Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of January 16, 2008


Alice Brewer

Alice Brewer of Cuba, Missouri was born to the union of Andrew and Cora
(Stubblefield) Carroll on February 10, 1904 in Cuba, Missouri and passed away
Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the age of 103 years, 11 months and 3 days.
Alice was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking and planting
flowers. Most of all she enjoyed the time that she spent with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Roy Odo Brewer and
George Warnhoff; one son, Pinckney Andrew Brewer; one daughter, Faye Parnell;
three brothers, Bradford, Charles and Raymond Carroll; five sisters, Clara
Giesler, Nora Wassershied, Florence Brewer, Fanny Brewer and Veda.
She is survived by four daughters, Margaret Senecal of St. James, Missouri,
Janet Bialock of Cuba, Missouri, Jean Merritt of Cuba, Missouri and Renae
Cassidy of Steelville, Missouri; one son, Donald Brewer of Cuba, Missouri;
16 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 34 great great grandchildren, nieces,
nephews, great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Tuesday, January 15, 2008 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at
Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral was Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home with
Rev. Jerry Beers, officiating.
Interment in Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.



Charles Ray Cassidy

Charles “Ray” Cassidy of Cherryville, Missouri was born on February 18, 1935
to the union of Herman Roy Cassidy and Edith Mae Britton Cassidy.
Wednesday evening when feeding his livestock on his farm he was tragically
trampled by a bull. He passed away the morning of January 4, 2008 at St. John’s
Hospital in St. Louis from his injuries at the age of 72 years, 10 months and
17 days.
Ray married Carolyn Annette Mortensen June 28, 1996 in Sedalia, Missouri.
Ray’s career started in 1952 in various fields of manufacturing, management
consulting, and the aerospace industry until 1981. He then moved back to his
hometown and opened a business to be closer to his family. After four years he
decided to get back into what he loved, by serving as the Crawford County
Representative for the Central Ozark Private Industry Council. After retirement
from being a representative he accepted a position to work directly for the
company. In March of 1990 he became the Rapid Response Coordinator with the
Central Ozark Private Industry Council, Inc., which today is known as Central
Region Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (C-WIB). Ray was in his 18th year.
He represented the C-WIB in the Meramec Regional Planning Commission, Mid-
Missouri Planning Commission and the Lake of the Ozark Council of Local
Government meetings. He also served as a board member for Freeman Cemetery.
In the early 90’s he found his way back to the Church of Jesus Christ-Salem
Restoration Branch and became actively involved in the priesthood. His calling
and faith was strong and he became Elder Charles “Ray” Cassidy.
He is survived his wife; one daughter, Stephanie Cassidy and Steve Michalik of
Ellisville, Missouri; two sons, Niels Mortensen II, and wife Dana of O’Fallon,
Missouri and Paul Mortensen and wife Melissa of Steelville, Missouri; eight
grandchildren, Ashley Baumann, Lance Corporal Curtis Wolverton and wife Meagan,
Joshua Mortensen, Justin Mortensen, Niels Mortensen III, Nickolas Mortensen,
Joshua Engstrom and Danielle Engstrom; and other relatives.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2007 at the Britton-
Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Elder Melvin Quick and Priest
Lowell Quick officiating. The congregation sang “We Are One in Spirit” and
“God Forgave My Sin in Jesus Name” “The Spirit of God Like a Fire is Burning”
was sung by Rev. Jerry Beers and accompanied on piano by Sharon Hardecke.
Casket bearers were Niels Mortensen II, Paul Mortensen, Joshua Mortensen, Justin
Mortensen, Steve Michalik, T. David Wise, Tom Wise and Kevin Stadler. Committal
prayer and burial were in the Freeman Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri.



