Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of September 18, 2013


Alma Mae Carey

Alma Mae Carey of Sullivan, Missouri was born July 14, 1921 in 
Sherman, Missouri to Oscar and Jenny Alice (Dean) Flanigan and 
passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the age of 92 years.
She and Harry Carey were united in marriage on March 22, 1939 in 
Union, Missouri. 
Soon after she was born the family moved to Sullivan, Missouri 
where Alma was raised. She was a homemaker for the majority of her 
life however she did work for a time at the ammunitions plant in 
Weldon Springs.  Alma helped out working around the family farm as 
she grew up and enjoyed gardening, quilting and embroidering.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Jenny Flanigan; 
her husband Harry on October 24, 2006; son, Harry Eugene Carey; two 
brothers, Ervin and Wilburn Flanigan; sister, Elnor Harmon; 
son-in-law, Jerry Hinson; and two grandsons, Scott Carey and Dale 
Sellers.
She is survived by two sons, Phillip Carey of Cuba, Missouri and 
Gregory Carey of Owensville, Missouri; one daughter, Bertha (Bertie) 
Hinson of Owensville, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Margie Carey of 
Cuba, Missouri; eight grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; five 
great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 4:30-8 p.m. Friday, at the Eaton Funeral Home 
in Sullivan, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, 
September 14, 2013 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. 
Interment was in the Cave Spring Cemetery, Sullivan, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in 
Sullivan, Missouri.


Roman Alexander “JR” Conaway

Roman Alexander “JR” Conaway of Sullivan, Missouri was born on 
February 28, 1942 at Liberty, Missouri to Roman Otto and Mary 
Elizabeth (Bailey) Conaway and passed away on Tuesday, 
September 10, 2013 at the age of 71 years.
J.R., as he was known, was raised in the Steelville and Cherryville, 
Missouri area. 
On August 7, 1981, JR was united in marriage to Cheryl Woodruff at 
Sullivan, Missouri.
He was employed by Fashion Shoe for many years, but for most of his 
working career he was self-employed in the furniture restoration 
business. 
JR was a natural handy man who enjoyed helping others. He loved 
watching old westerns, hunting and fishing. J.R. was a member and 
past Noble Grand of I.O.O.F. Lodge # 156 and was involved in the 
maintenance of the Oddfellows Cemetery and member of   Masonic 
Lodge #69 A.F. & A.M.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl of the family home; five sons, 
Jeffery Armistead of Fulton, Missouri, Robert Conaway of 
Springfield, Missouri, Terry Conaway of the state of West Virginia, 
Daniel Conaway of Sullivan, Missouri and Steven Conaway of Pevely, 
Missouri; one daughter, Brenda Bogacz of Cleburne, Texas; 11 
grandchildren; six great grandchildren; four brothers; nine 
sisters; other relatives and friends.
Masonic services were conducted at 7 p.m. on Thursday, 
September 12, 2013 followed by Odd Fellows Memorial Services at 
7:30 p.m. at the Eaton Funeral Home.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, 
September 13, 2013 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri 
with Pastor Leroy Ness officiating.  
Interment was in the Odd Fellows Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, 
Sullivan, Missouri.  


Robert Elwood Culver

Robert E. Culver of Bourbon, Missouri, was born November 19, 1935 
in St. James, Missouri to Robert Elwood and Agnes Katherine (Balmer) 
Culver, Sr. and passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 at his 
home in Bourbon at the age of 77 years.
He and Ethel Laverne Hartung were married November 15, 1954 at 
Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba, Missouri.  
Robert was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church 
in Bourbon, were he was a very active member especially with the 
youth programs.
Robert was a member of the Sullivan Mason Lodge #69.  He helped to 
organize the Bourbon Area Community Center then served on its Board.  
He worked with Cub Scout Pac 429 and served on the Bourbon Planning 
and Zoning Board for several years.  He worked hard for others 
through the Bourbon Ministerial Alliance and was a Bourbon 
Volunteer Fireman in the 50’s.  He worked for 15 years at Meramec 
Mining Company before going to work for Fabic Company and retiring 
after 21 years of service there.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ethel Laverne Culver; son, 
Robert Edward Culver and wife Tonya of Raymore, Missouri; sister, 
Mary Virginia Moody of Jefferson City, Missouri; two granddaughters, 
Rebecca and Meghan Culver; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was on Monday, September 16, 2013 at the First United 
Methodist Church of Bourbon from 4-8 p.m. with Masonic Services 
at 7 p.m.
Funeral services were conducted at the Church on Tuesday, 
September 17, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mary Aivzenis officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home.


