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Carl William Daniels
Jan 31, 2026
Carl William Daniels, Jr., age 87, of Belle, passed away on January 31, 2026 at Stonebridge of Owensville.
Carl was born on December 2, 1938 in St. Louis, a son to the late Carl William and Hazel (Adams) Daniels.
He was a 1956 graduate St. James High School and a longtime area resident. Carl was a member of the First Christian Church...
Mary Ellen Newbound
Jan 30, 2026
Mary Ellen Newbound, age 79, of Belle passed away on January 30, 2026 at St. Mary’s SSM Health in Jefferson City.
Mary was born January 24, 1947 in Summerfield, a daughter to the late Joseph Carrell and Barbara Ellen (Terwilliger) Duke.
She was a 1964 graduate of Belle High School and a long-time member of the Belle First Baptist Church. Mary was...
Judy Kay Tripp
Jan 24, 2026
Judy Kay Tripp, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026 at her son’s home in Pacifica, California.
Judy was born January 13, 1944 in Belle, Missouri to Vada Josephine Mallow and Luther Clarence Cook.
After graduating from Belle High School in 1962, she started her career as an administrative secretary at Kingsford Charcoal. Judy loved the duties of her job...
Kenneth "Ken" Altemeyer
Jan 12, 2026
Kenneth “Ken” Altemeyer, age 80 of New Haven was called to eternal life on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home following a 6-year battle with cancer. During his battle he was assisted by many doctors, nurses and friends with loving care and acts of kindness for which the family is grateful.
Ken was born on November 4, 1945, in Washington,...
Evelyn Nevlee Smith
Jan 8, 2026
Evelyn Nevlee (Litton) Smith, aged 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Born to Taul and Floy Litton on July 17, 1935, Evelyn grew up near Cooper Hill, Missouri with her five siblings: Elmer, Clifford, Venita, Arnold Lee, and Rita. She married one of her childhood friends, Harold Smith, on August 14, 1954. He was the love of her...
Mildred Delores Rogers
Jan 7, 2026
Mildred Rogers, age 91, passed away on January 7, 2026 in Yardley, Pennsylvania. She was a longtime resident of Hazelwood, St. Charles, and, formerly Belle, Missouri.
Midred was born on December 4, 1934 in Belle, Missouri to the late Robert and Emma (Hafner) Shanks. Mildred had two brothers-Delmar Shanks and Charles Shanks, as well as three sisters-Edrie Jett, Ellen Richardson, and...
Bonnie Bernice Thenhaus
Jan 7, 2026
Bonnie Bernice Thenhaus (Haines) of Belle, Missouri passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born April 8, 1949, and graduated from Belle High School in 1967.
Bonnie loved music, whether she was singing or dancing. In high school, she sang in the chorus and earned the nickname “Bubbles” for her performance in a school production...
Peggy L. Halbert
Dec 25, 2025
Peggy Lou (Young) Halbert, age 81, passed away December 25, 2025 at her residence. She was born June 9, 1944, in Bland, to Victor and Ella (VonBehrens) Young.
Peggy was united in marriage to Tommy Pendlelton in August 1961 and from this union was blessed with two children, a daughter Penny Renae and a son Bryan Lee. She was later united...
Elinor A. Fleischmann
Dec 20, 2025
Elinor A. Fleischmann, age 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Belle on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Elinor was born August 11, 1928, an only child to the late Walter and Nora Skaggs. Her childhood was alternately spent on a farm near High Gate, Missouri and in Lansing, Michigan where her father was employed. During her high school years, the...
Henry Edward Flores
Dec 14, 2025
Henry Edward Flores, lovingly known as “Hank the Tank,” passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 20. He was born on February 16, 2005, and lived a life filled with joy, energy, and a heart that spoke louder than words.
Henry was an active tribal member of the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and proudly graduated from...
