Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of December 2, 2015 Darrel "Lynn" Bailey Darrel "Lynn" Bailey of St. James, Missouri was born August 30, 1957 in Jefferson City, Missouri to James Hodge and Mary Louise Noblet Bailey and passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the age of 57 years. Lynn lived and worked in Columbia, Missouri until 2000, when he relocated to the Steelville/St. James area. He managed local bowling alleys until he eventually started his own business, "Baileys Bowling and Maintenance" which spread throughout central Missouri. Lynn was a corporal E4 in the US Army from 10/1974 until 10/1976. He enjoyed Cardinals baseball, and was a roaring Kansas City Chiefs fan. He always enjoyed a good game of washers, darts or a game of Risk with the guys. Lynn loved music, swimming, a good tan, barbeques and fishing trips with family. He loved Christmas, especially the Christmas lights. He loved John Wayne movies, birthday cake, and mom's apple cobbler. Lynn loved working with his hands, good ideas and spending time with his brothers in the garage. He is survived by his two daughters, Rainna Kay Bailey of Columbia, Missouri and Shaye Lynn Bailey of St. James, Missouri; step son, Jeffrey Walden of St. Louis, Missouri; one grandson, Demonte A. Dixon; three step granddaughters, Jade, Rhianna and Kyli Walden of St. Louis, Missouri; mother, Mary Louise Lammers and husband Billy of Belle, Missouri; four brothers, Karl Bailey and wife Bobbie Bailey of St. James, Missouri, Donie Buehrlen and wife Shari Buehrlen of Belle, Missouri, Randy Buehrlen and Pat Lewis of Rolla, Missouri and Michael Buehrlen of St. James, Missouri; other relatives and friends. A visitation was held from 11 a.m. until time of service at noon on Tuesday December 1, 2015 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral service was conducted at noon on Tuesday December 1, 2015 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Lyndy Hardwick, Hospice Chaplin, officiating. Songs of "Amazing Grace," "Go Rest High On That Mountain" and "Dancing in the Sky" were played for his funeral. Funeral escort provided by Patriot Guard Riders to the Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Missouri, where full military honors were provided. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Madison Ryanne Bartle Madison Ryanne Bartle of Sullivan, Missouri was born at Rolla, Missouri on September 16, 1996 to Kylie Starbeck Feese and Cory Bartle and passed away Monday, November 16, at the age of 19 years and 2 months. Madi, as she was known by her family and friends, lived her entire life in Sullivan, Missouri and was a graduate of Sullivan High School, Class of 2015. Madi was a student at State Fair College at Sedalia, Missouri studying architecture. While in high school She excelled as a student. She was very active in many extra- curricular activities, which included cheerleading, running track, dance team, and DECA as well as other organizations. She was also crowned Homecoming Queen in 2014. Madi excelled in her artistic abilities; thus her interest in architecture. Madi was always full of life and had a "bubbly" character, a large giving heart, was inspirational to others and God loving. She was preceded in death by her step-father, James Feese Jr. and grandparents, Don and Joan Starbeck and Mary Bartle. She is survived by her father and step-mother, Cory and Angie Bartle of Sullivan, Missouri; her mother, Kylie Feese of Sullivan, Missouri; two brothers, Austin and Gage Bartle of Sullivan, Missouri; one sister, Logan Bartle of Sullivan, Missouri; grandparents, Gary Bartle of Bourbon, Missouri, Vicky Heuer of Sullivan, Missouri, Jim and Darla Feese of Sullivan, Missouri, Kent Renshaw of Sullivan, Missouri, Susan Politte of Sullivan, Missouri and Butch and Angie Fore of Troy, Missouri; her very dear boyfriend, Craig Schmidt of Sullivan, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2015 in the Sullivan High School Preforming Arts Theater. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2015 from the Sullivan Christian Church in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Shawn Adams officiating. Interment was in the Crow Cemetery. Ê Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Lucas Samuel Blue Lucas Samuel Blue, infant son of Samuel Blue and Erica Hammock, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mildred Browning; great grandparents, Arthur Browning, Bill Blue, Henrietta Laskewetts, Tessie Geneva Pyatt, Mary Etta Hammock and Murry Hammock. He is survived by his parents, Samuel Blue and Erica Hammock of Steelville, Missouri; one brother, Logan Quick; two sisters, Leanna Blue and Layla Steinbach; grandparents, Wayne Blue of Cuba, Missouri. and Bennie and Janice Hammock of Sullivan, Missouri; great grandfather, Leo Pyatt of Sullivan, Missouri; and other relatives. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until service time on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Memorial services were held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Special music of "Gone Too Soon" and "Hug Him Once for Me" was played. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Leslie George "Bud" Dyer Leslie George "Bud" Dyer was born February 9, 1941 in Chico, California to Delmar and Marjie (Brown) Dyer and passed away November 14, 2015 at the age of 74 years. On December 31, 2004, Bud Dyer was united in marriage to Penny Wise. He served in the United States Marines from 1965 to 1967. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmar and Marjie Dyer. He is survived by his wife, Penny Dyer of the home in Steelville, Missouri; children, Neil Dyer and Brook Dowis of Colorado; brother, Dale Dyer and wife Marion of Washington; sisters, Carolyn Nash and husband Ron of California, Cyndee Taresh of Texas and Connie Taresh of California; grandchildren Dakota, Jordan and Brenden; stepfather, Howard Carpenter of California; mother-in-law, Myrna Wise of Viburnum, Missouri; father-in-law, Lenny Shaw of Viburnum, Missouri; other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at noon at the Viburnum Eagles Club in Viburnum, Missouri. Ê Arrangements under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary. Charles Everett Glenn Charles Everett Glenn of St. James, Missouri was born on October 23, 1939 at Safe, Missouri to Charles Wesley and Beulah Fern Harrison Glenn and passed away November 16, 2015 at the age of 76 years and 24 days. He was united in marriage to Joan Lee Grable on May 17, 1985 at Steelville, Missouri. Charles was an auctioneer for all of his life. He also worked for Boys Town of Missouri for 18 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Fern Glenn; and sister, Edna June Glenn. He is survived by his wife of the home, Joan Glenn; children, Jeffery Glenn and fiance Sherry of St. James, Missouri, Susan Clancy and husband Les Clancy of Ozark, Missouri; stepchildren, Jennie Pope and husband Stewart of St. James, Missouri, Robin Ahart and husband Kevin of St. James, Missouri, Kellie Barnett and husband Dave Sr. of Cuba, Missouri and Leslie Clancy Jr. and wife Susan of Ozark, Missouri; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grand- children; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Dale Bishoff and Rex Davis officiating. Ê Rex Davis, vocalist, sang "Go Rest High On That Mountain" and "Precious Memories" by Glenn Sap. Pallbearers were Scott Holt, Kevin Ahart Jr., Ben White, Ryan Pope, Caleb Clancy and David Barnett Jr. "Honorary pallbearers were Logen Holt and Gene Lefebvre. Burial was in the High Gate Baptist Church Cemetery in rural St. James, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Marsha Lynn Gossage Marsha Lynn Gossage of Bourbon, Missouri was born Wednesday, October 15, 1955 at Centerville, Illinois to William Wayne "Bill" and Deloris (nee Fox) Huggins, Sr. and passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the age of 60 years. Marsha was united in marriage to Charles M. Gossage on February 17, 1973 at the farm in Millstadt, Illinois and to this union one son was born Marsha enjoyed sitting outside on the "veranda" (front porch) having coffee, enjoying the sunshine and watching the lake. Marsha spent many evenings and weekends at the Camp Jackson Volunteer Fire Department in Illinois. She would stay at the firehouse when Charles was on a fire call and have food ready when the fire fighters returned. The kitchen at the firehouse was her kitchen and everyone knew better than to touch anything in it. Marsha collected pigs of all sizes, all colors and all designs. What She was preceded in death by her father, William "Bill" Huggins