Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of January 3, 2018 James "Jimmy" Davis James "Jimmy" Davis was born in Steelville, Missouri on Wednesday, March 5, 1958 to James Lee and Norma (Harris) Davis and passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at the age of 59 years, 9 months and 17 days. Jimmy accepted the Lord and on occasion attended Covenant Praise Church in Cuba, Missouri. On March 26, 2011 he married Lisa Kay (Bryant) Davis at their Steelville, Missouri home after being together for 30 years. Before his motorcycle accident, he enjoyed many hobbies including fishing, hunting, four wheeling, boating, drag racing and running a backhoe. In 2008, he started "Mid-MO HAWGS" and was actively involved through 2010. He participated in many benefits and toy drives. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing pranks and joking around with his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Norma Davis; and his mother-in-law, Betty Bryant. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Davis of Steelville, Missouri; children, Rusty (Jenni) Davis, Crystal (Tommy) Cox, and Jason Bryant, all of Steelville, Missouri and Carl (Jamie) Davis of Cherryville, Missouri; brother, Keith Davis of Bourbon, Missouri; sister, Teresa (John) Polston of Warrenton, Missouri; father-in-law, Chester Bryant of Steelville, Missouri; brother-in-law, Tony "Pete" Bryant of Steelville, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Rhonda (Artie) Schuler of Florissant, Missouri, Tina (James) Stephens of Leasburg, Missouri, Joyce McGuire of Viburnum, Missouri and Bonita Waldner of Cuba, Missouri; grandchildren, Hayli, Courtney, Alli, Emilee, Tamara, Hannah, Jayden, Trenton, Breanna and Jordyn; other relatives and friends. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with R ev. Spencer Hutson officiating. Burial was at the Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Diega W. DeVore Diega W. DeVore (Wisdom) of Raymondville and formerly of Salem, Missouri, was born to Ondo and Margaret B. (Wilson) Wisdom on February 4, 1949 in Bunker, Missouri and passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the age of 68 years. Diega married Randall DeVore on September 9, 1992 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Diega worked as a Paramedic and LPN at Salem Memorial District Hospital and Texas County Memorial Hospital for over 30 years. She was the first female to be Certified as a Paramedic in Dent County and was an EMS Instructor for several years. In her spare, she enjoyed painting, ceramics, crocheting, reading, traveling, gambling, swimming and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ondo and Margaret Wisdom. She is survived by her husband, Randall DeVore of Raymondville, Missouri; six children, Carmella and husband Terrence Griffin of St. Louis, Missouri, Jason and wife Erin Strange of Cuba, Missouri, Katrina Swartz of Rolla, Missouri, Travis and wife Samantha Strange of Salem, Missouri, Craig and wife Kathryn Strange of Steelville, Missouri and Valerie Strange of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; one brother, Michael and wife Ruthann Wisdom of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; one sister-in-law, Kay DeVore of West Plains, Missouri; one nephew, Jeffery Wisdom of Baltimore, Maryland; 22 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Mizell Funeral Home with Lesa Mizell officiating. In keeping with her wishes, Diega was cremated following the visitation and funeral service. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Rose Ann Dunkus Rose Ann Dunkus of St. James, Missouri was born on July 25, 1930 in Springfield, Illinois to Herman and Alice (Early) Schneider and passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at the age of 87 years. She married Michael William Dunkus. Rose Ann spent her working career as a Quality Control Specialist at an Electronics Firm in St. Louis. Rose Ann continued to work until her retirement, before relocating to St. James, Missouri. When she was thinking about relocating, her criteria was a very short list that consisted of a nice Catholic Church that she could belong to that made her feel welcome and a good beauty shop that she could go on Fridays for a day of beauty and more importantly good old fashion friendly "all around the town" gossip. Once those two items were a check Rose Ann relocated, making St. James, Missouri her home and Immaculate Conception her church; Rose involved herself in the church and was very active until her health no longer permitted. She loved to cook for family and friends but was known all around town and especially her church for her desserts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Alic Schneider; husband, Michael in 1982; and brothers, Robert and Fred Schneider. She is survived by her children, William (Bill) Dunkus and wife Mary of St. James, Missouri, David Dunkus and fianceŽ Kimberly Hopen-Pind of Pevely, Missouri and LuAnn Aiken and husband Alan of St. Louis, Missouri; grandchildren, Michael Dunkus, Rachael Hitch and husband Joshua, Sara Ciaccio and husband Dominic; great