All Obituaries

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...

Melissa "Mitzi" Birkner passed away Saturday morning September 8, 2018 at her home in St. James. She was 55 years of age. Mitzi was born February 3, 1963 in St. Louis the daughter of Charles L. "Chuck" and Dolores "Dee" Macovey Miller. She was united in marriage to Robert Birkner on October 20, 2006 at Steelville, Mo. Mitzi is survived by her mother: Dee Miller of Rolla, MO, husband: Bob Birkner of St. James, MO, daughter: Jamie Neidert-Gilmore & husband...

Iver Chris Potts of St. James passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO. He was 39 years of age.   Chris, the son of Harry Iver and Patricia Ann Barton Potts, was born December 28, 1978 in Rolla, MO.   Chris is survived by his parents, Harry and Patricia of St. James; two sisters: Katina Doyle and husband, Willard, Sr. of Linn, MO and Felicia Schmidt and husband, Mark of Bland, MO; and nephews: Willard, Jr., Jonathon, Tyler, Nathan, Nathaniel,...

Fannie Irene Parsons of St. James passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center.  She was 80 years of age. Irene, the daughter of the late Ernest Orville and Fannie Marie Glenn, was born March 23, 1938 in Phelps County, MO. She is survived by her special friend, John Heuser of St. James  sons:  Kenneth Parsons, Jr and wife, Pam of St. James and Doug Parsons of Salem; grandchildren:Kristie, Travis, Craig, David, Dereck, Gregory and...

Donald Walter Romine of St. James, Missouri passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at his home. He was 88 years, 6 months and 26 days of age. Don, the son of the late Robert Ely and Bessie Francis Wolfe Romine, was born on February 4, 1930 in St. Louis County, MO. He was united in marriage to Connie Lou Saladin on July 22, 1951 at the First Church of God in St. James, MO. Don is survived by his wife, Connie of St. James; one son, Larry Romine and wife, Beverly of St. James and one...

Richard Guy Martin of St. James, Mo. passed away in St. Louis, on August 21, 2018, as a result of an automobile accident. He was 47 years, 3 months, and 28 days of age.   Richard Guy Martin was born on April 24, 1971 in Medasto, California to his parents Roger Lee and Pauline Lee Martin. He was united in marriage to Heather Michelle Copeland.   Richard Martin was a delivery driver of many local newspaper and also the owner of the St. James Taxi Cab Company.. He was a...

Madeliene S. Reedy of St. James, Mo., entered into rest on August 27, 2018 at the Golden Living Center in St. James, Mo. She was 90 years, 6 months, and 23 days of age. Madeliene S. Reedy was born on February 4, 1928 in St. James, Mo. to her parents: Elbert R. and Mary Mae Fitzpatrick Summey.  She was united in marriage to her best friend, John S. Reedy on March 4, 1989 in Pockontis, Arkansas. She worked in accounting and was Vice President of one of the largest banks in St...

William Michael "Mike" Watson of St. James, Mo. passed away on Sunday,  August 12, 2018 at his home in St. James, Mo.  William Michael Watson was 62 years and 1 day of age. William "Mike" Watson was born on August 11, 1956 to his parents: William Louis and Beatrice Josephine Murphree Watson in New Albany, Mississippi.  He was united in marriage to Theresa Ann Fifelski Watson in Geneva, Illinois on August 12, 1977. William "Mike" Watson grew up...

Penny Ann Earls of St. James passed away Friday morning, July 27, 2018 with her family at her side at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was 57 years of age. Penny Earls, the daughter of Robert Wayne and Patsy Ruth Gibson Norris, was born February 22,, 1961 in Rolla, MO. Penny is survived by her mother, Patsy Norris of St. James; two sons: Michael Earls and wife, Melissa of St. James and Ryan A. Roberts and fiance, Lena of Springfield, Mo.; one brother, Robert Norris and wife,...