Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of January 21, 2015 Marilyn C. Aubuchon Marilyn C. Aubuchon of Bourbon, Missouri was born on August 22, 1936 at St. Louis, Missouri to John and Clara Rhoda and passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 17 days. She had lived in the St. Louis area for many years and moved to Sullivan, Missouri in 1963. On September 26, 1954 she married Herbert E. Aubuchon and to this marriage six children were born. Her vocation in life was that of a cook in the restaurant trade and was employed at many of the local restaurants in the area. Marilyn always looked forward to her game night and enjoyed playing card games. She was a member of New Testament Baptist Church of Sullivan. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Clara Rhoda; a daughter, Lena Mae Aubuchon; a daughter-in-law, Donna Aubuchon; a sister, Delores Cecelia Rhoda; three brothers, Michael, Robert and Jimmy Rhoda; and three grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Herbert E. Aubuchon of the family home; two sons, Dale Aubuchon of the state of Arkansas and Duane Aubuchon and wife Tammy of Bourbon, Missouri; three daughters, Deborah Payne and husband Amos of Arkansas, Dolores Aubuchon of St. James, Missouri and Donna Jones and husband William of Robertsville, Missouri; one brother, John Rhoda of the state of Iowa; and two sisters, Sister Jonella Rhoda of St. Louis, Missouri and Rose Crispino of the state of Maryland; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Eaton Funeral Home Southside Chapel in Sullivan and on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the New Testament Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the New Testament Baptist Church of Sullivan with Pastors Charles Idleman and C.R. Curtman officiating. Interment was in the Crow Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Betty Lea Bailey Betty Lea Bailey of Licking, Missouri, formerly of St. James, Missouri, was born April 6, 1933 in St. James, Missouri to Howard and Sarah Hicks Ware and passed away Wednesday January 14, 2015 at the age of 81 years, 9 months and 9 days. On May 3, 1952 Betty was united in marriage to Morris Bailey. She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Sarah Ware; husband, Morris Bailey on September 10, 1984; one son, Morris Andy Bailey in May 1983; one brother, Robert Ware; one sister, Carmelett "Mickey" Platt; and one grandson, Brian Bailey. She is survived by three grandsons, Anthony Wayne Bailey and wife Lori of Licking, Missouri, Jason Bailey and wife Rhonda of Union, Missouri and Timothy Bailey of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; one granddaughter, Ruth Walls of St. James, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2015 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Brother Jerry Baumann officiating. Pallbearers were Anthony Bailey, Jason Bailey, Don Usery, Larry Usery, Dale Roark, Kevin Tiberghin and Dru Coverdall. Burial was in the family plot at the Adams Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Joseph Neil Doza Joseph Neil Doza of Leasburg, Missouri was born at Crystal City, Missouri on October 9, 2015 to Sidney and Pauline (Schubert) Doza and passed Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 1 day. Joe, as he was known by his family and friends, was raised in the St. Louis area. On July 1, 1950 he married Shirley May Schroeder at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He honorably served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He attained the rank of Ship fitter Third Class and was assigned to a repair and overhaul unit, repairing ships damaged in battle. The family moved to the Sullivan, Missouri area in 1965 where Joe was employed at the former Pea Ridge Iron Ore Company. However, Joe's true love was cattle farming. Joe was self-employed operating Joe's Canoe Rentals. He loved the river and would also spend many memorable moments on the water. Joe was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church of Bourbon, Missouri, Russell Schmidt V.F.W. Post 3987 and American Legion Post 0456 of Leasburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Pauline Doza; wife Shirley; two brothers, Buster and Gene Doza; and three sisters, Margaret Beasty, Dorothy Flowers and Rose Marie Baylock. He is survived by three sons, Mike Doza and wife Gail of Springfield, Missouri, Steve Doza and wife Lynne of Sullivan, Missouri and Ken Doza and wife Sherri of Sullivan, Missouri; one sister, Maurene Jak of St. Louis, Missouri; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated 11 a.m., Friday, January 16, 2015 from the St. Francis Catholic Church in Bourbon, Missouri with the Rev. Father Richard Boever officiating. Interment with military honors was in the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Donald L. Fryer Donald L. Fryer of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of St. James, Missouri, was born on October 1, 1942 in St. James, Missouri to Virgil Luther and Jessie Irene Moreland Fryer and passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 13 days. He was united in marriage to Doris Wisdom on June 4, 1961 in St. James, Missouri by Brother T.B. Conway. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Jessie Fryer. He is survived by his wife, Doris Fryer of Fort Worth, Texas; sons, Kraig Fryer of Ft. Worth, Texas, Kevin Fryer and wife LeAnn of Lee's Summit, Missouri and Keith Fryer and wife Katie of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; brother, Kenneth Fryer and wife Mary of Jefferson City, Missouri; sister, Ruth Smith and husband Dennis of Parkville, Missouri; six grandchildren, Steven, Krista, Brandon, Luke, Kyle and Lydia; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri with Mick Thrasher officiating. Pallbearers were Kraig Fryer, Kevin Fryer, Keith Fryer, Steven Fryer, Brandon Fryer, Luke Fryer and Kyle Fryer. Burial was in the family plot at the Wishon Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Richard E. Mason Richard E. Mason of Steelville, Missouri was born on Saturday, July 20, 1963 in Steelville, Missouri to Floyd M. and Modene Annetta Jackson Mason and passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at the age of 51 years, 5 months and 22 days. Richard accepted the Lord at a young age and attended a Baptist Church. When later living in St. Louis, he was a roofer and even had his own roofing company for a short time. He previously worked at Georgia Pacific in Cuba, Missouri and most recently was an auto mechanic at Tiny's Automotive in Salem, Missouri. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, digging roots and mushroom hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Modene Mason; father-in-law, James Land, Sr.; brother, Jerry Mason; nephew, Bobby Skiles; and niece, Monica Summers. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Godbey) Mason of Steelville, Missouri; son, Randy (Brenda) Greenwalt of Steelville, Missouri; daughters, Tearah Mason and Cearah Mason, both of Bonne Terre, Missouri; step children, Erica Setzer, Joseph Setzer and James Setzer, all of Steelville, Missouri; brothers, Dennis (Tina) Mason of Cherryville, MO, Floyd Allen (Ginger) Mason of Cook Station, Missouri, Cecil (Tara Jo) Mason of Steelville, Missouri, Tony Mason of Monett, Missouri and Ronnie (Stacy) Mason of Steelville, Missouri; sisters, Connie (fiancˇ Kenny Quick) Harmon of Salem, Missouri, Joyce Jean (Jason) Luke of Steelville, Missouri, Helen (Bill) McClain of Potosi, Missouri and Tammy (Jeff) Wells of Salem, Missouri; brother-in-law, Pastor Mark (Vickie) Godbey of Steelville, Missouri; sister-in-law, Melissa Godbey of Berryman, Missouri; grandchildren, Kegan Greenwalt, Aiden Greenwalt and D.J. Laxton, all of Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. and funeral service on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Pastor Larry Buettner officiating. Burial was at the Antioch Cemetery, Viburnum, Missouri. Arrangements under the directions of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Leo Henry Moult Jr. Leo Henry Moult Jr. of St. Clair, Missouri was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 16, 1930 to Leo Henry Sr. and Helen Moult, nee Graf, and passed away January 13, 2015 at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 27 days. On September 11, 1954, he was united in marriage to LaVerne Ann Korte. Leo was a Christian, having been raised in the Catholic faith. During his working years, he was employed as an illustrator by McDonnell Douglas, now known as Boeing, in St. Louis, Missouri, retiring after 30 years of service to the company. He was a patriotic man and had served in the Army National Guard, entering December of 1950 and receiving his discharge on December 27, 1956. Leo had been an active man with many hobbies and interests. He loved to play tennis and had a passion for photography. In younger years he had been active in many photography clubs and groups and in recent years, often framed and sold his photos. He was artistically talented and had the ability to sketch. Listening to classical music gave him great joy and comfort. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo, Sr. and Helen Moult; wife, LaVerne Moult; and one sister, Leola Moult. He is survived by his children, Alan Moult of St. Clair, Missouri and Karen Giddens and husband Robert of Hermann, Missouri; three grandchildren, Charles Murphey and wife Deborah of St. Clair, Missouri, Susan Elias and husband William of Union, Missouri and Kelsey Giddens of Hermann, Missouri; seven great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, Missouri with the Rev. Jim Watson officiating. Interment was in the Crestview Memorial Park, St. Clair, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, Missouri. James L. Oshia James L. Oshia of Sullivan, Missouri was born January 9, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri to Albert and Loretta (Ackerson) Oshia and passed away January 9, 2015 at the age of 86 years. He married Joan Derickson on May 1, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri. She preceded him in death on December 28, 1990. Then on June 28, 1991, he married Louise Lange in Sullivan, Missouri. James was an assembly line worker at the Chrysler plant in St. Louis. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Bourbon and attended St. Francis Catholic Church of Bourbon, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Louise on December 18, 2012; and one son, Gregory P. Oshia on January 9, 2014. He is survived by one son, Kevin Oshia and special friend Frieda Messex of Sullivan, Missouri; four daughters, Pamela Schmidt and husband Ronald of Festus, Missouri, Diane Williams and husband Alvy of Houston, Missouri, Christina Witt and husband Mark of Sullivan, Missouri and Candy Hatlan and husband Jack of Fenton, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 1-5 p.m. at the Eaton Funeral Home Southside Chapel in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were Monday, January 12, 2015 at the Eaton Funeral Home Southside Chapel in Sullivan, Missouri with Father Richard Boever officiating. Burial followed at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Roger Harold Parker Roger Harold Parker of Sullivan, Missouri was born at Sullivan, Missouri on February 10, 1947 to Claude and Violet (Mercer) Parker and passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the age of 67 years, 11 months and 4 days. He was a life-long resident of the Sullivan and Bourbon areas and attended Bourbon High School. On November 11, 1967 he married Norma Jean Hill at Bourbon, Missouri and to this marriage three children were born. Roger honorably served his country during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. Upon his return home after his discharge, Roger was employed at the former Ramsey Corporation in Sullivan as a machinist. He later was self-employed many years as contractor and then afterwards became employed with McBride and Sons Contractors in St. Louis, Missouri. Roger enjoyed playing golf and deer hunting. He was also a member of the Crawford County Coon Hunters Association and in his younger years enjoyed bowling. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Bourbon, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and violet Parker; a son, Stacy Eugene Parker; one brother, Jimmie Parker; parents-in-law, Clinton and Claudine Hill; brothers-in-law, Jim Hughes and Bob Hill; and sister-in-law, Vickie Parker. He is survived by his wife Norma of the family home; one son, James Allen Parker of Chicago, Illinois; one daughter, Melissa Tucker and husband Larry of Fenton, Missouri; five brothers, John Parker and wife Darlene of Washington, Missouri, Dean Parker and wife Betty of Sullivan, Missouri, Dewayne Parker and wife Pam of Salem, Missouri, Clifford Parker and wife Waynetta of Salem, Missouri, and Edward Parker and wife Sarah of Joplin, Missouri; two sisters, Brenda Hughes of Salem, Missouri, and Linda Bobmeyer and husband Rich of House Springs, Missouri; four grandchildren, Larry, Jr., Shelly, Renee and Connor; six great grandchildren, Craig, Jr., Madelyn, Brendan, Brayton, Savana and Dylan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Huff, Margaret and Kenny Summers, Delores Hill, Dale and Linda Jones, Barbara and Wayne Ware, Joyce and Raymond Tucker; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Friday, January 16, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. at the First Assembly of God in Bourbon, Missouri. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the First Assembly of God of Bourbon, Missouri with Pastor Derick Ruble officiating. Cremation followed the services. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Martha Ann Ratliff Martha Ann Ratliff formerly of Sullivan, Missouri was born January 4, 1935 to the late John H. and Pearl (Adams) Whitaker and passed away at Marymount Manor in Eureka on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the age of 80 years. On April 19, 1952 she married John E. Ratliff in Arkansas. He preceded her in death on May 5, 2007. Martha is survived by one son, John Ratliff and wife Cindy of Catawissa, Missouri; one daughter, Shelley Francis and husband Lloyd Jr. of Washington, Missouri; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; one brother, Gary Whitaker and wife Lynn of St. Louis, Missouri; two sisters, Kay Fagin of Indianapolis, Indiana and Judy Giesler of St. Louis, Missouri; two sister-in-laws, Ethel Bowen and Deanna Whitaker. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Vicky Ratliff and Deborah Ratliff; two brothers, Jackie Whitaker and Lindsey Yowell; two sisters, Susie Yowell and Kathy Whitaker; and two sister-in-laws, Nellie Alexander and Opal Bandy. Martha worked as an assembly line worker in the auto industry. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Martha enjoyed baseball, football, flower gardening and going to yard sales with her mother. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2015 at the Gerth Cemetery in Bourbon, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Larry N. Rogers, Sr. Larry N. Rogers, Sr. of Steelville, Missouri was born on Friday, December 14, 1951 in Pitman, Arkansas to Jack Norman and Mary (Ray) Rogers and passed away on Saturday, January 10, at the age of 63 years and 27 days. Larry lived in Steelville, Missouri for 21 years. He married Teresa K. (Connell) Rogers on December 14, 1991. He accepted the Lord as his Savior in a recent conversation with family. Larry loved the outdoors, fishing, working on automobiles and helping his neighbors. He enjoyed spending time with his special friends, Ron Wisdom and Fred Tomilinson. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack N. Rogers; parents-in-law; and grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Rogers of Steelville, Missouri; son, Airman Larry Rogers, Jr. of Steelville, Missouri; daughters, Kimberly Rogers and Jessica Land of Steelville, Missouri and Shawna Pacaccio of Camdenton, Missouri; mother, Mary McMenemy of Montreal, Missouri; brother, Marvin Rogers of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; sisters, Trudy (John) Webster and Kathy Rogers of Montreal, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Brenda (Wendel) Carter of Prattville, Alabama, Marsha Stivender of Mobile, Alabama and Connie (Ozzie) Lassiter of Selma, Alabama; brother-in-law, Keith Connell of Chesapeake, Virginia; grandson Mathew Boyd of Warrenton, Missouri; granddaughters, Krystal Boyd of Cuba, Missouri, Kimberlee Land and Kyla Land, both of Patterson, Missouri; special friends Ron Wisdom and Fred Tomlinson; other relatives and friends. A future memorial service is pending. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Vada Wilson Vada Wilson of St. Charles, Missouri, formerly of Vienna, Missouri, was born on August 4, 1927 to Fred and Sadie Bremenr Crismon and passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the age of 87 years, 5 months and 10 days. She was united in marriage to William Myrl Wilson on September 14, 1946 in Maries County, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Sadie Bremer Crismon; her husband, William Myrl Wilson on November 18, 2014. She is survived by one son, James W. Wilson of St. Charles, Missouri; two brothers, Freddie Crismon of Imperial, Missouri and Donald Crismon of St. Charles, Missouri; two sisters, Louise Albertson of Vienna, Missouri and Ethel Belk of Jefferson City, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at noon at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri with Lynn Huggins officiating. Pallbearers were Darrell Crismon, Daryl Hollis, Craig Hollis, Keith Weir, Lonnie Wilson and Dale Wilson. Burial was in the Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Daniel Andrew Wofford Jr. Daniel Andrew Wofford Jr. of Grafton, Illinois was born in Granite City, Illinois on October 10, 1950 to Daniel Andrew Sr. and Anna (Hecht) Wofford and passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at the age of 64 years. He was a member of International Operating Engineers Local 520, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Masonic Lodge of Alton, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Andrew Wofford, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Anna Wofford of Red Bird, Missouri; children, Daniel Andrew Wofford III of O'Fallon, Illinois and Dara Howard and husband Zach of University Place, Washington; sister, Shelia Oakley and husband Roger of St. James, Missouri; brothers, Glenn Wofford and wife Phyllis "Tyke" of Red Bird, Missouri and Brad Wofford and partner Gary Yates of Montgomery Village, Maryland; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2015 at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri with Rev. Danny Jarvis officiating. Burial was in the Bowen Cemetery in Red Bird, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri. 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