grandchildren, Jed Hitch, Isabella Hitch, Jack Ciaccio, and Luca Ciaccio; other relatives and friends. Visitation held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. A Mass of Christian burial held on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. James, Missouri with Father Henry officiating. Interment was in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Juanita Catherine Foust Juanita Catherine Foust of St. James, Missouri was born on September 11, 1932 in St. James, Missouri to Walter and Lola (Sewell) Claus and passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the age of 85 years. She married Ervin Foust Jr. on November 27, 1950. Juanita and Ervin were married 44 years before he passed on May 1, 1995. Juanita worked most of her life as a seamstress at Page Manufacturing. After retiring she worked part time as a cook for Cedar Knoll Living Center. For many years Juanita would spend her time gardening, canning and cooking a delicious meal on Sundays when her family would gather for a fun day at the farm. She also loved scratch off lottery tickets and would get so excited when she won any amount of money. She is survived by her son, Don Foust and wife Cathy of New Florence, Missouri; grandchildren, Jennifer Legalos of Hutto, Texas, Joshua Foust of New Florence, Missouri, Jodi Fisher, of Washington, Missouri, Justin, Jordan, Jesse and Jon Foust, all of St. James, Missouri; 10 great grandchildren; three sisters; two brothers; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Internment was in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers were Josh Foust, Jordan Foust, Justin Foust, Jake Foust, Jeff Glenn and Dan Fisher. Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. William Kiriadidis William Kiriakidis of Leasburg, Missouri was born on January 1, 1970 to Damos and Hellen (Farmakis) Kiriakidis in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the age of 47 years. He grew up and attended school in Chicago, Illinois. He spent time working for Dominick's Grocery Store chain. At the age of 30, William was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy and in 1994 he moved to Leasburg, Missouri to be near his brother, T ed. His family cared for him in his later years. William loved collecting comic books and videos. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen (Farmakis) Kiriakidis. He is survived by his father, Damos Kiriakidis of Leasburg, Missouri; one brother, Teddy Kiriakidis (Jane) of Leasburg, Missouri; niece, Eleni Ann Kiriakidis; nephew, Evan Allen Kiriakidis; one aunt, Kathy Farmakis of Skokie, Illinois; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Eaton Funeral Home with Father Joseph Strzelecki officiating. Burial followed at the Lea Cemetery in Leasburg, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan & Bourbon, Missouri. Rebul Marie Morrison Rebul Marie Morrison of St. James, Missouri was born on November 1, 1924 in Phelps County to James and Ruie Edith Luster Malone and passed away on December 26, 2017 at the age of 93 years, 1 month and 25 days. She was united in marriage on May 9, 1942 to Kenneth W. Morrison. Rebul was an active person. She was always working in her yard and garden tending to her flowers or busy in her house. She loved to read and quilt and yes, she loved to watch St. Louis Cardinals baseball. She and Kenneth loved to travel but always enjoyed being at home around family. She worked at Wal-Mart in Salem, Missouri for almost 20 years. She moved to Jefferson City, Missouri in 2008 to be closer to family. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ruie Edith Luster Malone; husband, Kenneth in January 2003; and six sisters, Opal Guthrie, Mary Gray, Virginia Gray, Dorothy Shanks and Katherine Curtis. She is survived by one son, Robert Kenneth Morrison and wife Judy of Jefferson City, Missouri; two grandchildren, Ethan Morrison of Warrensburg, Missouri and Cassandra Morrison of Jefferson City, Missouri; one sister, Nellie Justice of Coleman, Texas; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at noon on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Pallbearers were Jim Morrison, Harlin House, Don Hughes, Phil Havens, Carl Mosher and Gary Morrison. Music was provided by Linda Spurgeon. Song was "Shelter In The Arms of God". Burial was in the St. James Cemetery in St. James, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Beatrice Jane "Bea" Scott Beatrice Jane "Bea" Scott (McLean) of Cuba, Missouri was born to Louis and Erma Jane (Alexander) McLean on April 2, 1927 in Freeland, Michigan and passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Bea married Clifford Eldon Scott on May 26, 1951 in Piggott, Arkansas. Bea was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school. She enjoyed a good laugh, music, cooking, baking, swimming, roller and ice skating, memory games, playing pinochle and bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Erma Jane McLean; husband, Clifford Eldon Scott; two brothers, Donald and Douglas McLean; and one sister, Marjorie McAllister. She is survived by her 10 children, Barbara and