Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of June 24, 2020 Kaye Elizabeth Banta Kaye Elizabeth (Jaycox) Banta of Potosi, Missouri was born October 16, 1954 in Steelville, Missouri to Noel and Mildred Lucille (Sutton) Jaycox and passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the age of 65 years, 7 months and 28 days. On September 25, 1975 Kaye married Epke "Ted" Banta Jr. and they were blessed with 44 years of happiness. Kaye was known throughout her community as a kind and caring person, who always put others before herself. She always had a positive attitude and was there to help anyone in times of need. She was a devoted member of the Crossroads Fellowship Christian Church and worked for 25 years as a cook for Washington County Headstart, before retiring in 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noel and Mildred Jaycox; her brother, Ron Jaycox; sister, Clara Gruver; brothers and sisters-in-law, Debbie Jaycox, Dave Gruver, Larry Coleman, Margie and Joe Thurman, Norma Ruth Nipper, Lou Ann and Don Whitener; niece, Pamela Baumann; and nephew, Tim Jaycox. She is survived by her husband, Ted; daughter, Tabitha Randall and Shane Riddle of Potosi, Missouri; son, Epke "Teddy" Banta III of St. Louis, Missouri; six brothers, Larry Jaycox and wife Carolyn of St. Louis, Missouri, Gene Jaycox and wife Genie of Steelville, Missouri, John Jaycox of Venice, Florida, David Jaycox and wife Linda of Steelville, Missouri, Russell Jaycox of Potosi, Missouri, Woody Jaycox of Bismarck, Missouri; two sisters, Patty Coleman of Potosi, Missouri, Helen Bone and husband Mike of Potosi, Missouri; three grandchildren, Wyatt Bust, Garrett Randall, Dylan Randall other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 4-9 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home in Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held Friday, June 19, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Wilson officiating. Burial and final prayers were at the New Masonic Cemetery in Potosi, Missouri. Pallbearers were Jack Dunlap, Dennis Jaycox, Woody Jaycox Jr., Mikey Bone, Gavyn Midyett, Jamie Beck, Nolan Portell and Tyler Bone. Arrangements under the direction of the Moore Funeral Home in Potosi, Missouri. Jennie Mae Copper Dicks Jennie Mae Copper Dicks of Rolla, Missouri was born February 6, 1926 to Ralph and Martha Jones Copper and passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at the age of 94 years. On December 21, 1946 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Jennie married Harold Chester Dicks Sr. Jennie and Harold lived in many places due to his career in the Air Force. They had homes in Japan, Virginia, Illinois, Hawaii, the Philippines, Missouri and Pennsylvania. They raised three children. Their oldest son, Harold Jr., had Down Syndrome. At the time of his birth, doctors recommended that they place him in an institution. Instead, they made sure he enjoyed the same quality of life as his siblings. Jennie achieved much in her life as a military wife. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Martha Copper; husband, Harold Chester Dicks Sr. in 1982; son, Harold Jr.; sisters, Catherine and Shirley; and brothers, Gerald, Dale and Ralph. She is survived by one daughter, Pamela and husband George Timson of Rolla, Missouri; one son, Mark and wife Donna Dicks of Talent, Oregon; grandsons, Joel Faucett, Seth Faucett and Craig Timson; two great grandchildren, Thomas and Joanna; other relatives and friends. Due to COVID-19, the family requested a private visitation and funeral Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Burial was at the Fair Oaks Cemetery in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband and son. Arrangements under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Billy Dan Earney Billy Dan Earney of Steelville, Missouri was born January 9, 1965 in Rolla, Missouri to Danny and Katherine (Henson) Earney and passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at the age of 55 years, 5 months and 3days. He married LaDonna Nipper in Belgrade, Missouri on September 28, 2002. Billy graduated from the Steelville Class of 1983. After graduation, he was employed as a machinist for a few years and in 1990 began working at Perkins Cattle Farms as the farm manager. Billy was a believer of God and on occasion would attend the Belgrade Methodist Church with LaDonna. Billy had many joys in life. He was a collector of antique tractors with his father. He was an avid antique pursuer for skillets, granite wear, buckets and tools. His other hobbies included woodworking, hunting, fishing and planting his garden. Two of his greatest joys were his first car, a 1970 Monte Carlo and a restored 72 Chevy pickup. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marion "Bill" and Minnielee Earney and Warren and Virgie Marie Henson; mother-in-law, Margaret Nipper, brother-in-law, Dennis Nipper; sister-in-law, Diane Nipper; and dog, Zip. He is survived by his wife of almost 18 years, LaDonna Earney of Steelville, Missouri; parents, Danny and Katherine Earney of Steelville, Missouri; three children, Sara (Mike) Zacher of Cuba, Missouri, Casi (Colin) Cottrell and Michael (Alisha) Earney, all of Steelville, Missouri; two step children, Amanda (Adam) Pogue of Mineral Point, Missouri and Trevor (fiancˇ Aaron) Mitchell of Dallas, Texas; eight grandchildren, Brody, Logan, Lexi, Wyatt, Cameron, Elaina, Ashton and Cullen; three step grandchildren, Hannah, Chase, and Brayden; special dog, Moonshine; father-in-law, Clyde Nipper of Belgrade, Missouri; brother-in-law, Ron Nipper of Bosie, Idaho; sisters-in-law, Debbe (Chris) Free of Deer Park, Texas, Barbara (Derrick) Coleman of Caledonia, Missouri, Kathy (Brian) Pashia of Potosi, Missouri and Sandy (Dan) Brown of DeSoto, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. The eulogy was given by Trevor Mitchell and memories were shared by son, Michael Earney. Special music of "Only Fools Rush In," "Believe," "When I Get Where I am Going" and "Go Rest High" was played. Committal prayer and interment were in the Wesco Cemetery in Wesco, Missouri. Casket bearers were Michael Earney, Mike Zacher, Colin Cottrell, Denver Mahurin, Adam Pogue, and Matt Booker. His father, Danny Earney and grandchildren, Brody, Logan, Lexi, Wyatt, Cameron, Elaina, Ashton, Cullen, and step grandchildren, Hannah, Chase and Brayden were honorary casket bearers. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Richard W. "Ricky" Greathouse Richard W. "Ricky" Greathouse of Cuba, Missouri was born Monday, May 25, 1959 in Morocco, at the United State Air Force base, to Richard and Sedelia "Sadie" M. (nee Garcia) Greathouse and passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the age of 61 years. Ricky enjoyed carpentry work, wood working and sports. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, New York Giants baseball fan and he loved his Rottweiler "Roxie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Sadie Greathouse. He is survived by his sister, Debbie and husband Marty Voss of St. Charles, Missouri; brother, Larry and Cheryl Greathouse of Union, Missouri other relatives and friends. In keeping with Ricky's wishes, he was cremated, and no public services were held. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Leet Virginia Pennock Leet Virginia Pennock of Eldon, Missouri was born December 14, 1924 in the Black Jack community near Steelville, Missouri to William Esmar and Pearl Nevada (Hatcher) Hendrix and passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the age of 95 years. On July 17, 1943 in Salina, Kansas she married Zane G. Pennock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zane G. Pennock on September 30, 2014; two brothers, Jim (Charlotte) and Bill (Sally) Hendrix; three sisters, Dorothy (Harry) Harman, Juanita (Ben) Pennock and Linda Hendrix; her in-laws, Walter and Florence Pennock; brother-in-law, Asa (Francis); and sister-in-law, Bonnie (Woodrow) Bouse. She is survived by two sons, Kermit Pennock (Shirley) of Eldon, Missouri and Keith Pennock (Ruth) of Eldon, Missouri; granddaughter, Valerie Evers (Curt) of Jefferson City, Missouri; sister, Glenda Hendrix of Farmington, Missouri; brothers-in-law, Ben Pennock of Steelville, Missouri, Paul Pennock (Mildred) of East Peoria, Illinois and Norbert Pennock (Phyllis) of Bourbon, Missouri; sister-in-law, Anita Schmidt (Norman) of Bourbon, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Eldon City Cemetery with Brother Bob Hoskins officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Phillips Funeral Home in Eldon, Missouri. Harper Rivera Quisenberry Harper Rivera Quisenberry was born in January 26, 2020 to Mia Rivera and Tristan Quisenberry. Harper was born premature with a congenital heart defect and passed away February 26, 2020 at the age of one month. Tristan James Quisenberry Tristan James Quisenberry was born October 27, 1996 to Brenda Byrd Forrester and James D. Quisenberry and passed away May 13, 2020 at the age of 23 years. Tristan loved to fish, hunt and even studied at the Culinary Institute of Nashville to become a chef to pursue his love of cooking. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Harper Rivera Quisenberry; and grandfather, James Quisenberry. He is survived by his brother, Justin Quisenberry; sisters, Drenda Barnett and Briana Plank; step sister, Cameron Forrester; mother and step father, Brenda and David Forrester; father, J.D. Quisenberry; grandparents; other relatives and friends. A private memorial service for close friends and family was held at the Quisenberry residence on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Shelvie Jean Ryan Shelvie Jean (nee Fogle) Ryan of Steelville, Missouri, previously of Rockwood, Pennyslvania, was born on Wednesday, June 2, 1937 in Berlin, Pennyslvania to Robert and Virginia Rose (Logue) Fogle and passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the age of 83 years and 15 days. Shelvie graduated from Berlin Brothersvalley School District in Somerset, Pennsylvania in 1955. She then graduated from Windber Hospital Training School for Nurses. Shelvie worked as a RN in Cardiac Care at Somerset Hospital for 20 years and retired in 2002. She married Terrance Dennis Ryan in Virginia on October 17, 1958. While in Pennsylvania, Shelvie attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. She was a member of the crafting group, Knotty Knotters where they were active in quilting, embroidery and crocheting. Shelvie was an artist. She was always the one to decorate for activities at a Lutheran Church in her community. Shelvie was passionate about helping people, she always took part in Operation Christmas Child and crocheted dolls for the boxes that went overseas and crocheted hats for cancer patients at hospitals. She especially loved her 18 year old dachshund