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Donald Melvin Johnson

Donald Melvin Johnson

Jan 26, 2020

Donald Melvin Johnson, age 88, of Wentzville and formerly of Bland passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the Heritage Point Assisted Living Facility of Wentzville.

Don was born October 31, 1931 in Washington, the only son to the late Floyd Vernon and Loy (Satterfield) Johnson.

Don was a 1947 graduate of Bland High School and a member of the Troy...

Karlee Jo Hallahan

Karlee Jo Hallahan

Jan 24, 2020

Karlee Jo Hallahan, age 21, of Vienna passed gently at home on Friday January 24, 2020. 

Karlee was born June 26, 1998, in Jefferson City, a daughter to Jacob “Jake” and Camelia Dawn (Vinson) Hallahan.  Diagnosed at birth with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare genetic skin disease, she faced a lifetime of physical pain.  Despite the many obstacles Karlee maintained an...

Mary Virginia Heyer

Mary Virginia Heyer

Jan 24, 2020

Mary Virginia Heyer, age 77, of Belle passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at her residence in Owensville.

Mary was born March 30, 1942 in Osage County, a daughter to the late Vernon Ivan and Alma Isabell (Jaeger) Jett.

On December 16, 1961, Mary was united in marriage in the home of Pastor Roy Jett in Bland, to Bobby Jean...

Linda S. Seba

Linda S. Seba

Jan 21, 2020

Linda S. Seba, age 83, of Belle passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at SSM Health in Jefferson City.

Linda was born January 27, 1936, in Ashland, a daughter to the late Howard and Alice (Crump) Clark.

She attended the Ashland school system as a child and received her G.E.D later in life. It was an accomplishment she was very proud...

Kenneth "K.J." J. Detjen

Kenneth "K.J." J. Detjen

Jan 13, 2020

 

Kenneth “K.J.” Detjen, age 49, of Bland passed away on January 13, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on July 7, 1970, in St. Charles a son to Kenneth M. Detjen and the late Kathleen M. (Brown) Detjen.  

Kenneth was a 1988 graduate of New Haven High School. He had became an Carpentry Apprentice following high school...

Geraldine Rae Valley

Geraldine Rae Valley

Jan 13, 2020

Geraldine Rae Valley (Combs), age 83, of Belle passed away Monday, January 13, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Geraldine was born August 18, 1936 in Chicago, a daughter to the late Arthur George and Gertrude Mae (Jarvis) Combs.

On April 17, 1954, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Valley, Sr at the Christian Church in Gerald....

Orville "Gene" Eugene Oliver

Orville "Gene" Eugene Oliver

Jan 10, 2020

Orville “Gene” Eugene Oliver, age 84, of Bland passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at his residence.

Orville was born on November 7, 1935, in Schuyler County, Missouri, a son to the late Norman and Elsie (Collins) Oliver.

He was a 1953 graduate of Queen City High School. Following High School, Gene enlisted in the United States Army and...

Wendell "Wendy" E. Barbarick

Wendell "Wendy" E. Barbarick

Jan 10, 2020

 

 

Wendell “Wendy” Eugene Barbarick went to be with Jesus on Friday, January 10, 2020. Wendy was born on September 8, 1935 to the late Gillem and Olive Barbarick (Stockton) in Belle, MO. Wendy rejoiced in  getting to be with his wife, Patricia Barbarick, parents Gillem and Olive (Stockton), brothers Willis, Basil, Kenneth, Buel, Carl, sister Reva Mitchell, and...

Gregory E. Garstang

Gregory E. Garstang

Dec 29, 2019

 

Gregory E. Garstang, formally of Belle, passed away December 29, 2019. Greg was the son of the late Dr. William and Carmel Garstang, lifelong residents of Belle.  Greg was born February 2, 1947, in Warrensburg. He was a 1965 graduate of Belle High School and 1970 graduate of the University of Missouri. Later, in 1974, he graduated from the...

Marie A. Helmig

Marie A. Helmig

Dec 11, 2019

 

Marie A. Helmig, age 94 passed away on December 11, 2019 at Victorian Place in Owensville with her family at her side.

