Obituary Listing

Dec 28, 2025

Mildred (Bax) Blomberg, age 84, of St. Anthony, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. She was born in St. Anthony, on January 25, 1941, daughter of the late Phillip and Augusta (Evers) Bax. On April 28, 1961, Mildred was united in marriage to Harold Blomberg, who survives at their home.

Mildred...

Dec 28, 2025

Norma A. Nickell Hodge, age 91, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on April 12, 1934, daughter of the late William Albert and Sylvia Mae (Davis) Boulware. On January 1, 1959, she was united in marriage to Cecil Nickell, who preceded her in death on February 3,...

Dec 25, 2025

Kathy Dean Rodden, age 71, of Brumley, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at her home. She was born in Tuscumbia, on July 6, 1954, daughter of the late John and Verna (Luttrell) Davis. On December 4, 1970, in Tuscumbia, Kathy was united in marriage to Henry Mack Rodden, who preceded her in death on November 3, 2014.

She enjoyed...

Dec 23, 2025

George Simon Syrigos, age 69, of Holts Summit, stepped into heaven holding hands with his wife and daughter on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born on November 8, 1956, son of the late Simon and Irene (Tsakir) Syrigos. George fell in love and married his bride, Jan Jablonsky, on February 17, 1985, in Columbia. She survives at their home.

George...

Dec 13, 2025

Julie Elaine Young, age 67, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Care Center. She was born on May 22, 1958, daughter of the late Curt and Darlene (Boyd) Shikles.

Julie had a rewarding career as a nurse and devoted herself to caring for others with compassion and dedication, touching many lives throughout her career. Throughout her career,...

Dec 3, 2025

Melissa Ann Weems, age 52, of Iberia, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. She was born in Tuscumbia on November 3, 1973. On December 31, 1999, at Faith Tabernacle Church, Melissa was united in marriage to Scotty Ray Weems, who survives at their home.

Melissa worked at Dixon Tire and Auto as the...

Dec 1, 2025

Anna Mae Henson, age 81, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born in Carthage, New York, on May 13, 1944, daughter of the late William and Vivian Irene (Allen) Fredenburg. In June of 1992, Anna was united in marriage to Brook Lynn Henson, who survives at their...

Dec 1, 2025

Fred H. Schaffer, age 86, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at his home. He was born in St. Anthony on February 15, 1939, son of the late John William and Emma (Bax) Schaffer. On December 26, 1964, in St. Anthony, Fred was united in marriage to Brenda McCubbin, who survives at their home.

Fred was a loving...

Nov 20, 2025

Joyce Lydia (Kelsay) Jarrett, age 97, of Iberia, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Richland Care Center. She was born on November 12, 1928, daughter of the late Henry Willard and Velva Lacy (Forrester) Kelsay. On April 30, 1950, at Hickory Point Baptist Church, Joyce was united in marriage to Ellis Windorf Jarrett, who preceded her in death...

Nov 11, 2025

 Hilda Handing, age 73, of Jefferson City, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City.  She was born in Jefferson City, on June 3, 1952, daughter of the late Henry Godfrey and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Agnes (Hake) Handing. 

 Hilda was a graduate of Fatima High School.  After beginning her career in manufacturing, she owned and...

Nov 8, 2025

Shirley Louise Baysinger, age 79, of Brumley, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her home.  She was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, on August 17, 1946, daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn (Dorothy) Phillips.  On August 24, 1968, in Everett, Washington, Shirley was united in marriage to Ken Baysinger, who survives at their home.

Shirley...

Nov 7, 2025

Jerry Wayne Strickland, age 79, of Iberia, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at his home.  He was born in North Carolina on September 10, 1946, son of the late Herbert and Ruby Ross.  On September 4, 1972, in Dillon, South Carolina, Jerry was united in marriage to Gabrielle "Gabby" Ingeborg Boge, who preceded him in death on...

Nov 3, 2025

John Charles McDonald, age 67, of Weldon Spring, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Barnes St. Peters Hospital.  He was born in St. Louis, on September 11, 1958, son of the late Charles Freddie and Anna Ruth (Shelton) McDonald.

He is survived by his sons, Christopher (Estefania) McDonald and William McDonald; grandchildren, Christian, Damon, Leo,...

Oct 27, 2025

Donna Lee Wideman, age 82, of Dixon, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at her home.  She was born in St. Louis, on December 27, 1942, daughter of the late Wilbert Lange and Catherine (O'Brian) Hayden.

She is survived by her four children, Diana Vaporean and husband Andrew, Renee Kersten, Tiffany Krenelka and husband Michael, and...

Oct 22, 2025

David Dwayne Rowden, age 71, of Iberia, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his home.  He was born on August 14, 1954, son of the late Delmo Dwayne "Wayne" and Juanita (Vance) Rowden.

He is survived by two sons, David Rowden II and Steven Rowden; two grandsons, Payne Rowden and Reed Rowden; brother, Richard Rowden...

Oct 11, 2025

Martha Ann Oligschlaeger, 78, of St. Louis, Missouri, died Friday, October 10, 2025, at Pine Grove Manor in St. Louis where she had been a resident for several years.   Martha was born on September 15, 1947, in Jefferson City, the daughter of Robert Urban and Freda Rose (Crane) Oligschlaeger.

Martha "Marty" Oligschlaeger was a 1965 graduate of...

Oct 5, 2025

Barbara Lee (Wall) McNinch, age 82, of Waynesville, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia.  She was born in Pacific, Missouri on July 28, 1943, daughter of the late, Noble and Margie Marie (Boly) Wall.  On July 15, 2003, Barbara lost the love of her life, Ronald McNinch.  They were married a little over...

Oct 3, 2025

Alice Bell Meinhold, age 84, of St. Charles, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was born in Tuscumbia, on March 24, 1941, daughter of the late Harry and Flossie (Birdsong) Clark. On September 12, 1959, Alice (Clark) was married to William Meinhold.

Alice is survived by her son, Stephen (Jennifer Horan) Meinhold of Wilmington, N.C.;...

Sep 20, 2025

Kelsey Theresa Heckemeyer, age 33, of St. Thomas, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia.  She was born on March 19, 1992, daughter of Richard and Jan (Rehagen) Heckemeyer.

Kelsey attended St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School and later graduated from Blair Oaks High School.  Following high...

Sep 7, 2025

Naomi Umfleet, age 89, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.  She was born in Iberia on December 22, 1935, daughter of the late Harry and Pauline Hicks.

Naomi is survived by her husband Noel Umfleet, who she married on January 21, 1956, at Hazelwood, Missouri; three sons, David (Teresa) Umfleet, Tom Umfleet, Ron Umfleet; one daughter,...