Lyle W. Chamberlain, age 85, of Gravois Mills, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at his home. He was born June 2, 1934, in Morgan County, a son of the late Arvil and Ruby (Evans) Chamberlain.

Cathie McMullen’s work is done here. After 81 years, on January 12, 2020 she received an offer she couldn't refuse to join her Lord in a wonderful location where she reunites with her parents Anne and Joe Crossan and her daughter Catherine (Kittie).

Sherry Lee Parker passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at the age of 78 at Villa Marie Nursing Home in Jefferson City, Missouri. She was born on July 31, 1941, in Denver, Colorado, to Harry and Ilyene Smith. Sherry was an avid Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos fan.

William B. "Bill" Purinton, 93, died January 8, 2020 in the home with his family at his side. Bill was born in Wichita, KS on September 21, 1926 and has one brother, Lew. Their family moved to Osawatomie, KS to run a furniture and hardware store in 1927. After high school graduation in 1944,…

Orville Graves, 85, died January 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was a builder, businessman, and amazing problem solver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating, but his greatest joy was being with family. Orville owned and operated McDonald’s franchises in Oskaloosa, Knoxville,…

Charlotte Marie Blakemore, 89, of Liberty,MO passed away on Saturday January 4th, 2020 after an extended illness.

James “Jim” R. Cardwell, 86 of Eldon, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his residence in Eldon, Missouri.  He was born September 16, 1933 in Ulman, Missouri, the son of the late Fred and Grace (Patterson) Cardwell.  On May 23, 1956 in Miller County, Missouri he was united in…

John Benjamin Curty, 83, of Independence, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the North Care Hospice in North Kansas City, Missouri.  He was born November 29, 1936 in Etterville, Missouri the son of the late John E. and Hazel Dean (Kallenbach) Curty.  On April 7, 1956 in Jeffe…

Dovie Pauline Johnson, age 92, of Macks Creek, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the Osage Beach Rehabilitaiton and Healthcare Center in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Leona Connell, 91, formerly of Eldon, Missouri passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 in McDonough, Georgia.  She was born January 7, 1928 in Moniteau County, Missouri the daughter of the late Ernest and Lela (Opie) Scrivner.  On August 10, 1946 in Eldon, Missouri she was united in marriage to …

Johnnie W. DeGraffenreid, 93 of Eldon, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at California Care Center in California, Missouri.  He was born October 29, 1926 in Brumley, Missouri the son of the late Eleven C. and Ada Bell (Byrd) DeGraffenreid.  On August 20, 1949 in Tuscumbia, Missou…

Robert “Bob” Minnick, age 80, of Iberia, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at his home. He was born in Brighton, Colorado, on January 7, 1939, son of the late Frank and Lucy (Waggoner) Minnick. On September 23, 1960, at Waynesville First Baptist Church, Bob married Janet “Jan” Hough, w…

Annie Lou Hilton, age 83, of Macks Creek, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at her home in Macks Creek.

Virginia Nelson, age 94, of Osage Beach, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Lakeside Meadows Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Osage Beach.

Claire Alma (Strang) Hughes, age 93, died on December 26, 2019, in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota, the second of four children. Claire had a love of music at an early age, playing the violin and piano.

Alfred “Al” Buchanan, 70, formerly of Eldon, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Sherbrooke Village in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was born December 21, 1949 in Tuscumbia, Missouri the son of the late Edgar Sherman and Wilma Mae (Robbins) Buchanan.

Karen Lynn Spencer Age 60 Eldon, MO

Connie Sue Baldwin, age 74, of Versailles, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. She was born August 29, 1945 in Fairfield, Iowa, a daughter of Leo F. and Esther A. (Keller) Bailey.

Clarence Morgan, 80, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at SSM St. Mary’s Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.  He was born March 12, 1939 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of the late Clarence Lewis Morgan, Sr. and Lois (Gulbranson).  On June 21, 1964 in Storm Lake, …

Michael “Mike” Gaines, age 38, of Iberia, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at his home. He was born in Jefferson City on February 9, 1981, son of Marcus and Corlis Colleen (Luttrell) Gaines. In 2002, Mike married Lora, who survives.

Terry Warren, 60, of Camdenton, Missouri passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 in his home.

