Obituaries

Search Obituaries

James Wesley Wallen, Jr

James Wesley Wallen, Jr

Feb 16, 2023

 

James Wesley Wallen, Jr., age 70 of Rolla passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 At the Silver Stone nursing facility in Rolla. 

 

James was born on August 19, 1952, in Kanas City, a son to the late James Wesley, Sr and Frances (Hooker) Wallen.

 

He was a 1970 graduate of Elk Grove High School in Elk...

Russell "Red" Eugene Thomas

Russell "Red" Eugene Thomas

Feb 14, 2023

 

Russell “Red” Eugene Thomas, passed away on February 14. 2023 at his residence in Rolla, MO.  He was born on April 22, 1975, in Columbia, MO to the Ralph Thomas and Sharon Wooster Lirette.

 

Red was a member of Life Changes Church.  He also loved spending time outdoors. 

 

He was preceded in death by his...

Beverly "Diane" Sidwell

Beverly "Diane" Sidwell

Feb 13, 2023

 

Beverly “Diane” Sidwell of St. James, MO passed away on February 13, 2023 with her family by her side. She was 74 years old. Diane was born on November 11, 1948 in Rolla, MO to Charles Sidwell and Ada Lewis. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her children Kenneth Lewis and Angela Dover, grandchildren Alicia Chambers (Larry...

August "Augie" Newman

August "Augie" Newman

Feb 12, 2023

 

August Eugene Newman of St. James, MO formerly of Goldsboro Texas passed away February 12, 2023 at the age of 83. 

 

August (Augie) is a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He served honorably in both the Navy and Army leaving service as a Private First Class.  During his time in the Navy, he served on the well...

Mathew James Rogers

Mathew James Rogers

Feb 11, 2023

 

Mathew James Rogers passed away February 11, 2023, with his family at his bedside.  He was born August 23, 1974, the son of Dan and Linda Rogers and grandson of the late Victor and Delcie Butler.  He is survived by two daughters Paige Wade and husband Taylor of Fulton, Brianne Rogers, and Seth Vance of Bourbon, five grandchildren, Charlie,...

Thelma Arlene Schrank

Thelma Arlene Schrank

Feb 10, 2023

 

Thelma Arlene Schrank was born May 12, 1948, in San Antonio, TX, the 1st of three children born to Arlon and Vera Fay Schrank.  Thelma was raised in the farming community of Atascosa, TX and graduated from Southwest High School in 1966.  Thelma passed from this world at Vida, MO, in the early morning of February 10, 2023, while...

Tiffany Leigh Ann Alexander

Tiffany Leigh Ann Alexander

Feb 8, 2023

 

Tiffany Leigh Ann Alexander, age 31 of Doolittle, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at her residence.

Tiffany was born on December 6, 1991, in Rolla, a daughter to Bruce Alexander of Doolittle and Jerry Bramel, who preceded her in death.

Tiffany was a graduate of Newburg High School and enrolled at Drury University where she had made...

Lea Corrine Crocker

Lea Corrine Crocker

Feb 8, 2023

 

Lea Corrine Crocker, age 65, of Rolla, MO passed away Wednesay, February 8, 2023 surrounded by her husband and children.  She was born December 30, 1957 in Buick, MO to Carl Andrew Crocker and Goldie Corene (Radford) Crocker.  She was baptized at Ridgeview Christian Church in Rolla, MO.  Lea graduated from Salem High School in 1975, she was a...

Frederick Ekstam

Frederick Ekstam

Jan 24, 2023

 

Frederick Ekstam, 73, of Rolla, died on January 24,2023 following a brief illness. He was born September 23, 1949, in Champaign, Illinois, to Roy and Margrete (Mitchell) Ekstam, who preceded him in death.



Fred lived for many years in Champaign, attending the public schools, graduating from Champaign High School in May of 1967, and earning both a Bachelor of...

Jessica Jean Allen

Jessica Jean Allen

Jan 17, 2023

 

Jessica “Essa” Jean Allen passed away January 17, 2023, in Rolla at the age of 37.  She was born in Rolla on April 15, 1985 to Kenneth Richard Allen and Donna Jean (Smith) Allen. 

 

Jessica graduated from St. Clair High School and attended school to become a dental assistant. 

 

She is predeceased by her mother,...

