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Ronald "Bill" Moreland

Ronald "Bill" Moreland

Oct 3, 2025

Ronald L. “Bill” Moreland, age 78, of Belle, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at Stonebridge of Owensville.

Bill was born February 24, 1947, in Lanes Prairie, a son to the late Grady and Nellie (Chambers) Moreland.

He was a longtime member of the Belle First Christian Church and a 1965 graduate of Belle High School. Following high school, Bill proudly served...

Lynn Edwin Ridenhour

Lynn Edwin Ridenhour

Sep 30, 2025

Lynn Edwin Ridenhour, age 82, of Eldon and formerly of Belle, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.

Lynn was born June 18, 1943, in Linn, a son to the late Harry Edwin and Gertha Lorene (Owens) Ridenhour.

He was a 1962 graduate of Belle High School, attended East Central JR College in Union,...

Rita Lynn Potts

Rita Lynn Potts

Sep 22, 2025

Rita Potts, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver to many, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at the age of 65.

She was born on March 12, 1960, a daughter to the late Marion Joe and Mildred Edith (Cahill) Haines.

Rita lived a life marked by faith, service, and love. Known for her warm spirit and generous heart, she devoted herself...

Linda L. Doss

Linda L. Doss

Sep 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Linda Lou Doss May 5, 1948 – September 14, 2025 Linda Lou Doss, 77, of Belle, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, surrounded by the loved ones of her family. 

Born on May 5, 1948, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, to Lina Daubert. Linda’s life was a beautiful blend...

Pamela D. Bryant

Pamela D. Bryant

Sep 13, 2025

Pamela Dean Bryant, age 59, of Rich Fountain, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Pam was born November 11, 1965 in Kirkwood, Mo, a daughter to the late Richard Allen Parrett and Barbara Sue Parrett. Barbara survives of her own home.

She had been an area resident since 1997 and had been employed at Brown Shoe in Dixon when she was...

Tamara C. Iler

Tamara C. Iler

Sep 1, 2025

Tamara Cheryl Iler (Samuel) 62, Born 6/23/1963 and passed 9/1/2025 at Rock Point Nursing Center in Birch Tree, Missouri after a short battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her father and stepmother, Charles and Ollie Samuel, by her mother, Lucretia White, two sisters, Denny Sue Samuel and Constance Smith. She is survived by her brother, Steven Collins and...

Dorothy Marie Rieke

Dorothy Marie Rieke

Aug 18, 2025

Dorothy Marie Rieke, age 75, of Belle, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on August 18, 2025. She was born on June 27, 1950, in Washington, Missouri, to the late Victor and Alice (Scego) Havelka.

Dorothy was a devoted member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Belle, where her strong faith and commitment to fellowship were guiding forces in her...

Harvey E. Rodrick

Harvey E. Rodrick

Jul 14, 2025

Harvey Esco Rodrick, of Belle, passed away on July 14, 2025.

He was born on February 23, 1936, in Martin County, Indiana, a son to the late Willard and Mabel (Survance) Rodrick.

He and his wife Orlen were together for over 62 years. Orlen survives of the home.

Harvey worked at the Gypsum Company after school until he was drafted into the Army....

Ellen May Spencer

Ellen May Spencer

Jul 9, 2025

Ellen May Spencer, of Westphalia and formerly of Belle, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Stonebridge of Westphalia.

Ellen was born September 30, 1952 in Jefferson City, a daughter to the late Calvin I. and Vernetta E. (Bialczyk) Barton.

Ellen attended the Metro Business College in Jefferson City, the East Central College in Union, and Lincoln University in Jefferson City. Ellen...

Henry George Rehmert

Henry George Rehmert

Jul 8, 2025

Henry George Rehmert, Sr., age 75, of Owensville, passed away on July 8, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.

He was born on May 26, 1950, in Bland, a son to the late William Raymond and Esther Mary (Price) Rehmert.

Henry served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a longtime area resident. He was...

K. Elaine Jeoffroy

K. Elaine Jeoffroy

Jul 3, 2025

Kathleen Elaine Jeoffroy, 85 of Belle, was born April 9, 1940 on a farm near Summerfield, Missouri, to the late A.C. and Oma (Mittelhauser) Fleischmann. She was called into the arms of the Lord on July 3, 2025 at St. Mary’s hospital in Jefferson City.

