Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO 
Local Obituaries for the Week of November 10, 2020



David Beckett

David Beckett of Bourbon, Missouri was born in Rolla, 
Missouri on October 15, 1957 to Harold and Barbara (Bell) 
Beckett and passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 
the age of 63 years.
He grew up and attended school in Bourbon, Missouri and 
graduated from Bourbon High School in the Class of 1976.
Earlier in life Dave worked as a laborer at Simmerly 
Sawmill and worked in many different roles there. He also 
worked many maintenance jobs from lawn care to ranch hand 
service for area farmers.
He was also well known in CB and Ham Radio world where 
he had many friends whom he often gave life advice to and 
ministered to. 
David loved to work on machinery and tinker with things 
around the house. He also enjoyed building computers and 
repairing them. David was firm in his faith and would share 
the Gospel with anyone if he was given the chance to. 
David was accepting of everyone, no matter what walk of 
life they came from. 
He had a gentle soul. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Barbara 
Beckett; and a brother Michael Beckett. 
He is survived by a brother, Randy Beckett and wife Denise 
of Bourbon, Missouri; sister, Donna Eoff and husband James 
of Bourbon, Missouri; two nephews, Blake and Beau Beckett of 
Bourbon, Missouri; one niece, Erica Hernandez and husband 
Robert of Sullivan, Missouri; other relatives and friends. 
Cremation arrangements have taken place and a memorial 
service will be planned for the spring of 2021.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home 
and Cremation Center of Sullivan, Missouri.


Goldie Lucille Calahan

Goldie Lucille Calahan (nee Helms) of Cuba, Missouri, 
previously of Steelville, Missouri, was born on Tuesday, 
March 24, 1931 in Gasconade, Missouri to John David and 
Alma Elizabeth (Anderson) Helms and passed away on 
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the age of 89 years, 7 months 
and 11 days.
Goldie grew up in Gasconade, Missouri and as a child picked 
grapes for Welchs. 
She married Madison Guy Calahan on November 15, 1948.
She was a homemaker until her husband, Guy, passed away in 
1977 and then had to work to provide for her family. She 
worked at Sullivan Shoe Factory and then as a custodian at 
Steelville Schools until she retired. 
Goldie loved to go to church and was a member of ACTS Church 
in Steelville, Missouri. She enjoyed baking and cooking. 
She liked to watch birds, loved flowers and also watching 
Hallmark Christmas movies. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alma 
Helms; parents-in-law, Madison (Jack) and Maude Calahan
husband, Madison Guy Calahan; daughter, Brown; brothers, 
Harold Helms, John Helms (first wife Goldie) (second 
wife Jenny) and Vernon Helms; sister, Bonnie (Arthur) 
Hines; brother-in-law, Bud Calahan; sister-in-law, Ethel 
(Turtle) Crawley; and great grandsons, Zackery Brown and 
Jordan Calahan.
She is survived by her children, Jim (Martha (Shelly) 
Calahan, Dennis (Stephanie) Calahan and Tim Calahan, all 
of Steelville, Missouri and Connie (Dan) Bell of 
Cherryville, Missouri; son-in-law, Ed Brown of Belleville, 
Illinois; special sister, Bonnie (Matt) Blake of Steelville Missouri;
sister-in-law, Linda Helms of Steelville, 
Missouri; 13 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 17 great great 
grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2020 
at the ACTS Church in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral was held at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mark Godbey officiating. Funeral 
service was livestreamed on Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville's 
Facebook Page beginning at1:50 p.m. 
Burial was at the Steelville Cemetery. 
Pallbearers are Aaron Godbey, Blake Kestler, Joseph Setzer, Scott 
Calahan, James Setzer and Michael Brown.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in 
Steelville, Missouri.


