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LaVerne Shanks

LaVerne Shanks

Aug 30, 2021

LaVerne Marlene Shanks, age 86, of Highgate, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at the University of Columbia Hospital.

She was born February 26, 1935, in rural Jefferson County a daughter to the late Lee Fredrick and Kathryn Elizabeth (Sneedle) Schmelz.

She was a...

Velma Dodson

Velma Dodson

Aug 23, 2021

Velma Kathryn Dodson, age 80 of Bland, Mo passed away August 23, 2021 at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Kathryn was born February 26, 1941, in West Point, Tennessee, a daughter to the late James Thomas and Pearl Rose (Franklin) Luna.

On June 22, 1957, she...

Delores 'Wilma Perkins

Delores 'Wilma Perkins

Aug 23, 2021

Delores Wilma (Vincent) Perkins, age 85, of Belle, MO, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at MU Hospital. Delores was born October 9, 1935, at her home in Cooper Hill, MO, a daughter to the late Gilbert Joseph Vincent and Minnie Mina (Leach) Vincent. Her father preceded her in death in 1963, followed by her mother in 1964.Delores attended school...

Delores Perkins

Delores Perkins

Aug 23, 2021

Delores Wilma (Vincent) Perkins, age 85, of Belle, MO, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at MU Hospital.

Delores was born October 9, 1935, at her home in Cooper Hill, MO, a daughter to the late Gilbert Joseph Vincent and Minnie Mina (Leach) Vincent. Her father preceded her in death...

Elwood Runge

Elwood Runge

Aug 19, 2021

Elwood A. Runge, age 93, of Belle, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the Capital Region Medical Center.

Elwood was born April 23, 1928, in rural Osage county, a son to the late Henry “Smock” George and Mable Naomi (Hassler) Runge.

Elwood was a...

Gary Seba

Gary Seba

Aug 7, 2021

Gary Dewayne Seba, age 84, of Belle, formerly of St. Louis, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 in Springfield, MO.

Gary was born January 11, 1937 in Normandy, MO, a son to the late Clifford and Hazel (Hicks) Seba.

On July 27, 1956 Gary...

John Mahaney

John Mahaney

Aug 6, 2021

John T. Mahaney, age 74, of Belle departed this life on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 11:30 p.m. at the Harry S. Truman Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia surrounded by his loving siblings.

John was born February 21, 1947, at home near Vichy, a son to the late Ivan and Mae...

Loren Newbound

Loren Newbound

Jul 31, 2021

Loren Martin Newbound, age 66, of St. James passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his residence in St. James.

He was born March 17, 1955, in Rolla, a son to the late Bruce and Dolores (Seymour) Newbound.

Loren was a proud Marine Veteran,...

Batist 'Bruce" Bayhylle

Batist 'Bruce" Bayhylle

Jul 29, 2021

Batist “Bruce” Bayhylle, age 35, of Bland, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.

Bruce was born July 2, 1986 in Pawnee, Oklahoma. His father Arnold Hawk Bayhlle, precedes him in death and his mother Pamela survives of her home in Cushing...

Marion Ridenhour

Marion Ridenhour

Jul 28, 2021

Marion Oscar Ridenhour, age 76, of Jefferson City passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his home while being surrounded by all of his loving family.

He was born on November 13, 1944, in Rolla.  He was the son of Oscar and Verlee Ridenhour, who have both proceeded him in...

Ray Thomas

Ray Thomas

Jul 12, 2021

Ray Dean Thomas, age 66, of Bland passed away on July 12, 2021 at his home with his wife and family at his side.

He was born in East St. Louis, Illinois a son to the late Ray Jr. and Sara Edna (Miller) Thomas.

...

Dalia Tiede

Dalia Tiede

Jul 6, 2021

Dalia Marie Tiede, age 62, of Vichy passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla.

She was born July 13, 1958, in Arkansas, a daughter to the late Clarence and Opal (Gooden) Beer.

She was united in marriage to...

Oscar "Gene" Bunton

Oscar "Gene" Bunton

Jun 28, 2021

Oscar “Gene” E. Bunton, age 80, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at Stonebridge of Owensville.

He was born May 9, 1941 in Oak Hill, a son to the late Lee Oscar and Ella (Haines) Bunton.

On July 1, 1986 he was united in...

David Walters

David Walters

Jun 26, 2021

David G. Walters, age 70, of Belle passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the Phelps County Medical Center in Rolla.

He was born October 2, 1950, in Cypress, Illinois, a son to the late Arle and Alice (Hassler) Walters.

David was a 1968...

Peggy Lingo

Peggy Lingo

Jun 25, 2021

Peggy Lee Lingo, age 69, of Bland passed away June 25, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on February 27, 1952, in Hermann, a daughter to the late Charles and Billie Lee (Woody) Seidner.

On January 20, 1979, she was united in marriage to Tommy Ray...

Robert Westerhouse

Robert Westerhouse

Jun 25, 2021

Robert “Bob” L. Westerhouse, age 83, of Belle passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at his residence.

He was born November 6, 1937, in the Beaver Falls Township in Minnesota, a son to the late Samuel and Edith (Kinsinger) Westerhouse.

In January of 1964...

Shannon Shanks

Shannon Shanks

Jun 18, 2021

Shannon Dean Shanks, age 46 of Belle, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at his residence.

Shannon was born August 22, 1974, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Jimmy Shanks and Jeannie (Thompson) Haynes-Yochim who survives of St. Charles.

Shannon was a...

Timothy "Doc" L. Gehlert

Timothy "Doc" L. Gehlert

Jun 17, 2021

 

Timothy “Doc” Lewis Gehlert went to be with the Lord Thursday Morning June 17,2021 peacefully in his home at the age of 63. Tim was born on March 15, 1958 in Rolla, MO to Connie and Mary Dautenhaun Gehlert.

He married Bobbie Williams in 1981 and had 3 children. He was the proud Father of Abbie Gehlert Kinkaid w/...

Dannie L. Smith

Dannie L. Smith

Jun 16, 2021

 

Dannie Lane Smith, age 70, of Vienna passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia.

He was born January 2, 1951, in Belle, a son to the late Thurman R. and Grace Mildred (Barlish) Smith.

Dannie received his high school diploma from Linn and graduated from Linn Tech.

On January 10, 1970,...

James "Jim" Donald Zumwalt

James "Jim" Donald Zumwalt

Jun 2, 2021

James “Jim” Donald Zumwalt, age 86, of Belle passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his residence.

He was born August 8, 1934, in Moscow Mills, a son to the late James Samuel and Zelma Berniece (Wells) Zumwalt.

Jim was a graduate of Buchanan High School in Troy Missouri.

On November 8, 1968, Jim was united in marriage to...