Obituaries

Jan 8, 2024

Reta Lynn Wehmeier of St. James, Missouri passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri. She was 65 years old.

Reta, the daughter of the late Charles Jefferson and Nora Katherine (Branstetter) Adams, Jr., was born May 30, 1958 in Rolla, Missouri. She was united in marriage to William Ray "Bill" Wehmeier on...

Jan 5, 2024

Michael Douglas Bedwell of St. James, MO formerly of Jasonville, IN passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home.  He was 74 years of age.

Michael, the son of Roland Eugene and Naomi Ruth (Burke) Bedwell, was born April 4, 1949 in Linton, Indiana.  He was united in marriage to Donna Skinner on December 30, 1972...

Dec 24, 2023

Catherine E. Taber of St. James, Missouri passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at her home. She was 84 years of age.

Catherine, the daughter of the late George Harrison and Thelma Freda (Talbert) Taber, was born February 4, 1939 in Steelville, Missouri.

Catherine is survived by her two brothers, William Taber and wife Sheila...

Dec 16, 2023

Our dearly loved Gene was born on January 8, 1938, in St. James, Missouri, to the late Arthur and Gertrude (Moreland) Hemme. He passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. On October 8, 1955, he married the love of his life, Charlet Wynn, at the First Church of God in St. James. To this union, two children were born:...

Dec 14, 2023

Rachel Nance of St. James, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Silver Stone Nursing Home in Rolla, Mo. She was 84 years of age.

Rachel Nance, the daughter of the late Fred and Marchie Sprouse Stapleton, was born November 23, 1939 in Oswego, Kansas.

She was united to Fred Nance on March 6,...

Dec 2, 2023

Martin Paul Rinehart of Rolla, MO passed away Saturday morning, December 2, 2023.  He was 88 years of age.

He was born January 21, 1935 in St. James, MO, the son of Herchell and Augusta (Skouby) Rinehart.

He attended grade school at Redbird, Oak Grove, and Royal.  He received his diploma from St. James High...

Nov 30, 2023

Shirley Ann (Warner) Dicks, age 84, of St. Charles, Missouri, died May 29, 2024, at her home. She was born June 8, 1939, to Andrew Dale and Althea Nadean (Kinkeade) Warner in Maries County, Missouri.

She was married to John Franklin Dicks on October 10, 1964, at Independent Congregational Church, St. Louis County, Missouri.

Prior...

Nov 26, 2023

Velma Melville was the daughter of the late Benjamin Gibson and Edna Goodman.  Velma was born July 29, 1945 in Franklin County, Missouri and passed away 11/26/2023 in Phelps County, Missouri. Velma was raised in St. James, Missouri by her father. At the age of 22, she moved to San Diego, California.  She married Donald Melville and raised her...

Nov 26, 2023

Pauline Geraldine Leach Wagner was born October 30, 1920 in Purcell, Missouri in Jasper County and passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was the fourth child of James Harvey and Margrett Lamb Leach.

Pauline was united in marriage to Alfred Louis Wagner on June 18, 1942, and to this union, eight children were born. She was...

Nov 21, 2023

Frederick William Watson, Jr. of St. James, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at his daughter's home with many family members and friends by his side. He was 54 years of age.

Frederick, the son of Hilda (Morgan) Laing and his stepdad, George Laing, was born December 16, 1968 in Keyser, Virginia.

Frederick is...

Nov 18, 2023

On November 18, 2023, Sharon Fatka Davis, 78, of St. James MO, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Sharon worked at Barnes Jewish hospital for 42 years as a very conscientious and loyal employee, where she always took the time to listen to patients and give the best hugs. Sharon was loved by all...

Nov 16, 2023

Penny Dale Curtner of St. James, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her home in St. James, Missouri. She was 45 years of age.

Penny, the daughter of the Jack Sansoucie and Dorothy (Hemme) Sansoucie, was born July 15, 1978 in Rolla, Missouri.

She is survived by her children: Kayleigh Bryant (Austin) of...

Nov 2, 2023

Samuel "Sam" John Jones, 76, of Belle, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born October 20, 1947 to the late Berthold Jerlin "BJ" and Laura Francis (Fleischmann) Jones in St. Louis, MO. He graduated Belle High School in 1965, but even prior to graduation he had...

Oct 31, 2023

Jean Alice Crafton of St. James, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Silverstone in Rolla, Missouri. She was 88 years of age.

Jean, the daughter of the late Charles Smallwood, Sr., and Alice (Burton) Smallwood, was born January 6, 1935 in St. James, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Jack Crafton on August 18,...

Oct 27, 2023

Ethan Michael Parrott of St. James, Missouri passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 as a result of a truck accident near St. James, Missouri. He was 17 years of age.

Ethan, the son of David Michael and Amy Lea (Gaul) Parrott, was born February 21, 2006 in Rolla, Missouri.

Ethan is survived by his parents,...

Oct 26, 2023

Joan Lee Glenn of St. James, Missouri passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was 77 years of age.

Joan, the daughter of the late William and Adele (Lyons) Grable, was born September 27, 1946 in St. James, Missouri.

She was united in marriage to Charles Everett Glenn...

Oct 21, 2023

Jeanette Marie (Henderson/Warren) Lanham left this life on Saturday, 21 Oct 2023.  She lived to be 93 years, 5 months and 2 days old. Jeanette was born to Martin and Marie Henderson on May 19,1930.  God was good to her and blessed her with a loving heart and an attitude full of feistiness!  She would need both to navigate...

Oct 8, 2023

Christopher Alan Mayberry of St. James passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri. He was 40 years of age.

Christopher, the son of Alan Mayberry and Mary Evon (Keele) Briley, was born July 7, 1983 in Hermann, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Julie Ann Sawyer on February 29, 2012 in...

Oct 3, 2023

Martha J. Carrigan of St. James, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at her son's home in Potosi, Missouri. She was 81 years of age.

Martha, the daughter of the late Ralph W. and Lois (Latta) Guiles, was born June 14, 1942 in Sedalia, Missouri. She was united in marriage to John V. Carrigan on July...

Oct 2, 2023

Dollie Faye LaBarge of Licking, Missouri passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri. She was 72 years of age.

Dollie, the daughter of the late Louis and Ruth (White) Shaw, was born January 11, 1951 in Rolla, Missouri.

She is survived by her life long partner, Larry LaBarge, granddaughter, Paige...