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Julia Ann Branson

Julia Ann Branson

Apr 28, 2019

 

Julia Ann Branson, age 71 of Belle, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her family.

 Julia was born October 24, 1947, in Lanes Prairie, a daughter to the late George James and Georgia (Price) Bockover.

 On September 15, 1966, Julia was united in marriage to Donald (Mack) Branson in Bland, MO., he preceded...

Jason "Crackett" Roberds

Jason "Crackett" Roberds

Apr 10, 2019

Jason “Crackett” M. Roberds, age 40 of Belle, passed away on Wednesday, April, 10, 2019.  

Jason was born January 5, 1979, in Washington, a son James (Jim) and the late Arlena (Branson) Roberds. His mother preceded him in death and is father survives of his home.  

Jason was baptized on November 11, 1987 at the Belle First Baptist...

Brenda Kaye Griffith

Brenda Kaye Griffith

Mar 28, 2019

Brenda Kaye Griffith, age 76 of Belle, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at the Frene Valley Healthcare in Owensville, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Brenda was born September 21, 1942, near Bland, Mo, to Lowell and Georgia (Pointer) Terrill.

Brenda attended the Bland schools and was a member of the Bland High School class of 1960.

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Effie S. Freie

Effie S. Freie

Mar 26, 2019

Effie S. Freie, age 89 of Jefferson City, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Jefferson City Manor with her family by her side.  

Effie was born May 19, 1929, in Cooper Hill, a daughter, to the late Louis and Albertina (Danuser) Czeschin.  

Effie was a 1947 graduate of Belle High School.

On March 24, 1951, Effie...

Nancy Jo Abel

Nancy Jo Abel

Mar 25, 2019

 

Nancy Jo Abel, of Owensville, went to see her Jesus on March 25, 2019.

 Nancy was born on July 22, 1936, in Belle, Mo., the daughter of Austin Amul and Georgia Francis (Terrill) Abel.

 Nancy was the baby born with Cerebral Palsy and was that way all of her life.

 Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and...

Betty S. Shockley

Betty S. Shockley

Mar 22, 2019

 

Betty S. Shockley, age 75 passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019, at her daughters home in Freeburg.

Betty was born December 8, 1943, in Washington, a daughter, to the late Joseph and Mildred (Cahill) Haines.

Betty was a lifelong area resident and attended the Bland school system.

In January of 1959 she was united in marriage to Edward...

Richard "Howdy" H. Terrill

Richard "Howdy" H. Terrill

Mar 18, 2019

 

Richard Howard Terrill, better known as “Howdy”, passed away on March 18, 2019 at his home in Bland at 87 years of age.  

 He was born on August 20, 1931 to the late Richard L. and Edna (Lacy) Terrill.

 He attended school in Bland graduating from high school in May, 1949

 On December 16, 1950 Howdy was married...

Velma L. Smith

Velma L. Smith

Mar 12, 2019

Velma Lou Smith, age 79 of Belle, passed away on Tuesday, March12, 2019, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City. 

Velma was born February 20, 1940, in rural Gasconade County, a daughter, to the late Murl and Mae (Jenkins) Smith. 

Velma attended the Belle school district as a child and proudly received her G.E.D. later in life. 

She was a lifelong area resident, a former member of the Eastern Star, and a member of the...

Franklin Edward Thurmond

Franklin Edward Thurmond

Mar 10, 2019

 

Franklin Edward Thurmond, age 82 of Owensville, formerly of Bland, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the Frene Valley Nursing Facility in Owensville surrounded by his loving family.

Franklin was born December 9, 1936 in Union, MO., a son to the late Benjamin and Ada (Dearing) Thurmond.

Franklin was married to Joan Burton for 16 years before divorcing...

Roy Terrill "Tex" Kinman, Jr.

Roy Terrill "Tex" Kinman, Jr.

Feb 24, 2019

Roy Terrill “Tex” Kinman, Jr., passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the age of 82 at Gasconade Manor in Owensville.

