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Linda Sue (Hicks) Rose
Jul 26, 2023
Linda Sue (Hicks) Rose, age 71, of Owensville, passed away on July 26, 2023 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.
She was born on December 29, 1951, in Belle, a daughter to the late Wade and Eunice (Glandon) Hicks.
Linda was a lifelong area resident. She had been employed with the Labor...
James Edward "Porky" McKinney
Jul 18, 2023
The Lord rejoiced and welcomed his faithful servant, James Edward “Porky” McKinney into his loving arms Tuesday morning, July 18, 2023.
Porky was born April 17, 1944 at home near Peavine as a 4 lb preemie to Clarence and Anna (Stratman) McKinney. He was the center of their whole world from day one. They later moved to a...
Candie Ann Malone
Jul 17, 2023
Candie Ann Malone, age 61, of Las Vegas, Nv. passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2023, at North Vista Hospital. Candie was born in St. Louis, Mo. on October 13, 1961, to the late George David Cathey and Mabel Eleanor Beyer. Candie was the youngest of 7 children.
Candie had two daughters, Mary Angela Malone and Brandy Lynn Martinez....
Floyd Clinton McKinney
Jul 9, 2023
Floyd Clinton McKinney, age 96, of Belle, passed away Sunday Morning, July 9, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born November 22, 1926, in rural Maries county, a son to the late Everette and Susie (Cox) McKinney.
On July 16, 1949, Floyd was united in marriage to Ruth Alma Green. From this...
Walter Eugene Nie
Jun 23, 2023
Walter E. Nie, age 90, of Belle, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at the St. James Veteran’s Home.
Walter was born May 7, 1933, in Maries County, a son to the late Walter Joseph and Talytha Pauline (Woemmel) Nie.
Walter was a lifelong area resident and a 1951 graduate of Belle High School. Following...
Thomas Allen Elrod, Sr.
May 31, 2023
Thomas A. Elrod, Sr., age 93, of Belle, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
Tom was born February 10, 1930, on the Bent Elrod Homestead in Maries County which was established in 1840, a son to the late Allen Boney and Annie Belle (Whalen) Elrod. Annie passed away 10 days...
Kamron R. Picard
May 24, 2023
Kamron R. Picard (Turner), age 17, of Belle, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at his home.
Kamron was born September 30, 2005, in St. Louis, a son to Brenda (Wilcox) and Frankie Turner.
Kamron attended Belle High School and had just finished his sophomore year. He was a good student and took welding, something he...
Billy "Bill" G. Strain
May 11, 2023
Billy “Bill” G. Strain, age 73, of O’Fallon and formerly of Belle, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Clarendale of St. Peters Assisted Living facility.
Bill was born June 14, 1949, in Summerfield, a son to the late Harold Clifton and Ruby Louise (Johnson) Strain.
Bill attended the Summerfield school through the 8th...
Edna Mae Brown
May 7, 2023
Edna Mae Brown, age 93, peacefully went to Heaven on Sunday, May 7th, 2023 surrounded by family. Edna will be missed by all that knew her.
Edna Mae was born December 27, 1929 in Belle to the late Ray and Ada Jett. She graduated from Belle High School in May of 1947.On May 17, 1947, Edna was united...
Joy M. Butler
May 5, 2023
Joy Marlene Butler gained her angel wings on May 5th, 2023, after a short stay in the hospital following an unexpected medical emergency during an outpatient procedure.
Joy was born November 25, 1952, in Detroit Michigan to the late James Otis Bunch & Muriel Rose Hunter. On July 29th, 2006, she married her longtime companion, Kenneth Ray...
Vincent Dean Woolley, Sr.
May 1, 2023
Vincent Dean Woolley, Sr., age 71, of Belle, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.
Vincent was born December 24, 1951, in Belle at Dr. Schnalles office, a son to the late Lloyd and Mildred (Gieck) Woolley.
Vincent was a lifelong area resident and a 1970 graduate of Belle High...
Tammy M. (Casey) Heidbreder
Apr 30, 2023
Tammy Marie (Casey) Heidbreder, age 49, of Lebanon, and formerly of Belle, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital.
She was born November 19, 1973, in Rolla, a daughter to the late Kenneth Casey and Adatha Crider (Casey). Adatha survives of her home.
Tammy was a 1992 graduate of...
Earnest "Ernie" C. Hale, Jr
Apr 25, 2023
Earnest “Ernie” C. Hale Jr., age 67, of Belle, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
Ernie was born January 28, 1956, in Vienna, a son of the late Earnest Clinton Hale Sr. and Nora (Belles) Hale. He was a lifelong area resident and a 1974 graduate of Belle High School. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church...
Kathy Jean Basham
Apr 22, 2023
Kathy Jean Basham, 72, of Belle, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on April 22, 2023.
Kathy was born on October 14, 1950 in Keokuk, Iowa, to Frances Sanders and the late Pete Mitchell.
Kathy married Bill Basham on August 9, 1986.
Kathy was an outstanding woman that made an impact...
James Harold Palmer
Apr 21, 2023
James Harold Palmer, age 61, of Belle, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at his residence.
He was born April 27, 1961, in Independence, a son to the late Oscar Leroy and Idress Claudine (Wilson) Palmer.
James was a 1979 graduate of Van Horn High School in Independence and attended Fort Scott Community College. He...
Billy Dean Cook
Apr 19, 2023
Billy Dean Cook, age 77, of Belle, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the University Hospital in Columbia.
Billy was born April 9, 1946, in Summerfield, a son to the late George and Dorothy (Walker) Cook.
Billy was a lifelong area resident and a 1964 graduate of Belle High School. He was a member...
Michael Matthew Buddemeyer
Apr 17, 2023
Michael Matthew Buddemeyer passed away April 17, 2023 at the Riverview Nursing Center in Mokane, Missouri.
Mike was born February 3, 1958, to the late Kenneth William Franklin and Agnes Mae (Glandon) Buddemeyer.
Mike was a lifelong resident of Bland. He worked mowing lawns and doing odd jobs. Mike knew nearly everyone in Bland, and...
Mildred A. Buehrlen
Apr 17, 2023
Mildred Ann Margaret Buehrlen, age 74, of Belle, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
Mildred was born May 8, 1948, in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Alfred and Henrietta (Holtmeyer) Schaffer.
On February 14, 1996 she was united in marriage to Johnie Buehrlen. Johnie...
Michael E. Bialczyk
Apr 16, 2023
Michael E. Bialczyk, age 59, of Belle, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his home.
Michael was born September 11, 1963, in Columbia, a son to the late Joseph William and Lydia Irene (Schabacker) Bialczyk.
Michael was a lifelong area resident and had worked as a concrete worker laying foundations and other work in...
Donald Lee Gilbert
Apr 16, 2023
Donald Lee “Smokey” Gilbert, age 74, of Belle, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his home.
Don was born January 16, 1949, in Lamar, a son to the late Bill and Betty (Bright) Gilbert.
He graduated from California High School.
On June 25, 1988 he was united in marriage to Janet Acker...
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