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James F. Arnett, Age: 73, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away May 3, 2013 in De Soto, Missouri. He was a Laborer for The Jones Company. Born May 28, 1939 in De Soto, MO, he was the Son of the James and Myrtle (nee Sloan) Arnett. He was also preceded in death by his loving companion, the late Judy Drennen. He is survived by his Children: Angie (Dale) Davis, De Soto, MO, Shelly (John) Reynolds, De Soto, MO, Nona (Don) Goforth, Festus, MO, David (Heather) Drennen, (preceded in death by one son, Kenny Mathias); Brothers & Sisters: Florence Taylor, Belleville, IL; Mary Nyga, Arnold, MO; Milton (Shirley) Osten, California (preceded in death by brothers, Galen Hughes, Freddie Osten, and John Arnett; one sister, Lola Watson); Grandchildren: Nikki “BabyGirl” (Chad Killian) Houston, Scott Drennen, Heather (Brian Sr.) Pogue, Billy Davis, Brenden Goforth, Mallory Goforth, Lisa (Ethan) Danback, and Amy Drennen; Great Grandchildren: Hanna Pogue, Brian Pogue, Jr. Brody Pogue, Gaven Killian, Taylor Davis, and Marlee Danback. He was a member of the Laborers Local #110. Funeral Service: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Terry Crank. Place of Burial: Charter Memorial Gardens, Festus, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 4 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Christopher D. Gorman,
Age: 21, of Fredericktown, MO, passed away May 3, 2013 in St. Francois
County, MO He was a Cattle Handler at Cureton Livestock Market in
Fredericktown, MO. Born July 31, 1991 in Crystal City, MO, he was the
Son of Douglas Gorman and Pauline (nee Johnson) Gorman of Fredericktown,
MO. He is also survived by: Brothers & Sisters: Casey Gorman,
Fredericktown, MO; Grandmother: Faye “Mickey” (the late Walter “Jiggs”)
Huskey, De Soto, MO; Paternal Grandmother: Linda (Steve) Latham, De
Soto, MO (preceded in death by grandfather, Rickey Gorman); Great
Grandparents: Gilbert and Audrey Street, Hillsboro, MO. Christopher was
a “Country Boy” who rode and broke horses and enjoyed time with his Blue
Heeler Tough and his horse Gunner. Funeral Service: Tuesday, May 7, 2013
at 11:00 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Pastor
Randy Sawyer. Place of Burial: Mt. Olive Cemetery, De Soto, MO.
Visitation: Monday, May 6, 2013 from 4 PM – 8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy memorials may be made to the
Christopher Gorman Memorial Fund or Shriner’s Hospital. Funeral
arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Dean G. Roussin,
Age: 60, of Fenton, MO, passed away May 3, 201 at his residence in
Fenton, MO. He was a Security Guard for Whelan Security. Born September
3, 1952 in Bonne Terre, MO, he was the Son of the late Cecil C. and
Goldie May (nee Sanders) Roussin. He is survived by his Wife: Sherryl
(nee Bunce) Roussin, Fenton, MO; Children: Byron Roussin, Chicago, IL;
Matthew Roussin, Fenton, MO; Randall Roussin, Fenton, MO; Brothers &
Sisters: Don (Bonnie) Roussin, Englewood, FL; Doug (Kathie) Roussin, De
Soto, MO (preceded in death by three brothers, Billie Lee Roussin, David
Roussin, and Richard Roussin). Member of Our Savior Lutheran Church,
Fenton, MO. Organizations: Veteran of the U.S. Air Force; Graduate of
Redeemer Lutheran School, Hillsboro High School and Jefferson College.
