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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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Venita L. Elrod

Venita L. Elrod

Jan 1, 2019

 

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...

John Albert Oldfather

John Albert Oldfather

Dec 22, 2018

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,...

David E. Smith

David E. Smith

Dec 22, 2018

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...

Dwayne R. Durbin

Dwayne R. Durbin

Dec 19, 2018

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

Arminta Jane Branson

Dec 14, 2018

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...

Wayne Wallace

Wayne Wallace

Dec 9, 2018

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

Deborah Kay Weller

Nov 25, 2018

 

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" R. Martin

James "Jim" R. Martin

Nov 14, 2018

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

Adam William Howard Crull

Oct 27, 2018

 

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...

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