Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO 
Local Obituaries for the Week of December 23, 2020



Adam Lee Crocker

Adam Lee Crocker of Cuba, Missouri was born on Sunday, March 19, 1989 
at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri to R.W. Lyle and Gay Lynn 
(Haynes) Crocker and passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 after 
a vehicle accident at the age of 31 years, 8 months and 22 days.
Adam grew up in St. Louis, Missouri until he moved to Mesa, Arizona 
in 2001 where he attended Boulder High School. 
While in Arizona, he loved to hike, explore and photograph the 
scenery, especially the Superstition Mountains.   
After moving to Cuba, Missouri he worked for his cousin at Rich's 
Burgers in Steelville, Missouri with Bob Bell and most recently at 
Swinger Sanitation in Cuba, Missouri. 
Adam enjoyed motorcycles, riding dirt bikes. He loved driving the 
backroads of Missouri, traveling to Arizona, Illinois and Oklahoma 
all to find places to take pictures.  He had photographed every 
covered bridge in Missouri. 
He enjoyed going to Bennett Springs State Park. 
He became very close with his co-worker and buddy, John Dane.  Adam 
was most influenced in life by his good friends Dylan Holub, Michael 
Fletcher and his Aunt Peggy.  
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Virginia 
Crocker and Ronald and Doris Haynes; and aunt, Barb Haynes.
He is survived by his daughter, Charli Jae Crocker (mother Nikole 
Brooks) of Steelville, Missouri; parents, Gay (Richard) Kramer of 
Springfield, Missouri and R.W. Crocker of Cuba, Missouri; siblings, 
Kelly (Matt) Wilding of St. Louis, Missouri, Joshua (Michelle) 
Crocker of Springfield, Missouri and Jacob (Kristin) Crocker of 
Maricopa, Arizona; step siblings, Stephen Kramer of Altoona, 
Florida and Amanda Kramer of Mt. Dora, Florida; special aunt, Peggy 
Cusick (and Adam's buddy Bob) of Cuba, Missouri; special friends, 
Dylan Holub and Michael Fletcher, both of Mesa, Arizona and John 
Dane of Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 3-6 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 
the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 6 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 with 
Rev. Jerry Beers officiating.  The family asks you dress 
comfortably in blue jeans, because that is what Adam would want.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in 
Cuba, Missouri.


Harry A. Evans III

Harry A. Evans III of Cuba, Missouri was born on July 27, 1960 in St. 
Louis, Missouri to Harry A. and Mary J. (Shelby) Evans Jr. and passed 
away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the age of 60 years.
Harry married Tina Harris on October 2, 1993 in Cuba, Missouri. 
Harry worked for Von Hoffman Graphics in Owensville, Missouri before 
becoming disabled. He enjoyed playing chess, fixing things, 
listening to audio books, watching MASH and learning about NASA. 
He was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Mary Evans; 
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dwight and Darlene Harris.
He is survived by his wife, Tina (Harris) Evans of Cuba, Missouri; 
two children, Samuel Evans of Bourbon, Missouri and Sara and husband 
Matthew Padgett of Cuba, Missouri; parents, Harry and Mary Evans of 
Cuba, Missouri; two sisters, Lori and husband Mark Rikard of 
St. Louis, Missouri and Karen and husband Greg Rivard of Sun 
Prairie, Wisconsin; one brother-in-law, Jeffery and wife Bonnie 
Harris of Cuba, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Sue Schoen of Cuba, 
Missouri; special friends, John Witte and Peggy Mitchell both of 
St. Louis, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, 
December 15, 2020 at Bible Baptist Church in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 
the Bible Baptist Church in Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Nate Mowery 
officiating.
Interment followed at the Meramec Hills Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba,
Missouri.


Antonina "Toni" Marie Fox

Antonina "Toni" Marie Fox was born on Saturday, September 1, 1945 in 
Cleveland, Ohio to Emmett Foster and Theresa Marie (Ferrara) Pry and 
passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the age of 75 years, 
3 months and 13 days.
She attended Madison High School in Ohio.  She attended a 
Pentecostal Church and had accepted the Lord.
She married Lewis Henry Fox in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on 
March 8 1984. 
She worked as a cook and waitress in various restaurants, a security 
guard and a manager in the Public Housing industry. She managed the 
Cuba Apartments during her later years and was recognized for her 
"good service" in cleaning up the properties. 
In early years, Antonina liked to cook and spend time fishing with 
her husband.  In recent years, she loved making Indian crafts such 
as headdresses, jewelry, mandalas and dream catchers. She also 
enjoyed playing computer games and being active on Facebook.  She 
loved staying in close contact and being up-to-date with all her 
friends and family members.  
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Theresa Pry; 
husband, Lewis Henry Fox; and sisters, Juanita (Joe) Salgado, 
Rosalie (Paul) Wise and Theresa (Jim) Fordham.
She is survived by her son, James (Linda) Pry of Lakeland, Florida; 
daughter, Laura (Anthony) Dildine of Cuba, Missouri; grandchildren, 
Ashley (Andy) Simpson, Brittney Dildine, Courtney (Jacob) Bridges, 
Anthony Dildine, II, Stephen (Samantha) Dildine, all of Cuba, 
Missouri and Steven Dildine of Virginia Beach, Virginia; great 
grandchildren, Olivia Sedlak, Landon Sedlak, Greyson Bridges, 
Addison Simpson, Ryan Simpson, Evelynn Morris, Lillianna Morris, 
Anthony Dildine, III and Alexander Dildine, all of Cuba, Missouri; 
other relatives and friends.
The family chose cremation as her final disposition and held a 
Celebration of Life on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 4 p.m. at their 
home in Cuba, Missouri.  
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, 
Missouri.


Sylvia Jean Hartwick

Sylvia Jean (nee Kosfeld) Hartwick of Bourbon, Missouri was born on 
October 14, 1935 in Cuba, Missouri to Martin L. and Gertrude C. 
(nee Siemens) Kosfeld and passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 
at the age of 85 years.
Sylvia married Ivan P. Hartwick on June 16, 1956. 
Sylvia was a lifetime resident of Crawford County, with most of her 
years spent in Bourbon, Missouri where she was a homemaker. 
She was an active member of the Bourbon Seventh-day Adventist Church 
into which she was baptized on September 6, 1952, serving in many 
offices and taking on various responsibilities throughout the years. 
She had a beautiful singing voice, winning a 1 rating in Girls High 
Voice at the Central Missouri District Competition at Rolla on 
March 30, 1951 and an Honor Rating 2 at the University of Missouri 
Columbia's Missouri Interscholastic Meet - Music Festival on 
April 28, 1951. Through the years she sang solos, sang in duets and 
trios for church services and other local programs.
Sylvia is remembered for her pleasant smile and contagious laughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Gertrude 
Kosfeld; three brothers, Martin Kosfeld, Milton Kosfeld and Larry 
Kosfeld; two sisters, Ruth Kosfeld and Alice Woodruff; and one 
sister-in-law Jean Kosfeld. 
She is survived by her husband, Ivan Hartwick of Bourbon, Missouri; 
three children, Dennis Hartwick and wife LaDonna of Bourbon, 
Missouri, David Hartwick of Bourbon, Missouri and Annette Sammons 
and husband Mike of Venice, Florida; three sisters-in-law, Chris 
Kosfeld of Mont Alto, Pennyslvania, Nelda Kosfeld of Glendale, 
Arizona and Edna Bawolek of Hubertus, Wisconsin; six granddaughters, 
Erica Hartwick of Bourbon, Missouri, Andrea Strothcamp and husband 
Jacob of Bourbon, Missouri, Larisa, Alanna and Ariel Sammons of 
Florida; two great grandchildren, Drawe Froning and Luna Wagner; 
other relatives and friends.
It was Sylvia's request to have a private burial at the Bourbon 
Cemetery. 
A Memorial/Celebration of Life gathering will take place at a later 
date. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba,
Missouri.


