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Clyde Austin Branson

Clyde Austin Branson

Jan 2, 2014

Clyde A. Branson, age 88, of Owensville, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014, at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James.Clyde was born April 13, 1925 in Redbird, a son to the late Alfred and Thelma (Branson) Branson.Clyde proudly served in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Saginaw Bay during World War II where he earned a Silver Star...

Linda Michele Smith

Linda Michele Smith

Dec 24, 2013

Linda M. Smith, age 73, of Belle MO, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at the Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by her family.Linda was born January 22, 1940, in Rock Island, IL, a daughter to the late Robert E. Lee and Viva (Watkins) Lee. Linda graduated from Ritenour High School in 1959.On August 8, 1959, Linda was united...

Bertie A. Cochran

Bertie A. Cochran

Dec 21, 2013

Bertie Cochran, age 79, of Belle, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013, at her daughters residence surrounded by her family.Bertie was born September 25, 1934, in Nora, Virginia, a daughter to the late Ora and Vickie (McCoy) McCoy.Bertie was united in marriage to Almond Curtis Cochran in Nora, Virginia. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1990. Bertie was...

Harold "Harry" E. Rogers

Harold "Harry" E. Rogers

Dec 20, 2013

Harold "Harry" E. Rogers, age 74, of Owensville, formerly of Belle, passed away December 20, 2013 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.Harry was born on October 9, 1939, in Belle, to Charles James and Gladys (Southard) Rogers. He is survived by one sister, Ruby Rogers Martin of near Cape Girardeau, Mo. and several cousins, nieces, nephews.Harry is preceded...

Norman "Gus" R. Drewel

Norman "Gus" R. Drewel

Dec 20, 2013

Norman R. (Gus) Drewel, age 79, of Belle, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James. Norman was born November 16, 1934 in Belle, a son to the late Charles and Flora (Aytes) Drewel.In 1952, Norman graduated from Belle High School where he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. He went on to serve in...

James H. Tipton

James H. Tipton

Dec 10, 2013

James H. Tipton, age 86, of Bristow, OK and formally of Dixon, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013.Visitation for James will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. at Sassmann's Chapel in Belle.A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Sassmann's Chapel in Belle. A full obituary...

Tonia Regina Spurgeon

Tonia Regina Spurgeon

Dec 8, 2013

Tonia R. Spurgeon, age 47, of Union, formerly of Belle, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013, at her residence with her family by her side.Tonia was born November 28, 1966, in Rolla, a daughter to Edward Eugene and Betty Sue (Haines) Shockley. Edward preceded his daughter in death in 1994. .On March 31, 1993, Tonia was united in marriage to...

Vera (Picker) Dreysse

Vera (Picker) Dreysse

Nov 29, 2013

Vera (Picker) Dreysse, age 92, of Prattville, Alabama, formerly of Summerfield, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013, at Crowne Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Montgomery, Alabama.Vera was born October 26, 1921, in Summerfield, Mo., a daughter to the late Bennie John and Ethel Arwilda (Clark) Picker. On September 13, 1941, Vera was united in marriage to Harold "Red" A....

Donna Marie Gehlert

Donna Marie Gehlert

Nov 28, 2013

Donna Marie Gehlert, age 67, of Belle passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla. Donna was born August 19, 1946, in St. Louis to parents Homer and Melvina Moore.On October 16, 1976, she was united in marriage to Edward Lee Gehlert in Bland, Missouri. He preceded her in death on September 28, 2001.Donna...

Roy Simpson

Roy Simpson

Nov 14, 2013

Roy Simpson, age 64, of Belle, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013, at his home.Roy was born December 24, 1948 in Dixon, MO a son to the late Leo and Irene (Long) Simpson. Roy began life in a farmhouse in rural Missouri on a snowy Christmas eve. He grew up on farms and helped his father and mother put food...

