, 2022

Aaron Alvin Baldwin, age 95, of Jefferson City formerly of Iberia, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at The Neighborhoods Care and Rehabilitation Center in Columbia.  He was born in The Dalles, Oregon on December 16, 1926, son of the late Alvin and Dorothy (Filly) Baldwin.  On September 26, 1954, in Sutherlin, Oregon, Aaron was united in marriage...

Jan 9, 2022

Janell (Archuleta) Visser, age 55, of Eldon, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City.  She was born in Lamar, Colorado on November 5, 1966, daughter of Raymond and Mary (Campos) Archuleta.  On March 17, 1990, Janell was united in marriage to Floyd "Peewee" Visser, who survives at their home.

Jan 5, 2022

Stephen C. Bax, of Meta, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.  Stephen was the son of the late Samuel Stephen Bax, Jr. and Eunice Frances (Farley) Bax.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 7, at St. Cecilia Cemetery in Meta, with Fr. Leonard Mukiibi officiating.

Arrangements are under...

Dec 26, 2021

Larry Dean Twyman, age 60, of Iberia, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach.  He was born in Moberly on July 5, 1961, son of the late Roy "Spider" and Virginia (Wheelbarger) Twyman.  On December 30, 1991, in Cameron, MO, Larry was united in marriage to Vicky Lynn Chambers, who survives...

Dec 25, 2021

Charles Len Peterson, Sr., age 66, of Crocker, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach.  He was born in Waynesville on September 8, 1955, son of the late William and Hazel (Bivens) Peterson.  On January 2, 1981, in Swedeborg, Charlie was united in marriage to Reygena...

Dec 22, 2021

Thomas "Tom" M. Gragert, age 76, of Meta, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at his home.  He was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on February 20, 1945, son of the late Herbert and Virginia (Reike) Gragert.  On May 12, 1973, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Meta, Tom was united in marriage to Nancy Ann Hendricks, who survives...

Dec 18, 2021

Leman A. Ash, age 82, of Iberia, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia.  He was born in Brumley on September 18, 1939, son of the late Otto and Cretia (Robinett) Ash.  On August 5, 1961, in Brumley, Leman was united in marriage to Alice M. Robinett, who survives at...

Dec 18, 2021

Bobby Dean Wilson, age 85, of Iberia, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, surrounded by loved ones at his home.  He was born in Miller County on September 1, 1936, son of the late Leonard and Frankie Dean (Dake) Wilson.  On January 1, 1956, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Eldon, Bobby was united in marriage to Nina...

Dec 13, 2021

Ronnie Wayne McDowell, age 63, of Brumley, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at his home.  He was born on January 28, 1958, son of the late Curtis and Leona (Luttrell) McDowell.  On September 8, 1997, in Ulman, Ronnie was united in marriage to Myrtle McComb, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by three...

Dec 11, 2021

Priscilla "Pat" (Wakefield) Clark, passed away on December 11, 2021, surrounded by her family, including her loving husband, Thomas (Tommy) W. Clark, of nearly 60 years.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents Mildred and Charles Wakefield, or Aunt Bob and Uncle Red as known to her kids.

Pat's family includes her eldest son...

Dec 9, 2021

Wilma Dean Helton, age 88, of Strafford formerly of Iberia, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Strafford Care Center.  She was born in St. Anthony, on February 16, 1933, daughter of the late Alvis and Velma (Clark) Bailey.  On June 23, 1956, in Iberia, Wilma was united in marriage to Carl Helton, who preceded her in death...

Nov 30, 2021

Betty Sue Hoops Eads

October 22, 1924 – November 30, 2021

A gentle caring light in the world has transitioned to her peace in the heavens.  Betty Sue Hoops Eads, 97, passed away in Columbia, MO on November 30, 2021. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 5 from 12 (noon)...

Nov 29, 2021

Frederick "Fred" Francis Reinkemeyer, age 88, of Henley, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Good Shephard Care Center in Versailles.  He was born in Argyle on July 15, 1933, son of the late William and Anna (Hilke) Reinkemeyer.  On August 9, 1958, in Meta, Fred was united in marriage to Betty Huhman, who survives at their home....

Nov 27, 2021

Sherrie Belle (Phillips) Maylee, age 57, of Iberia, passed away on Saturday, November 27, at Jefferson City Manor.  She was born in Tuscumbia on September 22, 1964, daughter of the late Billy and Dorothy (Cochran) Phillips.

Sherrie was employed at The Golden Door in Osage Beach for almost 30 years. Sherrie had a heart of gold and...