Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of February 9, 2010



Clarence Raymond Broccard

Clarence Raymond Broccard of St. James, Missouri was born on
November 22, 1914 in St. James, Missouri to Jean Julien and Jeanné
Ludavine (Moret) Broccard and passed away Tuesday February 2, 2010, at
the Phelps County Regional Medical Center at the age of 95 years.
He was united in marriage to Wanda Maxine Nelson.
Clarence did road construction as foreman of Porter Dwit Road Construction.
He was a member of the Operators Union and was the longest living member.
Clarence loved to do gardening, yard work, reading the Bible, and was an
avid Cardinals fan. He was a member of the Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Jeanné Broccard; his wife,
Wanda Maxine; one son, Ronald Edward Broccard; daughter-in-law, Gloria
Broccard; six brothers, Charlie, Emile, Ceaser, Albert, Gus and Maurice and
five sisters, Hazel Broccard, Marceline Beckmeier, Mary Branson, Jennie Boyer
and Amelia Robinson.
He is survived by his grandchildren, Rhonda Broccard and Scott Broccard and
wife Lisa and great grandson, Justin, all of St. James, Missouri; niece,
Clarine Belshe and nephews, Raymond and Nathan Broccard; other relatives and
friends.
Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at the Jones
Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Services were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the Jones
Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Rick Mosher officiating.
Pallbearers were family and friends.
Burial was in the St. James Cemetery, St. James, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James,
Missouri.


Pamela A. Glore

Pamela A. “Pam” Glore nee Watson of Steelville, Missouri was born in
Jefferson City, Missouri on Monday, November 27, 1961 to Jolly A. Watson
and Joy M. Piatt Watson and passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the
age of 48 years, 2 months and 6 days.
Pam married Albert Glore on September 1, 1979 and to this union two
children were born.
She attended Change of Heart Worship Center, Cuba, Missouri. Her hobbies
were cooking, fishing, playing softball, and spending time with family
and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Joy Watson and parents-in-law,
Jr. and Kate Glore.
She is survived by her husband, Albert Glore; children, Kevin Glore and
Kayla Glore of Steelville, Missouri; father, Jolly Watson of Salem, Missouri;
brothers, Phillip (Connie) Watson of Versailes, Missouri and Paul (Patty)
Watson of Cuba, Missouri; sister, Jamie (Kelly) Howard of St. James,
Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 6-9 p.m. and funeral service
was Friday, February 5, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville,
Missouri with Pastor Terry Mahurin officiating.
Burial was at the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville,
Missouri.


Vivian E. Hartline

Vivian E. Hartline of Rolla, Missouri was born on September 17, 1939 in
St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph E. Chapman and Margaret (Barr) Chapman and
passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 at the age of 70 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Margaret Chapman; two
brothers, Edward and Norman Chapman; one sister, Norma Schuer and one
sister-in-law, Patricia Chapman.
She is survived by two sons, Eric Hartline and friend Donna Kramer of Rolla,
Missouri and Sean Hartline and wife Eileen of St. James, Missouri; five
brothers, Robert Chapman and wife Merlene of Corning, Arkansas, Richard
Chapman and wife, Dottie of Rolla, Missouri, Andrew Chapman and wife Connie
of Ozark, Missouri, Raymond Chapman and wife Faye of Rolla, Missouri and Paul
Chapman of Rolla, Missouri; two sisters, Bernice Chapman of Rolla, Missouri
and Zola Fay Maylee and husband Eugene of Rolla, Missouri; five grandchildren,
Isaiah Hartline, Hannah Hartline, Nathan Hartline, Stephen King and Nicole
Kinner; two great grandchildren, Hunter Kinner and Rhiannon Kinner; other
relatives and friends.
Visitation for family and friends was held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday,
February 1, 2010 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri.
Funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the
Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri.
Internment followed in the Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home of Rolla,
Missouri.