Opal Talitha Jannick

Opal Talitha Jannick

Nov 13, 2013

Opal T. Jannick, age 100 years 4 months and 26 days of Bland, passed away November 13, 2013, at Frene Valley Healthcare Center in Owensville. Opal was born June 18, 1913, at Byron, MO, a daughter to the late Robert Ira and Flora Talitha (Branson) Thompson. . On August 10, 1935, Opal was united in marriage to Henry Fred Jannick,...

Jack George Delanois

Jack George Delanois

Nov 10, 2013

Jack G. Delanois, Sr., age 79, of Belle, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013, at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Memorial Hospital in Columbia.Jack was born January 24, 1934, in Garden City, Michigan, a son to the late Jack Joseph and Lulu (Bishop) Delanois.Jack served as a tank driver for the Army during the Korean War. He received many medals...

Mary Elizabeth Skouby

Mary Elizabeth Skouby

Oct 25, 2013

Mary E. Skouby, age 88, of Ellisville, Mo and formerly of Bland, passed away, Friday, October 25, 2013, at the Mercy Hospital in Washington.Mary was born, August 31, 1925, in Bland, a daughter to the late William Charles and Ethel Eller (Farris) Roskowske.Mary was a graduate of Bland High School.On February 23, 1945, Mary was united in marriage to John...

Martin J. Broadhurst

Martin J. Broadhurst

Oct 24, 2013

Martin J. Broadhurst, age 70, formally of St. Louis, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013, at his home in Bland.Martin was born October 10, 1943, in Hickman, Kentucky to the late William Broadhurst and Coren Jones. On September 12, 1992, Martin was united in marriage to Mildred Ware in Belle, Mo. She survives of the home.Martin was a resident of...

Mildred Sophia Crutsinger

Mildred Sophia Crutsinger

Oct 19, 2013

Mildred S. Crutsinger, age 89, of Belle, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013, at the Gasconade Manor Nursing Home in Owensville.Mildred was born September 16, 1924, in Osage County, a daughter to the late John W. and Edna (Roesner) Runge. On January 27, 1947,Mildred was united in marriage to Glen W. Crutsinger.He preceded her in death.Mildred worked at the International...

Dakotah M. "Kody" Kearns

Dakotah M. "Kody" Kearns

Oct 16, 2013

"When he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars and he will make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garrish sun " Scene Two Romeo and Juliet ShakespeareAnd so it is that we will be ever more in love with...

Larry D. "Cotton" Walters

Larry D. "Cotton" Walters

Oct 12, 2013

Larry "Cotton" Walters, age 64, of Bland, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013, at his home in Bland surrounded by his family and friends.Larry was born September 13, 1949, in Cypress, Illinois, a son to the late Arle Walters and Mable (Hassler) Walters. On December 2, 1968, Larry was united in marriage to Sandy Stradford in Belle. From this union...

Robert Lee Rogers

Robert Lee Rogers

Oct 10, 2013

Robert Lee Rogers, age 77, of Owensville, formerly of Belle, passed away October 10, 2013 at Frene Valley Healthcare South in Owensville where he made his home since July 21, 2010.Robert was born on November 20, 1935, in Belle, to Charles James and Gladys (Southard) Rogers. He is survived by one brother, Harry Rogers of Owensville; one sister, Ruby Rogers...

Arvel D. "Sonny" Thompson

Arvel D. "Sonny" Thompson

Oct 8, 2013

Arvel "Sonny" Thompson, age 79, of Belle died on October 8, 2013 at Gasconade Manor Nursing Home in Owensville.Arvel was born January 14, 1934, in Belle to the late Dollie (Litton) and Arvel Milton Thompson. Arvel graduated from Belle High School in 1952. On February 24, 1962, Arvel was united in marriage to Wilma Enke at the Evangelical Reform Church...

Doris M. Woolley

Doris M. Woolley

Oct 4, 2013

Doris M. Woolley, age 81, of New Florence, formerly of Belle, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013 at the SSM St Joseph's West Hospital in Lake St. Louis.Doris was born May 15, 1932, in Belle, a daughter to the late Paul and Eva (Lorts) Drewel.Doris was a 1950 graduate of Belle High School.On April 21, 1951, Doris was united in...

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