All Obituaries

Joanne Wagner Waterman Rios, aged 67, of Ashburn Virginia passed away at her home on Saturday January 12, 2019 from cancer. She was surrounded by her children and her niece Thuy Shapiro at her passing. She was born on March 15, 1951 on her family farm in Vienna Missouri to Alfred L. Wagner (deceased) and Pauline Leach Wagner. She had five sisters; Barbara Jean (deceased), Janice, Janell, Janet, Jane, and two brothers Owen and Everett. As a child she attended a small two room school house...

Linda Rubey of St. James, Mo., formerly of Carnegie, Oklahoma passed away on December 1, 2018 at the Rolla Manor Care in Rolla, Mo.  She was 73 years, 4 months and 14 days of age. Linda was born on July 17, 1945 in Carnegie, Oklahoma to her parents; Otis and Vaudie Bohannon Kelley. Linda is survived by her beloved son: Kevin Rubey and friend: Vicki Walker of Clairmore, Oklahoma; Travis and wife Teresa of Hamilton, Ohio; brothers: Les and John Kelley of Anadarko, Oklahoma;  along...

Francis Martin Streb of Farmington, Mo. passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 in Farmington, Mo.  He was 85 years, 10 months, and 13 days of age.   Francis Martin Streb was born on  Febrauray 24, 1933 in St. Louis, Mo. to his parents: James Henry and Fannie Brillion Love Streb.   Francis Streb is survived by brother: James Everett Streb of St. James, along with nieces and nephews.   Preceding Francis Streb in death is his parents: James Henry and Fannie...

Rae Jean Hart of St. James, Mo. passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Oak Pointe Assisted Living in Rolla, Mo. She was 87 years of age. Rae Jean was born on May 16, 1931 in Owensville, Mo. the daughter of the late Zelma Richardson Aytes and Oscar Aytes.   She was united in marriage to Nelson Hart on August 16, 1953. He entered into rest September 26, 2006.   Rae Jean loved her family and friends and was an avid golfer and she was very proud of her 3 hole-in-ones. She...

Diane Pauline Cook Swanson, 88, of Vichy, Mo. passed away at the Rolla Health and Rehabilitation Center in Rolla, Missouri on Sunday, December 30, 2018.   Diane was born on August 6, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to her parents Leslie Hobert and Helen Frances (Bray) Cook. Diane was united in marriage to Albert Swanson on December 30, 1950 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. To this union four children were born.   Diane was a homemaker, a member of the Eastern Star, and a devoted member of the...

Jeanene (Jeani) Schultz of St. James MO was born Nov. 30, 1943 in Indianapolis IN and passed away unexpectedly at home following a brief illness.  Jeani as she is known in the community served as President of the St. James Lions Club for the past 6 years. She enjoyed working on the Lions fundraisers.  Jeani grew up in Phoenix AZ then served in the US Navy as a nurse following high school in the 1960's.  She married and moved to Sparks Nevada...

Mary E. Spurgeon of California, Mo. formerly of St. James passed away Thursday evening December 13, 2018 at the California Care Center in California, Mo. She was 91 years of age. Mary was born April 4, 1927 in Leeton, Mo., the daughter of the late Frank G. and Edith E. Williams Cooper. On June 27, 1948 in Kansas City, Mo., she was united in marriage to James M. Spurgeon. He entered into rest May 31, 1990. Mary Spurgeon is survived by one son: Norman F. Spurgeon and wife Linda of St....

Janet Marie Colvin, 74 of St James, MO passed away peacefully on December 8, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born May 15, 1944 in Rolla, to the late Clarence and Dorothy (Shuey) Norris. Janet married Ray Lynn Colvin July 15, 1995. They enjoyed 23 years of laughter, fishing, and spending time with their grandkids. Janet was the most moral, honest, and forgiving person there was. She loved caring for others, cooking hot meals for her family and elderly who needed it, and read her...

Connie Sue Southard of St. James, Mo. passed away at her home in St. James, Mo. on Thursday, November 8, 2018. She was 52 years, 1 month and 21 days of age.   Connie Sue Southard was born on September 18, 1966 in Phelps County, Mo. to her parents: Donald Melville and Velma (Gibson) Melville-Brooks   Connie Sue Southard was a custodian and worked for the Public School District and 10 years with Melville Boarding and Care, taking care of mentally disabled people which was a...

Pamala Kay McAntire of St. James passed away Sunday November 11, 2018 at the Phelps Country Regional Medical Center in Rolla. She was 65 years 4 months and 22 days of age. Pam was born June 21, 1953 in Rolla, the daughter of Leonard W. and Caroline J. Burnett LaBarge.  She was united in marriage to George McAntire on September 24, 1976 in St. Louis, Mo. Pam is survived by her beloved husband George of 42 years. Dear daughter Shellie Koons and husband Michael of St. James and dear son...