Remonia Lee Graves

Remonia Lee Graves

Jan 13, 2023

 

Remonia Lee Graves, 84, died after extended illness on January 13, 2023, at Rolla, MO. She was born January 24, 1938, in Montreal, MO, daughter of Clell Frederick and Eunice (Shivers) Barber, raised by Claude and Eunice Barber upon their union. Predeceased by her husband Jerry Graves, and her parents.  Survived by her three children, four grandchildren, and two...

Harlan Kermit Payne

Harlan Kermit Payne

Jan 11, 2023

 

Harlan Kermit Payne, 84, of Rolla, passed away on January 11, 2023, at Cedar Pointe Nursing Home.  He was born January 02, 1939, in Minnesota to Kermit Cado and Rose E. (Siebert) Payne. 

 

He was a member of the saddle club for many years and later in life enjoyed playing bingo.  Harlan raised quarter horses for many...

John Ellis Tharp

John Ellis Tharp

Jan 11, 2023

Our father, John Ellis Tharp left his earthly body to rejoin our mother Hellene Mae Tharp onJanuary 11, 2023. He passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family. He died ofinjuries sustained when he ran over himself with his favorite toy, "that damn tractor". Dad wentout on his own terms after living life to the fullest extent possible.He was...

Mary Gresham

Mary Gresham

Jan 3, 2023



 

Mary Gresham, age 67, of Rolla passed away on Tuesday, January 03, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield.

 

She was born September 11, 1955, in Mt. Vernon, MO to the late Eugene and Freda (Evans) Skyles.

 

As a sign of her loving and caring nature she only completed the 8th grade because she...

Thomas "Tom" Edward Bryson

Thomas "Tom" Edward Bryson

Dec 30, 2022

 

Thomas “Tom” Edward Bryson, age 82 of Rolla and formerly of Salem, MO, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.

 

Tom was born in Salem on August 3, 1940, a son to the late Louis Edward and Marjorie (Hubbs) Bryson.

 

He grew up in Salem with three siblings, Darlene, Ben and Martha.

 

He served is...

Charlotte Jordan

Charlotte Jordan

Dec 27, 2022

 

Charlotte Y. Jordan, age 82, of Rolla passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the Cedar Point Nursing facility in Rolla.

 

Charlotte was born November 4, 1940, in Duke, Missouri, a daughter to the late Ottis and Etha (Mobley) Hood.

 

She was a 1958 graduate of Rolla High School. Charlotte had been at Poes Gas in Rolla...

Mark James Thiltgen

Mark James Thiltgen

Dec 17, 2022

 

Mark James Thiltgen, age 64, passed from this earth on December 17, 2022.

 

Mark was born August 20, 1958 in Bellevue, IA to Harry Anthony Thiltgen and Agnes Marie (Seiler) Thiltgen. Mark graduate from Waynesville High School, class of 1976. In April of 1981, Mark married Brenda Lewis, to this union two children were born. 

 

Mark...

Robert E. Hagen

Robert E. Hagen

Dec 17, 2022

 

On Saturday, December 17th. 2022, Robert E. Hagen, a beloved father, grandfather, and true friend passed away quietly in his home after a long heroic battle with cancer. Bob as everyone called him was 65.  He was the son of Robert E. Hagen and Renee (Wiltshire) Hagen, born on July 29, 1957.Bob excelled at all he did and was...

Sidney “Sid” Eugene Shoelen

Sidney “Sid” Eugene Shoelen

Dec 16, 2022

 

 

Sidney (Sid) Eugene Shoelen of Rolla, MO, passed away December 16, 2022 in his apartment at Oak Pointe Assisted Living Community at the age of 84. Sid was born in western Tennessee in the town of Burlison on June 26, 1938, the son of James and Juanita (Boothe) Shoelen. 

When he was in his teens, the family moved to Joliet, Illinois,...

Carla Jean Woodcock

Carla Jean Woodcock

Dec 14, 2022

 



On Saturday, December 14th, 2022, Carla Jean Woodcock, 66, beloved mother and grandmother passed away quietly at home with her daughters by her side.  She was born December 8, 1956, in St Louis. 

 

Carla graduated high school in Kokomo, Indiana, then became a CMT a job she loved and held for 22 years, 18 of which...

Share by: