Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. 
MO Local Obituaries for the Week of December 2, 2020



Elmer E. "Bob" Carron

Elmer E. "Bob" Carron of St. Peters, Missouri was born 
November 30, 1937 in Crystal City, Missouri to Elmer and 
Lola Ethel Thompson Carron and passed away Saturday, 
November 21,2020 at the age of 82 years.
Bud, as he was known by his family and friends, grew up 
in Belle, Missouri and graduated from Belle High School 
in 1955. He continued his education in Warrensburg, 
Missouri where he received his Master's Degree in 
Elementary Education. 
While attending school he worked at the Sweeney-Phillips 
Funeral Home as an after-hours coordinator. He taught at 
River View Gardens School System for many years teaching 
middle school gifted children.
In later years, he taught at the St. Peters School District. 
He retired with over 40 years in public education. He 
enjoyed traveling to Europe and many overseas countries. 
Family genealogy was very important to him. He gifted each
of his nieces and nephews with large notebooks of family 
history. 
Having no children of his own, he spoiled his nieces and 
nephew as they grew up. You always knew Bud's opinion on 
any subject because he was not shy to share it.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lola 
Carron; brother, Dave Carron; sisters, June Thomas and 
husband John and Elma Lee Jones and husband Howard; 
nephews, Greg and Gary Thomas; and niece, Kathy Jones.
He is survived by his brother, Mike Carron and wife 
Donna of St. Charles, Missouri; sister-in-law, Diane 
Carron of Louisville, Kentucky; other relatives and 
friends.
Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, 
November 27, 2020 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, 
Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, 
November 27, 2020 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, 
Missouri with brother Larry Morris officiating. Great 
nephew, Kennedy Jones sang "Amazing Grace" and "In the 
Garden". 
Burial was in the family plot at the Country Side Memorial 
Gardens Cemetery in Owensville, Missouri.
Pallbearers were Michael Biermann, Steve Biermann, Sam 
Thomas, Chad Carron, Richard Jones and Zack Miller.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home 
in St. James, Missouri.


Dalton Rogue Courtway

Dalton Rogue Courtway of St. James, Missouri was born 
March 4, 1999 in Rolla, Missouri to Dale and Crystal 
(Skyles) Courtway and passed away on Friday, 
November 20, 2020 at the age of 21 years.
Dalton was genuine, unique and fun-loving person who always 
had an adventure. He loved to walk around St. James, 
Missouri and exploring new places and loved animals. 
Dalton was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and had a very 
high functioning brain. When Dalton liked something, he was 
passionate about it, especially his music. Throughout his 
adventures in life he was accident prone.
One of Dalton's adventures was walking across Interstate 
44 however his attempt was not successful and Dalton almost 
lost his life. One of his injuries in the accident was 
severe lung injury. Friday morning he suffered an asthma 
attack that may have caused his death. He will be 
remembered as a fun loving adventurous young man who was 
a walking miracle and had a heart of gold. He didn't smile 
often but if you were lucky enough to be gifted with one 
of his smiles, it would light up your world. 
He is survived by his father, Dale Courtway of Forrest City, 
Arkansas; mother, Crystal Copeland and husband Tim of 
St. James, Missouri; brothers, Edward Courtway and fiance 
Alexis and Tyler Fischer of Rolla, Missouri; sister, 
Cheyenne Skyles and fiance Jarrod of St. James, Missouri; 
grandmothers, Dorothy Skyles of St James, Missouri and 
Barbara Barton of Rolla, Missouri; uncles, Josh Sager and 
Dusty of White Bluff Tennessee, Don Shank of Belle, Missouri, 
Douglas Hanes and wife Amanda of Paragould, Arkansas and 
Bobby Barton and wife Vicky of Granite City, Illinois; aunts, 
Marie Hanes of Little Rock, Arkansas, Lily McCrite of Rolla, 
Missouri; great aunts, Mary Skyles, Anna Skyles and Dora 
Skyles of St James, Missouri, Carla Scantlin and husband 
Charles and Edith Schroyer and husband David of Cuba, 
Missouri, Sharon Jones and husband Louis of Long View, 
Texas, Callie Eckelkamp and husband David of Union, Missouri 
and Betty Blankenship of Bourbon, Missouri; great uncles, 
Norman Skyles and wife Mary (Katie) of Salem, Missouri, 
Richard Skyles of St Louis, Missouri, Harry Skyles and 
wife Betty of Jacksonville, Arkansas and Chuck Skyles and 
wife Connie of Rockwall, Texas; nephews, Ayden Skyles, 
Brantlee Boucher of St James, Missouri and Remington 
Courtway of Rolla, Missouri; niece, AvaLeigh Courtway of 
Rolla, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday 
November 25, 2020 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, 
Missouri. Those in attendance were asked to follow COVID 
protocols.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday 
November 25, 2020 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, 
Missouri with Stephen Brubaker officiating.
Pallbearers were Daniel Boucher, Bailey Lemister, Dereck 
Parsons, Derick Scantlin, Zane Knorr and Jordan Hance. 
Burial was at the Wishon Cemetery in St. James, Missouri. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home 
in St. James, Missouri.