Marie was born on October 12, 1925 in Washington, MO a daughter to the late Arthur and Rose (Schroeder) Begemann.

In 1942 Marie was united in marriage to Victor Drewell. Victor was killed in the line of...

Michael "Mike" L. Ridenhour

Michael "Mike" L. Ridenhour

Dec 6, 2019

Michael “Mike” Ridenhour, age 70, of Belle passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Mike was born September 19, 1949, in Belle, a son to the late Harold “Dick” and Geneva (Owens) Ridenhour.   

He was a 1967 graduate of Belle High School.

On December 2, 1967 Mike was united in marriage to Janie...

Georgia L. Stockton

Georgia L. Stockton

Nov 27, 2019

 

Shortly after the reading of Psalm 23 and a prayer of release, Georgia L Stockton peacefully took her last breath on earth and her first breath in God's presence. She had a glorious life here on earth but was ready to go "home", and did, on November 27 at 9:59 pm. 

Georgia came into this life on February 11, 1924...

Robert "Bob" Wayne Heflin

Robert "Bob" Wayne Heflin

Nov 22, 2019

Robert Wayne Heflin known by his family as ‘Bob” was born in Dunklin County near Senath, Missouri on November 9, 1930 and passed away on November 22, 2019.

He joined the U.S. Navy in 1948 and served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired after 20 years of service. He went on to retire from the University of Missouri...

Zella M. Jones

Zella M. Jones

Nov 20, 2019

 

Zella Mae (Ficke) Jones of Owensville, MO passed away Wednesday November 20, 2019 at her home.

Zella was born April 5, 1937 to Luther Ficke and Edith Hollandsworth Ficke at their home in Rosebud. MO.

Zella was united in marriage on May 15, 1955 to Ronald Jones he preceded her in death on February 22, 2013. To this union...

Cameron Louis Shanks

Cameron Louis Shanks

Nov 9, 2019

Cameron Louis Shanks, age 15, of Belle passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

Cameron was born August 31, 2004, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, a son to Bruce and Sunshine (Boucher) Shanks.

Cameron was tough and a fighter, living a much longer life than...

Kelly D. Wallace

Kelly D. Wallace

Nov 6, 2019

 

Kelly D. Wallace, age 64, of Belle passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his residence.

Kelly was born on February 28, 1955, a son to the late Everett H. and Patricia (Abel) Wallace.

Kelly was a 1973 graduate of Belle High School and received his Bachelor Degree in Interior Design from the California College of Arts in San...

Dellafae A. Holt

Dellafae A. Holt

Oct 15, 2019

 

Dellafae A. Holt, age 83, of Belle passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO surrounded by family and friends. She was born July 30, 1936, at home in Summerfield to Arvell and Faye (Jones) McQueen. She grew up in Belle, MO and graduated from Belle High School in 1954.

Dellafae married...

Harvey Richard Farris

Harvey Richard Farris

Oct 9, 2019

Harvey R. Farris, age 85, of Sullivan and formerly of Bland passed away on October 9, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on December 14, 1933, a son to the late Floyd N. and Lora S. (Jett) Farris.  

Harvey attended Owensville High School and served his country in the United States Marine Corp.

On November 23, 1956, Harvey...

Juanita Mae Thompson

Juanita Mae Thompson

Oct 7, 2019

 

Juanita Mae (Cox) Thompson passed away at home on October 7, 2019. She was born November 18, 1946 in Clovis, New Mexico to James Claeborn and Eva Mae (Shipp) Cox. She grew up on a dairy farm in Floyd, New Mexico. She joined the Seventh-Day Adventist church as a child and was a member of the Rolla SDA Church.

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Joseph Lenard Thompson

Joseph Lenard Thompson

Oct 4, 2019

 

Joseph Lenard Thompson passed away at home on October 4, 2019.  He was born July 21, 1948 in Belle, Missouri to Cecil Ira and Marion Catherine (Keller) Thompson.  He was baptized at Bourbon Seventh Day Adventist Church on August 22, 1964.  Lenard was a member of the Rolla SDA Church.  He attended Belle High School and graduated in 1966. ...

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