Obituaries

Jan 17, 2022

Linda Lee Groh of St. James passed away, at Phelps Health, on Monday, January 17, 2022. She was 72 years of age.

She was born to Clifford and Mary Anna Marie (Azar) Lewis on August 8, 1949, in Cadet, Missouri.

Linda is survived by three sons, Larry Asburb of St. James, Jerry Asburb of St....

Jan 17, 2022

Cordelia Davault passed away January 17, 2022, at her son's home in St, James, Mo. She was 91 years of age. Cordelia (Hale) Davault was born on January 28, 1930, in St. Louis, Mo., to Zelma (Watkins) Hale and John Hale.

Cordelia lived about 8 years of her early life with her grandparents, George and Sarah Watkins...

Jan 16, 2022

Richard Lee Russell of Marble Head, IL, formerly of St. James, MO, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, January 16, 2022. He was 32 years of age.

Richard was a very passionate person who loved to make others laugh and lit up a room with his smile. He loved to have in depth conversations about...

Jan 16, 2022

Charles Wayne Weaks passed away suddenly at his home Sunday, January 16, 2022. He was 33 years of age.

Charlie was born to Robert and Lisa (Weaks) Hiob, on December 8, 1988, in Herman, Missouri.

He is survived by his mother, Lisa Hiob, Grandmother, Marie Eyrnes, one daughter, Lydia Sayer of Kansas, two uncles, Robert...

Jan 14, 2022

David Lora Adams passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, after battling complications from cancer and COVID-19.  He was 75 years of age.

David was born in Phelps County on the 23rd of February, 1946, the only son of Lora and Fledia (Chilton) Adams. He was united in marriage on February 3rd,...

Jan 13, 2022

Donald Chambers passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was 90 years old.

Don was born to Earnest and Mabel (Southard) Chambers, on September 3, 1931, in Maries County, MO.

Don Chambers was united in marriage to Rosemary Davis on December 21, 1951, in Rolla, MO.

Donald Chambers is survived by his beloved...

Jan 11, 2022

Frances Arthur Cote passed away Tuesday January 11, 2022 at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, MO, following nearly a year long battle with ovarian cancer.

Fran was born February 22, 1943 in Warrenville, South Carolina, the daughter of Chester O'Neil Arthur and Verna Janette Wooten Arthur.

She was united in marriage to...

Jan 9, 2022

Ellen Elsner of St. James passed away Sunday with her family at her side on January 9, 2022, at her home in St. James. She was 72 years of age.

Ellen Elsner was born January 31, 1949, in Steelville, MO the daughter of the late Theodore and Beulah Mason Chandler.

On May 20, 1995, in...

Dec 30, 2021

Betty M. Krauss of St. James passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Phelps Health in Rolla, MO. She was 82 years of age.

Betty, the daughter of the late Charles August and Bess Sarah Ellen Moore Egbert, was born September 30, 1939 in St. Louis, MO. She was united in marriage to Fred Krauss, Jr. on...

Dec 30, 2021

Kathleen O'Donnell passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at a friend's home in St. James. She was 33 years of age.

She was born August 1, 1988 in Rolla, MO, to Donald and Linda Falkner Wethy.

Kathleen was a joyous person to be around. She was always laughing and had a smile on...

Dec 27, 2021

Paul Newkirk Jr. passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at Phelps Health in Rolla, Mo. He was 73 years of age.

Paul is survived by four sons, Shane Newkirk and wife Brandy of Dixon, Mo, Robbie Newkirk and wife Beth of Fort Scott, Ks, Joe Newkirk of Dixon, Mo, and Bobby Beal of Dixon, Mo, one daughter,...

Dec 23, 2021

Rachel Nicole McLeod passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Phelps Health. She was 41 years old.

Rachel was born on February 6, 1980, in St. Louis, to Beverly McLeod and Wayne Hellon.

Rachel loved the Lord. She attended the First Assembly of God in St. James. She was a fun-loving and strong-willed person. She...

Dec 18, 2021

James "Jimmy" Calvin Brown Jr. of Rolla, MO passed away suddenly at his home Saturday, December 18, 2021. He was 71 years of age.

He was born September 21, 1950, in St. Louis to the late James Calvin Brown Sr and Vivian Clarkson.

James Brown was united in marriage to Rosaline Cruz on October 30,...

Dec 7, 2021

Walter Gene Veraguth of St. James passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at the St. James Living Center. He was 85 years of age.

Walter Veraguth was born March 6, 1936, in San Jose, CA, to the late Henry Walter and Helen Vettis Veraguth.

On April 29, 1959, in Reno, NV, he was united in...

Dec 6, 2021

Rose Ellen Pankey of St. James passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at Phelps Health. She was 55 years of age.

Rose Pankey was born April 2, 1966, in Rolla, MO to the late Edward and Betty (Jones) Treece.

On June 5, 1982, in St. James, she was united in marriage to Mac Pankey.

Nov 26, 2021

Norma Jean Towell of Rolla, MO passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, with her son and daughter by her side in Springfield, MO. She was 75 years of age.  She was fortunate to be able to spend the last months of her life in the loving care of her son and daughter.

She was born July 29,...

Nov 21, 2021

Gary Duane Carrell of Rolla, Mo passed away suddenly Sunday November 21, 2021 at the University Medical Center in Columbia, MO. He was 61 years of age.

Gary Carrell was born July 24, 1960 in Indiana, the son of the late Lowell T. and Bettie Arlene Duncan Carrell.

He is survived by his wife Terri...

Nov 18, 2021

Vernon L. Rodewald, 93, passed away on November 18, 2021, at the St. James Living Center.

He was born on December 9, 1927, in Columbia, Illinois, to Ella Kuehne and Bill Rodewald. He worked for his grandfather's grain elevator as a teen and before taking a job as foreman with Luhr Brothers at the age of nineteen....

Nov 8, 2021

Jackie Eugene "Jack" Bartle was born on November 30, 1937 to the late Otha and Mildred (Keasling) Bartle. He entered into rest and received his heavenly reward on November 8, 2021 at the age of 83 years old at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, with his family at his side.

Jack attended elementary school at Flag Springs...

Nov 5, 2021

Leland Joseph Underwood of St. James passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, at the St. James Living Center. He was 86 years of age.

Leland Underwood was born November 11, 1934, in Rolla, MO to the late Samuel Edward and Thelma Inez Wools Underwood.

On October 10, 1959, in St. James, he was united in...