Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week updated November 16, 2006



Allen Forest Beel

Allen Forest Beel of Owensville, Missouri, was born on 
Thursday, April 4, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri to Harold Beel and 
Nellie Allen Beel. He passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 
8, 2006 at the age of 66 years, 7 months and 4 days.
Allen served his country honorably in the United States 
Marine Corp. He later worked in appliance repair until his 
retirement. He was fascinated in flying his airplane, hobby farming, 
spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who were 
his pride and joy.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Beel.
He is survived by his companion, Blanch Lane of 
Owensville, Missouri; children, Christine Hall of Cedar Hill, 
Missouri, Terry Jahnsen and husband Kurt of Owensville, Missouri, 
David Beel and wife Krista of Steelville, Missouri, Daniel Beel and 
wife Tracy of DeSoto, Missouri and Earl Beel of the home.
Step sons, Raney Lane and wife Beth of Ft. Mitchell, 
Alabama and Marcos Lane and wife Violet of LeMars, Iowa; mother, 
Nellie Beel of DeSoto, Missouri; brothers, Cedar Beel and wife Jean 
of Defiance, Missouri, William Beel and wife Vivian of Arnold, 
Missouri; sister, Linda Hunter and husband Dale of DeSoto, Missouri; 
mother-in-law, Lockie Love of Rolla, Missouri; brother-in-law, Roy 
Love of Vichy, Missouri; 15 grandchildren, one great grandchild; 
nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Visitation was Friday, November 10, 2006 from 6-9 p.m. 
at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, 
Missouri on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. with Dr. 
Woodrow Martin officiating.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson 
Funeral Home.


Anna Jane Beers

Anna Jane Beers, 102 years, 4 months and 6 days, passed 
away Friday, November 10, 2006 at the New Haven Care Center in New 
Haven. She was born Monday, July 4, 1904 in Ishmael (Washington 
County) Missouri, the daughter of Samuel and Lula (Martin) 
Breakfield.
She was united in marriage to Raymond Gillam, then later 
to Arthur Midgett who died in 1948. She then married Webb Everett 
Beers in 1949 and he preceded her in death in 1991.
Anna enjoyed her home and being near her children and 
many grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved 
her.
She was preceded in death by five sons, Raymond Gillam, 
Kenneth Midgett, Samuel Midgett, Lonie Midgett, Nara Midgett; one 
son-in-law, Ernest Breakfield; one infant brother, Ralph and six 
sisters and brothers-in-law, Ollie Laramore and husband Ray, Lonnie 
Gillam and husband Floyd, Ida Gillam and husband Rue, Mabel Setzer 
and husband, Eva Smith and husband Willard and Zelma Mills and 
husband Jim.
Those left to mourn her passing are two sons, William O. 
Midgett and wife Anna June of DeSoto, Missouri and Ellis E. Midgett 
and wife Lillian of DeSoto, Missouri; one daughter, Hazel (Midgett) 
Breakfield of Berger, Missouri and two sisters, Sylvia Halbrook and 
husband James of Fredericktown, Missouri and Cleo Halbrook of 
DeSoto, Missouri; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 26 great 
great grandchildren and one great great great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 12, 2006 in 
the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating.
Special music of "Amazing Grace," "Lily of the Valley," 
and "Precious Memories" were sung by Bob and Carol Coleman.
Serving as casket bearers were J.B. Grimes, Dennis 
Midgett, Denise Luther, Douglas Midgett, Richard Midgett, David 
Midgett and Robert Wayne Midgett with committal prayers and burial 
in the Shoal Creek Cemetery.
The family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri.  


