Obituaries

Obituaries

Nellie Kappler

Nellie Kappler

Aug 3, 2018

Nellie Kappler also known by her family as Grandma Nellie of Potosi, Missouri, entered eternal rest on Friday, August 3, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at the age of ninety-five. Nellie was born on November 20, 1922 in Potosi, Missouri, a daughter of the late Alfreda Parmeley and the late Bridget (Boyer) Parmeley. On May 15, 1948, Nellie was...

Katharine Wigger

Katharine Wigger

Jul 31, 2018

Katharine Arlene Wigger was born on September 24, 1960 in Farmington, a daughter to Charles and Rebecca (Askew) Wigger. She was a longtime member of the Eastern Star. Katharine passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her residence in Irondale, Missouri having reached fifty-seven years of age. She is preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Dirk Smith. Katharine will...

Juanita  Ham

Juanita Ham

Jul 26, 2018

Juanita Mae Ham was born on November 28, 1944 in Kennett, Missouri, a daughter to the late James Barley and the late Mary (Kirby) Barley. Juanita passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at her residence having reached seventy-three years of age. In addition to her parents, Juanita is preceded in death by her son, Joseph Wayne Ham; grandchildren: Christopher...

Paul Petty

Paul Petty

Jul 25, 2018

Paul Harry Petty of Park Hills, Missouri was born on April 25, 1951 in Farmington, Missouri, a son to the late Lovell Petty and Mary Marie (Stam) Petty. On December 9, 1969 Paul was united in marriage to Linda Dye and they shared nearly forty-nine years together. Paul passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Barnes Hospital having reached...

Norma Essmyer

Norma Essmyer

Jul 25, 2018

Norma Catherine Essmyer of Mineral Point, Missouri was born on January 4, 1930 in Potosi, a daughter to the late John C. Sloan and the late Ida Ellen (Baker) Sloan. Norma was united in marriage on July 3, 1948 to Carl L. "Squire" Essmyer and four sons were born unto this union. Norma passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018...

Gloria Warden

Gloria Warden

Jul 19, 2018

Gloria Mae Warden of Irondale, Missouri was born on September 14, 1939 in Washington County, Missouri, a daughter to the late Cruise Shelton and the late Marion (Eggers) Shelton. On December 3, 1957, Gloria was united in marriage to Robert Warden and they shared forty-five years together. Gloria passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Mercy Hospital having reached...

Joyce Coleman

Joyce Coleman

Jul 17, 2018

Joyce Ann Coleman of Irondale, Missouri was born on January 8, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter to the late Howard Yarbrough and the late Oma Lee Wilson. She was united in marriage on May 2, 1963 to Ivan Coleman, Sr. and they shared fifty years together. Joyce passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Mercy Jefferson having...

Jim Yount

Jim Yount

Jul 15, 2018

Jim Yount of Potosi, Missouri was born on January 20, 1928 in Kennett, Missouri, a son to the late Jesse and Avis (Evans) Yount. On December 26, 1969, Jim was united in marriage to Delores Arndt and they shared forty-eight years together. Jim was a United States Army Veteran and served during World War II. He later retired from Beemis...

Mary Lou Woods

Mary Lou Woods

Jul 14, 2018

Mary Lou (Taylor) Crump-Woods of Mineral Point, Missouri went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 14, 2018 having reached seventy-eight years of age. Mary Lou was born on July 10,1940 in Potosi, Missouri, a daughter to the late August Albert Taylor and the late Tressie (Isgriggs) Taylor. In addition to her parents, Mary...

Richard Smith

Richard Smith

Jul 13, 2018

Richard Smith of Potosi, Missouri was born on May 25, 1941, a son to the late John Smith and the late Virginia (Howell) Smith. On January 26, 1962, Richard was united in marriage to Hazel Campbell at the First Baptist Church in Irondale, Missouri and they shared fifty-six years together. Richard passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his...

Avelene Mccaul

Avelene Mccaul

Jul 10, 2018

Avelene LaRue McCaul of Potosi, Missouri was born on January 20, 1930 in Lafayette, Indiana, a daughter of the late Lowell Carl Switzer and the late Vallie Margaret (Royer) Switzer. On November 24, 1950, Avelene was united in marriage to James F. McCaul III and they shared sixty-four years together. Avelene went home to be with her Lord and Savior...

Dana Wells

Dana Wells

Jul 10, 2018

Dana Michelle Wells of Irondale, Missouri was born on June 12, 1972 in Joplin, Missouri, a daughter to Clarence Ray Barton and the late Beverly Jane Cantrell. On February 6, 1988, Dana was united in marriage to Darren R. Wells and they shared thirty years together. Dana went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July...

Kevin Gamble

Kevin Gamble

Jul 10, 2018

Kevin Duane Gamble of Old Mines, Missouri was born on September 20, 1954 in Old Mines a son to the late Howard and Selma (Hoffmiester) Gamble. Kevin passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 having reached the age of sixty-three years, nine months and twenty days. In addition to his father and mother, Kevin was preceded in death by one...

Beatrice Deibel

Beatrice Deibel

Jul 6, 2018

Beatrice Alta Deibel also known by family and friends as Bea was born on July 15, 1924 in Flat River, Missouri, the youngest of eleven siblings whom all have preceded her in death. She was the daughter of the late Edward Lee Bannister and the late Josephine Elizabeth (Skaggs) Bannister. In addition to her parents, Bea was preceded in death...

William "Bill" Radford

William "Bill" Radford

Jul 5, 2018

William Thurman Radford, Sr. also known as Bill of Hillsboro, Missouri was born on May 27, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri a son to the late Morgan Radford and the late Gettie (Kavanaugh) Radford. Bill passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 having reached the age of seventy-four years, one month and eight days. In addition to his parents, Bill...

Bobby  Hambey

Bobby Hambey

Jul 4, 2018

Bobby Leroy Hambey, Sr. of Cadet, Missouri was born on October 7, 1936, a son to the late Luther Hamby and the late Rose (Barton) Hamby. On December 23, 1954, Bobby was united in marriage to Cleo Jarvis. Bobby passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Mercy Jefferson having reached eighty-one years of age. In addition to his parents,...

Michael Maness

Michael Maness

Jun 30, 2018

Michael Gerard Maness of Mineral Point, Missouri was born on February 7, 1953 in Cadet, Missouri a son to the late Junior Bernard Maness and the late Marjorie Ann (Bequette) Emily. On December 31, 1993, Mike was united in marriage to Rebecca Fitzwater and they shares twenty-four years together. Mike passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Des Peres...

Joseph Gillam

Joseph Gillam

Jun 26, 2018

Joseph Hardy Gillam was born on May 31, 1963 in Festus, Missouri a son to the late Edgar L. Gilliam I and Betty Jo (Nickelson) Gillam. Joseph passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at his residence having reached the age of fifty-five years and twenty-six days. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his brother,...

Mary Prusia

Mary Prusia

Jun 24, 2018

Mary Helen Prusia of Ironton, Missouri was born on August 2, 1946 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, a daughter to the late William Garvey Bridgeman and the late Helen Marie (Brunkhorst) Bridgeman. Mary departed this life on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at her residence having reached seventy-one years of age. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by...

Billy  Nipper

Billy Nipper

Jun 22, 2018

Billy Gene Nipper of Bismarck, Missouri was born on April 18, 1941, a son to the late Alonzo Nipper and the late Hazel (Martin) Nipper. On February 8, 1964 Billy was united in marriage to Cecilia A. Stafford and they shared fifty-four years together. Billy passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Farmington Presbyterian Manor having reached the age...