Dixie Ellen Ezard-Larkin, age 78, of Osage Beach, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Lenny Dwaine Jeffries was born December 30, 1945 in Montreal, Missouri. He departed this life Monday, December 23, 2019 in Moberly Missouri, at the age of seventy-three years, eleven months, and twenty-three days.Lenny was preceded in death by his father, Alex Jeffries; and two brothers, Gal…

Dale F. Hilgar, age 82, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his home. He was born February 22, 1937, in Butler, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Clarence and Stena (Thompson) Hilgar.On October 16, 1967, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Dell (Pryor) Hilga…

Jeannie Montavy, 73, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, Missouri.  She was born April 11, 1946 in Las Vegas, Nevada the daughter of the late Kenneth and Velma (Conner) Reed.  On June 30, 1962 she was united in marriage to Ra…

Paul Thomas Merli, son of Tom & Irene (Toth) Merli was born October 2, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in his home in Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of 88 years, 2 month & 20 days. On January 30, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri he was uni…

William Joseph Colangelo, age 84, of Gravois Mills, Missouri, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 19, 2019, at his home. He was born August 28, 1935, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, a son of Phillip and Helen Veronica (Pilat) Colangelo.On November 16, 1974 in Olathe, Kansas, he was united…

Larry Bowden, 75 of Eldon, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his residence in Eldon, Missouri. He was born May 5, 1944 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of the late Harvey Norris Bowden, Sr. and Arlene Sylvia (Rolstead).  Survivors include, Brother, Bob Jackson (Gloria) of Rocky …

Edith Rowe, 95, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at her residence in Eldon, Missouri.  She was born July 24, 1924 in Hannover, Germany the daughter of the late Henry and Sophie Marie (Deseniss) Herburg. In 1944 in Monterey, California she was united in marriage to W…

Donald Eugene Lurz, age 86, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2019. He was surrounded by family and peacefully passed in hospice care at Windsor Estates, Camdenton, Missouri.He was born on October 28, 1933 in Streator, Illinois to Jacob and Leta Lurz and grew up with one brother, Bob …

Reginald Lee “Reg” Allen, age 65, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Advent Health Care Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.Reg was born January 13, 1954 in Cassville, Missouri, the son of Harley Lee and Laura Faye (Swofford) Allen.On August 17, 1974 in Ava, Mi…

Anthony Ornan “Tony” Brooks, age 58, of Roach, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Macks Creek, Missouri.Tony was born January 26, 1961 in Jerseyville, Illinois, the son of Delbert Brooks and Shirlie Dixon.On October 16, 2005 in Aztec, New Mexico, Tony was united in marriage…

Joshua Cook, age 35, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri.Josh was born September 10, 1983 in St. Louis County, the son of Cletis Neighbors and Mary Cook.Josh is survived by his sons, Christian Cook and Cameron Cook; and favorite daughter, Mega…

Edward A. Rassenfoss, age 88, of Osage Beach, Missouri departed this life on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Osage Beach Rehabilitation and Health Care.Ed was born May 2, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Edward F. and Robin Hoop.Ed was united in marriage on October 8, 1955 to Betty Langley i…

Charles William “Bill” Everly, age 89, went home to his Heavenly Father, Thursday, November 7, 2019.  He was reunited with his beloved daughter, Felicia, and sister, Helen, both of whom he missed terribly.Bill was born in Jameson, Missouri, the son of William Forest Everly and Alma Bridget (…

Jeffrey Scott Drake, age 50, of Stover, Missouri, passed away, Saturday, December 14, 2019 at his home. He was born, April 16, 1969 in Denver City, Texas, a son of Dell Melvin Drake and Christina Jean (Wright) Wood.On March 13, 1993 in Mineral Wells, Texas, he was united in marriage to Diana…

Laverne Marie Morkowski Loew, daughter of John Harry and Agnes Sakwinski Morkowski, was born, September 3, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. She departed this life, December 11, 2019, in Mercy Hospital - Springfield, Springfield, Missouri at the age of ninety two years, three months and eight days.…

Bernard “Ben” Hake, age 93, of Meta, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born in Meta on June 4, 1926, son of the late Steve Henry and Elizabeth Ann (Clark) Hake. On February 17, 1951, in Jefferson City, Ben married Alice Loe…

Kathleen “Kathy” Delora (Lee) Deardeuff, age 83, of Iberia passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. She was born in Iberia on January 17, 1936, daughter of the late James and Irene (Helton) Lee. On June 26, 1954, in Iberia, Kathy married Billy Joe De…

Jerome Marion “Jerry” Needham, age 83, of Gravois Mills, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Laurie Care Center, Laurie, Missouri.A private family service will be held at a later date.Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.

Diane M. Knutson, age 73, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born May 31, 1946 in Fargo, North Dakota, the sixth child of Clarence Robert and Amanda (Krueger) Gulland.  She loved being raised on a farm and was a lifelong lover of animals.She …

Dr. Richard Paul Hill, M.D., age 85 of Osage Beach, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Arrowhead Senior Living in Osage Beach.Born December 7, 1933 in St. Paul, Nebraska, he was the son of Paul and Bernice (Walters) Hill.On June 21, 1977 in Vacaville, California, he was uni…

Stephen Glenn Howard, son of Thomas Glenn and Florine Josephine Norton Howard, was born, April 10, 1953 in Ottumwa, Iowa. He departed this life, November 27, 2019, in his home, Linn Creek, Missouri at the age of sixty-six years, seven months and seventeen days.On June 6, 1986, he was united …

