Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of January 14, 2009 James Edward Brasure James Edward Brasure was born February 26, 1925, in Obion County, Tennessee to Cebern A. Brasure and Evia M. (French) Brasure and passed away Monday, January 5, 2009 at the age of 83 years, 10 months and 10 days. In 1944 he was called to duty by the U.S. Navy Sea Bees and fought the Japanese in the Pacific theatre. In 1946 he returned home to Tennessee and married Kansada Dean-Jones. To this union three children were born. On February 16, 1993, he married Shirley Scantlin-Maxwell of St. James, Missouri and with this union came four step children. He was employed by M.F.A. in St. Louis, Missouri. By 1965 he was working as a foreman for Edwin Ryder in St. Louis and in 1969 moved to Dent County. After his retirement he moved to St. James and drove a school bus for the St. James School District. He was preceded in death by his first wife; his parents; five brothers, Joe, Jimmy, Raymond, Ernest, and Willard Brasure and one sister Ruby Brasure- Marrow. He is survived by his wife of St. James, Missouri; three children, James Roy Brasure of Aurora, Colorado, Joan Brasure-Mogab and Bonnie Gwen Brasure- Mauzy both of Tiptonville, Tennessee; four step children, Travis Gerald Maxwell and Shawn Lucas Maxwell, both of Jacksonville, Florida, Stephanie Ann Gann and Amy Sue Maxwell, both of St. James, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, Michelle Brasure-Kurtz of Littleton, Colorado, Roy Mogab of Sullivan, Missouri, Danelle Mogab-Preston of St. James, Missouri, Denese Mogab- Chamberlain of Union City, Tennessee, Shawn Mauzy-Nolan of Atoka, Tennessee, Denise Lynn Mauzy of Columbia, Missouri, Meadow Maxwell, Jamie Lynn Gann, Lucas Maxwell, and Madelynn Mason, all from St. James, Missouri; 12 great grand-children; siblings, Grace Mann and Fon Brasure Jr. of Fulton, Tennessee; Lucille Skaggs of Potosi, Missouri, Beulah Jackson of Springfield, Missouri, and Lorene Morriss of Peoria Illinois. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2009, at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2009, at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri. Burial will be in the family plot with full Military Honors in the Carty Cemetery in rural Salem, Missouri. All arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Pamela R. Clark Pamela R. Clark of Sullivan, Missouri was born at Holyoke, Massachusetts on April 10, 1970 and passed away at her home on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at the age of 38 years. In 1977, she moved with her family to the Leasburg area and graduated Bourbon High School in 1988. She was a devoted mother and deeply cared for her children. Pam was fond of animals and enjoyed gardening and collecting recipes. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church of Sullivan. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Henry Wells. She is survived by two daughters, Samantha Clark and Savannah Clark-Gray both of the family home; her mother, Judy Wells of Bourbon, Missouri; one sister, Marcella Roberts and her husband Rollin of Brookhaven, Mississippi; a special friend, Laura Lockhart of Leasburg, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 3:30 p.m. until time of service at 5 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were conducted at 5 p.m., Thursday, January 8, 2009 from Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Scott Perry officiating. Cremation followed the services. Arrangements were under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan, Missouri. Doyle E. Colgate Doyle E. Colgate was born in Petersburg, Indiana on June 23, 1936 to Joseph and Dessie Marie (Charles) Colgate and passed a, J 2, 2009 at the age of 72 years. He honorably served his country during the Korean War with the U.S. Air Force. On May 9, 1959 he was united in marriage to Janice Arnelda Aldridge at La Puente, California and to this union three children were born. In 1986 he and Janice moved to Sullivan, Missouri. He was employed several years at Jefferson-Smurfit in Pacific, Missouri as an assembly man and later was employed at Esselte-Pendaflex Manufacturing at Union, Missouri. Doyle spent quality time with his children and grandchildren and was a very social individual who had a sense of humor, was good natured and never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Earl D. Colgate. He is survived by his wife; one son, Chad Colgate and wife Chrissy of F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, Wyoming; two daughters, Cynthia Wilson and husband Raymond of Hemet, California and Candice May Schebaum and husband Dean of Sullivan, Missouri; one brother, Joseph Colgate of Marino Valley, California; eight grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with the Reverend Steve Williams officiating. Interment with military honors was in the National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Cletus Carson Fink Cletus Carson Fink of Rolla, Missouri was born October 14, 1925, in Elk Prairie, Missouri to Carl Fink and Irene (Carson) Fink and passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Clyde Fink. He is survived by one brother, Merle Fink of Belton, Missouri; one sister, Elaine Rutz and husband, Warren of Granbury, Texas and six nieces and one nephew. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009, at the Null and Son Funeral Home of Rolla, Missouri with Rev. R. Lee Jennings officiating. Interment in the Elk Prairie Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home of Rolla, Missouri. Helen Louise Hill Helen Louise Hill of Bourbon, Missouri was born in Webster Groves, Missouri on September 26, 1914 to the late Harry B. and Jennie (Baker) Comfort and passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at the age of 94 years. As a teenager, she worked in her father’s store. Later she owned her own beauty shop in Webster Groves and during World War II worked with the U.S. Army Records Department. On February 14, 1942 she was united in marriage to Robert Julius Hill who preceded her in death in 1996. After the war, she and her husband lived in St. Louis County until 1973 when they moved to Bourbon, Missouri. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bourbon, Missouri, American Legion Auxiliary and Webster Groves Nature Society. She was very talented and did numerous kinds of needlework. She crocheted hundreds of baby layettes for newborns for the poor in countries overseas. Helen loved playing bridge, traveling, nature and animals. She and her husband visited all 50 states, Europe and North and South America. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, James Frank Comfort. She is survived by a sister, Emma Jane Dunn of Bourbon, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 from the First United Methodist Church in Bourbon with the Reverend Leo Shumaker officiating. Interment in the Hill Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan, Missouri. Jean Ann Catherine Hinds Jean Ann Catherine Hinds of Sullivan, Missouri was born on August 4, 1936 at Mt. Vernon, Ohio to Fred and Pauline (Conway) Williamson and passed away on Friday, January 2, 2009 at the age 72 years. She was raised in her youth by her grandparents and later resided in the state of California where she was self-employed as a tax accountant. From 1960 to 1965 she was married to Bascom Johnson who preceded her in death. In 1975 she was united in marriage to Edward Hinds in San Diego, California. They resided in Sullivan in the off season of the tax business to be closer to their children. Jean Ann was known as a strong willed individual who was independent and had a big heart. She loved her children and grandchildren and found enjoyment in cooking, reading and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband; two children, Daniel Yuson and Shilynne Johnson and a sister, Carolyn Simpson. She is survived by her husband, Edward; one son, Brett Johnson of California; five daughters, Michelle Johnson and husband Phillip Sindeff of Vichy, Missouri, Brettina Johnson of California, Lisa Johnson of Owensville, Missouri, Autumn Soliz and husband Daniel of Sullivan, Missouri and Jeanann England and husband Steve of St. Clair, Missouri; one brother, Thomas Williamson and wife Barbara of Sullivan, Missouri; 16 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Jerry Simpson; a special uncle who was like a big brother, Conard Conway and wife Rita of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2009 from the chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Rev. Father Dennis Zacheis officiating. Interment in the Midlawn Memorial Gardens, Union, Missouri. Tracy Margaret Redding Tracy Margaret Redding of Cuba, Missouri was born Wednesday May 30, 1979 at St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Charles and Mary Redding and passed away Thursday, January 8, 2009 at Cuba, Missouri at the age of 29 years, 7 months and 9 days. Tracy enjoyed spending time on her computer, listening to music, writing poetry and she loved to draw. She had a great love for life, her family, especially her nephew and nieces and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles Redding, Frank and Margaret Zeiss; other relatives and friends. She is survived by her parents of Cuba, Missouri; brother, Greg Redding of Cuba, Missouri; “like a brother,” Joe Cunningham; grandmother, Edna Redding of St. Louis, Missouri; nephew, David Redding; three nieces, Dyanna, Fayth and Hope Redding; God parents; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Sunday, January 11, 2009 from 2-9 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Funeral Service was at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2009 at Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Paul Lathum officiating. Special music for the service “Live Like You Were Dying,” “When I Get to Where I’m Going” and “Butterfly Kisses.” Honored to be serving as pallbearers are Greg, Mark, Rocky, Ron, Jeff, Steve, Matt and Joe. Interment in Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Kenneth R. Reiner Kenneth “Sonny” R. Reiner of Leasburg, Missouri was born to the union of Michael E. and Ivy L. (Moyer) Reiner on Wednesday, May 18, 1927 in St. Clair, Missouri and passed away Thursday, January 8, 2009 in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 21 days. Ken attended Lick Creek School and later graduated from Cuba High School in 1943. He started working at Crawford Electric until 1948 and at this time a family band was formed with his parents and brothers. He also played baseball for the Sullivan Merchants in the Mozark Semi-Pro League. He worked with Rice/Stix Dry Good in St. Louis, Missouri and then in Seattle, Washington and then to San Mateo, California. He then took a position with Levi Strauss & Co where he retired from the company. He build a home on his parents property and moved to Missouri. Ken was united in marriage to Leola I. “Lee” Waye on July 30, 1955 in Seattle, Washington and to this union four children were born. He was a parishioner at Holy Cross Catholic Church and was an avid golfer, St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bill Reiner; one sister, Alene Reiner; one great grandson, Ryan Blackwell; other relatives and friends. He is survived by his wife of Leasburg, Missouri; two daughters, Robyn Reiner of Ozark, Missouri, Roslind (Scott Peters) Reiner of Cuba, Missouri; two sons, Jack and wife Carrie Reiner, Bill Reiner, both of Cuba, Missouri; one brother, Jack Reiner of Scobey, Montana; three grandchildren, Becky and husband Chris Blackwell of Cuba, Missouri, Brydget and husband Rob Snook of