He was a gifted pianist and organist who played the organ for Lutheran
Mission Churches. Funeral Service: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 1:00 PM at
Grace Lutheran Church, De Soto, MO. Officiated by:
Pastor Steve Flo. Place of
Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Tuesday, May 7, 2013
from 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements
under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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David Russell Schwab, age 58, of Cadet, MO entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Festus Manor Nursing Center. Born on August 20, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his friends: Jackie and Julie Greer of Cadet, MO, Steve Dumbauld of Cadet, MO and Dave and Melinda Williams of Cadet, MO along with a sister: Nancy Owens of Ohio. He served his country during the Vietnam era as a member of the United States Army. He was a Certified Nurses Assistant in the home health care field. He enjoyed playing the guitar and painting. Graveside services with full military honors to be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 1:30pm at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. |
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Stephanie N. Johnston,
Age: 34, of Gouldsboro, PA (formerly of Fletcher, MO), passed away May
6, 2013 at her residence in Gouldsboro, PA. She was a Veterinarian
Technician. Born June 1, 1978 in St. Louis, MO, she was the Daughter of
Robert, Sr. and Bonnie (nee Pope) Johnston, Blackwell, MO. Along with
parents she is survived by her Husband: Jeffrey Johnston, Gouldsboro,
PA; Brothers & Sisters: Robert (Cathy) Johnston, Jr., Blackwell, MO; One
Nephew: Steven Johnston; One Niece: Ashley Johnston 1996 Graduate of
Grandview High School. Memorial Service: Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11 AM
at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Deacon Ed Boyer.
Memorial Gathering: Monday, May 13, 2013 from 10 AM – 11 AM at
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the
direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Elroy "Jawman" Francis Becquette, Jr,
age 55, formerly of Crystal City, entered into rest Tuesday, May 7, 2013
at his Pevely residence. He was a parking attendant at Lambert
Internationl Airport. Elroy was a member of Mt Olive Missionary Baptist
Church; he was a Crystal City High School graduate and had attended
Mineral Area College and University of Central Arkansas and was a member
of PSI PHI Fraternity. Born June 2, 1957, in Crystal City, to the late
Alroy and Shirley (Kinder) Becquette.
Survived by his loving family which includes sons: Victor A.
Becquette of Festus and Javen M. Becquette of Ballwin; daughters: Amy
(Gene) James of Wichita, KS, Tiara Marshall of Crystal City, Courtney
Becquette of Pontiac, MI, Camille Becquette of Pontiac, MI, Cierra
Becquette-Hanlon of Hermann and Nola Becquette of Ballwin; brother,
Joseph (Jacquelyn) Becquette of Festus; sisters: Erma Becquette of
Festus, Jacqueline Bolden of Festus and Brenda Becquette of Festus; and
12 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister,
Linda Kay Becquette. Pastor
Freeman Robinson will officiate service.Refreshments and snacks to be
served at the VFW Post #3777, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City from 5pm-12am.
Please use the second entrance to the back of the building.
Visitation: Date: Friday, May 17, 2013. Time: 2:00
p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Visitation Location:
Mahn Twin City Chapel, 515 Collins, Festus, Missouri 63028.
Service: Date: Friday, May 17, 2013, Time: 4:00 p.m.
Service Location:
Mahn Twin City Chapel.
Interment: Private.
