Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of November 15, 2017 Debbra Kay Bandy Debbra Kay Bandy of Owensville, Missouri was born in Washington on June 5, 1966, to Fredrick and Gloria Sue (Sweat) Tritch and passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the age of 51 years. She is survived by her sons, Jonathan Bandy of Union, Missouri, Anthony Bandy and wife Jennifer of Jefferson City, Missouri and Tyler Tritch and wife Sarah of Cuba, Missouri; sister, Sheila Dietrich and husband Tom of Beaufort, Missouri; grandchildren, Jackson and Connor Crawford, Trinity, Riley and Dillon Bandy; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8 at the Gottenstroeter Chapel in Owensville, Missouri. Memorial services followed at 7 p.m. at the Gottenstroeter Chapel in Owensville, Missouri with Chaplain Dean Hollenbeck officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Gottenstroeter Chapel in Owensville, Missouri. Dennia G. Brown Dennis G. Brown of Knoxville, Illinois was born on July 21, 1948, to George and Sarah (Ray) Brown and passed away on November 4, at the age of 69 years. While attending Southwest Missouri State University (SMSU), Dennis met Mary Lou (Tillotson) Brown. They were married on March 28, 1970 in Springfield, Missouri. After graduating from SMSU, Dennis and Mary moved to Indiana until 1988 when they finally settled in Knoxville, Illinois. They were married for 47 years and together for 50. Mary and Dennis had a wonderful life together filled with love and laughter. Dennis worked for Indiana Farm Bureau CO-OP for 19 years and Riverland FS for 23 years, retiring in 2011. After retirement Dennis and Mary enjoyed traveling adventures to Santa Fe, New Mexico, Gulf Shores, Alabama and the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Dennis' hobbies included hunting, fishing, and Indiana University basketball. He had a wonderful sense of humor and love for family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Sarah Brown; brother, Stanley A. Brown; and sister, Susan Brown. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Brown of Knoxville, Illinois; brother, Donald Brown of Rogers, Arkansas; daughter, Maggie (Justin) Ziller of Bloomington, Illinois; son, Doug (Kathy Groves) Brown of Bloomington, Illinois; three grandchildren, Addy Brown, Leyton Brown, and Anna Groves; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville, Illinois. Funeral services ere held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville, Illinois with Rev. John Knueppel officiating. Burial was at the Knoxville Cemetery in Knoxville, Illinois. Arrangements under the direction of the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville, Illinois. Norma Yvonne Campbell Norma Yvonne Campbell of Rolla, Missouri was born to Nelson and Neoma (Karr) Edgmond and passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the age of 79 years. On June 4, 1957 she married Tommy Campbell. Norma attended Lifeline Baptist Church in Rolla. She was an avid Cardinal Baseball fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Neoma Edgmond; husband, Tommy on April 6, 1998; one brother, Junior Edgmond; and one sister, Zella Edgmond. She is survived by two daughters, LaDel Campbell of Rolla, Missouri and Cindy Engelbrecht and husband Jim of Rolla, Missouri; one brother, Gary Edgmond of Rolla, Missouri; five grandchildren, Shannon Brown, Rebecca Dillon, Jinna Lisenbe, Collin Engelbrecht and Jarek Nash; four great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 pm. on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Interment followed in the Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rolla, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Ellis Lee Copeland Ellis Lee Copeland of St. James, Missouri, was born November 11, 1930 at Safe, Missouri, to Fred Oscar and Bertha Mae (Southard) Copeland and passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the age of 86 years, 11 months, 24 days. Ellis married Maxine Carmen John on June 9, 1951 at the Broadway Baptist Church in rural St. James, Missouri. Ellis found Christ as his Lord and Savior May 12, 1946 and was baptized along with his father in Lane's Prairie Fork Creek near the Broadway Baptist Church. He was ordained as a deacon in the Broadway Baptist Church in 1954. On 1955 they moved their membership to the First Baptist Church of St. James, Missouri. Ellis was accepted as a deacon and continued to serve through 2017. He was a deacon emeritus. He also served as music director for 25 years. Ellis spent 