Obituaries

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...

Dec 26, 2024

Trumann James Deese entered into the arms of Jesus on December 26, 2024 at Salem Memorial Hospital in Salem, Missouri.

Trumann James Deese, the son of Payton Deese and Jessika Matthews, was born on December 28, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Trumann was an active and happy little boy; he loved to be airplaned around...

Dec 24, 2024

Cepha Fae (Baxter) VanBibber of Saint James, MO was born on Wednesday, April 21, 1937 in Eufaula, OK to Emmanuel Franklin Baxter and Cora Thomas Baxter. She passed away at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, MO on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024 at the age of 87 years, 8 months and 3 days. Cepha grew up in Oklahoma and...

Dec 23, 2024

Jared Blake Copeland of St James, Missouri passed away suddenly, at his home on Monday evening, December 23, 2024. He was 37 years of age.

Jared Copeland, the son of Bill and Diane Copeland, was born January 20, 1987 in Rolla, Missouri.

Jared Copeland is survived by his parents Bill and Diane Copeland of St...

Dec 11, 2024

Roger Dale Pruett, 63, is singing "How Great Thou Art" at the throne of his Heavenly Father. "The greatest thing in my entire life was giving my soul to Jesus." - Roger Pruett. With his wife and daughters by his side, Roger passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in the home he designed and built; meticulously crafted...

Dec 10, 2024

Monica Marie Terrill of St. James, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri. She was 59 years of age.

Monica, the daughter of Hubert Leon Terrill and Verna Mae Pearson, was born August 23, 1965 in St. Louis, Missouri.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Armistead; daughter, Christina...

Nov 29, 2024

Amber Rose (Bell) Graves of Lexington, Missouri, formerly of St. James, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at her home. She was 42 years of age.

Amber, the daughter of David Bell and Tracy Prebianca, was born October 12, 1982 in Rolla, Missouri.

Amber is survived by her husband, John Graves of Lexington, Missouri; daughter,...

Nov 27, 2024

Nina Joyce Petty of St. James, Missouri passed away peacefully on Wednesday night, November 27, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. Nina was 88 years old. She was born in Holts Summit, Mo. on September 19, 1936.

Nina was the daughter of Louis Franklin Woolsey and Lois Herbert Davis Woolsey. In March 1956, she married...