Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of May 27, 2009



Lula Virginia Adair

Lula Virginia Adair of Cuba, Missouri was born Sunday, July 8, 1928 at
Marianna, Arkansas to Charles Mitchell Holt and Nellie Mae (nee Hendrix)
Holt and passed away Friday, May 22, 2009 at Cuba, Missouri at the age of
80 years, 10 months and 14 days.
Lula was the loving mother of nine children.
She spent her life taking care of her children and family. In her younger
years she worked at the Midway Café were she was the dishwasher and cook.
She truly enjoyed cooking and was excellent at it. She always enjoyed
listening to gospel music, watching the Andy Griffin Show, growing her
tomatoes, but what she enjoyed and loved most was her family and spending
time with them.
Lula was united in marriage on September 17, 1970 to Wilbert Adair and they
have spent the last 39 years enjoying life and being with family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Nellie Mae Holt; two
sons, Billy Ray and Kenneth A. Harrison; one daughter, Margaret Highfill;
one sister, Vennie Cooney; three brothers, Clarence, Dickey and Kenneth Holt;
two brothers-in-law, Glenn Charles Adair and Russell Bouse; other relatives
and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Wilbert Adair of Cuba, Missouri; six
children, John and wife Marsha Harrison of Bourbon, Missouri, Mary Harrison
of St. James, Missouri, Jimmy and wife Josie Harrison of Cuba, Missouri, Joe
and wife Bobby Harrison of Saginaw, Michigan, Shirley and husband Casper
Werdenhausen of Bland, Missouri and William and wife Chiquita Harrison of
Rolla, Missouri; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and one great great
grandson; one brother, Roger Holt of Marianna, Arkansas; three sisters-in-law,
Wilma and husband Fred Bouse, Bert and husband Larry Bouse and Charlotte
Bouse, all of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Monday, May 25, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral
Home of Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Britton Funeral
Home of Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Don Vaughn officiating. Special music for
the service will be “Go Rest High on that Mountain,” “Sissy’s Song” and
“When He Reached Down His Hand for Me.”
Interment at the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba,
Missouri.


Joseph Elmer Ariola

Joseph Elmer Ariola of Steelville, Missouri was born Sunday, March 11, 1928
in Paragould, Arkansas to Montezuma Ariola and Georgia Raye Vines Ariola and
passed away at his home near Steelville, Missouri Sunday, May 17, 2009 at
the age of 81 years, 2 months, and 6 days.
Joseph served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp. After
being discharged from the service, he was self-employed as a painter and
construction worker.
He married Dorothy “Dottie” Laverne Caldwell on October 2, 1949 in St. Louis,
Missouri and to this union four children were born.
He and Dottie lived in St. Louis, Missouri, Phoenix, Arizona, Florida, and
California during their married life. They built their home on the property
they purchased in 1982 and moved there in 1986. Joseph was a former member of
the Davisville American Legion. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and loved
being with his family and grandchildren. Joseph accepted the Lord years ago
and was brought up attending Pentecostal churches. He and Dottie later
attended the Huzzah Baptist Church near their home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Montezuma and Georgia Raye Ariola;
daughter, Janet Ariola; brothers, Montezuma, Charlie Gray, Monteray Jr. and
wife Evelyn Ariola.
He is survived by his wife Dottie of the home; his children, Joseph Micheal
(Lillian) Ariola of Phoenix, Arizona, Phillip Christopher Ariola of
Steelville, Missouri and Paula Thompson of Steelville, Missouri; nine
grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,
Linda and Dennis Perfatter of Moberly, Missouri, Catherine and Doug Sunshine
of Festus, Missouri, Dorothy Ariola of Florida and Joan Ariola of Steelville,
Missouri; other relatives and friends.
His wish to be cremated and buried by his parents in the Richwoods Cemetery,
Corning, Arkansas was honored.
All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville,
Missouri.



Lois Pauline Dozier

Lois Pauline Dozier of Owensville, Missouri was born in McClean County,
Illinois on September 2, 1917 to Leneus and Lizzie Freese Nieswander and
passed away Monday, May 18, 2009 at the St. Mary’s Health Center in
Jefferson City, Missouri at the age of 91 years.
She was united in marriage to Evan Dozier on February 20, 1937 in Gibson
City, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one daughter, Donna
Crider and one sister, Virginia Jones.
She is survived by two sons, Roger Dozier and wife Linell of Jefferson
City, Missouri and Craig Dozier and wife Debra of Bland, Missouri; one
daughter, Rae Dorton and husband Buck of Mt. Sterling, Missouri; son-in-law,
Quincy Crider of Bland, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren;
sister-in-law, Myrna Rehmert and husband Larry of Bland, Missouri;
brother-in-law, Ron Dozier of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Visitation was held on Thursday, May 21, 2009 beginning at 4 p.m. at the
Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 22, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the
Gottenstroeter Funeral Home with interment in the Countryside Memorial
Gardens.
Arrangements under the direction of the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home,
Owensville, Missouri.