Memorials/Donations: Memorials may be made to American
Liver Foundation, 16 Hampton Village Plaza, Ste 215, St Louis 63109. |
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Melvin J. Lowry died following
an accident cutting trees on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He was born on the
Lowry Century Farm January 26, 1947 the youngest of six children born to
the late John Joseph Lowry and Lola Belle (Green) Lowry. Mel and his
wife, Becky Martin Lowry, were married April 18, 1969 and in 2004 moved
to a new home on the family farm. She survives. He was a lifetime
resident of Hillsboro and a devoted Hillsboro Hawk fan and graduated
from Hillsboro High School in 1964. In addition he was a 20 year member
of the Missouri National Guard and retired from Daimler Chrysler Corp in
2004 after 38 years of employment. After retirement he co-owned STL
Firewood, a firewood delivery business with his son, Scott Lowry. He was
also a longtime cattle farmer in the Hillsboro area. In his spare time
he was a very competitive pinochle and euchre player. He held life
membership at AMVETS Post 48, De Soto Elks Lodge 689, and George Sutton
VFW Post 1831. He previously served as an alderman in the City of
Hillsboro. Surviving with his wife are four children: Barb Bibb,
Mapaville; Andrea (Matt) Conley, St. Louis; Dustin M. (Stacey) Lowry,
Valles Mines; and Scott (Laura) Lowry, Hillsboro; four sisters: Lillian
Sims, Dixon; Doyne Wilson, Festus; Blanche Maness, Old Mines; and Bonnie
(George) Thornton, Hillsboro; seven grandchildren, Kaden (Kelsey) Lowry,
De Soto; Becca Vonder Haar, Mapaville; Wiley and Samantha Lowry, Valles
Mines; Joseph and Zoey Lowry, Hillsboro; and Erika Mayer, Hillsboro; one
great-grandchild: Bo Lowry, De Soto; two brothers-in-law, Charles
(Vicki) Martin, Hillsboro and Lou (Janelle) Martin, Alpharetta, GA. Many
nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great nieces
and great-great-nephews, and several cousins. He was preceded in death
by his only brother and sister-in-law, Garland and Alice Lowry;
brothers-in-law, Tom Mirgain, Mel Sims, Charles Wilson, and Johnnie
Maness; two nieces, Cheryl and Terry Lowry; and a nephew, Bill Bourbon.
Serving as pall bearers are three nephews, Raymond, John and Jake
Bourbon; military friend, John Crochunis, and high school friends, John
Davis and Bob Gartner. Memorial Donations may be made to the USO of
Missouri, Attn: Donations, P.O. Box 10367, 10701 Lambert International
Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63145 or Hillsboro R-III Public Schools Foundation,
2 Hawk Dr. Hillsboro, MO 63050. |
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Herbert L Smelser,
Age 87, of De Soto, MO, passed away May 7, 2013 at Mercy Hospital. He
was a Service Station Attendant for Home Service Oil. He was born
September 27, 1925 in Grandin, MO. Preceded in death by: Wife, Ruby
Smelser, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, Father, Abraham Smelser, Mother,
Elizabeth {Nee Hyatt} Smelser. He is survived by: Son, Ronald {Carolyn}
Smelser of De Soto, MOGranddaughters, Amanda and Amy;
Great-Grandchildren, Johnathon, Preston, Corrine, Julien. He served in
World War II in the Navy. Private Services |
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Sherryl L. “Sherry” Clark,
Age: 60, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away May 8, 2013 at St. Louis
University, St. Louis, MO. She was a Homemaker. Born August 6, 1952, she
was the Daughter of the late Walter Flatbush. She is survived by her
Mother: Helen (nee Atkinson);
Husband: Charles Alan Clark, De Soto, MO; Children: Marie Frank, Festus,
MO; Alan “Bud” (Kelly) Clark, II; De Soto, MO; Sarah (T.J.) Shaffer, De
Soto, MO; Walter Clark, De Soto, MO; Paul Clark, De Soto, MO: Brothers &
Sisters: Jeff (Linda) Flatbush, Arkansas; Grandchildren: David and Lucas
Clark.Member of Church: Redeemer Lutheran Church, De Soto, MO.
Organizations: Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) –Louisiana
Purchase. Funeral Service: Saturday, May 11, 2013 @ 2 PM at Redeemer
Lutheran Church. Officiated by: Rev.
Dr. G. Michael Rose. Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, De Soto, MO.
Visitation: Friday, May 10, 2013 from 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy memorials to the Redeemer
Lutheran Church Building Fund. Funeral arrangements under the direction
of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Olivia Joy Douglas
89, of DeSoto, MO, passed away May 9, 2013 in Crystal City, MO at Mercy
Hospital Jefferson. She was a
Nurses Aid at
JMH. She was born in Desoto, MO on August 30, 1923. She is survived by:
Son, Mackie Douglas of De Soto, MO; Son, Kevin {Rita} Douglas of De
Soto, MO; Son, Woodrow {Susie} Douglas of Ferguson, MO; Daughter, Deanna
Mackley of St. Louis, MO; 8 Grandchildren, Bambi, Brian, Ryan, Kristy,
Randi, Chandra, Elijah, and Michael; 8 Great Grandchildren, Matthew,
Dru, Josh, Zach, Caleb, Corey, Devon and Kayleigh; Great-Great
Grandchild, Braden. Preceded in death by: Father, Christian Ulrich,
Mother, Ella {nee Gamache} Ulrich, 3 Brothers, 3 Sisters and 1
Son-in-law, Paul Mackey.
