Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of June 13, 2018 Maudie Jean Casarotto Maudie Jean Casarotto (nee Oxendine) of Lebanon, Missouri was born to James T. and Mable Lorraine (Stites) Oxendine on February 3, 1946 and passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 15 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mable Oxendine; brother, Donald J. Oxendine and brother-in-law, Joseph Kies. She is survived by her son, Michael (Debra) Casarotto of Lebanon, Missouri; grandson, Dante Casarroto of St. Robert, Missouri; sister, Ruby Kies of St. George, Utah; sister-in-law, Helen Oxendine of Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Family chose cremation. Burial will be at the Cherryville Baptist Cemetery at a later date. Fred R. Fife Fred R. Fife of Bourbon, Missouri was born in Waynesville, Missouri on August 11, 1947 to Fred Robert and Volla Mondy Fife and passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the age of 70 years. He attended elementary school in Leasburg, Missouri and high school in Bourbon,Missouri. Fred enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1967. In 1969 he married Cathy Johnson Fife. Fred worked for MODOT for 30 years and then began a small used car business. He enjoyed meeting and helping people. Fred was a member of the Sullivan Church of Christ and was always eager to share his faith with others. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Fife Sr. and Volla Fife Knight; and brother, Jack Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Fife; one daughter, Elizabeth Scott and husband Gary of Rogersville, Missouri; two sons, Fred Fife IV and Jonathan Fife, both of Springfield, Missouri; two grandsons, Andrew and Luke Scott; in-laws, Gene and Geneva Johnson of Bourbon, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4-8 on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Tracy Ring officiating. Interment followed in the Lea Cemetery in Leasburg, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan and Bourbon, Missouri. Brenda Sue Hamilton Brenda Sue Hamilton (nee Pack) of Cuba, Missouri was born on Thursday, December 29, 1949 in Henderson, North Carolina to James W. and Ruth Mae Buchanan Pack and passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 7 days. Brenda graduated from Bourbon High School then attended college and received a Bachelor Degree in nursing. She worked as a RN at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan and Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri. She also, had been a nurse at the Meramec Nursing Center in Sullivan, Missouri. Brenda enjoyed photography, playing bingo, traveling and was an avid reader. She loved animals, especially dogs and horses. She raised and showed Norwegian Elkhounds with one of them receiving a Champion trophy. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ruth Pack; and brother-in-law, Tex Smith. She is survived by her sisters Cindy (Kevin) Ware and Shirley Smith, all of Bourbon, Missouri; nieces and nephews, Christy (Dennis) Nolie, Matt (Abbie) Bremer and Tim (Diane) Ware, all of Bourbon, Missouri and Tina (Scott) Gibbs of Cuba, Missouri; special cousins, Ron and Lil Pack of Alabama, Sam Buchanan of West Virginia and Suzette Miller of North Carolina; special friend, Gail Cook of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends. A memorial service was at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Don Martin officiating. Burial was at the Delhi Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Karen L. Kilcullen Karen L. Kilcullen of Bourbon, Missouri was born on Sunday, July 27, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri to William C. and Shirley M. (Wilson) Daude and passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at the age of 65 years. Karen worked for several years in the office and as an order filler at G&W Heel Lift Company in Cuba, Missouri. She loved nature and animals, especially her dogs. She was a gracious hostess and enjoyed gardening, antiquing and being creative. She had a beautiful collection of antiques. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Shirley Daude; and husband, Thomas C. Kilcullen. She is survived by her step-son, Thomas J. "Tom" Kilcullen of St. Louis, Missouri; one grandson, Logan Kilcullen; one sister, Linda and husband Tim Faller of Fenton, Missouri; two nieces, Laura and husband McLeod Patton of St. Louis, Missouri and Lisa and husband Tim Stamper of St. Charles, Missouri; one great niece, Addison Stamper; friends, Dan Scheu of Pacific, Missouri, Betsy and Tony Reeves of Lemay, Missouri; other relatives and friends. In keeping with Karen's wishes, she was cremated and a private family memorial service will be held. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. James Ray Marcus Jr. James Ray Marcus Jr. of St. James, Missouri was born in Fillmore, Missouri on July 20, 1923 to James Ray Sr. and Eva Earl (Hopkins) Marcus and passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the age of 94 years. James was drafted into the United States Army and served from January 1943 - November 1945. It was WWII, and James was sent to North Africa before heading into Italy where he went to Salervo, made invasion of Anzio, and went the full length of Italy to the Swiss border. James earned 4 Battle Stars and 1 Invasion Arrow. James returned home on November 15, 1947 he married Margaret Mackey. James went to work for a High Voltage Electric Highline Company. He and Margaret, and the children traveled around and he worked building the highline. They bought a small farm in St. James, Missouri and raised their family and a few head of cattle. James went to work at the Missouri Veterans Home where he spent the next 30 years in the Maintenance Department, retiring as the Maintenance Supervisor. He enjoyed outdoors, always planting beautiful flower gardens, and a very bountiful vegetable garden. James was a member of the St. James Church of Christ, an Honorary Lifetime member of the St. James Sports Club, Boy Scout Troop #95 supporter. For several years he was the baseball coach for the American Legion Baseball. He loved sports and was the St. James Tigers #1 fan for every sport. James returned to the Veterans Home, this time as a resident. Also as "Resident Gardner" he just recently planted about 12 tomato plants outside to share with his fellow residents. He is survived by his children, J.R. Marcus and wife Barb of St. James, Missouri, Terry Richardson and husband Jim of Rolla, Missouri and Tarita Todd and husband Phil of Waynesville, Missouri; grandchildren, Michelle Losing of St. James, Missouri, Amy Brewer and husband Bill of Rolla, Missouri, Justin Richardson and wife Tammy of Rolla, Missouri, Julie Parsons and husband Richard of Edgar Springs, Missouri, Andrea Klump and husband Steve of Kansas City, Missouri and Wendy Hill and husband Scott of Rogersville, Missouri; 18 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Pastor Lynn Huggins officiating. Internment with full military honors was at the Meramec Hill Memorial Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri. Pallbearers were Levi Chew, Broc Losing, Justin Richardson, Lane Richardson, Steve Klump and Scott Hill. Hilbern Whitson and Richard Parsons served as honorary pallbearers. Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. James Aubrey Matlock James Aubrey Matlock of St. James, Missouri was born on April 21, 1935 to Thomas Henry and Virginia Pearl McCall Matlock in St. James, Missouri and passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the age of 83 years, 1 month and 13 days. He married Ruby Jean Swyers on April 21, 1956 in St. James, Missouri. He was a steel worker and a cattle farmer. He really like working with wood and furniture. He was the Mr. Fix-it of St. James. He loved people and being around them. He worked for Granite City Steel for 30 years. In 1984 he retired back to St. James, Missouri. He was a board member on the Senior Citizens for 15 years and took care of the Matlock Cemetery for 30 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. James, Missouri. He served his country in Germany in the US Army for two years after he was married. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Virginia Matlock; brother, Tom Matlock; sisters, Laura Jones, Edith Jenkins, Mildred Noakes and Juanitta Jenkins; one infant brother; sister-in-law, Peggy Matlock; and brothers-in-law, Melvin Jones, Hubert Jenkins, Joe Noakes and Kark Jenkins. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Jean Swyers Matlock of St. James, Missouri; one son, Daniel Robert Matlock and wife Kristi of St. James, Missouri; one daughter, Karen Janette Weed and husband Dwayne of Rolla, Missouri; one grandson, Devin James Weed; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the J ones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Jerry Bauman officiating. Pallbearers were Rick Jones, Brian Swyers, Dusty Snelson, David Jenkins, Jimmy Jenkins, Dan McGill and Frank Menchak. Songs were "Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace" with Stephen Brubaker the vocalist and Jeanette Ashley at the piano. 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. June Nash June Nash of Salem, Missouri was born on May 16, 1934 in Dent County, Missouri to Ivy and Mary (Huitt) Green and passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the age of 84 years. June was the wonderful mother of four children. Even though she was a little bit ornery and stubborn, she would do anything for anyone. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivy and Mary, Green; her daughters, Karen Parrett and Arahneil Laycock; brothers, Eugene Green and Glen Green; and special friend, Harold Webb. She is survived by her children, Roger Parrett and wife Goldie of Steelville, Missouri and Jackie Overby and husband Richie of Salem, Missouri; grandchildren, Blaine Parrett, Gabe Parrett, Brian Williams, Jason Williams, Junay Laycock, Eathan Head, Brittney Overby; sister, Violet Eatherton of St. Petersburg, Florida; sister-in-law, Charlotte Green of Tipton, Missouri; seven great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Salem Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary in Salem, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Salem Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary in Salem, Missouri. Interment was in the North Lawn Cemetery in Salem, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in Salem, Missouri. Donna K. Payne Donna K. Payne of Bourbon, Missouri was born February 25, 1955 and passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the age of 63 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ernestine (Maness) Dobbs; and one brother, Eberly Dobbs. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Payne of Bourbon, Missouri; two brothers, Larry Dobbs and wife Connie and David Dobbs and wife Kim, all of Steelville, Missouri; two sisters, Linda Courtway of Cadet, Missouri and Bernice Sansoucie of Ohio; other relatives and friends. It was Donna's wish to be cremated. A memorial mass will be celebrated 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Holy Martyrs Catholic Church, Japan, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan and Bourbon, Missouri. "Cowboy" Virgil Eugene Ross "Cowboy" Virgil Eugene Ross of St. James, Missouri was born on October 10, 1945 in Vichy, Missouri to Donald and Freeda (James) Ross and passed away on May 25, 2018 at the age of 72 years. Virgil was a "Cowboy" with his heart and soul. In his younger days he really enjoyed team roping. He not only participated in the sport, but trained many horsed for other teams. He also enjoyed car racing. It was always joked that he loved fast cars and fast horses. He and his oldest daughter Kim, were connected by the love of horses, they enjoyed trail rides and getting out in the back country going riding. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Freeda Ross; wife, Faye; and brother, Donald Ross. He is survived by his two daughters, Kim Hansen and husband J.R. of California, Missouri and Shelia Affolter of Lake Ozark, Missouri; grandchildren, Jeremy Hansen, of Springfield, Missouri, Shyla Affolter, Tristin Affolter and Dylan Affolter; great grandchildren, Alexis (LuLu) Hansen, and Chase Hansen; and one great granddaughter on the way; sister, Sandy Boston of St. James, Missouri; adopted family, Dean Martin and Dean Brandstetter; other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life was held from 3-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the VFW Post in St. James, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Ronald T. Wilson Ronald T. Wilson of Salem, Missouri was born Friday, February 5, 1937 at Duncan, Arizona to Glen and Zelda Wilson and passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the age of 81 years. Ron married Mary A. McCarter Raulston in 1967 at Vinita, Oklahoma. Ron was a heavy equipment operator for many years before he became a farmer in rural Dent County. Ron always looked forward to this time of year, hay season. He believed in working from sun up to sun set. In his spare time and for the last couple of years, Ron spent hours watching TV especially western movies, sports of all kinds and St. Louis Cardinals baseball. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Zelda Wilson; brothers, Donald Wilson and Norman Wilson; sister, Barbara Wilson; daughter-in-law, Carol Raulston; and brothers-in-law, Ish McCarter, Jack and wife Irene McCarter. He is survived by his wife, Mary Wilson of the home; one son, Greg and wife Kim Wilson of Salem, Missouri; two grandsons, Garrett and wife Hanah Wilson of Rolla, Missouri and Hayden Wilson of Salem, Missouri; step-son, Steve Raulston and friend Carol Gibbs of Salem, Missouri; step grandchildren, Mike and wife Sheila Raulston of St. Peters, Missouri and Baylee Bilyeu of Salem, Missouri; brother-in-law, Jean and wife Donna McCarter of Collins, Missouri; sister-in-law, Jewel McCarter of Salem, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Wilson Mortuary, Salem with Lesa M. Mizell officiating. Special recorded music was "Please Remember Me," "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and "I Believe." Pallbearers were Garrett Wilson, Hayden Wilson, Danny Drury, Danny Cramer, Wade Cook and Matt Berry. Honorary pallbearers were Boyd Berry, Jerry Cramer, Kevin Drury, Bud Drury and Keith Drury. Interment and prayers followed at the Green Forest Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in 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