Clyde E. Johnson

Clyde E. Johnson of Leasburg, Missouri was born to Adam and Dollie
(Alexander) Johnson on July 8, 1926 in Portageville, Missouri and passed
away Monday, February 1, 2010 in Leasburg, Missouri at the age of 83 years.
Clyde was a retired truck driver for Bemac Transport Company. He was a long
time member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Leasburg. In his spare
time he enjoyed gardening, playing cards and baking.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Dollie Johnson; wife, Mary
Ann Johnson (nee Cartwright); one son, Johnnie Johnson; four brothers, James,
Loren, Sybil and Claude Johnson; one sister, Irene Stanley; other relatives
and friends.
He is survived by two sons, Larry and wife Ann Johnson of Owensville,
Missouri and John Johnson of Sullivan, Missouri; four daughters, Diana and
husband Bryant Armstrong of Warrensburg, Missouri, Ann and husband Jim Wenzel
of Leasburg, Missouri, Sheila and husband Jerry Ostdiek Lakewood, Colorado,
Amber Johnson of Crown Point, Indiana; eight grandchildren, two great
grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 10 a.m. until time of service
11:30 a.m. at the First Southern Baptist Church of Leasburg with Pastor Terry
King, officiating.
Interment followed at the Lea Cemetery, Leasburg, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba,
Missouri.


Sallye E. Lemons

Sallye E. Lemons of Rolla, Missouri formerly of Cuba, was born Tuesday,
September 13, 1938 at St. Louis, Missouri to George E. and Effie May
(nee Hicks) DeBeaux and passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Rolla,
Missouri at the age of 71 years, 4 months and 20 days.
Sallye retired after 17 years of dedicated service in 2001 from the
Viburnum office of the Disabled Citizens Alliance. She was the family
historian and tracked her family back to the 1200’s. She was an avid reader,
collected elephants, Elvis Presley fan, excellent cook. In her younger years
she enjoyed gardening, canning, fishing and camping with her children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Effie DeBeaux; husband,
William “Bill” Lemons; son, Edwin “Ted” Worthen III; three brothers, George,
William and James DeBeaux; four sisters, Margaret Hays, Mildred Castanis,
Augusta Drummonds and Henrieitta Laskowitz; infant brother, Charles DeBeaux;
infant sister, Ann L. DeBeaux; other relatives and friends.
She is survived by two sons, Donald and wife Patty Worthen of St. James,
Missouri and Jeff Worthen of Rolla, Missouri; two daughters, Lorri Waldron of
Rolla, Missouri and Amanda “Dee Dee” and husband Jim Mitchell of Cuba,
Missouri; 12 grandchildren, Brandi, Stephen, Autumn, Audrey, Mathew,
Christopher, Zackary, James, Jr. “Mitch,” Krissy, Bethany, Josh and Amber;
12 great grandchildren, Alaysha, Tori, Alexa, Nevaeh, M.J., Nathan, John,
Seth, Kaelyn, Dale, Connor and Kinzey; three brothers, John (Maxine) DeBeaux
of Florida, Louis (Dixie) DeBeaux of the state of Washington and Donald
DeBeaux (the late Jean) of St. Louis, Missouri; two sisters, Doris Ashbrook
and Patricia (“Comer”) Comer of Salem, Missouri; sister-in-law, Jan DeBeaux
of Richland, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Memorial visitation will be held from noon till 1 p.m. Saturday,
February 13, 2010 at the Change of Heart Church, 419 Holly Lane, Cuba,
Missouri. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday,
February 13, 2010 at the Change of Heart Church with Pastor Terry Mahurin
officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba,
Missouri.


