Elsie Elizabeth Merrill
Oct 6, 2026
Elsie Elizabeth Merrill passed away quietly on October 6, 2026, at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, with her daughter and son-in-law at her bedside. She was born on April 2, 1945, in Haley, Idaho.
Elsie was devoted to her home and family throughout her life. As a housewife, she cared faithfully for her children and husband, giving her time and energy...
Loveta Marie Steen
2026
Loveta Marie (Lamberth) Steen was born 1945 at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born to Floice Elmer and Seva Belle (McCullough) Lamberth. Loveta grew up on her parent’s farm south of St. James where she lived for 75 years. She attended Asher Hollow School through the eighth grade and then graduated from John F. Hodge High School...
Marjorie Ellen Tessaro
Sep 23, 2026
Marjorie Ellen Tessaro,” Margie” of St James, Mo, passed away on September 23, 2026 at the age of 63. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Margie was known for her kind and caring heart and her love for her family and friends. She cherished the...
Robert Alan McMinn
Sep 20, 2026
Robert Alan McMinn, known to many as Bob, was born on July 26, 1939, in Maries County, Missouri, the son of the late Fred and Tina Terwilliger McMinn, and passed away on September 20, 2026, at his home in St. James, Missouri, the place he loved so much. His life was marked by hard work, faithful devotion, a ready sense...
Jeffery Scott Eickhorst
Sep 18, 2026
Jeffery Scott Eickhorst, known to many as Jeff, was born on September 27, 1965, in Rolla, Missouri, and passed away on September 18, 2026, at his brother’s house at Lake Lotawana, Missouri. He will be remembered as a man who knew how to work hard, laugh easily, and lend his hands to whatever needed fixing.
Jeff grew up in the family...
Larry G. Asbury
Sep 13, 2026
Larry G. Asbury, of St. James, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, after a long battle with cancer. He was 57. Born on October 18, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri, Larry lived with a wide-open heart and a deep love for the people around him.
For many years, Larry worked as a...
Damaris Delcita"Dee" Salisbury
Sep 9, 2026
"Damaris Delcita “Dee” Salisbury passed away suddenly in Rolla, Missouri, on September 9, 2026, in her husband’s arms. She was born on May 19, 1963, in Panama City, Panama. Her passing brings deep sorrow to those who knew and loved her, while her life remains a lasting testimony of devotion to family, faith, and the quiet gifts of care she...
Peggy L. Hampton
Sep 5, 2026
Peggy Louise (Jones) Hampton of St. James, Missouri went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 5, 2026, at the age of 89. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
Peggy was born on June 7, 1937, in Desloge, Missouri, to Dorothy (Denton) Sewell and Eugene Jones. In 1959, she met the...
Norma Joan Mosher
Sep 4, 2026
Norma Joan Mosher, of St. James, Missouri, passed away on September 4, 2026, at Boone Hospital in Columbia. She was born in Belle, Missouri, on September 15, 1937, to George and Viola Lange.
Joan lived a life defined by hard work, creativity, faith, and deep devotion to her family. In her early years, she owned and operated a dairy farm in...
T. J. Luger
Aug 22, 2026
T. J. Luger passed away on August 22, 2026, in St. James, Missouri, as the result of a truck accident while coming home from a mud racing event. He was born on March 26, 1978, in Rockford, Minnesota.
T. J. lived with energy, honesty, and heart. He was a go-getter who was always on the move, a man who wanted to...
Cathy Judean Morris
Aug 3, 2026
Cathy Judean Morris, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away quietly at her home in St. James, Missouri, on August 3, 2026. Born on October 9, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, Cathy was a lifelong Missourian whose warmth, kindness, and strength of spirit touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Cathy’s life was a reflection of devotion...
Dakota Isaiah Carley
Jul 29, 2026
Dakota Isaiah Carley, beloved husband, father, son, grandson, brother, and friend, passed away on July 29, 2026, in Belle, Missouri, at the young age of 25 as a result of an automobile accident. Dakota’s life, though far too brief, was marked by immense love, hard work, and a spirit that touched everyone who knew him.
Born on December 30, 2000 at...
Ethel Gladys Benton
Jul 26, 2026
Ethel Benton passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 94.
Ethel Gladys (Marshall) Benton was born May 7, 1932, to Earl and Elsie (Finn) Marshall, at the family home on East Eldon Street in St. James, Missouri. She was their seventh child. Ethel was united in marriage to George Thomas (Tommie) Benton on June 5, 1953, at the...
Nancy Renee White
Jul 17, 2026
Nancy Renee White passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, at University Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 79. Born on January 5, 1947, in Waverly, Iowa, the daughter of the Late Glenn and Dorothy (Walsh) Phelps. Nancy was a beloved member of her community whose kindness, commitment to her family, and vibrant spirit touched many lives.
Nancy’s...
Teresa Louise Cure
Jun 28, 2026
Teresa Louise Cure (Durbin), formerly of St. James, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026,at Summit Nursing Home in Kansas City, Missouri. Teresa, the daughter of Stephen Ralph Durbin II and Eileen Lanoix (Bell) Durbin Ayers was born on August 14, 1946, in Decatur, Illinois. She was 79 years of age.
Teresa’s journey through life was marked by abiding love, steadfast...
Lois J. Hall
Jun 25, 2026
Lois J. Hall of St. James, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 surrounded by her family at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Her life, spanning 83 years, was a testament to strength, kindness, and enduring love for her family and community.
Lois, the daughter of Virgil and Mary (Jones) Richter, was born January 27, 1943, in St. Louis,...
Nancy Jeanne Duncan
Jun 21, 2026
Nancy Jeanne Duncan (Brezette), 84, of St. James, Missouri, formally of Berkley, Michigan, passed away Sunday, June 21st, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
Nancy was born on October 26, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1959. Nancy later married Norman Ray Duncan, and together they built a life centered on...
Shirley G. Shaw
Jun 20, 2026
Shirley G. Shaw, née Skaggs, was born on January 1, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois. On June 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, she peacefully departed in St. Louis, Missouri. Her life was a testament to resilience, kindness, and devotion.
Shirley was a nurturing presence, her home a sanctuary of laughter and warmth for all who knew her. Her steadfast love...
Betty Lee Martin
Jun 19, 2026
Betty Lee Martin formerly of St. James, Missouri passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at Delmar Gardens in Chesterfield, Missouri. She was 94 years of age.
Betty, the daughter of the late Thomas W. and Phoebe (Neil) Flanagan, was born July 6, 1931 in St. James, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Herschel Martin on October 9, 1955.
Betty is survived...
Bonnie Hodorowski
Jun 19, 2026
Bonnie Hodorowski, formerly of St. James, Missouri, passed away on June 19, 2026, in Fairview, Tennessee, at the age of 82. Bonnie, the daughter of Charles and Pat (Fitzpatrick) Schroeder, was born on June 29, 1943, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Bonnie's life was marked by a deep commitment to her family, her profession, and those around her.
After completing her nurse's...