JoAnn Violet Creason
Dec 12, 2025
JoAnn Violet (Niederer) Creason, 84, of Belle was the epitome of a Godly woman with a servant’s heart. She had the ability to make every occasion special whether it was a linen table cloth and cloth napkins, special holiday dishes, a small gift or a short note to let you know she was thinking of you. She made everyone feel...
Roger Gale Durbin
Dec 11, 2025
Roger G. Durbin, age 80, of Bland, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Britt Tinnin Manor in Ellington, MO.
He was born on August 16, 1945, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Bernice Durbin. John Durbin helped Bernice raise Roger as his own son.
Roger enjoyed wheeling and dealing to make a living. Always on the go,...
Gerald Olin Mitchell
Dec 7, 2025
Gerald Olin Mitchell, age 92, of Belle passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at his residence surrounded by loving family.
Olin was born January 18, 1933, in Freedom, MO, a son to the late Willis and Era (Schwegler) Mitchell.
He was a lifelong area resident and a member of the Belle Community Church. Olin had also attended the Beulah Baptist Church and...
Robert "Bob" William Picker
Dec 3, 2025
Robert “Bob” William Picker, age 77 of Belle, was born April 2, 1948 at a farmhouse in Maries County, a son to the late Theodore “Tade” and Wilma (Robertson) Picker.
Bob was a lifelong area resident and a 1966 graduate of Belle High School. He had been employed at Belle Business Forms in Belle for over 20 years.
On September 22, 1967,...
Brian Richard Doss
Nov 23, 2025
In loving memory of Brian Richard Doss, 45, of Belle, Missouri, who was born on May 19, 1980, in Jefferson City to Sandy Muir and James “Moose” Doss. On leaving this world, Brian leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and service that will continue to echo in the lives of all who knew him.
Brian graduated from the University of...
Charlotte Marie Padgett
Nov 16, 2025
Charlotte M. Padgett, age 78, of Belle passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at her residence surrounded by family.
Charlotte was born August 18, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, a daughter to the late Willard “Bob” and Meridith June (Welch) Thornsbrough.
On August 22, 1964, Charlotte was united in marriage to Arthur Wayne Padgett, Sr. in Tijuana, Mexico. Arthur preceded her in...
James "Jim" Kenneth King
Nov 7, 2025
James “Jim” Kenneth King, 80 of Belle, passed away Friday November 7, 2025 at his residence.
Jim was born June 20, 1945 in Stockton, California, a son to the late James Kenneth and Florence Elizabeth (Hill) King.
He was a 1964 graduate of Warwick Veteran Memorial High School in Warwick, RI. Following high school, Jim proudly served his country in the United...
Nora Janet "Jan" Abernathy
Nov 5, 2025
Janet “Jan” Abernathy, age 76, of Bland, passed away on November 5, 2025 at her residence.
She was born on May 18, 1949, in Washington, one daughter of seven children born to the late Dora Elvin and Flora Fanny (Willson) Humphrey.
Jan was a 1967 graduate of Union High School and attended the East Central College in Union where she studied horticulture....
Rocky D. Branson
Oct 25, 2025
Rocky Dewayne Branson, age 67, passed away October 25, 2025 at Capital Regional Medical Center from pneumonia. Rocky was born on June 23, 1958. He was the son of Quilas Thomas Clinton (“Q.T.”) Branson and Ruby Mae Branson (née Robertson) of Belle, Missouri and the brother of Joyce Ann Waggoner, who all preceded him in death.
Rocky married Tammy Martin on...
Marilyn L. Michel
Oct 24, 2025
Marilyn Louise (Arns) Michel, child #4 of #11 born to John and Shirley Arns, gained her wings to join her mom and dad, in heaven along with her siblings John Arns, Kathy Arns, Michelle Williams, and Cheryl Holmes.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 40 years Sam Michel; son Dwayne (Carrie) Gruper; step children Leah and Jason Michel; 4 grandchildren,...
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