Dolores E. Hoevelmann

Dolores E. Hoevelmann of Sullivan, Missouri was born at Sullivan, 
Missouri on November 23, 1932 to Walter Henry and Mary Mae (Miller) 
Studdard and passed away at her home on Thursday, September 5, 2013 
at the age of 80 years, 9 months and 12 days.
She was a life long resident of the Sullivan area and on 
November 27, 1949 was married to Edward Hoevelmann at Gerald, 
Missouri.
Dolores was employed for a time at the former Brown Shoe Company 
and a later worked at Paramount Headwear in Bourbon, Missouri, as 
a stitcher.  She enjoyed reading as a pastime and was a member of 
the Road Runners of the Bank of Sullivan.  Dolores attended Saint 
Paul’s United Church of Christ in Gerald, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary Studdard; 
husband, Edward Hoevelmann; two brothers, Junior and Edward 
Studdard; and sister, Virginia Dilks.
She is survived by a son, Mike Hoevelmann and wife Judy of Sullivan, 
Missouri; one daughter, Joanne Weis and husband Walter of Rosebud, 
Missouri; a foster son, Gary Kraemer and wife Velma of St. Louis, 
Missouri; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; other 
relatives, and friends.
Her desire was to be cremated with private burial of her cremains at 
a future date.  
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, 
Sullivan, Missouri. 


Pauline I. Martin

Pauline I. Martin of LaGrange, Texas, formerly of St. James, 
Missouri, was born on January 1, 1914 in Lexington, Illinois to 
Frank and Anna (Petry) Matthews and passed away at the Care Inn of 
LaGrange in LaGrange, Texas on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the age 
of 99 years, 8 months and 7 days.
Pauline was united in marriage to Jules Fredrick Martin on 
February 5, 1933 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jules Fredrick Martin on 
February 14, 2006 and her parents, Frank and Anna (Petry) Matthews.
She is survived by one daughter, Pauline Wayman of LaGrange, Texas; 
one son, Paul Jules Martin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; four 
grandchildren, Juanita, Anita, Barbara and Marie; four great 
grandchildren, John, Alyssa, Angelo and Drew; other relatives and 
friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 13, 2013 from 9-11 a.m. 
at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 
1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri.
Pallbearers were John Havens, Mark Havens, Franklin Havens, 
Gary Sieber, Scott Sieber and Ronny Isabell. 
Burial was in the family plot in the Rolla City Cemetery, Rolla, 
Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in 
St. James, Missouri.


Ima Jean Nichols

Ima Jean Nichols of Sullivan, Missouri was born on July 21, 1930 at 
Berryman, Missouri to Jesse and Frances (Trask) Nethington and passed 
away Friday, September 6, 2013 at the age of 83 years.
The Nethington family later moved to Sullivan, Missouri where Ima 
Jean attended school. 
On August 24, 1957 she was united in marriage to Clarence Nichols 
in Sullivan, Missouri. 
She was employed by the former International Shoe Company and later 
at Paramount Headwear in Bourbon, Missouri. She loved children and 
in later years, baby sat for many families in her home. 
For the past 15 years Ima Jean made her home at Dunsford Court 
where she enjoyed the company of the other residents and staff. 
She professed her faith in Christ at an early age and was a long 
time member of First Assembly of God in Sullivan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Frances 
Nethington; husband, Clarence in 1979; a child in infancy; and one 
sister, Mary Ann Kindricks.
She is survived by two sisters, Wilma McMillan and Joyce Coffman, 
both of Sullivan, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, 
September 9, 2013 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri 
with Pastor Kyle Phillips officiating. 
Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, 
Sullivan, Missouri. 


Edward E. Street

Edward Eugene Street, of St. James, Missouri was born in Gideon, 
Missouri on December 28, 1949 to George Edward and Blanch Lucille 
(Martin) Street and passed away at his home on Wednesday, 
September 11, 2013 at the age of 63.
On November 10, 1979 he married Millie Stanfield and they were later 
blessed with two children. 
Eddie was an avid horseman and thoroughly enjoyed country living. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Blanche Street; 
two sisters, Gloria Simmons and Marcia Pollard; and his father-in-law 
and mother-in-law, C.P. and Artie Stanfield. 
He is survived by his wife, Millie Street of the home; his son, 
Titus Street and wife Krystal of Okemah, Oklahoma; his daughter, 
Trish Watson and husband Junior of St. James, Missouri; two sisters, 
Betty Street of Arkansas and Debbie Street of North Carolina; one 
brother, Jimmy Street of Missouri; brother-in-law, Stanley Stanfield 
and wife Linda of Rolla, Missouri; four grandchildren, Dustin, D.J., 
Alexis and Cheyenne; three great grandchildren; other relatives and 
friends. 
A memorial service for Edward Street was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, 
September 14, 2013 at the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Null & Son Funeral Home in 
Rolla, Missouri. 


