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Vernon A. Michel
Dec 6, 2023
Vernon A. Michel, age 88, of Bland, passed away on December 6, 2023 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan.
He was born on March 14, 1935, in Fuersville, a son to the late Arnold and Josephine (Rohel) Michel.
On August 11, 1956 he was united in marriage to Joann Cautrell at the Bland Baptist Church....
Wanda "Shug" M. Thomas
Nov 25, 2023
Wanda Mae “Shug” Thomas was called home into the loving arms of God on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was a resident of Gasconade Manor and passed away peacefully in her sleep.
Shug was born Wanda Mae on October 4, 1935, to her parents John and Christene (Withouse) Shanks. Her mother sadly passed away just 7 weeks...
Buddy D. Cook
Nov 5, 2023
Buddy Dean Cook, 82, departed from this life on November 5, 2023 in Columbia, MO. Born to Bennie and Ruby (Jett) Cook on January 18, 1941, Buddy was reared in the Belle area. Earlier in life, Buddy spent much time with his paternal grandparents, Martin and Josephine (Duke) Cook, who were like a second set of parents to him.
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Rick Robertson
Oct 25, 2023
Rick Robertson, age 66, of Vichy, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his home in Vichy.
He was born on February 16, 1957, to Charles and Janet (Branson) Robertson in Rolla, Missouri.
He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Spring Creek Baptist Church in Rolla, Missouri.
Rick...
Vivian R. Spurgeon
Oct 25, 2023
Vivian Rea Spurgeon, age 97, of Belle, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
Vivian was born February 26, 1926, in Osage County, a daughter to the late George and Nannie (Monroe) Kemple.
On November 23, 1944, she was united in marriage to Milford Paul Spurgeon. They enjoyed 71 years together. Milford preceded her in death in 2016.
Vivian...
Bart Adam McDaniel
Oct 23, 2023
Bart Adam McDaniel passed from this place to the arms of our Heavenly Father on October 23, 2023.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Kevin McDaniel and his parents, Bert and Mary McDaniel.
He has one son, Jonathan McDaniel and a daughter, Courtney McDaniel.
Bart also has 7 siblings who are going...
Bettie R. Green
Oct 23, 2023
Bettie R. Green, age 96, of Belle, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at Gasconade Manor in Owensville.
Bettie was born October 3, 1927, in Linn, a daughter to the late Frank V. and Bertha L. (Mantle) Butler.
Bettie was a lifelong area resident and attended Belle High School. She attended the R.L.D.S. Church in...
Berry D. Hance
Oct 10, 2023
Berry Darvin Hance, age 68, of Belle, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.
Berry was born June 19, 1955, in Rolla, a son to the late William Edward and Lula Mae (Chambers) Hance.
Berry was a longtime area resident and a 1973 graduate of Belle High School. He was a longtime...
Jenny Kaye Carpenter
Sep 30, 2023
Jenny Kaye Carpenter, age 75, of Bland, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Stonebridge of Owensville.
Jenny was born April 4, 1948, in Belle, a daughter to the late Glen and Camelia (Butler) Thompson.
Jenny was a longtime area resident and earned her high school degree in 1967. She was a member of the...
Charles Edward Creswell
Sep 21, 2023
Charles Edward Creswell, age 59, son, brother, uncle, husband, and father went to be with Jesus on September 21, 2023.
Charles was born in San Jose, California to Richard Creswell and Diane Moore. Charles attended Kelseyville Continuation High School in Kelseyville, Ca. He also attended college in Santa Clara, California, De Anzo College in Cupertino, California, Moberly Jr....
Donald L. Perkins
Sep 21, 2023
Donald Leroy Perkins, age 80, of Bland, passed away on September 21, 2023 at his home.
He was born on July 25, 1943, in Bland, a son to the late Virgil H. and Edna F. (Southard) Perkins.
On May 17, 1980 he was united in marriage to Audrey Reed in Belle. Audrey survives of the...
Jerry L. Shockley
Sep 20, 2023
Jerry L. Shockley, age 82, of Belle, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.
Jerry was born January 23, 1941, in Rolla, a son to the late John Edward and Veta May (Gibbons) Shockley.
Jerry was a longtime area resident. In 1960, Jerry joined the armed forces and proudly served...
James "Jim" Barbour Baldwin
Sep 14, 2023
James “Jim” Barbour Baldwin, Jr, age 84, of Belle, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his residence.
Jim was born December 21, 1938 in Front Royal Virginia, a son to the late James Barbour Baldwin, Sr and Margaurite (Elliott) Baldwin.
He graduated from High School in Warren County Virginia and following high school, proudly...
Herbert "Herb" James Detjen
Sep 14, 2023
Herbert “Herb” J. Detjen, age 81, of Bland passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his residence near Bland.
He was born on October 26, 1941 in Alton, Illinois, a son to the late John James and Gladys Rose (Huber) Detjen.
Her attended the St. Joseph in Manchester and the Maplewood Richmond Heights High...
Peter Steven Elrod
Sep 4, 2023
Peter Steven Elrod, age 69, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Barnes -Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Leasa.
Pete was born August 3, 1954, in Belle, a son to the late Clyde and Marjorie (Skouby) Elrod.
He was a 1972 graduate of Belle High School and...
Liana Elaine Podhorn
Sep 3, 2023
Liana Elaine Podhorn, age 64, of Belle, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023.
Liana was born August 25, 1959, in Jerseyville, Illinois and graduated in 1977 from Fort Zumwalt High School in St. Peters.
Liana lived for being a mother to not only her children but many other members of her family including neighbors and...
Henry Edward Stulce
Sep 2, 2023
Henry Edward Stulce, age 78, of Belle, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis.
Henry was born March 5, 1945, in Rosebud, a son to the late Charles and Mary A. (Stockton) Stulce.
Henry proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
On May...
Paris "Pat" Ruth Henley
Aug 28, 2023
Paris “Pat” Ruth Henley, 91, of Belle, passed away peacefully at Capital Region Medical Center on Monday, August 28, 2023. She had been a resident of Stonebridge Senior Living in Westphalia for the past 2 years.
Pat was born on August 26, 1932, to the late Rev. Roy C Jett and Gussie (Haines) Jett.
On February 10, 1951,...
Margaret Janiece Ridenhour
Aug 12, 2023
Margaret Janiece Ridenhour, age 89, of Belle, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Gasconade Manor in Owensville.
Janiece was born June 26, 1934, in Summerfield, a daughter to the late Leslie and Tillie (Woemmel) Ridenhour.
Janiece had been employed as a beautician in Belle and also worked in the banking industry for many years...
Verlee F. Backues
Aug 8, 2023
Verlee Fay Backues (Shockley), age 84, of Belle, entered unto eternal rest on Monday, August 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.
Verlee was born December 25, 1938, in Belle, Mo, a daughter of the late John Edward and Veta May (Gibbons) Shockley.
Verlee was a lifelong Belle resident and a 1956 graduate of...
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