Gilbert Wayne Davis

Gilbert Wayne Davis, 82, of Steelville, Missouri, was born May 29, 1925 in
Davisville, Missouri to Roy and Fannie (Martin) Davis. He passed away Saturday,
January 5, 2008 at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, Missouri.
On January 13, 1944 he was united in marriage to Ina (Harris) Davis.
Gilbert was one of the founders and an active member of the Midland Pentecostal
Assembly Church and had donated the land for the church. He had served on the
church board and was song leader for many years. When his health permitted,
Gilbert was very active in the community as a member of the Cattleman’s
Association, representative for the Agricultural Soil Conservation Service,
honored as “Outstanding Farmer of the year in 1976”, and was involved in the
committee for the Republican Party for Crawford County. He had served our
country in the United States Army during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three children, Barbara Sue Harper,
Gilbert Edgar Davis and Phillip Alan Davis; two sisters, Hazel Gibbs and
husband Ray, Nerene McGlasson and husband Bruce; four brothers, Glen Davis
and wife Virginia, Max Davis, two brothers-in-law, Treffie Adams and Vincel
Cottrell, four sisters-in-law, Ina Davis, Agnes Davis, Violet Hewkin and
Mildred Turnbough and husband Cletus.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years of the home; daughter, Darlene Turner
and husband Ron of Rolla, Missouri; two sisters, Hilma Adams of Linn, Missouri
and JoAnn Crabtree and husband Bob of Bourbon, Missouri; two brothers, Louis
Davis of Steelville, Missouri and Jack Davis of Herculaneum, Missouri; one
son-in-law and two daughters-in-law, Charles and Donna Harper and Mary Davis
all of Steelville, Missouri; three sisters-in-law, Aileen Cottrell and Betty
Martin and husband Jim, all of Steelville, Missouri and Bonnie Barton of
Davisville, Missouri; three brothers-in-law, Herman Hewkin of Davisville,
Missouri, Thomas Harris and wife Alma of Viburnum, Missouri and Bernard Harris
of St. Louis, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, Regina Slovensky and husband Tom,
Tami Richardson and husband Chris, Tim Davis, Tina Forester and husband Bryan,
Rita Eaton and husband Joe, Mike Davis and wife Carol, Tonya Embry and husband
Mark, Becky Barton and husband Chad, Stephen Harper and wife Tammy and Erin
Harmon and husband Robert; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild;
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at the
Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Don Mitchell
officiating. Special music of “We Shall See the King,” was sung by the
grandchildren and great-grandchildren with Regina Slovensky accompanying on
piano. Other special music of “When I Make My Last Move” and “I’ll Meet You on
the Other Side of Jordan” was sung by Don Turnbough and Perry Barton
accompanied on piano by Bonnie Barton.
Casketbearers were Keith Martin, Tim Davis, Mike Davis, Stephen Harper, Mark
Embry and Cyrus Slovensky. Committal prayer and burial were in the Steelville
Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri.



Drake Bradley Fey

Drake Bradley Fey was born on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at St. Louis, Missouri
to the union of Michael A. Fey, Jr. and Stephanie Lorenz and passed away
Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the age of 3 months and 11 days.
Drake was preceded in death by his great grandmother Ida Corrina Wilson and
great grandfather Leonard Hodges.
He is survived by his parents of Cuba, Missouri; one brother, Naythan Michael
Fey of Cuba, Missouri; grandparents, Mike and Tammie Fey of Cuba, Missouri,
Darlene Lorenz of Cuba, Missouri and Randy Scott Hodges; great grandparents,
Cliff and Chuckie Phillips, Mary and Kenny Fey all of Cuba, Missouri, Frederick
Ray Lorenz of Pacific, Missouri and Wanda Hodges of Cuba, Missouri; three
uncles, Scott Bradley Lorenz and Mandy Killeen of Cuba, Missouri, Brian Lee
Lorenz and Crystal McGinnis of Cuba, Missouri, Randy Scott Hodges, Jr.; two
aunts, Jennifer Lynn Fey and Daniel Garbo of Cuba, Missouri and Tara Nichole
Fey and Nick Weber of Cuba, Missouri and a host of great aunts, great uncles
and cousins.
Visitation was held Wednesday, January 16, 2008 from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. at
Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.
Graveside Service at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Fey Family
Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.