Martha Jean Teasley

Martha Jean Teasley of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Rolla, 
Missouri, was born February 25, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri, Missouri 
to Oscar and Ima (Pitts) Hughes, and entered into rest 
September 3, 2013 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 71 years.
She was united in marriage to Jesse Teasley on September 24, 1975. 
She enjoyed line dancing, fishing, shopping and spending time with 
family.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Opal Flannagan and parents, 
Oscar and Ima Hughes.
She is survived by her husband, Jesse Teasley; daughter, LeVonne Cyr 
and husband Steve of Nevada, Missouri; sons, Mike McDowell and wife 
Rhonda of St. Louis, Missouri and Chuck McDowell and wife Angie of 
St. James, Missouri; step daughters, Paula Burgess and husband Harry 
of Arcadia, Missouri and Cindy Watson and husband Steven of Park 
Hills, Missouri; step sons, James Teasley and wife Sherill of Park 
Hills, Missouri and Howard Teasley of Bonne Terre, Missouri; brother, 
Charles Hughes and wife Betty of Rolla, Missouri; grandchildren, 
Brittney, Eric, Michael and Ricky; seven step grandchildren; three 
great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 
James & Gahr Mortuary in Rolla, Missouri. 
Services were held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 1 p.m. at 
First Baptist Church in Rolla, Missouri with Pastor Bob Johnston 
officiating. 
Interment was at the Hughes Cemetery near St. James, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary, 
Rolla, Missouri.


Neal “Mackey” Vaughn

Neal “Mackey” Vaughn of Steelville, Missouri was born on 
October 15, 1936 in Elizabethtown, New Mexico to Levega Neal and 
Fannie Pauline McKinney Vaughn and passed away on Saturday, 
September 7, 2013 at the age of 76 years, 10 months and 23 days.
Neal served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean 
War stationed in Munich, Germany as a MP. 
He married Sharon Lake on October 3, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada and 
moved to Missouri to open Meramec Springs Country Store and 
Campground with his brother Kenny Vaughn. There they produced many 
great memories with family and friends. 
In the late 80’s, Neal and Sharon moved to Lake Tahoe for a few 
years and enjoyed the slopes of Squaw Valley before returning to V
 egas where so many of their family called home. 
In 1999, some of the family decided to purchase Indian Springs Resort 
in Steelville, Missouri. 
During the resorts off season, Mackey would travel around the country 
visiting family and friends. He recently, enjoyed the Caribbean 
beaches of Merida, Mexico with family and friends on the white sands 
of the Yucatan Peninsula. 
He loved reading, spending time with his family playing cards, going 
to the movies and watching sports (Go Cardinals!). “Uncle Wackey” as 
he was known by a few, developed a reputation for his awesome fried 
chicken and ribs, but most of all he loved to laugh!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Levega and Fannie Vaughn; 
and brother, Kenny Vaughn. 
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Vaughn of Steelville, Missouri; 
son, Clay (Madeline) Vaughn of Brookings, Oregon; daughter, Myra 
(James) Vermillion of Nixa, Missouri; brother, Michael (Carolyn) 
Vaughn of Las Vegas, Nevada; sisters, Patty (Bob) Carson of Nixa, 
Missouri and Myra Krumich of Las Vegas, Nevada; mother-in-law, Wanda 
Wissinger of Steelville, Missouri; grandchildren, Nicole Lancaster 
of Springfield, Missouri, Blake Vaughn, Jake Vaughn and Dexter Vaughn, 
all of Brookings Oregon; other relatives and friends. 
Memorial Service was Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 1 p.m. at 
Indian Springs Resort, Steelville, Missouri with Pastor Gary Mace o
 fficiating. 
Celebration of Life Service was at 4 p.m. at the Steelville Country 
Club.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, 
Steelville, Missouri.


Mildred Marie Watson

Mildred Marie Watson was born in Dent County, Missouri, 
August 12, 1928 to John and Clarcia (Land) Bacon and passed away 
in Cuba, Missouri, September 11, 2013, at the age of 85 years.
On April 6, 1946 Mildred was united in marriage to Gilbert W. Dotson, 
after his death, Mildred married Ondo Watson on December 16, 1968. 
Mildred was of the Pentecostal Faith and enjoyed crocheting, quilting 
and fishing. She loved working in her garden and spending time with 
her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Clarcia Bacon; 
first husband, Gilbert Dotson; three sons, David, Ricky and Wayne Dotson; 
one brother, Edgar Bacon; one sister, Alma Theole; two grandchildren, 
Wayne Dotson Jr. and David Dotson Jr. and one step-son, Kyle Watson.
She is survived by her husband, Ondo Watson, Salem; children, William 
Dotson and wife June of Cuba, Missouri, James Dotson and wife Nancy of 
Leasburg, Missouri and Trampus Watson and wife Tasha of Salem, Missouri; 
step-children, Veronica Nichols and husband Steve, Michael Watson and 
wife Dawn, Steven Watson, Kevin Watson and wife Tess, Lyle Watson and 
wife Margaret and Monica Grubb and husband Billy; one brother, Charles 
Bacon and wife Connie of Salem, Missouri; two sisters, Dora Mae Warfel 
and husband Myron of Lubbock, Texas and Geraldine Lea and husband Don 
of Salem, Missouri; 18 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; 
great great grandchildren; step grandchildren; other relatives and 
friends.
Funeral service was held Monday, September 16, 2013, at the Wilson 
Mortuary Salem Chapel, with Bro. Jerry Lea officiating. Special CDs 
were played. 
Serving as pallbearers were Gary Britton Jr., Danny Nie, Dylan Lee, 
Bill Dotson Jr., Gib Dotson, Craig Haskell and Randy Lea. 
Interment was in the Boss Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary in Salem, 
Missouri.



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