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Jenny Kaye Carpenter

Jenny Kaye Carpenter

Sep 30, 2023

 

Jenny Kaye Carpenter, age 75, of Bland, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Stonebridge of Owensville.  

 

Jenny was born April 4, 1948, in Belle, a daughter to the late Glen and Camelia (Butler) Thompson.

 

Jenny was a longtime area resident and earned her high school degree in 1967. She was a member of the...

Charles Edward Creswell

Charles Edward Creswell

Sep 21, 2023

 

Charles Edward Creswell, age 59, son, brother, uncle, husband, and father went to be with Jesus on September 21, 2023.

 

Charles was born in San Jose, California to Richard Creswell and Diane Moore. Charles attended Kelseyville Continuation High School in Kelseyville, Ca. He also attended college in Santa Clara, California, De Anzo College in Cupertino, California, Moberly Jr....

Donald L. Perkins

Donald L. Perkins

Sep 21, 2023

 

Donald Leroy Perkins, age 80, of Bland, passed away on September 21, 2023 at his home.  

 

He was born on July 25, 1943, in Bland, a son to the late Virgil H. and Edna F. (Southard) Perkins.

 

On May 17, 1980 he was united in marriage to Audrey Reed in Belle. Audrey survives of the...

Jerry L. Shockley

Jerry L. Shockley

Sep 20, 2023

 

Jerry L. Shockley, age 82, of Belle, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.  

 

Jerry was born January 23, 1941, in Rolla, a son to the late John Edward and Veta May (Gibbons) Shockley.

 

Jerry was a longtime area resident. In 1960, Jerry joined the armed forces and proudly served...

James "Jim" Barbour Baldwin

James "Jim" Barbour Baldwin

Sep 14, 2023

 

James “Jim” Barbour Baldwin, Jr, age 84, of Belle, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his residence.

 

Jim was born December 21, 1938 in Front Royal Virginia, a son to the late James Barbour Baldwin, Sr and Margaurite (Elliott) Baldwin.

 

He graduated from High School in Warren County Virginia and following high school, proudly...

Herbert "Herb" James Detjen

Herbert "Herb" James Detjen

Sep 14, 2023

 

Herbert “Herb” J. Detjen, age 81, of Bland passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his residence near Bland.

 

He was born on October 26, 1941 in Alton, Illinois, a son to the late John James and Gladys Rose (Huber) Detjen.

 

Her attended the St. Joseph in Manchester and the Maplewood Richmond Heights High...

Peter Steven Elrod

Peter Steven Elrod

Sep 4, 2023

 

Peter Steven Elrod, age 69, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Barnes -Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Leasa.

 

Pete was born August 3, 1954, in Belle, a son to the late Clyde and Marjorie (Skouby) Elrod.

 

He was a 1972 graduate of Belle High School and...

Liana Elaine Podhorn

Liana Elaine Podhorn

Sep 3, 2023

 

Liana Elaine Podhorn, age 64, of Belle, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023.

 

Liana was born August 25, 1959, in Jerseyville, Illinois and graduated in 1977 from Fort Zumwalt High School in St. Peters.

 

Liana lived for being a mother to not only her children but many other members of her family including neighbors and...

Henry Edward Stulce

Henry Edward Stulce

Sep 2, 2023

 

Henry Edward Stulce, age 78, of Belle, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis.

 

Henry was born March 5, 1945, in Rosebud, a son to the late Charles and Mary A. (Stockton) Stulce.

 

Henry proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

 

On May...

Paris "Pat" Ruth Henley

Paris "Pat" Ruth Henley

Aug 28, 2023

 

Paris “Pat” Ruth Henley, 91, of Belle, passed away peacefully at Capital Region Medical Center on Monday, August 28, 2023.  She had been a resident of Stonebridge Senior Living in Westphalia for the past 2 years.

 

Pat was born on August 26, 1932, to the late Rev. Roy C Jett and Gussie (Haines) Jett.

On February 10, 1951,...

Margaret Janiece Ridenhour

Margaret Janiece Ridenhour

Aug 12, 2023

 

Margaret Janiece Ridenhour, age 89, of Belle, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Gasconade Manor in Owensville.

 

Janiece was born June 26, 1934, in Summerfield, a daughter to the late Leslie and Tillie (Woemmel) Ridenhour.

 

Janiece had been employed as a beautician in Belle and also worked in the banking industry for many years...

Verlee F. Backues

Verlee F. Backues

Aug 8, 2023

 

Verlee Fay Backues (Shockley), age 84, of Belle, entered unto eternal rest on Monday, August 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.

 

Verlee was born December 25, 1938, in Belle, Mo, a daughter of the late John Edward and Veta May (Gibbons) Shockley.

 

Verlee was a lifelong Belle resident and a 1956 graduate of...

Melvan "Doc" L. Holliday

Melvan "Doc" L. Holliday

Aug 3, 2023

 

Melvan “Doc” L. Holliday, age 69, of Russellville, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his residence.

 

Melvan was born on December 7, 1953, in Unionville, a son to the late John and Mary (Hackney) Holliday.

 

Melvan was a 1972 graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia and a 1974 graduate of Linn Technical College with...

Kim Lee Vandelicht

Kim Lee Vandelicht

Aug 2, 2023

 

Kim Lee Vandelicht, age 64, of Belle, passed away on Wednesday, August 2,2023, at the Gasconade Manor Nursing Facility in Owensville. Kim was born on March 2, 1959, in Council Bluffs, IA, a son to Sonny and Iva Mae (Owens) Vandelicht.

 

Kim was a 1977 graduate of Belle High School. He worked in construction for many years...

Linda Sue (Hicks) Rose

Linda Sue (Hicks) Rose

Jul 26, 2023

 

Linda Sue (Hicks) Rose, age 71, of Owensville, passed away on July 26, 2023 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.

 

She was born on December 29, 1951, in Belle, a daughter to the late Wade and Eunice (Glandon) Hicks.

 

Linda was a lifelong area resident. She had been employed with the Labor...

James Edward "Porky" McKinney

James Edward "Porky" McKinney

Jul 18, 2023

 

The Lord rejoiced and welcomed his faithful servant, James Edward “Porky” McKinney into his loving arms Tuesday morning, July 18, 2023.

 

Porky was born April 17, 1944 at home near Peavine as a 4 lb preemie to Clarence and Anna (Stratman) McKinney. He was the center of their whole world from day one. They later moved to a...

Candie Ann Malone

Candie Ann Malone

Jul 17, 2023

Candie Ann Malone, age 61, of Las Vegas, Nv. passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2023, at North Vista Hospital. Candie was born in St. Louis, Mo. on October 13, 1961, to the late George David Cathey and Mabel Eleanor Beyer. Candie was the youngest of 7 children.

Candie had two daughters, Mary Angela Malone and Brandy Lynn Martinez....

Floyd Clinton McKinney

Floyd Clinton McKinney

Jul 9, 2023

 

Floyd Clinton McKinney, age 96, of Belle, passed away Sunday Morning, July 9, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.  

 

He was born November 22, 1926, in rural Maries county, a son to the late Everette and Susie (Cox) McKinney.

 

On July 16, 1949, Floyd was united in marriage to Ruth Alma Green. From this...

Walter Eugene Nie

Walter Eugene Nie

Jun 23, 2023

 

Walter E. Nie, age 90, of Belle, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at the St. James Veteran’s Home.

 

Walter was born May 7, 1933, in Maries County, a son to the late Walter Joseph and Talytha Pauline (Woemmel) Nie.

 

Walter was a lifelong area resident and a 1951 graduate of Belle High School. Following...

Thomas Allen Elrod, Sr.

Thomas Allen Elrod, Sr.

May 31, 2023

Thomas A. Elrod, Sr., age 93, of Belle, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

 

Tom was born February 10, 1930, on the Bent Elrod Homestead in Maries County which was established in 1840, a son to the late Allen Boney and Annie Belle (Whalen) Elrod. Annie passed away 10 days...

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