Valeria Rae Hopwood

Valeria Rae (Hollinsworth) Hopwood was born on 
June 19, 1993 in Rolla, Missouri to Dennis and Rebecca and 
passed away on November 20, 2020 at the age of 27 years.
She grew up in Cuba, Missouri and graduated with the Class 
of 2011 from Owensville High School. 
After graduating Valeria went to further her education and 
received her associate degree. 
On April 25, 2018 Valeria married Jason Hopwood. 
Throughout her adult years, she worked several jobs but 
spent most of her time being a stay-at-home mom and 
housewife. Valeria enjoyed listening to music, drawing, 
and spending time at the river with her friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy Elliston 
and Leonard Hollinsworth and Betty Sterling.
She is survived by her husband, Jason Hopwood of Salem, 
Missouri; son, Jayden Axel Hopwood; mother, Rebecca 
(Becky) Hollinsworth and James Hollingshead of Sullivan, 
Missouri; father, Dennis Simpson of Sullivan, Missouri; 
siblings, John Hollinsworth and Tiffany of Bourbon, 
Missouri, Pam Hollinsworth and Billy of Union, Missouri 
and Felicia Stewart and husband Brett of Owensville, 
Missouri; grandmother, Martha Ray of Salem, Missouri; 
special mother, Barb Welch and husband Jim of Salem, 
Missouri; aunts and uncles, Shirley Young of St. James, 
Missouri, Johnny Elliston of Cuba, Missouri, Linda Joyce 
Hamilton of Cuba, Missouri, Mark Elliston of Lenox, 
Missouri; special brother, State Trooper Jeremy Sanders 
of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 25, 2020 
in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Lyndell 
Decker officiating. Special Music was provided by Loretta 
Arthur singing "Old Rugged Cross" and additional song 
selections played were "Three Times A Lady" "You're My Best Friend"
"Got What I Got" "Crossroads" and "Dancing in the Sky".
Pallbearers were Tracy Wilson, Jeremy Sanders, James 
Elliston, Logan Hopwood, John Hollinsworth, and Dennis 
Hopwood. Honorary pallbearer was T.J. Creach. 
Burial was in the Delhi Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of 
Salem, Missouri. 



Leslie Ann Jones

Leslie Ann Jones of Rolla, Missouri was born on 
May 20, 1947 to Dorothy (Massey) Ousley and Oris Massey 
and passed away on November 20, 2020 at the age of 73 years. 
She graduated from Rolla High School in 1965.
She married Jim Jones in 1965.
Leslie was a devoted Christian who spent countless hours 
volunteering her time to help others. 
She was preceded in death by a son, Todd Jones of Rolla, 
Missouri; mother, Dorothy Ousley; father, Scott Ousley; 
sister, Shirley Varney of St. James, Missouri; and step 
brother, Scottie Ousley of Springfield, Missouri.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Jones of Rolla, 
Missouri; daughter and son-in-law, Dena and Jeff Versluys 
of Billings, Missouri; four grandchildren, Mandy Boone, 
Micah James, Jazlyn Versluys and Jaken Versluys; four 
great grandchildren, Eleanor and Jamison Boone and 
Felyx and Finley Bradshaw; brother and sister-in-law, 
Thomas and Julie Ousley of Rolla, Missouri; sister, Anne 
Fleming of Indianapolis, Indiana; half-sister, Kathy 
Massey; step sister, Kathy Wheeler; other relatives and 
friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, 
November 23, 2020 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in 
Rolla, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, 
November 23, 2020 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, 
Missouri.
Interment followed in the Pea Ridge Cemetery in Doolittle, 
Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son 
Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. 


Erma Lucille Kitch

Erma Lucille (Johnson) Kitch of St. James, Missouri was 
born January 31, 1922 in Owen County to Louis and Rosa 
Belle (Casper) Johnson and passed away on Saturday, 
November 21, 2020 at the age of 98 years.
She was a former longtime resident of Morgantown, Indiana.
Erma married Elbert Kitch on June 4, 1950 in Spencer, 
Indiana.
Erma retired from the First State Bank in Morgantown in 1992 
after 25 years. She had also worked at World Products and 
the Owen County State Bank in Spencer.
She was a member of the Church of Christ in St. James, 
Missouri, and a former member of the Morgantown United 
Methodist Church, where Erma served as treasurer for 
several years.
After she was widowed, she enjoyed outings with the Red Hat 
Ladies and going to the Morgantown Senior Center. Erma 
volunteered at the food bank in Morgantown.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Kitch on 
March 12, 1994; three brothers, Merle, Arthur and Elmer 
Johnson; and two sisters, Ruby Fulcher and Jessie Ford.
She is survived by her children, Susan (David) Thompson of 
Whiteland, Indiana, Jane (Lynn) Huggins of St. James, 
Missouri and Kevin (Carletta) Kitch of Trafalgar; 
grandchildren, Brooke (Angel) Fuentes, Brette (Keenan) 
Mack, Eric (Jennifer) Huggins, Karen (Craig) Dehut, Grady 
(Erin) Huggins, Andrew Huggins, Rob (Shannon) Kitch, and 
Kara (Kevin) Anderson; 12 great grandchildren; one great 
great grandchild; other relatives and friends.
No visitation was held.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, 
November 25, 2020 at East Hill Cemetery with Grady Huggins 
officiating. Those in attendance were asked to follow COVID 
protocols.
Local arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, 
Missouri.


Kelly Diane McClinton

Kelly Diane (Whitworth) McClinton of Ballwin, Missouri was 
born July 28, 1963 to James Whitworth and Barbara (Whitlock) 
in Pacific, Missouri and passed away Sunday November 15, 2020 
at the age of 57 years, 3 months and 17 days.
Kelly married Kenneth McClinton on June 9, 1981.
She enjoyed playing bingo and completing crossword and 
sudoku puzzles. Her favorite beverage was Pepsi, which she 
would enjoy during her favorite T.V. shows and Scooby Doo. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Barbara 
Whitworth; one brother, Michael Whitworth; father-in-law and 
mother-in-law, Frank and Mary McClinton.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth McClinton of 
Manchester; son, Darren McClinton of Union; two sisters, 
Anne Marie Whitworth of Union and Barbara Nelson and 
husband John of Bourbon; brother, James Whitworth Jr. 
of Villa Ridge; great niece/honorary grandchild, Jamie Lynn 
Bolin of Union; niece, Cynthia Whitworth of Union; other 
relatives and friends.
Arrangements under the direction of the Midlawn Memorial 
Gardens in Union, Missouri.


Bessie Ellen O'Neal

Bessie Ellen O'Neal of Sullivan, Missouri was born in 
Neelyville, Missouri on February 16, 1930 to Claude 
Wells Sr. and Iva (Penrod) Wells Rich and passed away 
Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the age of 90 years.
She married James A. O'Neal Sr. on December 4, 1959 in 
Waterloo, Illinois. 
Bessie was employed by Midwest Shoe Company in Sullivan, 
Missouri and Brown Shoe in Owensville, Missouri. She later 
worked as a custodian for Sullivan Middle School. After 
retiring, Bessie continued to work at Good Will in 
Washington, and lastly, at Meramec Community Mission.
Bessie loved to play bingo and enjoyed crocheting. She was 
an avid Cardinal's baseball fan. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, James O'Neal; 
one son, John O'Neal; one grandson, Austin Lusty; two 
sons-in-law, Earl Brown and Pedro Espinoza; and one 
daughter-in-law, Elaine Sifford. 
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Glasco and husband 
Ed of Caseyville, Illinois and Shirley Espinoza of Bourbon, 
Missouri; four sons, Dan Sifford of Sullivan, Missouri, 
Russell Schlaitzer and wife Dianne of Sullivan, Missouri, 
Jimmy O'Neal and wife Peggy of Bourbon, Missouri and William 
O'Neal of Sullivan, Missouri; two brothers, Claude Wells of 
Marshfield, Missouri and William Wells of Republic, Missouri; 
one sister, Mary Mays of St. Louis, Missouri; several 
grandchildren and great grandchildren; other relatives and 
friends. 
Visitation was held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, 
November 25, 2020 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, 
Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, 
November 25, 2020 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, 
Missouri with Pastors Tina Lawrence and Richard Wells 
officiating. 
Interment followed in the Bourbon Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home 
and Cremation Center of Sullivan, Missouri.