Jerry Don Hatch

Jerry Don Hatch of Bourbon, Missouri, was born 
October 26, 1944 in Kennett, Missouri to Everett and 
Dorothy (Kirby) Hatch and passed away on October 31, 2020 
at the age of 76 years.
He grew up and attended school in Saint Louis, Missouri 
and went to work as a young man doing various jobs. 
Jerry married Norma Kee on December 19, 1966. They called 
House Springs, Missouri home for many years until Norma's 
passing in 1999. Jerry then moved to Bourbon, Missouri to 
make his final home.
He was known for his ability to fix anything. For some time 
Jerry worked as a sewing machine repairman for Singer 
Sewing Machines. He then drove a fuel truck for many years 
until his retirement. 
Jerry enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing. 
He also had a love for music and playing the guitar. He 
enjoyed restoring and working on old cars and motorcycles 
and was an animal lover of all kinds. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Dorothy 
Hatch; wife, Norma; brother, Ray Hatch; and three sisters, 
Shirley Robertson, Virginia Dudley and Diane Garner.
He is survived by a son, John DeWitt of Mountain Grove, 
Missouri; one sister, Donita Krueger and husband Ivan of 
Sullivan, Missouri; granddaughter, Jenna DeWitt of St. Louis, 
Missouri; his beloved dogs, Buster and Dodo; other 
relatives and friends. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home 
and Cremation Center of Sullivan, Missouri.


Roland Edward Head

Roland Edward Head of St. James, Missouri was born 
June 20, 1924, in Jennings, Missouri to James and Alice 
(Martindell) Head and passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 
at the age of 96 years.
Roland attended school at Matlock schoolhouse and graduated 
from John Hodge High School in St. James.
Roland proudly served his country in the United States Army
Air Corps from May of 1943 until November of 1945, spending
16 of those months in Italy.
On November 23, 1946 Roland married Elaine R. Braun. 
After he returned from the service, Roland worked for
General Motors then as a Research Engineer at Washington 
University in St. Louis, Missouri for 39 years. He played a 
huge role in the development of the first PET Scanners.
Roland was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
in St. James, Missouri. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and 
playing bingo in his later years at the Missouri Veterans 
Home. 
He is survived by one daughter, Alice Malone and husband 
Marion "Tex" granddaughters, Marian (Brandon Gregory) 
Malone, Angie (Donna Walls) Malone and Christie Malone; 
great grandchildren, Brett, Kelly and Devyn Dimovitz and 
Penn Malone; adopted great grandchildren, Ryan and Bentley 
Roberts; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Landolt; other relatives 
and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Alice 
Head; his wife of 66 years, Elaine who passed away 
August 21, 2012; a son, Alan Head; great grandson, William 
Chase Dimovitz; brothers, James and Vincent Head; and 
sisters, Dolly Matlock, Dorothea Passmore and Betty 
Snodgrass.
Family service will be held, and a memorial mass will take 
place at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction of Rolla Cremation and 
Memorial in Rolla, Missouri.


Sandra K. Highley

Sandra K. Highley of Washington, Missouri, formerly of Cuba, 
Missouri, was born December 14, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri 
to Raymond G. and Gertrude M. (Diedrich) Turner and passed 
away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the age of 69 years.
Sandra married Larry Wayne Highley on December 23, 1978 in 
a double ceremony with Larry's brother, Stanley and her 
best friend Debra. 
Sandra's working career included time working in movie 
theaters in St. Louis, Missouri as a teen to making candy 
at Sunline in Affton, Missouri, and eventually retiring 
after working on the electronics line at VonWeise Gear 
in St. Clair, Missouri. She enjoyed painting, drawing, 
reading, watching the Food Network channel and cooking.
Sandra was extremely talented in many creative hobbies. 
Not only was she a talented cook, who loved all of her 
kitchen gadgets, but a gifted draftsperson and artist. 
Through her skill in drawing and painting, Sandra often 
created portraits, landscapes, and nature pieces as gifts 
for her loved ones and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and 
Gertrude Turner; her adoptive second mother, Ruth Lantree; 
two adopted sisters, Joyce Douglas and Linda Graf; one 
adopted brother, Don Cox; and brother-in-law, Stanley 
Highley.
She is survived by three children, Jason Highley and wife 
Billie Crider of Cuba, Missouri, Aron Highley of 
Springfield, Missouri, Rebecca Highley and significant 
other Sean Barton of Washington, Missouri; three grand-
children, Michael, Haylie and Savana; one brother, Michael
and wife Pat Turner of St. Louis, Missouri; one 
sister-in-law, Debra Highley of Fenton, Missouri; four 
nephews, Adam Turner and wife Kattie of St. Louis, 
Missouri, Josh Duggan and wife Teri of Millstadt, Illinois, 
Kenny Highley and wife Tammy of Cuba, Missouri and Eric 
Highley and wife Kristin of Columbia, Missouri; six great 
nephews, Winston and Ignatius Turner, Kenny, Jacob, Evan, 
and Easton Highley; seven great nieces, Kaylah Highley, 
Sandra, Samantha, Makaila and Hannah Duggan, Brooklyn and 
Amelia Highley; other relatives and friends.
Memorial visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, 
November 14, 2020 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, 
Missouri.
Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, 
November 14, 2020 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, 
Missouri.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Kinder 
Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral 
Home in Cuba, Missouri.


