All Obituaries

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...

Robert Lee Pankey of St. James, Mo. passed away on November 8, 2018  in St. James, Mo.  He was 58 Years, 9 Months and 2 Days of age.   Robert Lee Pankey was born on  February 6, 1960 in Steelville, Mo. to his parents: Jr. and Wanda Kolb Pankey. Robert Pankey worked at the Manchester Package for 17 years.   Robert Pankey is survived by one son: Brian Pankey ; one daughter: and Bobbie Joe Deluca and husband David III of St. James, Mo.; two sisters: Beth...

Russell Blaine Bullock of St. James passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, MO, following a 3 year battle with cancer. He was 71 years of age. Russell, the son of the late John Russell and Beatrice Marie Carrigan Bullock, was born February 25, 1947 in Waynesville, MO. After 16 years as a couple, he was united in marriage to Tina Ann Karnes on August 22, 1999 at the Current River. This year they celebrated 35 years of life together. He is...

Johnathon Tucker of St.James, Mo. was born in Rolla, Mo. to Richard W. Tucker Jr. and Etta M. White. He passed away at his home in Mountain Home, Idaho, at the age of 33.   Johnathon graduated from St. James High School in 2003. He served in the USAF for 14 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, traveling, cooking, fishing and good music.   He was preceded in death by his grandparents Johnnie (Tim) and Rilma Wilkinson of Steelville., Mo.   He is...

Tasha Renee (Karnes) Pulley of St. James passed away suddenly on Friday,  October 12, 2018 at her parents home in St. James. She was 37 years of age.   Tasha Pulley was born September 12, 1981 in Rolla, the daughter of Russell and Tina Ann (Karnes) Bullock.   Tasha is survived by her precious daughters: Latavia Elizabeth Ann Pulley and Loralei Estella Anita Pulley both of St. James, her parents of St. James; grandmother Mary Lea Karnes of St. James; brothers: Chris Bullock...

Donald Eldon Benton passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning October 9, 2018, at his home in Steelville, Mo. He was 80 years of age.   Don was born August 22, 1938 in Rolla the son of the late James D."Bus" and Virginia D. Stewart Benton.   On July 20th 1956 Don married the love of his life Patrcia D. Haines. at Dixon, Mo. Don and Patricia enjoyed 55 years together, before her passing on September 11, 2011.   Don and Pat were blessed with 6 children: Douglas...

Steven Franklin Williams of Rolla, MO passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at his home in Rolla, MO.  He was 55 years of age.   Steven, the son of Richard Franklin and Alberta Maxwell Williams, was born July 12, 1963 in Rolla, MO.  He was united in marriage to Liz Tomek.   He is survived by his mother, Alberta; his wife, Liz; two sons: Tyler Williams of Waynesville, MO and Travis Williams and granddaughter Tallulah Belle Williams of Charleston, SC; brother,...

Denise Marion Newkirk of Dixon, Mo., passed away Wednesday evening at the Missouri Rehabilitation Center in Salem, Mo. She was 37 years of age.   Denise was born in Amarillo, Texas the daughter of Richard Ruel and Erika Eberline Roberts.   Denise is survived by her father Richard Ruel Robets and his wife Mary Roberts of Dixon., first husband Todd Davis of Texas and second husband Shane Newkirk of Dixon, Mo. Daughters: Brittani Elaine Davis of Sullivan, Cassidy Lexus Davis of...

Patricia Ann Lewis of Rolla, Mo. passed away on September 7, 2018 in the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was 53 years, 6 months and 28 days of age. Patricia Lewis was born on February 13, 1965 in St. Louis, Mo. to her parents: Willie Lee and Alvina G. Kiortses Williams. She was united in marriage to Derin Lewis and had her first child Andy Lewis. Derin preceded her in death on June 14, 2016 and later met and spent 28 years with Randy Buehrlen of Belle, Mo. Randy and...