Richard Lee Payne

Richard Lee Payne of Bourbon, Missouri was born on Saturday, 
June 12, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri to Elwood Yates and 
Mildred Odessa (Robinson) Payne and passed away on Saturday, 
November 21, 2020 at the age of 69 years, 5 months and 9 days.
Richard attended McKinley High School in St. Louis, Missouri. 
He married Eileen "Gail" Hutson on July 14, 1972 in Steelville, 
Missouri.
He worked at Steelweld Equipment Company in St. Clair, Missouri 
for many years and later at Simmerly Sawmill in Bourbon, 
Missouri.
Richard loved to watch TV; anything about classic cars, Andy 
Griffith and old westerns, especially Gunsmoke and Bonanza. His 
favorite cartoon was Tom & Jerry. He enjoyed going to car shows, 
races and tractor-pulls. He liked to fish, but more so to look 
at the bounty of wild game his family harvested. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Mildred 
Payne; ex-wife, Gail Payne; and oldest son, Richard "Ricky" 
Payne.
He is survived by his children, Jamie Payne (companion Julie) 
of Bourbon, Missouri, Tonja (Andy) Beakley and Christy 
(Daniel) Young, both of St. James, Missouri, Rhonda (Mark) 
Rowden of Leasburg, Missouri, Jeremy Payne of Licking, 
Missouri and Timothy (Tabatha) Payne of Bolivar, Missouri; 
siblings, Larry Payne of Sullivan, Missouri, David (Judy) 
Payne and Linda Lee, both of Bourbon, Missouri; grandchildren, 
Lucas (Abby), Rayanna, Quentin, Jacob (Jesse), Nick, Megan, 
Chauntel, Blake, Wyatt and Dylan; great granddaughter, Ellzie; 
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 10 a.m.-noon on Friday, 
November 27, 2020 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, 
Missouri.
Funeral service was held at noon on Friday, November 27, 2020 
with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. 
The family chose cremation as his final disposition. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home 
in Steelville, Missouri.


Audrey Lucille Peters

Audrey Lucille Peters of Pacific, Missouri, formerly of 
St. James, Missouri, was born March 25, 1925 in 
Sedgewixkville, Missouri to Pearl A. and Ella C. Hanners 
Seabaugh and passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 
the age of 95 years.
On February 25, 1946 she married Lloyd Junior "Shorty"
Peters. 
She was a caring person. She made many quilts for her 
family that will be cherished memories for years to come.
After her husband passed away after 15 years of their 
marriage, she went to work in a factory at the Western 
Wire Companyin St. Louis, Missouri where she retired. 
She raised two sons and two grandsons. 
In recent years she moved to Pacific, Missouri to be close
to her son and family. 
She was preceded in death by her parents Pearl and Ella 
Seabaugh; husband, Lloyd Junior "Shorty" Peters in 1961; 
two sisters, Lucy Vona (Seabaugh) Haacke and Doris 
(Seabaugh) Green; and one great grandchild, Alex M. Holman.
She is survived by her children, Lloyd L. Peters and wife 
Gloria of Bowling Green, Kentucky and Jimmie L. Peters of 
Pacific, Missouri; one sister, Nadine Bea Moreland of 
St. James, Missouri;  four grandchildren, Melissa A. 
(Peters) Holman and Bradley Holman of Portland, Tennessee, 
Larry D. Peters and Crissy L. Freeman (Peters) of Portland, 
Tennessee, James E. Peters and Anne L. Buchanan (Peters) 
of Cleveland, Tennessee, Gary A. Peters and Michelle (Mier) 
Peters of Pacific, Missouri; 14 great grandchildren, 
Ryan D. Holman and Samantha L. (Sloan) Holman, Alex M. 
Holman, Logan T. Holman, Nicholas W. Peters and Jessica M. 
(Tyree) Peters, Nathaniel A. Peters, Abigail J. Peters, 
Gary A. Peters Jr., Sophia L. Peters, Lucas J. Peters, 
Katelyn A. Peters, Holden L. Peters and Ainsley A. Peters; 
one great great grandchild, Callaghan A. Holman; other 
relatives and friends.
Due to COVID restrictions and family presently under 
quarantine, graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday,
November 28, 2020, at the St. James Cemetery 
with Alecia Fisher, Minister of the St. James United 
Methodist Church officiating. 
Family and friends served as pallbearers. 
A public memorial service will be held after the COVID 
restrictions are lifted.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home
in St. James, Missouri.


Patricia Ann Rinehart

Patricia Ann Rinehart of Rolla, Missouri was born on 
May 30, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri to Walter and Ruth 
Dalton Dierberg and passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 
at the age of 77 years.
On December 18, 1965 in St. James, Missouri she married 
Martin Paul Rinehart.
Patty was an educator for 30 years. She taught in 
Washington, Missouri for two years, at a country school 
outside of Rolla, Missouri for a year and the remaining 
years as a second grade teacher at Wyman Elementary in 
Rolla, Missouri. She was also a Sunday School teacher and 
helped with Day School at the Rolla Church of Christ.
Her hobbies and interests included scrapbooking, tending 
her flower garden, reading magazines and listening to music. 
She was a kind and caring person who loved to bake and cook 
meals for others. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ruth 
Dierberg; and one sister, Ruth Moreland.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Martin Paul 
Rinehart; one son, Scott Rinehart and wife Angie of Columbia, 
Missouri; one daughter, Karen Jones and husband Dean of 
Salem, Missouri; four grandchildren, Colby Rinehart, Martin 
Jones, Lindsay Rinehart and Katherine Jones; other relatives 
and friends.
Visitation was held from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday 
November 24, 2020 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, 
Missouri.
Burial was in the family plot at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jack Butler, Wally Moreland, Randy 
Rinehart, Brad Bunyard, Steve Helterbrand and Jamie Rinehart. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home 
in St. James, Missouri.


Junior Leroy Simmerly

Junior Leroy Simmerly of Bourbon, Missouri was born on Sunday,
January 24, 1932 in Bourbon, Missouri to Jess Walter and 
Della Edith (Wymer) Simmerly and passed away on Monday, 
November 23, 2020 at the age of 88 years.
Junior married Eveline Gargus on March 21, 1952 in Leasburg, 
Missouri. 
Junior started working as a young boy cutting timber with 
his family. He would later own and operate J.L. Simmerly 
Sawmill in Bourbon, Missouri for many years.
He honorably served his country in the United States Army 
during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of American 
Legion Post #81 of Bourbon and served as Road Judge for 
Crawford County District No. 2.
Junior was a straight forward person and some would say, 
he was a bit ornery. He enjoyed going fishing, hunting, 
traveling with Eveline. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess Walter and 
Della Edith Simmerly; infant son, Garryl Simmerly; and 
four brothers, Curtis Dale, Robert Eugene, Richard Walter 
"Dick" and James Elwood Simmerly.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Eveline Simmerly 
of the home; two sons, Earl Simmerly and companion Barb 
Courtouise of Bourbon, Missouri and Mike and wife Linda 
Simmerly of Cuba, Missouri; four grandchildren, Jesse Earl 
Simmerly of Bourbon, Missouri, Jeffrey Walter Simmerly of 
Rolla, Missouri, Jennifer Lynn and husband Leeman Davis of 
Warrenton, Missouri and Janey Beth and husband Greg 
Campbell of Bourbon, Missouri; brother-in-law and 
sisters-in-law, Robert and Linda Gargus of Cuba, Missouri 
and Kathryn Areyan of the State of California; five great 
grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; other 
relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, 
November 28, 2020 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, 
Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, 
November 28, 2020 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, 
Missouri with Pastor John Limberopoulas officiating.
Interment with full military honors followed at the Bourbon 
Cemetery in Bourbon, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home 
of Cuba, Missouri.


