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Gilbert Paul Becklin

Gilbert Paul Becklin

Mar 4, 2021

Gilbert “Gil” P. Becklin, age 93 of Belle passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his residence.

Gilbert was born January 17, 1928 in Cambridge, Minnesota, the second of seven children born to the late Paul Reuben and Harriet (Oman) Becklin.

Following his 1946 graduation from Cambridge High School, Gilbert enlisted in the United States Air Force. As a Sgt.,...

Christine "Chrissy" C. Basham

Christine "Chrissy" C. Basham

Feb 24, 2021

Christine “Chrissy” Basham, age 54, of Belle passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

Chrissy was born January 1, 1967, in St. Louis, a daughter to Charles “Chuck” and Brenda (Stubblefield) Keating. Chuck preceded her in death and Brenda survives of her home.

She was a 1985 graduate of Belle High School and...

David Allen Grubbs

David Allen Grubbs

Jan 22, 2021

David Allen Grubbs, age 75, of Belle and formally of St. Louis passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla.

He was born February 16, 1945, in Hayti, a son to the late Alvia and Mellie (Wilkerson) Grubbs.

On October 31, 1987, he was united in marriage to Suzanne Valentine at the Tabernacle Baptist church in...

Donna Sue Thurmond

Donna Sue Thurmond

Jan 19, 2021

Donna Sue Thurmond, age 74, of Bland passed away on January 19, 2021 at the Stonebridge of Hermann Nursing Facility.

She was born on July 6, 1946 to the late Milford and Dora (Nevills) Loyd. She was one of twelve children born to this union.

On June 16, 1973 she was united in marriage to Franklin Edward Thurmond in Union....

Christopher Michael Wright

Christopher Michael Wright

Jan 17, 2021

Christopher Michael Wright, formerly of Belle, was born August 24, 1976, a son of Terra (Woolley) Wright and Larry Basham. He died Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Lincoln County, MO at the age of 44.

Chris was raised by his grandparents, Harold “Wimp” and Virginia Woolley of Belle. He was a 1994 graduate of Belle High School where he was...

Mary Alverta Dishman

Mary Alverta Dishman

Jan 14, 2021

Mary Alverta Dishman, age 78 of Marshfield, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family and blessed by God’s gift of a beautiful sunrise. 

Alverta was born July 8, 1942, in Kellyville, Oklahoma, a daughter to the late William “Bill” and Jessie (Young) McNish.

Alverta attended school in Fordland, earned her GED and her...

Gary Dean Perkins

Gary Dean Perkins

Jan 13, 2021

Gary Dean Perkins, age 68, of Bland, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Stonebridge (Frene Valley) Nursing facility at Owensville of complications from Covid.

Gary was born July 30, 1952, in Drake, Missouri, a son to the late Virgil and Edna (Southard) Perkins.

Gary’s well-being was overseen by his loving mother, Edna, then his sister Shirley Rector with the...

Wendell Ray Shockley

Wendell Ray Shockley

Jan 11, 2021

Wendell Ray Shockley, 88, Bland MO died Monday January 11, 2021 Frene Valley - Owensville, MO after a recent fall and other complications in addition to COVID.

Wendell was born December 26, 1932 near Vichy, MO, the son of Jesse and Ida (Pohl) Shockley.  After graduating Belle High School 1950, he began working for the Western Electric Company prior to...

Kem Allyn Steiner

Kem Allyn Steiner

Jan 11, 2021

Kem Allyn Steiner, age 63, of Jefferson City, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021.

He was born November 15, 1957, Washington, MO, a son to the late Erlene (Drewel) Steiner.

Kem attended Bland High School where he graduated top of his class as valedictorian in 1976.

On September 19, 1981, he was united in marriage to Kelley Uffmann in Bland,...

Edrie Marie Jett

Edrie Marie Jett

Jan 3, 2021

Edrie Marie Jett, age 94, of St. Louis, and formerly of Belle, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Gasconade Manor in Owensville.  

