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June Elizabeth Soper

June Elizabeth Soper

Apr 9, 2025

June Elizabeth Soper, 94, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Rolla, Mo. 

She was born on July 9, 1930, to the late Mr. William G. Bone Jr. and Mrs. Reda L. (Lang) Bone of Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania.

While writing one of her brothers serving in the U.S. Navy, during World War II, she became acquainted with the future love of her...

Corbin Reed Sims

Corbin Reed Sims

Apr 8, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Corbin Reed Sims, who passed away on April 8th, 2025, at the age of 16. Born on August 18th, 2008 in Jefferson City, MO, Corbin brought immeasurable joy to our lives. He was a bright and caring young man known for his intelligence, humor, and his...

Thomas “ Tom” Wayne Disser

Thomas “ Tom” Wayne Disser

Apr 7, 2025

Thomas (Tom) Wayne Disser, 71, of St. James passed away on Monday April 7, 2025, at his residence. 

He was born June 30, 1953, in St. Louis to the late Joseph M. and Beulah (Bishop) Disser. 

After moving to St. James from St. Louis Thomas spent his whole life in the area.

He worked as a HVAC technician until his health forced his...

Robert Keahi Chong

Robert Keahi Chong

Apr 7, 2025

Robert Keahi Chong, of Honolulu, Hawaii, was born January 19, 1929, in Honolulu. He passed away on April 7, 2025, at the age of 96, in Rolla, Missouri.

Robert attended Kaimuki High School in Honolulu. After graduating, Robert enlisted in the United States Army on April 9, 1951, where he proudly served his country during the Korean War. During his time...

Essie Mae Haines

Essie Mae Haines

Apr 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Essie Mae (Walker) Haines, age 67, passed away on April 6, 2025 at Silverstone Place in Rolla, Mo. Essie was born in Winona, Mo on January 10, 1958. To Cleo and Hazel Walker. Essie was the youngest of seven children.

Essie was a devoted mother to Jerry Eugene...

Robert E. Dodds Jr.

Robert E. Dodds Jr.

Apr 1, 2025

Robert E. Dodds Jr, of Eldon, Missouri, was born December 31, 1962 in Waynesville, Missouri to Norma Dodds and Robert E. Dodds Sr. He passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 62, in Eldon, Missouri.

Robert attended Waynesville High School. After graduating, he pursued his love of music his entire life. After 20 years on the road travelling...

Joanne Marie Grannemann

Joanne Marie Grannemann

Mar 27, 2025

Joanne Marie Grannemann (nee Dolan), of Owensville, Missouri was born December 2, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri to William Thomas Dolan and Constance Mae King. She passed away on March 27, 2025 at the age of 65 surrounded by her loving family. 

Joanne attended Pattonville High School in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Joanne found her passion and purpose in her children and...

Betty Louise Morrison

Betty Louise Morrison

Mar 16, 2025

Betty Louise (Benton) Morrison passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Parkside Assisted Living in Rolla at the age of 90.

Betty was born November 9, 1934, in the Cook Station area to William Cecil and Eda (Earls) Benton. On November 27, 1952, she married Robert (Bob) Morrison. They were married 63 years until Bob’s death in 2015.

She worked as a...

Genevieve O'Neal

Genevieve O'Neal

Mar 14, 2025

Genevieve O’Neal, 85, of Rolla, formerly of Versailles, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Rolla. She was born August 25, 1939, in Versailles to Barney and Tina (Garber) O’Neal. Genevieve was a 1957 graduate of Morgan County R-II school.

She enjoyed sewing, cooking, collecting recipes, and even though she was not an active member of any church at the...

Justin Alan Cook

Justin Alan Cook

Mar 12, 2025

Justin Alan Cook, of Dixon, Missouri was born on March 1, 1988 in Rolla, Missouri to James and Dianna Cook (nee Stotler). He passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 37 in Columbia, Missouri. 

Justin attended Rolla High School where he graduated in 2007. Following high school, Justin found his true passion in finish carpentry. He attended Rolla...