She enjoyed Word Search Puzzles and crafting and was a member of the
Redeemer Lutheran Church. Officiating Clergy: Pastor Rose. Visitation
will be held at Mahn DeSoto Chapel May 28, 2013 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
service will be Wednesday, May 29 at 11:00 am. Interment at Peaceful
Ridge Cemetery, DeSoto, MO |
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Robert “Bob” Johnson,
Age: 59, of St. Louis, MO,
passed away May 10, 2013 in St. Louis, MO. He was a Custodian.
Born September 22, 1953 in St.
Louis, MO, he was the Son of the late Alvin Earl and Mary Sue (nee
Dennis) Johnson. He is survived by his Children: Angie (Kenneth)
McDaniel, Jr., Fairview Heights, IL; Grandchildren: Kylee Morgan, Tyler
Morgan, Ayden Morgan, and Patrick McDaniel. Memorial Service: Saturday,
June 29, 2013 at 11 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Officiating: Rev. Bruce Valle.
Gathering: Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 10 AM – 11 AM. Funeral
arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Mary Ann Thost, Age: 62, of De Soto, MO passed away on
May 11, 2013 at her residence in De Soto, MO.
Mary Ann had worked as a beautician. Owned
Classy Curl Beauty Salon in De Soto, then after working at the De Soto
Shoe Factory for a short time she opened the Hair Stop and Crafty Design
in Festus. Born March 26, 1951 in De Soto, MO, she was the
daughter of the late Leonard I. and Mary Evelyn (nee Courtois) Warden.
She is survived by her Husband:
Max E. "Ed" Thost, Jr, De Soto and her
Daughter: Melissa (Steve Miller) Thost, De Soto |
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Mrs. Wilma J. Klootwyk,
82 years, DeSoto, entered into rest at her residence on May 12, 2013.
She was Stevens Minister at Broadway Christian Church in Columbia and a
hospital volunteer. She liked walking, playing golf and dancing. Born
July 12, 1930 in Moberly, Missouri; she was the daughter of the late
Lawrence and Thelma (nee Seymore) DeLany. Mrs. Klootwyk was the mother
of Mike Kelly of Columbia and Beth Kelly of DeSoto; grandmother of
Kimberly and Connor.
Visitation: Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013 |
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Joseph Michael Oberle, age 66, entered into rest May 12, 2013 at his Arnold residence. He was a self-employed engineer and had owned the Pipe Rack in the Twin City mall; he was a member of VFW of Arnold and in Special Ops as a sniper in Vietnam. Born December 28, 1946, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to the late Cornelius "Bud" and Frances (McBride) Oberle. Suvived by his family which includes his loving brothers: William Oberle of Richland, IL and Timothy Oberle of Arnold, MO; loving sister, Janice (Chuck) Phegley of St Louis;son, Matthew Oberle of Texas; daughter, Michelle Oberle of Texas; and former spouse, Barbara Baumann of Fenton. Funeral service to be held on Monday, May 20, at 11:30am at Mahn Twin Chapel in Festus with full military honors. Visitation from 10:30am-11:30am. Interment at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery. Deacon Ed Boyer will officiate service. Donations preferred to Pony Bird, PO Box 190, Mapaville, MO 63065. |
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Billy "Joe" Worley,
age 75, entered into rest Monday, May 13, 2013 at his Hillsboro
residence. He had been a truck driver for Middlewest Freight and Fred
Weber; he was a U.S. Army veteran, member of Parkton Assembly of God
Church, member of North American Hunting Club, National Rifle
Association, Teamsters Local 682. Joe enjoyed fixing golf carts and
spending time with his grandchildren. Born October 21, 1937, in
Davisville, Missouri, to the late Marion Worley and Myrtle (Turnbough)
Worley-Casebolt. Survived by his loving family which includes his wife
of 43 years, Linda (Kelley) Worley; daughters: Deborah Jo (Randy Joe)
Lotz of Hillsboro, Pamela (Craig) Wagner of St Louis and Michelle (Vic)
Walters of Grubville; sisters: Mary Belle Chandler of Arnold, Ruby (Jim)
Lowery of Arnold and Ardell (Ellis) Evans of Steelville; 8
grandchildren: Jordyn, Paxtyn, Gavyn, Ethan, Lindy, Austin Joe, Izzy and
Ellsie Jo; and 2 step-grandchildren: Daniel and Heather Walters. In
addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brothers: Cledus,
Homer, Clifton and Paul Worley; sisters: Argie Volner and Rose Hammonds;
and grandchild, Mason Joe. Pastor Monty Roark will officiate service.
