Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of October 27, 2010



Deborah C. Boldt

Deborah C. “Debbie” Boldt of Cuba, Missouri was born on August 22, 1954 in 
Pocahontas, Arkansas and passed away Friday, October 22, 2010 in Rolla, 
Missouri at the age of 56 years.
Debbie worked for Mace’s Supermarket in Cuba as a Cashier. She was a people 
person and enjoyed spending time with family, friends and her dog Cheeco.
She is survived by three children, David Jones of Bonaire, Georgia, Dawn 
Boldt of Forsyth, Georgia, Shane Boldt of Rolla, Missouri; parents, James W. 
and Maxine Sturgell, Sr. of Cuba, Missouri; three grandchildren, Charles 
Wesley White of Cuba, Missouri, Keyla Boldt of Forsyth, Georgia, Ashton 
Boldt of Rolla, Missouri; one sister, Barb and husband Fred White of Cuba, 
Missouri; two step-brothers, James W. and wife Maggie Sturgell, Jr. of 
Affton, Missouri, Bruce G. Sturgell of Hillsboro, Missouri; other relatives 
and friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, October 25, 2010 from 5 p.m. until time of 
service at 7 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri with Pastor 
Joe Bruno, officiating. Cremation followed.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, 
Missouri.



Dale Elna Belflower

Dale Elna Belflower was born July 18, 1911 at Jack, Missouri and passed 
away October 14, 2010 in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 99 years.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem and the Salem Avenue 
Baptist Church in Rolla. She enjoyed painting, playing the piano, helping 
other people, and sewing and making her own things.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper Monroe and Geneva Mae 
(Brigman) Robnett; her husbands, Arley Casey, Don Bruner and Robert 
Belflower; one son, Forrest Casey; one great grandson, Blake Fulton and 
great great granddaughter, Emma Casey.
She is survived by one daughter, Loreita Fulton of Rolla, Missouri; one 
sister, Vivian Liddell of Affton, Missouri; six grandchildren, Mark Fulton 
and wife Kimberly of Yardley, Pennsylvania, Michael Fulton and wife Cathy 
of Tucumcari, New Mexico, Judy Cartwright and husband Dan of Anutt, 
Missouri, Darsi Hammack and husband Rodney of Salem, Missouri, Babette 
Wells and husband Bob of Salem, Missouri and Suzette Stephens of St. James, 
Missouri; seven great grandchildren, Sean Cartwright and wife Kim of Rolla, 
Missouri, Angie Arthur and Dewayne of Salem, Missouri, Eric Casey of 
Sullivan, Missouri, Nicole Lizotte of St. James, Missouri, Jennifer Bass 
and husband Jason of Salem, Missouri, Jessica Nash of Springfield, Missouri 
and Shane Fulton of New Orleans, Louisiana; nine great great grandchildren, 
Dakota, Beau, and Mercedes Cartwright, Dillon and Justin Arthur, Makayla 
Ford, Jerrison Lizotte, Genna Casey and Addison Bass.
Funeral service was October 18, 2010 at Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with 
Bro. Norman Cartwright and Bro. Mark Johnson officiating.  Lisa Wulff, 
Allyson Johnson and Kathy Brandt provided the music.
Pallbearers were Bob Wells, Rodney Hammack, Don Light, Kenny Robnett, 
Brad Robnett and Jeff Robnett.
Interment was in the Dry Fork Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary.



James Ottis Devall

James Ottis Devall, of Salem, Missouri, passed away October 13, 2010 at 
Salem, Missouri at the age of 84 years.
He is survived by six children, Joe Devall and wife Darlene of Salem, 
Missouri, Carol Harrison of St. James, Missouri, Marilyn Houser and 
husband Raymond of St. James, Missouri, Frank Devall and wife Doris of 
Arizona, Annell Hounshell and husband Brian of Arizona and Danny Devall 
and wife Julie of Arizona; two sisters, Nancy Lou Walton of Mississippi 
and Martha Rae of Louisiana; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Thursday, October 21, 2010 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem 
Chapel from 12 to 1 p.m.
Funeral service was Thursday, October 21, 2010 in the Wilson Mortuary 
Salem Chapel at 1 p.m.
Interment was in the Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery with full military honors.
Arrangements under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary, Salem, Missouri.