Cynthia "Cindy" Johnson

Cynthia "Cindy" Johnson

Mar 11, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Johnson, 67, of Lenox, Missouri, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on March 11, 2025 in Rolla, Missouri. Cindy was born to Junior Carl Donald Leer and Mary Anne Leer in Nevada, Missouri on April 24, 1957.

Cindy was a mother of two sons, Donald Johnson and Darron Johnson. She worked for many years at Christian Healthcare in...

James "Tyler" Wade Humphrey

James "Tyler" Wade Humphrey

Mar 9, 2025

James “Tyler” Wade Humphrey, 39, of Rolla passed away on Sunday March 9, 2025, in Newburg. He was born November 29, 1985, in Great Falls, Montana his parents are the late Robert Dwayne Humphrey and Teresa (Brinkley) Jackson. He attended Rolla High School. He was married to Tabi Krogmeier Humburd in St. James.

Tyler was a self-employed roofer and did many...

Vikki Lynn George

Vikki Lynn George

Mar 4, 2025

Vikki Lynn George, 65, of Vienna passed away on Tuesday March 4, 2025, in Rolla. She was born July 26,1959 in Detroit, Michigan to CJ Smith and Esther Marlene (Zurawski) Proud.

Vikki worked at Quaker Windows as a fabricator for a time. She enjoyed crafting. From weaving dream catchers and making beaded bracelets. To stickers or coloring books her hands were...

Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson

Feb 27, 2025

Robert L Stevenson passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born October 14, 1944, in Peoria, Illinois.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, William Stevenson, mother, Anita Stevenson, and brother, William Stevenson Jr.

Robert is survived by his sister, Anna Marie Radley, from Westport, CT, and several nieces and nephews.

Robert graduated from Richwoods High School and enlisted in the...

Donna Sue Rowden

Donna Sue Rowden

Feb 27, 2025

Donna Sue Rowden, passed away on February 27, 2025. She was born in Fisher, Arkansas on December 14, 1946. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Rowden; father, Lester Dixon; mother, Midgie Dixon; four brothers, Lee Roy, Richard, Doyle, and Russel Dixon; and two sisters, Wanda Lou Miller and Bernice Courtney. 

Donna is survived by her two daughters, Renee (Roy)...

Eugene G. Bailey

Eugene G. Bailey

Feb 26, 2025

Eugene G. Bailey, age 80 of St. James, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Phelps Health in Rolla.

Eugene was born August 28, 1944, in Vichy, a son to the late Roy and Virgie (Matthews) Bailey.

He was a 1963 graduate of Ritenour High School on St. Louis.

Eugene had worked as plant manager for Thistle Silk Screening in Belle and Owensville...

Robin Brazzle

Robin Brazzle

Feb 26, 2025

Robin Brazzle, 60, of Rolla passed away on Wednesday February 26, 2025, at her home.

She was born April 27, 1964, in St. Louis to Dempsey and June (Harbin) Hall. She attended Kirkwood High School and in 1988 married Bill Brazzle. 

Robin was a stay-at-home mother who also enjoyed gardening, shopping, watching classic movies and most of all spending time with her...

Marvin Duane Norris

Marvin Duane Norris

Feb 25, 2025

Marvin Duane Norris passed away quietly at the age of 74 at Phelps Health, Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born to Clarence Henry and Dorothy (Shuey) Norris on January 20, 1951. He married Mary Ellen Scott on August 19, 1972. They spent 52 years together. When you saw one, you saw the other, until cancer, they were always together....

Nancy Sue Stratton

Nancy Sue Stratton

Feb 23, 2025

Nancy Sue (Noblett) Stratton, daughter of John Noblett and Laura Mae (Bell) Behrens, was born on April 20, 1956, in Dixon, Missouri. A proud graduate of Belle High School's Class of 1974, Nancy shared her life and love with three cherished partners: Thomas Edwin Reeves (1974), Robert Meyer (1989), and Bob Stratton of Meta, Missouri. Both Thomas and Bob preceded...