Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of September 12, 2018 Nancy Nora Lee Bass Nancy Nora Lee Bass of Sullivan, Missouri was born on February 11, 1939 to Charles and Frances (Fortner) Lawrence in Japan, Missouri and passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the age of 79 years. She grew up and attended school in Japan and Sullivan, Missouri. Nancy married Warner "Sam" Bass in 1956. Nancy worked at several manufacturing companies over the years, as well as working independently as a Home Health Aide to help the elderly. She also ran and operated an ice cream truck. Nancy enjoyed dancing, camping, fishing, crocheting, gardening and raising her mums. She had accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at Spring Bluff Baptist Church. Nancy was also a member of the Eagles and was involved at the VFW. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Frances Lawrence; an infant sister; and one great great grandchild. She is survived by her four children, Christina Wigger and husband Tom of Japan, Missouri, Patricia LaPlant and husband Darrell of Sullivan, Missouri, Michelle Head and husband Tracy of Sullivan, Missouri, and Ralph "Sammy" Bass of Gasconade, Missouri; one brother, Robert Lawrence and wife Sue of Spring Bluff, Missouri; one sister, Cleo Hempel and husband Jim of Sullivan, Missouri; 14 grandchildren: Angie Henderson and husband Dale of Rosebud, Missouri, Justin Wigger and wife Kelsey of Cuba, Missouri, Bobby Helton of Sullivan, Missouri, Mandy Keogh and husband Matt of Sullivan, Missouri, Derrick Wigger and wife Jennifer of Cuba, Missouri, Tonya York of Ozark, Missouri, Tara Epperson and husband Ethan of Sullivan, Missouri, Adam Bass of Kansas City, Missouri, Samantha Bass of Columbia, Missouri, Brittany DeBrecht and husband Andrew of Sullivan, Missouri, Tyson Head and fianceˇ Shania Branson of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Logan, Cailie and Sophie Head, all of Sullivan, Missouri; 26 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Chester Lahmann officiating. Cremation took place following the service. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan and Bourbon, Missouri. Barbara Jean Beckett Barbara Jean Beckett (nee Bell) of Bourbon, Missouri was born on February 3, 1939 to Raymond and Ethel (Richardson) Bell in Sullivan, Missouri and passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the age of 79 years. She grew up and attended school in Sullivan, Missouri. As a child she worked at Shorty Wilkerson's Malt Shop and sold tickets at the local movie theatre. Barbara was united in marriage to Harold Beckett on May 11, 1956 in Gainesville, Texas. Barbara devoted her time to raising her children in the home that Harold built for them and helping on the family farm. After the kids grew older, Barbara worked at the Bourbon Schools as a cook and later at Paramount Headwear for 15 years. Barbara liked to bake and read in her spare time. She enjoyed watching Cardinal baseball and Wheel of Fortune on TV, playing video games, card games and talking with friends on the phone or thru Facebook. She attended First Assembly of God Church in Sullivan, Missouri as a youth then later attended in Bourbon, Missouri. Barbara was a woman of strong faith, prayed daily for all in need, and believed everything in life was a part of God's plan. She was preceded in death by one son, Michael Beckett; parents, Raymond and Ethel (Richardson) Bell; and one brother, Raymond Bell Jr. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harold Beckett of Bourbon, Missouri; two sons, David Beckett of Bourbon, Missouri and Randy Beckett and wife Denise of Bourbon, Missouri; one daughter, Donna Eoff and husband James of Bourbon, Missouri; three grandchildren, Erica Hernandez and husband Robert of California, Blake Beckett of Bourbon, Missouri and Beau Beckett of Bourbon, Missouri; one brother, Stanley Bell and wife Darlene of Bourbon, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri and from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Bourbon First Assembly of God in Bourbon, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the Bourbon First Assembly of God in Bourbon, Missouri with Pastors Derick Ruble and Harold Harrison officiating. Interment followed in the Bourbon Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan and Bourbon, Missouri. Ralph Edward Brooks Ralph Edward Brooks was born February 17, 1946 in Rolla, Missouri and passed away August 31, 2018 at the age of 72 years. After graduating from John F. Hodge