Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of February 22, 2018 Arthur Carl Badgley Arthur Carl Badgley of Cuba, Missouri was born on Sunday, July 24, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri to Ben and Leta Johnson Badgley and passed away on February 8, 2018 at the age of 79 years, 6 months and 15 days. Arthur served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He lived most of his adult life in St. Louis, Missouri where he worked as a carpenter in commercial and residential construction. He enjoyed hunting and reading. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Leta Badgley. He is survived by his cousins, Julia (Keith) Chambers of Licking, Missouri, Judy Thorpe of Rolla, Missouri, Nathalea Hammack, Keith Lundh, Ray (Doris) Fishback and Charles Hammack, all of Richland, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Burial was Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 1:15 p.m. at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Jacqueline L. Clark Jacqueline L. Clark of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of St. Louis, was born Saturday, January 22, 1944 at St. Louis, Missouri to Leo and Elsie Alberta (nee Coss) Clark and passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the age of 74 years. Jacqueline was proud to be a retired school teacher. She taught for 30 years at the St. Louis Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Elsie Clark. She is survived by her special niece, Brenda Keimig of Texas; other relatives and friends. In keeping with Jacqueline's request, she was cremated and her ashes were placed in the niche at Mount Hope Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Jerry J. Conway Jerry J. Conway of Bourbon, Missouri, formerly of Cuba, Missouri, was born Saturday, December 18, 1982 at Washington, Missouri to Jerry D. and Sheila (nee Jones) Conway and passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the age of 35 years. Jerry married Darlene Short. Jerry worked several different jobs, including being in management for the TLE Department for Walmart in Sullivan, Missouri and he worked at Steel Well for a while. Jerry had a passion for working on cars and building racing motors. He loved playing with his daughters and they spent many hours flying the drone together. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sheila Conway; sister, Christy Conway; and step daughter, Elizabeth "Lizzy". He is survived by his wife, Darlene Conway of the home; two daughters, Laci and Emily Conway of Cuba, Missouri; father, Jerry D. Conway of Leasburg, Missouri; niece, Tesah Conway of Leasburg, Missouri; nephew, James Knowlton of Leasburg, Missouri; aunts and uncles, Debbie and husband Mathew Kless of Indiana, Tina Jo and husband Dave of Wentzville, Missouri, Kimberly and husband Brian Fisher of Richwoods, Missouri, Joe and wife Denise Baxter of Lonedell, Missouri and Brenda Rice of St. Clair, Missouri; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Saundra and Leon Short of Cuba, Missouri; sister-in-law, Vanda and husband Travis Loughary of Belleville, Illinois; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Graveside service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Lea Cemetery, Leasburg, Missouri with Paul Ransom officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Ernest Lynn Coverdell Sr. Ernest Lynn Coverdell Sr. of Edgar Springs, Missouri was born on February 12, 1937 in Lebanon, Missouri to Wade Anson and Essie Marble (Moore) Coverdell and passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at the age of 81 years. On June 10, 1979 he married Patricia Gayle (Widener) Coverdell. Lynn was the owner and operator of Coverdell Glass and Mirror Inc. for over 40 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner. Lynn l oved golfing, gardening, landscaping and square dancing. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Essie C overdell; an infant son, Justin Wade; two brothers, Anson Coverdell and Paul Coverdell; and two sisters, Ann DeGonia and Betty June Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Coverdell of Edgar Springs, Missouri; seven children, Ken Coverdell and wife Pat of Kansas City, Missouri, Ernie Coverdell and wife Shell of Edgar Springs, Missouri, Tammy Voellinger and husband Bill of Licking, Missouri, Karen Groom and husband Glenn of Cuba, Missouri, Jodi Smith and husband Jerry of Vienna, Missouri, John Fluhrer and Winter of Edgar Springs, Missouri and Jamie Cantrell of Edgar Springs, Missouri; one brother, Fred Coverdell and wife Melba of Cuba, Missouri; 13 grandchildren, Shawn, Daniel, Kristen, Jennifer, Kimberly, Ashleigh, Courtney, Joshua, Kevin, Emily, K.J., London and Legend; a host of great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2018 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Interment followed in the Edgar Springs Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home of Rolla, Missouri. William "Bill" Dale DeClue Sr. William "Bill" Dale DeClue Sr. was born July 1, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri to William Robert and Gracie Beck DeClue and passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at the age of 66 years, 7 months and 15 days. On May 2, 1970 in Potosi, Missouri he married Joyce Coffman. Bill worked at Brown Shoe Company for several years. He attended the United Baptist Church outside Steelville, Missouri. