Obituaries

Feb 2, 2024

Gary James Smith of Lonedell, Missouri passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was 80 years of age.

Gary, the son of the late James W. and Margaret J. (Brodak) Smith, was born June 25, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri.

He is survived by his sons,...

Jan 30, 2024

Lorraine Cochran of Rolla, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was 90 years of age.

Lorraine, the daughter of the late Archie and Bessie (Dotson) Helton, was born October 15, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri. Her first marriage was to Earnie Henson. On May 28, 1966, she was united in marriage...

Jan 26, 2024

James "Jimmy" William Watson was born on October 2, 1978, in Rolla, MO. He passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2024 after a very sudden decline in his health. Jimmy was only 45 years of age.

Jimmy is survived by his loving mother Linda Watson of the home, his brother George Watson (Joyce), his sister,...

Jan 24, 2024

Terry Ann D'Aria of St. James, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Cedar Pointe in Rolla, Missouri. She was 70 years of age.

Terry, the daughter of Earl and Revanell (Fuson) Garman, was born December 18, 1953 in Vinita, Oklahoma. She was united in marriage to Dorian D'Aria on November 15, 1980 in Tulsa, Oklahoma....

Jan 16, 2024

Linda Marie Picker - Johnson of Grants Pass, Oregon, formerly of St. James, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Oregon. She was 71 years of age.

Linda, the daughter of Kenneth and Francis (Bock) Happel, was born January 30, 1952 in Rolla, Missouri. She was united in...

Jan 15, 2024

Marvin Wesley Greenway, Jr. of St. James, Missouri passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at his home. He was 65 years of age.

Marvin, the son of the late Marvin Wesley and Elizabeth (Cowan) Greenway, Sr., was born June 20, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan. He was united in marriage to Diana Lynn Higgins on June 18, 1993,...

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 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,...