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Nancy Faye Benton

Nancy Faye Benton

Oct 17, 2021

Nancy Faye Benton, aged 75, of Edgar Springs, passed away on the morning of Sunday October 17, 2021.

Nancy was born to Lloyd and Lavina (Michel) Johnson in Sabetha, Kansas. She spent the majority of her early years in Strathmore, California with her parents, sisters Vicki and Cathy, and her brother Dale. In 1972 Nancy was united in marriage...

Ronald Gene Hale

Ronald Gene Hale

Oct 16, 2021

Ronald Gene Hale was born June 17, 1944, to Julia (Loche) Hale and Orville “Fred” Hale in Rolla, Missouri.

He passed from this life on Saturday, October 16, 2021, as a result of a sudden cardiac event. He was 77 years old. Ronald married Idena Sherrell on March 11, 1972, and they spent nearly 50 years together before his...

Ronald William Eugene Cline

Ronald William Eugene Cline

Oct 14, 2021

Ronald William Eugene Cline, age 63 Rolla, passed away in his home on Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was born July 7, 1959, in Fort Collins, CO, a son to the late Richard G and Grace E. (Dinsmore) Cline. Ron graduated from Rolla High School in 1977. Following graduation, he entered the United States Army. He was united in marriage...

Beth Ann Miles

Beth Ann Miles

Oct 12, 2021

Beth Ann Miles, age 58 of Rolla, passed away, Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Phelps Health in Rolla.

Beth Ann was born September 18, 1963, in St. Louis, a daughter to Willard Dwaine and Bonnie Jo (White) Miles who survive of Rolla.

Beth Ann was a 1982 graduate of Rolla High School and later worked as a certified nurse’s aid.

She accepted...

Janet Lynn Miller

Janet Lynn Miller

Oct 12, 2021

Janet Lynn Miller, age 58 of Rolla, passed away, Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at her residence.

Janet was born December 12, 1962, in Salem, IL, a daughter to Floyd Madison. Her biological father, Terry Lewis also preceded her in death. Her stepmother, Jo Ann Lewis survives of Rolla.

Janet received her B.S. in General Studies from Drury College in 2006. In...

Harry Ray Wallen

Harry Ray Wallen

Oct 11, 2021

Harry Ray Wallen, age 73 of Rolla, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at his residence.

Harry was born February 16, 1948, in Ironton, a son to the late John “Smitty” Wallen and Leona Marie (Dotson) Wallen.

Harry graduated in 1966, from Valley of Caledonia High School. He later attended Mineral Area College in Park Hills and graduated from there...

JoAnn  (Jones) Adams

JoAnn (Jones) Adams

Oct 10, 2021

JoAnn (Jones) Adams, 81, died peaceably October 10, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on April 11, 1940, in Comanche, Texas, to Shirley Opal Jones. JoAnn attended Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas, where she met classmate Weldon Lewis Adams. After a courtship of four short months, she married Weldon on August 30, 1957. They celebrated their 64th...

Norma G. Harris

Norma G. Harris

Oct 5, 2021

Norma G Harris, 73, of Rolla died October 5, 2021, at Phelps Health in Rolla.

She was born October 30, 1947, in Belle, Mo, the daughter of the late Victor and Delcie Sieg Butler. Norma graduated from Belle High School class of 1965. Following graduation, she worked for the International Shoe Company and then The Brown Shoe company in Owensville,...

Patrick James Branson

Patrick James Branson

Oct 3, 2021

Patrick James Branson, age 59 of St. James, passed away Sunday October 3, 2021, at Phelps Health in Rolla.

Patrick was born June 10, 1962, in St. Louis, Mo, a son of the late Ronald James and Mary Christine (Mertz) Branson who survives of Union, MO.

Patrick enjoyed boating, tractor pulls, helping other people, spending time with friends and family...

Donna  Jean  (Hontz) Coplin

Donna Jean (Hontz) Coplin

Oct 2, 2021

Donna Jean Hontz Coplin, of Rolla, passed from this life on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the age of 84 years.

Donna was born on March 26, 1937 in Houstonia, MO to Eugene and Nina (Pummill) Hontz. She grew up in LaMonte, MO.

Donna enjoyed many activities throughout high school including volleyball, softball, basketball and choir.

