All Obituaries

Lowell Carlyle Tonding passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in St. James, Mo. He was 89 years, 9 months, and 21 days of age.  Lowell Carlyle Tonding was born on December 2, 1930 to his parents Lauritz and Jesse Tonding in Austin, Minnesota. Lowell was united in marriage to Bette Lou Katzung on April 13, 1952 in Albert Lea, Minnesota.  Lowell Carlyle Tonding is survived by two sons: Louis Tonding and wife, Judy of Robertsville,...

Gloria Ann Benson of St. James passed away Tuesday September 22, 2020 at Phelps Health following a lengthy illness. She was 58 years of age.   She was born October 26, 1961 in Rolla, Mo the daughter of the late Robert and Maude Sharp Wilson.   On January 23, 2017 in Steelville, MO, Gloria was united in marriage to Bruce Benson.   Mrs. Benson is survived by her husband Bruce Benson, Son: Jeremy Benson and Raven Pruitt of St. James: Daughters: Gracie Fowler and Ivy...

Robert Lee “Bob” Brown of St. James passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020. He was 81 years of age.   Bob, the son of the late Billy Brown and Della Dicus, was born June 27, 1939 in Cherryville, MO. He was united in marriage to Judith Ann Watson on August 26, 1961 in Boston, Massachusetts. To this union, two daughters were born. He is survived by his wife, Judy of St. James; two daughters: Barbara Carpenter of Lee’s Summit, MO and Teresa Ann Laster of Rolla,...

Jeffery Paul Duckett of St. James passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Rolla, MO. He was 51 years of age. Jeffery was born on July 24, 1969 in Bonne Terre, MO to Melissa Duckett McKelvey.  He was united in marriage to June Margaret Trew on June 4, 2016 in St. James, MO. He is survived by his wife, June Margaret Trew Duckett of 4 years 3 months; two step daughters: Ella Danielle Barcomb and Emilea Grace Barcomb of St. James;  his mother Melissa McKelvey of...

Justin Martin Brim of St. James passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in Cuba, MO as a result of truck accident. He was 22 years of age.   Justin, the son of Amy Wyatt and and Travis Brim, was born March 29, 1998 in Rolla, MO.   He is survived by his wife, Melanie Lyn Blasingame of St. James: son Clinton Michael Brim of St. James; his mother Amy Wyatt and step father Patrick of St. James; his father Travis Brim of Wichita KS, brother Jered Brim of St. James; sister Megan...

Paula Marilyn Miller Lindenlaub of St. James passed away Thursday, September 18, 2020. She was 75 years of age.   Paula, the daughter of the late Howard B. and Pauline W. Westmoreland Miller, was born September 19, 1944 in Dixon, MO. She was united in marriage to Russell Lindenlaub on September 4, 1965 in Lecoma, MO. To this union, three sons, Alan Boyd, Brian Scott and Adam Ross were born.   She is survived by her husband, Russ of the home; three sons: Alan...

Minnie Marie Sieber of St. James passed away Thursday, September 10. 2020 at Cedar Point Nursing Home in Rolla, MO. She was 86 years of age.   Minnie, the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Gross Fanger, was born February 28, 1934 in Hinkle, MO. She married Jr. Ernest Gibson, and to this union seven children were born: John Ernest Gibson, Bonnie Marie Francis, Martin Robert Gibson, Ronnie Gibson, Howard Mark Gibson, Orville Ernest Gibson and Jay Alfred Gibson. She married...

Arthur “Duane” Gray of St. James passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home. He was 70 years of age.   Arthur Duane, the son of the late Arthur Ausburn “Lefty” and Marjorie Janiece McGath Gray, was born August 6, 1950 in Waynesville, MO. He was united in marriage to Deborah Louise Wallace on December 20, 1969 at the First Assembly of God Church in St. James, MO.   He is survived by his wife, Deborah of St. James; two sons: Anthony...

Barbara A. Hobbs Thomason of St. James, Missouri passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the Cuba Manor Nursing Home. She was 78 years of age. Mrs. Thomason was born on February 13, 1942, in Chaffee, Missouri to J.V. and Vera Edalman Hobbs. On July 6, 1963 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Carl Thomason.  He survives at the family home. She was a graduate of College High School in Cape Girardeau, and she attended nursing school in St....

Beth Ann Mayes of St. James passed away at her home on Thursday, August 27, 2020.  She was 58 years of age.   She was born September 13, 1961 in Rolla, MO. She is the daughter of the late Emory and Shirley (Owens)Hicks . Beth was raised by her step-mother, Sharon Hicks and father, Emory of Belle.   On August 18, 1979 at Flag Springs Church in St. James, she was united in marriage to Kevin Mayes.   Survivors include Step-Mother: Sharon Hicks of Belle, Husband Kevin...