Nadene Hogue

Nadene Hogue was born July 8, 1940 in Salem, Missouri to Alvah Homer 
and Millie Madeline (Litty) Carr and passed away Tuesday, 
December 15, 2020 at the age of 80 years.
She married Harold Gene Hogue on August 30,1958 and they moved from 
Cook Station, Missouri to St. Louis, Missouri.
Nadene spent over 40 years in a career she loved at Martiz, working 
her way from the mailroom to senior leadership and paving the way 
for countless female leaders behind her. After retirement, she took 
careful care of Gene as he was fighting a long battle with cancer 
and raised her great granddaughter, Emilie Marlene Hogue.
She enjoyed quilting and was well known for her beautiful and 
intricate designs, many of which she gifted to friends and family. 
She was also a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gene Hogue; son, 
Rickey G. Hogue; grandson, Daniel P. Hogue; parents, Alvah Homer 
and Millie Madeline Carr; sisters, Lois Ann Missey, Judy Worley 
and Christine Grubaugh; brother, Thomas E. Carr; brothers-in-law, 
E. Wayne Hogue, William Monroe Hogue, Gerald Eacker and Thomas 
Buckingham.
She is survived by her son, Allen Wayne (Tammy) Hogue; daughter, 
Lisa Kaye Ghattas; grandchildren, Gary Wayne Hogue, Andrew Ghattas 
and Anthony Ghattas; Ahbier (Joe) FaQuin, Muna (Curt) Mercer, and 
Kayla (Larry) Price; great grandchildren, Callahan Michael Mercer 
and Emilie Marlene Hogue;, other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 18, 2020 from 4-6 p.m. at
the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 6 p.m. with Rev. Spencer Hutson 
officiating.
The family chose cremation as her final disposition.  
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in 
Steelville, Missouri. 


Barbara S. King

Barbara S. (Bullock) King was born in St. Louis, Missouri on 
April 9, 1948 to Hursel and Elsie (Hayes) Bullock and passed away 
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the age of 72 years.
On October 7, 1967 she married Donnie King in Vienna, Missouri. 
Barb worked for many years at the St. James Leader Journal 
newspaper office until she joyously became a full-time grandma. 
She was an active member of Ft. Wyman Baptist Church in Rolla, 
Missouri where she frequently taught Sunday school, helped 
coordinate VBS, served on committees, won many church "cookoffs" 
and helped whenever she was needed. She lived her life in service 
to the Lord. She was a voracious reader and stray cat rescuer. Her 
care and concern for others was evident on a daily basis. 
Her love never shone brighter however than when she spoke of and 
was in the presence of her grandchildren, Megan and Daniel. 
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Donnie; son, 
Timothy; brother, Jim; sister-in-law, Anna Bullock; sisters, Helen 
and Martha Mae; and brothers-in-law, Harold Waldron and Larry Garner.
She is survived by her sons, Terry and Jason; daughter-in-law, 
Ginger; granddaughter, Megan (Jordan); grandson, Daniel; great 
granddaughter, Mackinley; sisters, Betty (Walter) Dickens; brother, 
Bill (Helen) Bullock; other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held as soon as family and friends 
can safely gather together again. 
Private graveside services and interment were at the Wishon 
Cemetery in St. James, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of Rolla Cremation and Memorial 
in Rolla, Missouri.


Patricia "Gayle" King

Patricia "Gayle" King of Bunnell, Florida, formerly of Rolla, 
Missouri, was born on August 14, 1949 in Newburg, Missouri to the 
late Earl and Lorene (Bonebrake) Henson and passed away on Tuesday,
December 15, 2020 at the age of 71 years, 4 months and 1 day.
Patricia was baptized in 1956 and became a member of the Big Piney
Baptist Church in 1957. 
Patricia, whom most people knew as Gayle, worked at Zeno's for many 
years, where she not only served you your meal, but also served you 
a smile and warm conversation, she had many regular customers that 
would come and ask to be seated in her area. She raised her children 
in Rolla, Missouri before embarking on her new adventure. 
She moved to Florida in June 1981. She enjoyed the sun and the beach 
and took a job at Palm Coast Data as a print press operator. She 
worked for the company for 20 years. 
While in Florida she met Michael King and they were married in 1995. 
She had many hobbies and interests over the years including reading, 
crocheting, and gardening. She also loved mowing the grass with her 
husband, bird watching and playing with her dog Cocoa. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Lorene Henson; 
sisters, Betty Davis, and Earlene Lewis; and brother-in-law, Earnest 
Davis.
She is survived by her husband, Michael King of the home; children, 
Elaine Bourland and husband Charles of St. James, Missouri, Donna 
Murphy and significant other Matt Whiteley of Doolittle, Missouri, 
Larry Murphy and partner Christian Jessen of Rolla, Missouri and 
Tina Bradley and husband Keith of Knoxville, Tennessee; adopted son,
 Christopher Hinkle of Rolla, Missouri; grandchildren, Alisha 
Bourland of Columbia, Missouri, Lorena Zachery and husband TJ of 
Lebanon, Missouri, Matthew Smith and wife Amanda of St. Robert, 
Missouri, Megan Drew and husband Johnny of Doolittle, Missouri, John 
Tekstar of Knoxville, Tennessee and Paige Tekstar of Knoxville, 
Tennessee; great grandchildren, Zoey, Reagan, Jackson and Landon 
Zachery, McKenzie and Marrissa Drew, Adalynn and Rylan Smith, 
Channing Theilen and Beckham Breshears; siblings, Leon (Mudd) Henson 
and wife Irene of Springfield, Missouri; brother-in-law, Bill Lewis 
of Newburg, Missouri; other relatives and friends. 
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, 
December 19, 2020 at the Rolla Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary 
in Rolla, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2020 
at the Rolla Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Reverend 
Christian Jessen officiating. 
Interment was at the Pilot Knob Cemetery in Rolla, Missouri with 
Christopher Hinkle, Rick Ellis, Matt Smith, Johnny Drew, Keith 
Bradley and TJ Zachery serving as pallbearers. 
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in 
Rolla, Missouri.


Edward Harris Lakaner

Edward Harris Lakaner of Bourbon, Missouri was born in Steelville,
Missouri on August 12, 1937 to William A. and Mabel J. (Shoop) 
Lakaner and passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the age of 
83 years.
He grew up attending school in Steelville and graduated with the 
Class of 1956. 
Edward entered into the United States Army and served his country 
in Korea and various other places. 
He married his first wife, Doris Lee White on July 8, 1961. Doris
passed away in 1971. 
For many years, Edward worked as a machine maintenance man for 
McDonald Douglas, Chrysler and Proctor Products. Most recently, he 
retired from Mar-Bal in Cuba, Missouri in 2007.
Edward was united in marriage to his second wife, Doris Anna Merritt 
in 1986. Shortly after marrying, they moved to the Bourbon, Missouri 
area. Edward was a member of Steelville Presbyterian Church, where 
he was baptized on April 9, 1950 and later he and Doris became 
members of Lasting Hope Assembly of God in Bourbon., Missouri 
Edward loved eating at the Circle Inn in Bourbon, Missouri. He 
referred to it as his favorite spot. He also loved fishing, hunting 
and drinking a beer. 
In his later years, Edward enjoyed traveling with Doris. 
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Lee Lakaner; his 
parents, William and Mabel Lakaner; and one brother, Ted Lakaner. 
He is survived by his wife, Doris Lakaner; five children, John C. 
Lakaner and wife Marilyn of Steelville, Missouri, Randy Martin and 
wife Sherri of Bourbon, Missouri, Roger Martin of Bourbon, Missouri, 
Ron Martin and wife Linda of Cuba, Missouri and Tammy Nissen and 
husband Travis of Cuba, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; 24 great 
grandchildren; other relatives and friends. 
Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, 
December 18, 2020 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at noon on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 
the Eaton Funeral Home Chapel in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor 
Wendy Downing officiating. 
Interment followed was in the New Home Cemetery in Cherryville, 
Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home and 
Cremation Center of Sullivan, Missouri.  