Harry Carey

Harry Carey of Owensville, Missouri, passed away 
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at the age of 88.
Harry was born January 28, 1919 to the late James and 
Bertha Moss Carey at Spring Bluff. On March 22, 1939 he was united 
in marriage to Alma Mae Flannigan in Union, Missouri. He and Alma 
made their home in Sullivan until 1991 when they moved to 
Owensville, Missouri. He was a member of the Saint Anthony Catholic 
church in Sullivan, Missouri.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by one 
son, Harry Eugene Carey; two brothers, Leo and Paul Carey and a 
sister, Mary Ann Carey.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Carey of Owensville, 
Missouri; two sons, Phillip Carey and friend, Carol, of Cuba, 
Missouri and Gregory Carey of Owensville; a daughter, Bertha Hinson 
and husband, Jerry, of Owensville; daughter-in-law, Margie Carey of 
Cuba, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a great 
great grandson.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 27, 2006 from 
the chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Father Patrick 
Day officiating.
Interment was in the Cave Spring Cemetery.


Lindell "Spinny" Cottrell

Lindell "Spinny" Cottrell, passed away Wednesday, 
November 8, 2006 at Harry S Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, 
Missouri at the age of 87 years, 6 months and 25 days. He was born 
on Sunday, April 13, 1919 in Dillard, Missouri, the son of Charles 
and Mintie Beckham Cottrell.
Spinny had served in the U.S. Army during World War II 
from November 18, 1943 to December 1, 1945. He was wounded at the 
Battle of Bulge and had received two bronze stars. He spent his 
lifetime farming and other odd jobs in the Dillard community. He 
loved music, especially playing his violin with others. For the last 
seven years Spinny made his home at the Missouri Veteran's Home in 
St. James, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Leland 
Cottrell; two sisters, Mildred Cottrell and Maude Sellers; and one 
nephew, Kenneth Cottrell.
Spinny is survived by one niece, Helen Ruth Raulston and 
husband Larry of St. Louis, Missouri; two nephews, Jerry Cottrell 
and wife Doris of Dillard, Missouri and Delbert Cottrell and wife 
Dorothy of Indiana; many cousins and other family friends.
Military funeral rites were held Friday evening by the 
Davisville American Legion Post 601. Funeral services for Spinny 
Cottrell were held Saturday, November 11, 2006 in the 
Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. Elmer Turnbough officiating.
Special music by the Country Rebels, Kathy Summers on 
violin and Stanley O'Neal on guitar played "Amazing Grace," "He 
Washed My Eyes with Tears," and "When They Ring Those Golden Bells 
For Me."
Serving as casket bearers were Jerry, Jim and Bob 
Cottrell, Dan Halbert, Tony Abney and Lloyd Setzer with committal 
prayers and burial in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Full military honors 
were given at the cemetery by the U.S. Army.
The family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri.


Kenneth Ray Eplin

Kenneth Ray Eplin of Cook Station, Missouri passed away 
Friday, November 3, 2006 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, 
Missouri. He was born Saturday, February 25, 1956 in West Virginia, 
the son of Donald and Opal Whitman Eplin.
He married Helen Coplin on August 29, 1992 in St. Louis, 
Missouri.
Kenneth had worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed his 
large family of step children, nieces and nephews and many family 
friends.
He was preceded in death by one step daughter, Christina 
Elliott; one brother, Lanny Eplin; and four sisters, Evelyn, 
Lillian, Helen and Edith.
Those left to mourn his passing are his wife, Helen, of 
the home in Cook Station, Missouri; one step son, Robert Elliott and 
wife Bobbie of Alton, Missouri; two step daughters, Ginger Gazaway 
and husband George of Alton, Missouri and Robin Elliott of High 
Ridge, Missouri; two brothers, Gene Eplin of Imperial, Missouri and 
Danny Elpin of Cook Station, Missouri; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Kenneth Eplin were Monday, November 
6, 2006 in the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Wendy McKinney 
officiating. Special music of "It's so Hard to Say Goodbye to 
Yesterday" and "I Can Only Imagine" were played.
Serving as casket bearers were Lu Canas, Leonard Eplin, 
Donald Eplin, Jr., Danny Bedwell, Robert Elliott and Dave Norman 
with burial and committal prayers in the Skaggs Cemetery.
The family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri.