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing on Dry Creek. Throughout the years, he spent so much of his time outdoors whether it was camping, hunting for mushrooms or enjoying a bar-b-que with all of the family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Gracie DeClue; daughter, Tracy Ann DeClue; one brother, John DeClue; and one sister, Janet Richards. He is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Joyce DeClue of Steelville, Missouri; three sons, William "Will" DeClue Jr. and wife Maria of Pacific, Missouri, Eric DeClue and wife Briana of Cuba, Missouri and David DeClue of Steelville, Missouri; two brothers, Jim DeClue of Potosi, Missouri and Bob DeClue and wife Georgia of De Soto, Missouri; one sister, Judy Owens; 14 grand- children; two great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2018 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2018 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Elsie Turnbough officiating. Special music of "Grandpa," "Daddy Never was the Cadillac Kind," "Where Have You Been," "Go Rest High," "How Can I Help You Say Goodbye" and "Love Me" was played. Committal prayer and interment were in the Steelville Cemetery. Casket bearers were David, Will, Eric, Jim, Bob and Justus DeClue. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Patty Jo Harmon Patty Jo Harmon of Cuba, Missouri was born on April 20, 1937 to Clarence and Valana (Roedder) Loher in Champion City, Missouri and passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the age of 80 years. On October 2, 1959 Patty married Lowell C. Harmon in Sullivan, Missouri. In 1964 Patty and Lowell made their home in Florissant, Missouri and raised their family there. Patty was employed by St. Louis Screw and Bolt for 35 years. In 1995 the Harmons moved to Cuba, Missouri. Patty enjoyed being in the sun, time spent with her family at the lake and river, water skiing and boating. Patty Jo was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bourbon, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Valana Loher; one grandson, J.P. Rosciglione; three brothers, Sanford, Robert and Vernon Loher; and two sisters, Lillian Tinker and Lucille Ropel. She is survived by her husband, Lowell Harmon of Cuba, Missouri; four children, Pamela (Timothy) Kirn of St. Charles, Missouri, Terre Rosciglione of St. Charles, Missouri, Gregory (Diane) Harmon of Florissant, Missouri and Natalie (Billy) Hielscher of Spring, Texas; eight grandchildren, Amie (Matt) Gossett, Kelly Kirn, Timothy Kirn Jr., Mandy Rosciglione, Lindsay (Bill) Dischbein, Gregory Harmon, Brittany and Weston Salyers; six great grandchildren, Nora Gossett, Austin Kirn, Aaron, Dustin, Jacee and Colton Dischbein; one brother, Delmar (Ida) Loher of Sullivan, Missouri; one sister, Shirley Haase of St. Peters, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan and Bourbon, Missouri. Pauline Barbara Harris Pauline Barbara Harris of Bourbon, Missouri was born on December 25, 1927 to Leo and Anna Friesenhan in Bourbon, Missouri and passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the age of 90 years. She grew up and graduated from Bourbon High School. She was united in marriage to Hubbard Douglas Harris in Dothan, Alabama. Pauline and Hubbard lived in Panama City, Florida where Pauline was employed in the flight records departments in civil service for 19 years. She served as president of the Hill Cemetery for many years. She later operated The Town Tavern in Bourbon, Missouri. Pauline was an avid soap opera fan, especially the Young and the Restless and she also enjoyed going to The Town Tavern with her sisters. She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Harris; parents, Leo and Anna Friesenhan; ex-husband, Hubbard Harris; five sisters, Francis Voss, Helen Merkel, Marie Davis, Catherine Schroeder and Rose Bidner. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Calvin) Studdard of Sullivan, Missouri; two grandchildren, Clarisa (Aron) Hulsey and Crista (Ron) Parker of Sullivan, Missouri; six great grandchildren, Christian, Scarlett, Crimson and Samuel Hulsey, Bella, Sydney and soon to be Asher Parker; one sister, Marge Killian of Bourbon, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Interment was in the Hill Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan and Bourbon, Missouri. David Leon Holloway David Leon Holloway of Sullivan, Missouri was born in St. Louis, Missouri on Tuesday, August 2, 1955 to Thomas and Dorothy Lorene (Jones) Holloway and passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the age of 62 years, 6 months and 7 days. David accepted the Lord early in life. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved going to the lake water skiing, but mostly he enjoyed hanging out with his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Holloway and Dorothy Holloway Allen; son, Nolan Holloway; brothers, Donald Holloway and Carl Holloway; and nephew, Eric Allen. He is survived by his children, Denise (Venson) Ward of Pilot Knob, Missouri and David Holloway Jr. of House Springs, Missouri; grandchildren, Crystal Holloway of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Mark Holmes (fiancˇe Jessica Wilson) of Potosi, Missouri, Rashell Ward of Fredericktown, Missouri, Matthew Ward of Fredericktown, Missouri and Cheyenna Ward (fiancˇ Sebastian Castel) of Pilot Knob, Missouri; seven great grandchildren; brothers, Timothy (Melody) Allen of Sullivan, Missouri, Gene (Lisa) Allen of Williamsville, Missouri and Jason Allen of Bonne Terre, Missouri; sisters, Mona (John) Strubinger of Silva, Missouri and Sharon (Vernon) Marler of Greenville, Missouri; close friends, Joe Baker and Jennifer Littrell of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Curtis Albert Pratt Curtis Albert Pratt of Camdenton, Missouri, formerly of Bourbon, Missouri, was born on Saturday, June 8, 1935 to Virgil Ransom and Eula Richardson Pratt and passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 3 days. Curtis served honorably in the United States Marines following the Korean War. He married Tommie Lee Mullins on October 23, 1954 in Hernando, Mississippi. Curtis worked 37 years and retired as Director of Aviation from McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri. He was an avid crappie fisherman, collected fishing tackle and fished in tournaments. He also enjoyed turkey and deer hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Eula Pratt; parents-in-law, Leb and Willie Mullins; brother, Donald Pratt; sisters, Rose (Jim) Mayberry and Thelma (David) Rowland; brothers-in-law, Calvin Ivie, Leonard Slankard, J.L. Osborne and Dick Crawford; and sister-in-law, Lorine (John) Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Tommie Mullins Pratt of Camdenton, Missouri; sons, Curtis Anthony (Teresa) Pratt of Sullivan, Missouri, Christopher Alan (Brenda) Pratt of Leslie, Missouri and Timothy Lee (Patricia) Pratt of Steelville, Missouri; sisters, Mary Dye of Waynesville, Missouri and Gay Slankard of Bourbon, Missouri; brother, Eugene (Norma) Pratt of Perryville, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Mary Osborne of Parkin, Arkansas, Kay Crawford of Olive Branch, Mississippi and Wilma Pratt of Waynesville, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 10 a.m.-noon and funeral service at noon at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Jeff Cole officiating. Burial was at the Hill Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri with full military honors. Pallbearers were Michael Pratt, Ryan Pratt, Gordon Wentz Jr., Joe Wentz, Jon Pratt and Timothy Pratt. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Donald L. Reeves Donald L. Reeves of Bourbon, Missouri was born August 8, 1938 and passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the age of 79 years. He was preceded in death by two children, Jeffrey Reeves and Cindy Painter; parents, Raney E. Reeves Sr. and Eva (Anderson) Reeves; three brothers, Eugene Reeves, Vernon Reeves and Kenneth Reeves; and three sisters, Kathleen Grady, Shirley Sauls and June Gerloff. He is survived by his wife, Helen H. (Dunlap) Reeves of Bourbon, Missouri; two sons, Lonnie Reeves (Tammy) of Bourbon, Missouri and Britton Reeves of Bourbon, Missouri; one daughter, Tracy Reeves-Rousan of Bourbon, Missouri; three brothers, Joseph Palmer (Christine) of Guthrie, Oklahoma, Paul Reeves (Nell) of Washington, Missouri and Rainey Reeves (Sharon) of Wisconsin; five grandchildren, Morgan Painter, Nicholas Reeves, Austin James Reeves, Zackery Reeves and Dakota Reeves; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2018 and from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Sullivan Family Worship Center in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Sullivan Family Worship Center with Pastor Duncan Skiles officiating. Interment followed in Bourbon Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan and Bourbon, Missouri. Jesse Anthon Rinehart Jesse Anthon Rinehart of St. James Missouri was born November 4, 1939 to Augusta Matilda (Skouby) and Herchell Ezro Rinehart at Redbird, Missouri and passed away Wednesday February 14, 2018 at the age of 78 years 2 months and 10 days. Jesse graduated from John F. Hodge High School in 1957. He was employed by the Missouri Highway Department, California Manufacturing, Kirgan's Feed Store, The St. James Bank, and First State Bank which became US Bank. Jesse retired from the US Bank in Rolla, Missouri in 2002. Jesse also enjoyed farming and cutting wood with his family. Jesse attended the Oak Grove Church of Christ. Many of his boyhood memories were of the family and friends of the Oak Grove Church. He was baptized as a young man and served as class teacher, part time preacher, and dedicated elder. On June 9, 1962 Jesse married Betty Lou Wisdom. Jesse enjoyed riding and working with the horses and fishing. He and Betty often opened their home for family and friends, hosting Bible studies and singings, holiday events, dinners, and the big 4th of July celebration. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herchell and Augusta Rinehart; brothers, Morris Branstetter, William Rinehart, and Hansen Rinehart; sister, Mary Catherine Frost; sisters-in-law, Mary Belle Rinehart and Frances Branstetter; and brother-in-law, Garth Frost. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Rinehart of the home; children, Nina Helterbrand and husband Steve, Terri Bunyard and husband Brad, Alisha Otis and husband Rusty and Jamie Rinehart and wife Debby, all of St. James, Missouri; brothers, James Rinehart and Thomas Rinehart of St. James, Missouri and Martin Rinehart and wife Patty of Rolla, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Kathleen Rinehart of Cuba, Missouri, Fern Rinehart of St. James, Missouri, Dolly Mounce and husband Bob of St. James, Missouri and Dorthy Wisdom of St. James, Missouri; grandchildren, Heather Vinyard and husband Joshua of Hermann, Missouri, Katie Moreland and husband Robbie of St. James, Missouri, Samuel Bunyard, Rebecca Bunyard, Isaac Helterbrand, Jacob Rinehart and Joshua Rinehart of St. James, Missouri; great grandchildren, Emma and Connor Vinyard of Hermann, Missouri and Lydia and Raina Moreland of St. James, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday February 16, 2018 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday February 17, 2018 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Steve Helterbrand, Larry Morris and Rusty Otis officiating. Pallbearers were Joshua Vineyard, Robbie Moreland, Samuel Bunyard, Isaac Helterbrand, Jacob Rinehart, Joshua Rinehart and Robert Rinehart. Honorary pallbears were Jim Branstetter, Robert Mounce, Robert McIntosh, Jerry McIntosh and Allen Copeland. Vocalist was Dustin and Julie Felan along with Joshua and Jessiqa Morris. Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Edward Jerome Rolfes Edward Jerome Rolfes of Hermann, Missouri was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 27, 1945 to Elmer and Caroline (Munthe) Rolfes and passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the age of 72 years. He married Mary Ann (Wagner) Rolfes on July 30, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri. Edward worked for Laclede Gas Company as a pipe line worker for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Caroline Rolfes; and a sister, Carol Bollman. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; three children, Kim Weith and husband Kenny of Jefferson City, Missouri, Melanie Rolfes of Hermann, Missouri and Edward Rolfes of Hermann, Missouri; two sisters, Betty Heimburger and husband John of St. Louis, Missouri and Mary April and husband Lynn of St. Louis, Missouri; five grandchildren, Kenneth and Katelyn Weith of Jefferson City, Missouri, Ayla Rolfes of Washington, Missouri, Molly Seebeck of St. Charles, Missouri and Madyson Rolfes of St. James, Missouri; other relatives and friends. No services held at this time. Arrangements under the direction of the Toedtmann and Grosse Funeral Home of Hermann, Missouri. Patrick "Wayne" Sherrill Patrick "Wayne" Sherrill of Viburnum, Missouri was born April 15, 1959 in Wichita, Kansas and passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the age of 58 years, 9 months and 29 days. He was raised in El Dorado, Kansas where he attended high school and the First Christian Church. As a young boy, he enjoyed spending summers and weekends at his grandparents, Jasper and Lavisa Taylor's home. He loved throughout his childhood playing with airplane models that flew and enjoyed working with motors as a young child. Wayne was employed as a diesel mechanic for 35 years working in Kansas and Missouri. He was preceded in death by parents, Jack C. Ward and Rosie June Wells Ward Holm; one son, Jared Patrick Sherrill; two brothers, David and Mike Sherrill; grandparents, Jasper and Lavisa Taylor; and father and mother-in-law, Doris and Bill Blue. He is survived by his son, Wesley Sherrill of Steelville, Missouri; one sister, Patricia Johnson of Park City, Kansas; grandchildren, Autumn, Carile, and Wesley; other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation was held from noon until 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. A prayer was given by Rev. Jerry Beers. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Frank "David'"Wiget Frank "David" Wiget of Steelville, Missouri was born November 2, 1968 in St. Louis, Missouri to Frank Edward and Judith Agricola Wiget and passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at the age of 49 years, 3 months and 7 days. David was a member of the Steelville Presbyterian Church and the NRA. He always loved to hunt and fish in his spare time. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Edward Wiget. He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Ann Wiget of Steelville, Missouri; mother, Judith Wiget of Steelville, Missouri; sister, Kathy Pearson of Cuba, Missouri; one uncle, Richard Agricola and wife Shirley, three cousins, Harry Schellenger, Ronald Schellenger and Mary Jo Manzell; nephew, Edward Pearson II and wife Alli of Germantown Hill, Illinois; niece, Dorthea Michelle Templeton and husband Spencer of St. Charles, Missouri; two great nephews; Godparents, Ramon and Deloris Bear of Lake St. Louis, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 3-8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Special music of "Amazing Grace," "In the Garden" and "Go Rest High" was sung by Bob and Carol Coleman. A graveside service with Bill Bennett officiating was held at 2 p.m. in the Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. Casket bearers were Karl Hattula, Bob Becker, Tommy Mounce, Johnny Ransom, Edward Pearson II and Crystal Wiget. 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