Visitation: Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013. Time: 10:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Visitation Location:
Mahn Twin City Chapel, 515 Collins, Festus, Missouri 63028.
Service:
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013. Time: 1:00 p.m.
Service Location:
Mahn Twin City Chapel.
Interment:
Peaceful Meadows Cemetery, Hillsboro, Missouri.
Memorials/Donations: Memorials may be made to Parkton
Assembly of God Church, 1670 Old State Rd M, Barnhart, Missouri 63012 |
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Vernon E. Henson, Sr.,
Age: 59, of Valle Mines, MO, passed away May 17, 2013 at his residence
in Valles Mines, MO. He was a Welder for St. Louis Refrigerator Car and
later M.E.I. Railroad. Born December 20, 1953 in St. Louis, MO, he was
the Son of the late Lawrence Junior “Larry” and Verla Mae (nee Warncke)
Henson. He is survived by his Wife: Judy (nee Alexander) Henson, Valles
Mines, MO; Children: Vernon (Kelly) Henson Jr., Valles Mines, MO; Desi
(Anne) Moore, O’Fallon, MO; Jason (Jerrianne) Henson, Sugar Valley, GA;
Brothers & Sisters: Jeannie Lowe, Farmington, MO; Sue Schutte, De Soto,
MO; Larry Henson, Victoria, MO; Greg (Michelle) Henson, Bonne Terre, MO
(preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Brenda Henson; and two brothers
in law, Ernest Lowe and Leroy Schutte); Grandchildren: 4; Landen, Dylan,
Ethan, and Bethany. He enjoyed the outdoors, racing, and Duck Dynasty.
Funeral Service: Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home, Officiated by: Bro. James Wade. Place of Burial: Mt. Olive
Cemetery, De Soto, MO. Visitation: Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 4 PM - 8
PM. As an expression of sympathy memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements under the direction of
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Joseph H. Scott,
Age: 70, of Festus, MO, passed
away May 18, 2013 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City, MO. He
worked as an iron worker for over 20 years and then at the Venture Store
in Crystal City, MO before taking his current position in the Meat Dept.
at Festus Wal-Mart. He was born May 14, 1943 in Crystal City, MO and was
the Son of the late Rudolph Scott and Stella (nee Landcaster)
Scott-Priest. He is survived by his Wife: Brenda (nee Street) Scott,
Festus, MO; Children: Mark (Kim) Scott, De Soto, MO, Brothers & Sisters:
Alma Asbury, Chester, IL; Wilma Scott, Labadie, MO; Earline Whitter,
Festus, MO; Connie Williams, De Soto, MO; Linda McGonan, Bonne Terre,
MO; Barbara Frost, Cedar Hill, MO; Wayne Scott, Las Vegas, NV; Howard
Scott, Festus, MO (preceded in death by his sisters, Laverne Thebeau and
Carolene Valle); Grandchildren: Matthew Scott and Andrew Scott. He
served in the U.S. Army; member of V.F.W. Post 5331, Cedar Hill, MO; and
he also enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles. Funeral Service: Wednesday, May
22, 2013 @ 10 AM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by:
Larry Addison. Place of Burial: Rose Lawn Cemetery, Crystal City, MO.