Samuel Lee Halbert

Samuel Lee Halbert, 34, of Steelville, Missouri was born November 21, 1973
in Rolla, Missouri to Ken and Elizabeth (Callahan) Halbert. He passed away
Friday, January 4, 2008 in Steelville, Missouri.
On May 3, 1997, he was united in marriage to Sara (Wallis) Halbert.
Sam worked in the family business at Halbert Construction in Steelville. He
was a member of the Straightway Baptist Church of Steelville where he was the
music director. Sam along with Sara helped with the youth of the church. He
enjoyed playing softball, deer hunting and most of all being with his family.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, B.L. “Doc” Halbert; his
grandparents, Fred and Margaret Callahan; mother-in-law Peggy Wallis,
grandparents-in-law, Andy and Gladys Wallis and William Fields.
He is survived by his wife of the home; one son, Samuel Halbert; two daughters,
Peggy and Natalie Halbert; four brothers, Scott Halbert and wife Rhonda of Cuba,
Missouri, Joe Halbert and wife Kira of Steelville, Missouri, John Halbert and
wife Teresa of Davisville, Missouri and Rick Halbert and wife Kendra of North
Pole, Alaska; two sisters, Paula McGinnis and husband David of Steelville,
Missouri and Lila Halbert of Viburnum, Missouri; his parents, Ken and Elizabeth
Halbert of Steelville, Missouri; grandmother, Ina Halbert of Steelville,
Missouri; special friend, Matt Altom.
Mother and father in-law, James and Sarah Fern Wallis of Steelville, Missouri;
brothers and sisters in-law, Jeff and wife Julie Perkins, Jackie and husband
Gary Blanford, Jennifer and husband Brad Bouse, Eric and wife Michelle Wallis,
all of Steelville, Missouri, Danny and wife Pam Wallis of Viburnum, Missouri
and Becky and husband Rick Garrison of Wyoming; 30 nieces and nephews and five
great-nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at the
Straightway Baptist Church of Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Mike Cooper and
Rev. Alan Miles officiating. Special music of “I’ll Fly Away”, “In the Shelter
of His Arms”, When All of God’s Singers Get Home” and “Amazing Grace” were sung
by Casey Reed accompanied by Rev. Mike Cooper on guitar and Patsy Cooper on
piano.
Casket bearers were Joe Gray, Cliff Green, Tim Spoonover, Andy Keymann, Randy
Lewis and Les Young. Honorary Casket Bearers were Johnny Halbert, Scott Halbert
and Joe Halbert. Committal scripture and prayer were given by Rev. Kevin Farr.
Burial was in the Straightway Baptist Church Cemetery at Steelville, Missouri.
Parking for the funeral was provided by the Steelville Fire Department.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri.



John William Kimmel

John William Kimmel of Cuba, Missouri was born July 24, 1954 at Del Rio, Texas
to the union of Floyd Kimmel and Helen (nee Newman) Wright and passed away
Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Cuba, Missouri at the age of 53 years, 5 months
and 6 days.
John had been a cabinet maker for many years. He worked at Kirkwood Stairs in
Pacific for several years and he taught the Stage Lighting and Set Design at
East Central College for six years.
He was a Captain of the 9th Sharp Shooters Confederate Unity. He spent the past
15 plus years doing Civil War Reenactments at Wilson Creek Battlefield in
Springfield, Missouri and Fort Davidson Battlefield in Pilot Knob, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by many family members and friends.
He is survived by his father, Floyd Kimmel of Hermann, Missouri; mother, Helen
and husband Harmon Wright; one son, Ian Kimmel of Columbia, Missouri; one
daughter, Stephanie and husband Cory Purvis of Columbia, Missouri; three
grandchildren, Amber Davis, Royal Purvis and Skyler Purvis; two brothers,
James and wife Patti Kimmel and David and wife Rhonda Kimmel all of Pacific,
Missouri; two sisters, Debbie and husband Clayton Stephan of Hermann, Missouri
and Diane and husband Michael Martin of Lakeland, Florida; nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.


