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Norma June Vandegriffe

Norma June Vandegriffe

Aug 15, 2016

Norma June Vandegriffe, 81, of Holts Summit, passed away at SSM Health St.Mary's Hospital on Monday, August 15, 2016. She was born on February 12, 1935 to the late Vanis and Sarah Josephine (Crider) Baker. She was united in marriage on August 11, 1951 to Billy R. Vandegriffe. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2014. They were married...

Robert "Bob" Loughridge

Robert "Bob" Loughridge

Aug 14, 2016

Bob Loughridge, age 73, of Belle passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born May 31, 1943, in rural Osage County, a son to the late George and Ruby (Pearon) Loughridge. He was a 1962 graduate of Belle High School and attended Linn Technical College for two years. Following high school, Bob...

Henderson Edward Stockton

Henderson Edward Stockton

Aug 12, 2016

Henderson Edward StocktonHenderson "ED" Stockton, 89, passed away on Friday August 12, 2016 at Gasconade Manor Nursing Home in Owensville Missouri.We believe; on a bright sunny day, May 11, 1927 a baby boy was born to Maymie and Albert (Dube) Stockton. He was given the name of Henderson Edward but most folks just called him Ed. He was a lifelong...

Maxine R. Travis

Maxine R. Travis

Aug 5, 2016

Maxine Rohrer Travis, 94, of Belle, went home to the Lord on Friday, August 5, 2016, after a short hospitalization in Jefferson City. She was the wife of Earl Travis of Belle who preceded her in death on August 31, 2004. Maxine was the daughter of Wilber and Gusta Rohrer and sister of Boyd Rohrer, all deceased. She is survived...

Tina R. Mosher

Tina R. Mosher

Aug 3, 2016

Tina R. Mosher, age 49 of Belle, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Tina was born on June 12, 1967, in Woodriver, Illinois, a daughter to Ronald Mosher and the late Karen (Doty) Mosher. He survives of Belle.Tina was a 1986 graduate of Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto, Illinois. Tina was...

Janet Wolfenbarker

Janet Wolfenbarker

Aug 2, 2016

Janet Wolfenbarker, age 71, of Bland passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at her residence. Janet was born March 2, 1945, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late Charles and Dorothy (Eldridge) Damitz. She had been employed at Inter-City Manufacturing Company in St. Louis for over 25 years and had been a resident of the Bland area for several...

Victor Henry Michel

Victor Henry Michel

Jul 27, 2016

Victor Michel, age 93, of Bland passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Gasconade Manor in Owensville.Victor was born December 3, 1922, in rural Gasconade County, a son to the late Henry and Rachel (Houseman) Michel. He was a lifelong member of the area and attended the Weller School as a child. Victor was a member of the Leduc Methodist...

Justin James Schweer

Justin James Schweer

Jul 27, 2016

Justin James Schweer, age 35 of Taos, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Boone County Hospital Columbia surrounded by loved ones.Justin was born December 21, 1980 in Jefferson City, Mo., to James Schweer and Linda Calton. Justin was a graduate of Jefferson City High School. After graduating high school Justin began work as a Sheet Metal Worker for Local...

Jeffrey Donald Moreland

Jeffrey Donald Moreland

Jul 26, 2016

Jeffrey Donald Moreland, 52, Belle, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at his home.Jeff was born April 28, 1964, in Jefferson City. He is the son of Don Moreland, Belle, and Ann Bickel, Jefferson City. He was married June 30, 1995, in Jefferson City to Jo Lynn Dyke Moreland, who survives in Belle.Jeff graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1984....

Walter Harold Shockley

Walter Harold Shockley

Jul 19, 2016

Walter Harold Shockley, age 93, of Bland, Missouri, formerly of Crestwood, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri.Harold was born December 25, 1922, in Lanes Prairie, Missouri, the eldest son of Jesse and Ida (Pohl) Shockley.Harold graduated from Rolla High School May, 1941. He began working as an installer for Western Electric...

Mary Martha Hollandsworth

Mary Martha Hollandsworth

Jul 15, 2016

Mary Martha Hollandsworth, age 87 of Bland, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at Gasconade Manor Nursing Facility in Owensville. Mary was born on March, 10, 1929, in rural Gasconade County, a daughter to the late Peter D. and Rosa C. (Redden) Leach. On July 19, 1944, she was united in marriage to Harvey Hollandsworth in Washington, MO. He preceded...

Iva J. Schultz

Iva J. Schultz

Jul 5, 2016

Iva Jane Robertson Schultz, age 86, of Belle, passed away, Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at the Gasconade Manor Nursing Facility in Owensville. Iva was born on October 19, 1929 in Paydown, a daughter of Thomas Monroe and Mammie (Basham) Robertson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Owensville, MO. Iva worked for many years in the shoe...

Raland Alan Baker

Raland Alan Baker

Jul 3, 2016

Raland Baker, age 58, of Denham Springs, LA, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Raland was born on January 1, 1958, in Los Angeles, CA, a son to Jerry and Bennie (Wilmot) Baker. Both survive of their home in Belle, Missouri. He received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of...

Alex Jordyn Turner

Alex Jordyn Turner

Jun 24, 2016

Alex J. Turner, age 5, of Belle, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016, at the Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident. Alex was born on March 8, 2011, in St. Louis, a son to Frankie and Brenda (Wilcox) Turner. Both parents survive of the home as well as 8 brothers and sisters....

Roland J. Rogers

Roland J. Rogers

Jun 21, 2016

Roland J. Rogers, age 71, of Bland, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Jefferson City Manor. Roland was born on February 16, 1945, in Bland, a son to the late Eugene and Ollie Rose (Thomas) Rogers. He was a 1964 graduate of Bland High School. Following high school, Roland served his country in the United States Army during the...

Leroy "Lee" Seymour

Leroy "Lee" Seymour

Jun 6, 2016

Leroy "Lee" Seymour, age 83, of Owensville, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, at Gasconade Manor Nursing Facility in Owensville. Lee was born on February 12, 1933, in Summerfield, a son to the late Leonard and Aretta (Johnson) Seymour. He attended school in Belle and later proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. In May of 1974...

Leatha R. Hicks

Leatha R. Hicks

May 30, 2016

Leatha R. Hicks, age 75, of Belle, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016, at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla surrounded by love. Leatha was born on September 1, 1940, in Owensville, a daughter to the late Troy and Zoe (Campbell) Phelps. She attended school in Redbird and Bland. Leatha was a member of the College Hill Baptist...

Milford P. Spurgeon

Milford P. Spurgeon

May 20, 2016

Milford P. Spurgeon, age 90, of Belle, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City with his family by his side. Milford was born on March 4, 1926, in Cooper Hill, a son to the late Frank and Lydia (Branson) Spurgeon. On November 23, 1944, he was united in marriage to Vivian Rea Kemple....

Patsy Ann "Ridenhour" Heitman

Patsy Ann "Ridenhour" Heitman

May 16, 2016

Patsy Ann (Ridenhour) Heitman, age 73, of Belle, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis surrounded by her family. Pat was born on January 26, 1943, in Belle, a daughter to the late Harold "Dick" and Geneva (Owens) Ridenhour.She was a 1961 graduate of Belle High School and a member of the First Baptist...

Winfred "Wink" A. Elrod

Winfred "Wink" A. Elrod

May 3, 2016

Winfred "Wink" Elrod, age 80, of Belle, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the University of Columbia Hospital. Wink was born January 1, 1936, in Vienna, a son to the late Allen Boney and Zillah (Backues) Elrod. He was a 1954 graduate of Belle High School. Following graduation, Wink served his country in the United States Army as an...