Raymond A. Leslie

Raymond A. Leslie of Steelville, Missouri was born on Tuesday, 
June 2, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to Richard Vernon and Anna 
Celeste (Williams) Leslie and passed away on Thursday, 
December 10, 2020 at the age of 78 years, 6 months and 8 days.
Raymond graduated from Cuba High School.  After graduating he joined 
the United States Navy where he served his country honorably for 
four years during the Cuban Crisis.  When he returned home he worked 
at McDonnell Douglas for a year, then moved to Reno, Nevada where he 
was a hotel maintenance manager and worked for Harold's Club.
He enjoyed attending the "Burning Man" event each year in the desert 
where he rented bicycles to those wishing to participate.  Raymond 
was a survivalist.  He loved to read, especially science fiction 
novels.  He enjoyed writing horror stories and watching war movies, 
specifically World War II.  
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Anna Leslie; 
sister-in-law, Sharon Lee Leslie; and niece, Angela J. Simpson.
He is survived by his son, Michael (Daphne) Mallow of New Bedford, 
Massachusetts; granddaughter, Aurora Mallow; brothers, David 
Leslie Sr. of Steelville, Missouri and Lawrence "Vernon" (Carrie) 
Leslie of Springfield, Missouri; nieces and nephew, Leanne (Larry) 
Hankins of St. James, Missouri, David Leslie, Jr. and Anna Wadlow, 
both of Cuba, Missouri and Sharon Leslie of Missouri; other 
relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the 
Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. 
Funeral service was at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2020 with 
Rev. Don Wissmann officiating and full military honors. 
The family chose cremation as his final disposition and will later 
be buried at the Kinder Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in 
Steelville, Missouri.


Nadine Margaret

Nadine Margaret (nee Bell) was born in Cuba, Missouri on 
December 17, 1929 to Arthur and Margaret (Higgins) Bell and passed
Away December 19,2020 at the age of 91 years.
Nadine lived in Missouri and Illinois before moving to Tucson, 
Arizona.  
There she met Lad Joseph Manor on St Patrick's Day 1963 on a blind 
date.  They were married June 10, 1963. 
In 1976 Lad quit his job, packed up the family and moved to Missouri. 
Nadine was a devoted homemaker for her family.  She loved horses, 
flower gardening, and was an amazing baker and cook.  She always 
attended activities that involved her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Lad in 2016; parents, 
Arthur and Margaret Bell; and 15 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her children, Ann Caudill and Joseph Manor; 
grandchildren, Andrea and Josh Ellis, Amanda Caudill, Abigail and 
James Blanc, and Richard Caudill and fianceŽ Megan Harshbarger; great 
grandchildren, Autumn, Ariana, Amaiya, Adelynne, Aubree, Everlee, 
and Aleah (coming soon); other relatives and friends.
Private funeral services were held at the Immaculate Conception 
Catholic Cemetery in St. James, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in 
St. James, Missouri.


Albert J. "AB" Martin

Albert J. "AB" Martin of Steelville, Missouri was born on May 1, 1932 
in Crawford County, Missouri to Robert C. and Frona (Trask) Martin 
and passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the age of 88 years.
Albert married Lorene Pyatt on February 5, 1955 in Steelville, Missouri. 
Albert honorably served his country in the United States Army during the 
Korean War. He was a retiree of the St. Louis Carpenters Local and for 
a few years he owned operated Martin's Saw Shop in Steelville, 
Missouri. 
Albert and Lorene loved to travel to Arizona and Wyoming. He enjoyed 
bee keeping, gardening and hunting. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert C. "R.C. Dick" and 
Frona Martin; one son, Carl Martin; two sisters, Anna Mae White and 
Roberta White; two brothers, Cecil and wife Foye Martin and James 
Martin.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lorene Martin of the home; 
five children, Rhonda and husband Robert Pyatt of Davisville, 
Missouri, Jerry and wife Vicki Martin of Steelville, Missouri, 
Roger Martin and Deric Martin, both of Steelville, Missouri and 
Nathan and wife Angie Martin of Cuba, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, 
Jason West, Zack Pyatt, Justin Martin and companion Shawntae, 
Travis Martin, Brittany and husband Jake King, Savannah Martin, 
Allison and husband Joey Ridenhour, Tierra and husband Jared 
Wilkininson, Trevor Martin and Trystan Martin; one brother, Henry 
and wife Bonnie Martin of Davisville, Missouri; one sister, Mabel 
Volner of Steelville, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Betty Martin of 
Steelville, 
Missouri; one brother-in-law, Cecil and wife Mildred Pyatt of Eldon, 
Missouri; eight great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 
at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 
at the Martin-Trask Cemetery, Cherryville, Missouri with Pastor Mike 
Mounce officiating. Special music "Amazing Grace" and "I'll Fly Away" 
was sung by Bob and Carol Coleman. Full military honors concluded 
the services.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, 
Missouri.