On October 18, 1958 she was united in marriage to Clyde F. Jeoffroy. Of this union...

Charles Ricky "Rick" Montcalm

Charles Ricky "Rick" Montcalm

Jun 25, 2025

Charles Ricky “Rick” Montcalm, age 63 of Potosi, Mo, formerly of Owensville, passed away at the Potosi Mo hospital, June 25, 2025.

Rick was born September 17, 1961, in Rolla, Mo, to Charles and Mary (Crider) Montcalm. Rick enjoyed gardening, riding his Harley, grilling all his favorite meats, fresh vegetables out of his garden, making his own stuffing and baking the...

Wayne Rogers

Wayne Rogers

Jun 16, 2025

Wayne Rogers, age 95, of St. Charles and Hazelwood, Missouri and formerly of Cooper Hill, Missouri passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.

Wayne was born April 29, 1930, in Cooper Hill, a son to the late Nora May (Jett) Rogers. He was the youngest of five brothers – Harvey, Gene, Olin and Orville.

Wayne was a...

Virginia "Ginny" S. Lee

Virginia "Ginny" S. Lee

Jun 14, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” S. Lee, age 85, of Bland, passed away June 14, 2025 at Phelps Health in Rolla.

She was born on March 11, 1940, in Rolla, a daughter to the late Lloyd V. Hawkins and Ruby C. (Ammerman) Hawkins.

She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Belle where she taught Sunday school and helped out cooking...

Noah Alonzo Cantlon

Noah Alonzo Cantlon

May 23, 2025

Noah Alonzo Cantlon, age 23, of Gerald, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025.

Noah was born November 23, 2001, in Rolla, a son to Frank Brian and Elizabeth (Basham) Cantlon.

Noah was great at working on motorcycles and loved driving and riding them. He lived life a bit on the edge and he definitely had the need for speed when it came...

Sheila M. Thomas

Sheila M. Thomas

May 23, 2025

Sheila May Thomas, age 54, of Belle passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Sheila was born July 13, 1970, in Rolla, a daughter to Emory and Sharon (Carter) Hicks.

She was a 1988 graduate of Belle High School and a longtime member of Liberty Church of Christ. Sheila had been employed at Mace’s Supermarket for...

Ronald Dean Gehlert

Ronald Dean Gehlert

May 22, 2025

Ronald Dean Gehlert, age 86, of Bland passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Stonebridge of Owensville.

Ronald was born August 5, 1938, in Belle, a son to the late John Edward and Laura Ida (Danuser) Gehlert.

Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a longtime member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Cooper Hill.

On...

Ester Rose Waggoner

Ester Rose Waggoner

May 2, 2025

Ester Rose Waggoner was born on January 11, 1931. She was the daughter of Ernest Lucien Breuil and Odessa May Breuil (née Schmale) of Neosho, Missouri, U.S.A.

Ester is survived by her son, Don Waggoner (Salem, OR), and her sister Virginia Seward (Newtonia, MO). Ester has three grandchildren: Jamie Waggoner (Auburn, AL), Jennifer Dunnigan (Salem, OR), and Orie Waggoner (Salem, OR)....

Albert N. Fleming

Albert N. Fleming

Apr 24, 2025

Albert N. Fleming, age 79, of Gerald, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

Albert was born July 11, 1945, on Saint Martin Island, a son to the late Emanuel and Margaretta Fleming.

Albert graduated chef school as a young man and worked in the culinary arts for 50 years. He had worked at various restaurants in Texas,...

Mary Jo Lavina Buenemann

Mary Jo Lavina Buenemann

Apr 22, 2025

Mary Jo Buenemann passed away on April 22, 2025. Born in Des Moines, IA on October 26, 1937, she is preceded in death by husband Morris Buenemann, Sr. and parents Joseph and Bertie Kapfer. Mary Jo was the beloved wife of Morris, the loving mother of Morris, Jr. (Barbara), Pamela and Christine (Lawrence), and the proud grandmother of Ryan, Jason,...