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Tommy Ray Lingo
Apr 11, 2021
Tommy Ray Lingo, age 68, of Bland passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on November 25, 1952 in Boonville, a son to the late Tom and Lorene (Maupin) Lingo, Sr.
Tom attended Linn High School and entered the United States Air Force in 1972 serving during the Vietnam War.
On January 20, 1979...
Arthur Wayne Padgett, Sr.
Mar 30, 2021
Arthur Wayne Padgett, Sr., age 74, of Belle passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.
Arthur was born November 15, 1946, in St. Louis County, a son to the late Kineth and Stella (Travis) Padgett.
On August 22, 1964, Arthur was united in marriage to Charlotte Thornsbrough in Tijuana, Mexico. Charlotte survives...
Steve K. Herron
Mar 26, 2021
Steve Herron, age 66, of Belle passed away Friday, March 26, 2021.
Steve was born April 22, 1954, in Rolla, a son to the late Fred and Jewel (Phillips) Herron.
He was a lifelong area resident and a 1972 graduate of Belle High School.
Steve retired from Chrysler in Fenton where he had been an assembly line worker.
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Sherry Pauline McCoy
Mar 25, 2021
Sherry Pauline McCoy, age 75, of Bland passed away on March 25, 2021.
She was born on July 11, 1945 in Marshall, a daughter to the late Paul and Mary (Overley) Ross.
Sherry was a 1963 graduate of Marshall High School. She spent her later years living in Hermitage, before taking her final residence in Bland.
During Sherry’s early career...
Donald Gene Cook
Mar 16, 2021
Donald G. Cook, age 47, of Belle passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab facility.
Donald was born June 14, 1973, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Hamilton Eugene and Sharron (Keller) Cook.
He was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Belle High School.
Donald had been employed at...
William "Bill" Tecumseh Francis
Mar 11, 2021
William “Bill” Tecumseh Francis, age 90, of Belle passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family.
Bill was born August 31, 1930, in rural Osage County, a son to the late Ira and Alta (Griffith) Francis.
Bill was a lifelong area resident and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean...
Gilbert Paul Becklin
Mar 4, 2021
Gilbert “Gil” P. Becklin, age 93 of Belle passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his residence.
Gilbert was born January 17, 1928 in Cambridge, Minnesota, the second of seven children born to the late Paul Reuben and Harriet (Oman) Becklin.
Following his 1946 graduation from Cambridge High School, Gilbert enlisted in the United States Air Force. As a Sgt.,...
Christine "Chrissy" C. Basham
Feb 24, 2021
Christine “Chrissy” Basham, age 54, of Belle passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
Chrissy was born January 1, 1967, in St. Louis, a daughter to Charles “Chuck” and Brenda (Stubblefield) Keating. Chuck preceded her in death and Brenda survives of her home.
She was a 1985 graduate of Belle High School and...
David Allen Grubbs
Jan 22, 2021
David Allen Grubbs, age 75, of Belle and formally of St. Louis passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla.
He was born February 16, 1945, in Hayti, a son to the late Alvia and Mellie (Wilkerson) Grubbs.
On October 31, 1987, he was united in marriage to Suzanne Valentine at the Tabernacle Baptist church in...
Donna Sue Thurmond
Jan 19, 2021
Donna Sue Thurmond, age 74, of Bland passed away on January 19, 2021 at the Stonebridge of Hermann Nursing Facility.
She was born on July 6, 1946 to the late Milford and Dora (Nevills) Loyd. She was one of twelve children born to this union.
On June 16, 1973 she was united in marriage to Franklin Edward Thurmond in Union....
Christopher Michael Wright
Jan 17, 2021
Christopher Michael Wright, formerly of Belle, was born August 24, 1976, a son of Terra (Woolley) Wright and Larry Basham. He died Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Lincoln County, MO at the age of 44.
Chris was raised by his grandparents, Harold “Wimp” and Virginia Woolley of Belle. He was a 1994 graduate of Belle High School where he was...
Mary Alverta Dishman
Jan 14, 2021
Mary Alverta Dishman, age 78 of Marshfield, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family and blessed by God’s gift of a beautiful sunrise.
Alverta was born July 8, 1942, in Kellyville, Oklahoma, a daughter to the late William “Bill” and Jessie (Young) McNish.
Alverta attended school in Fordland, earned her GED and her...
Gary Dean Perkins
Jan 13, 2021
Gary Dean Perkins, age 68, of Bland, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Stonebridge (Frene Valley) Nursing facility at Owensville of complications from Covid.
Gary was born July 30, 1952, in Drake, Missouri, a son to the late Virgil and Edna (Southard) Perkins.
Gary’s well-being was overseen by his loving mother, Edna, then his sister Shirley Rector with the...
Wendell Ray Shockley
Jan 11, 2021
Wendell Ray Shockley, 88, Bland MO died Monday January 11, 2021 Frene Valley - Owensville, MO after a recent fall and other complications in addition to COVID.
Wendell was born December 26, 1932 near Vichy, MO, the son of Jesse and Ida (Pohl) Shockley. After graduating Belle High School 1950, he began working for the Western Electric Company prior to...
Kem Allyn Steiner
Jan 11, 2021
Kem Allyn Steiner, age 63, of Jefferson City, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021.
He was born November 15, 1957, Washington, MO, a son to the late Erlene (Drewel) Steiner.
Kem attended Bland High School where he graduated top of his class as valedictorian in 1976.
On September 19, 1981, he was united in marriage to Kelley Uffmann in Bland,...
Edrie Marie Jett
Jan 3, 2021
Edrie Marie Jett, age 94, of St. Louis, and formerly of Belle, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Gasconade Manor in Owensville.
She was born March 7, 1926, in Summerfield, a daughter to the late Robert E. and Emma (Hafner) Shanks. She was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ as a child.
On March 2, 1946...
Samuel "Sam" W. Demos
Jan 1, 2021
Samuel “Sam” W. Demos, age 60, of Belle, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born February 4, 1960, in St. Louis, a son to the late John and June (Keiser) Demos.
Sam was a 1978 graduate of Hazelwood High School. Following high school, Sam went to work with his father in...
Leah Geraldine "Gerry" Miller
Dec 26, 2020
Leah Geraldine “Gerry” Miller, 87, passed away peacefully at University Hospital in Columbia on December 26, 2020. Her husband, son, and daughter were blessed to have been able to spend time at her side on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Gerry was born April 8, 1933, in St. Louis to Glenn and Mayme (Hassler) Sullinger. She married William David “Bill”...
Benjamin Franklin Smith, II
Dec 26, 2020
Benjamin “Ben” F. Smith II, age 64, of Belle, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.
He was born June 15, 1956, in Galesburg, Il, a son to the late Benjamin Franklin Smith, Sr. and Sylvia (Longcor) Smith.
Ben graduated from Peoria High School and received his associate’s degree in Diesel...
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