Noel Jacob Durbin

Noel Jacob Durbin was born April 4, 2009 to Charles and Jennifer Reedy
Durbin and passed away on Monday, May 18, 2009 at Columbia Regional Hospital
in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 1 month and 14 days.
He is survived by his parents, Charles and Jennifer Durbin of Jefferson City,
Missouri; one brother, Mason Durbin of Jefferson City, Missouri; two sisters,
Hailey and Taylor Durbin of Jefferson City, Missouri; paternal grandparents,
Charlie Roscoe Durbin and wife Daisy of Belle, Missouri; maternal grand-
parents, Gale Reedy and wife Brenda of Union, Missouri and Kristy Keller and
husband Dave of Maplewood, Missouri; great grandparents, Annabelle Pyatt of
Belle, Missouri and Patricia Bryant and husband Marion of Dixon, Missouri;
other relatives and friends.
A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the
Martin Cemetery in Cherryville, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri.



Lucille Adams Guiney

Lucille nee Adams Guiney was born in the Forest Hill area of Bourbon to
Frank and Laura Knight Adams on September 19, 1907 and passed away on
May 12, 2009 at the age of 101 years.
She attended the Forest Hill School, built on land donated by her
grandfather, Abraham.
As a young woman she moved to St. Louis. Her life in St. Louis was full with
an active social life and employment as a nanny for the Lambert family and
as a restaurant hostess, but with sorrow as well as she cared for her sister,
Hazel, until her death from ALS.
In her late forties she met and married Hughie Guiney, a Navy veteran and
plumber for the railroad. Lucille became an active volunteer at the veteran’s
hospital during this time, reading to blind soldiers. After Hughie’s
retirement they spent most of their time at the farm, where she was active
with the Crawford County historical society, the garden club and as a
hospital volunteer.
The beautiful garden flowers of the farm, some of which had been planted by
her grandmother, and the birds and other wildlife of the forest brought her
the most joy in her later years. She was a great reader and writer, leaving
a large collection of the poems she has written over the years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hughie; nieces, Lois Seacat and
Sue Ehrsam; other relatives and friends.
She is survived by her great nieces and nephews, Cathy Hotz and Alan of
Bourbon, Missouri, Laura Hunter and Richard of Rolla, Missouri, Dr. Margery
Ross and Danny of New Jersey, Jeff Ehrsam and Kim, Steve, and Chris Ehrsam of
San Diego, California; great great nieces and nephews, Michael Hunter and
Sheila of Atlanta, Georgia, Alison Hunter of Benicia, California, Albert and
Joe Hotz of Bourbon, Missouri, Ben and Max Ross of New Jersey and Summer,
Meagan, Cole and Dylan Ehrsam of San Diego, California; great great great
niece, Miriam Hunter of Atlanta, Georgia; step children, John Guiney and
Ann and Suzanne Clear of New Mexico.
A memorial service was held Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the
Crossroads Baptist Church in Leasburg, Missouri.
A private burial at the Crossroads Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan,
Missouri.


Daniel R. “Butch” Holman

Daniel R. “Butch” Holman was born in St. James, Missouri on May 19, 1938
to Dan and Lucille (Hughes) Holman and passed away May 18, 2009 at the
Golden Living Center in St. James, Missouri at the age of 70 years.
Butch proudly served his country in the United State Air Force during the
Korean War.
He was united in marriage to Reba Bennett on August 4, 1962, and to this
union two children were born.
Butch worked for many years as a sewing machine mechanic for the Lee Company
in Richland, Missouri. He was an active member of the St. James VFW Post
#5608; he enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, a game of pool and barbecuing.
At the age of 62, Butch earned his Culinary Arts degree.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dan Holman.
He is survived by his mother, Lucille Holman, of St. James, Missouri;
daughters, Angel Davis and husband Doug, of St. James, Missouri, Caroline
Stevenson and husband Geoff, of Doolittle, Missouri; Michael Casarotto, of
Lebanon, Missouri; best friend and companion of 30 years Jeannie Casarotto
of the home; grandchildren, Abbey, Daniel, and Zachery Davis, Alexis and
Christopher Stevenson, and Dante Casarotto.
Visitation was held Wednesday, May 20, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the James &
Gahr Mortuary .
Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the St. James
Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Don Carson officiating.
Interment in the Hughes Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary. 


