Obituaries

May 1, 2016

Rita Kay Persicke, age 54 of St. James, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016, at her residence. Rita was born on October 9, 1961, in Rolla, a daughter to James Southard who survives of St. James and Mary (Happle) Martin who preceded her in death. Rita received her Registered Nursing Degree from Lincoln University in Ft. Leonard Wood. On April...

Apr 26, 2016

Gloria J. Russell age 69 of Rolla, MO passed away peacefully April 26, 2016, at Rolla Manor Care.  Gloria was born on July 14, 1946, in St. Louis, MO.  A daughter of William and Ruby (Folks) Overhauser.  Gloria attended Berkeley High School and went on to nursing school where she obtained her LPN license. On March 17, 1967, she was...

Apr 25, 2016

  Wayne Melton, aka "The Boat Man" , age 63 of Rolla, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016, after a short battle with cancer. Wayne was born in Rolla on November 17, 1952, to Noah and Georgia Melton.  After the passing of Noah, Georgia married Tom Hunt. On August 3, 1990, Wayne was united in marriage to Brenda Bowers...

Apr 23, 2016

Claudia Ellen Klamert, age 71, of Bourbon, MO, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016, at her residence. A complete obituary will appear later.

Apr 18, 2016

  Wanda Sue Davis, age 57, of Rolla, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016, at home with family. Wanda was born on February 10, 1959, in Rolla.  A daughter to the late Bud Earney and Betty Earney who survives of Rolla. On July 17, 1975, she was united in marriage to Jerry Lee Davis in Rolla.  He survives of...

Apr 16, 2016

 Linda L. Light, age 62 of St. James, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Silverstone Place in Rolla. Linda was born on March 27, 1954, in St. James, a daughter to the late Raymond S. and June Ann (Mitchell) Parsons. Linda was a graduate of John F. Hodge High School in St. James. On September 15, 1980, Linda...

Apr 3, 2016

Mar 27, 2016

  Florence C. Maximoff, age 95 of Salem, passed away, Sunday, March 27, 2016, at the Seville Care Center in Salem. Memorial services will be held at a later date and will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salem.

Mar 27, 2016

  James Russell Hulsey, age 78 of Bland, MO, passed away Easter morning before sunrise on March 27, 2016, at his home, after a brave journey through cancer. "Pop" was surrounded by his 5 children, 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren who love him. Russ was born June 1, 1937, in Desloge, MO, a son to Oliver and Nellie (Pierce)...

Mar 24, 2016

  Jimmy R. Weathers, age 64 of Licking, formerly of Fisk, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016.   Jimmy was born on December 20, 1951, a son to the late George Raymond and Martha Evelyn (Teel) Weathers.   Jimmy attended school in Fisk.   Jimmy worked as a diesel mechanic in Garden City, Kansas before retiring.   Jimmy enjoyed...

Mar 23, 2016

Dennis R. Moersch, age 69, of Rolla, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Harry S. Truman Veterans' Memorial Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.    Dennis born on October 26, 1946 in Detroit, MI, a son to the late Kenneth & Loretta (Sanchez) Moersch.   Dennis was united in marriage to Judy Morton on March 4, 1967 in Houston,...

Mar 18, 2016

  James "Sonny" William Ross, age 74, of Rolla, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2016, at his residence. Sonny was born on February 8, 1942, in Sikeston, Missouri, a son to the late Claude and Minnie (Lay) Ross. Sonny attended school in Sikeston, Missouri. On October 18, 1961, Sonny was united in marriage to Judith Daniels in Benton,...

Mar 14, 2016

  Manuel A. Dering, age 55 of Lenox, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at his residence. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Feb 27, 2016

Ruth Skaggs, age 58, of Rolla, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on October 18, 1957, in Steelville, a daughter to the late Joseph B. Sr. and Velma L. (Midyett) Bailey. On June 29, 1975, Ruth was untied in marriage in Rolla, to Bill Skaggs, who survives...

Feb 26, 2016

    Larry C. Smith, age 54, passed away at his home on Friday, February 26th, 2016. Larry was born on February 23, 1962, in Salem, Missouri, a son to the late William and Virginia (Swain) Smith. Larry was blessed with a large and loving family.  Larry resided in Edgar Springs his entire life where he enjoyed farming, fishing, and spending...

Feb 22, 2016

  Jacqueline S. Black was born on March 1, 1968, and passed away on February 22, 2016, at the age of 47.   Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, Olga and John Storoschuck of Manitoba, Canada.   She is survived by her loving husband, Dywaine Black of Rolla and her sisters, Silver, Lassie, Ruthie and one brother, Sam...

Feb 18, 2016

  Alvin S. Dick, age 75 of Rolla, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at his residence.   Alvin was born on January 6, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late Stanton and Ruth (Muddiman)Dick.    Alvin was a 1959 graduate of Hughes High School.   On June 18, 2005, Alvin was united in marriage to...

Feb 15, 2016

Willie Summerford, Jr., age 68, of Vienna passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at Maries Manor Nursing Home in Vienna. Willie was born June 25, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas, a son to the late Willie Charles and Ollie Mae (Simpson) Summerford. He attended school in Monticello, AR. and on July 12, 1975 Willie was united in marriage to Kathy...

Feb 8, 2016

  Keyshia (Glenn) Smith, age 34 of Newburg, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016, in Salem.   Keyshia was born October 25, 1981, in Fort Worth, Texas, a daughter to the late Farron Lee Glenn and Beth Schaefer who resides in Newburg.   Keyshia attended John F. Hodge High School in St. James.   Keyshia enjoyed listening to music...

Jan 17, 2016

  Helen Ann Lewis, age 76, of Rolla, passed away January 17, 2016 at the Phelps County Regional Heath Center in Rolla. Helen was born July 3, 1939 in Meta, a daughter to the late William E. and Martha D. (Williams) Barnett. Helen grew up in Maries County and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School. In 1958, she married Dean...