High School, Ed married Gloria Jean Brooks and joined the U.S. Air Force serving two tours in the Vietnam War and a recipient of The Purple Heart. Following in his father's footsteps as a Power Lineman, Ed worked and retired from CenturyTel as a Telephone Lineman. Ed truly enjoyed his career and loved sharing many stories, passing his love and passion of the trade onto his grandson, Josh, whom is now a Power Lineman. Throughout his life, Ed, enjoyed his family business, Video World and Tanning Spa, as well as raising Siberian Huskies for many years in Bourbon, Missouri. His hobbies also included being devoted to God and his church, golfing, reading, leather work, traveling, seeing new places and things and anything that included spending time with his wife, Velma, whom he married June 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Divinia and Sarah Brooks; wife, Gloria Jean Brooks of 30 plus years marriage; daughter, Sheryl Lee Henderson and husband, Tim; granddaughter, Ashton Marie Henderson; and five siblings Richard, Nadine, Eulah, Blanch and Orville. He is survived by his wife, Velma Brooks of St. James, Missouri; grandson (whom he raised), Josh Brooks and wife, Jennifer; their children, Brady and Carter Brooks of Sullivan, Missouri; his "adopted daughter" (foreign exchange student), Roxana Hughes and husband Lee; their children Drake and Diego of Denton, Texas; six step children (three of El Cajon, California and three of St. James, Missouri); 18 step grandchildren; eight step great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. A memorial service and Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the First Church of God in St. James, Missouri with dinner to follow. The Rev. Don Carson will be officiating. Connie Mae Combs Connie Mae (Smith) Combs of Bourbon, Missouri was born on January 25, 1944 in Oak Hill, Missouri, to William Dotson and Mary Pyatt and passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the age of 74 years. She grew up and attended school at Oak Hill, Missouri. Connie married Dale Smith on February 1, 1964 in Cuba, Missouri. After living in various places the family settled in Leasburg, Missouri. She worked as an inspector at Meramec Shoe for many years and retired in 2007. Connie married Alick Combs on June 11, 2011 in Cuba, Missouri. In her free time she enjoyed fishing, canning and cooking, family gatherings and BBQ's. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Smith; parents, William and Mary Dotson; one brother, Darrell Dotson; and one great granddaughter, Maddison Marie Voisey. She is survived by her husband, Alick Combs of Thayer, Missouri; three sons, Wes Adair and wife Sheila of Bourbon, Missouri, Terry Smith and Teneya Jones of Sullivan, Missouri and Dale Smith and wife Sandra of Bourbon, Missouri; one daughter, Teresa Smith and husband Bobby J. Smith II; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; seven sisters, Peggy Names of Capistrano Beach, California, Verna Gruver of Cuba, Missouri, Rosalie Littrell of Owensville, Missouri, Lula Doyle of Cuba, Missouri, Linda Dotson of Cuba, Missouri, Pam Simpson of Cuba, Missouri and Geri Schuster of Cuba, Missouri; two brothers, Daniel Dotson and Marcus Dotson of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at noon on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Reverend John Ripley as the officiant. Interment followed in the Bourbon Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan and Bourbon, Missouri. Miiw Carita D'Agostino Miia Carita D'Agostino of Steelville, Missouri, formerly of Cambridge, Maine, was born on Friday, October 27, 1978 to Bruno and Pirjo (Larme) D'Agostino in Boston, Massachusetts and passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the age of 39 years, 9 months and 15 days. She graduated from The Cambridge School of Weston and then studied for five years at the Rhode Island School of Design where she earned her degree. She grew up and lived in Cambridge, Maine for 30 years and had lived in Steelville, Missouri for six years. Miia was setup on a blind date with Jasper Friend when she was 14 years old, since then they have shared 25 years of friendship and have loved life together for 15 years. Miia was a member of the pool league in Steelville and a proud member of Gun Owners of America. Miia enjoyed gardening, shooting, reading and cooking. She loved horseback riding and show jumping. She was very creative and crafty. She enjoyed designing clothes, sewing, weaving, painting and was actively involved in local Art Shows with her paintings and quilting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruno and Pirjo D'Agostino. She is survived by her husband and dedicated life partner, Jasper Friend of Steelville, Missouri; godfather, Peter Wheeler of Boston, Massachuttes; aunt, Hanna (Guillermo) Abadia of Florida; family in Finland; other relatives and friends. Visitation was from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Memorial service was at 4 p.m. Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Bro. Jimmy Delacourt officiating. The family chose cremation as the final disposition. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Larry Edward Davis Larry Edward Davis of Ozark, Missouri was born December 21, 1947 in Peoria, Illinois to James R. and Audrey M. Davis and passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at the age of 70 years, 8 months and 10 days. Larry was a graduate of Carbondale High School and St. Louis College of Pharmacy. He retired as a pharmacist from Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri in January 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Audrey Davis; and brother, James Keith Davis. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Billie J. Davis; daughter, Teri L. Davis; son James R. "JR" (Chelsea) Davis and Christopher W. (Emilee) Davis; sisters, Nancy C. Davis, Glennda J. Davis, and Carolyn Branson (Bill); other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Ozark First Assembly Church in Ozark, Missouri. Danny Dvorak Danny Dvorak of Foristell, Missouri was born September 24, 1967 and passed away Saturday September 1, 2018 at the age of 50 years. He is survived by his mother, Diane Dvorak of Washington, Missouri; one brother, Rick Dvorak of St. Charles, Missouri; two sisters, Maribeth Johnson and husband Chris of Cuba, Missouri and Marianne Langan and husband Ed of Birmingham, Alabama; other relatives and friends. Visitation held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, Missouri. Funeral Mass was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the St. Gertrude Church in Krakow, Missouri. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, Missouri. Leonard A. Flyzik Leonard A. Flyzik of Cuba, Missouri was born on December 12, 1938 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania to Paul and Helen Flyzik and passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the age of 79 years. He loved hunting, fishing, and most of all, sitting in his camper listening to his CB radio. No matter where you would run into Leonard he had a wonderful smile on his face. Whenever someone told him goodbye, they did not leave without hearing his favorite line, "Leave a hat on so I will know you." Leonard married Delores Bizzle on April 8, 1961. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Flyzik; parents, Paul and Helen Flyzik; in-laws, Wid and Bessie Bizzle; one brother, Robert Flyzik; brothers-in-law, Roy Bizzle and Marley Bizzle; and nephews, Brad Bizzle and Shannon Bizzle. He is survived by his four children, Mike Flyzik, Sandy Gaskill and husband Dennis, Tony Flyzik and Lisa Lambing and husband Steve; honorary daughter, Tina Flyzik; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Carl Bizzle and wife Susan; sisters-in-law, Leona Williams, Darlene Knight, Sandy Weir, Sara Flyzik and Kay Bizzle. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. A remembrance memorial service was held at 7 p.m., Monday, September 10, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Duke West as the officiant. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Cave Spring Cemetery in Sullivan, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan and Bourbon, Missouri. Dr. Ralph Hanley Herron Jr. Dr. Ralph Hanley Herron Jr. of Lake Ozark, Missouri, formerly of St. James, Missouri, was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 3, 1931 to Ralph Hanley Sr. and Lora Gay (Hamilton) Herron and passed away at the age of 86 years. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Air Force (1952-1956). On January 29 1966 Ralph married Janice Moore. Ralph believed in a good education. He earned his P.H.D. in Education and started his career at Cuba, Missouri as the Jr. High School Principal, he later moved to St. Louis, Missouri to the Special School District where he served as Regional Director until he retired. Dr. Ralph Herron Jr. was a published playwright and published author. His book, Duty, Honor and Adventure was published this year. He was a member of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church of the Lake, he enjoyed reading and working outside. He enjoyed living at the Lake of the Ozarks, the beautiful surroundings and peacefulness that allowed him to do what he loved, reading and writing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Sr. and Lora Herron; two sisters, Laura Jean Herron and Leah Pagel. He is survived by his wife, Janice of the home; children, James Herron and wife Rose of St. Marys, Georgia, Matthew Herron Sr. and wife Brande of Ballwin, Missouri and Melinda Furbee and husband Raymond of Lake Ozark, Missouri; sister, Ruth Betts of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Deanna (Tevfik) Erkut; nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary on Monday, September 10, 2018.Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Pastor Charlie Kempf officiating. Internment with full military honors at Southard Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Richard C. Korte Richard C. Korte of Steelville, Missouri was born in St. Ann, Missouri on Saturday, September 7, 1929 to Carl B. Korte and Angela (Keeven) Korte and passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the age of 88 years. Richard's life began in an orphanage in St. Ann, Missouri. He was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Florissant, Missouri. He served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge from Camp Carson, Colorado as a Sergeant First Class. He married Marilyn Moser on May 30, 1953 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in St. Louis, Missouri. Richard was a private pilot. He was a proud member of the National Farmer's Organization, a charter member of the Steelville Optimist Club, a charter member of the Legion of Mary, a member of CatholicVote, a lifetime member of the Missouri Council of Senior Citizens, Inc of Bridgeton, Missouri and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Richard was prolife, very active in the Vitae Society and personally spread the Vitae Foundation's prolife message in many local churches. He was active in his community, in his parish, and in politics both locally and in state. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Angela Korte; parents-in-law, William and Casilda (Kaiman) Moser; son, Ralph Korte; brothers, Herbert Korte and John Banta; and brothers-in-law, Albert (Joan) Moser and William Moser. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Korte of Steelville, Missouri; children, Stephen Korte of Chandler, Arizona, Michael (Rose) Korte of St. Joseph, Missouri, Father William Korte of Louisiana, Missouri, Virginia (John) Watson of Steelville, Missouri, Catherine (Mark) Buncher of Nicholasville, Kentucky, Walter (Stacie) Korte of Steelville, Missouri and Casilda (Joseph) Kekeisen of Sullivan, Missouri; 19 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; siblings, Carol Breenan of Kirkwood, Missouri and Tom Banta of Arizona; brother-in-law, Robert (Jane) Moser of New Jersy; sisters-in-law, Judy Banta of Phoenix, Arizona, Betty (Ken) Dames and Carol McNulty, both of St. Louis, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral Mass was at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the St. Michael's Catholic Church, Steelville, Missouri with Father William Korte officiating. Burial was at the St. Michael's Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri with full military honors. Arrangements under the dirction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Antonio "Tony" Ledesma Antonio "Tony" Ledesma, formerly of Cuba, Missouri, was born October 21, 1943 and passed away July 14, 2018 at the age of 74 years, 9 months and 24 days. He is survived by his wife, Carol; a daughter; several grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Arrangements under the direction of the Kutis Funeral Home. Norma Joel Long Norma Joel Long of Steelville, Missouri was born on Friday, March 23, 1945 to Norman Joel Hedrick and Verla Berniece Pryor and passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 7 days. Norma accepted the Lord early in life and was raised at Boss Assembly of God Church in Boss, Missouri. She graduated from Salem High School. Norma married Walter Richard "Rich" Long Sr. on November 16, 1963 in Boss, Missouri. She worked in the lab at Doe Run for 10 years and later was a homemaker. Norma liked flowers, and enjoyed watching the jewelry channel. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Joel Hedrick; brother, Gary Hedrick; parents-in-law, Paul and Blanche Long; brothers-in-law, Eddie Johns, Bill (Helene) Long and Jack Randall; sister-in-law, Delores (Dave) Frederick; special aunt, Juanita Whitman; and nephew Paul Long. She is survived by her husband, Walter "Rich" Long Sr. of Steelville, Missouri; mother, Verla Pryor of St. Louis, Missouri; children, Richie Long of Steelville, Missouri and Angela Long of Union, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Long of Steelville, Missouri; grandchildren, Mickey Long and Maria Long, both of Steelville, Missouri, Hanna Mutz of Los Angeles, California and Ryan Mutz of Union, Missouri; siblings, Jerry (Penny) Hedrick of Willard, Missouri and Sonya Johns of St. Louis, Missouri; sister-in-law, Ella Randall of Boston, Georgia; special nieces, Kim (Ron) Brand of Sullivan, Missouri, Ashley Johns of St. Louis, Missouri, Rhonda (Denny) Barnes of Salem, Missouri and Cassie Hedrick of Midlothian, Texas; special nephews, Kyle Johns of St. Louis, Missouri and Dewayne Hedrick of Springfield, Missouri; special great nephew, Ross Brand of St. Louis, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the Boss Assembly of God in Boss, Missouri with Pastor Paul Davis officiating. Burial was at the Boss Cemetery, Boss, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Janet Lee Lowery Janet Lee Lowery (nee McAdams) of Cuba, Missouri was born on Tuesday, September 12, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri to Bud and Edna Mae Muschamp McAdams and passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the age of 78 years, 11 months and 24 days. Janet married John T. Lowery in July 23, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri. Janet worked at JC Penney Company several years in St. Louis, Missouri before moving to Cuba 25 years ago. She had worked at Cuba Manor and most recently was a volunteer worker at the Cuba Visitor Center. She was a member of the Garden Club, RV Club and at one time was in the Red Hat Ladies Club. She loved to play bingo, work with crafts and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bud McAdams and Edna Mae McAdams; brother, Ronnie McAdams; brother-in-law, Joe Boy Lowery; and sister-in-law, Jean Clubbe. She is survived by her husband, John T. Lowery of Cuba, Missouri; hildren, John P. Lowery of St. Louis, Missouri, Patricia (Steve) Brueggeman of O'Fallon, Missouri, and Jeffrey Lowery of Cuba, Missouri; brother, Patrick McAdams of California; brothers-in-law, James (Marsha) Lowery of O'Fallon, Missouri and Richard Clubbe of Arizona; sisters-in-law, Joyce (Joseph) Moeser of O'Fallon, Missouri, Janet (Ronnie) Williams of Tennessee and Joan (Robert) Rice of Scottsdale, Arizona; grandchildren, Kristi Kotschedoff, Kimmy Hopper, Kathy Varner, Abbey and Nicholas Brueggeman, Jeffrey, Justin and Alyssa Lowery; nine great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Hugh V. Stewart officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Misssouri. Fannie Irene Parsons Fannie Irene Parsons of St. James, Missouri was born March 23, 1938 in Phelps County, Missouri to Ernest Orville and Fannie Marie Glenn and passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 at the age of 80 years. She graduated from cosmetology school in Rolla, Missouri. She owned and operated a beauty shop in St. James, Missouri for many years. She was preceded by her parents, Ernest and Fannie Gibson; grand- daughter, Dawn Schuchmann; and two brothers, Ernest Orville Gibson and Olin Gibson. She is survived by her special friend, John Heuser of St. James, Missouri; sons, Kenneth Parsons Jr. and wife Pam of St. James, Missouri and Doug Parsons of Salem, Missouri; grandchildren, Kristie, Travis, Craig, David, Dereck, Gregory and Jordon; great grandchildren, Tyler, Abby, Ashlynn, Ethan, Destiney, Trinitey, Broc, Scarlet, Camden and Wyatt; and one great great granddaughter, Taitum; brother, Bill Gibson of Columbia, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Gene Branson officiating. Pallbearers were Tyler Schuchmann, Craig Parsons, Steven Achterberg, Travis Parsons, Shane Achterberg and Zach Achterberg. Interment was in the St. James Cemetery. Arrangments under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Iver Chris Potts Iver Chris Potts of St. James, Missouri was born December 28, 1978 in Rolla, Missouri to Harry Iver and Patricia Ann Barton Potts and passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the age of 39 years. Chris was a loveable person. He was loved by all people. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially with his family. His father described him as all country. He loved hunting, fishing, partying, mud trucks, 4 wheelers and side by sides. Many summer nights were spent on the rivers camping. The only things that made his outside time any better was spending it with his nephews. He is survived by his parents, Harry and Patricia of St. James, Missouri; two sisters, Katina Doyle and husband Willard Sr. of Linn, Missouri and Felicia Schmidt and husband Mark of Bland, Missouri; nephews, Willard Jr., Jonathon, Tyler, Nathan, Nathaniel, Cordell and Koltin; great nephew, Lawson Doyle; other relatives and friends. He attended Belle High School. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri with Terry Hogan officiating. Pallbearers were Willard Doyle, Jr., Nathaniel Schmidt, Tyler Schmidt, Peter Heltin, Nathan Schmidt and Mark Schmidt. Honorary pallbearers were Cordell Schmidt, Jonathon Doyle and Koltin Schmidt. Interment was in the High Gate Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Paul S. Powell Paul S. Powell of Farmington, Missouri was born July 18, 1937 in West Plains, Missouri to Bradford and Irene (Strickler) Powell passed away September 3, 2018 at the age of 81 years. Paul was an ordained United Methodist minister who served many churches throughout the state of Missouri and was an advocate for gay rights. He was the former chaplain at the Farmington, Potosi and Bonne Terre Correctional Facilities for over 15 years. After retiring from ministry he had his own garage door hanging business. Paul enjoyed beekeeping and loved volunteering at the Farmington Pet Adoption Center. He was a talented seamstress who made all the girls dresses as they were growing up. Paul was a man of many talents, a jack of all trades and a gentle giant with a heart of gold. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bradford and Irene Powell; wife, Peggy Sue (West) Powell on May 5, 2017; and his daughter, Ashley Elaine (Powell) McKay. He is survived by his four children, Nancy Loughary of Farmington, Missouri, Lynda (Bill) Marshall of St. James, Missouri, Tony Powell of Sullivan, Missouri and Matthew Powell of St. Charles, Missouri; six grandchildren; four siblings, John (Janet) Powell of Princenton, New Jersy, David (Lynn) Powell of New Mexico, James (Marie) Powell of Columbia, Missouri and Mary (Tom) Duzan of Monroe, Louisiana; other relatives and friends. Private services were held and arranged through Cozean Memorial Chapel and Crematory. Harold Junior "Smitty" Smith Harold Junior "Smitty" Smith of Steelville, Missouri was born on Wednesday, November 29, 1933 in Hill Point, Wisconsin to Harold G. and Clara Mae Reisler Smith and passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at the age of 84 years, 8 months and 26 days. Smitty left home early to work on his uncle's farm in Wisconsin before serving our country honorably in the United States Army. He met Jacqueline "Tootie" Livesay while he was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Misouri and later married her in Dubuque, Iowa. Smitty and Tootie moved to Wisconsin soon after getting married and stayed there for many years. Later they moved to Steelville, Missouri where he built their home with the help of family and friends. While in the Army Smitty drove big Army trucks and recently said his other job was "to drive the General where ever he wanted to go." He worked many various jobs that included working at a factory in Wisconsin, a lock joint pipe company, working as a mechanic for Phillips 66, ran a gas station in Fenton and managed the old Phillips 66 service station in Steelville. He had worked for Crawford County and the City of Steelville, Missouri. He started and ran D&H Outdoor Furnace Co. for many years. Smitty was a previous member of the VFW in Steelville. He loved to make wood furnaces. He had a pleasant personality, was quite the jokester and loved to pester Tootie He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Clara Mae Smith; parents-in-law, Ralph and Florentine Livesay; sister, Betty Erickson; brothers, Ken Smith, Jerry Smith, Ervin Smith and Billy Smith; and brothers-in-law, Clarence DeMars, Lyman Fosdick, LeRoy Hooker, Verne Long, Bobby Livesay and Jerry Livesay. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline "Tootie" Smith of Steelville, Missouri; children, Jim Smith, Gary Smith, Larry Smith and Cynthia (Randy) Lewis, all of Steelville, Missouri; grandchildren, Thomas (Cara) Lewis of St. James, Missouri, Randi Jean Lewis of Steelville, Missouri and Brittany Smith; great grandchildren, Olivia and Jesse Lewis of St. James, Missouri; sisters, Avis (Tom) Roessler of Baraboo, Wisconsin, Marcella Long of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, Yvonne Fosdick (special friend Louie Behn) of Cambridge, Wisconsin and Judie (Rick) Ellett of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin; sisters-in-law, Virginia Smith of Hill Point, Wisconsin, Evelyn Livesay of Steelville, Missouri and Charlotte Livesay of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends. The family chose cremation for the final disposition. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Jerome A. "Jerry Talamante Jerome A. "Jerry" Talamante of Cuba, Missouri was born Wednesday, November 30, 1949 at St. Louis, Missouri and passed away on Friday, August 31, 2108 at the age of 68 years. Jerry proudly served in the United State Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Jerry married Patricia Ann "Patty" Boswell on July 27, 1982 at St. Louis, Missouri. Jerry retired in 2013 as an automotive technician (mechanic) from the union after forty years of dedicated service. He worked for Suntrup Nissan and other Nissan dealerships during his working career. In his spare time, and after retirement, he enjoyed fishing, boating and being at the lake. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing pool, bowling, boat racing and drag racing. Jerry was known for his sense of humor. He loved spending time with his four-legged child, Abbey. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Patty Talamante. He is survived by his children, Jessica Talamante and fiancˇ Chris Baker of Cuba, Missouri and Mathew and wife Lindsey Talamante of Viburnum, Missouri; two step sons, Jason and wife Amanda Effinger of Smithville, North Carolina and Joe and wife Amanda Effinger of St. Louis, Missouri; three grandchildren, Gracelyn, Audrey and Vincent; five step grandchildren, Gabriele, Madison, Tyler, Joey and Olivia; other relatives and friends. In keeping with Jerry's wishes he was cremated and no services were held. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Dolores Marjorie Tarnowski Dolores Marjorie Tarnowski nee Caldwell of Cuba, Missouri was born on Monday, October 25, 1926 in Quincy, Illinois to Albert Leslie and Lillian Close Caldwell and passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the age of 91 years, 10 months and 10 days. Dolores married Stanley J. Tarnowski Sr. on October 25, at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, St. Louis, Missouri. Dolores was an active member of the Holy Cross Church, Cuba, Missouri. She was a past member and committee chairwoman of the Cuba Democrat Club. For the last few years she was employed at the Crawford County Historical Society as a tour guide. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lillian Caldwell; husband, Stanley J. Tarnowski Sr.; daughter, Pamela K. Nichols; grandson, Jason Tarnowski; aunts, Lil Auxberger and Elsie Stevens and uncle, Ray and aunt Irma Close. She is survived by her sons, S. Joseph (Deborah) Tarnowski of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Stephen (Barbara) A. Tarnowski and Richard (Kathi) G. Tarnowski of Cuba, Missouri; grandchildren, Carissa Tarnowski of Columbia, Missouri, Megan (Suleyman) Gundogdu of New York City, New York, Malloree (Mathew) Neuman of Newton, Pennsylvania, Matthew (Kristi) Tarnowski of Columbus, Ohio and Robert Nichols of Buckner, Missouri; eight great grand- children; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2018 and Friday, September 7, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral Mass was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Cuba, Missouri with Father Paul Clark officiating. Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Larry Wwehmeyer Larry Wehmeyer of Cuba, Missouri was born on January 10, 1948 to Kenneth E. and Janet (Nolte) Wehmeyer in Warrensburg, Missouri and passed away on August 16, 2018 at the age of 70 years. He grew up on a farm near Carrollton, Missouri. He was a member of St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Grand Pass, Missouri. He is survived by Cheryl French of the family home; and their four year old son, Abraham Isaac; four siblings, Connie Wells and husband Robert of Prairie Village, Kansas, Fred Wehmeyer and wife Barbara of Evans, Georgia, Don Wehmeyer of Nevada, Missouri and Rick Wehmeyer and wife Cindy of Fort Collins, Colorado; other relatives and friends. The family will have a private service at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan & Bourbon, 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