Clyde V. Teems

Clyde V. Teems was born June 20, 1942 in Bethalto, Illinois 
to Clyde and Irma Teems and passed away on November 26, 2020 
at the age of 78 years, 5 months and 6 days.
He married Rose Marie Skyles in Rolla, Missouri on 
April 8, 1962. 
Clyde was an FAA certified Jet Aircraft Mechanic by 
profession. He spent 20 years in the USAF and retired 
November 1, 1980. He also served a year in Vietnam. After 
his Air Force career he went to work for McDonnell/Douglas 
aircraft company in St. Louis, Missouri as an air craft 
technical analyst for their FA-18 program.
In 1987 he transferred to North Island Navy Station at 
Coronado, California and worked as a Logistics 
Representative, parts specialist on the FA-18 When that 
contract ended in 1995, he transferred to Interlaken, 
Switzerland for two years and opened the Field Services 
Engineering office for their Air Force FA-18 Program. At 
the end of that two-year contract, Boeing Aircraft Company 
bought McDonnell Douglas, and Clyde decided to retire again. 
He and Rose moved back to the Rolla, Missouri area and 
retired. Clyde loved working with air craft. After his 
retirement he and Rose loved to travel the world and go on 
ocean cruises. He also had a wood hobby shop and enjoyed 
building bird houses, bird feeders, small cedar tables and 
wishing wells for family and friends. 
He was preceded in death, by his parents, Clyde and Irma 
Teems; one brother, Leslie Teems; two sisters, Mable Allison 
and Lela Stone; parents-in-law, Frank and Marie Skyles; 
special son-in-law, Doug Thompson; and three brothers-in-law, 
Charles Skyles, and Frank Skyles and Raymond Skyles. 
He is survived by his wife, Rose Marie Teems; one daughter, 
Brenda M. Teems of St. James, Missouri; one sister, Dolores 
Benson of New Windsor, Illinois; brother-in-law, James Stone 
of Woodriver, Illinois; sisters-in-law, Almyra Gargus and 
Jennie Byers of St. James, Missouri; two very special great 
nieces, Phoebe and Lotus Gargus; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, 
November 30, 2020 at the St. James Chapel of the James & 
Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 
December 1, 2020 at the St. James Chapel of the James & 
Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri.
Interment followed with full military honors at the Wishon 
Cemetery. 
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr 
Mortuary in St.James, Missouri.


Dale Arthur Thrasher

Dale Arthur Thrasher of Bourbon, Missouri was born in 
St. Louis, Missouri on September 8, 1945 to Lester and Fanny 
"Pearl" (Eddy) Thrasher and passed away on Sunday, 
November 15, 2020 at the age of 75 years.
He grew up and attended school in Wellston. Shortly after 
graduating high school, Dale enlisted in to the National 
Guard and honorably served his country for six years. 
While in the service, Dale married his first wife, Teddy 
Collins, on August 28, 1965.
Dale worked in the printing department at various companies, 
before starting his own printing company, Thrasher Printing 
in 1977. 
Dale was known to be very entrepreneurial minded and even 
started several companies in his lifetime. 
Later in life Dale married Judy (Nelson) Rothenberger on 
June 29, 1996. They continued to run the printing business 
and made their home in Bourbon, Missouri. Dale retired in 
2012. 
Dale enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming and working on old 
cars. He always had something on hand that people may have 
needed and would often times gift things that he had 
repaired to his friends. 
Dale was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church of 
Bourbon, Missouri. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Pearl 
Thrasher; brother, Edward Thrasher; and sister, Lois Martin.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Thrasher of Bourbon, 
Missouri; daughter, Teddy Booker and husband George of 
Columbia, Missouri; step son, Scott Rothenberger and wife 
Kelly of China; two brothers, Hershel "Glen" Thrasher and 
wife Joyce of St. Charles, Missouri and Jerry Dean Thrasher 
of Troy, Missouri; special friend who was like a son, 
Chris Brownlee of St. Louis, Missouri; other relatives and 
friends. 
Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, 
November 20, 2020 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, 
Missouri. 
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, 
November 21, 2020 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, 
Missouri with Pastor Ed Carter officiating. 
Interment was at the Bourbon Cemetery. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home 
in Sullivan, Missouri.


