Obituary Listing

May 2, 2019

William Frank Bax Jr., age 60, of Richland, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at his home. He was born in Tuscumbia on July 28, 1958, son of the late William Bax Sr. and Bonnie (Bilyeu) Bax. He was married to Mary Bax, who preceded him in death.

He worked in construction most of his life...

Apr 30, 2019

Stephen L. "Steve" Gladden, age 66, of Iberia, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at his home. He was born in Crocker on April 11, 1953, son of the late Burle Lee and Ada Kathryn (Keeble) Gladden. On November 29, 1986, in Louisiana, Steve married Sherrie McPheron, who survives at the home.

Steve was an avid...

Apr 29, 2019

Alfred Neil Keyes, age 86, of Hartsburg, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City. He was born in Pulaski County on May 13, 1932, son of the late Brent Edward and Stella Belle (Ferguson) Keyes. On April 7, 1956, Alfred married Patsy Sue Flaugher, who preceded him in death on December 11,...

Apr 29, 2019

Richard Brooks Baker, age 28, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019. He was born in Jefferson City on March 8, 1991, son of Ricky and Lisa (Prather) Baker.

Brooks was a jokester with a contagious smile who always lived life to the fullest.  He was an avid outdoorsman and faithful Patriot's fan who enjoyed...

Apr 22, 2019

Audrey (Lupardus) Lee, age 87, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Ulman on May 16, 1931, daughter of the late Harley Ben and Jean Margaret (Beard) Lupardus. On August 10, 1951, in Ulman, Audrey married Edgar Lee, who survives at their home.

Apr 22, 2019

Robert Morris Hopkins, age 90, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, at Eldon Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Iberia on July 27, 1928, son of the late Marion C. and Pearl Mae (Wall) Hopkins. On August 18, 1963, in Ashgrove, Robert married Harriett Faye West, who survives at their home.

Robert honorably...

Apr 10, 2019

Donnie Firl Luttrell, age 82, of Brumley, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at his home. He was born in Brumley on September 11, 1936, son of the late Hamen and Zilphia (Rhinehart) Luttrell. On September 22, 1956, in Hawkeye, Donnie married Billie Mae DeVore, who preceded him in death on June 7, 2007.

Donnie was...

Mar 31, 2019

Jeannette "Jeannie" Mary (Scheulen) Ripka, age 71, of Meta, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City. She was born at her parent's home in Meta on October 7, 1947, daughter of the late George Hubert and Elizabeth Marie (Schaffer) Scheulen. On November 28, 1964, in Tuscumbia, Jeannie married Darrell...

Mar 23, 2019

Bill Prather, age 76, of Iberia, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at his home. He was born in Kansas City on April 1, 1942, son of the late Lee and Florence (Becker) Prather. On July 14, 2001, in Crocker, Bill married Connie Smith, who survives at their home.

Bill moved to Iberia in fifth grade...

Mar 20, 2019

Barbara Kristine Chipman, age 66, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born in St. Louis on June 20, 1952, daughter of Earl Winfield Hobbs Jr. and Eleanor Barbara (Pyle) Hobbs.

Barbara had a rewarding career as an LPN and enjoyed caring for her patients....

Mar 17, 2019

Lucille Steen, age 93, of Iberia, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at her daughter's home. She was born in Miller County on September 3, 1925, daughter of the late Aubrie and Emma (Burnham) Robertson. On November 29, 1946, in Hardy, Arkansas, Lucille married Paul Newton Steen, who preceded her in death on December 4, 2003.

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Mar 15, 2019

Charles Eugene Pennebaker, age 93, of Dixon, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Missouri Veteran Home in St. James. He was born in Charleston, MO on September 29, 1925, son of the late Edward Wade and Frocie Lee (Smith) Pennebaker. On April 23, 1947, in St. Louis, Charles was married to Norma May Crane, who survives at...

Mar 14, 2019

Lois Dean Pemberton, age 92, of Iberia, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in Miller County, on January 4, 1927, daughter of the late Miller and Clara (Weitz) Bond. On July 3, 1943, in Tuscumbia, Lois married Orville G. Pemberton, who preceded her in death on...

Mar 13, 2019

Curtis F. Lueckenhoff, age 59, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born in Jefferson City on July 27, 1959, son of the late Robert "Bob" and Mildred (Borgmeyer) Lueckenhoff.

Curtis was a 1977 graduate of St. Elizabeth High School. Following high school, he attended and...

Mar 13, 2019

Carl Roger Shipley, age 76, of Brumley, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at his home. He was born in Heavener, Oklahoma, on April 4, 1942, son of the late Ernest Lee and Gladys (Veazey) Shipley.

Carl was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He is survived by four children, Johnny Shipley...

Mar 12, 2019

Shirley Lea Hensley, age 89, of Iberia passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City. She was born in Miller County on November 4, 1929, daughter of the late James Oliver and Millie (Bradley) Huddleston. On December 21, 1947, in Iberia, Shirley married Wendell Dallas Hensley, who preceded her in death on November...

Mar 10, 2019

Wayne N. Bax, age 62, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at his home. He was born in Jefferson City on September 9, 1956, son of the late Emil John and Bernadine Emma (Boessen) Bax.

Wayne enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and bowling in the St. Elizabeth Bowling League. He...

Mar 9, 2019

Dennis Joseph Heckemeyer, age 69, of Lohman, formerly of St. Elizabeth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at home surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on April 5, 1949 in Tuscumbia, to Cyrilla (Doerhoff) Heckemeyer and Lawrence Heckemeyer who preceded him in death. On November 1, 1985, in Jefferson City, he was united in...

Feb 28, 2019

Gerald (Gerry) J. Luebbering, age 80, of Jefferson City, formerly of St. Thomas, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Villa Marie in Jefferson City. He was born in Jefferson City on September 30, 1938, son of the late Henry and Christine (Strope) Luebbering. On October 4, 1958, in Taos, Gerry married Patricia (Pat) Prenger, who survives at...

Feb 14, 2019

Gregory Lynn Herrell, age 55, of Camdenton, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at his home. He was born in Kansas City on October 22, 1963, son of William Joseph and Loeta (Wall) Herrell.

Gregory was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and training his dogs. He passed away peacefully on his farm with his...