Helen D. Murray

Helen D. Murray nee Duckworth of Steelville, Missouri was born Sunday,
May 15, 1921 in Licking, Missouri to Cutch Duckworth and Mildred Williams
Duckworth and passed away at her home at the age of 88 years.
Helen married Harold G. Murray on May 6, 1937 in Eminence, Missouri and to
this union four sons were born.
She and Harold moved around when they first were married and lived in
Gladden, Missouri; later Hermann, Missouri before settling in Steelville,
Missouri in 1965. She and Harold owned and operated the Murray Shell station
at Hwy 8 and TT before retiring. Helen enjoyed gardening, tending her
plants, yardwork, sewing, old cars, (especially her Chevelle) and auctions.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cutch and Mildred Duckworth;
husband, Harold G. Murray; son, Harold “Eddie” Murray; one brother, Lloyd
Duckworth; one sister, Evelyn (Carl) Compton; and brother-in-law, Berna
Murray.
She is survived by her sons, Billy Ray (Chris) Murray of Belton, Missouri,
Jack (Sharyn) Murray of St. Charles, Missouri, and Tom (Brenda) Murray of
Steelville, Missouri; 17 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; two great
great grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Norma Jean (Velus)
Matheney of Bridgeton, Missouri, Mary Dean (Tom) Reynolds of South
St. Louis, Missouri, Mary Duckworth of Arizona, and Virginia Murray of
Kansas City,
Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was on Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. at Hutson
Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was on Monday, February 8, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Hutson
Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating.
Burial was in the New Harmony Cemetery, Salem, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville,
Missouri.


Josephine Pingleton

Josephine Pearl Pingleton was born August 15, 1924 to Gilbert and Bessie
Johnson Parrott and passed away February 2, 1010 at her home in Hollister,
Missouri at the age of 85 years.
She was united in marriage to Grover Pingleton on September 7, 1944 in
Springfield, Missouri.
Jo was an inspiration to Reverend Grover as she worked along side of him
throughout his ministry. She was faithful to her church, attending Sunday
School for 48 years without missing a service. She was a member of the
Clifton Free Will Baptist Church for many years and presently attended New
Life Temple in Hollister, Missouri.
She enjoyed her doll collection, shopping, her vegetable garden and growing
beautiful flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Bessie Parrott; one
sister, Clessie Parrott Dobbs and four brothers, Lloyd, William, Willard
and David Parrott.
She is survived by her husband, Reverend Grover Pingleton of the home in
Hollister, Missouri; one son, Rex Pingleton and wife Janet of Sullivan,
Missouri; one daughter, Gwendolyn Stites of Hollister, Missouri; five
grandchildren, Robin, Randy, Rex Alan, Charity and Ashley; 11 great
grandchildren; one sister, Nerva Black of Willow Springs, Missouri; other
relatives and friends.
Visitation was Friday, February 5, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at the Carter
Funeral Home, Thayer, Missouri.
Funeral service was Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Carter
Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial was in the Huddleston Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home, Inc., Thayer,
Missouri.


Anton P. “Tony” Skouby

Anton P. “Tony” Skouby of Vichy, Missouri was born November 13, 1025 in
Granite City, Illinois to Charles and Margaret (Cassel) Skouby and passed
away February 3, 2010 in Jefferson City, Missouri at the age of 84.
Before he graduated from Perry High School in Perry, Illinois, Anton
volunteered for service during WWII. Anton was a tail gunner on a B-24. He
was stationed in England and made flights into Germany.
After the war Anton came home to Missouri and attended the University of
Missouri in Columbia. He was a few hours short of graduating when he began
teaching VA students in Rolla.
Anton loved farming and bought a farm in High Gate. He went to work for the
ASC office in Vienna, where he was involved in making farming more profitable
for the farmers of Maries County.
Anton was involved in politics, serving on the school board, fair board and
by sponsoring 4-H and FFA.
After a short stint driving a truck for North American Van Lines, Anton
started working at the Vocational School in Rolla and then entered the
University of Missouri to finish his degree and to complete his Masters and
Doctorate Degrees.
When he graduated he went to Topeka, Kansas, where he worked for a CPA firm.
Under contract with the Kansas Energy Office, he did extensive research on
ethanol and used the entire process on demonstration farms.
Anton returned to High Gate and quickly became a target for boards that knew
he had a lot of knowledge and could think “outside the box.’ He was recruited
for the PIC board, MRPC board, Farm Bureau Commission, while still being
involved in county and state, and federal politics.
One of Anton’s proudest moments came when he was selected to attend the
Republican National Convention in San Diego.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Margaret Skouby; son,
Eric Skouby; two brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne Skouby of their home in Vichy,
Missouri; children, JoAnn Kinsey and husband Gary of Cedar Hill, Texas,
Craig Skouby and wife Judy of Vichy, Missouri, Jernsen Skouby and wife Jan
of Vichy, Missouri Toni Lee Dautenhahn and husband Fred of Vichy, Missouri,
Iver Skouby and wife Darlene of High Ridge, Missouri; step children, Randell
Turner and wife Bobbie of Rolla, Missouri, Terry Turner of Rolla, Missouri,
Donna Hill and husband Gil of Houston, Texas, Marla Fishell and husband Dale
of Hawaii, Lorna Showers and husband Doug of Spring Hill, Kansas; brothers,
Richard, Marion and William Skouby; 24 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren;
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Friday, February 5, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. in the St. James Chapel
of the James & Gahr Mortuary. Funeral service was held Saturday,
February 6, 2010 at the High Gate Baptist Church at 1 p.m. with Pastor Matt
Boyd officiating.
Interment in the High Gate Community Cemetery, High Gate, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary.