Visitation: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 4 PM – 8 PM at
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements under the
direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. |
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Reverend Henry Garland Parrish, aka "G", age 57 entered
into rest Sunday, May 19, 2013 at St Louis University Hospital, St
Louis. He had served as Pastor at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Fletcher
for 4 years, a deacon at Sandy Baptist Church in Hillsboro and he was a
professional painter; he was involved in the prison ministry where he
was affectionately known as "Huskey Buffalo"; he enjoyed riding his
4-wheeler, running his rabbit dogs, spending time at the beach and he
loved people. Born November 5, 1955, in Henderson, North Carolina, to
the late Louis Henry and Mildred Garland (Shearin) Parrish. Survived by
his loving family which includes his wife of 23 years, Patricia Ann
(Jones) Parrish; step-daughter, Pamela Sue Crawford of Tulsa, OK;
brothers: Claude Allen Parrish of Kittrell, NC and Louis Cornell (Judy)
Parrish of Greenville, NC; sisters: Patricia P. Pulley of Kittrell, NC
and Carol Annette (Thomas) Bryant of Kittrell, NC. Funeral service to be
held on Tuesday, May 21, at 11am at Sandy Baptist Church in Hillsboro,
MO. Visitation from 9am-11am.Pastor David Wells and Pastor John Jones
will officiate service.Interment Sandy Baptist Cemetery. Donations
preferred to Oak Grove Baptist Church, 7622 Old State Road H, Fletcher,
MO 63030 |
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Dale Arthur Johnston, age 76 of Pevely (formerly of
Crystal City) entered into rest May 19, 2013 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson
in Crystal City. Mr Johnston was a member of Faith Baptist Church and a
graduate of the University of Missouri in Rolla. As a Ceramic Engineer
he worked in industry in engineering and management. He enjoyed hunting,
fishing and golfing. Born March 29, 1937, in DeSoto, to the late Fred
and Jeannette (Spencer) Johnston.
He is survived by his wife of 53
years, Barbara (Sims) Johnston; daughter, Jill (Andrew) Orlando of
Pevely; granddaughters: Taylor (Jacob) Massa and Morgan Orlando; and
great grandson, Luca Massa. He was preceded in death by his son, Grant
Sims Johnston, the former mayor of Crystal City and sister, Jean
Williams.
Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, May 22, 11:30am at Mahn
Twin City Chapel in Festus. Visitation Tuesday from 5-8pm. Interment
Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens.Reverend Matthew Culbertson will officiate
service.
Donations preferred to Faith Baptist
Church, 11835 County Road CC, Festus, MO 63028. |
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Reverend Henry Garland Parrish,
aka "G", age 57 entered into rest Sunday, May 19, 2013 at St Louis
University Hospital, St Louis. He had served as Pastor at Oak Grove
Baptist Church in Fletcher for 4 years, a deacon at Sandy Baptist Church
in Hillsboro and he was a professional painter; he was involved in the
prison ministry where he was affectionately known as "Huskey Buffalo";
he enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler, running his rabbit dogs, spending time
at the beach and he loved people. Born November 5, 1955, in Henderson,
North Carolina, to the late Louis Henry and Mildred Garland (Shearin)
Parrish. Survived by his loving family which includes his wife of 23
years, Patricia Ann (Jones) Parrish; step-daughter, Pamela Sue Crawford
of Tulsa, OK; brothers: Claude Allen Parrish of Kittrell, NC and Louis
Cornell (Judy) Parrish of Greenville, NC; sisters: Patricia P. Pulley of
Kittrell, NC and Carol Annette (Thomas) Bryant of Kittrell, NC. Funeral
service to be held on Tuesday, May 21, at 11am at Sandy Baptist Church
in Hillsboro, MO. Visitation from 9am-11am.Pastor David Wells and Pastor
John Jones will officiate service.Interment Sandy Baptist Cemetery.