Robert Horsefield,

Robert Horsefield, formerly of Cuba, Missouri, passed away 
on October 5, 2020.
Robert was a man of strong faith who attended church 
regularly and shared his love of Christ with everyone he 
met.
He was an Army veteran. 
He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, sharing 
pictures and telling stories. 
Genealogy was an important part of his life and he spent 
countless hours researching the family heritage as well 
as local history. He was a major contributor to the 
Crawford County Historical Society and was very passionate 
about understanding our history. He touched many lives, 
helped many people.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Mae 
Horsefield; parents, Earl Robert Horsefield and Ruth 
Tucker; and wife, Jeanine Horsefield. 
He is survived by his brother and wife, Earl and Carolyn 
Horsefield; daughters, Rhonda Horsefield and Susan and 
spouse Kim Reynolds; grandchildren, Drew Robert Horsefield 
and wife Candice Yoder Horsefield, Alyssa Reynolds and 
Jeremiah Reynolds; six great grandchildren; other relatives 
and friends.


Wilma Pauline Malone

Wilma Pauline Malone of St. James, Missouri as born in 
DeCamp, Missouri on March 19, 1921 to Squire Abram and 
Martha (Lowe) Adams and passed away on Sunday, 
November 1, 2020 at the age of 99 years.
She married Herman Malone on September 26, 1942. 
Wilma was a bookkeeper at J.C. Penny's in St. Louis, 
Missouri for many years. She was a charter member of the 
First Assembly of God Church in St. James, Missouri and 
was very active in the Church until her health no longer 
permitted it. She really enjoyed being around people. After
her retirement from Penny's she did volunteer work at both 
the St. James Care Center and The Phelps County Medical Center. 
Wilma enjoyed Cardinal baseball and getting her hair done on 
Fridays at the local beauty shop. It was about getting her hair 
done and finding out what was going on around town. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Squire and 
Martha Adams; her husband, Herman in 2003; and siblings, 
Austin and Hazel.
She is survived by her children, Terry Malone and wife 
Nancy of Las Vegas, Nevada and Paula Young and husband 
Kevin of Detour Village, Michigan; grandchildren, Mike 
(Jodi) Fitzgerald, Kelly (John) Kirby, Johnny (Megan) 
Simmons and Stefanie (Stephen) Wein; great grandchildren, 
Mason and Molly Fitzgerald, Madeline Kirby, Arianna 
Simmons and Xander and Olyvia Wein; Maya, James, and 
Maisie Simmons; other relatives and friends. 
Funeral service was held graveside at 1 p.m. on Thursday, 
November 5, 2020 at the St. James Cemetery with Reverend 
Mick Thrasher officiating. 
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr 
Mortuary in St. James, Missouri.