She was born March 7, 1926, in Summerfield, a daughter to the late Robert E. and Emma (Hafner) Shanks. She was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ as a child.

On March 2, 1946...

Samuel "Sam" W. Demos

Samuel "Sam" W. Demos

Jan 1, 2021

Samuel “Sam” W. Demos, age 60, of Belle, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born February 4, 1960, in St. Louis, a son to the late John and June (Keiser) Demos.

Sam was a 1978 graduate of Hazelwood High School. Following high school, Sam went to work with his father in...

Leah Geraldine "Gerry" Miller

Leah Geraldine "Gerry" Miller

Dec 26, 2020

Leah Geraldine “Gerry” Miller, 87, passed away peacefully at University Hospital in Columbia on December 26, 2020. Her husband, son, and daughter were blessed to have been able to spend time at her side on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Gerry was born April 8, 1933, in St. Louis to Glenn and Mayme (Hassler) Sullinger. She married William David “Bill”...

Benjamin Franklin Smith, II

Benjamin Franklin Smith, II

Dec 26, 2020

 

Benjamin “Ben” F. Smith II, age 64, of Belle, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.

He was born June 15, 1956, in Galesburg, Il, a son to the late Benjamin Franklin Smith, Sr. and Sylvia (Longcor) Smith.  

Ben graduated from Peoria High School and received his associate’s degree in Diesel...

Charles Curtis Martin

Charles Curtis Martin

Dec 24, 2020

Charles Curtis Martin, age 72, of Belle, Mo departed this life Thursday, December 24th, 2020 at his home near Belle, MO.

Charles was born April 28th, 1948 in Clarksburg, MO, to the late Curtis J. and Melva (Winebrenner) Martin.

He attended school in Clarksburg, Mo and then in California, MO. After school he went to work for Gerhart Concrete Construction where...

Joyce Ann Waggoner

Joyce Ann Waggoner

Dec 24, 2020

Joyce Ann Waggoner was born on July 6, 1952. She was the daughter of Quilas Thomas Clinton (“Q.T.”) Branson and Ruby Mae Branson (née Robertson) of Belle, Missouri, U.S.A. She has one sibling, Rocky DeWayne Branson, also of Belle, MO.

Joyce married Don Waggoner on June 24, 1972 at Pilot Knob Baptist Church. They met in college, on the campus...

Peggy Lee DeJager

Peggy Lee DeJager

Dec 23, 2020

Peggy (Robertson) DeJager, age 66 passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Miner Nursing Center in Sikeston.

Peggy was born May 2, 1954, a daughter to the late Boyde and Martha Jane (Jett) Robertson in Jefferson City.

She was a graduate of Belle High School and was a member of the Pilot Knob Baptist Church.

Peggy was united in...

Betty "Clancy" H. Whitaker

Betty "Clancy" H. Whitaker

Dec 18, 2020

 

Betty “Clancy” H. Whitaker, age 75, of Bland, passed away on December 18, 2020 at the Phelps County Medical Center in Rolla.

She was born on November 4, 1945, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late Harry E. and Betty L. (Wheeler) Leonberger.

Clancy grew up in St. Louis, and was a 1964 graduate of Lutheran South High...

Nancy Carolyn Owens

Nancy Carolyn Owens

Dec 15, 2020

 

Nancy Carolyn Owens, age 76, of Belle, passed away, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City with her family by her side.

She was born November 17, 1944, in Alton, Mo, a daughter to the late Fred and Mary Lee (Simpson) Sisco.

She was a member of the College Hill Baptist Church.

Carolyn was...

Norman Dempsey Jones

Norman Dempsey Jones

Dec 15, 2020

Norman Dempsey Jones, age 97, of Belle passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Stonebridge Senior Living in Hermann.

Norman Dempsey Jones was born in Dixon, Mo. on November 18, 1923, the son of Clay and Mayme (Nichols) Jones. He was one of five children born to this union.

He attended school in Dixon.  

On February 3, 1943 he...

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