Cindy Dickens

Cindy Dickens nee McGauly of Cuba, Missouri was born on Friday, 
March 3, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri to Henry Charles McGauly, Jr. and 
Sandra Sue Eisenhauer McGauly and passed away on Monday, October 18, 2010 
in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 49 years, 7 months and 15 days.
Cynthia married Ronald D. Dickens on June 24, 1978 at Freewill Baptist 
Church, Cuba, Missouri and to this union two children were born.
She recently had been employed as manager at Smoker’s Express in Cuba, 
Missouri. Her hobbies were cooking, fishing and especially an avid fan 
of the St. Louis Cardinals ball team. She loved her family very much and 
enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Oliver (Sophronia) 
Eisenhauer and Henry Charles (Ann) McGauly and brother Michael Joseph 
McGauly.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald D. Dickens of Cuba, Missouri; son, 
Joshua Dickens  and fiancée Sarah Conduitt; daughter, Jamie Dickens and 
fiance Chris Berry, all of Cuba, Missouri; father, Henry Charles McGauly 
of Steelville, Missouri; mother, Sandra Sue Simpson of Cuba, Missouri; 
brother, Henry Charles (Cheryl) McGauly III of Imperial, Missouri;
sisters, Laura Lynn (Jeff) Murray and Tammy Renee (Darren) Dake, all of 
Cuba, Missouri; parents-in-law, Paul and Geraldine Dickens; 
brother-in-law, Roger (Frankie) Dickens; sister-in-law, Julie (Allen) 
Farrar, all of Cuba, Missouri; six grandchildren; other relatives and 
friends. Visitation was Thursday, October 21, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. and 
funeral service was Friday, October 22, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Hutson 
Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Bro. Cletus Nichols officiating.
Burial was at the Dickens Hill Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.



Robert Enloe

Robert J. Enloe of Columbia, Missouri was born November 15, 1937 in Cuba, 
Missouri to Frank M. and Opal Hoover Enloe and passed away Sunday, 
October 17, 2010 at the age of 72 years.
He married Mary Collier on June 14, 1958 in Owensville, Missouri.
He worked for General Motors at the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, 
Kentucky. After his retirement he moved to Ocala, Florida where he lived 
for eight years. He was saved in 1949 and was a member of the Faith 
Baptist Church. He was a member of Local 25 of the United Auto Workers.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; one son, Robert J. and wife Shari Enloe, 
Jr.; one daughter, Cathrine McLean; one sister, Doris Collier; five 
grandchildren, Chris and wife Angie Enloe, Daniel and wife Tara Canady, 
Christine, Stephanie and Stephen McLean; three great grandchildren, Aiden 
and Danali Canaday and Evan Enloe; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, 
James and Wilma Stevenson, Don Collier, Ron and Billy Collier, Enola 
Collier and Donna Enloe; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the Faith Baptist Church, 
Columbia, Missouri from 3 p.m. until time of service.
Funeral service was held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the 
Faith Baptist Church, Columbia, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Nilson Funeral Home, Columbia, 
Missouri.



Bryon Grant Fox

Bryon Grant Fox was born on April 22, 1954 to James Erwin and Alfa Hatch 
Fox in Whittier, California and passed away Friday, October 22, 2010 at 
his home in St. James, Missouri.
He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War 
and remained always faithful. He received a Bachelor’s degree in 
communications from Brigham Young University.
He was a skilled craftsman and woodworker who enjoyed working with his 
hands and the satisfaction of a job well done. He was a carpenter, general 
contractor and truck driver until illness forced his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Erwin Fox; mother, Alfa Fox 
and a sister, Frankie Biberston.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Pamela Jean Bixby Fox; daughters, 
Melinda (Russell, Capt. US Army) Lehman, Marianne and Emma; his three 
older children, James Lewis (Jolene) Fox, Angela (Eric) Romney and Nathan 
Fox; their mother, Earlene Marcee Lewis-Terry; four grandchildren, Ethan, 
Ammon, Xander and Rowan Romney; four brothers, James Erwin (Jean) Fox, 
Duane (Nelda) Fox, Forrest Lynn (Jill) Fox and Thomas Fox; two sisters, 
Mavis (John) Lacio and Kathy (Dale) Johnson; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Sunday, October 23, 2010 from 3-5 p.m. at the Church of 
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Chapel in Rolla, Missouri with a funeral 
service following at 5 p.m.
Interment was at the Bluffdale City Cemetery, Utah.
Arrangements under the direction of the Null & Son Funeral Home.



Eola M. Fox

Eola M. Fox of Cuba, Missouri, was born to John G. and Ida (Voss) Fox on 
Friday, September 29, 1916, in Cuba, Missouri, and passed away Monday, 
October 18, 2010, in Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 94 years and 19 days.
Eola lived in Branson, Missouri, for over 35 years having owned and 
operated Eola’s Card and Gift Store, Dillon & Fox Men’s Clothing Store 
and a Missouri State License Bureau Office for 16 years. She was a member 
of the First Presbyterian Church of Cuba and a lifetime member of the Cuba 
Chapter O.E.S. In her spare time she enjoyed embroidery work and in her 
younger years fishing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ida Fox; step-mother, 
Hannah Rodgers-Fox; two sisters, Arlene Krewson and Ethel Stein and one 
brother, Irvin Fox.
She is survived by one niece, Donna and husband Ken Bodart of Eureka, 
Missouri; two nephews, Harold Stein of Ballwin, Missouri, Donald and wife 
Helen Stein of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 22, 2010 from 1 p.m. until time of 
service at 3 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Pat 
Gruber, officiating.
Interment followed at the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, 
Missouri.



Marie E. Geller

Marie E. Geller of Cuba, Missouri was born Friday, May 28, 1920 at Cuba, 
Missouri to William and Pearl (nee Martin) Turnbough and passed away 
Friday, October 22, 2010 at Cuba, Missouri at the age of 90 years, 
4 months and 25 days.
Marie was united in marriage to Harvey Geller on April 1, 1943 and to 
this union three children were born.    Marie worked from the 1950’s 
till the 1960’s at the shoe factory. Marie enjoyed fishing, hunting, 
camping on the river bank, being outside, and in her older years 
quilting, crocheting and embroidering. What she always enjoyed most 
was spending time playing games outside with her children and grandchildren. 
She was a member of the Covenant Praise Church of God for 46 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Pearl Turnbough; 
husband, Harvey Geller; son, Richard D. Geller; brothers, Cletis and Earl 
Turnbough; sister, Gladys Parsons; son-in-law, Howard Monda; other relatives 
and friends.
She is survived by two daughters, Doris Jean Monda and Linda and husband 
Bill Gunn all of Cuba, Missouri; two brothers, Delbert and wife Sharon 
Turnbough of Cuba, Missouri and Ercie and wife Donna Turnbough of St. James, 
Missouri; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, one great great 
granddaughter, other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 24, 2010 4-7 p.m. at Britton Funeral 
Home of Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held on Monday, October 25, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the 
Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Mark Smith and 
Bro. Windell Starnes officiating. Special music was “I’ll Fly Away,” 
“What a Day That Will Be” and “Oh I Want to See Him.”
Interment and prayers followed at the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, 
Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, 
Missouri.



Mary E. Griffin

Mary E. Griffin of St James, Missouri was born to David V. and Dolly 
(Pendelton) Orick on August 18, 1931 in Tazewell, Tennessee and passed 
away Friday, October 22, 2010 in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 79 years.
Mary was united in marriage to Paul E. Griffin on April 19, 1947 in 
Piggott, Arkansas and to this union one daughter was born.
Mary was a homemaker and enjoyed oil painting, writing poetry, cooking, 
puzzles, sewing, crafts and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, David V. and Dolly Orick; 
husband, Paul E. Griffin; one sister, Gladys Orton; five brothers, Bay, 
Herbert, Glen, James and Ray Orick.
She is survived by her daughter, Lana and husband Ron Taylor of 
St. James, Missouri; two grandchildren, Michele and husband Kent Sbabo 
of St. James, Missouri and Griffin and wife Melissa Taylor of Cuba, 
Missouri; five great grandchildren, Bethany and Alec Sbabo, Paul, Gwen and 
Arwen Taylor; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton 
Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. at 
Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Interment followed at Kinder 
Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, 
Missouri.



Madge F. Turnbull

Madge F. Turnbull of Sullivan, Missouri was born on June 24, 1911 in rural 
Sullivan, Missouri to William E. and Bertha Ann (Campbell) Stroup and 
passed away at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital on Thursday,
 October 21, 2010 at the age of 99 years.
She had lived the majority of her life in the Sullivan area.
On July 23, 1929 was married to Ralph J. Turnbull at Fort Worth, Texas.
Madge was self-employed for a time; owning a restaurant.  She was later 
employed at International Shoe Company in Sullivan until it closed and 
then worked at International Shoe branches in St. Clair and Union, 
Missouri. She later worked in the food services department at Missouri 
Baptist Hospital in Sullivan.
She was a faithful member of New Testament Baptist Church of Sullivan 
and enjoyed quilting with various church groups.  She also enjoyed 
gardening and canning, cooking, (especially pies and bread) and 
fishing and camping.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; three grandsons, 
Darryl J. Miller, Vernon Politte and Joel Miller; two sons-in-law, John 
Siebeman and Robert Miller; six brothers, Charles, Ernest, Albert, Howard, 
William and Clifford Stroup; two sisters, Ruth Immekus, Rachel Thatcher; 
half brother, Jess Stroup; half sister, Mary Farris; half sister-in-law, 
Helen Stroup and half brother-in-law, Gene Miller.
She is survived by a son, Louis Turnbull and wife Gerry of Mascoutah, 
Illinois; three daughters, Anna Lea Siebeman of St. Louis, Missouri, 
Shirley Politte and husband Winford of Sullivan and Mary Miller of 
Sullivan; one half brother, Woodrow Stroup of Bourbon, Missouri; one 
half sister, Martha Miller of Bourbon; 10 grandchildren; 24 great 
grandchildren; 15 great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2010 
from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Charles 
Idelman officiating.
Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, 
Missouri.




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