Obituary Listing

Jan 20, 2024

Amanda "Mandy" Witt, age 45, of Iberia, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach.  She was born in Columbia, on April 18, 1978, daughter of the late Peggy (Plemmons) Eads.  On September 21, 1996, Mandy was united in marriage to Jason Witt, who survives at their home.

Mandy loved...

Jan 18, 2024

Allison Hedgpeth, age 60, of Iberia, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at her home.  She was born in Vancouver, Canada, daughter of the late Petar Georgive and Daphany Rose (Kaufman) Uzunov.  On August 26, 1985, in the state of California, Allison was united in marriage to Michael Bruce Hedgpeth, who preceded her in death on January 3,...

Jan 15, 2024

Carol R. Schaffer, age 84, of St. Anthony, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.  She was born in Mary's Home on July 22, 1939, daughter of the late Edward and Angeline (Sanning) Bungart.  On October 16, 1965, in Mary's Home, Carol was united in marriage to Vincent John Schaffer, who...

Jan 14, 2024

Daniel Keith Borgmeyer, born in Meta on September 19, 1944, died at age 79, on January 14, 2024, after a courageous three-year battle against ALS.  Dan, recently of Sarasota, Florida, and Hendersonville, North Carolina, lived a full life in which family, friends, and church meant everything.

Dan was the fourth of nine children in the Lambert and...

Jan 9, 2024

Icie Elaine (George) Cleland was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on January 9, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She was 79 years old.

Elaine was born to Joseph George & Hazel Brown on March 10, 1944, in Barnett, MO. She worked summers at the Lake of the Ozarks as a...

Jan 4, 2024

Virgel Earl Parker, age 75, of Dixon, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  He was born in Waynesville on March 4, 1948, son of the late Clarence Allen and Rosie Fern (Murry) Parker.  On March 7, 1971, Virgel was united in marriage to Janet French, who survives at their home.

Jan 2, 2024

Shawn Patrick Eikel, age 50, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.  He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 26, 1973.

Shawn was currently residing in Iberia with his fiancée Nichole Biondo.  He loved working on trucks and anything to do with horses.  He loved the outdoors and taking things apart...

Dec 31, 2023

Mary Jo Kettinger, age 80, of Brumley, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach.  She was born on January 21, 1943, daughter of the late, Joseph Paul Mercurio and Virginia Grace (Nichols) Surbaugh.  On March 2, 1991, Mary was united in marriage to Gaylon Dee Kettinger, who preceded her in death...

Dec 29, 2023

Gregory Alan Cardwell, age 65, of Iberia, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.  He was born on July 8, 1958, son of the late Cance Clinton Cardwell and Verna Lee (Keeth) Cardwell Pemberton.

Greg graduated from Russellville High School in 1976.  He enlisted in the United States Army, serving...

Dec 28, 2023

Robert Clarence Shepherd, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away in his home on December 28, 2023. Born on November 1, 1951, he was preceded in death by his parents Clarence E. Shepherd and Lucille Cox, and dear sister Gloria Eiler.

In 1987, Robert married Linda F Shepherd, and together they built a loving family. Surviving...

Dec 21, 2023

Joseph "JJ" Smolich, age 17, of Iberia, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 6, 2006.

JJ attended Iberia R-V and was currently enrolled in the culinary program at Waynesville Career Center.  He had a heart of gold with an adventurous and curious spirit.  JJ enjoyed...

Dec 18, 2023

Gerard "Butch" Blomberg, age 70, of St. Elizabeth, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.  He was born in Jefferson City on July 9, 1953, son of the late Henry and Alma (Lueckenhoff) Blomberg.

A lifelong resident of St. Elizabeth, Butch attended elementary school...

Dec 15, 2023

Arthur Lee Orsborn went to be with his Savior on December 15, 2023. He was born in Laona, Wisconsin, on May 17, 1952, to Edward and Tresa (Sparks) Orsborn.  On May 17, 1976, Art was wed to his lifelong partner, Paulette Vance.

The city boy followed his wife's family to Missouri and adapted to farm life. In...

Dec 10, 2023

William Nelson, age 84, of Iberia, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Life Care Center of Waynesville.  He was born on December 5, 1939, son of the late Ernest and Edith (Myres) Nelson.

William possessed a strong work ethic.  He began his working career as a union construction worker and later owned and operated his...

Dec 5, 2023

Leo Lawrence Buechter, age 69, of Brumley, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.  He was born on February 21, 1954, son of the late Joseph and Anna Marie (Kleffner) Buechter.  On June 20, 1975, Leo was united in marriage to Judy Plemmons, and to this union a son, Leon Dale Buechter,...

Dec 4, 2023

Robert "Bob" H. Hix, Jr., age 79, of Palm Springs, California, passed away on December 4, 2023, at A.M.P.M Assure Care of Catheral City, CA.   He had spent several months battling Dementia and COPD.   Bob was the oldest of six children born to Robert "Bob" and Etta Hix.

Bob graduated from Tuscumbia (Miller R-3) High School in...

Dec 1, 2023

Michael "Mike" Alvin Pendleton, age 74, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City.  He was born in Tuscumbia on October 27, 1949, son of the late Harold Alvin and Lillie Dorane (Ahart) Pendleton.  On June 21, 1980, at Tuscumbia Christian Church, Mike was united in marriage to Lynette...

Nov 23, 2023

Harold Stephen Luebbering, age 79, of St. Thomas, passed away unexpectedly from this earthly life on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at University Hospital in Columbia.  He was born on November 8, 1944, oldest son of the late John and Minnie (Loethen) Luebbering.  On November 8, 1980, Harold was united in marriage to Donna A. Plassmeyer at St. Thomas the...

Nov 22, 2023

Ralph E. Hendley, age 89, of Iberia, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia.  He was born in Tuscumbia on March 29, 1934, son of the late James and Clara Eleanor (Fancher) Hendley.  On March 29, 1953, at Hickory Point Baptist Church, Ralph was united in marriage to Ruby Vaughan,...

Nov 13, 2023

Lois Dean Hensley, age 94, of Brumley, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Lakeside Meadows in Osage Beach.  She was born in Ulman, on September 22, 1929, daughter of late William Ralph and Mabel Marie (Woolery) Colvin.  On June 27, 1981, at Riverview Church in Osage Beach, Lois was united in marriage to Alston Wayne Hensley, who...