Arnie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Fogle and Virginia Saylor; and sister-in-law, Barb Fogle. She is survived by her children, Shawn (Tracee) Ryan of Raytown, Missouri, Stacie (Walter) Korte of Steelville, Missouri, Gregory (Michelle) Ryan of Lake Lotawana, Missouri and Trishelle Ryan of Joplin, Missouri; grandchildren, Joshua Ryan and Rebekah Ryan, both of Kansas City, Missouri, Katrina Korte (companion Jake Travis) and Richard (Kayla) Korte, both of Cuba, Missouri, William Korte of Sullivan, Missouri and Maryanne Korte of Steelville, Missouri; brother, Roland Fogle of Berlin, Pennyslvania; sisters, Caroline (Michael) Carbough of Hagerstown, Missouri and Cindy Fogle of Somerset, PAennyslvania; seven great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with rosary at noon. Funeral Mass followed at 1 p.m. at the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Steelville, Missouri with Father Dan Lueckenotte officiating. The family chose cremation and a burial will later be at the St. Michael's Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Kaye Eileen Turnbough Kaye Eileen (nee Lindsey) Turnbough of Steelville, Missouri was born July 7, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert and Beatrice Gooch Lindsey and passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 7 days. Kaye was raised by her mother and step-father, Marvin R. Pfeiffer. She married William "Bill" L. Turnbough Sr. on October 31, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri. Kaye was employed by McGraw-Hill Publishing as a customer service book specialist retiring after 22 years with the company. She was a long time loyal and faithful member of the Cherryville First Baptist Church. Kaye was involved in her surrounding community being a lifetime member of the Trail Blazers Saddle Club, a 4-H Leader of the Saddle Tramps Horseman group and working the election polls for many years. She was also in the women's quilting group at her church, enjoyed playing cards and Scrabble and baking and decorating cakes for others. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather; her husband, Bill Turnbough; two sons, William L. Jr. and Don E. Turnbough; two grandchildren, Brandy Turnbough and Bobbie Sue Carrow; three brothers, Frank Pfeiffer, Richard Lindsey and Ronald Lindsey; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Willard Turnbough, Jake Turnbough, Wilma (Riley) Todd and Zelma (Vondell) Callahan. She is survived by her one son, John Turnbough of Steelville, Missouri; two daughters, Susan (Charles) Bogert of Cedar Hill, Missouri and Sandy (Mike) Orr of Cherryville, Missouri; one brother, Marvin (Laura) Pfeiffer of Imperial, Missouri; two sisters, Gail (Ned) Ellet of El Dorado, Kansas and Roberta Lindsey of Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Rosalene Turnbough of Davisville, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Katie, Billy, Joanna, Kristen, Jake, Jessie and Alan; five great grandchildren, Liam, Eydie, Lucy, Vayda and Wyatt; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Private family funeral service was held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 with Rev. Doug Windle officiating. Special music of "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." "Blessed Assurance," "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" and "Go Rest High" was played. Memories were shared by family and friends. Committal prayer and interment were in the Cherryville First Baptist Church Cemetery. Casket bearers were Jacob Turnbough, Nathan Bobeen, William Turnbough III, Chuck Bogert, Terry Eiler and Alan Carrow. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. William Nathanyal David Wheeler William Nathanyal David Wheeler of Sullivan, Missouri was born Monday, May 13, 1985 at Seminole, Oklahoma to Kenneth Miller Sr. and Anjalia Wheeler Miller and passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the age of 35 years. "Newt," "Nate" and "Nathan" as he was known by, worked as a drywaller for the last few years. He had been a cook for Applebee's and Country Kitchen and in his younger years he worked at Blue Beacon. He enjoyed cooking, camping and going to the river. It was never to cold out to go swimming. He spent hours reading James Patterson and John Grisham books. In his younger years he enjoyed playing football, baseball and basketball, even though he somehow always broke a bone when he played sports. He was a fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team. He loved his four-legged child "Denali". He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Miller Sr.; and grandfather, Don Wheeler. He is survived by his children, Brianna Wheeler of Sullivan, Missouri, Gage Wheeler of Bourbon, Missouri and Patience Wheeler of Sullivan, Missouri; mother, Anjalia Miller of Sullivan, Missouri; brothers and sisters, Ken and wife Rhonda Miller Jr. of Leasburg, Missouri, Marla and Daron Dace of Bourbon, Missouri, Michael and wife Betsy Miller of Sullivan, Missouri, Ann and husband Bill Dixon of Quincy, Illinois, Dustin Miller of Sullivan, Missouri, Tamara Miller and companion Joshua Bridgeman of Cuba, Missouri; great aunt, Sue Crunk of Shawnee, Oklahoma; other relatives and friends. Family visitation and funeral service was held at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Cremation followed the funeral service. 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