Obituaries

Obituaries

Rev. Joseph Gensler

Rev. Joseph Gensler

Dec 12, 2017

Rev. Joseph Oscar Gensler of Belgrade, Missouri was born on September 3, 1922, a son to the late Oscar Gensler and the late Josie (Crawford) Gensler. Joseph was united in marriage to Wilda Marler on June 5, 1972 in Festus, Missouri. Joe entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the Potosi Manor Nursing Home having reached the...

Edward Benton

Edward Benton

Dec 11, 2017

Edward Steven Benton, Sr. of Caledonia, Missouri was born on November 16, 1955, a son to the late Arnold Benton and the late Mary Francis (Bates) Benton. Edward entered into eternal rest at his residence having reached the age of sixty-two years. Edward will be missed by all who knew and loved him including his four children: Edward Benton, Jr....

Brian Skaggs

Brian Skaggs

Dec 9, 2017

Brian Donald Skaggs of Mineral Point was born on January 24, 1983, a son to Donald L. Skaggs and Rosemary (Silvey) Skaggs. Brian entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital having reached the age of thirty-four years. Brian will be missed by all who knew and loved him including his parents, Donald and Rosemary...

Betty Giles

Betty Giles

Dec 8, 2017

Betty J. (Smith) Giles of St. Louis, Missouri was born on April 15, 1955, a daughter to the late James Smith and the late Ruby Wilkerson. Betty graduated from Central High School in Park Hills, Missouri with the class of 1973. On September 15, 1990, Betty was united in marriage to Ted Giles. Betty entered into eternal rest on Friday,...

Dianne Cobb

Dianne Cobb

Dec 7, 2017

Dianne Lynn Cobb of Park Hills, Missouri was born on June 9, 1949, a daughter to the late Hosea McRay Whitten and the late Lorrayne Vienne (Helder) Whitten. On December 28, 1968, Dianne was united in marriage to Michael Cobb. Dianne entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the NHC Healthcare having reached the age of sixty-eight years,...

Loretta Richards

Loretta Richards

Dec 5, 2017

Loretta Mae Richards of Cadet, Missouri was born on September 18, 1934 in Cadet a daughter to the late Cecil Ward and the late Rosie (DeGonia) Ward. On September 15, 1954, Loretta was united in marriage to Elmer W. Richards and they shared sixty-three years together. Loretta entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at her home at the...

Elizabeth Skaggs

Elizabeth Skaggs

Dec 3, 2017

Elizabeth Marie (Eaton) Skaggs of Mineral Point, Missouri was born on October 26, 1962. On September 27, 2002, Elizabeth was united in marriage to Robert Skaggs and they shared fifteen years together. Elizabeth entered into eternal rest at the Potosi Manor Nursing Home having reached the age of fifty-five years, one month, and seven days. Elizabeth will be missed by...

Lena Johnston

Lena Johnston

Dec 2, 2017

Lena Dolores Johnston, of Potosi, was born on March 20, 1928 in Graniteville, Missouri, a daughter to the late Edward Keenan and the late Alma (Carty) Keenan. On January 25, 1947, Lena was united in marriage to Glenwood Johnston and they celebrated fifty-six years together. Lena entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at her residence having reached the...

Opal Wilkerson

Opal Wilkerson

Nov 29, 2017

Opal V. Wilkerson of Potosi, Missouri was born on March 28, 1931 in Shoal Creek, Missouri a daughter to the late Rev. John L. Britton and the late Allie (Wilkinson) Britton. On February 9, 1951 Opal was united in marriage to Joseph Wilkerson at the Breton Creek Baptist Church and they shared nearly sixty-five years together. Opal went home to...

Freda Wright

Freda Wright

Nov 26, 2017

Freda Irene Wright of Potosi, Missouri was born on January 28, 1933 in Shirley, Missouri, a daughter to the late Floyd Eye and the late Opal (Harmon) Eye. Freda entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the Potosi Manor Nursing at the age of eighty-four. Freda will be missed by all who knew and loved her including her...

