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Henry Leo Ponzer

Henry Leo Ponzer

Dec 25, 2023

 

Henry Leo Ponzer, age 93 of Lecoma, passed away, Monday, December 25, 2023, at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James.

Henry was born November 27, 1930, in Rolla, a son to the late Ben and Julia (Franz) Ponzer.

Henry proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army with two years of active duty at...

Rhea Lou Whitton

Rhea Lou Whitton

Dec 22, 2023

 

Rhea Lou Whitton, age 70 of Rolla, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at her residence.

 

Rhea was born February 12, 1953, in Marion, IN, a daughter to the late Donald Julian and Veloy (Miller) Wootton who survives of Rolla.

 

She was united in Marriage to John Whitton for 52 years. He survives of Rolla.

 

Rhea...

Dennis Gene Klinefelter

Dennis Gene Klinefelter

Dec 18, 2023

 

Dennis Gene Klinefelter died on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home in St. James (Rosati), MO.

He was born November 18,1951, to Deal & Joan (Blanchard) Klinefelter in Waukegan, IL.

He attended Beach Park schools & graduated in 1970 from Zion Benton Township High School.

He worked & retired from Commonwealth Edison Station 16 for 30 years...

Joan Kay Ware

Joan Kay Ware

Dec 12, 2023

 

Joan Kay (King) Ware, 78, died on December 12, 2023 in Dixon, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 16, 1945 in Steele, MO to Jesse and Hazel (Byce) King.    She was an avid gardener, who loved to fish, and watch scary movies. She loved to be outside in the sunshine and fresh air, and...

Gaylond Kyle Lawrence

Gaylond Kyle Lawrence

Dec 7, 2023

 

Gaylon Kyle Lawrence, 64, of Edgar Springs Missouri, died at his home on December 7th, 2023.

He was born in Mansfield Missouri in 1959 and adopted by Elsworth and Betty Lawrence. 

Gaylon was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Mike Sickler and is survived by one daughter, Shayna, son in law Jeff , grandchildren Madison, Tristan and...

Brian Alphonso Malone Jr

Brian Alphonso Malone Jr

Dec 6, 2023

 

Brian Alphonso Malone Jr. entered this world on November 28, 1968 in St. Louis, Mo.  As he grew up, the city could no longer contain his larger-than-life soul, so he ventured out into the world to pursue his dreams. Along the way he met and changed the lives of a countless number of people, and started a family, (or...

Edward Joseph Smith

Edward Joseph Smith

Dec 6, 2023

 

Edward Joseph Smith, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully in his home in Salem, MO surrounded by friends and family on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 10:35PM.  He was born on April 15, 1946, in Bayonne, NJ the son of Josephine and Edward J Smith, Sr. 

Ed worked as a Chemist at ASARCO/Doe Run Company in Vibernum, MO for 48...

Donna Lou Williams

Donna Lou Williams

Nov 30, 2023

 

Donna Lou Williams (Hills), 77, of St. James passed away on November 30, 2023, at Silverstone in Rolla.  She was born June 20, 1946, to Herman and Lois (Marget) Hills in Elgin, Illinois.  Donna graduated from Rolla High School in 1964 and from Rolla Cosmetology School in 1965.

Donna would marry the love of her life Otis Williams on...

Howard Walny

Howard Walny

Nov 26, 2023

 

Howard Walny age 75 of Newburg passed away on November 26, 2023.  He was born on September 30, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan to Louis and Josephine Walny. Howard was a 20-year veteran of the United States Army, while also continuing his education.

Howard was very active in his community, he was a member of REACT, the Doolittle Fire Department,...

Sharon Kay Overshon

Sharon Kay Overshon

Nov 23, 2023

 

Sharon Kay Overshon passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, in the St. Louis Mercy South ICU, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was 74 years of age.

Sharon was a devoted partner, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a dedicated homemaker.

Her family is enormously grateful for her many acts of love, too numerous to list...

Kevin Lewis Fuhring

Kevin Lewis Fuhring

Nov 22, 2023

 

Kevin L. Fuhring, 59, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2023, in his home. He was born on July 14, 1964, in Rolla to Charles Lewis and Vesta Mae (Brown) Fuhring.