Jim R. Tyler

Jim R. Tyler of Cuba, Missouri was born on Monday, 
November 15, 1948 in Manila, Arkansas to Johnny and Myrtle 
(Stevens) Tyler and passed away on Tuesday, 
November 17, 2020 at the age of 72 years.
Jim started working for McDonnell-Douglas at the age of 17. 
He would later work and retire as an auditor for the 
International Association of Machinist & Aerospace Workers 
Union. He enjoyed spending time working on the farm and 
being on his tractor. He also enjoyed the history of the 
Civil War and he was always up to date on politics, Union 
and Civil Rights matters.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle J. Tyler; 
one son, Daniel Adams; father-in-law and mother-in-law, 
Ralph Veda (Leslie) Adams; brothers-in-law and 
sisters-in-law, Ralph Adams Jr., Martin Adams, Michael 
Adams, Brian Adams, Gary Adams, Jeannie Zobrist, Melvin 
Makara and Michael Evans.
He is survived by his wife, Terri (Adams) Tyler; two sons, 
Kevin and wife Mary Tyler and Keith Tyler; five 
grandchildren, Linda, Lauren, Brandon, Samuel and Kamden 
Tyler; father, Johnny Tyler; sister, Debbie and husband 
Gary Cate; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tony and 
wife Pat Dixon, Jackie Makara, Carolyn and husband Donald 
Bowolak, Debbie Evans, Sandra Mendoza and Michael Zobrist; 
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, 
November 24, 2020 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, 
Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, 
November 24, 2020 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, 
Missouri with Pastor Don Martin officiating.
Interment followed at the Kinder Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home 
of Cuba, Missouri.


John William Waller Jr.

John William Waller Jr. of Sullivan, Missouri was born in 
Leasburg, Missouri on April 25, 1920 to John William Sr. 
and Margaret Waller and passed away on Saturday, 
November 21, 2020 at the age of 100 years.
The Waller family moved to Sullivan, Missouri in the 1930's 
and John attended Sullivan High School, where he excelled 
in basketball, baseball and track. He set a pole vault 
record that has never been broken. The record was retired 
in 1976 when the new "flexible poles" became the standard. 
In high school, John met and began dating Esther Matthews.
Graduating high school in 1938, John received a Basketball 
Scholarship from St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. 
John graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Louis University and 
received his Bachelor's Degree in December 1941, just six 
days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He enlisted 
in the United States Navy as a Naval Aviator. 
While attending flight school at Naval Air Station Iowa, 
John played football for the Iowa Seahawks, a US Navy team 
that played NCAA football. John received a Lieutenants 
Commission in the US Navy and was transferred to the Naval 
Air Station in Pensacola, Florida for training in Aircraft 
Carrier Flight Operations.
After completing his training at Pensacola, he stayed on 
as a flight instructor. In 1943 he was transferred to Naval 
Air Station Atlanta to instruct British pilots in the use 
of American aircraft. While associating with British pilots 
in Atlanta, John was introduced and became interested in 
the sport of golf.
In 1944, while stationed in Atlanta, John and Esther 
Matthews were engaged and eventually married at the 
Peachtree Presbyterian Church. 
John completed his service in the Navy in 1946 and he 
returned to St. Louis University and enrolled in Law School. 
He graduated Magna Cum Laude with Juris Doctoris degree in 
1948.
John and Esther, returned to Sullivan, Missouri to set 
up a Private Law Practice. In 1954 he and a group of local 
businessmen started the Sullivan Country Club. John became 
associated with the Bank of Sullivan through his legal 
practice and purchased a major share in the bank in 1960. 
In 1965 he purchased a majority share in Farmers & Merchants 
Bank of St. Clair, Missouri. 
John always had a profound interest in horses and cattle. 
He was an avid outdoorsman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Matthews Waller; 
daughter, Carol Waller; one son, Grant Waller; parents, 
John William Sr. and Margaret Waller; brother, Ed Waller; 
and sisters, Mary McIvor and Margaret Schlueter. 
He is survived by one son, Thomas Scott Waller and wife 
Patricia; grandsons, John Thomas Waller, Matt Waller, Tim 
Waller and Cody Waller; personal assistant and caregiver, 
Paula Ray; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 2-3 p.m. for Sullivan Bank/Farmers 
and Merchants directors and employees and from 3-6 p.m. for 
the general public, Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the Eaton 
Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. 
Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020 
at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Paul Telken 
celebrating. 
Family burial was at the Anthonie's Mill Cemetery in Bourbon, 
Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home 
and Cremation Center of Sullivan, Missouri.



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