Jewel Burton Hendrix

Jewel Burton Hendrix of Farmington, Missouri was born 
on Sunday, May 13, 1923 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Herbert Hendrix and 
Francis Moutray Hendrix and passed away Thursday, November 9, 2006 
at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 27 days.
Jewel served his country honorably in the United States 
Navy and later was a former member of the American Legion in Iowa 
and St. Louis, Missouri.
He married Gladine Turner in St. Louis Missouri on July 
27, 1951. Jewel was president and co-owner of Mound Tool Co. in 
Crestwood, Missouri for several years. His hobbies were hunting, 
fishing, golfing and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, 
Arthur Hendrix and wife Lida and Stanley Hendrix; one sister, 
Roberta White and husband Ray; brothers-in-law, Gene Lovan, Noel 
Light, Ruben Cash, Leroy Huffstutler, John Turner, Carolyn Kinder 
and husband William and Paul Turner.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife, 
Gladine of the home; sister, Artie Lovan of Ellisville, Missouri; 
brother-in-law, Joe (Wyanette) Turner of St. Louis County; 
sisters-in-law, Ruth Hendrix of Steelville, Missouri, Maxine Light 
of Grand Junction, Michigan, Della Cash of Dove Creek, Colorado, 
Pauline Huffstutler of Middle Brook, Missouri, Loretta (Bob) Dempsey 
of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Carol (Don) Williams and Velda Turner, all 
of Ironton, Missouri Carol Turner of Fredericktown, Missouri and Tom 
Kitchell of Graniteville, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins and 
many friends.
Visitation was Saturday, November 11, 2006 from 4-8 p.m. 
at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 2 p.m. 
at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar 
Hutson officiating.
Burial was in the Moutray Cemetery, Steelville, 
Missouri.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson 
Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.


Bobbie Keeney

Bobbie Glen Keeney, 76, of Owensville, Missouri, passed 
away Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at his home.
Bobbie was born in Summerfled, Missouri on July 22, 1930 
to Boyd and Ruby Strain Keeney. On February 7, 1959, he married Mary 
Glandon at Pilot Knob Baptist Church. He worked at the Chrysler in 
Fenton, Missouri.
Preceding him in death were his father, Boyd Keeney; 
father-in-law, Fred Glandon; daughter, Mary Keeney; sister, Iris 
Southard and brother, Narvin Keeney.
His is survived by his wife, Mary Glandon Keeney; mother 
Edrie Keeney of Belle, Missouri; mother-in-law, Mary Glandon of 
Owensville, Missouri; children, Bobbie Keeney and wife Pam, Tina 
Wells and husband Eric, all of Owensville, Missouri; Steve Keeney 
and wife Tina of Cuba, Missouri and Linda Keeney of Overland, 
Missouri.
Grandchildren, Jacob Keeney and wife Jodi and Heath and 
Jodi Keeney, all of Owensville, Missouri; Kelsey, Ethan and Nathan 
Keeney of Cuba, Missouri; Kaitlin, Kody and Kaylee Wells of 
Owensville, Missouri.
Great grandchildren, Courtney and Hailey Keeney of 
Owensville, Missouri; brothers, Keith Keeney and wife Rose and Gary 
Keeney and wife Caroline, all of Belle, Missouri; sisters, Karen 
Fogelbach and husband Mike of Beaufort, Missouri and Harriett Allen 
of Morrilton, Arkansas; brother-in-law, Glen Southard of High Gate, 
Missouri and sister-in-law, Roni Keeney of Pahrump, Nevada.
Graveside services were held Thursday, November 2, 2006 
at Countryside Memorial Gardens, Owensville, Missouri with Chaplain 
Michelle Byler officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of the 
Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville, Missouri.


