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Carole Sue Cole
May 15, 2021
Carole Sue Cole, of Bland, Mo., was born March 30, 1940. She died on May 15, 2021, at the age of 81.
Sue is preceded in death by her husband, Wayman Eugene Cole, and her parents, Ralph and Mildred Branson. She leaves behind her sons, Larry Basham and wife Becky, and Loren Basham and wife Lenice, as well as her...
Shelby Jane "Janie" Snitker
May 14, 2021
Shelby Jane “Janie” Snitker, age 79, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Mercy
Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,
and friend, she was surrounded by loved ones as she took her last breath - a true testament to
the devotion that was reciprocated by all lucky enough to be loved by...
Joan M. Damm
May 9, 2021
Joan M. (Wright) Damm, of Cuba/Bland MO passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence on May 9, 2021 at the age of 76.
She was Born October 10, 1944 in Rushville IN, a daughter to James M Wright and Virginia H. (Baumgartner) Wright of Fort Wayne, IN.
She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Damm on March 17, 1976...
Aubrey Wayne Harris
May 7, 2021
Aubrey Wayne Harris, age 92, of Belle, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at home on his farm near Belle.
Wayne was born January 7, 1929, in Illinois Bend, Texas, a son to the late Israel Floyd and Francis Bell (Wilkins) Harris.
He was a 1946 graduate of Whitesboro High School, in Whitesboro, Texas. Following high school, Wayne proudly served...
Melody Ann Schaefferkoetter
May 3, 2021
Melody Ann Schaefferkoetter, age 55, of Belle passed away Monday, May 3, 2021.
She was born March 16, 1966, in Washington, a daughter to the Calvin and Joyce (Huether) Schaefferkoetter. Joyce preceded her in death and Calvin survives of his home.
Melody was a 1984 graduate of Bland High School and received her associates degree from Linn Tech...
Paul V. Hotsenpiller
Apr 27, 2021
Paul Hotsenpiller, age 60 of Belle passed away April 27, 2021.
Paul was born in St. Charles, Missouri, a son to George and Mary (Kammerich) Hotsenpiller.
Paul was united under God in Marriage to Rita Hotsenpiller, who preceeded him in death on July 3, 2018.
In addition to his parents, Paul is survived by one brother, Kenny Hotsenpiller, and his...
Patricia Jean Vandegriffe
Apr 14, 2021
Patricia Jean Vandegriffe, age 67, of Belle passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at her residence near Belle.
Patricia was born September 30, 1953, a daughter to Leon Henry and Bonnie Jean (Bracht) Tuepker. Leon preceded her in death and Bonnie survives of her home.
Patricia moved to the Belle area as a child and was a 1971 graduate of...
Shelby Lee Martin
Apr 14, 2021
Shelby Lee Martin, age 67, of Belle passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
He was born July 22, 1953, in Belle, a son to the late Raymond and Lillian Fay (Berry) Martin.
Shelby was a lifelong area resident and 1972 graduate of Belle High school. He was a member of the Vienna Church of Christ where he served as a deacon....
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...
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