Leo A. Kell

Leo A. Kell of Cuba, Missouri was born on Monday, February 23, 1925 in
Montauk, Missouri to Luman Kell and Doshia Bailie Kell. He passed away at
Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan, Missouri on Saturday, May 16, 2009
at the age of 84 years, 2 months, and 23 days.
Leo served his country honorably in the United States Navy during WWII.
He married Rayjeanna Coon Ricotta on December 10, 1983 in St. John’s
Missouri.
He worked for and later owned White National Tuckpointing Co. in St. Louis,
Missouri for 58 years where he was a member of the Brick Layers Union
local #1. He loved to travel in his RV, which included some winters, drove
a car hauler, owned and built stock cars. They retired to the country because
Leo considered himself a country boy. He raised horses, worked in his yard,
and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luman and Doshia Kell; infant son,
Leonard Wayne Kell; two brothers, Leroy (Judy) Kell and Leonard (Darlene)
Kell; two sisters, Wilma and Willa Kell; grandchild, Lisa Morgan and great
grandson, Anthony Thompson.
He is survived by his wife, Rayjeanna of the home; children, Dorothy (Raymond)
York of Licking, Missouri and Hellen Morgan of Lowell, Arkansas;
sister-in-law, Janet (Paul) Sagez of Garland, Utah; seven step children,
Cindy (Mark) Klein of Barnhart, Missouri, Alan Ricotta of Hillsboro, Missouri,
Barbara Ricotta and Maria Ricotta, all of Cuba, Missouri, John Ricotta of
Dittmer, Missouri, Vincent Ricotta of Rolla, Missouri and Gina Ricotta of
High Ridge, Missouri; five grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two great
great grandchildren; 15 step grandchildren and three step great grand-
children;
Visitation was Monday, May 18, 2009 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and
Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Visitation was Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral
service at noon at Boone Creek Baptist Church, Licking, Missouri with
Rev. Bob Knight officiating.
Burial at Boone Creek Cemetery, Licking, Missouri with full military honors.
All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.



Harry A. Lupberger

Harry A. Lupberger of St. James, Missouri was born on August 19, 1913, in
St. James, Missouri to Carl and Zelill (Favre) Lupberger and passed away at
his home in St. James, Missouri on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the age of
95 years, 9 months, and 1 day.
He was united in marriage to Matilda (Mickey) Keasling on December 17, 1987
in Salem, Missouri. She passed away April 2, 2005.
Harry Lupberger worked as a Combustion Engineer as Foreman in the Sheet Iron
Industry in St. Louis, Missouri for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Zelill (Favre) Lupberger;
his wife, Matilda Lupberger; son, George Keasling and one sister, Lorraine
Gibson.
He is survived by daughter-in-law, Shirley Keasling of Worden, Illinois; six
grandchildren, Leisa Bailey, Nick, Jeff, and Joe Tervasi, Lee Smith and Daren
Keasling; 12 great grandchildren; one cousin, Harold Lupberger and wife
Daphne of St. James, Missouri.
Visitation was Friday, May 22, 2009 from 1 p.m. until time of service at
2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were Friday, May 22, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral
Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri with Jerry Baumann officiating.
Pallbearers were family and friends. Burial in the family plot in the Wishon
Cemetery in rural St. James, Missouri.
All arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James,
Missouri.


Marie Elizabeth Moutray

Marie Elizabeth Moutray nee Miller of Steelville, Missouri was born on
Sunday, January 24, 1909 in Steelville, Misouri to Ivy Burton Miller and
Lulu Hines Miller and passed away at Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Missouri
on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the age of 100 years, 3 months, and 26 days.
Marie married Edwin Moutray on August 24, 1928 in Steelville, Missouri and
to this union two children were born.
Marie was a believer and a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. She
enjoyed quilting, gardening, canning, and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivy Burton and Lulu Miller;
husband, Edwin; son Ralph (June) Moutray; great grandson, Brad Lokken;
brother, Paul (Ann) Miller; sisters, Ada (Claude) McKinney, Mabel (Lloyd)
Cannon, Irene (George) O’Neal; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim
Trimble, Delbert Moutray, Lytle (Doris) Moutray, Ross (Matred) Moutray,
Minnie (Ben) Mallow, Clyde (Jess) Woods, and Mary (Claude) Doss.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Gipson and husband Fred of LaFeria,
Texas; sister, Fern Trimble of Collinsville, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Gladys
Moutray of Steelville, Missouri; four grandchildren, Debbie (Bill) Nelson of
S. Beloit, Illinois, Gordon (Gilda) Moutray of the country of Kuwait, Kay
(Mike) Bava of Odessa, Texas and Dale Moutray of Howe, Texas; nine great
grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Friday, May 22, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home,
Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Hutson Funeral Home,
Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar Hutson officiating. Burial at Fairview
Cemetery, Butts, Missouri.
All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville,
Missouri.


Edward L. Rose, Sr.