husband Mohammad Abbasss Ali of Santa Barbara, California, James Eldon and wife Donna Scott of Cuba, Missouri, Ronald Lee and wife Margaret Scott of Leasburg, Missouri, Darrel Glen Scott and fianceŽ Joy Simpson of Bourbon, Missouri, Erma and husband Tom Wideman of St. Clair, Missouri, Eileen Scott and significant other Terry Voidanoff of Cuba, Missouri, Janet and husband Pete Duffy of Sullivan, Missouri, Bert Douglas and wife Carrie Scott of Cuba, Missouri, Linda Ann and husband Darren Dotson of Leasburg, Missouri, David Wayne Scott and significant other Julie Burgess of Cuba, Missouri; one sister, Mary Clark of Willow Springs, Missouri; 35 grand- children; 30 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home with Pastor John Parker officiating. Interment followed at the Lick Creek Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri Clarence Watson Clarence Watson was born on April 15, 1930 at Prescott, Missouri to Echles Marion and Myrtle Inez Hayes Watson and passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at the age of 87 years. He graduated from Licking High School in 1949. He married Melvalee Deweese on May 6, 1950. Shortly after marrying he and his wife ventured west to Kansas and Oklahoma where he started working in the oil fields. He and his family went on in later years west to New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado where he was a driller. His family always came first. Wherever he worked he took his family with him. He became widely known in his workplace for his love of God. On New Year's Day in 1964 he returned to his hometown and the farm where he was raised. Clarence pursued an occupation of carpentry. He went on to become a much sought after builder, building many homes in the area. Clarence was an avid hunter and loved spending time with his two dogs while on his 4 wheeler. He was a charter member of New Life Freewill Baptist Church of Licking, Missouri where he worked diligently building the present building. He was preceded in death by his parents, Echles and Myrtle; his brother, Milburn Pershing (Geneva) Watson; and two sisters, Virginia Marie (Leland) Prier and Norma Jean (Prier) Wolfe and Henry Prier. He is survived by his wife Melva; daughters, Judy Dablemont of Cuba, Missouri and Jan (Paul) Hoemann of Columbia, Missouri; grandsons, Rodrick (Christina) Dablemont, Jacob (Amanda) Dablemont of Columbia, Missouri, Jonathan (Marlee) Dablemont of Gerald, Missouri, Matthew Hoemann (fianceŽ Jessie) and Nathan Hoemann of Columbia, Missouri; brother-in-law, David Wolfe; nephew Robbie Wolfe of Kansas City, Missouri; great grandchildren, Grace and Isabella and Clara Dablemont and Caleb, Lucas, Logan, Cohen and Isaac Dablemont; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Fox Funeral Home in Licking, Missouri. Celebration of Life Service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the New Life Freewill Baptist Church in Licking, Missouri. Interment was at noon on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Boone Creek Cemetery in Licking, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Fox Funeral Home in Licking, Missouri. Audrey Jeanine Woods Audrey Jeanine Woods (nee Danner) of St. Louis, Missouri was born March 21, 1939 in Fredrick, Illinois to Ronald and Julia (nee Oberc) Danner and passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 21 days. On January 2, 1960 she married William "Willie" Woods in St. Louis, Missouri. Audrey was of the Catholic faith. She always enjoyed cooking for her family and taking camping trips. Her pride and joy were her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Julia Danner; her husband, Willie; one grandson, Noah Woods; one great grandson, Nathan Drake Woods; and one brother-in-law, Lannie Helton. She is survived by two sons, Johnny "Joe" Woods of Union, Missouri and Jimmy Woods and wife Sarah of Steelville, Missouri; two daughters, Cynthia Lou Woods of St. Louis, Missouri and Sherry Lynn Miller and husband Robert of St. Louis, Missouri; nine grand- children, Randy Woods, Samie Jo Pursley and husband Jim, Pamela Woods, Heather Marshall and husband Joe, Mindy Miller and fiance' Greg Venverloh, Tabitha Miller, Lindsie Schmidt and husband Eric, Ethan Woods and Tristan Woods; 13 great grandchildren, Savanna Hanna, Stormy Donioho, Gillian, Miley, Jesse James and William Robert Marshall, Samuel and Emery Rose Pursley, Mason Carey, Izadora, Charlotte and Skylar Rose Miller and Eleanor Grace Schmidt; three brothers, Ronald "Pinky" Danner and wife Barbara and Ted Danner and wife Karen, all of Illinois and Larry Danner and wife Marie of California; one sister, Juanita Helton- Leihenseder and husband Robert of Illinois; other relatives and friends. A graveside inurnment service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Cherry Valley Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri with Paul Hutson officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. http://www.threeriverspublishing.com/ ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/mo/mofiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWebArchives by: Winnie Brooks