22 years working with International Shoes Company. In 1963 Ellis got his real estate license and worked part time for Carnahan Realtors in Rolla, Missouri. In 1964 he received his broker's license. In 1967 Ellis and Maxine opened their office known as Copeland Realtors. In 1971, they opened the real estate office at 417 North Jefferson St. James, Missouri until they retired in December 31, 2002. They remained active with real estate education and maintaining their designation and membership in the South Central Board of Realtors, Missouri Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. Ellis received his "Graduate of Realtors Institute" designation; "Certificate Resident Specialist" in mid 1970; and "Certified Residential Broker" designation in 1980. He served in many real estate positions in the south central area: real estate appraiser from 1971 until 1994, president of the Central Board of Realtors three different times and state director for the local board of realtors for 12 years. He received "Realtor of the Year" three different times from the South Central Board of Realtors and he received the "Distinguished Service Award" by the Missouri Association of Realtors in 1991. He was active in the local St. James Chamber of Commerce, serving as president in 1980; he served many years in other capacities as a chamber member. He served on the planning and zoning committee for the city of St. James for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Bertha Copeland; and son-in-law, Jim Prebianca. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Carmen Copeland of 66 years; son, Allen Lee Copeland and wife Vera Lucille (Leigh) Copeland of St. James, Missouri; daughter, Yolanda Lynne (Copeland) Prebianca of St. James, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jeremy Allen Copeland of Kennett, Missouri and Valerie Lynne (Copeland) Havens and husband, Matthew Havens of Bolivar, Missouri; three great grandchildren, Emery Jeremiah Havens, Anberlin "Annie" Nicole Havens and Ashlynne Grey Havens of Bolivar, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in St. James, Missouri with Brother Stephen Brubaker officiating. Special music selection "Victory in Jesus" was sung by Hal Rhea, "How Great Thou Art" sung by Stephen Brubaker and a congregational hymn directed by Stephen Brubaker. Accompanists were pianist Jeanette Ashley and organist Connie Rhea. Pallbearers were Allen Copeland, Jeremy Copeland, Matt Havens, Emery Havens, Ray Ellis, and Rodney Rumley. Interment was in the St. James Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Daniel Leslie Howard Daniel Leslie Howard of Cuba, Missouri was born in Owensville on February 16, 1939 to Leslie and Melva M. (Rehmert) Howard and passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the age of 78 years. On June 6, 1964, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Hermann he married Rosemary Frickie. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Owensville, Missouri. He had served his country with the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Melva Howard; grandson, Dalton Howard; brothers, Donald, David and Delmer Howard; sister, Mildred Howard; brother-in-law, Ralph Jenkins; and niece, Dana Howard. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary of the home; son, Dale Howard and wife Susan of Springfield, Missouri; brother, James Howard and wife Sharon of Owensville, Missouri; sisters, Laura Hinson and husband Ronald and Doris Jenkins, both of Owensville, Missouri; sister-in-law, Madgeline Howard of Owensville, Missouri; grand- daughter, Ashley Howard; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri with Rev. Dennis Spurgeon officiating. Burial was in the New Salem Baptist Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri. Robert Leighton Huff Robert Leighton Huff Jr. of Steelville, Missouri was born on Thursday, May 22, 1924 in Hanover, Pennsylvania to Robert Leighton Huff Sr. and Mary V. (Snieder) Huff and passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the age of 93 years, 5 months and 21 days. He served his country beginning in 1942 in both the army and navy and received the American Campaign Meda. WW II Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1945 at Santa Ann, California. He worked as an autoworker at General Motors in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a former member of the Eagles Club and Elks Club in Pennsylvania. He lived in Steelville, Missouri for well over 30 years. He liked old VW's and fixed them up. Bob and Hazel