 

Kevin graduated from St. James High School, class of 1982. Throughout his life, Kevin was a remarkable athlete. He went on to play baseball at East Central...

Stephen Edward (Ed) Atkisson

Stephen Edward (Ed) Atkisson

Nov 22, 2023

 

Stephen Edward (Ed) Atkisson, age 89 of Rolla passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Ed was born December 19, 1933, in Raymondville, MO, and was a graduate of Houston High School class of 1951. He attended Southwest Missouri State College and mortuary school in Dallas, TX.

Ed was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Leann (Atkisson) Jarrett, his...

Barbara A. Beasley

Barbara A. Beasley

Nov 19, 2023

 

Barbara Ann (Lehman) Beasley was born March 14, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio to Lloyd and Frances (Wuebold) Lehman.  On November 19, 2023, God freed her from Alzheimer’s and welcomed her home.  She was 88 years old.

 

Bunny grew up in San Antonio, Texas, the middle of three sisters.  She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1953.  In 1957,...

Lavina Faustena Moore

Lavina Faustena Moore

Nov 19, 2023

 

Lavina Faustena “Flossie or Frosty” (Shepherd) Moore was born on October 11, 1931, in Arkansas, to Ira William “Bill” Shepherd and Rachel Louetta (Hyde) Bramlett. She married JM Moore on April 17, 1951, in Paragould, Arkansas. Together they had six children. She passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on November 19, 2023, in Rolla, Mo., after a...

Lois Staples

Lois Staples

Nov 19, 2023

 

Lois (McMullin) Staples, of Edgar Springs, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

She was the beloved mother of John Christopher Staples (Dena Alspach); dear grandmother of Matthew Staples and Zack Staples; daughter-in-law of John A. Staples; sister of Debi Smith (Jimmy Weaver); sister-in law of Jane Douglas, Anne Staples, and John W. Staples; aunt of Michael R....

Pamela J. Asbery

Pamela J. Asbery

Nov 15, 2023

Pamela J. (Hayes) Asbery, age 67 of Rolla passed away Wednesday November 15, 2023, at Phelps Health in Rolla.

Pam was born June 19, 1956, in Rolla a daughter to the late Rollan Hayes and Geneva (Fipps) Miller.

Pam was a 1974 graduate of Rolla High School.

On April 17, 1976, Pam was united in marriage to Eddie Asbery. He...

Charlene Spear

Charlene Spear

Nov 11, 2023

 

Charlene Spear, 68, of Licking passed away on November 11, 2023.  She was born on September 13, 1955, in Seaford, Delaware to Charles and Juanita (Northerm) Burton.  

Charlene graduated from Seaford High School in 1973.  She enjoyed reading, crocheting, spending time with friends and especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by daughter Angela (Josh) Corkell, grandchildren Samantha Shafer, Matthew...

Esther Brunton

Esther Brunton

Nov 10, 2023

 

Esther Brunton was born on November 27, 1933 to Harley and Esther Littel.  On November 10, 2023, Esther peacefully entered heaven just a few days before her 90th birthday in Rolla, Missouri.

 

Esther was born and raised in Burden, Kansas, the youngest of six children.  After graduating from Burden High School, Esther married Willis Brunton on January 12,...

Dorothy Frances Carrie Guese

Dorothy Frances Carrie Guese

Nov 9, 2023

 

Dorothy Frances Carrie (Pehle) Guese was born October 2, 1931, at New Haven, MO and passed away peacefully at her home on November 9th, 2023, shortly after her 92nd birthday.

She was the daughter of Edward and Lydia Pehle. Dorothy was confirmed at St. Peters Church in New Haven.

She was a graduate of New Haven High...

Fredrick H. Grecian

Fredrick H. Grecian

Nov 7, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved, Fredrick Harry Grecian, on November 7th, 2023, at age 76, in Rolla, MO.  He was a wonderful Christian man, who was always ready to help anyone, in any way he could. A lifelong Seventh-Day Adventist, Fred was the head deacon at the Rolla Seventh-Day Adventist Church...

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