Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of May 16, 2018 Patricia "Pat" A. Borden Patricia "Pat" A. Borden of Sullivan, Missouri was born on July 19, 1953 to William A. and Mary F. (Wickware) Borden in Tuscumbia, Alabama and passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the age of 64 years. She grew up and attended school in North St. Louis, Missouri and then obtained her GED. After several marriages, she married her husband William Patton. In her younger years, Pat was a devoted mother and worked as a CNA. In 2003 she moved to Sullivan, Missouri with her daughters, Tammy and Tracy and made their home there. Pat enjoyed crocheting, being outdoors and watching baseball games. Pat was a member of Full Gospel Assembly of God in Sullivan, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Patton; and her parents, William and Mary Borden. She is survived by five children, Tony Borden and wife Denise of St. Clair, Missouri, Tracy McGowan of Sullivan, Missouri, James McGowan and wife Angie of Cuba, Missouri, Tammy Patton of Sullivan, Missouri and Billie Jo Patton of Cedar Hill, Missouri; 13 grand- children; nine great grandchildren; seven brothers and sisters, Billy Borden and wife Penny of St. Louis, Missouri, Diane Borden of St. Louis, Missouri, Timmy Borden of St. Louis, Missouri, Ronnie Borden and wife Deanna of St. Louis, Missouri, James Borden and wife Lorri of Granite City, Illinois, Wanda Hanstein and husband Randy of St. Louis, Missouri and Debra Flores and husband Felix of St. Louis, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the Full Gospel Assembly of God in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the Full Gospel Assembly of God with Pastor Ryan Martin officiating. Interment followed in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Cemetery in Sullivan, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan & Bourbon, Missouri. Neoma Parker Cross Neoma Parker Cross of Sullivan, Missouri was born in Sullivan, Missouri on November 15, 1947 to William and Gladine (Dilks) Parker and passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the age of 70 years. She was saved in Christ in 1966. Neoma was raised in the Spring Bluff and Sullivan, Missouri area. In 1970 she met James E. Cross and they were married on August 8, 1970. Neoma was known to take in and cook for anyone elseÕs children who came to her home. Neoma also enjoyed gardening and painting birdhouses, but she would always give her birdhouses away. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gladine Parker; one brother, Edward Parker; and two sisters, Lennor Fern Parker and Judy Parker. She is survived by her husband, James Cross of Sullivan, Missouri; one son, Jim Cross and wife Carolyn of Sullivan, Missouri; two daughters, Misty Paul of Bourbon, Missouri and Amanda Fruewirth and husband Eric of Sullivan, Missouri; one sister, Leona Roller and husband Matt of Sullivan, Missouri; one brother, Bill Parker of Sullivan, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Benjamin Cross, Andrew Cross, Olivia Paul, Sierra Fruewirth, John Paul, Tucker Fruewirth and Maggie Fruewirth; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Chester Lahmann officiating. Interment followed in the Cave Spring Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan and Bourbon, Missouri. Sharon "Nancy" Doskocil Ê Sharon ÒNancyÓ Doskocil of Steelville, Missouri, formerly of Cuba, Missouri, was born Monday, January 15, 1945 at St. Louis, Missouri to Otto David and Nellie Mae (nee Foster) Sutton and passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the age of 73 years. On October 19, 1963 Nancy married Louis Doskocil. Nancy retired in the mid 1980Õs from cleaning office buildings. She was a long-time member of the Delhi Baptist Church and a lifetime fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball. She enjoyed online games, bingo, playing cards and watching wrestling. She spent years as a 4-H assistant and her front yard was always full of beautiful flowers. NancyÕs favorite time of the year was Christmas. She loved decorating for the holidays. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Nellie Sutton; husband, Louis Doskocil; three brothers, Charles and wife Joyce Landis, John and wife Norma Sutton, David and wife Dorothy Sutton; and two sisters, Shirley and husband Wesley Haws and Patricia Phillips. She is survived by her children, Louis and wife Deborah Doskocil of St. Louis, Missouri, Sindy and husband Tom Boyer of Cuba, Missouri, Lisa and husband Jim Fowler of Union, Missouri, Brenda and husband David Pinnell of Cuba, Missouri and Lynda and husband Richard Emily of Cuba, Missouri; 15 grandchildren, Jessie Thorn of St. Louis, Missouri, Brian and wife Dee Thorn of St. Louis, Missouri, Timothy and wife Andrea Doskocil of Festus, Missouri, Rachel and husband Randall Walton of Festus, Missouri, Daniel Thorn of OÕFallon, Missouri, Amanda and husband Josh Maloney of Pevely, Missouri, Matthew Boyer of Belleville, Illinois, Carl and wife Tosha Lindell of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Leo and wife Desteny Lindell of St. James, Missouri, Brandon Boyer of Cuba, Missouri, Chassity Godbey of Union, Missouri, Alex Pinnell of Cuba, Missouri, Dominic Pinnell of Cuba, Missouri, Jasmin Doskocil of Cuba, Missouri and Joshua Hayes of Cuba, Missouri; 23 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Darrell Phillips of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Joe Bruno officiating. Special recorded music was ÒAmazing Grace. Interment and prayers followed at the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Pall bearers were Jessie Thorn, Danny Thorn, Leo Lindell, Brandon Boyer, Carl Lindell, Dominic Pinnell and Alex Pinnell. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Ronald Joseph Goff Ronald Joseph Goff of Steelville, Missouri, formerly of Jefferson City, Missouri, was born on March 6, 1969 in Jefferson City, Missouri to Joe and Marianne Herx and passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the age of 49 years. Ron was an avid reader. He loved history, classic cars, music and animals. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marianne Herx; and nephew Tyler LePage. He is survived by his companion, Michelle Missey of Steelville, Missouri; daughter, Hallie (Brandon) Chilton of Steelville, Missouri; father, Joe Herx of Jefferson City, Missouri; sisters, Bev (Ron) Backers of Jefferson City, Missouri and Sherri (Tim) LePage of Lohman, Missouri; nephew, Tony (Erin) LePage of Eugene, Missouri; family, Frank Missey, Gina Saunders, Frankie (Carrie) Missey and Joy Shoemaker, all of Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and friends. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Raymond E. "Gene" Lewis Raymond E. ÒGeneÓ Lewis of St. James, Missouri was born in St. James, Missouri on January 5, 1926 to Raymond E. and Elsie Asher Lewis Êand passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the age of 92 years, 3 months and 27 days. Gene, as he was know by all his family and friends, was united in marriage to Norma Ruth Bagwell on September 22, 1951 in St. James, Missouri He was a life long resident of St. James and retired from Missouri Department of Geology and Land Survey in Rolla, Missouri. Gene was in the Navy from 1943 to 1947 serving his country on the USS Saratoga and the USS Leary. He earned the American Area Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, European-African Campaign Medal and The World War II Victory Medal. Gene worked for Skinny Johnson Dry Cleaners in Belle, Missouri for a short time and then worked for Lenox Cleaners in St. James, Missouri. He also worked on the Pipe Line when it went through Missouri. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Raymond and Elsie Lewis; two brothers, Leslie Ervin Lewis and Theodore Lewis; and one sister, Ida Muriel Owens. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Norma Lewis; son, Randall Lewis and wife Mary of Cuba, Missouri; daughters, Lana Marcotte and husband Joe of Russellville, Arkansas and Charla Kay Ash of Baton Rouge, Lousiana; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the Jones Funeral Home in St Jame, Missouri with Alan Wynn officiating. Burial with full military honors was in the St. James Cemetery in St. James, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Pamela Lee Lovett Pamela Lee Lovett of Lebanon, Missouri was born Friday, May 29, 1959 at Rolla, Missouri to William Lee and Helen ÒBrendaÓ (nee Mercer) Summers and passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the age of 58 years. Pam was united in marriage to Gary Holtz Sr. Pam loved getting her nails done and she had a great admiration for horses. She treasured the time she got to spend with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, William Lee Summers; husband, Gary Holtz Sr.; and two half-brothers, Brian Keith Hulsey and William A. Summers. She is survived by her children, Brendon and wife Kristen Holtz of Salem, Missouri, Elicia Holtz and Gary Jr. and wife Kyley Holtz, all of Missouri; three grandchildren, Mason, Shyann and Rylee; mother, Brenda Summers of Bourbon, Missouri; half-sister, Melissa Wright; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held at noon on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri with special recorded music of ÒWhen I Get to Where IÕm GoingÓ and ÒGo Rest High on that Mountain.Ó In keeping with PamÕs wishes, she was cremated following the service and her ashes will be buried with her husband at Hodge-Enloe Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Paul L. Sappington Sr. Paul L. Sappington Sr. of Bourbon, Missouri was born on Saturday, December 17, 1938 in Butts, Missouri to Farris E. and Birdie Velma Mathews Sappington and passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 20 days. Paul served his country honorably in the United States Army. He married Diane Walls on October 22, 1988 in Leasburg, Missouri. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church, Leasburg, Missouri. He farmed most of his adult life and liked to fish, run his fox hounds, hunt deer and turkey. He also enjoyed playing Texas HoldÕEm and playing pool. He was preceded in death by his parents, Farris and Birdie Sappington; brother, Bud Sappington; and sister, Darlene Voss. He is survived by his wife, Diane Sappington of Bourbon, Missouri; children, Vicki Wilson of Bourbon, Missouri, Beth (Scott) Everett of Henderson, Tennessee, Shelley (Mike) Jannings of Bourbon, Missouri, Lisa Crawford of San Antonio, Texas, Paul ÒSonnyÓ (Missy) Sappington Jr. of Bourbon, Missouri, Carmen Tweety of Grubville, Missouri and Anna Sappington of Leasburg, Missouri; step son, Claude Eddie Byrd of Diamond, Missouri; brother-in-law, Bill Voss of Florissant, Missouri; sister-in-law, Norma Sappington of St. Charles, Missouri; nine grandchildren; two great grand- children; other relatives and friends. Visitation was from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Living Word Church, Leasburg, Missouri and funeral service Êat 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Living Word Church, Leasburg, Missouri with Pastor Jim Delacourt and Pastor Jimmy Delacourt officiating. Burial was at the Crossroads Cemetery, Leasburg, Missouri with full military honors. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. William "Bill" Eugene Wacker William ÒBillÓ Eugene Wacker of Owensville, Missouri was born on January 24, 1938 at Owensville, Missouri to Clarence and Flora (Buddemeyer) Wacker and passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the age of 80 years. ÊHe married Glenda Rae Scheel on October 1, 1983 in Owensville, Missouri. Bill was a truck driver since the age of 14 years old and made a career in the truck driving industry. ÊHe enjoyed family and friends and riding horses.Ê He was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church of Owensville, Missouri. He served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Flora Wacker; three brothers, Daniel, Norman ÒBudÓ and Ronald Wacker; and one sister, Glenda Brodkey. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Wacker of Owensville, Missouri; four children, Jeffrey Wisdom and wife Jackie of St. James, Missouri, Briana Decker and husband Daryl "Hootie" of Owensville, Missouri, Brett Wacker and wife Tracy of Knapp, Wisconsin and Sonya Littrell and husband Joe of Owensville, Missouri; 13 grandchildren, Joel Littrell of Creve Coeur, Missouri, Ashley Wisdom-Copenhaver and husband Jered of St. James, Missouri, Dalton Littrell of Owensville, Missouri, Chelsea Wisdom of St. James, Missouri, Chantel Littrell of Owensville, Missouri, Felicia Light and husband Daren of Belle, Missouri, Christina Rademacher and husband Simon of Bland, Missouri, Brian Decker and wife Angela of Owensville, Missouri, Beau Decker of Maryland Heights, Missouri, Christopher Decker of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Colbie Wacker and wife Kristen of Jacksonville, Florida, Jessica Gooch and husband Trawn of Jacksonville, Florida and Reese Wacker and wife Katie of Jacksonville, Florida; two brothers, Gary Wacker and wife Janie of Richmond, Texas and Jon Wacker and wife Carol of Folsom, California; one sister, Mary Rogers of Arizona City, Arizonia; two sisters-in-law, Diann Wacker of Owensville, Missouri and Rena Wacker of Palenstine, Texas; 15 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Denton officiating. Burial with full military honors was at the Countryside Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Owensville, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri. James "Jimmy" D. Williams James "Jimmy" D. Williams of Leasburg, Missouri was born on Thursday, May 17, 1962 in Sullivan, Missouri to James E. and Shirley E. Ennis Williams and passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the age of 55 years, 11 months and 21 days. Jimmy made a profession of faith and was baptized at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Leasburg, Missouri and later became a member of First Baptist Church, Leasburg, Missouri. He served his country honorably in the United States Army for six years and then in Reserves for three years. He worked 12 years for Don Branson Excavating Co. then worked most recently in maintenance for Loy Lange Box Co. in Belle, Missouri. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and tinkering with machinery He was preceded in death by his father, James; nephew, Mark Gorzik; great nieces, Jordan Orton and Megan Cencelewski; and grandparents, Minnie and Emil Ennis and Earl and Irene Williams. He is survived by his mother, Shirley E. Williams of Leasburg, Missouri; daughters Rachelle Williams of St. Louis, Missouri, Makayla Williams of Nixa, Missouri and Cheyenne Williams of Republic, Missouri; sisters, Pamela Thomason, Cathy Harmon, Kim (Ryan) Gorzik and Melanie (Craig) Booher of Washington, Missouri; granddaughter, Adalynn Williams of Republic, Missouri; great nephew, ÊAdam Gorzik of Texas; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Friday, May 11, 2018 from 1-3 p.m. and funeral service at 3 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Terry King and Pastor Lane Allen officiating. Burial was at the Cross Roads Cemetery, Leasburg, Missouri with full military honors. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, 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