Dorothy Pauline Matchell

Dorothy Pauline Matchell (nee Summers) of Steelville, 
Missouri was born on Friday, December 9, 1927 in Brazil, 
Missouri to Charles Edward and Viola Marie (Bouse) Summers 
and passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the age 
of 92 years, 10 months and 25 days.
Dorothy grew up in Berryman, Missouri. She had accepted 
the Lord early in life and had attended Center Point 
Baptist Church. 
She married Raymond Haffer. She later married Raymond 
"Ray" C. Matchell on December 11, 1980.
Dorothy worked at Grandpa Pidgeon's in St. Louis, Missouri 
then later owned and operated the Berryman Store for 40 
years. She enjoyed going to yard sales, attending church 
and fishing. She loved to travel, especially in the west 
and near the mountains.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and 
Viola Summers; parents-in-law, John and Elizabeth "Lizzie" 
(Rumphel) Matchell; husband, Ray Matchell; daughter, 
Virginia Pearl Haffer; step daughter, Evelyn (Ed) Matchell; 
brother, Charles Monroe (Bonnie) Summers; sister, Mamie Lee 
(Claude) Harris; and granddaughter-in-law, Kim Haffer.
She is survived by her children, Ray (Joan) Haffer of 
St. Ann, Missouri, Bob (Janet) Haffer of Sullivan, 
Missouri, Jim (Lana) Haffer of Steelville, Missouri and 
Mary (Charles) Turner of Farmington, Missouri; step son, 
Raymond (Sherry) Matchell of DeSoto, Missouri; brother, 
Charles (Janette) Summers of Ironton, 
Missouri; sisters, Phyllis (Willard) Love of Ohio, Jane 
(Bob) Slack of Virginia and Ruth (David) Case of Wyoming; 
eight grandchildren, Mike (Linda) Edison, Angie (Bill) 
Norris, Randy Haffer, Billy Haffer, Blake (Andrea) Haffer, 
Tracey (Jeff) Keeven, Dale (Kelly) Turner and Todd Turner; 
15 great grandchildren, Michael, Kaitlyn, Anthony, Nathan, 
Tori, Brittany, Bethany, Libby, Bailey, Mae, Jessica 
(Justin)Cassandra, Angela, Rachel and Riley; eight great 
great grandchildren, Jaden, Jasper, Adelyn, Barrett, 
Ciana, Hayden, Alivia and Wesley; other relatives and 
friends.
Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, 
November 9, 2020 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, 
Missouri. 
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. with Pastor Matt Cook 
officiating. 
Burial was at the Hibler Cemetery in Steelville, Missouri.
Pallbearers are Blake Haffer, Todd Turner, Dale Turner, 
Jeff Keeven, Randy Haffer and Justin Strong.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral 
Home in Steelville, Missouri.


Dillion Lee McGowan

Dillion Lee McGowan of St. James, Missouri was born in Rolla, 
Missouri on August 7, 1991 to Johnny Sr. and Tabatha 
(Swyers) McGowan and passed away October 31, 2020 at 
the age of 29 years.
Dillion attended both St. James High and Viburnum High 
School where he excelled at track. When he was younger he
enjoyed playing baseball on the city league. He found 
an appreciation for golf, pool and darts in the last few 
years. Dillion enjoyed music of all genres and was known 
to be somewhat of a ladies man. He was very social.
He worked for his uncle Jeff Swyers at Meramec Siding and 
Windows, he was very close to Jeff, whom he thought of 
as a father figure. He also worked with Mike Spain at 
Spain Lawn Care in Cuba, Missouri.
He is survived by his mother, Tabatha Brooks of Rolla, 
Missouri; brothers, Johnny McGowan Jr., Gage McGowan and 
West McGowan; sister, Rexanna Smith and husband Paul; 
niece, Maria Halbrook; nephews, Thomas Halbrook, Xaiver 
Halbrook and Bo Gene Halbrook; other relatives and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny G. McGowan; 
sister, Michelle McGowan; grandparents, Lloyd and Reia 
Swyers; and aunt, Kimberely Benedick.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, 
November 7, 2020 at the St. James Chapel of the James & 
Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, 
November 7, 2020 at the St. James Chapel of the James & 
Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr 
Mortuary in St. James, Missouri.