Bob Franklin McClain

Bob Franklin McClain was born in Ishmael, Missouri to Ralph and 
Nellie (nee Beers) McClain on March 20, 1936 and passed away on 
December 11, 2020 at the age of 84 years, 8 months and 22 days.
Bob was a Christian who accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior when 
he was a young man at Joseph Chapel Church and later rededicated 
his life at Huzzah Baptist Church where he became a member and was 
baptized by Brother Moreland in the Huzzah River.
He was a graduate of Valley High School and served honorably in 
the U.S. Army for two years and three months spending two of those 
years stationed in Germany. 
On December 26, 1959 he married Bonnie Fern Haffer. 
Bob and Fern were a team. They were together whether it was doing 
chores, cutting grass or just having fun. They attended church 
regularly when weather and health permitted. They loved to travel 
and had so much fun going to a few states each year accomplishing 
all 50 states throughout the years.
Bob liked nothing better than going on fishing trips with his 
nephew, David McClain.
Bob and Fern loved going to their cabin on the McClain farm. 
Bob enjoyed deer hunting. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Nellie McClain; 
father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Ida Matchell Haffer; 
two brothers, James (Connie) McClain and Curtis McClain; 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Ray Taylor, Don Phillips and 
Harry Brown, Archie (Janie) Haffer, Claude (Marple) Haffer, Raymond 
Haffer, Vivian McClain, Gladys (Harold) Hammond, Hallie (George) 
McConnell, Melba (John) Doss, Wynetta Haffer, Ruby (Bill) Barman 
and Lucille (Kenneth) Jennings.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bonnie Fern McClain; four 
brothers, Eugene (Sharon) McClain, Bill (Helen) McClain, Lindell 
McClain, all of Potosi, Missouri and Dennis McClain of Steelville, 
Missouri; three sisters, Gladys Phillips of Union, Missouri, Nancy 
Brown of St. Clair, Missouri and Jane (Lowell) McMillen of 
Caledonia, Missouri; very special aunt, Edith Beers Birmingham of 
Desoto, Missouri; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Ruth Haffer 
Thomas of St. Louis, Missouri and Mary Haffer of St. James, 
Missouri and Floyd "Bud" Haffer of St. James, Missouri; other 
relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, 
December 16, 2020 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, 
Missouri.
Funeral services were held at noon on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 
with Rev. Andy Keyman officiating. Special music of "Amazing Grace" 
and "How Great Thou Art" was sung by Amanda Keyman. Other music of 
"Wayfairing Stranger " was sung by Norma Taylor.
Committal prayer and interment with full military honors from the 
U.S. Army and VFW were in the Haffer Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri.
Casket bearers were Allen McClain, David McClain, Chris McClain, 
Lucas McClain, Austin Haffer, Willie Haffer and Floyd "Buddy" 
Haffer Jr.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home in Steelville, Missouri.


Virgie (Woolsey) McKinnon

Virgie (Woolsey) McKinnon was born in Newburg, Missouri on 
June 16, 1942 and passed away on December 9, 2020 at the age of 
78 years, 5 months and 24 days.
Virgie was always by Jerry's sidekick while traveling as he played 
shows all over the country with his band. She was a socialite 
who never met a stranger. 
Once settled in St. James, Missouri Virgie loved to crochet,
cook and shop. 
Virgie worked for many years and retired from Boys and Girls Town 
where she was referred to as "Mom" by many residents as she worked 
as a house parent. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerold McKinnon.
She is survived by her children, Shawn (Kathy), Delia, and Joshua; 
grandchildren, Brett, Mike (Jill), Nick, Kate (James), Luke, Ian and
Stormie; many great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the 
St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Pastor Craig 
Rippy officiating. 
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in 
St. James, Missouri.


