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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, 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, 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, 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, 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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Venita Love (Litton) Elrod was born to Taul and Floy (Hassler) Litton August 8th, 1941 in Berger, Mo. She was the 4th child born to her parents, following her brother Elmer, sister Evelyn, and brother Clifford. She showed what a compassionate person she was at an early age, staying with a widow to help with the children, in her...
David Eldridge Smith, age 55 of Belle, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at his residence.
David was born January 8, 1963, in St. Louis, a son to the late Eldridge Smith and Mary (Estes) Smith. His father precedes him in death and Mary survives of her home near Belle.
David was a 1981 graduate of Hazelwood High School.
On...
John Albert Oldfather, age 65 of Bland, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at his residence surround by his family.
John was born March 29, 1953, in Jennings, MO, a son to the late John Phillip and Patricia A. (Zulauf) Oldfather.
John was a 1971 graduate of Bland High School and received several certificates from technical schools in electronics,...
Dwayne R. Durbin, age 67 passed away December 19, 2018 at the Frene valley Nursing Facility in Owensville.
Dwayne was proceeded in death by his parents, sister, and wife.
He is survived by his brother John Durbin and wife Christina of St. Roberts, MO. Daughter April Harding and husband Josh of Cuba, MO. Daughter Debra Jones of Owensville and her...
Arminta Jane Branson, age 85, of Owensville, formerly of Belle passed away December 14, 2018 at the Frene Valley Nursing Facility in Owensville.
Arminta was born on October 29, 1933, in Belle, a daughter to the late Warren and Opal (Haynes) Branson. She was one of eleven children born into the family.
Arminta had a heart of gold and she had...
On Sunday, December 9, 2018, Wayne Wallace (better known as “pops” to most), passed away peacefully in Hospice after suffering multiple strokes. He was 80 years old and a 25 year resident of Bland. Beloved by all, he was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and so much more to so many.
Wayne was born on April 18, 1938 in...
Deborah Kay Weller, age 64, of Belle passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
Debbie was born on September 11, 1954, in Belle, a daughter to the late Ervin Frank and Buena Faye (Party) Butler.
She was a 1972 graduate of Belle High School and a former member of the R.L.D.S...
James “Jim” Martin, age 75, of Manchester, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center in Valley Park.
Jim was born March 26, 1943, in St. Louis, a son to the late Cleo H. and Nedra Mae (King) Martin.
He was a 1961 graduate of Valley Park High School.
On December 31, 1976, he...
Adam William Howard Crull, of Bland, Mo. was born September 15, 1995 in Rolla, a son to Tim and Susie Crull. He departed this world on October 27, 2018 at the age of 23.
He was a 2014 graduate of Belle High School. After high School, he attended the Missouri Welding Institute in Nevada, Mo., where he graduated in...
Kathryn Sue Schwartz, of Belle, was born February 4, 1953 in Gardner, Kansas and passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on October 23, 2018 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla.
Kathy was married to Mike Schwartz on August 16, 1985 and together raised four wonderful children over the course of Mike’s Air Force career.
The consummate military...
Rita Marie Gehlert, age 66, of Belle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Rita was born on October 11, 1952, in Washington, a daughter to late Joseph Henry and Theresa Grace (Hess) Straatmann.
Rita was a 1971 graduate of St. Borgia High School.
On September 15, 1973, at Our Lady of...
Rachel L. Theriot, age 39, of Linn passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Washington.
Rachel was born on September 27, 1979, in Raceland, LA, a daughter to Blenda (Lowery) Rector. Blenda survives, with Rachel’s step-father Dennis, of their home in Belle.
She was a 1997 graduate of Belle High School and was employed...
James P. “Jim” Lange, age 75, of Belle passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his residence.
James was born on April 10, 1943, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Victor and Gladys (Mittlehauser) Lange.
He was a graduate of the Maries RII school district and a lifelong area resident. In June of 1962, James was...
Sandra G. Plunkett, age 44, of Holts Summit passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Chillicothe Correctional Center in Chillicothe, Mo.
Sandra was born October 15, 1973 in Jefferson City, Mo, a daughter to Dale Gordon and Maxine Ann (Gleize) Jannick of Bland, Mo.
On September 5, 1998, Sandra was united in marriage to Paul Plunkett who preceded her...
Donna Newman, 76, of Bland, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at the Gasconade Manor in Owensville, at the age of 76.
Donna was born on October 9, 1941, to Raymond Gray and Ada Byrd.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ada Byrd, and one daughter Becky Rehmert.
Donna is survived by her husband Paul...
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