Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of March 10, 2021 Steven D. Auten Steven D. Auten, of Bismark, Missouri was born on June 19, 1956 in Hannibal, Missouri to Roy Dean and Reva (Haacke) Auten and passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at the age of 64 years. Steven was baptized on October 25, 1970 at First Christian Church of Brandon, Florida. Steven's ability to recall the dates and so many details of nearly every occasion discussed was amazing. There were times we thought he couldn't be correct, only to find out he was 100% on point. His quick wit and dry sense of humor for it always added to his recall of the situation being shared. While he seemed very quiet and reserved, he was very perceptive and appreciative. Steven was very content living at the Colonial Retirement Center in Bismark, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Reva Auten; and an older brother, Carl E. Auten. He is survived by his siblings, Dennis W. Auten of Lithia, Florida, Dale L. Auten (Vicki) of Lithia, Florida, John E. Auten (Judy) of Brandon, Florida and Elizabeth A. Auten (fiancˇ Andy Fryslie) of Duluth, Georgia; nephew and nieces, Brian G. Auten (Abbey) of Vichy, Missouri, Sarah K. Buschmann of St. James, Missouri, Leslie A. Auten of Lithia, Florida, Victoria N. Peaster (Jimmy) of Ruskin, Florida, and Sarah A. Waller (Travis) of Brandon, Florida; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Graveside service was held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Matlock Cemetery in St, James, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. John "Jack" Henry Lamster John "Jack" Henry Lamster was born September 26, 1940 in St. Louis County, Missouri to Henry and Margaret (Matlock) Lamster and passed away February 26, 2021 at the age of 80 years. Jack grew up in the St. Louis, Missouri area and graduated from Ritenour High School. He married Zerelda "Zee" Aldean Holt, on February 15, 1986 and together shared 35 years of memories. In his early working years Jack helped his father in the heating and cooling field. He later was employed with General Motors where he worked in the parts division and retired after many years of faithful service. During his lifetime, Jack enjoyed raising cattle and mini goats on his farm. He also bought, remodeled and sold houses. Jack shared an interest in genealogy with Zee tracing their family tree back many years. He truly valued spending quality time with his wife and went on many evening walks together. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Margaret Lamster; and a sister, Barbara Eller. He is survived by his wife, Zerelda "Zee" Lamster of the home; children, Michael Rapert of Farmington, Missouri, David Rapert of Florissant, Missouri, Laura Lamster of Festus, Missouri and Lynn Lamster of Festus, Missouri; grandchildren, Jarod Lamster, Alicia Judd and Lindsay Dunsford; great grandchildren, Hartley Kincaid and Olivia Dunsford; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, March 1, 2021 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel in Salem, Missouri with Pastor Chris Hendrix officiating. Song selections played were "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace." Pallbearers were his family and dear friends. Burial was in the Matlock Cemetery in St. James, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary in Salem, Missouri. Ernest Ray Martin Ernest Ray Martin of Rolla, Missouri was born on Tuesday, April 6, 1920 at Davisville, Missouri to Harlen and Anna (Brakefield) Martin and passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the age of 100 years. Ray served his country in the United States Army. He was in WWII and the Korean War. He was awarded two bronze stars plus other campaign ribbons. He supported his family by working on heavy equipment and running a bulldozer, building a pipeline out west and he worked at Pea Ridge Mines. Later in life he owned and operated the White House Tavern in Steelville, Missouri. Ray married Bessie Bobbitt on July 21, 1951. Later Ray married Yvonne Gertisee on November 8, 1969. Ray lived most of his life around the Steelville and Cuba, Missouri area. The last year he has lived in Rolla, Missouri. He loved watching old western movies and shows, Gunsmoke, Matlock nd wrestling. He enjoyed when his family came to visit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlen and Anna (Brakefield) Martin; brothers, Clifford (Bessie) Martin and Fred (Martha) Martin; sisters, Cora (Eldon) Hagler and Flora (Author) Broyles; two sons, Jack Martin and Herb Martin; and first wife, Bessie "Pud" Martin. