Obituaries

Obituaries

Henry "Eddie" Rushing

Henry "Eddie" Rushing

Mar 7, 2019

Henry Edward Rushing also known by family and friends as “Eddie”, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the age of 52. Eddie was born on July 13, 1966 in Alton, Illinois, a son of the late Gerald Wayne Rushing and the late Picolia (Monroe) Rushing. In addition to his father and mother, Eddie was preceded in death by...

John A. Wilkson

John A. Wilkson

Mar 6, 2019

John Aubrey Wilkson, known to most as "Little John" was born on October 11, 1939 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, a son to the late Harry P. Wilkson and the late Lula Mae (Coffman) Wilkson. On June 21, 1980, John was united in marriage to Linda Fowler and they shared thirty-eight years together. John went to be with his Lord and...

Hazel Turner

Hazel Turner

Mar 5, 2019

Hazel Leora Turner of Richwoods, Missouri was born on May 30, 1921, a daughter to the late Edward Vest and the late Mary (Valle) Vest. Hazel entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at her residence having reached the age of ninety-seven years, nine months and three days. Hazel is survived by her four children: Orville Turner, Linda (husband,...

Fern Jones

Fern Jones

Mar 4, 2019

Fern L. Jones of Park Hills, Missouri, went to her Heavenly Home on Monday, March 4, 2019 having reached the age of eighty-two years, one month and sixteen days. Fern was born on January 16, 1937 in Park Hills, a daughter of the late Pony Reed and the late Maple (Womack) Reed. On December 12, 1952, Fern was united in...

James Woods

James Woods

Mar 2, 2019

James Milton Woods of Mineral Point, Missouri was born on April 20, 1945, a son to the late Fred Woods and the late Goldie (Colyotte) Woods. On October 11, 1973, Milton was united in marriage to Alberta Irene Skiles and they shared forty-five years together. In addition to his parents, Milton is preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Lynn...

Lindell Akers

Lindell Akers

Mar 2, 2019

Lindell Akers of Belgrade, Missouri was born on March 1, 1927 in Caledonia, Mo., a son to the late John Thomas Akers and the late Muriel E. (Furry) Akers. On December 25, 1949, Lindell was united in marriage to Bertha Lou Dennis and they shared nearly sixty years together. Lindell passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the age...

Jeffrey Kearns

Jeffrey Kearns

Mar 1, 2019

Jeffrey Kearns of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Belgrade, Missouri, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the age of 56. Jeff was born on October 5, 1962, a son of Edwin Kearns and Ellen (Gillman) Kearns. On February 8, 2010. Jeff was united in marriage to Kristen Harrington. Survivors include his wife Kristen Harrington; four children: David (C.K.)...

Penny Halbert

Penny Halbert

Feb 28, 2019

Ellen M. "Penny" Halbert, was born on February 25, 1961 in Salem, Missouri, a daughter to the late Walter Pidcock and the late Lilly Jane (Eckhoff) Pidcock. Penny entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Washington County Memorial Hospital having reached fifty-eight years of age. In addition to her parents, Penny is preceded in death by her daughter,...

Norton Eugene Shaw

Norton Eugene Shaw

Feb 23, 2019

Norton Eugene Shaw, 88, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was born on November 3, 1930, a son of the late Denver Shaw and the late Ella (Wilson) Shaw. On October 8, 1957, Gene was united in marriage to Julia Kelly and two children were born to this union. Gene is survived by his...

Mildred Sluder

Mildred Sluder

Feb 22, 2019

Mildred Velara Sluder of Potosi, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the SSM Heath St. Clare Hospital having reached the age of sixty-seven years, one month and five days. Mildred was born on January 17, 1952, a daughter of the late Oval Phares and the late Norma (Wilson) Phares. On June 28, 1985, Mildred was united in...

Patricia Diane Bequette

Patricia Diane Bequette

Feb 20, 2019

Patricia Diane Bequette of Potosi, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at her home having reached the age of sixty-two years, eleven months and twenty-eight days. She was born on February 23, 1956, a daughter to the late Milford Rulo and the late Virginia (Courtway) Rulo. On November 20, 1999, Patricia was united in marriage to Jim Bequette...

Dale G. Wilson

Dale G. Wilson

Feb 20, 2019

Dale Glen Wilson also know by friends and family as "Bulldog" of Potosi, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Mercy Hospital-South having reached the age of sixty-six years, seven months and twenty-seven days. Dale was born on June 24, 1952 in Shirley, Missouri a son of Margaret Eye and the late Murril Wilson. Dale is survived by...

Gladys Moore

Gladys Moore

Feb 18, 2019

Gladys Helen Blount was born to Robert and Cora Blount on a farm near the small town of Shirley, Missouri on December 4, 1919 in a place called “Grassy Hollow.” She and five of her siblings walked about a mile into the woods to a one room school house. She loved school and excelled in math and reading. Gladys loved...

Ronald Wood

Ronald Wood

Feb 13, 2019

Ronald C. Wood also know by many friends as “Woody” of Potosi, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 13th, 2019 at the age of 73. Ron was born on May 7th, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri a son of the late Clinton and Ilene (Sanders) Ayres. On November 19th, 1971 Ron was united in marriage to Polly Yarbrough and they...

Beaulah Hollinsworth

Beaulah Hollinsworth

Feb 9, 2019

Beaulah Ruthe Hollinsworth of Shirley, Missouri was born on September 18, 1932 in Brazil, Missouri, a daughter to the late Thomas E. Griggs and the late Marple H. (Matchell) Griggs. On September 6, 1952, Beaulah was united in marriage to Stanley Hollinsworth and they shared fifty-seven years together. Beaulah passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at her home...

Lillian Midgett

Lillian Midgett

Feb 7, 2019

Lillian Alta Midgett was born on November 30, 1935, a daughter to the late Don Beers and the late Gladine (Mason) Beers. On September 9, 1954, Lillian was united in marriage to Ellis Midgett. Lillian entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her residence having reached eighty-three years of age. Survivors include four sons: Dennis (Pam) Midgett, Richard...

Anthony Schrum

Anthony Schrum

Feb 6, 2019

Anthony Joseph “Tony” Schrum of Terre Du Lac, Missouri was born May 17, 1951 in Potosi, Missouri, a son of the late Hueston E. Schrum and the late Margaret T. (Politte) Schrum. On December 19, 1970, Tony was united in marriage to Tina O’Hanlon and they shared forty-eight years together. Tony went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, February 6,...

Mark Smith

Mark Smith

Feb 6, 2019

Mark Allen Smith of Valles Mines, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home having reached the age of fifty-seven years, three months and twenty-seven days. Mark was born on October 10, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son to Geraldine Courtway. On July 27, 1985, Mark was united in marriage to Debra Knight. Survivors include his...

Delma Mcmahon

Delma Mcmahon

Feb 5, 2019

Delma Margaret McMahon was born on March 30, 1927, a daughter of the late Dewey Doss and the late Katheryn (Merritt) Doss. On March 20, 1948, Delma was united in marriage to Walter Harold McMahon. Delma went to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 having reached ninety-one years of age. In addition to her parents, Delma was preceded...

Kimberly Lasley

Kimberly Lasley

Jan 31, 2019

Kimberly Ann Lasley was born on November 3, 1955 in La Salle, Illinois, spending her early years in the home of her newspaperman father, Harry Arthur Kmieciak and the late Mary Elizabeth (Merriman) Kmieciak. When her father passed away she and her mother, Betty moved to Kirkwood in the early 60’s to live with her mother’s parents. While there she...