Lois Jean Medlock

Lois Jean (nee Wilkinson) Medlock of Davisville, Missouri was 
born February 8, 1941 to Lavern and Elsie Brown Wilkinson and 
passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the age of 
79 years, 8 months and 27 days.
On April 5, 1958 in Salem, Missouri she married Rance Medlock.
Lois was employed at Brown Shoe for several years, Sanval 
and Brake Parts. She enjoyed going to yard sales and watching
the St. Louis Cardinals.
For years, she enjoyed fishing with Rance. She loved her 
little Yorkie companion,Bentley. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lavern and Elsie 
Wilkinson; her husband, Rance Medlock; one son, Steven 
Medlock; four brothers, Kenneth (Doris) Wilkinson, Tim 
(Rilma) Wilkinson, Clyde (Pat) Wilkinson and Plas (Jean) 
Wilkinson; two sisters, Juanita (Noah) Pyatt and Freda 
Loyd) Hunter; and brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim 
Jacob, Gary Adams and Josephine McDonald.
She is survived by her two sons, Tim (Amy) Medlock and 
Mike (Kim) Medlock, all of Davisville, Missouri; one 
brother, Leon Wilkinson of Leasburg, Missouri; five 
grandchildren, Angel (companion Ryan), Devin (companion 
Samantha), Eli, Cole and Jasmine; one great granddaughter, 
Serenity; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-la, Bob (Linda) 
Medlock of the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, Max 
McDonald of Jadwin, Missouri, Pat Jacob of Texas and 
Dena Adams of Valley Park, Missouri; other relatives and 
friends.
Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, 
November 6, 2020 and from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, 
November 7, 2020 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in 
Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, 
November 7, 2020 with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Special 
music of "If You Only Knew" and "Want to Stroll Over 
Heaven with You" was sung by Phyllis Gibbs with Bob Coleman 
on guitar. 
Other music of "I Can Only Imagine" was played.
Services were live streamed on the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home Facebook page.
Committal prayer and interment were in the Davisville 
Cemetery.
Casket bearers were Devin Medlock, Cole Medlock, Eli Medlock, 
Jasmine Medlock, Angel Medlock, Serenity Carmack and Bill 
Dotson.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett 
Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.


Phylis Rachel Mischke

Phylis Rachel (nee Blansit)  Mischke of Steelville, Missouri 
was born February 16, 1939 in Walnut Shade, Missouri to 
Norman and Pansy Nash Blansit and passed away Tuesday, 
November 3, 2020 at the age of 81 years, 8 months and 
18 days.
Phylis married Duane Silas Mischke on January 19, 1956 in 
Ardmore, Oklahoma. 
Phylis was of the Christian faith. She read her Bible, 
enjoyed quilting and hunting for mushrooms, trout fishing at 
Maramec Spring Park, gardening, canning and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Pansy 
Blansit; her husband, Duane Silas Mischke; son, Allen 
Mischke; three brothers, Earldean Blansit, Clemith Clay 
Blansit and Bob Blansit; four sisters, Imogene McCorkle, 
Earnestine Murray, Bessie Biggs and Arlene Johnson; 
father-in-law Silas Mischke and mother-in-law, and 
Ethel Wilson; brother-in-law, Don Mischke; and sisters
-in-law, Elaine Grimm and Joan Hilfiker.
She is survived by her two sons, "Rod" Joel Rodney 
(Pamela) Mischke and Greg (Sondra) Mischke, all of 
Steelville, Missouri; two daughters, Teri (Dale) Pitts 
of Cook Station, Missouri and Sandy (Tim) Farrar of 
Steelville, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Rod Allen 
(Partner, Amy Pringer) Mischke, Bill Mischke, Molly (Brad) 
Harris, Kenny (Crystal) Mischke, Nathan (Sara) Pitts,
Leah (Josh) Morgan, Clay (Donna) Pitts and Lindsay Farrar; 
13 great grandchildren, Cheyenne Harris, Brianna Mischke, 
Troy Pitts, Georgia Pitts, Levi Pitts, 
Nathanial Bisard, Jase Morgan, Garrett Pitts, Charlie 
Pitts, Silas Mischke, Trenton Mischke, Liam Pitts, Jadelyn 
Pitts; two sisters, Betty Schouten of Colorado and Joan 
Womack of Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Phyllis Schmidt of 
Oregon; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday, 
November 5, 2020 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in 
Steelville, Missouri. Services were live 
streamed on the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home Facebook page.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 
November 5, 2020 with Rev. Alan Miles officiating. Special 
music of "Amazing Grace" "I Can Only 
Imagine" and "Lead Me Home" was played.
Committal prayer and interment were in the Steelville 
Cemetery. Casket bearers were Rod Allen Mischke, Bill 
Mischke, Nathan Pitts, Clay Pitts, Kenny Mischke, Josh 
Morgan and Brad Harris.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett 
Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.


