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Paul Gene Shelton

Paul Gene Shelton

Oct 20, 2019

Paul Gene Shelton, age 90, of Iberia, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Arrowhead Senior Living Community in Osage Beach. He was born in Miller County on December 3, 1928, son of the late Spurgeon and Clarice (Waite) Shelton. On May 3, 1947, Paul married Lena Shackelford, who preceded him in death on June 1, 2012. In...

James "Jim" Herbert Bock

James "Jim" Herbert Bock

Oct 8, 2019

James "Jim" Herbert Bock, age 70, of Meta, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at his home. He was born in Jefferson City, on January 5, 1949, son of the late Herbert and Rosa Helen (Hodge) Bock.

Jim honorably served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the Eagles. In addition...

Donna Jean Groves

Donna Jean Groves

Oct 8, 2019

Donna Jean Groves, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was born into the Ross family in Devil's Elbow on May 30, 1939.

As a teenager she moved to Iberia, where she met and married Gary Groves, who survives at the home. Together they raised their five children.

In addition to her...

Greg Lynn Vanhooser

Greg Lynn Vanhooser

Sep 30, 2019

Greg Lynn VanHooser, age 62, of Osceola, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, at his home. He was born in Kansas City, KS on December 28, 1956, son of the late Chum Leroy and Doris J. (Plemmons) VanHooser.

Greg was a member of First Christian Church of Richland.

He is survived by his mother,...

Loretta E. (Schollmeyer) Mccubbin

Loretta E. (Schollmeyer) Mccubbin

Sep 22, 2019

Loretta E. (Schollmeyer) McCubbin, age 72, of Auxvasse, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Adams Street Place in Jefferson City. She was born in Jefferson City on April 16, 1947, daughter of the late Otto and Lula Marie (Reynolds) Schollmeyer. On February 19, 2005, in Fulton, Loretta married Donald McCubbin, who survives at their home.

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Karen (Fischer) Fagan

Karen (Fischer) Fagan

Sep 17, 2019

Karen (Fischer) Fagan, age 83, of Riverside, California formerly of Tuscumbia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at her home. She was born in Miller County, MO on May 21, 1936, daughter of the late Bryce and Eula (Bilyeu) Fischer.

After graduating from Tuscumbia High School in 1953, Karen attended college studying family and consumer...

Ortho Dean Heckert

Ortho Dean Heckert

Sep 16, 2019

Ortho Dean Heckert, of Iberia formerly of Warsaw, age 88, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019, at Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia. He was born in Wisconsin on January 13, 1931. In 2007 in Warsaw, Ortho married Myra Marie Luttrell, who survives at their home.

In addition to his wife, Myra Heckert, he is...

Patrick C. Smoot

Patrick C. Smoot

Sep 1, 2019

Patrick C. Smoot, age 62, of Brumley, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at his home. He was born in Granite City, Illinois, on April 1, 1957, son of the late Franklin and Elenora Isabelle (Carson) Smoot.

Patrick had a successful career as a chef working for several restaurants and worked several years in construction in...

Bryan Patterson

Bryan Patterson

Aug 30, 2019

Bryan Patterson, age 62, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019, at his home. He was born in Tuscumbia on June 26, 1957, son of the late Joseph Paul and Lucy Evelyn (Wilson) Patterson.

He is survived by his son, Adam Patterson and wife Nicole; two grandsons; sister, Debby Huddleston and husband Greg of Brumley;...

James Ray Wyrick

James Ray Wyrick

Aug 27, 2019

James Ray Wyrick, age 67, of Camdenton, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at his home. He was born in Kansas City, KS, on March 15, 1952, son of the late Donald Wayne and Alice Marietta (Wall) Wyrick. On June 25, 2011, in Linn Creek, James married Dana Zack, who survives at their home.

James enjoyed...

Donald Allee Keeth

Donald Allee Keeth

Aug 27, 2019

Donald Allee Keeth, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, in Waxahachie, Texas following recurring illnesses.

He was a long-time resident of the Iberia and Tuscumbia area.

Don was a veteran and served in the U. S. Airforce during which time he was stationed in Alaska where he used his gift for dog...

Ellen Horton

Ellen Horton

Aug 26, 2019

Ellen Horton, age 80, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Miller County on March 29, 1939, daughter of the late Arthur and Lena Mae (Ash) Phillips. On July 9, 1961, in Tuscumbia, Ellen married Frank Horton, who preceded her in death on April...

Berniece Ann Schulte

Berniece Ann Schulte

Aug 17, 2019

Berniece Ann Schulte, age 88, of St. Anthony, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born in Miller County, on September 9, 1930, daughter of the late John and Mathilda (Lindenbusch) Rehagen. On August 23, 1949, in St. Anthony, Berniece married Harry Frank Schulte, who preceded her in death...

Miah Brooks Holtmeyer

Miah Brooks Holtmeyer

Aug 9, 2019

Miah Brooks Holtmeyer, age 5 days, passed gently into the arms of Jesus on Friday, August 9, 2019, at Women's and Children's Hospital in Columbia surrounded by her family.  Miah was born to Matt and Whitney (Baker) Holtmeyer at 12:23 a.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2019.

Miah was baptized in the Catholic faith on August 9, 2019....

Evelyn Marie Bax

Evelyn Marie Bax

Aug 1, 2019

Evelyn Marie Bax, age 90, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Kirkwood on May 16, 1929, daughter of the late William Raphael and Viola (Voss) Seely. On September 14, 1957, in Wilhelmina, Evelyn married Stanley Louis Bax, who preceded her in death...

Bonnie Pendleton

Bonnie Pendleton

Jul 30, 2019

Bonnie Pendleton, age 83, of Iberia, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Iberia on December 21, 1935, daughter of the late Joe and Mary (Duncan) Dake. On December 26, 1953, Bonnie married Myrl Pendleton, who survives at their home.

Bonnie loved spending time...

Edward "Mick" Sturtz

Edward "Mick" Sturtz

Jul 20, 2019

Edward "Mick" Sturtz, age 80, of Meta, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at his home. He was born in Gary, Indiana on December 9, 1938, son of the late Albert and Mary (Sochka) Sturtz. On October 21, 1960, in Doniphan, Edward married Wilma Lee Williams, who survives at their home.

Mick served in the Army...

Danny Irwin

Danny Irwin

Jul 16, 2019

Danny Irwin, age 72, of Iberia, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Iberia, on October 24, 1946, son of the late Clate and Ruby (Long) Irwin. On October 31, 1970, in Iberia, Danny married Carolyn Sue Humphrey, who survives at their home.

Danny worked for 41...

Dwight David Howard

Dwight David Howard

Jul 13, 2019

Dwight David Howard, age 65, of Meta, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City. He was born in Jefferson City on July 16, 1953, son of the late Claud Howard and Rosa Margaret (Schaffer) May.

He is survived by four children, Stacy Worthington and husband Rick of Wardsville,...

Karen Diane Cooper

Karen Diane Cooper

Jul 7, 2019

Karen Diane Cooper, known to her friends and family as Diane, age 76, of Brumley, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on March 25, 1943, daughter of the late Kenneth and Golida (Brooks) Wall. On August 2, 1963, in Iberia, Diane married Denny...

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