Sr.; father-in-law, Johnnie Gossage; one aunt, Eileen Blair; one uncle, Wendell J. Huggins; and brother-in-law, Roy Wechell. She is survived by her husband, Charles Gossage of the home; son, Chuck Gossage and friend Stacy Tackett of Bourbon, Missouri; mother, Deloris Huggins of Bourbon, Missouri; sister, Deborah and husband Robert Timmons; three brothers, William Jr. and wife Pam Huggins of Bourbon, Missouri, Ronald and wife Dana Huggins of Bourbon, Missouri and Donald Huggins of Waterloo, Illinois; 11 grandchildren Brittany, Taiylor, Brendan, Rees, Tori, Jasmine, Billy, Stanley, Stephanie, Adam and Jordan; one aunt, Linda Mannon of Bourbon, Missouri; one uncle, James and wife Linda Huggins of Shirley, Arkansas; mother-in-law, Vanda Gossage of Rolla, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Joyce Ann Wechell of Caseyville, Illinois and Sandy and husband Leon Short of Cuba, Missouri; brother-in-law, Johnnie and wife Elizabeth Gossage of St. Clair, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Friday, November 27, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Richard Martin officiating. Special recorded music was "I Won't Let Go" and "My Wish." Interment and prayers followed at the Bourbon Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Evelyn Marie Jannings Evelyn Marie Jannings of Bourbon, Missouri was born January 24, 1936 at Vichy, Missouri to Elmer and Oka (Marshall) LaValle and passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the age of 79 years. As a young girl, she had lived in various places around Missouri but eventually settled in the Japan/Gerald areas. Ê On January 26, 1954 Evelyn was united in marriage to Stephen Ritter Jannings at St. Louis, Missouri. Evelyn was employed in many jobs around the area at one time working at the local nursing homes, then as a cook at Bourbon High School, later a beautician at Life Care Health Center in Sullivan, Missouri and most recently as a real estate agent for Coldwell Banker Real Estate in Sullivan, Missouri. Ê The pride and joy in her life however was raising 13 foster children and caring for their needs. ÊShe was an avid fisherman and also loved to flower garden and was a gifted listener and would listen to anyone with great care and concern. Evelyn was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Oka LaValle; a brother, Ronald LaValle and a sister-in-law Hellen LaValle. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Jannings of the family home; three sons, Timothy Shane Jannings of Gerald, Missouri, Daniel Joseph Jannings of Bourbon, Missouri and Michael Scott Jannings and wife Shelly of Bourbon, Missouri; one daughter, Pamela Ann Kerby and her life partner Bob Klaeger of Sullivan, Missouri; three brothers, Dean LaValle of Union, Missouri, Richard LaValle and wife Laura of the state of Illinois and Tony Lavalle and wife Nancy of Sullivan, Missouri; eight grandchildren; nine great grand- children; a sister-in-law, Norma LaValle; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2015 from the Crossroads Baptist Church, Leasburg, Missouri with Pastor Lane Allen officiating. Ê Interment was in the Crossroads Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Charles "Charlie/Bud" Eugene Laramore Charles "Charlie/Bud" Eugene Laramore of Courtois, Missouri was born June 22, 1931 in Courtois, Missouri to Lon and Esther Wilhite Laramore and passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at the age of 84 years. In 1964 at Spokane, Washington, he was united in marriage to Ruby Meador. Charlie served honorably in the U.S. Army during 1952 to 1954 as a CPL during the Korean War. In the 1960's, he was employed at the International Shoe Company. From 1972 until 1995, he owned Laramore Wrecker Services, Auto Sales and Salvage Yard. Charlie was of the Baptist faith. He loved old tractors, going gigging, fishing, hunting and taking care of his pet dog, "Poochie." He was preceded in death by his parents, Lon and Esther Laramore; his wife, Ruby Laramore; grandson, Jerry Eugene Bennett; and sister, Helen Worley and husband Omer. He is survived by his son, Jerry Bennett and wife Marsha of Courtois, Missouri; two nieces, Sandy Worley or Murphysboro, Illinois and Linda Humphrey and husband Phil of Bailey, North Carolina; great niece, Melissa VanMeter; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from noon until service time on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Jim Umfress officiating. Special music of "Amazing Grace" and "Go Rest High" was sung by Kevin and Kim Abney. Committal prayer and interment were in the Lower Indian Creek Cemetery at Viburnum, Missouri. Casket bearers were Gary Gillam, Dave Pashal, Ronnie Mason, Chris Harmon, Donald Stulce and Devound Abney. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Mildred "Lavern" McPeters Mildred "Lavern" McPeters was born August 17, 1928 to John and Velma Weber and passed away November 21, 2015 at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 4 days. On June 19, 1948, Lavern was united in marriage to Oscar "Paul" McPeters and to this union three children were born. Lavern enjoyed working at her store U-Save Mart and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Velma Weber; infant son, Johney Dale McPeters; brothers, John Weber Jr. and George Weber; and one sister, Wilma Nabe. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Paul McPeters of Steelville, Missouri; daughter, Paulett Wallis and husband Tom of Sullivan, Missouri; one son, Dennis McPeters and wife Jamie of Steelville, Missouri; sisters, Faye Wright and husband Edwin of Rogersville, Missouri, Bonnie Garrison and husband Clarence of Steelville, Missouri and Sue Asplin of Aurora, Missouri; four grandchildren, Travis Wallis, Chris Wallis, Wesley McPeters and Justin McPeters; six great grandchildren, Abigail Wallis, Lilly Wallis, Owen McPeters, Elly McPeters, Myah McPeters and Addy McPeters; special friends, Heather and Moriah Cooper; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Special music of "Near the Cross," "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art" was sung by Rev. Jerry and Shelly Beers. Committal prayer and interment were in the Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Casket bearers were Travis Wallis, Chris Wallis, Westly McPeters, Justin McPeters, David Garrison and Mark Garrison. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Metta Pounds Metta Pounds of Cuba, Missouri was born July 4, 1940 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Clarence and Esther Hemenway Gram and passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the age of 75 years. Ê On August 6, 1989, she was united in marriage to ÒSkipÓ Delano Pounds. Metta was a teacher in the public school system in Iowa and Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Esther Gram; and her husband, "Skip" Pounds. She is survived by two brothers, Garry Gram and Larry Gram of Waterloo, Iowa; other relatives and friends. The family chose anatomical donation as the final disposition. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Logan Neil Nicewaner Logan Neil Nicewaner of St. James, Missouri was born on November 1, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to Curtis McNeil and Henrietta Catherine Lloyd Nicewaner and passed away November 22, 2015 at the age of 65 years. On August 4, 1972 he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Gilmore in St. Louis, Missouri. Logan enjoyed any activity that included being outside with his family. He enjoyed "hanging out" in his shop (aka "man cave") fixing things that usually did not need to be fixed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Henrietta Nicewaner and sister, Trudy. He is survived by his wife, Mary of the home; one daughter, Candida Roark and husband Brian Roark of St. James, Missouri; two sons, Jeremy Nicewaner of St. Louis, Missouri and Sonny Nicewaner and his fiance Dawn Moreland of St. James, Missouri; one brother, David McKinzie of St. James, Missouri; two sisters, Linda Gilmore and Berger, Missouri and Barb Nicewaner of Hermann, Missouri; seven grandchildren; one great grandson; other relatives and friends. Jackie Michael Sansoucie Jackie Michael Sansoucie of St. James, Missouri was born August 14, 1972 in Rolla, Missouri to Jackie Lee and Dorothy Alline Hemme Sansoucie and passed away on November 25, 2015 at the age of 43 years. Jackie loved to play pool and traveled to many towns to play in leagues. He enjoyed playing golf and loved Ozzie his dog. He is survived by his mother and father, Jackie Lee and Dorothy Sausoucie of St. James, Missouri; dear friend Jeannine Branstetter of St. James, Missouri; sisters, Christina