Edward L. Rose Sr. was born July 17, 1932 in Troy, Missouri to Charles and
Mildred (Colbert) Rose and passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009 in Rolla,
Missouri at the age of 76 years.
Edward L. Rose Sr. was untied in marriage to Grace Marie and to this union
four children were born.
Edward was a member of the Victory Christian Church; he enjoyed horses and
gardening, always reaping a big bounty from his garden ready to share with
family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mildred Rose; wife,
Grace and son, Daniel P. Rose.
He is survived by his children, Edward Rose Jr. and wife Lana, of Lonedell,
Missouri, Maria Ward, of Farmington, Missouri, Charles Rose, of Potosi,
Missouri; brother, Gerald Rose Sr., of St. James, Missouri; sister, Betty
Satterfield and husband Carroll, of St. James, Missouri; grandchildren,
Edward III, Brandon, Abby, Jason, Doug, Scott, Shawn, Brad, Terry, and Zach;
four great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at the James & Gahr
Mortuary.
Funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 in the St. James
Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Pastor Michael Huff, Michael and
Charlene Cox officiating.
Interment in the Old Alexandria Cemetery in Troy, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary, St. James,
Missouri.



Elaine Krewson Scheel

Elaine Scheel of St. James, Missouri was born in Phelps County on
October 17, 1933, the daughter of Elijah Jacob and Rose (Holman) Krewson
and passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 at her residence at the age of
75 years, 7 months and 4 days.
On December 22, 1951 in St. James, Missouri, she was united in marriage to
Henry Elmer Scheel.
She was a faithful member of the High Gate Baptist Church and also
volunteered at St. James Golden Age Center. Elaine and her husband owned
and operated a Hereford Cattle farm preceding Henry’s death in 1997.
Before retiring in 1995 Elaine was employed by California Mfg. Co. for 35
years in the position of production manager and plant manager.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, of 45 years; brother,
Henry Krewson and parents, Elijah Jacob and Rose Krewson.
She is survived by her sons, David W. Scheel and Daniel W. Schell and wife
Angie, all of St. James, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Bobbie, Jamie,
Jason, Nicole, Alana, Amanda and Elijah (EJ); four great grandchildren,
Phoenix, Aubree, Payton and Phoebe.
Visitation was from 1-5 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2009 at Gottenstroeter Funeral
Home in Owensville, Missouri.
Funeral services were Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the
Gottenstroeter’s Chapel in Owensville, Missouri with Pastor Phil Rector
officiating. Burial in Countryside Memorial Gardens in Owensville, Missouri.


William “Bill” Leo Turnbough

William “Bill” Leo Turnbough, Jr. of Bridgeton, Missouri, formerly of Cedar
Hill, Missouri was born August 8, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri to William
“Bill” L. and Kaye Eileen (Lindsey) Turnbough and passed away on Tuesday,
May 19, 2009 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age
of 54 years.
Bill was a member of the Local Laborer’s Union #42 in St. Louis.
As a young man, Bill had committed his life to Christ.
He was an avid fan of the St. Cardinals Baseball Team.
He is survived by his companion, Leisha Boardly of Bridgeton, Missouri;
one son, Bill Turnbough, III of Cedar Hill, Missouri; one daughter,
Katherine Turnbough of Cedar Hill, Missouri; parents, Bill and Kaye
Turnbough of Steelville, Missouri; two brothers, Don and John Turnbough
of Steelville, Missouri; two sisters, Susan Bogert and husband Charles of
Cedar Hill, Missouri and Sandy Carrow and companion, Mike Orr of
Cherryville, Missouri; one grandson, Liam Turnbough; other relatives and
many friends.
Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the Britton-
Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2009 at the
Cherryville First Baptist Church Cemetery in Cherryville, Missouri with
Rev. Harry White officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri.


Lloyd T. “Tommy” West

Lloyd T. “Tommy” West of Sullivan, Missouri was born at Rolla, Missouri to
Irene V. (Bell) and Wilber Loyd West and passed away at his home on Sunday,
May 17, 2009 at the age of 53 years.
Due to his father’s employment, Tommy was raised in various parts of the
country and had lived the past 10 years or so in the Sullivan area. He was
a devoted Christian and was baptized at an early age. He had been a member
of the First Baptist Church of Sullivan, Missouri and was known as a person
who was pure in heart and enjoyed making people laugh. Tommy loved watching
wrestling and reading DC and Marvel Comic Books. His favorite super hero was
Batman. His dog “Snoopy” was his best friend and companion. He also enjoyed
going to the movies and out for ice cream and church functions with his good
pal Charlie Gehlauf.
He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Danny Gene West and a
sister, Brenda Lee West.
He is survived by his mother, Irene West of Sullivan, Missouri; two sisters;
Deanne Vanness of Sullivan, Missouri and Monica Gilliam of Bourbon, Missouri;
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 10 a.m. until noon on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the Eaton
Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri.
Funeral services were at noon on Thursday, May 21, 2009 from the Chapel of
the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with interment in National
Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan,
Missouri.



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