Donations preferred to Oak Grove Baptist Church, 7622 Old State Road H,
Fletcher, MO 63030 |
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Terry A. Shepherd, Sr.,
Age: 63, passed away May
24, 2013 at his residence in De Soto, MO. He was a Warehouseman at
Georgia Pacific. Born July 1, 1949 in Annapolis, MO, he was the Son of
the late Thomas Albert and Grace (nee Castell) Shepherd. He is survived
by his Wife: Linda (nee Stephens) Shepherd, De Soto, MO, Children: Terry
(Whitney) Shepherd Jr., Herculaneum, MO; Frankie (Shelly) Shepherd,
Arnold, MO; Shannon (Jeff) Littrell, Festus, MO; Grace Davis, Hillsboro,
MO, Brothers & Sisters: Pam Roufs, Mapleton, KS; Mike (Betty) Shepherd,
Pullman, MI; Tyrone Shepherd, Holland, MI; Jeff Shepherd, Collinsville,
IL; Dathan Shepherd, MO; Half-Sister: Alberta Lawson, De Soto, MO
(preceded in death by brothers, Thomas Albert and Gary Steven Shepherd;
one sister, Myra Rita Webb;
brother-in-law, Buddy Roufs; and half-brother, Eugene Shepherd);
Grandchildren: Megan Wessels, Anthony Powell, Grant Shepherd, Ashyln
Powell, Trenton Davis, Dillon Davis, Breanna Davis and Holly Shepherd;
Great Grandchildren: Jayce Wessels. He was in the U.S. Army; and a Life
Member of VFW (Sr. Vice Commander); and a member of the Teamsters Local
682. Funeral Service: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 10:30 AM at
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated by: Rev. Cletus Reed.
Place of Burial: National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation:
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral
Home. |
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Carl T Moss,
69, of De Soto, MO passed away May 25, 2013, as an Inpatient at Mercy
Hospital Jefferson. He was a Cashier at Fish's Quick Shop for 22 years.
Born September 24, 1943 in Desoto, MO, he was a
Vietnam War in the Air Force. He
is survived by:
Friend, Carl Shields of Alton, MO;
Friends, Paula & Dennis Hawkins of De Soto, MO;
Friends, Loma & Gary Johnson of DeSoto, MO;
Sister, Teresa Bequette of Fertile, MO;
Sister, Alice {Robert} Koch of Desoto, MO;
Nieces & Nephews,
and preceded in death by:
Father, Charlie Moss, Mother, Sarah Margaret (Valle) Moss, Brother, Paul
Moss, Sister, Clista
Lambert, Sister, Pauline Sansoucie, Sister, Lucille Thost.
He was a people person, enjoyed old movies, comic books and taking care
of his dog (Scampy). He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic
Church. Fr. Alex Anderson will officiate. Service will be held at Mahn
Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel on Thursday, May 3, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.
Visitation is 10:00 am - 1:00pm. Interment will be at the Calvary
Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorial contribution can be made to: Adopt an
Angel, St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, 4th & Miller Street DeSoto,
Missouri 63020. |
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CPL Devin Joseph Scholl, age 24, of Camp Pendleton,
California (formerly of Festus) entered into rest Sunday, May 26, 2013
after an all-terrain vehicle accident in Perry County, Missouri. He was
a U.S. Marine trained as a motor transportation operator; he had served
in Afghanistan and was due to be discharged next month. He enjoyed
fishing, hunting, motorcycles, tractors, traveling, camping, floating,
football and spending time with family and friends. Born August 5, 1988,
in St Louis, MO, to Gregory Scholl of Fenton, MO and Michelle
(Daugherty) Scholl of Crystal City, MO. In addition to his parents he is
survived by grandparents: Oscar and Linda Scholl of Fenton, MO and
Bernice Daugherty of Imperial, MO; great grandmother, Verdie Ledbetter
of Godfrey, IL; sister, Alecia Scholl of Crystal City, MO; stepmother,
Jackie Scholl of Fenton, MO; fiance, Alex March of Cleveland, OH;
aunt,Jacinda Hayes of Pacific, MO; uncle, Mike Collins of Imperial, MO ;
nieces: Angelique, Maleaha and Charish; cousins: Kayla, Victoria and
Nathan; and aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles and numerous
cousins. Funeral services with full military honors was held on Friday,
May 31, at 10am at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Visitation was
Thursday from 4-8pm. Interment Scholl Cemetery in Wittenberg, Missouri.