traveled from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. He enjoyed fishing and trout fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Huff; parents-in-law, William and Lucy Cassidy; first wife, Melba (Simpson) Blevins; second wife, Barbara (Miller) Huff; and recent wife, Hazel Huff; brother, Harold Richard Huff; step daughter-in-law, Jeannie Huff; special nephew, James Leroy "Red" Eaton; grandson, David Eaton; great great granddaughter, Sadie Summers. He is survived by his son, John Robert Huff of Kingston of New Hampshire; daughters, Lana Sue (Kenny) Moore of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Deloris (Jim) Harmon and LaVonda (Barry) White, all of Steelville, Missouri; step-daughter, Joyce (Walter) Lee of Cuba, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Judy Eaton of St. Louis, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Pat Huff of California and Ruth Garms of Steelville, Missouri; grandchildren, Brenda (Tom) Brooks, Barbara (Larry) Martin, Jimmy (Susan) Harmon and Jason (Heather) White, all of Steelville, Missouri, Linda (Derrick) Durous of Charleston, Illionis, Debbie (John) Watkins of St. James, Missouri, Stephanie (Dennis) Callahan of Cuba, Missouri, Michelle (Kenny) Payne of Pacific, Missouri, Nick (Becky) Eaton of Fenton, Missouri, Christopher Eaton of St. Louis, Missouri, Tommy (Donna) Moore of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, John Michael Huff and Sherrie Harkins, both of New Hampshire; great grandchildren, Jonathan Moore and Justin Moore both of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Amy Moore of Springfield, Missouri, Tommy (Heidi) Brooks of San Diego, California, Becky (Kerry) Summers, Sonny (Andrea) Martin, Todd (Carissa) Martin, Lance (Shannon) Harmon, Lucus (Kaitlyn) Harmon, and Stacy (Ronnie) Mason, all of Steelville, Missouri, Heath (Amanda) Stites of Farmington, Missouri, Andrew Payne, Carolina Payne, and Kaitlyn Payne, all of Pacific, Missouri; great great grandchildren, Paislee Summers, Hunter Summers, Bryer Summers, Madison Summers, Carter Mason, Cami Mason, Flint Harmon, Lucy Harmon, Caleb Martin, Holly Martin, Levi Martin, Anna Martin, and Emma Martin, all of Steelville, Missouri, Kensi Brooks of California, Philip Stites and Abby Stites both of Farmington, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral service followed at 2 p.m. with Pastor Larry Martin officiating. Burial was at the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri with full military honors. Pallbearers were Kerry Summers, Jr., Derrick Duros, Jimmy Harmon, John Watkins, Jason White and Kenny Payne. Honorary Pallbearers were Hunter Summers, Bryer Summers, Paislee Summers, Levi Martin, Chris Eaton, Andrew Payne, Caleb Martin, Nick Eaton, Luke Harmon, Lance Harmon, Todd Martin, Sonny Martin, Heath Stites and Ronnie Mason. Arrangements the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Jerry Maurice Livesay Jerry Maurice Livesay of Cuba, Missouri was born Sunday, June 1, 1941 at Keysville, Missouri to William Ralph and Florentine (nee Reisner) Livesay and passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the age of 76 years. Jerry graduated from Steelville High School 1959 and after graduation he joined the United States Navy. He served in the Navy from June 22, 1959 till July 26, 1963. Jerry continued with his machinist training and went to work for Schwitzer in Rolla, Missouri. After leaving Schwitzer, Jerry worked at Aerofil Technology and retired in 2004 after 20 years. Jerry married Charlotte Callahan on September 11, 1971 at Steelville, Missouri. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing horseshoes. He was an avid sports fan and made whirly jigs. Jerry and Charlette attended the Coffee Community Church of Steelville, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Florentine Livesay; daughter, Mia Livesay-Hancock; brother, Bob Livesay; brother-in-law, Robert Callahan; and grandson, Curtis Dale Callahan Jr. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Charlotte Livesay of the home; two sons, Kevin and wife Misty Livesay of Cuba, Missouri and Kenny and wife Melissa Quinton of Rolla, Missouri; one daughter, Tina and husband Bob Cunningham of Cuba, Missouri; like a son, Curt and wife Debbie Callahan of Cuba, Missouri; 18 grandchildren, Tiffany and husband Shane Switzer of Cuba, Missouri, Tabatha and husband AJ Harmon of Cuba, Missouri, Cody Cunningham of Cuba, Missouri, Jennifer Cunningham of Cuba, Missouri, Cora and husband David Bauer of St. James, Missouri, Matt Quinton of Ozark, Missouri, Kaitlyn Quinton of Rolla, Missouri, Jeremy Quinton and fiancˇ Alex of Fulton, Missouri, Jessie and husband Eric McCarthy of Rolla, Missouri, Dylan Livesay of Jacksonville, Florida, Kalia Noonan of Springfield, Missouri, Mikenna Brill of Cuba, Missouri, Nick and wife Melyssa Warren of Houston, Texas, Jennifer Jones of Chillicothe, Missouri, Esten and wife Ashley Callahan of Cuba, Missouri, Jonathon Jones of Cuba, Missouri and Jessie Callahan of Illinois; 18 great-grandchildren, Allie, Charlet, Sammy, Dylan, Lilly, Abrien, Chaise, Caedon, Rylan, Abby, Christopher, Ryan, Maison, Konnor, Aiden, Brayden, Sophia, Emma and two more on the way, Madison and Nick III; sister, Jackie "Toot" and husband Harold "Smitty" Smith of Steelville, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Livesay of Steelville, Missouri and Carol Callahan of Cuba, Missouri; brothers-in-law, David and wife Bonnie Callahan of Cuba, Missouri and Eugene and wife Shady Callahan of Rolla, Missouri; best friend, Lonnie Chandler; relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the Mizell Funeral Home with Bro. John Ripley and Bro. Gene Whitaker officiating. Special music by Dave Callahan was "Amazing Grace," "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and "Go Rest High on that Mountain." Pallbearers were Mike Livesay, Rick Livesay, Matt Quinton, Jeremy Quinton, Esten Callahan, Johnny Jones, Nick Warren and Jim Smith. Interment, prayers and full military honors followed at the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Pamela Jean Pinney Pamela Jean Pinney of Columbia, Missouri was born on August 6, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri to Ralph Kenneth and Edna Lucille (Harman) Pratt and passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the age of 54 years. She was married on October 13, 2001 in Columbia, Missouri to Harold Pinney. She worked as an occupational therapist for several different healthcare organizations. Her joy and passion was to share the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ in a fun and attractive way. She was gifted in helping people resolve issues in their life that hindered them from reaching their full potential. They saw Jesus as the "answer" in her words and actions. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Pratt. She is survived by her husband, Harold Pinney; five children, Amy Pinney of Milledgeville, Georgia, Janna Alkire (Tyler) of Blue Springs, Missouri, Ashley Mayer (Dustin) of Dexter, Missouri, John Marshall of Steelville, Missouri and Justin Stillson (Carly) of Kansas City, Missouri; mother, Edna Pratt of Steelville, Missouri; one sister, Patricia Pratt of Columbia, Missouri; six grand- children; two great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Sunday, October 29, 2017 from 3-5 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, Missouri. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2017 at the Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Memorial Funeral Home, Columbia, Missouri. Cynthia Brown Rohrer Cynthia Brown Rohrer of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Palmyra, Missouri, was born December 26, 1949 in Hannibal, Missouri to Charles Franklin and Eleanor Griffith Brown and passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the age of 67 years. She married J.D. Rohrer on June 28, 2014. Cynthia was a graduate of the University of Missouri Columbia where she was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. She later earned her Master's Degree. Professionally she began her career as a school teacher and later worked in Healthcare Administration Management for many years. Cynthia was a longtime Board Member of M.G.M.A., a National Healthcare Management organization. After leaving healthcare, Cynthia became a very successful entrepreneur and business owner in St. Louis, Missouri, winning various awards including the Small Business Administration's Missouri Small Business Team of the Year, where she was honored at The White House. She was also a recipient of the Top 50 Women Business Owners Award. She was a member of the National Association of Woman Business Owners and an active member of P.E.O. Her business supported various non-profit organizations through the years and she was very involved with the Alzheimer's Association and the Saint Louis University Mentor Program. She was a talented pianist and often played for family at Christmas. Cynthia's four poodles, Chloe, Mimi, Monique and Mocha were part of her extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Eleanor Brown. She is survived by her husband, J.D. Rohrer; one stepson, Dr. Samuel Richard Rohrer (Alicia) of Atlanta, Georgia; two brothers, Charles "Brownie" Brown II (Ann) of Osage Beach, Missouri and James "Jim" Brown (Michelle) of Palmyra, Missouri; three nieces, Chris Germann (Jeff) of St. Louis, Missouri, Lindsey Sells (Scotty) of Columbia, Missouri and Courtney Garavaglia (Matt) of St. Louis, Missouri; one nephew, Tav Brown of Hannibal, Missouri; five great nieces and nephews, Paige Sells, Parker Germann, Thatcher Sells, Olivia Garavaglia and Brody Garavaglia; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 9-10 a.