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Sharon Dale Owen

Sharon Dale Owen

Nov 11, 2024

Sharon Dale Owen, 89, of Rolla passed away on Monday November 11, 2024, at Phelps Health in Rolla. She was born January 26, 1935, in Chester, Illinois to Jesse and Effie (Parker) Nance. She attended school in Chester, graduating from Chester High School in 1952. In November of 1966 she married Keith Owen in Ontario, California. Keith preceded her in...

Michael N. Pasch

Michael N. Pasch

Nov 11, 2024

Michael N. Pasch, 49, of Rolla, MO was born on June 30, 1975, in Sullivan, MO to Donald and Donna (nee Quinton) Pasch, and passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024.

Michael was a 1993 graduate of John F. Hodge High School in St. James, MO.

Michael was known for his big heart, he loved baking, and he made THE BEST DESSERTS!...

Pamela B. Williams

Pamela B. Williams

Nov 8, 2024

Pamela B. Williams, 69, passed away on November 8, 2024, at Phelps Health in Rolla. She was born May 13, 1955, in Salem to Monte and Lillian (Lewis) Stricklin. 

She graduated from Salem High School and later Metro Business College in 2005, an achievement of which she was very proud. 

Pamela was married to Paul Williams on June 18, 1977, in Rolla. 

She...

Tammy Marie Phillips

Tammy Marie Phillips

Nov 5, 2024

Tammy Marie Phillips, 54, of Dixon passed away on Tuesday November 5th, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born March 5, 1970, in Jacksonville, Florida to Stanly and Linda Kay Dillman. She finished school in Jacksonville Florida attaining her GED with such high scores that she got a scholarship to Jones Bunisness School. Tammy...

Timothy E Pettus

Timothy E Pettus

Nov 4, 2024

Timothy E. Pettus, 73, of Salem passed away on November 4, 2024, at his home. He was born April 20, 1951, in Bonne Terre, MO to Ellis and Ethel (Mette) Pettus. Timothy graduated from Salem High School in 1969 and married Elizabeth Pettus on March 18, 1987, in Salem. 

Timothy worked for the Missouri Department of Corrections achieving the rank of...

Jackie Loyd

Jackie Loyd

Oct 25, 2024

Jackie (Thoene) Loyd, 93, of Devils Elbow, MO left this earth October 25, 2024, to begin her eternal life in Heaven with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. She passed quickly and quietly from acute cardiac arrest at Phelps Co. Regional Hospital (Rolla, MO), consoled in the arms of her loyal husband, Duane Guengerich.

Jackie was born October 21, 1931, in St. Louis, MO,...

Steven W MacCash

Steven W MacCash

Oct 22, 2024

Steven W. MacCash, 49, of Rolla passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2024. He was born July 3, 1975, in Rolla to Jack MacCash and Sally (Heflin) Light. 

After attending Rolla High School, he went to work in the construction industry for many years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, but most of all he loved spending...

Martyne Riden-Phillips

Martyne Riden-Phillips

Oct 21, 2024

Martyne Riden-Phillips, 76, of Rolla passed away on Monday October 21, 2024, at Aurora Health and Rehab. She was born July 1, 1948, in Rolla to Marty Riden and Dotty Engleimeir-Riden. Martyne graduated from Rolla High School in 1966 and later married Gary V. Phillips on January 30, 1970, in Rolla. 

Martyne worked at local banks as a teller, for a...

Robert "Bud" Bashaw

Robert "Bud" Bashaw

Oct 17, 2024

Robert (Bud) Bashaw 88, of Dixon passed away on Thursday October 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

Bud was born in Ausable Falls NY, the oldest of 6 children on November 13,1935. Bud lived in the Dixon area for over 60 years. 

Bud was a Veteran and proudly served in the U. S. Army. He was a civilian...

Angela Hope Trosper

Angela Hope Trosper

Oct 17, 2024

Angela Hope (Duke) Trosper, age 62 of Waynesville, MO and formerly of the state of South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Phelps Health in Rolla, MO. 

Angela was born October 8, 1962, in Mobile, AL, a daughter to the late Willester and Linda (Howell) Duke. 

Angela is survived by three children, Brett, Brandon and Brittani all of the...