Lee Sancousie of St. James, Missouri, Joyce Christenson of Cuba, Missouri and Penny Curtner of St. James, Missouri; nieces and nephews, Jordon Sansoucie, Taylor Hopper, Monica Sansousie, KayLeigh Curtner, Dalton Curtner, Holy Parsons, Tory Hopper, Billy Curtner, Dylan Hopper, Chase Curtner, Milo Christenson and Kelsie Christenson; great nephew and niece, Jersey Curtner and Sierra Sansoucie; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Sunday, November 29, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral service was held on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Jerry Baumann officiating. Burial was in the family plot at Skaggs Chapel in Belle, Missouri. Pallbearers were George Watson, Art Padgett, Bobby Hussey, Jordon Sansoucie, Dalton Curtner and Shawn White. Honorary Pallbearer was Ty Branstetter. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Verna Louise Setzer Verna Louise Setzer of Herman, Missouri was born February 8, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri to Howard and Nina Morrison Setzer and passed away Friday, November 20, 2015 at the age of 72 years. Verna had attended Center Ridge Pentecostal Church as a young adult. She always enjoyed embroidering as a hobby. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Nina Setzer; two brothers, Howard Lee Setzer and Everett Setzer; two sisters, Elnora LaRonge and husband John and Evelyn Setzer; and one brother-in-law, Gary Sneed. She is survived by one sister, Pat Sneed of Cherryville, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Leatha Setzer of Cherryville, Missouri and Darlene Setzer of Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and friends. There will a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Ellis Emery Turnbough Ellis Emery Turnbough of Davisville, Missouri was born May 1, 1932 at Davisville, Missouri to Emery and Talitha Martin Turnbough and passed away November 17, 2015 at the age of 83 years, 6 months and 16 days. On October 19, 1991 in Cuba, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Dawn Keeney. Ellis was employed at Southwest Steel for 32 years. He served his country honorably in the U. S. Army from 1953 to 1955 as Private 1st Class. He was a member of the VFW Post in Arnold, MO and member of the American Legion Post 601 in Davisville, Missouri. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising chickens and turkey, gardening in the summertime, playing horseshoes, participating in shooting matches, and four wheeling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emery and Talitha Turnbough; son, Douglas Barrett; son-in-law, Chip Bausch; brothers, Roy Turnbough and wife Helen, Richard Turnbough, Troy Turnbough and Lawrence Turnbough; sister, Bonnie Welker; and brothers-in-law, Jake Turnbough and Leaman Pierce. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Dawn Turnbough of Davisville, Missouri; sons, Ellis Edward Turnbough (Shonda Richardson) and Richard Turnbough (Rachel Parks), all of Davisville, Missouri; daughters, Janice Bausch of Ballwin, Missouri, Tracy Hill and husband Randy of Piggott, Arkansas, Kim Denby of High Ridge, Missouri and Kathleen Hedge and husband Jim of Cedar Hill, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Tammy Barrett of Cherryville, Missouri; son, Jim Barrett (Debbie Black) of Davisville, Missouri; two sisters, Rosalene Turnbough of Davisville, Missouri and Dorothy Pierce of St. Louis, Missouri; mother-in-law, Catherine Williams of Festus, Missouri; father-in-law, Richard Keeney of Illinois; brother-in-law, Dale Welker of Potosi, Missouri; grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great granddaughter; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. until service time on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Memorial services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Darryl Keeney and Leon Turnbough officiating. Special music of "Daddy's Hands" and "In the Garden" was played. Memories were shared by daughter, Kathleen Hedge. Full military honors were given by the U.S. States Army and St. James VFW Post 5608. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. http://www.threeriverspublishing.com/ ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/mo/mofiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWebArchives by: Winnie Brooks