Kay Wyrick

Kay Wyrick

Nov 25, 2017

Kay Francis Wyrick of Fredericktown, Missouri formerly of Caledonia, was born on October 26, 1932 in Holcomb, Missouri a daughter to the late Odas Pruett and the late Faye (Hamilton) Pruett. On February 16, 1951, Kay was united in marriage to Arnold Wyrick and four children were born to this union. Kay entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 25, 2017...

Judy Moore

Judy Moore

Nov 23, 2017

Judy Sue Moore of Irondale, Missouri was born May 26, 1964 in Potosi, Missouri a daughter to the late Albert Courtois and the late Marcella (Edwards) Courtois. On May 6, 1986, Judy was united in marriage to Robert C. Moore and they shared thirty-one years together. Survivors include her husband Bob Moore of Irondale; Jonathan (Brittni) Moore of Farmington; Brandon...

Marlene Shepard

Marlene Shepard

Nov 21, 2017

Marlene Ann Shepard of Bismarck, Missouri was born on June 23, 1951 in East St. Louis, Illinois, a daughter to the late Oliver George Becker and Mary Cecial (Schmitz) Becker. On November 14, 1970, Marlene was united in marriage to Thomas Shepard and they shared forty-seven years together. Marlene entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her residence,...

Hugo Wilcox

Hugo Wilcox

Nov 21, 2017

Hugo Shelby Wilcox of Fenton, Missouri was born on August 13, 1931, a son to the late John Wilcox and the late Eura (Belew) Wilcox. On September 30, 1950, Hugo was united in marriage to Wilma German and four children were born unto this union. Hugo entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Kindred Hospital having reached...

Cydney Fights

Cydney Fights

Nov 20, 2017

Cydney Terese Fights of Terre Du Lac, Missouri was born on February 6, 1957, a daughter to the late Dale Haynes and the late Patricia (Hoskins) Haynes. On February 23, 1974, Cydney was united in marriage to Michael L. Fights in Fairmount, Indiana, and four children were born unto this union. Cydney entered eternal rest on Monday, November 20, 2017...

Carl Brooks

Carl Brooks

Nov 20, 2017

Carl William “Smiley” Brooks of Belgrade, Missouri was born on November 17, 1945 in Belgrade, a son to the late Charlie Brooks and the late Wilma (Hall) Brooks. Carl entered eternal rest on November 20, 2017 at his residence in Belgrade having reached the age of seventy-two years and three days. Carl served his country in the United States Army...

Theresa  Carter

Theresa Carter

Nov 20, 2017

Theresa Marie Carter of Cadet, Missouri was born on February 25, 1937, a daughter to the late Martin Joseph Politte and the late Blanche (Courtaway) Politte. Theresa entered eternal rest on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Potosi Manor Nursing Home having reached the age of eighty years, eight months, and twenty-six days. Theresa will be missed by all who...

Martha "Marty" Mcwhirter

Martha "Marty" Mcwhirter

Nov 20, 2017

Martha Louise “Marty” McWhirter of Belgrade, Missouri was born on August 9, 1961 in Scott County, Missouri. Marty entered eternal rest on November 20, 2017 at her residence in Belgrade having reached the age of fifty-six years, three months and eleven days. Marty was a very loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister and aunt. Marty served her country in the United...

Adam King

Adam King

Nov 19, 2017

Adam Michael King of Potosi, Missouri was born on January 23, 1989, a son to Michael R. King and Lisa G (Warden) King. On April 9, 2010, Adam was united in marriage to Angela N. Maxwell. Adam entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 19, 2017 having reached the age of twenty-eight years, nine months, and twenty-seven days. Adam will be...

Nena Declue

Nena Declue

Nov 19, 2017

Nena Marie DeClue of Mineral Point, Missouri was born on October 5, 1989 in Sullivan, Missouri, a daughter to Crystal Drennen and the late Ricky Edward DeClue. Nena entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Mercy Hospital having reached the age of twenty-eight. Nena will be missed by all who knew and loved her including her two...