Obituary Listing

Aug 27, 2024

Dale Arthur Libbert, age 67, of Versailles, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home.  He was born in Jefferson City on December 9, 1956, son of the late Arthur "Art" John and Lucille "Lucy" Mary (Deeken) Libbert.

Dale was a graduate of Smith Cotton High School and later attended State Fair Community College in...

Aug 27, 2024

Keith Eugene Pigg, age 66, of St. Elizabeth, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home.  He was born in St. Louis on March 3, 1958, son of the late Howard and Doris (Rash) Pigg.  On December 5, 1987, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Keith was united in marriage to Karen Kliethermes, who...

Aug 14, 2024

Charles Lewis Barnhart, age 84, of Meta, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.  He was born on January 15, 1940, on his family farm on the outskirts of Meta, son of the late Arlie and Vada (Bilyeu) Barnhart.  On July 13, 1963, in Lohman, Charles was...

Aug 10, 2024

James Richard Dettlaff, Jr., age 59, of Brumley, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 10, 2024.  He was born in Wynona, Missouri, on November 10, 1964, son of the late James Dettlaff Sr. and Barbara Ann (Simon) St. Pierre.  On June 14, 1995, James was united in marriage to Korena Jeanice Brawley, who survives at their...

Aug 8, 2024

Ila M. Smith, age 91, of Crocker, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at her home.  She was born in Sturdivant, Missouri, on November 23, 1932, daughter of the late Ervin and Ermil (Bollinger) Proffer.  On March 10, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ila was united in marriage to Earl Gene Smith, who preceded...

Aug 5, 2024

Zetta Carolyn Kelsay, age 90, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, August 05, 2024, at Stone Bridge Senior Living in Lake Ozark.  She was born in Brumley on February 24, 1934, daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia (McClasky) Plemmons.  On July 18, 1951, in Harrison, Arkansas, Carolyn married John Kelsay, who proceeded her in death on April 03,...

Aug 3, 2024

Louisa Russell, age 95, of Iberia, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Osage Beach Rehabilitation.  She was born in Iberia on May 25, 1929, daughter of the late William Albert and Viola Luttrell.

Louisa enjoyed time spent quilting, creating countless keepsakes. She always welcomed the company of family and friends and loved hosting family dinners...

Aug 2, 2024

Earl Wilbur Sanders, Sr., age 79, of Brumley, MO, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, in Crown Point, IN.  He was born in Marion, Illinois, on July 13, 1945, son of the late Lillie Davie and her husband Leonard.  In 1975, he was united in marriage to Carol Claudette Cooksey, who preceded him in death on February 1,...

Aug 2, 2024

Thomas Lyon, age 29, of Brumley lost his life on the night of August 2, 2024, in Panama City Beach, Florida.  His last act was heroically sacrificing his life to save the lives of his family from being hit by a car.

Thomas was born on October 27, 1994, son of Charles and Barbara (Krueger) Lyon.  On...

Jul 28, 2024

Layman Duncan, age 79, of Iberia, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Brumley on January 2, 1945, son of the late Jess and Oma (Luttrell) Duncan.  On September 23, 1962, Layman was united in marriage to Sarah Pritchett, who survives at their home.

Layman was...

Jul 16, 2024

JoAnn Pierce, age 91, of Jefferson City, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Oak Tree Villa in Jefferson City.  She was born in Darlington, on September 17, 1932, daughter of the late Marvin and Ethel (Hathaway) Miller.  On September 14, 1951, JoAnn was united in marriage to Bob L. Pierce, who preceded her in death on December...

Jul 14, 2024

Alton James Koch, Sr., age 66, of Piedmont formerly of Meta, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home.  He was born in San Diego, California, on December 11, 1957, son of the late Willard and Marguerite (Barden) Koch.

He is survived by three children, Alton Koch Jr. of St. Elizabeth, April (Gabe) Schubert of...

Jul 12, 2024

Warren "Zeke" Mitchell, age 84, of Brumley, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia.  He was born in Los Angeles, California, on October 17, 1939, son of the late Donald and Ruby (Richmond) Mitchell.  On September 28, 1973, Warren was united in marriage to Alice Elaine Cochran, who survives at...

Jul 6, 2024

Mary Jane Kemna, age 81, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.  She was born in St. Elizabeth on May 23, 1943, daughter of the late Walter and Marie (Evers) Kliethermes.  On July 6, 1968, Mary Jane was unite in marriage to Mark Kemna, who survives at their...

Jun 23, 2024

Richard Henry Meyer, age 95, of Columbia formerly of Iberia, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Harry S. Truman VA Memorial Hospital in Columbia.  He was born in Evanston, Illinois, on December 15, 1928, son of the late Walter and Laurel (Doremus) Meyer.  On March 1, 1969, Richard was united in marriage to Janet Tharp, who survives...

Jun 15, 2024

Jesse Wade Flaugher, age 77 of Tuscumbia, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Tuscumbia on July 25, 1946, the son of Wade and Grace (Roark) Flaugher. On December 18, 1966, at Mt. Zion Christian Church Jesse was united in marriage to Rayma Leah Graham who survives at their...

Jun 8, 2024

Joann Lucy (Strope) Heckman, age 87, of St. Thomas, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City.  She was born in Jefferson City on July 6, 1936, daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Suthoff) Strope.  On October 25, 1958, in St. Thomas, Joann was united in marriage to Alexander "Alex"...

Jun 7, 2024

Heather Lea Luttrell, age 52, of Smithton formerly of Iberia, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born in Tuscumbia on March 14, 1972, daughter of William "Bill" Hix and Linda (Buechter) Volmert.

Heather was a 1990 graduate of Iberia R-V and later attended CMSU for two years and...

Jun 5, 2024

Ruben Douglas "Doug" Duncan, age 75, of Dixon, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his home.  He was born in Crocker, on January 6, 1949, son of the late Norman and Lena Faye (Morrow) Duncan.  On July 9, 1966, Doug was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Lana Sue Haley, who survives at their home....

May 20, 2024

Connie Jean (Smith) Prather, age 78, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach.  She was born in Iberia on May 7, 1946, daughter of the late Conard "Cap" and Tressie (Gale) Smith.  On July 14, 2001, Connie married the love of her life, John William "Bill" Prather, who preceded...