Obituaries

Apr 5, 2025

Brenda Kay Harris of Doolittle, Missouri passsed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at her home in Doolitttle, Missouri. She was 66 years of age.

Brenda, the daughter of Doyle Martin and Merceine Kelly, was born July 18, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Brenda is survived by her sons, Bobbie Lamborn of Doolittle, Missouri and Jeremy...

Mar 31, 2025

Nora Mary Bartle Taylor of Saint James, Missouri, passed away peacefully Monday, March 31, 2025, she lived a blessed and beautiful life for 83 years, 7 months, and 6 days. Our hearts are broken with grief but our Spirits soar with gratitude for the life she lived and the impact it had on so many.

Mary was...

Mar 30, 2025

Virginia Darlene Gorman of St. James, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at her home. She was 81 years of age.

Darlene, the daughter of the late Ora Emmett and Ethel Christean (Ragan) Willis, was born June 12, 1943 in Newburg, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Ruddy Gorman on May 17, 1980 in Doolittle,...

Mar 7, 2025

Robert Cecil "Bob" Mounce of St. James, Missouri passed away Friday, March 07, 2025 at his home. He was 91 years of age.

Bob, the son of the late Robert Michael and Julia Elizabeth (Norris) Mounce, was born August 24, 1933 in Maries County, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Dolly Wisdom on July 1, 1956...

Mar 4, 2025

Dallas Eugene Leslie entered into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Dallas was a spirited little cowboy already at the age of 18 months. He brought laughter and joy to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He was born July 11, 2023 in Rolla, Missouri.

Dallas is survived by his loving...

Mar 2, 2025

Max Edwin "Eddie" House of St. James, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri. He was 80 years of age.

Eddie, the son of the late Frank and Catherine (Bonham) House, was born August 31, 1944 in Rolla, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Lois Niemeier on May 5, 1984...

Mar 2, 2025

Donna Harper, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, leaving a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Erice Turnbough, and her two children, Jimmy Chambers and Victoria, and son-in-law, Tommy Slovensky. Donna was also preceded in death by a great-grandchild, who she...

Mar 1, 2025

Rev. Roger Schoolcraft was born in Pontiac, MI to Zeno and Helene Schoolcraft on March 9, 1942.  He was baptized on June 8, 1942, at St. Paul Methodist Church, Rochester, MI.  He grew up in Rochester. When he was 10, a friend invited Roger and his brother to Sunday School and Church at St. John's Lutheran.   He attended their...

Feb 25, 2025

William James Byrd of St. James passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the Aurora Health and Rehabilitation in Rolla, Missouri. William was 87 years of age.

William was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 3, 1937, the son of Lawrence and Mayme Byrd.

On July 27, 1957 in Rolla, Missouri he was united...

Feb 19, 2025

Frank Southard of Rolla, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Boone

County Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was 65 years of age.

Frank, the son of the late Mary Lou (Happle) Martin and Novel Cleveland Whittaker, was

born on September 18, 1959 in Rolla, Missouri.

Frank is survived by...

Feb 10, 2025

Donald E. Shimon, Jr., 67, passed away on February 10, 2025 at the St. James Living Center in St. James, Missouri. He was born on April 28, 1957 in Iowa City, Iowa, to the late Donald Sr. and Nellie Shimon.

Donald is survived by his brothers, Tony Shimon (Mary) of Iowa City, Iowa and Richard Shimon (Roxy)...

Feb 10, 2025

Vernon Roy Miller of St. James, Missouri passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Vernon was 86 years of age.

Vernon, the son of Alex and Luella Casper Miller, was born January 31, 1939 in Gate, Oklahoma. He was united in marriage to Mary Alice Fritts on June 2, 1957...

Feb 6, 2025

Mitchell Jerry Deese of Houston, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri. He was 65 years of age.

Mitchell, the son of Herbert Buel and Doris Arlene (Faylor) Deese, was born August 18, 1959 in San Bernardino, California. He was united in marriage to Alice Marie Deese on June...

Jan 30, 2025

Leonora Babino Mayes of St. James, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri. She was 68 years of age.

Leonora, the daughter of Steve Sebetich and Magdalena DeLacerna, was born November 29, 1956 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was united in marriage to Kevin Mayes December of 2024 in St. James, Missouri....

Jan 24, 2025

Helen Loretta Kirkpatrick of St. James, Missouri passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri. She was 78 years of age.

Helen, the daughter of the late Elmer Leonard and Ida Irene (Underwood) Kirkpatrick, was born September 6, 1946.

She is survived by her sister, Martha Hodge and husband, Danny of...

Jan 21, 2025

Cindy Lou Harris of St. James, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in St. James, Missouri. She was 59 years of age.

Cindy, the daughter of Elbert "Shorty" Harris and Velma Ruth Bailey, was born September 17, 1965 in Rolla, Missouri.

Cindy is survived by her son, Gregory Harris of St. James, Missouri; her...

Jan 21, 2025

Phillip Edward Pfeiffer, of St. James, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the age of 76.  Loving husband of the late Binnie Dierkes;  beloved son of the late Edward and Germaine Pfeiffer; devoted father of Greg (Jeannie) Pfeiffer and Eric Pfeiffer; cherished grandpa of Macy, Max, and Maya Pfeiffer and Sierra and Paige Dierkes; treasured Pop...

Jan 19, 2025

Haden Christopher Crawford of St. James, Missouri passed away at his home on Sunday, January 19, 2025 . He was 28 years of age.

Haden, the son of Chris and Cindy (Brand) Crawford, was born October 19, 1996 in Rolla, Missouri.

Haden is survived by his son, Hunter Ian Crawford of St. James, Missouri; parents,...

Jan 17, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Beloved Son Kayne Tupua Faletogo of St. James, Missouri on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was the tender age of 31 years old. Kayne was born in San Francisco, California in 1993. Kayne loved and was proud of growing up in the city ...

Jan 1, 2025

Diana Jean Jenkins of St. James, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025  at the Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri. She was 72 years of age.

Diana, the daughter of the late Donald Lee and Ellen Jean (Wallace) Smith, was born August 12, 1952 at the Fort Leonard Wood Hospital in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. She was...