James S. Oliver

James S. Oliver of St. James, Missouri was born 
August 2, 1938 to Marion Stewart and Mary Gertrude Cain 
Oliver and passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the 
age of 82 years.
He married Thelma Jean Mitchell on March 20, 1963 in Bay 
Springs, Mississippi.
James spent most of his life as a communications technician. 
He traveled over the United States putting up communication 
towers. One of his greatest loves was operating Ham radios. 
He earned his masters degree in communications. 
He was originally from Mississippi and settled in St. James, 
Missouri after his wife passed away.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Mary 
Oliver; and wife, Thelma Oliver in September 1968.
He is survived by his son, James Oliver and wife Brenda of 
St. James, Missouri; one brother, Keith Oliver of Jefferson 
City, Missouri; one sister, Ilene Bell of DeSoto, Missouri; 
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, 
November 6, 2020 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, 
Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, 
November 6, 2020 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, 
Missouri with Alicia Fisher, minister of the St. James 
United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial of the ashes was at the Miles Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Jones Funeral Home 
in St. James, Missouri.


John Anslem Peterson

John Anslem Peterson of Bourbon, Missouri was born on 
Wednesday,September 12, 1928 in Bourbon, Missouri to 
John and Frances Blum Peterson and passed away on Sunday, 
October 25, 2020 at the age of 92 years, 1 month 
and 13 days.
John married Vera Madeline Wisehart on September 22, 1947 
at St. Jacobi Lutheran Church in Jennings, Missouri.
John was a loyal member of Concordia Lutheran Church in 
Bourbon, Missouri for many years where he served the Lord 
in many ways such as Sunday School Superintendent, teacher, 
elder and church council member.
He worked for Max Reichenberg for several years as a truck 
driver until October of 1952 when he began his lifelong 
career with the Missouri Highway Department (MoDOT) and 
worked until January of 1992. John was a whiz at math and 
helped design many of the local highways and bridges. 
He had helped his mother Frances in her restaurant, the 
Cottage Inn, and loved to cook. John was a hardworking 
man who was always telling jokes. In his earlier years he 
loved to dance and play games. Later he enjoyed raising 
cattle, playing cards, gardening, watching the St. Louis 
Cardinals and playing a good game of checkers. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Frances 
Peterson; parents-in-law, Arthur and Elsie Wisehart; wife 
of 65 years, Vera Peterson; brothers, Robert and James 
Peterson; sister-in-law, Dorothy (Ray) Hubert; grandson, 
Terry James Peterson Jr.; grandson-in-law, Joshua 
Schoenhoff; and great granddaughter, Mariska Witt.
He is survived by his children, Michael Peterson of 
Bourbon, Missouri, Gary (Bonnie) Peterson of Bourbon, 
Missouri, Terry (Lisa) Peterson of Cuba, Missouri and Diane 
Peterson of Bourbon, Missouri; 13 grandchildren, Heather 
Youngblood of Kansas City, Missouri, Timothy Peterson of 
Wentzville, Missouri, Chris (Kim) Peterson, Jessica 
Schoenhoff and Megan Turnbough, all of Sullivan, Missouri, 
Lucy Wilson and Samantha Wilson, both of Cuba, Missouri, Sarah 
(Jeff) Lappe and Hope (Claude) Ripley, both of Bourbon, 
Missouri, Alyssa Crabtree, Asha Peterson and Brianna Witt, 
all of St. Clair, Missouri and Stephanie (Thomas) Carr of 
Arkansas; 12 great grandchildren, Abigail, Isabel and 
Cooper Peterson, Dustin, Tyler and Bryce Lappe, Alivia 
McKnight, Kaylee and Kameron Schoenhoff, Jonathon and 
Alexa Peterson and Gabriel Peterson; sister-in-law, Pat 
Peterson of New Hampshire; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, 
November 4, 2020 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, 
Missouri. 
Funeral service was at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Roach 
officiating. 
Burial was at the Bourbon Cemetery. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral 
Home in Cuba, Missouri.


