All Obituaries

Ernest Edward Railey passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at his home in High Gate, Missouri. He was 86 years of age. Ernest, the son of the late Forrest B. and Faye (Gibson) Railey, was born November 24, 1936 in Houston, Texas. Ernest is survived by his three sons: Brian Railey of High Gate, Missouri,  Michael Railey of High Gate, Missouri, and David Miller of Hayburn, Idaho; three daughters: Virginia Railey of High Gate,Missouri  Susan Christeson of High...

Nancy Louise Southard of Rolla passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Rolla Health and Rehabilitation Suites in Rolla, Missouri. She was 58 years of age. Nancy, the daughter of the late Leonard W. LaBarge and Caroline Bernett LaBarge, was born June 21, 1964 in Rolla, Missouri. She is survived by her husband, Frank of Rolla, Missouri; two sons: Jeremy (Allie) Southard and Cody Jackson of Republic, Missouri; daughter, Courtney Southard of Springfield, Missouri; brother, Larry (Dolly) LaBarge...

Vivian Louise Ridenhour of St. James, MO passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Silverstone Nursing Home in Rolla, MO. She was 82 years of age.  Vivian was the daughter of the late John and Beulah (Jones) Carter; she was born September 23, 1940 in Safe, MO.  Vivian was united in marriage to Nolan Malone on February 10, 1962, he entered into rest June 13, 1973. Vivian was then united in marriage to Charles “Lindy” Ridenhour and his five-year-old...

Ronald “Dean” Taber was born on August 16, 1959, to Korky and Shirley Taber. He passed away on February 14, 2023, at the St James Living Center at the age of 63 years old. He is preceded in death by his parents Shirley and Korky Taber, his wife Bertha Taber and daughter Sara Taber; Sister/Brother-in-laws Johnny and Shirley Eaton, Paul Myers, Joe Stubblefield, Claude Pyatt, Kenny Pyatt, and David and Angela Eaton. He is survived by his son Jason Taber and wife Abbey Taber,...

David Ledare Guyton of Doolittle, MO passed away following a sudden heart attack on Tuesday, March 7, 2023  at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was 63 years of age. David Guyton, the son of the late Maurice and Davene (Wilson) Guyton, was born September 17, 1959 in Rolla, MO. He was united in marriage in 1982, to Judy Harris; they enjoyed over 40 years together. David is survived by his beloved wife, Judy of Doolittle, MO; two brothers: Jimmy Guyton and wife, Barb of...

Jackie Lee Sansoucie of St. James passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at Phelps Health in Rolla, MO. He was 75 years of age. Jackie, the son of the late John Anthony and Lillie Mae (Gough) Sansoucie, was born November 5, 1947 in Mineral Point, MO. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Hemme on July 7, 1972 in Vienna, MO. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of St. James, MO; three daughters: Christina Lee Sansoucie of St. James, MO; Joyce Ann Christeson of St. James, MO; and Penny...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Allen of Vichy passed away at Phelps Health in Rolla on March 5th, 2023, at the age of 68. Patricia Ann Wilson was born May 26, 1954, to Wilborn and Hazel Wilson in St. Louis, Missouri. Pat married the love of her life Kenny Allen on June 16, 1972. She accepted Christ as her savior and was baptized at a young age. Pat was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She worked for the Rolla School District for many years, before retiring to take care of her...

Patsy J. Morelock, 84, passed away the morning of February 28, 2023 at Gasconade Manor in Owensville, MO. She was 21 weeks shy of her 85th birthday.          Patsy was born on August 11, 1938 in Safe, MO to John Carter and Beulah Carter, nee Jones. Patsy was united in marriage to the love of her life, Doyel J. Morelock, on May 26, 1956. Two years later they welcomed their only child, Doyla Sue.          While...

William “Bill” Robert John of Rolla, Missouri passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the St. James Living Center in St. James, Missouri. He was 83 years of age. Bill, the son of the late William Leonard John and Kathryn (Wallace) Baker, was born August 3, 1939 in Cairo, IL. He attended and graduated from Greenwood High School in Greenwood, Indiana in 1957. He was united in marriage to Peggy Ann Ballenger on September 8, 1962 in Southport, Indiana. They...

Patricia Anne Hofherr of St. James passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri. She was 90 years of age. Patricia, the daughter  of the late Gerald S. and Mary Angelia (Wimmer) Young, was born August 19, 1932 in Lakewood, Ohio. She was united in marriage to James Richard Hofherr on June 26, 1954 in Muncie, Indiana. Patricia is survived by her sons: Andrew Hofherr of Steelville, MO; John Hofherr (Jenny) of Calistoga, CA; and Peter Hofherr (Beth) of...