All Obituaries

Paul J. Dapron of Rolla, Mo. passed away on July 17, 2017 at his home.  He was 85 years, 4 months and 24 days of age.   Paul J. Dapron was born on February 23, 1932 to his parents: George and Mary Jane Ramsey Dapron in St. Louis, Mo.  He was united in marriage to Bernice E. Hemme  on November 15, 1967 in Oklahoma.   Paul is survived by one daughter:  Marilee Dapron of Rolla, Mo. two daughter-in-laws:...

  Cintia Caely Argueta Samayoa of St. James, Mo. was born to her loving family on July 8th, 2017 at 2:18 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Cintia’s family was blessed with time with her family before entering into her heavenly home. Cinitia experenced being held by her mommy and daddy, hugs and kissed from her brothers and sister and extended family and being told “I love you” uncountable amount of...

Jewell "Julie" Pauline Henley Quaranta Candreia of Cuba, MO passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Silverstone Place in Rolla, MO.  She was 74 years of age. Julie, the daughter of the late Wallace Lee and Ruby Lenore Branstetter Henley, was born July 12, 1942 in Lake Dick, Arkansas. She was united in marriage to Victor Anthony Quaranta in December 23, 1958, and to this union, four children were born.  Victor entered into rest in 1992. On...

Cole Anderson Nichols of St. James passed away Thursday June 22, 2017 in St. Louis, Mo. He was 2 months and 16 days of age.   Cole Nichols is survived by his loving parents Andrew and Katie Pinnell Nichols of St. James, along with two sisters: Aven and Alna Nichols of St. James. He is further survived by his paternal grandparents and grandmother: Clifford and Mickie Nichols of Rolla and Louise Buechter of Iberia, Mo. Maternal grandparents and great...

Dee (Dolores) Jean Friede of St. James, Mo. passed away on June 20, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was 82 years, 9 months, and 22 days of age.   Dee Jean Friede was born on August 30, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri to her parents: Arthur and Mamie Vogel Gabel. She married Donald Friede in St. Louis, Mo.   Dee Jean Friede was a housewife, business owner and mother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved...

Long time St. James resident, Toni Bess, died peacefully at the age of 75 in Rolla, Missouri following an extended illness on June 11, 2017.   Toni was born September 3, 1941 in Columbia, Missouri to Dr. Paul and Helen Bulick.  She is survived by her sister, Nancy Hughes and husband, Wilson Hughes of Anchorage, Alaska, niece Polly Hughes VonBergen of Fairfax, Virginia, nephew Paul Hughes of Anchorage, and five great nieces and nephews.  Toni’s husband, Dr....

John Joseph Hunter IV Joined his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at his home in Salem, MO. He was 58 years old. John, the son of John Joseph and Wanda Fay Duncan Hunter III, was born January 29, 1959 in Rolla, MO. He was united in marriage to Rita Fay Bobbit on July 22, 1995 in St. James, MO. John is survived by his wife, Rita Fay Hunter of Salem Mo.; his mother, Wanda Fay Hunter of St. James MO. His two daughters: Rebecca Fay Bridges and husband,...

Mark Boyle Jr. of St. James passed away Saturday June 3, 2017 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Mo. He was 88 years of age.   Mark Boyle Jr., was born April 27, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois the son of the late Mark Francis and Margarite Clancy Boyle Sr.   On September 14, 1977, in Pfronten, Bavaria, Germany.,  he was united in marriage to Erika Unsinn. She survives at the family...

Rilma Wilkinson Mash of St. James, Mo. passed away surrounded by her family, on May 31, 2017 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Mo.  She was 87 years and 30 days of age.   Rilma Wilkinson Mash was born on May 1, 1930 to her parents: Earl Esco and Lena Webb Cottrell in Dillard, Mo. She was married for over 40 years to Johnnie “Tim” Lavern Wilkinson on January 22, 1949. From their union 6 children were born. Their children are:...

Laura Francis Perkinson of St. James, Mo. passed away at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Mo. on May 26, 2017.  She was 83 years, 4 months, and 5 days of age. Laura Francis Perkinson was born on January 25, 1934 to her parents Thomas George and Thelma Dettling Thronburgh in St. Francois County, Bismarck. Laura Perkinson was a homemaker and housewife.  She was loved by all who knew her.  Laura Perkinson is survived by her...