Marshfield, Missouri and LeeAnne Pendleton of St. Louis, Missouri; three great grandchildren, Lorran and Noah Blackwell and Lucy Snook; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Friday, January 9, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral Mass was Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father James Finder as the Celebrant. Honored to be serving as pallbearers were Scott Peters, Chris Blackwell, Robert Snook, Paul Aazar, Don Avery and Mike Hutson. Interment in Lea Cemetery, Leasburg, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Sgt. Mark D. Reynolds Sgt. Mark D. Reynolds was born October 17, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri, and passed away January 4, 2009, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 40. Mark was united in marriage to April (Griffith) Reynolds on April 27, 1996, and to this union two children were born. He graduated from Lafayette High in Ballwin, Missouri in 1986, Southeast Missouri State University in 1991, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy in June 1992 as a member of the 64th Recruit Class. Mark served as a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol for 17 years, attaining the rank of Zone Sergeant. He enjoyed taking his 1995 Impala SS to car shows, winning first place on several occasions. He also enjoyed playing sports, fishing, and water sports activities. Above all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, April Reynolds of Rolla, Missouri; twin children, Landon David Reynolds and Lauren Olivia Reynolds; parents, David and Ruthann Reynolds of Rolla, Missouri; sister Traci Reynolds of Rome, New York; grandmother, Ada Reynolds of Kimberling City, Missouri; and mother and father-in-law, Ed and Jeanie Griffith of Union, Missouri; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother; and two grandfathers. Funeral services for Sgt. Mark D. Reynolds were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2009, at First Assembly of God Church in St. James, Missouri with Rev. Mick Thrasher officiating. Visitation for family and friends was held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2009, at James & Gahr Mortuary in Rolla, Missouri. Interment will be at the Rolla City Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of James & Gahr Mortuary of Rolla, Missouri. Theresa B. Sabatino Theresa B. Sabatino of Bourbon, Missouri was born on June 2, 1928 at St. Louis, Missouri to Emmanuele and Filippa (Spano) Finazzo and passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at the age of 80 years. On June 22, 1947 she was married to Lawrence M. Sabatino in St. Louis, Missouri and to this union four children were born. In 1967 the family moved to the Bourbon, Missouri area where Theresa was employed for a time in the school cafeteria and later became a bus driver for the bourbon School District. She retired from there in the early 1990’s after 22 years of service to the district. She then volunteered her time in the kindergarten classes at Bourbon, Missouri. This volunteer program was designed and started around her involvement with the children. She was a member of Saint Francis Parish of Bourbon and enjoyed her farm, especially her John Deere and cows. She was also an avid St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan. She is survived by one son, Marion Michael Sabatino and wife Deborah of Bourbon, Missouri; two daughters, Ann Marie Claypool and husband Bill of Ashland, Missouri and Phyllis Arnett and husband Don of Bourbon, Missouri; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2009 from the Bourbon Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home, with Pastor Jim Delacourt officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Bourbon, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home. Kenneth William Smith Kenneth William Smith of St. James, Missouri was born in Richland, Missouri on Sunday, March 23, 1924 to William Gustus Smith and Dorothy Durkop Smith. He passed away at his home on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at the age of 84 years, 9 months and 12 days. Kenneth married Roselean Callahan on May 10, 1947 and to this union three children were born. Kenneth accepted the Lord many years ago and was a member of the Moline Baptist Church in St. Louis, Missouri. He worked as a meat cutter for over 30 years before retiring. He was a member of the meat cutters local #88; a member of Lamb Skin Masonic Lodge #460 where he received his 50-year pin in October of 2005. He loved sports and played fast pitch softball for many years, later coaching his children’s softball league. He enjoyed playing horseshoes and won several trophies. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandsons, Kevin and Matt. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Arleen Smith; brother, Paul Smith; and sister, Marjorie Smith. He is survived by his children, Gary Smith of Union, Missouri, Myrna and Terry Geiler of St. James, Missouri; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kenny and Rose Callahan of Eureka, Missouri and Omalee Smith of Davisville, Missouri, grandsons, Kevin McDonough of Kansas City, Missouri and Matt McDonough of Rolla, Missouri; step grandchildren Josh Geiler of Bonne Terre, Missouri and Resa and Tyler Cureton of Fredericktown, Missouri; step great grandchildren, Carlee and Evan Cureton of Fredericktown, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Tuesday, January 6, 2009 from 5-9 p.m. with Masonic service at 7 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral service was Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating. Burial in the Cherryville Baptist Cemetery Cherryville, Missouri with full military honors. All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. 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