She worked as a...

Marco J. Pijl

Marco J. Pijl

Oct 2, 2021

Marco J. Pijl 52, died unexpectedly October 2, 2021, at his residence in Phelps County.

He was born on August 21, 1969, in The Hague Netherlands. The son of Richard Ignatius Lucas and Martina Carolina (Stoffels) Pijl of the Hague Netherlands. Marco graduated from high school, in the Netherlands. Following graduation. He attended college at Oranje Nassau and then received...

James Raymond Cross

James Raymond Cross

Sep 27, 2021

James Raymond Cross, age 75, of Doolittle, Missouri, went to be with the Lord September 27, 2021, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia Missouri with his beautiful wife by his side.

Raymond was born on July 16, 1946, in Dixon, Missouri to W. Sherman and Jewel Lorraine (Null) Cross. He was united in marriage to his sweetheart...

Dean Michael Saunders

Dean Michael Saunders

Sep 19, 2021

Dean Michael Saunders, age 59, of West Plains, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at the Salem Care Center in Salem.

Dean was born May 18, 1962, in Baltimore, MD, a son to Francis and Carolyn (Folks) Saunders. Dean attended school at Calvert High School in Prince Frederick, MD. After high school Dean went to work as an over the...

James Anderson Maxwell

James Anderson Maxwell

Sep 18, 2021

James Anderson Maxwell went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the age of 74.

He was born in Rolla on June 20, 1947, to Guy Thomas Maxwell and Mary (Fannon) Maxwell. He was preceded in death by his parents and 5 siblings: Martin Maxwell, Willis Maxwell, Alice Rosenburg, Linda Dablemont, and Darlene James Perren. He was...

Robert "Bobby" Dale Wagoner

Robert "Bobby" Dale Wagoner

Sep 15, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Dale Wagoner, age 55 of Rolla, passed away Wednesday September 15, 2021, in the home of his loving family.

Bobby was born August 1, 1966, in Rolla, the son of the late Donald and Diana (Light) Wagoner who survives of Edgar Springs. Bobby was a graduate of Rolla High School. He was the owner of Mid Mo Roofing...

Michael "Mike" Thomas Sims

Michael "Mike" Thomas Sims

Sep 10, 2021

Michael “Mike” Thomas Sims, age 64 of Richland, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at his residence.

Mike was born September 25, 1956, in Independence, MO, a son to Leroy and Helen (Kenser) Sims.

Mike was a graduate of Van Horn High School in Independence.

Mike was employed at Pratt Farms in Richland for 30 years.

He enjoyed listening to music, drinking beer,...

Marvin H. O'Brien

Marvin H. O'Brien

Sep 3, 2021

Marvin H O’Brien, 91, died on September 3, 2021 at Phelps Health. He was born on Oct 18th 1929 in Denver Colorado to Marvin James O’Brien and Jesse Ann O’Brien (Lowry). He lived most of his young life in Branson Missouri where he graduated from High School. After graduation he joined the US Army and was stationed in Japan where...

Deborah Lea Crouch

Deborah Lea Crouch

Sep 3, 2021

Deborah Lea Crouch, age 65 of Rolla passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

Deborah was born on October 21, 1955, in West palm Beach Florida, a daughter to the late James and Betty (Huff) Anderson. Deborah had been married to Steve Stogsdill and Ray Crouch. She was the lead custodian at Missouri S&T for...

Herbert Anderson, Sr.

Herbert Anderson, Sr.

Aug 29, 2021

Herbert Anderson Sr, age 84 of Rolla, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Herbert was born on January 01, 1937, in Sucarnoochee, Mississippi, a son to the late Robert Anderson and Rose (Bassett) Anderson. On March 21, 1982 he was united in marriage to Lolita Webb. Herbert attended school in Sucarnoochee until the seventh grade. Herbert worked in the...

John  Lee  Ford

John Lee Ford

Aug 28, 2021

John Lee Ford, 56, formerly of Neosho, and former managing editor of the Neosho Daily News, passed away August 28, 2021.

John was born August 22, 1965, in Joplin, to Howard James Ford and Delores Easter (Roberts) Ford. He was the youngest of six children. John was always proud of his roots and of his upbringing. He graduated from Parkwood High...

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