Claud Dewight Pyatt

Claud Dewight Pyatt of Cuba, Missouri was born on Saturday, 
October 17, 1936 in Cherryville, Missouri to Otto and 
Martha (Harris) Pyatt and passed away Thursday, 
November 5, 2020 at the age of 84 years.
Claud married Mary Eaton on October 2, 1960 in Cherryville, 
Missouri. 
Claud worked at McGinnis Wood Products for several years 
and he would later work at Mace Supermarket. He enjoyed 
playing his harmonica, building bird houses, walking and 
squirrel hunting. He could always be found with a friendly 
smile on his face.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Martha 
(Harris) Pyatt; two brothers, Ken and Troy Pyatt; one sister,
Mary Imogene McBenge; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, 
Paul Myers, Joe Stubblefield, Johnny and wife Shirley Eaton, 
Bertha Taber and Angela Eaton.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Pyatt of the 
home; two daughters, Donna and husband Warren Graddy and 
Debbie Godbey, both of Cuba, Missouri; three granddaughters,
Taylor Albert and fiance Josh Moskowitz of Pacific, Missouri, 
Alex Graddy of Cuba, Missouri and Kayla and husband Derek 
Meyer of New Haven, Missouri; two great grandchildren, Remi 
and Lander; two brothers, Leo Pyatt of Sullivan, Missouri 
and Garland and wife Linda Pyatt of St. James, Missouri; 
two sisters, Marie Cooper of Alton, Illinois and Erma 
Anderson of Chandler, 
Oklahoma; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Helen Pyatt of 
Sullivan, Missouri, Maxine Myers of Cuba, Missouri, Peggy 
and husband Junior Callahan of Steelville, Missouri, Glenda 
Stubblefield, Lloyd and wife Carol Eaton, Gerald and wife 
Susie Eaton and David Eaton all of Cuba, Missouri; other 
relatives and friends.
Due to the current COVID crisis, the family ask that all 
visitors, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, 
November 13, 2020 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, 
November 13, 2020 at Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Interment will follow at the Meramec Hills Cemetery in Cuba, 
Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral 
Home in Cuba, Missouri.


Susan Collen Roark

Susan Collen Roark of St. James, Missouri was born 
August 25, 1960 in Benton, Missouri to Frank and Mildred 
Jean Davis Randall and passed away Saturday, 
She married Herbert Roark on November 14, 1989.
Susan loved to cooking and having family gatherings all 
year long. She enjoyed making crafts and her biggest 
hobby was shopping. 
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Violet LaRue; 
and brother, Joe Patterson.
She is survived by her husband, Herbert of the home; 
daughters, Sarah LaCue and Penny Lynn Roark; brother, Jeff 
and wife Rhonda of Indiana; sisters, Christina Intemann 
and husband Jerry of Pennyslvania, Becky Larsen 
and husband Michael of Pensacola, Florida and Karon 
Patterson of Jefferson City, Missouri; grandchildren, Nolan, 
Cricket, Jennifer, Justin, A.J., Susie, David, Jadon, 
Carson and Joey; great grandchildren, other relatives and 
friends.
Family graveside service was held at the family plot at 
the Flag Spring Cemetery in St. James, Missouri for the 
burial of the ashes.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home 
in St. James, Missouri.


Arthur Lynn "Artie" Wells

Arthur Lynn "Artie" Wells of Rolla, Missouri was born in 
Ft. Riley, Kansas on January 1, 1956 to Gene Wells and 
Gloria Lorine (Taylor) Sharp and passed away Saturday, 
October 31, 2020 at the age of 64 years.
On November 21, 1980 he married Kathy (Sliger) Wells. 
Artie graduated from the 1975 class of Rolla High School 
where he excelled as a talented athlete in track and 
football. He went on to also be successful boxer and 
Golden Glove recipient.
He retired from Rolla Public Schools where he worked 
as a custodian at the Rolla Technical Institute with
25 years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors and going 
on camping trips with his wife Kathy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jeannie 
Smith; and two brothers, Johnny and Martin Wells.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathy Wells of 
Rolla, Missouri; two children, Shon Wells and wife Melody of 
Shenandoah, Iowa and Michael Wells and wife Ashley of Cuba, 
Missouri; one brother, Kenny Stanley of Florida; two 
sisters, Carry Stanley of Rolla, Missouri and Melissa Sharp 
of Granite City, Illinois; six grandchildren, Miani, Somari, 
Ariah, Makayla, Lydia otherrelatives and friends. 
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, 
November 5, 2020 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, 
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, 
November 5, 2020 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, 
Missouri.
Interment followed in the Rolla City Cemetery. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son 
Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri


Roger William West

Roger William West of Steelville, Missouri, previously of 
Leasburg, Missouri, was born on Sunday, November 5, 1950 
in St. Louis, Missouri to John William and Alta "Madeline" 
(Moutray) West and passed away on Saturday, 
October 31, 2020 at the age of 69 years, 11 months and 
26 days.
Roger made a profession of faith at the age of eight years 
old. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. 
He lived his whole life in Crawford County and attended 
both Leasburg and Bourbon Schools.
He was a dump truck driver and worked for Crawford County 
Road District #2. 
He loved antique cars and trucks, local history, all things 
western and the Andy Griffith Show. 
His hobbies included hunting and fishing and going to gun 
shows. He especially wanted to be remembered for telling 
jokes and making people laugh with his "Roger" stories.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Madeline 
West, and brother, Richard West.
He is survived by his son, Courtney (Erica) West of Cuba, 
Missouri; brother, Gary (Karin) West of Steelville, 
Missouri; sisters, Kay (Chuck) Caltry of Sullivan, 
Missouri and Darla West of Leasburg, Missouri; grand-
children, Allison, Gabrielle and Lane West; special friend, 
Carolyne Simpson of Cook Station, Missouri; other relatives 
and friends.
Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, 
November 6, 2020 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, 
Missouri. 
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, 
November 6, 2020 with Rev. Spencer Hutson officiating. 
Burial was in the Moutray Cemetery in Steelville, Missouri. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home 
in Steelville, Missouri.


Joan Lee Ziebol

Joan Lee (nee Howard) Ziebol of Steelville, Missouri was 
born April 23, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to Hugh Frederick 
and Leona Schulte Howard and passed away Friday, 
October 30, 2020 at the age of 78 years, 6 months and 7 days.
Joan married George Ziebol in December of 1993 in St. Louis, 
Missouri.
Joan was employed at Contigo Co., a plastics factory in 
Bridgeton and later in Home Health Care. She attended the 
Covenant Praise Church of God in Cuba, Missouri for the 
last few years. Joan enjoyed volunteering for the local 
mission 
store and helping with senior citizens. In her spare time, 
she loved working puzzles and watching movies.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Leona 
Howard; her husband, George Ziebol; and one brother, Michael 
Howard.
She is survived by one daughter, Jeanna Van Slyke of 
O'Fallon, Missouri; three grandchildren, Robert Van Slyke 
of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, Christopher Van Slyke of 
Lonedell, Missouri and Christina (Jay) Barnes of Sullivan, 
Missouri; three great grandchildren, Bently Van Slyke, 
Drake Barnes and Harley Barnes; four step daughters, Kathy 
(Jay) Key of Harrison, Arkansas, Susan (Ron) Martin 
of Bullhead City, Arizona, Cindy (Rick) Martin and Merry 
Ziebol, all of Steelville, Missouri; seven step grand-
children; 15 step great grandchildren; one sister, 
Regina Howard; other relatives and friends.
Visitiation was held from 11 a.m. until noon on Thursday, 
November 5, 2020 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in 
Steelville, Missouri. 
Funeral services were held at noon on Thursday, 
November 5, 2020 with Pastor Jeremiah Wilson officiating. 
Special music of "In the Garden" "Go Rest High" and 
"Blessings" was played. Memories were shared by family and 
friends.
Committal prayer and interment were at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, 
November 6, 2020 in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery 
in St. Louis, Missouri with Bill Bennett officiating.
Casket bearers were Christina Barnes, Jay Barnes, 
Christopher Van Slyke and Jeanna Van Slyke.
Arrangements under the direction by the Britton-Bennett 
Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri.




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