Obituaries

Apr 11, 2024

Carol Evelyn Magruder nee Simon Carol Evelyn Magruder departed this life peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on April 11, 2024, having reached the age of 87 years. Carol was born in St. Louis, MO on July 23, 1936, daughter of Roland Henry Simon and Elizabeth Bernice Simon nee Baugh. On May 7, 1955, she was united in...

Apr 11, 2024

OBITUARY Kayla Irene Epple-Inman of Union, MO departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Thursday, April 11, 2024, having reached the age of thirty years, five months and twelve days. Kayla was born in St. Louis, MO on October 30, 1993, daughter of Michael Epple and Sherry Lynn Epple nee Hammer. She was blessed to have one daughter. Kayla...

Apr 10, 2024

OBITUARY Robert Normand Rodrigue of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, having reached the age of sixty-four years, six months and twenty-nine days. Robert was born in Brockton, MA on September 12, 1959, son of Emile Wilfred Rodrigue and Dorothy Blanche Rodrigue nee Leger. As a young man he was united in...

Apr 8, 2024

OBITUARY Melvin Jackie Gaugh, known to most as Mel, was born on November 27, 1934 to James and Effie Gaugh nee Howard and was called home to the Lord on April 8, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty nee Willson; by his son Rob Gaugh and wife, Patricia; by his daughter Rhonda Stuckwish; by his...

Apr 6, 2024

OBITUARY Douglas MacArthur McCray was born to the proud parents of McKinley and Allie McCray on September 22, 1942 in Monticello ~ Crossett, Arkansas. He graduated Tillis High School in the Arkansas Public School District. He later worked for Ford Motor Company in Hazelwood, MO from 1966 to its closure in 2006. Douglas met the love of his life, Thelma,...

Apr 3, 2024

OBITUARY Douglas Ross Kamper, know to all as Buck, of Lonedell, MO departed this life at his home on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, having reached the age of forty-nine years, ten months and thirty days. Buck was born in Washington, MO on May 4, 1974, son of Douglas Ray Kamper and Linda Louise Kamper nee Dopp. On December 9, 1993...

Apr 2, 2024

Sherry Lynn Hammer of Union, MO departed this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, having reached the age of forty-eight years and eight months. Sherry was born in Washington, MO on August 28, 1975, daughter of Judy Irene Donner nee Wall and Gary George Hammer. Sherry is survived by her mother, Judy Irene Donner of Union, MO; by her two...

Apr 1, 2024

OBITUARY Dr. Thomas James Mitchell of St. Clair, MO, departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Monday, April 1, 2024, having reached the age of ninety years, nine months and sixteen days. Thomas was born in Washington, DC on June 14, 1933, son of Thomas Mitchell and Frances Mitchell nee Teacher. In May...

Mar 31, 2024

OBITUARY Shawn Patrick Bemis of Hazelwood, MO departed this life in Bridgeton, MO on Sunday, March 31, 2024, having reached the age of forty-eight years, two months and twenty-eight days. Shawn was born in Kirkwood, MO on January 5, 1976, son of Gary Leroy Bemis and Martha Jean Bemis nee Christmas. As a young man he was united in marriage...

Mar 28, 2024

Jeffrey Dean Ramey of Union, MO departed this life in Union, MO on Thursday, March 28, 2024 having reached the age of sixty-six years, two months and four days. Jeffrey was born in Washington, MO on January 24, 1958, son of Hubert William Ramey and Georgia June Ramey nee Wieda. As a young man he was united in marriage and...

Mar 28, 2024

Edwin Clarence Mudd, known to most as Ed, of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Thursday, March 28, 2024, having reached the age of seventy-nine years, five months and twenty-one days. Ed was born in St. Louis, MO on October 7, 1944. On November 12, 1983 he was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Kennedy. Ed...

Mar 23, 2024

OBITUARY Sharon Lee Bender nee Skelton departed this life in Sullivan, MO on Saturday, March 23, 2024, having reached the age of eighty years, five months, and five days. Sharon was born in Conran, MO on October 18, 1943, daughter of Richard Wayne Skelton, Sr. and Vonnie Lee Skelton nee Curtis. On August 8, 2008 she was united in marriage...

Mar 19, 2024

Donna Darlene Ranes, known to all as Darlene, departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, having reached the age of eighty-two years, eleven months and thirteen days. Darlene was born in St. Clair, MO on April 6, 1941, daughter of Virgil Jackson Stephenson and Dolly Beatrice Stephenson nee Whitworth. On June 6, 1980 she was...

Mar 15, 2024

OBITUARY Jeanette Louise Long of Union, MO departed this life in Pacific, MO on Friday, March 15, 2024, having reached the age of eighty-eight years, two months and six days. Jeanette was born in Kirkwood, MO on January 10, 1936, daughter of Clarence Ruder and Margaret Ruder nee Kemp. On May 5, 1956 she was united in marriage to Charles...

Mar 13, 2024

Mar 10, 2024

OBITUARY Mary A Chavez of Festus, MO departed this life at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Sunday, March 10, 2024, having reached the age of sixty-four years, three months and four days. Mary was born in St. Louis, MO on December 6, 1959, daughter of Junior Ray Crafton and Mildred Crafton nee Ross. On October...

Mar 3, 2024

OBITUARY Nellie Ann Davis of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Sunday, March 3, 2024, having reached the age of ninety-six years, eight months and twelve days. Nellie was born on the family farm near St. Clair, MO in Franklin County on June 20, 1927, daughter of Jerry Freeman Bailey and Josie Bailey nee Rock....

Mar 2, 2024

OBITUARY Barbara Ann Kennedy (nee Todd) was born March 26, 1947 in Franklin County Missouri. She passed away on March 2, 2024. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Renee Hoagenson and Michele Kennedy; her grandchildren, Adam (Kellee) and Jonathan (Tiffany) Ellis, Alicia, Eric and Jenna Hoagenson; and her great grandchildren, Harper and Nolan Ellis. Barbara was preceded in death by...

Feb 24, 2024

OBITUARY Carol Sue Drewel of Union, MO departed this life in Boerne, TX on Saturday, February 24, 2024, having reached the age of seventy-four years, three months and one day. Carol was born in Richwoods, MO on November 23, 1949, daughter of Joseph Courtaway and Luly Courtaway nee Courtoise. Carol married the love of her life Marvin L. Drewel on...

Feb 23, 2024

Michael Edward Malady of Byrnes Mill, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Friday, February 23, 2024, having reached the age of sixty-six years, one month and twenty days. Michael was born in St. Louis, MO on January 3, 1958, son of Richard Lee Malady, Sr. As a young man he was...