Margaret Elsie Lally

Margaret Elsie Lally, 90, of St. Louis, Missouri, was born May 3, 1917 to
Charles Alfred and Elsie Minnie Pearl (Bangert) Spencer. She passed away
Saturday, January 5, 2008 at her home in St. Louis, Missouri.
On August 16, 1941, she was united in marriage to John G. (Jack) Lally.
She was preceded in death by one brother Charles Bangert Spencer.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years of the home; three daughters, Susan
Weiss and husband Rudi, Patricia Platt and husband Ron, all of St. Louis,
Missouri and Kathleen Rohr and companion Nancy Freeman of St. Joseph, Missouri;
two sisters-in-law, Lillian Spencer and Florence Lally; five grandchildren,
Rebecca Hughes and husband Patrick, Jessica Platt, Gregory Rohr and wife Kari,
Kelly Anne Rohr, Adrianne Rohr; five great grandchildren and one step great
grandchild; nieces and nephews, Frank Spencer, David Spencer, Janet Spencer;
one great niece, Jenna Spencer; other relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2008 at the
Steelville Cemetery with Bill Bennett officiating. A letter by Rebecca Hughes,
a granddaughter, was read to her grandmother. Family and friends joined in to
sing “This Is My Father’s World.”
Serving as casket bearers were Ron Platt, Rudi Weiss, Gregrory Rohr, David
Spencer, Patrick Hughes and Ed Canada. Committal prayer and burial were in the
Steelville Cemetery at Steelville, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri.

Memorial visitation will be held Sunday, January 20, 2008 from 1-3 p.m. at
Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.
Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 20, 2008 with Pastor
Don Wissmann officiating at Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.



Nellie Ann Monda

Nellie Ann Monda of Cuba, Missouri was born Sunday, July 13, 1913 to the union
of James and Mary (nee Connell) Adair and passed away Monday, January 7, 2008
at Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 94 years, 5 months and 25 days.
Nellie was united in marriage to Walter E. Monda on December 28, 1927 at Rolla,
Missouri and to this union seven children were born.
She spent her life taking care of her family, but in her spare time she enjoyed
quilting, growing African Violets, sewing and crocheting.
She had been a member of the First Baptist Church of Cuba for over 65 years.
She was preceded in death by one son, Roger Monda; her parents; one son-in-law,
Jim Nelson; four brothers, Clarence, Austin, Arthur and Buck Adair; four
sisters, Virginia Williams. Hazel Jones, Julia Smith and Dorothy; other
relatives and friends.
She is survived by two sons, Ivan “Bud” Monda of Nashville, Tennessee and Buel
and wife Mary Monda of Sullivan, Missouri; four daughters, Shirley and husband
Charles Kelley and Mary Hines, all of St. Louis, Missouri, Carol Nelson of St.
James, and Sharon and husband Vernon “Porky” White of Cuba; 13 grandchildren,
26 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; other relatives and
friends.
Visitation was held Wednesday, January 9, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral
Home of Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Britton Funeral Home
with Pastor Bob Knight officiating. Special music for the service was “Will the
Circle be Unbroken” and “Amazing Grace.”
Serving as pallbearers were Kevin White, Kenny Kelley, Vern Hines, Trent Nelson,
Carl Monda and Brian White.
Burial followed at Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. 



Craig E. Skaggs

Craig E. Skaggs, 32, of St. Louis, Missouri was born February 4, 1975 to Donna
(Hewkin) LaBarge. He passed away January 10, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Craig had worked at Circuit City in St. Louis and had enjoyed selling
electronics. He looked forward to volunteering at St. Mary’s Hospital in
St. Louis. He was an avid fan of NASCAR racing. He enjoyed playing rock music
and playing online video games, watching movies, traveling, going to the Art
Museum in St. Louis and deer hunting with Larry Eaton.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Clinton Hewkin.
He is survived by his mother of St. Louis, Missouri; brother, Garry Skaggs of
St. Louis, Missouri; his wife, Jennifer Skaggs of St. Louis, Missouri;
grandmother, Ruby Hewkin of Cherryville, Missouri; three aunts, Connie Henson
of St. Louis, Missouri, Beverly Hewkin of Union, Missouri and Janet Stringer
of Cuba, Misssouri; 10 cousins, Cheryl, Lindsey, Justin, John, Austin, Mariah,
Jordan, Preston, Mackenzie and Jayden.
Funeral services were Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Britton-Bennett
Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Paul Conaway officiating.
Special music of “Fade To Black” by Metallica was played. A poem “Remember Me”
written by his cousin, Lindsay Eaton was read by his brother, Garry Skaggs.
Casketbearers were Jason Eaton, Larry Eaton, Martin Dyle, Garry Skaggs, Johnny
Ives and Jason Blamey. Committal prayer and burial were in the Turnbough
Cemetery in Davisville, Missouri.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri. 



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