William Gary Strader

William Gary Strader of Salem, Missouri, passed away February 3, 2010 at
Salem, Missouri at the age of 63 years.
On December 31, 1976 he was united in marriage to Linda K. Smith and to
this union two children were born.
Gary was a member of the New Harmony Church. He enjoyed fishing, camping,
cooking and spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Glynn and Erma Dean
(Derryberry) Strader; cousin, Larry McDonald and brother by heart, Ben Owen.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Strader of Salem, Missouri; one son,
William Gary (Willie) Strader Jr. and wife Stephanie of Salem, Missouri;
one daughter, Sarah Riffer and husband David of Dutch Arbor, Alaska; two
grandchildren, Brady Strader and Preslie Strader of Salem, Missouri;
expecting twin granddaughters in March; father and mother-in-law, Lawrence
and Eula Smith of Salem, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Debbie Smith-Puff and
husband Jim of Washington, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Larry R. Smith of
Bourbon, Missouri; special aunt, Ozell Midyett of Salem, Missouri; other
relatives and friends.
Visitation was Friday, February 5, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. in the Wilson Mortuary
Salem Chapel, Salem, Missouri.
Funeral Service was Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Wilson
Mortuary Salem Chapel, Salem, Missouri with Bro. David Gidcumb officiating.
Music was by Claudia Sullivan.
Pallbearers were Gary Medlock, Mike Brugger, Donnie Schafer, David McDonald,
Lyle Chase and Stewart Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Brady and Preslie
Strader, Steve Sullivan, Aaron Steelman and Ben Owen.
Interment was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary in Salem, Missouri.


Clinton Ray Wildeisen

Clinton Ray Wildeisen of Sullivan, Missouri passed away Saturday,
January 30, 2010 at the age of 47 years.
Clint was a 1980 Sullivan High School graduate, a life-long resident of
Sullivan, Missouri and heavy equipment operator for King Contracting. He was
known as the “Gentle Giant” and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
He loved hunting, fishing and enjoyed motorcycles. He was also a collector
of Jack Daniels memorabilia.
He is survived by his father, Clifford “Sonny” Wildeisen; sister, Karen
Halbert and husband Jack, all of Sullivan, Missouri; other relatives and
friends.
A memorial service was conducted at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010
at the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri with Pastors
Brian and David Dixon officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan,
Missouri.


Savannah Mackenzie Willson

Savannah Mackenzie Willson was stillborn on January 30, 2010 in St. Louis,
Missouri.
Savannah is survived by her parents, Loranda A. Goodin and Joshua P.
Willson; one brother, Trever Willson; maternal grandmother, Cynthia Goodin;
maternal grandfather, William Rulo; paternal grandparents, Rick and
Michelle R. Smith; maternal great grandmother, Lovey Rosenzweig; paternal
great grandparents, Allan and Patricha Willson; uncles, Justin and Matthew
Goodin and one aunt, Spence Rulo.
Graveside services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010
at the St. James Cemetery in St. James, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James,
Missouri.



Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the 
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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