Obituaries

May 21, 2025

Verlena Raye Dillon, 81, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on May 21st,2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and a faithful servant of God.

Verlena was born to Leverett Harley Poe and Juanita Blessing (Adkins) Poe February 11th, 1944.  She grew up in a...

May 17, 2025

William Eugene "Bill" Shrum, Sr. passed away quietly on May 17th 2025, at the Aurora Health and Rehabilitation Center in Rolla, MO. He was 77 years of age.

Bill was known by his family and friends, was born January 2, 1948 in Hannibal, MO to Robert L'Vere Thelkeld and Helen Eugene (Lowe) Thelkeld Shrum.

He...

May 11, 2025

Lawrence Edward Byrd Jr., known to all as "Bud," of St. James, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, at the age of 90.

Born on September 14, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri, Bud was the son of the late Lawrence Edward Byrd Sr. and Mayme Elizabeth (Stricker) Byrd....

May 5, 2025

Alison Satterfield passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025 at the age of 62. A lifelong Christian and devoted member of High Gate Baptist Church since 1992, Alison will be remembered for her warm smile, generous spirit, and the steady love she gave her friends and family. Known for her kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to the Lord Jesus...

Apr 27, 2025

John E. Heuser, Jr. of St. James, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the St. James Living Center. He was 87 years of age.

John, the son of the late John E. Heuser, Sr. and Amelia Elizabeth (Sewell) Sellers, was born October 31, 1937 in Farmer City, Illinois. He was united in marriage to Veronica ...

Apr 11, 2025

Dr. David Andrew Bennett of St. James, Missouri, formerly of Bland, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, Missouri. He was 85 years of age.

David, the son of the late David Leonard (D. L.) and Ruby Nell (McGaffin) Bennett, was born March 18, 1940 in Rolla, Missouri.

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Apr 9, 2025

Dorothy Leora Walker passed away and went to join her Lord and Savior on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at her home in Vichy, Missouri. She was 93 years of age.

Dorothy Walker, the daughter of the Late Marvin and Elva Gray Spencer was born January 10, 1932 in Vienna, Missouri. In 1948, she was married to Lorenzo...

Apr 6, 2025

Lawrence Lee Clark of St. James, Missouri passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at his home. He was 81 years of age.

Lawrence, the son of the late Emil and Mildred Jones Clark, was born December 22, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Holman on July 9, 1966 in...

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...