Forrest Dale Nagle

Forrest Dale Nagle was born Thursday, July 25, 1929 in 
Jennings, Missouri, the son of William Charles and Anna Fox Nagle 
and passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2006 at Missouri Baptist 
Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 
10 days.
He had been a teamster truck driver in St. Louis, 
Missouri and had retired in 1991.
He was married to Margie Martin who died June 8, 1990. 
He married Dorothy Isgriggs who survives of the home in Steelville, 
Missouri.
He is also survived by five brothers, Richard Nagle of 
St. Peters, Missouri, Dennis Nagle and wife Brenda of Steelville, 
Missouri, David Nagle and wife Barb of Steelville, Missouri, Charles 
Nagle and wife Mary of O'Fallon, Missouri, William Nagle and wife 
Pauline of Florissant, Missouri; two sisters, Anna Marie Canania and 
husband Tony of St. Louis, Missouri and Mary Bowman and husband Bob 
of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Henry Isgriggs and 
wife Alice of Steelville, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Nancy 
Isgriggs of Cuba, Missouri and Irene Harris of Steelville, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank Nagle, 
John Nagle and James Nagle; three sisters, Wilma Decker and husband 
Jim, Betty Martin and husband Hack, and Dolores Sanders and husband 
Bud; three brothers-in-law, Charles, Clarence and Leroy Isgriggs; 
and one sister-in-law, Leona Isgriggs.
Memorial services for Forrest Nagle were held Saturday, 
November 11, 2006 in the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. 
Jerry Beers officiating. Special recorded music by Heck Sanders on 
the fiddle was played as well as "Whenever You Come Around." Burial 
in the Schwieder Cemetery.
The family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri. 


Jefferson Leroy Petty

Jefferson Leroy Petty of Imperial, Missouri was born 
Wednesday, November 9, 1927 in Wesco, Missouri to Thomas Jefferson 
Petty and Myrtle Anna Greenwalt Petty. He passed away at his home on 
Thursday, November 2, 2006 at the age of 78 years, 11 months and 24 
days.
Jefferson served his country honorably in the United 
State Coast Guard during WWII. He later became a truck driver 
retiring from Holmes Freight Lines in St. Louis, Missouri and was a 
member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters #600. He also 
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Arnold, Missouri.
His hobbies were bowling, playing pool and computer 
games.
Jefferson married Kimberly Ann Walter in Hillsboro, 
Missouri on September 29, 2000.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Anna 
Michael, Beulah Carter and Myrna Parret; brothers, Bill Petty, Earl 
Petty, Richard Petty and an infant twin brother.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife, 
Kimberly of the home; children, Gary L. Petty and wife Lisa of Troy, 
Illinois and Karen L. Courry and husband Mark of Arnold, Missouri; 
grandchildren, Justin Lee Petty, Alicia Marie Petty, Krystle Lea 
Courry and Nichole Kathryn Courry; step grandchildren, Michael 
Koeninger and Matthew Koeninger; nieces, nephews, cousins and many 
friends.
Visitation was held Tuesday, November 7, 2006 from 9-11 
a.m. at Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 11 
a.m. at Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar 
Hutson officiating. Burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 
St. Louis, Missouri with full military honors.
All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral 
Home, Steelville, Missouri.


Clara Bell Shockley

Clara Bell Shockley was born Friday, February 1, 1907 in 
Boxeville, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Hallie (Betts) 
Hagler. She passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at the age of 99 
years, 9 months and 6 days.
She was united in marriage to Earl Melvin Shockley on 
December 20, 1924 in Granite City, Illinois. Earl passed away on 
October 28, 1991.
Clara was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, 
sister and friend. She had attended the Pleasant Hill Baptist 
Church.
She was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Gene Brand; 
five brothers, Albert, Herbert, Clarence, Gene and Harry Hagler; and 
three sisters, Lavonne Milken, Naomi Hagler and Mabel Hagler.
Those left to mourn her passing are two sons, Wayne 
Melvin Shockley and wife Mary of Granite City, Illinois and Harold 
Earl Shockley and wife Jeannie of Lillian, Alabama; two daughters, 
Gladys Louise Jamerson and husband Harvey of Granite City, Illinois 
and Thelma Pearl Brand of Steelville, Missouri; 15 grandchildren; 22 
great grandchildren and 29 great great grandchildren; and special 
person, Kevin Gibbs, who Clara babysat for and considered him as a 
family member.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 10, 2006 in 
the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. 
Special music of "Peace in the Valley," "In the Garden," and 
"Precious Lord Take My Hand" were played.
Committal prayers and burial in the Steelville Cemetery. 
Serving as casket bearers were Russell Brand, Rodney Brand, John 
Adams, Aaron Adams, Billy Leach and Wesley Leach. Honorary casket 
bearers was Kevin Gibbs.
The family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri.   