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, Missouri. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra, Missouri. Pallbearers were Jeff Germann, Matt Garavaglia, Scotty Sells, Tav Brown, Dr. Samuel Richard Rohrer and Brad Speak. Arrangements under the direction of the Lewis Brothers Funeral Home in Palmyra, Missouri. Lloyd "Bud" Herman Russell Jr. Lloyd "Bud" Herman Russell Jr. of Davisville, Missouri was born August 23, 1942 in Knob Lick, Missouri to Lloyd Herman Sr. and Bessie Kinney Russell and passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 13 days. On December 24, 1961 in Coffman, Missouri he married Janice Faye Richey. Bud was employed at Doe Run after 30 plus years retiring in 2004. He was a member of the Cherryville First Baptist Church. Throughout the years, Bud always enjoyed fishing and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Sr. and Bessie Russell; wife, Janice Russell; one sister, Ruth LaChance; and one sister-in-law, Alma Griffith. He is survived by his two sons, Steven Russell and wife Barb of Viburnum, Missouri and Scott Russell and wife Barb of Cherryville, Missouri; two daughters, Sandy Mounce and husband Brent of Boss, Missouri and Mandy Davis and husband Brad of Viburnum, Missouri; six grandchildren, Bethany, Latisha, Dillyn and Raelynn Russell, Kasie Mounce and Kelci Faulkner and husband Andrew; step-grandson, Nick Hedrick and wife Kristy; two great-grandchildren, Karson and Aubrey; brother-in-law, Darrell LaChance of Fredericktown, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Smith of Farmington, Missouri, Virginia House and Sylvia Mayberry of Perryville, Missouri and Wanda Pirtle of Clinton, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Special music of "I Won"t Have to cross Jordan Alone" and "Take Me in your Life Boat" was played. Committal prayer and interment were in the Cherryville First Baptist Church Cemetery, Cherryville, Missouri. Casket bearers were Nick Hedrick, Dillyn Russell, Mark LaChance, Andrew Faulkner, Drew LaChance and Brent Mounce. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Virgil "Butch" Lee Walker Virgil "Butch" Lee Walker of Sullivan, Missouri was born on June 4, 1950 to Albert Ray and Ethel Francis (Thompson) Walker in Washington, Missouri and passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the age of 67 years. "Butch" was his nickname and what most of his friends and family called him. He married Rosemary McCallister on July 6, 1968. Butch was employed by Brown Shoe for over 20 years, Pea Ridge Mine as a custodian and Meramec Caverns as a security guard. What he really enjoyed doing was logging, cutting wood and just being out in the woods. Butch was a guitar player and as a young man played in his own band. He really liked to play and sing for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also, in his young days he liked to race cars and watch scary movies with Rosemary. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Walker; parents, Albert and Ethel (Thompson) Walker; two sisters, Virginia Schieble and Darlene Estel; and a half brother, Bill Hammon. He is survived by his five children, Tina Osborne of Piedmont, Missouri, Steven Walker of Potosi, Missouri, Tammy Walker and companion Bill Davis of Potosi, Missouri, Tonya Reed and husband Steve of Bourbon, Missouri and Amanda Perfetti and husband Nick of Sullivan, Missouri; 16 grandchildren, Billy Osborne Jr., Jennifer Osborne, Tiffany Reed, Dylan Osborne, Patrick Reed, Kayla Walker, Felicia Reed, Jasmine Davis, Steven Walker, Constance Davis, Amber Acosta, Brianna Davis, Jacob Walker, Justin Reed and Nicole and Helena Perfetti; six great-grandchildren, Brooklynn and Lochlyn Zook Joseph Walker, Katalina Osborne, Kamden Bray and Layla Osborne; one brother, Robert Walker and wife Bonnie of Stanton, Missouri; one sister, Mary Jane Korman of Washington, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Cremation followed. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Lawrence Edward Ware Lawrence Edward Ware of Bourbon, Missouri was born on Friday, December 30, 1949 in Cuba, Missouri to Estel Raymond and Rosella Marie (Chapman) Ware and passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the age of 67 years. Lawrence honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from June 18, 1969 till March 22, 1972. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device. After the service, Lawrence went to work for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and he retired from there after 30 years. He could be found every morning at the Circle "N", as he planned out his day. He believed in helping others, keeping everything in its place and looking nice. He was a member of the Bourbon A.L. Post #81. He was preceded in death by his parents, Estel and Rosella Marie Ware; and one brother, Robert "Bob" Ware. He is survived by his son, Daniel and wife Anna Ware of Bourbon, Missouri; three grandchildren, Ethan Protte, Izabell Ware and Daniel Lawrence Ware; three sisters, Berniece and husband Dale Quinton of West Fork, Arkansas, Elaine Steuernagel of Bourbon, Missouri and Kathy and husband Dave Lapp of Sarasota, Florida; one brother, Leonard and wife Tammy Ware of Bourbon, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Interment, prayers and full military honors followed at the Delhi Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Mary Lea Ware Mary Lea (Sneed) Ware of Cuba, Missouri was born May 9, 1937 to Jessie and Alma McKinnon and passed away November 10, 2017 at the age of 80 years. Mary worked for Dixon Public Schools for over 30 years. She loved to quilt and sew and bake for her family. She married William Raymond Sneed on October 4, 1956. He preceded her in death. She then met and married Charles D. Ware on April 26, 2002 in Rolla, Missouri. They were married for 15 years. She is survived by her husband, Charles Ware; daughter, Debbie Hickman; son, Dewayne Sneed of Columbia, Missouri; one step-son, Larry Ware; three step-daughers, Sherry Ware, Amey Ware and JoAnn Miles, all of Cuba, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Trisha Sneed, Luke Hickam of Columbia, Missouri, Arthur Kreienkamp, Catherine Kreienkamp, Kolleen Kreienkamp, Ashley Mesger, Mikayla Avery, Brianna and Brandon Fanchi, all of Cuba, Missouri; three great- grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Denton of Rolla, Missouri, Vivian Rowe of Boonville, Missouri, Kathy Addington of Birmingham, Alabama and Beverly Wilson of St. Louis, Missouri; one brother, Rick McKinnon of Rolla, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Graveside service was held Monday, November 13, 2017 at the Kenner Cemetery near Hayden, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Parker-Millard Funeral Services in Columbia, Missouri. Robert Thomas Watson Robert Thomas Watson of St. James, Missouri was born on April 10, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert Edward and Laurel Bradley Watson.passed away on November 1, 2017 at the age of 71 years, 6 months and 22 days. He was a free spirited person. He was a laborer all his life. He loved rock and roll music and loved to ride motorcycles. Robert was in the Hard Core Ministries for many years and worked at the Walmart D.C. He conducted CCW classes for many years and participated in the foster kids program and had over 60 children through his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Laurel Watson; and one brother, Michael Watson. He is survived by his wife of the home, Myrtle Marie Pankey Watson; sons, Robert E. Watson of Byrns Mills, Missouri, Benjamin Watson of Ellicottivie, New York, Jamey Bunton of Mt. View, Missouri, Jason Bunton of Edgar Springs, Missouri and James Stanley of St. Louis, Missouri; daughters, Cindy Mazzacone of Titusville, Florida and Jessica Donnelly of St. James, Missouri; brothers, Jack Watson of Carlyle, Illinois and Rick Watson of St. Clair, Missouri; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Frank Brooks officiating. A melody of Pink Floyd music were played for his service. A continuation of celebration was at the Watson Garage where many good times were had. Burial will be in Sturgus, South Dakota at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. http://www.threeriverspublishing.com/ ************************************************ Copyright. 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