He was born July 20, 1936, the son of Roy T. Kinman, Sr. and Althie B. Kinman. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Lois Kinman. Together they have four children, Kevin Kinman, Ronda Calkins, Richard...

Robert C. "Bear" Wilcox

Robert C. "Bear" Wilcox

Feb 20, 2019

 

Robert C. “Bear” Wilcox, Jr., age 54 of Belle, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Robert was born January 13, 1965, in St. Louis, a son to the late Robert C., Sr. and Nina M. (Burnia) Wilcox.  

He attended Pacific High School and received his GED in 2013. Robert worked...

Gary Dean Rehmert

Gary Dean Rehmert

Feb 17, 2019

 

Gary Dean Rehmert, age 79 of Belle, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. 

Gary was born July 25, 1939, in Sullivan, a son to the late Arthur E. and June L. (Shelton) Rehmert. 

Gary was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Owensville High School in 1957.

On July 25,...

Debria Kay Sellers

Debria Kay Sellers

Feb 9, 2019

 

Debbie Kay Sellers, age 64 of Belle, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at the Frene Valley Nursing Facility in Owensville.

Debbie was born March 13, 1954, in Rolla, a daughter, to James and Nancy (Haas) Sellers. Both survive of their home in Belle.

Debbie had been an area resident for 35 years following her parents move from...

Kenneth Wayne Carpenter

Kenneth Wayne Carpenter

Feb 6, 2019

Kenneth Wayne Carpenter, age 90 passed away on February 6, 2019 at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia.

He was born on July 26, 1928 to the late Jesse and Faye Carpenter.

Wayne had lived a long and productive life. He lived in Bland, Missouri for the most part of his life with his wife Willadeen. They...

BettyAnn F. Gieck

BettyAnn F. Gieck

Feb 2, 2019

BettyAnn F. Gieck, age 63 of Belle, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.  

BettyAnn was born January 14, 1956, in College Grove, OR, a daughter to the late Elmer and Dixie (Cutsforth) Sakkinen.  

On June 30, 1979 BettyAnn was united in marriage to Thomas Gieck in Bland. Thomas...

Joseph P. Murphy, Jr.

Joseph P. Murphy, Jr.

Feb 1, 2019

Joseph "Sonny" Murphy Jr, of Belle passed away at the age of 70 on Friday, February 1, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. 

He was born November 5, 1948 in Fillmore, IL to the late Joseph P. and May (Kunz) Murphy. He moved to the Belle area in 1968 where he later met his wife, Beverly (Cox) Murphy. They...

Kristen Ann Marie Tungate

Kristen Ann Marie Tungate

Jan 30, 2019

Kristen Ann Marie Tungate, age 36, of Bland, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at her residence.

Kristen was born on August 9, 1982, in St. Louis, a daughter to Kathleen (Bratton) Wright.

Kristen was a 2002 graduate of Belle High School.

On November 7, 2018, Kristen was united in marriage to Michael Tungate, in Bland, he survives at...

Ruby L. Wright

Ruby L. Wright

Jan 29, 2019

 

Ruby L. Wright, age 85 of Belle, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital.

Ruby was born October 25, 1933, in Hackleburg, Alabama, a daughter to the late Jessie and Audy (Elrod) Baker.

In 1951 she was united in marriage to Harold Wright in Atlanta, Ga. Harold preceded her in death on January...

Murel Chesley "Bob" Goodman

Murel Chesley "Bob" Goodman

Jan 17, 2019

 

Murel Chesley “Bob” Goodman, age 86 of Warrensburg, formerly of Belle, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg.

Bob was born December 30, 1932, in Osage County, a son to the late Chesley and Tillie (Owens) Goodman.

He attended the Buck Elk School through the third grade and the Belle School...

Stewart L. "Stew" Darrah

Stewart L. "Stew" Darrah

Jan 9, 2019

Stewart L. “Stew” Darrah, age 70 of Belle, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at his residence.

 Stewart was born September 2, 1948, in McPherson, KS, a son to the late Thomas Keith “Pete” and Eileen (Hoemann) Darrah.

 Stew was a 1966 graduate of Washington High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri.

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