Clyde Warren Cullen, son of Harper Cullen and Ella Fay Crall Webster, was born, January 15, 1944 in Camdenton, Missouri. He departed this life, Tuesday morning, December 10, 2019, in Camdenton Windsor Estates, Camdenton, Missouri at the age of seventy-five years, ten months and twenty-five d…

Gene VanDyke, 91, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at his residence in Eldon, Missouri.  He was born June 18, 1928 in Brookfield, Missouri the son of the late James Earl and Helen (Tysor) VanDyke.  In September 5, 1964 in Eldon, Missouri he was united in marriage to Sh…

Dorothy Caroline Francis Buechting, age 101 years, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Missouri.Dorothy was born July 6, 1918 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Amelia Masters.  She was married September 11, 1938 to Norman Wi…

Rosemary O’Quinn, age 90, of Tunas, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Windsor Estates, in Camdenton, Missouri.Rosemary was born August 21,1929 in Ogden, Arkansas, the daughter of James A. McCuller and Maudie M. (Brock) McCuller.She is survived by her brothers, Edward Frankl…

Mark Samuel Banner, 58 of Etterville, Missouri left his earthly home in the arms of Mary in their bed on December 4, 2019. He was born July 17, 1961 in Jefferson City, Missouri to Sam and Pat (Thomson) Banner. He was the first grandchild of Tom and Maggie Banner all of whom he joined in Heav…

Kathleen "Kathy" M. White, nee Scott, age 64, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, formerly of Atwater, California, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family.Kathy was born January 16, 1955, in Bakersfield, California. She was the daughter of Evelyn Smith…

Joseph Everett “Joe” Crider, age 43, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Springfield, Missouri.Joe was born December 13, 1975 in Potosi, Missouri, the son of Raymond Lee Crider and Sandra Joan Miller.Joe worked in the restaurant industry for over 20 years then later as a over the road tr…

Adele Sellers, 85, of Camdenton, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 in the Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri.A gathering of friends will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in Golden Rock Winery, with a Celebration of Life Service at 6:30.In lieu …

Marjorie L. “Marge” Van Evercooren, age 81, of Laurie, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, at her home. She was born May 8, 1938, in Collinsville, Missouri, a daughter of the late Teddy and Lucille (Blodgett) Madden.On January 18, 1959, in Aurora, Illinois, she was united in marriage to he…

Lonnie Earl Phillips, age 68, of Brumley, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. He was born in Tuscumbia on May 18, 1951, son of the late Jes and Glennis (Shelton) Phillips.Lonnie worked at Kaiser Special Road District and later worked for…

James “Jim” L. Phillips, 78 of Olean, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his home in Olean, Missouri. He was born December 6, 1940 in St. Louis County the son of the late Lehman and Effie Arlena (Ray) Phillips. On July 10, 1960 in Ellensburg, Washington he was united in marr…

Donna G. Dahl McClaughry, 94 of Lake Ozark, Missouri passed away Thursday December 5, 2019 at Lakeside Meadows in Osage Beach, Missouri.A native of Nebraska, she was born January 9, 1925 in Hooper, Nebraska the daughter of the late Clarence and Florence (Ruwe) Dahl. She graduated from Hooper…

Heinrich Joerg, 81, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at his residence in Eldon, Missouri.  He was born March 14, 1938 in Schopp, Germany the son of the late Eugen and Magdalena (Tafelmaier) Joerg.  On September 26, 1964 he was united in marriage to Wilma (Webert) Joerg…

Keith A. Golchert Sr. the Hy-Vee Margarita Man of Lake Ozark, Missouri,  made his last call on December 5, 2019, while being adored by his wife and daughter.  As Keith would say....another one bites the dust!  He was born on December 19, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, to Arthur and Virginia Golc…

Marjorie L. “Marge” Van Evercooren, age 81, of Laurie, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, at her home. She was born May 8, 1938, in Collinsville, Missouri, a daughter of the late Teddy and Lucille (Blodgett) Madden.On January 18, 1959, in Aurora, Illinois, she was united in marriage to he…

Helen “Penny” Lucille  Pennington Harris-Smith, age 94, of Roach, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her home in Roach.Penny was born November 22, 1924 in Salem, West Virginia to Cyrus and Birtha (Flescher) Pennington.During WWII, Penny worked in Baltimore, Maryland, build…

Irene (Kempker) Morris, 92, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Miller County Care and Rehab in Tuscumbia, Missouri.  She was born June 10, 1927 in Mary’s Home, Missouri the daughter of the late Lawrence George “L.G.” and Katherine (Doerhoff) Kempker.  On October 12…

Stewart Mitchell Singer, a resident of Osage Beach Rehabilitation and Health Care, died on November 29, 2019, after a brief illness, at the age of 92.  .A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he graduated from West Tech High School and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1945.  He received a Fleet A…