Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of November 20, 2019 Victoria "Vickie" Jean Bizzle Victoria "Vickie" Jean Bizzle of Sullivan, Missouri was born on June 27, 1953 in Sullivan, Missouri to James D. and Shirley (Essmeyer) Mozingo and passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the age of 66 years. Vickie was raised in Sullivan, Missouri and attended school here. She was in the graduating Class of 1971. Vickie was raised by her step dad, Dale Blankenship. She married Carl Bizzle. Vickie was employed as a custodian for the Sullivan High School for the past 27 years. She loved the children at the school and just recently retired in July 2019. Her grandson, Drake, was her special boy. She was known to many as "Ma Vic." Vickie was a lover of Pug dogs. Her two favorite dogs were Cutie Pie and most recently, Maci. She was preceded in death by two sons, Brad Bizzle and Shannon Bizzle; one brother, Russell Blankenship; father, James Mozingo; grandmother, Mary McMillan; step dad, Noel Goodman; and beloved dog, Cutie Pie. She is survived by her daughters, Angela Bizzle and Melissa Martin, both of Sullivan, Missouri; her mother, Shirley (Essmeyer) Goodman of Sullivan, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Melinda Bizzle of Sullivan, Missouri, Bradley Bizzle of Washington, Missouri, Brianna Studdard of Clovis, New Mexico, Victoria Studdard of Sullivan, Missouri, Shannon Dixon of Sullivan, Missouri, Michala Martin of Denver, Colorado, Makenzie Martin and Drake Martin, both of Sullivan, Missouri; one great-grandchild, Avery Bizzle; her father, Dale Blankenship of Sullivan, Missouri; two brothers, Mike Blankenship of Bourbon, Missouri and Robert Carey of Sullivan, Missouri; one sister, Debbie Goodman of Sullivan, Missouri; nephew, Russ Carey and wife Jessi and their children Jackson, Aiden and Austin, all o f Sullivan, Missouri; her beloved Pug, Maci; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4:30-8 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Tina Lawrence officiating. Interment followed in the Cave Spring Cemetery in Sullivan, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan, Missouri. Daniel Robert Carbaugh Daniel Robert Carbaugh of Steelville, Missouri was born May 24, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri to Arthur and Mary Margaret Kern Lippert and passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 15 days. Later on he was raised by his mother and stepfather, Curtis Carbaugh. On December 6, 1980 in Union, Missouri Daniel married Connie Pyatt. Daniel was employed in maintenance at different schools in the local area. He always enjoyed playing football during high school and watching it on TV along with baseball. Throughout the years, he also enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors and bowling. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister-in-law, Deborah Reiger. He is survived by his wife of almost 39 years, Connie Carbaugh of Steelville, Missouri; one son, Daniel (companion Jennifer Borage) Carbaugh of St. Louis, Missouri; one brother, Rich (Cathy) Carbaugh of Granbury, Texas; two sisters, Diana (Charlie) Brown and Julie Lippert, all of St. Louis, Missouri; sister-in-law, Kimberly Pyatt of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Darrell Nichols officiating. Special music of "One Day at a Time" and "Go Rest High" was played. Committal prayer and interment were in the Martin-Trask Cemetery in Cherryville, Missouri. Casket bearers were Dan Carbaugh, Mike Kramer, Terry English, Calaeb Scott, Matt Knight, Danny Pyatt and Rick Runyon. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Sherri D. Dillard Sherri D. Dillard of Sullivan, Missouri, formerly of St. James, Missouri was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 10, 1964 to John and Gloria Moehlmann Dillard and passed away November 14, 2019 at the age of 55 years. After high school Sherri attended and graduated from Sanford Business College. Sherri loved the outdoors and especially t he Great Smokey Mountains. She traveled to the Smokey's for many years even after her health was not good she and her father would go and Sherri would schedule dialysis at a facility in the mountains. For many years she worked in the kitchen at Dierbergs in St. Louis, Missouri and was always bringing home delicious treats for the family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gloria Moehlmann Dillard. She is survived by her father, John Dillard of Cuba, Missouri; brothers, Richard Moehlmann and wife Peggy of Imperial, Missouri, Darrell Dillard and wife Pamela of Bourbon, Missouri and David Dillard and wife Delisa of Desoto, Missouri; along with nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephew. Thomas Moehlmann and wife Jennifer, Keith Moehlmann and wife Jennifer and their children A.J. and Penelope and Sarah Hoehlmann; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Douglas Lane officiating. Burial was in the family plot at the St. James Cemetery with pallbearers being family and friends. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home of St. James, Missouri. Patricia M. Evans Patricia M. Evans (nee Hutchings) of Vichy, Missouri was born on Sunday, March 21, 1937 to Gentry Willard and Trula Esther Fryman Hutchings in Banner, Missouri and passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 82 years, 7 months and 23 days. Patricia married Odell Leland Evans on August 4, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri. Patricia was a homemaker most of her life but also had several jobs throughout her life such as a factory worker, a cook and a caregiver. Patricia was very talented, she played the guitar and piano by ear and loved music. She was very crafty. She enjoyed baking, painting, ceramics, crocheting and sewing. She made her daughter's clothes and kept them looking nice. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gentry Willard Hutchings and Trula Esther Hutchings; husband, Odell Leland Evans; parents-in-law, Roy and Edna Evans; sisters, Wanda Hawkins, Lorene Ogzwalla and Charlene Amburgy; brother, Rick Hutchings; brothers-in-law, Lavern Evans, Olin Evans and Darald Evans; son-in-law, Kenny Jackson; and infant grandson, David Timothy Evans. She is survived by her daughters, Pam Jackson of Desloge, Missouri, Beverly (Dean) Morris of Pevely, Missouri and Debbie Patrick of Vichy, Missouri; ex son-in-law, Brian Patrick of House Springs, Missouri; siblings, Geraldine (Jerry) King and Betty (Curt) Lefler, both of Berryman, Missouri, Donna Tittsworth, Sonny (Mary) Hutchings and Edward (Sandy) Robertson, all of Steelville, Missouri and Jess Evans of Effingham, Illinois; sisters-in-law, Marilyn (Dale) Benson of St. James, Missouri, Glenna Dicus of Desloge, Missouri, Mattie Evans of Potosi, Missouri, Pat Evans of Festus, Missouri and Karen Hutchings of Cuba, Missouri; 12 grandchildren, Deanna (Paul), Brenda (Chuck), Patricia, Peter, Isabel, Charlie (Melissa), Odell (April), Melissa, Sonya, Susan, Diane (Patrick) and Crystal; 15 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; other relatives and friends. Visitation were held from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. with Bro. Charles Jackson officiating. Burial was at the Shoal Creek Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Michael R. Ferguson Michael R. Ferguson of Cuba, Missouri was born Thursday, May 28, 1970 at Cabell County, West Virginia to James R. and Virginia L. Sayer Ferguson and passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at the age of 49 years. Michael was employed at LSC Communications in Owensville, Missouri for nearly 20 years. He never complained about working 7 p.m. until 7 a.m., seven days a week. The few hours a day, that he wasn't at work, he enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinal baseball, Washington Redskins football and college basketball. Mike's favorite pastime was eating. He loved food. He would check with the family and see who was cooking what or he wanted to go out to eat. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia L. Sansoucie. He is survived by his dad, Howard Sansoucie of Cuba, Missouri; father, James R. Ferguson of Texas; two brothers, Roger and wife Debbie Adkins of Delaware and James and wife Gena Ferguson of Cuba, Missouri; sister, Virginia Sancousie of Leasburg, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Prayers and interment followed at the Meramec Hills Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Merlin Clifford Graff Merlin Clifford Graff of Cuba, Missouri was born on Friday, January 17, 1936 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Jacob Graff and Mabel Hiley Graff and passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 83 years, 9 months and 27 days. Merlin married Lucille Rose Fulliam on July 2, 1956 in Goldendale, Washington. Merlin worked many years on the railroad in the northwest United States. He later worked as an auto mechanic at several service stations. He attended Church of God and gave much to Billy Graham Association. He was a lover of animals and always took a stray in. He supported Wildlife Association and Jane Goodall Institute. His hobbies were fishing and shooting pool. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Mabel Graff; sons, Phillip and Paul Graff; brothers, Jacob, Raymond, Orville and Leo Graff; sisters, Evelyn Hussey and Marion Miller; sister-in-law, Bessie Copling; and brothers-in-law, Don Boyster, Paul (Carolyn) Fulliam, James and John Fulliam. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Fulliam Graff of Cuba, Missouri; son, Michael Graff of Union, Missouri; brother-in-law, Pastor Henry (Patsy) Copling of Cuba, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Louise Boyster of Kimberling City, Missouri and Bertha Davis of DeSoto, Missouri; special friend, Roger Knapp of Union, Missouri; grandchildren, Roger Lee Knapp of Union, Missouri and Jimmy Ray Knapp of Lebanon, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 2-3 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Henry Copling officiating. Burial was at the Lick Creek Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri. Pallbearers were Jack Scott, Matt Fulliam, David Hurst, Roger Lee and Jimmy Ray Knapp. Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Flora "Juanita" Harrison Flora "Juanita" Harrison, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of St. James, Missouri, was born in Rolla, Missouri on February 7, 1924 to Leonard Henry and Sarah Rebecca (Willson) Pilger and passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the age of 95 years. Juanita went to work at Rolla State Bank, which was later bought by Commerce Bank, where she worked her way up from a teller position to head of bookkeeping and balancing. After she retired she moved to Omaha, Nebraska to be with her son. She was a longtime member of the St. James Solid Rock Christian Church, she enjoyed playing cards and especially loved getting together with friends to play pinochle. In her later years, she found the world of online games, words with friends, became her new favorite. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Sarah Pilger. She is survived by her son, Dr. William L. Harrison of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Sarah Rebecca Marks and William Owen Harrison; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Randy Ridenhour officiating. Internment was at the St. James Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Joanna May LaChanae Joanna May LaChance of Sullivan, Missouri was born on November 4, 1925 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Earl and Libbie (Hubbard) Jinkerson and passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 94 years. She married Robert LaChance in 1953. They moved to Sullivan, Missouri in 1958 and built their home on East Street, where they lived the rest of their married life. After her children were grown, Joanna returned to school and completed her education. She worked as a dietician at the Sullivan Hospital for 10 years. She had many hobbies, including embroidery, sewing quilts, bingo and playing cards with friends. The family enjoyed many years of fishing and entertaining friends on the river at the family cabin. Joanna was an active member of the Sullivan Eagles, a charter member of the Sullivan VFW and a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Up until her passing, she still enjoyed playing bingo and taking day trips to gamble. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert LaChance; parents, Earl and Lillie Jinkerson; two brothers, Bob Jinkerson and Donald Jinkerson; two sisters, Peggy Hanson and June Wigger; and three sons-in-law, Donnie Harmon, Sherman Gann and Bill Splittorff. She is survived by three daughters, Rita Moon and husband Leroy of Sullivan, Missouri, Linda Gann of Pacific, Missouri and Mary Ann Splittorff of Bourbon, Missouri; four grandchildren, Donna LaPorte of Sullivan, Missouri, Rob Harmon and wife KayCee of Casper, Wyoming, Jodi Cloninger and husband Kevin of Chesterfield, Missouri and Lauren Gann of St. Louis, Missouri; six great grandchildren, Rebecca Guylon, Christopher LaPorte, Kimee Harmon, Melissa Harmon and Drew and Ryan Cloninger; five great great grandchildren, Kollin, Kyrstin, Kegan, Kylie and Brayden; other relatives and friends. Visitation as held from 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Interment followed in the Bourbon Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Sullivan, Missouri. Shawn Kelly McDonald Shawn Kelly McDonald of Rolla, Missouri was born December 4, 1971 in Rolla, Missouri to John S. and Wilma J. (Maxwell) Arthur and passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at the age of 47 years. Shawn was a 1990 graduate of Rolla High School. She began her working career at Walmart Store #101 at age 16 and worked there for 31 years. On October 2, 1993 Shawn married Tommie L. McDonald. Shawn was a member of the Rolla Church of Christ and was saved as a young teenager. She also served as the leader of the Young Riders 4-H group of Rolla, Missouri. Shawn loved to be on the farm. She enjoyed raising chickens, teaching children about agriculture and being a "show mom." Shawn's passion was children and cattle. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Tommie L. McDonald; her parents, John and Wilma Arthur; daughters, Emma Murphy and husband Tyler of Rolla, Missouri and Tommie McDonald of Rolla, Missouri; son, Jacob McDonald of Rolla, Missouri; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mac and Sharon McDonald of Rolla, Missouri; two sisters, Shannon Baker and husband Travis of Rolla, Missouri and Kim Parker and husband Wes of Rolla, Missouri; four brothers-in-law, Keith McDonald and wife Susie of Rolla, Missouri, Steve (Chris Bartle) Sturgeon of Rolla, Missouri, John Sturgeon and wife Jamie of Rolla, Missouri and Stan McDonald and wife Monique of Stow, Maine; sister-in-law, Darlene McDonald of Rolla, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Shawn's wishes were to be cremated and her ashes spread on the family farm. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Rolla Church of Christ in Rolla, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Rolla Church of Christ with Andy Cassidy officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Rolla Cremation and Memorial in Rolla, Missouri. Linda J. Talley Linda J. Talley (Ray) of Union, Missouri was born January 8, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the age of 60 years. On January 8, 1977 she married Jim Talley in Clayton, Missouri. Linda was very devoted to her husband and family. She is survived by her husband, Jim Talley Sr. of Union, Missouri; two children, Jim Talley II and wife Erica of Union, Missouri and Jamie Koch and husband Zeb of Union, Missouri; one brother, Pat Ray of Roby, Missouri; one sister, Valeria Geisler and husband Raymond of Leasburg, Missouri; five grandchildren, Edayla Talley, Jim Talley III, Ezekiel Koch, Lukas Koch and Jenna Koch; other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the Bethel Cemetery in Labadie, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of Midlawn Memorial Gardens in Union, Missouri. Frances L. Thomas Frances L. (nee Gibbs) Thomas of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Viburnum, Missouri, was born March 28, 1936 in Davisville, Missouri to Ray and Hazel Davis Gibbs and passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 13 days. Frances married William Harry Thomas on June 22, 1957 in Davisville, Missouri. Frances was employed at Ralston Purina for a few years and later Zenith, Doe Run, Viburnum schools and the State of Missouri. She also served as an Ombudsman for Gibbs Care Center in Steelville, Missouri and Stone Crest at Viburnum, Missouri for over 20 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Viburnum, Missouri for many years. Frances also was instrumental in helping start the Senior Center at Viburnum, Missouri along with volunteering to serve meals. She enjoyed crocheting, learning about her family history by traveling with her husband to Tennessee and overseas and was an avid Cardinal baseball fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Hazel Gibbs; her husband, Harry Thomas; two brothers, Ken Gibbs and Jim (Judy) Gibbs; infant sister, Mary Ruth; brothers-in-law, Carl Price, Paul Thomas, Rennic Thomas, Frank Thomas and Lowell (Sylvia) Thomas; and sister-in-law, Leah Land. She is survived by two sons, William "Anthony" (Colleen) Thomas of Springfield, Missouri and Benjamin "Ben" (Katrina) Thomas of Florida; one daughter, Sharon (Scott) Hilton of Nixa, Missouri; one brother, Paul (Yvonne) Gibbs of St. Charles, Missouri, two sisters, Gayle (Caroll) Deal of Springfield, Missouri and Vera Price of Sparta, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Jolene Gibbs of Steelville, Missouri, Barbara Thomas of California and Carol Thomas of Viburnum, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Special music of "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace" was played. Memories were shared by her son, Ben. Committal prayer and interment were in the Czar Cemetery in Viburnum, Missouri. Casket bearers were Joshua Thomas, Jeff Gibbs, Jason Gibbs, Blake Gibbs, Scott Hilton and Kevin Gibbs. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Madeline West Madeline West (nee Moutray) of Leasburg, Missouri was born on Monday, July 4, 1927 in Steelville, Missouri to Harlan S. and Parthena May Luck Moutray and passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the age of 92 years, 4 months and 10 days. She married John William "Bill" West on January 14, 1950. Madeline was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Leasburg, Missouri where she had been a Sunday School teacher and Vacation Bible School teacher for many years. She worked for 25 years as a teacher's aid for Bourbon Public School and also was a hair stylist in her home for 10 years. Her hobbies were watching birds, reading, sewing and working in her flower garden. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Parthena Moutray; husband, John William "Bill" West; son, Richard West; brothers, Raymond (Aileen) Moutray, Harold "Sandy" (Edna) Moutray, Everett "Jake" (Elsie) Moutray, Fennel (Margaret) Moutray, Adrian (Mildred) Moutray, Floyd (Marvel) Moutray and Doyle Moutray; sisters, Gladine Moutray, Ruth (Avery) Birge and Clara (William) Gilmore; grandson, John Easter; brother-in-law, Bernard (Hilda) West; and sister-in-law, Ann (Dave) Daniels. She is survived by her children, Darla West of Leasburg, Missouri, Roger West of Steelville, Missouri, Kay (Charles) Caltry of Sullivan, Missouri and Gary (Karin) West of Steelville, Missouri; sister-in-law, Mabel Moutray of Steelville, Missouri; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Monday, November 18, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral Service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Paul Dunn officiating. Burial was at the Lea Cemetery in Leasburg, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, 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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