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Martin of Rolla, Missouri; four children, Kay (Bill) Thomas of Cuba, Missouri, Judy Crisman of Springfield, Missouri, Robbie (John) Perkins of Rolla, Missouri and Ernie (Zanada) Martin of Potosi, Missouri; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; a great great grandchild; other relatives and many friends. Ray had chosen cremation for final disposition. Due to the pandemic there will be no public service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Lola Virginia Mesko Lola Virginia Mesko of Rolla, Missouri was born on December 31, 1927 in Lecoma, Missouri to Earnest and Lillie (Anderson) Braidlow and On November 18, 1961 she married Emil P. Mesko Jr. Almost every Kroger shopper was greeted by her. She was a hard worker and very proud of her long career. She went to the Dollar General at the first of every month to get cards for whomever's birthday was that month. She was an avid Wheel of Fortune watcher and huge Cardinal fan, (so much so she overlooked Molina's tattoos), a weekly trip to the beauty shop with the same hairstyle, a clean home, church on Sunday and bowling twice a week. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Lillie Braidlow; husband, Emil P. Mesko Jr. on December 26, 1989; daughter, Mary Virginia "Ginny" Beasley; three sons-in-law, Kyle Kurt Hansel, Mendall Dawayne Manuel and Karl Leo Neumann; three sisters, Mary Lou Case, Marie Miller and Sherry Ann Cooley; two brothers, Howard Braidlow and Lee Braidlow; and a sister-in-law, Lois Braidlow. She is survived by four daughters, Sandra Kay Neumann of Cypress, Texas, Judith Lynn Wordleman and husband Jack of Jamestown, Missouri, Karen Sue Clancy and husband Les of St. James, Missouri and Judith Ann Morawski and husband George of Springfield, Missouri; son-in-law, Michael Beasley of St. James, Missouri; one brother, Loyde Braidlow of Rolla, Missouri; sister, Jeanne Williams Stone; two sisters-in-law, Betty Braidlow and Wanda Braidlow; 17 grandchildren, Tracy (Scott) Rosenow of St. James, Missouri, Tonya (Earl) Lewis of Rolla, Missouri, Jason (Lora) Neumann of Cypress, Texas, S. Nicholle (Carl) Middleman of St. Louis, Missouri, Kate Hansel of Baltimore, Maryland, Crystal (Travis) Lynch of Rolla, Missouri, Carmen Turner of Battlefield, Missouri, Paul (Kati) Clancy of Bruner, Missouri, Wesley (Esther) Clancy of Salem, Missouri, Les Jr. (Susan) Clancy of St. James, Missouri, Jennie (Stewart) Pope of St. James, Missouri, Robin (Kevin) Ahart of St. James, Missouri, Kellie (Dave) Barnett of St. James, Missouri, Jennifer (Shannon) McCallon of Pitkin, Louisana, Mendall Dawayne (Mandy) Manuel Jr. of Pitkin, Louisana, Kody Wordelman of Jamestown, Missouri and Matthew Wordelman of Columbia, Missouri; numerous great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Private funeral service for family only was held. Interment was in the Anutt Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Deborah Louise Schoolcraft Deborah Louise Schoolcraft of Fayetteville, Arkansas was born November 1, 1951 in Safe, Missouri to Merel Jackson and Irma Hermine (Rieke) Steen and passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the age of 69 years. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Springdale, Arkansas and was active in Lutheran Women's Missionary League at both Salem Lutheran Church and St. John's Lutheran Church, where her husband served as pastor. She served in many facets in ministry including Sunday School teacher, Superintendent, Vacation Bible School, the choir and used her sewing talent to craft banners for the various churches where she and her husband served. She loved giving of her time and talent for the Lord's work and was a powerful prayer warrior. She was preceded in death by her parents and youngest sister, Beth Edgar. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Reverend Roger Schoolcraft; one daughter, Andrea Schoolcraft of St. Louis, Missouri; one son, Aaron Schoolcraft and wife Megan of Chaptico, Maryland; four brothers, Merel Steen of St. James, Missouri, Duane Steen of Klamath River, California, Joel Steen of San Jose, California and Terry Steen of Corpus Christi, Texas; one sister, Kathy Glenn of Florissant, Missouri; one granddaughter, Maisie Schoolcraft of Chaptico, Maryland; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Church in St. James Missouri. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the St. John Lutheran Church in St. James Missouri. Burial followed at the St. James Cemetery. Arrangements under the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. RaDonna JoAnn Turnbough RaDonna JoAnn Turnbough (nee Black) of Cherryville, Missouri was rn on Thursday, February 17, 1983 in Sullivan, Missouri to Billy Joe and Dean Turnbough Black and passed away at the age of 38 years and 13 days. RaDonna grew up in Cherryville, Missouri. She was home-schooled and worked at Cobblestone Lodge as a teenager. She married Michael Leon Turnbough on April 13, 2002 at Midland Pentecostal Assembly in Steelville, Missouri. She later married Chris Lea in 2012. RaDonna had accepted the Lord as her personal Savior and attended Midland Pentecostal Assembly. RaDonna was a hard worker and always carried two jobs. She had worked at Mine Supply in Viburnum, Missouri, Brake Parts and the Smoke Shop in Cuba, Missouri, the Mill Springs Convenience Store in Steelville, Missouri, Walmart Distribution Center in St. James, Missouri and Versa Tags in Cuba, Missouri over 15 years. RaDonna loved the outdoors. She liked to go fishing, camping, and boat riding. She enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, playing