Sharon Marie Duncan

Sharon Marie Duncan

Oct 12, 2024

Sharon Marie Duncan, age 81 of Rolla, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at her home.

Sharon was born December 27, 1942, in Rolla, a daughter to the late Orville Reed and Melba Eileen (Warren) Lewis.

Sharon was a 1960 graduate of Rolla High School.

After graduating, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Ronald Duncan in Rolla. He preceded her in death.

Sharon...

Ronald Walters

Ronald Walters

Oct 9, 2024

Ronald Walters, age 85, a resident of Saint James, MO, and formerly of Belle, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia.

Ronald was born, July 5, 1939, in St. Louis, a son to the late Roscoe “Arle” and Alice (Hassler) Walters.

Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army in the...

Steve Glenn Forbes

Steve Glenn Forbes

Oct 8, 2024

Steve Forbes was born October 4, 1947, in Decatur, Illinois and died at the age of 77 on October 8, 2024, in Rolla, Missouri. He died at his home with the support and care of his family and hospice after a battle with lung cancer. 

He attended Eisenhower High School before serving his country in the US Army Signal Corps in...

Barbara A. Wade

Barbara A. Wade

Oct 7, 2024

Barbara Wade, 74, of Vienna passed away on October 7, 2024, in Rolla. She was born October 3, 1950, in Steelville to Arthur Phillips and Hettie Pogue (Moses). On March 25, 2019, she was united in marriage to Dave Wade.

Barbara enjoyed crafting, playing on her computer, camping, fishing, watching Christmas movies and most of all spending time with her family.

She...

Naomi Key

Naomi Key

Oct 4, 2024

Naomi Key, age 99 went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Oak Pointe of Rolla. 

Naomi was born August 26, 1925, in Floresville, TX, a daughter to the late Hardy and Sallie (Smith) Mills. 

Naomi was raised in Floresville on the family farm with two sisters and nine brothers. She was a graduate of the nearby...

Freda Mae Wilson

Freda Mae Wilson

Oct 3, 2024

Freda Mae (Stewart) Wilson, age 81 of Rolla, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Cedar Pointe in Rolla.

Freda was born March 7, 1943, in Springfield, Il, a daughter to the late Leslie and Norma (Urley) Stewart.

Freda was a 1961 graduate of Springfield High School.

On May 31, 1967, she was united in marriage to Paul Wilson in Springfield, IL. He...

Virgil Everett Smith

Virgil Everett Smith

Oct 1, 2024

Virgil Everett Smith, age 66 of Dixon, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at his residence.

Virgil was born August 11, 1958, in East St. Louis, Illinois.

He received his education at Washington Elementary School and East St. Louis High School and later furthered his education at Upward Bound Southern Illinois University Carbondale branch.

Virgil was saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy...

Elaine Smith

Elaine Smith

Sep 30, 2024

Elaine Smith, 63, of Salem passed away on Monday September 30, 2024, in Salem. She was born May 3, 1961, in Salem to the late Glen Edward and Jeanette (Fanderburk) Knight. 

Elaine as a lifelong resident of Salem graduation from school there. 

Elaine is survived by her sisters Joyce Hart of Salem, Ruth (Cliff) Williams of Salem, brothers Jim (Adenia) Knight of...

Phillip Gary Jones

Phillip Gary Jones

Sep 30, 2024

Phillip Gary Jones, 85, of Rolla passed away on Monday September 30, 2024, in Rolla. He was born April 2, 1939, in Chehalis, Washington to the late Gerry E. and Clara Edith (Metzenberg) Jones. He graduated from Chehalis High School in 1957 and attended Centralia College graduating in 1963 to attend the University of Maryland after that. 

On February 21, 1963,...

Drusha Lynn Mayhue

Drusha Lynn Mayhue

Sep 29, 2024

Drusha Lynn Mayhue, aged 73, passed away on September 29, 2024, in Rolla, Missouri. Born on November 11, 1950, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Drusha dedicated much of her life to the great outdoors and environmental conservation. A passionate backpacker, Drusha co-chaired the Sierra Club in Houston, Texas. Her leadership extended to numerous backpacking expeditions, including a memorable trip along the Chilkoot Trail...

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