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...
Dolores Jean "Dee" Miller
Jun 13, 2026
Dolores “Dee” Jean (Macovey) Miller was born on February 29, 1940, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to William Thomas Macovey and Mabel Dolores Mueller Macovey.
Dee graduated from St. Theresa’s Academy in 1958. She went on to earn her nursing degree from St. Joseph’s College of Nursing and later received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Belleville Area College. As a testament...
Rhonda Jean Gilbert
Jun 11, 2026
Rhonda Jean (Wisdom-Smith) Gilbert of Rolla/St. James Missouri passed away peacefully at her home on June 11, 2026 surrounded by her loving family and Heartland Hospice staff, concluding her twelve-year journey with illness. Through-out her battle, Rhonda exemplified grace and positivity that inspired everyone fortunate to know her.
Rhonda was born on December 22, 1961 to Robert (Bob) and Dorothy Juanita...
Sylvia Diane Frey
Jun 11, 2026
Sylvia Diane Frey, of St. James, Missouri passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, at Aurora Health and Rehab in Rolla, Missouri. Diane, the daughter of Harry Williams and Alice Neale was born on March 11, 1943, in St. James, Missouri. She was 83 years of age.
Diane graduated from John F. Hodge High School in St. James, Missouri, laying the...
Ricki Amin "Moody" Nash
Jun 8, 2026
Ricki Amin Nash, affectionately known by family and friends as “Moody,” passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on June 8, 2026, at the age of 48.
Ricki was born on August 15, 1977, in East St. Louis, Illinois. A proud son of East St. Louis and St. Louis, Ricki carried his hometown pride with him throughout his life. He...
Sherrill Beatrice White
May 24, 2026
Sherrill Beatrice White, born on December 3, 1979, passed away suddenly on May 25, 2026, at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri. Her unexpected departure has left a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her. Sherrill was a woman who lived with a selfless spirit, always thinking about the needs of someone else, embodying kindness and generosity in...
William Franklin "Willie" Eickhorst
May 23, 2026
William Franklin "Willie" Eickhorst, a beloved husband, family man, and devoted servant of his community and faith, passed away quietly on May 23, 2026, in St. James, Missouri, with his caregivers by his side. Born on July 28, 1933, in St. James, Missouri, Willie’s life was a rich tapestry woven through decades of dedication, service, and love.
Willie grew up in...
Laverne "Eddie" Gabel
May 13, 2026
Lavern "Eddie" Gabel, a lifelong resident of Phelps County, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in St. James on May 13, 2026. Eddie was born on January 17, 1933, in Phelps County, Missouri to Lavern E. and Anna Madeline (Dunivivan) Gabel Sr. He was united in marriage to Lucy "Josephine” Black on June 23, 1955...
Jeremy Spurling
May 7, 2026
Jeremy Spurling of Columbia, Missouri, passed away at his home on May 7, 2026. He was 49 years of age.
He was born June 12, 1976 in Rolla, Missouri, the son of Kenneth and Carmen Trevino Spurling.
On June 5th 1999, Jeremy was united in marriage to Marlene Machens in Portage, Missouri. She survives at the family home in Columbia, Missouri.
Jeremy grew...
Rose Horton
May 7, 2026
Rose Horton, of St. James, Missouri passed away on May 7, 2026, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, after suffering a severe stroke. Born on December 1, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Nick and Dorothy Johnson Messmer. Rose's life was marked by her enduring spirit, strong personality, and deep love for those around her.
Rose grew...
John Gerald McGowan
Apr 24, 2026
John Gerald McGowan, affectionately known to those close to him as Johnny Gerald, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri. He was 83 years of age.
Born on July 9, 1942, near Richland, Missouri, John lived a life marked by quiet kindness, steady resolve, and a smile that could brighten any room. His passing leaves...
Judith Ann Lean
Apr 8, 2026
Judith A. Lean, 81, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026. She was born July 22, 1944, in Stockton, Missouri, to Athel and Gladys Morrison and graduated from Stockton High School. She was an only child.
Judith spent most of her life in Stockton, Missouri, before moving to St. James, Missouri, where she resided for the past 20 years.
Judith was devoted...
Marvin Eugene Bartle
Apr 5, 2026
Marvin Eugene Bartle of St. James, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Steelville Senior Living in Steelville, Missouri. He was 65 years of age.
Marvin, the son of Jack Eugene and Lola Mae (Happel) Bartle, was born April 3, 1961 in Rolla, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Debbie Nichols on September 7, 1996 at Flag Springs Church...
Billy Lloyd Murphy
Mar 24, 2026
Billy Lloyd Murphy, 94, of Vienna, Missouri, was born on August 21, 1931, in Maries County, the son of Clay Lloyd Murphy and Roy Molinda (Copeland) Murphy, and passed from this life on March 24, 2026.
Billy Lloyd was united in marriage on June 4, 1955, to Pauline Jane Parker, who preceded him in death on November 9, 2015. He was...
Ethel Elizabeth Belk
Mar 21, 2026
Ethel Elizabeth Belk, born on October 31, 1931, in Miller County, Missouri, passed away suddenly on March 21, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri. Throughout her life, Ethel exemplified dedication and resilience, reflecting the strength of character that marked her journey from her rural beginnings to the many roles she embraced.
Raised in the country of Miller County, Ethel attended Lambeth School, laying...