in the snow but particularly sitting on a beach, tanning and just being in the sunshine. She enjoyed traveling, had been to Hawaii and had looked forward to going on more trips. She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Black; grandparents, Cletus and Mildred Turnbough and Raymond and Gertie Black; uncles, Don Turnbough and Bobby Dale Black; and great nephew, Xaine Hoke. She is survived by her mother, Dean Black of Cherryville, Missouri; three sons, Mikey Turnbough, Austin Turnbough and Jase Turnbough, all of Cherryville, Missouri; siblings, Bobby (Rhonda) Black and Billy (Susan) Black, II, both of Cherryville, Missouri and Ricky Black and Debbie Black (Jim Barrett), both of Davisville, Missouri; special friend, James Carrick of Cherryville, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral Service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Pastor Jared Gillam officiating. Burial was at the Martin Cemetery in Cherryville, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Cheryl Ann Watson Cheryl Ann Watson of St. James, Missouri was born December 13, 1959 in Rolla, Missouri to Emmett Charles and Shirley Ann Dedrick Bunton and passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the age of 61 years. Cheryl married Wade Watson. Cheryl was a caring loving person who always had a smile on her face. Wade and Cheryl were very close, where you saw Wade you saw Cheryl. Whatever Wade wanted to do Cheryl was beside him enjoying the adventure whether it be back roading, going to Springfield to Bass Pro, riding dune buggies or touring the country in the Jeep. Cheryl was very fond of her Elvis collection. Her daughters graciously listened, but rarely found the love that Cheryl had for Elvis. She enjoyed Old Classic Country Music and oftentimes the music was loud and Cheryl and the grandkids would clear the living room floor and make it into a dance hall. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Shirley Bunton; one brother-in-law, Jim Black; and brother, Ricky Lee Henson. She is survived by her husband, Wade Watson of 33 years, of the home in St. James, Missouri; two daughters, Jessica Cannon of Trenton, Missouri and Linda Agent and Jackson Markley of St. James, Missouri; one brother, Terry Henson and wife Kelly of Edgar Springs, Missouri; one sister, Brenda Black of St. James, Missouri; two grandchildren, Madison and Quinten Cannon; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Brother Stephen Brubaker officiating. Burial was at the family plot in the Asher Cemetery in St. James, Missouri. Pallbearers were Austin Watson, Robert Allen Watson, Tyler Barnicle, Jackson Markley, Tony Watson, and Mike Chandler. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Watson and Quentin Cannon. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. James Patrick Wright James Patrick Wright of Sullivan, Missouri was born in Sullivan, December 29, 1937, to John and Frances (Whitmire) Wright and passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the age of 83 years. Jim, as he was better known, grew up and attended the Reed's Defeat School up until eighth grade. He then completed his schooling at Sullivan High School, graduating with the Class of 1955. Jim enlisted into the Army National Guard in January 1961. After serving his basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri he served six months in active duty at Fort Ord in California. After serving in active duty, he served for another five years in the reserves. During his service, he married Mary Burrus. After his service, Jim went to work for Bill Deffenbach in the concrete business. After a few years, Jim was able to take over the business and became self employed in the mid 60's. Jim remained in the concrete industry until his retirement in 2000. Jim was not only passionate about running his own business, but especially loved farming alongside his brother, Claborn. Jim loved to spend time hunting, fishing, finding mushrooms and especially searching for arrowheads. He was an avid reader. Jim also loved to do magic tricks. He was a man of unwavering faith and was baptized at the Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Frances Wright; and one brother, Claborn Wright. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Sullivan, Missouri; three daughters, Sheila Nethercott and husband David of Arnold, Missouri, Pam Campbell and husband Tim of Sullivan, Missouri and Amy Orlando and husband John of Manchester, Missouri; son, Jason Wright and wife Jennifer of Sullivan, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Shawn and Benjamin Nethercott, Dylan Campbell, Ryan and Natalie Orlando and Magen and Jonathan Wright; two sisters, Frances Ann Wright of Sullivan, Missouri and Rosemary Lechten of Bourbon, Missouri; special niece, Kristie Lechten-Mason; special nephew, John Lechten; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at noon on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Matt Dudley officiating. Interment followed in the Crow Cemetery with full military honors. 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