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Mary C McHugh,
88, of Roodhouse, IL, passed away May 27, 2013 at her residence. She was
a Homemaker. She was born in West Moreland County, PA and is survived
by: Son, Michael John {Tina} McHugh of Alsey, IL; Daughter, Jennifer J.
{Steve Pape} Kuhlmann of De Soto, MO; Son, Kevin James McHugh of Fulton,
MO; Son, Hilary Jay McHugh of Las Vegas, NV; Daughter, Kathleen S.
{Annie Selcyn} McHugh of Sacramento, CA; Daughter, Mary E. {Rob Mailman}
McHugh of San Diego, CA; 20 grandchildren,19 Great-grandchildren, and
Sister, Cora Harrold of PA. She was preceded in death by: Father, Hilary
Brunot, Mother, Bertha {Walton} Brunot, Husband, Virgil E McHugh, Son,
Charles; Joseph McHugh, Daughter, Patricia M. Hahn, Brother, Hilary
Brunot, Brother, Felix Brunot, Brother, Charles Brunot, Brother, Sanson
Brunot, Sister, Betty Fry, Sister, Sally Hertzog. Member of the Red Hat
Ladies Club, enjoyed gardening, bird watching, crafts, watching westerns
and was a lifetime Cardinals fan. Fr. Jim Winzerling, Visitation will be
at
Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel
Monday, June 03, 2013 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and service will be at Mahn
Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel, Monday June 3, 2013 at 12:00 p.m.
Internment will be Jefferson Barracks Nat'l Cemetary,
2900 Sheridan Road, St Louis, MO 63125.
American Diabetese Association,St. Louis MO Office, 425 South Woods Mill
Rd, Town & Country, MO 63017 |
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Juanita M. (Sweeney) White, age 88, formerly of DeSoto,
entered into rest Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Festus Manor. She was a
homemaker and former member of Eagles Club of Arnold; she enjoyed
cooking, ceramics, sewing and crocheting. Born September 7, 1924, in
Silica, Missouri, to the late John Sweeney and Ruth (Welch)
Sweeney-McEwen. She is survived by her loving family which includes a
son, John (Alice) White of Festus; daughter, Maxine Woelich of Olympian
Village; grandchildren: John Hayden (Michelle) White II and Todd Woelich
of DeSoto; and great grandson, John B. White. In addition to her parents
she is preceded in death by her husband, Hayden C. White and sisters:
Geneva Williams and Novetta Reeve. In state on Monday, June 3 from
11am-1pm at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus. Procession to follow to
Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Crystal City. Donations preferred to
Next Step for Life, PO Box 97, Mapaville, MO 63065 |
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William "Tom" King III,
67, of DeSoto, MO, passed away May 31, 2013 in Crystal at Mercy Hospital
Jefferson city, MO. He was born in Pine Bluff, AR October 26, 1945. He
worked as a Blacksmith Welder with Union Pacific Railroad. He was a
Vietnam War veteran with the US Air Force. He is survived by his Wife,
Sharon {Nee Bradley} King of De Soto, MO; Brother, John H. {Cindy} King
of Cado Gap, AR; Sister, Judy Cook of Cabot, AR and preceded in death by
his Father, William T. King, Jr., and Mother, Mary E. {Nee Ragar} King.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, birdwatching, woodworking. He Loved the
Outdoors. He was a member of the Sunrise Baptist Church, Bonne Terre,
MO. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 04, 2013 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at
Mahn Funeral Home in De Soto, MO 63020. Service will be at Mahn DeSoto
Chapel Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 10:00 am. with internment at Peaceful
Ridge Cemetery. Brother, Paul Pope will officiate. Donations may be made
to Mercy Jefferson South Hospice, P.O. Box 350, Crystal City, MO 63019 |
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