Maxine Lavone Stricklin

Maxine Lavone Stricklin nee Fleischman of Steelville, 
Missouri was born on Thursday, May 7, 1942 to John Fleischman and 
Agnes Marie O'Banion Fleischman. She passed away on Monday, November 
6, 2006 at Rolla Manor Care Center at the age of 64 years, 5 months 
and 30 days.
She married Berlin Eugene Stricklin in Rolla, Missouri 
on May 8, 1956 and to this union five children were born. Maxine 
enjoyed crocheting, raising flowers, taking pictures, and most of 
all spending time with her family whom she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and stepmother 
Creo Fleischman who raised her.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are her children, 
Timothy Sticklin and wife Katie, Tony Stricklin, of Steelville, 
Missouri, Terry Mangum and son Harold Mangum Jr. of Panama City, 
Florida, Theresa Hatley and husband Paul of N. Hollywood, 
California, and Tina Stricklin of Berryman, Missouri; companion Paul 
Stricklin of Steelville, Missouri.
Mother-in-law, Rosie Calder of Rolla, Missouri;  
brother, Carl Fleischman and wife Cheryl of Rolla, Missouri; 
brothers and sisters-in-law, Alberta (Jim) Lynch of Venice, 
California, Ruby (Benny) Garton of Apple Valley, California, Janet 
(Roy) Vriese of Las Vegas, Nevada, Velma Plementosh of Myrtle Beach, 
South Carolina, Ronnie Stricklin of Steelville, Missouri, Donnie 
(Mary) Stricklin of Cherryville, Missouri, Jim Stricklin of 
Cherryville, Missouri, Gene (Brenda) Blocker of Lemoore, California 
and Jerry (Lisa) Stricklin of Edgar Springs, Missouri.
Grandchildren, Drew, Kayla and Kendra Tittsworth, Leah 
Michelle Jean Hatley, Travis Stricklin, Harold Mangum Jr., and 
Monique Marie Jannings; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, November 8, 2006 from 5-8 p.m. 
at Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 11 
a.m. at Hutson Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Beers of Steelville 
First Assembly of God Church officiating.
Burial at Neals Creek Cemetery, Bixby, Missouri.
All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral 
Home, Steelville, Missouri. 


Jacqueline "Jackie" Watson

Jacqueline "Jackie" Watson, age 72, of Florissant, 
Missouri, formerly of Steelville, Missouri, passed away Friday, 
November 3, 2006 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, 
Missouri. She was born on Sunday, October 21, 1943 in Cincinnati, 
Ohio, the daughter of Melvin D. and Jeanette (Quinn) Joyce.
Jackie was united in marriage to James "Jim" Watson in 
1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jim passed away on April 11, 2006 after 48 
years of marriage.
She worked as a registered nurse in the St. Louis area. 
She was a former member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church of 
Steelville, Missouri.
Those left to mourn her passing are three daughters, 
Jeanette McDonald of Wisconsin, Jennifer Foust of Bridgeton, 
Missouri and Julia Watson of St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Jo Ann 
Canada of St. Louis, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; and two great 
grandchildren.
Visitation was held Wednesday, November 8 at the 
Britton-Bennett Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Graveside 
services were held Thursday, November 9, 2006 at the Steelville 
Cemetery with Father James Finder officiating.
The family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri.



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