Theodosia Wilhemia Bullock Meurer

Theodosia Wilhemia Bullock Meurer of St. James Missouri was born on 
December 4, 1927 in St. James, Missouri to William and Dosia Bullock 
and passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the age of 92 years.
At the young age of 10, her father passed away at the age of 50. 
Theodosia was given the nickname Teddy by a girlfriend that couldn't
pronounce her name. Her many friends continue to call her Teddy. 
Teddy attended school at St. James, Missouri but didn't like school 
much, in particular math. Her favorite subject was probably spelling. 
She attended school until her second year of high school and then 
left school to get a job to help her mother. 
Teddy worked at Rice Stix Garment Factory in St. James, Missouri for 
40 years, until it shut down. She was a very good seamstress and made 
special dresses for various clothing stores.
Teddy was married twice. She was married to Frank Meurer for 17 years. 
She loved country music and singing karaoke. Her friends thought she 
sounded like Patsy Cline, her favorite song to sing was "Crazy." 
Teddy attended the first Baptist Church in St. James, Missouri and 
was baptized by Rev. Lanning in the Meramec River. 
She enjoyed roller skating with her friend, until the day she fell 
on the sidewalk and broke her leg. 
Teddy had a Toy Manchester for 10 years named Dandy. He slept with 
her and followed her everywhere she went in the house. 
She enjoyed crosswords and other puzzles. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dosia Bullock;
siblings, Delmar Bullock, Sylvia Bell, William "Shorty" Bullock, 
Johnny Bullock, Gene Bullock and infant brother, Charles Franklin 
Bullock. 
She is survived by her sisters, Mary Ann Bullock of St. James, 
Missouri and Shirley Lee Prewett of Maryland Heights, Missouri; other 
relatives and friends. 
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, 
November 20, 2020 the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020 
at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary. 
Interment was at the Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in 
St. James, Missouri.


Kenrick "Ken" J. Paynton 

Kenrick "Ken" J. Paynton of Stanton, Missouri was born on 
May 23, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri to George C. and Mary (Haydon) 
Paynton and passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the age of 
85 years.
Ken married Maggie Hall on June 7, 1959 in Bourbon, Missouri. 
Ken honorably served his country in the United States Army. He 
retired as an Aircraft Inspector from Boeing, in July of 1999 after 
42 1/2 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed planting a garden 
every year, growing roses, hunting and fishing. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, George C. and Mary Paynton.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maggie R. Paynton of the 
home; four children, Michael and wife Donna Paynton of Lovelock, 
Nevada, Susan and husband Richard Weiskopf of Rosebud, Missouri, 
Calvin and wife Chris Paynton of Wylie, Texas and John Paynton of 
Stanton, Missouri; one sister, Grace Shelden of Dixon, Missouri; two 
brothers-in-law, Harold and wife Al Hall and Ray and wife Mary Hall, 
both of Cuba, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; 
one great-great grandchild; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, 
December 22, 2020 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 
at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Don Martin 
officiating.
Interment followed at the Stanton Cemetery in Stanton, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of 
Cuba, Missouri.


Mary A. Redding

Mary A. Redding of Rolla, Missouri, formerly of Cuba, Missouri, 
was born on June 15, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri to Frank and 
Margaret (Meyers) Zeiss and passed away on Sunday, 
December 13, 2020 at the age of 64 years.
Mary married Charles Redding on April 23, 1977 in St. Louis, 
Missouri. 
Mary was a homemaker, she enjoyed taking care of home and family. 
She loved to play solitaire and bingo. Her favorite drink was a cold 
"Pepsi". She could be found watching the news, Criminal Minds and Blue 
Bloods or listening to country music.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Margaret Zeiss; 
husband, Charles Redding; one daughter, Tracy Redding; and one 
brother, Don Zeiss.
She is survived by her son, Greg Redding and fiance Rachel of Rolla, 
Missouri; five grandchildren, David, Dyanna, Fayth, Hope and 
Destiny; two brothers, Ron and wife Carol Zeiss of St. Peters, 
Missouri and Michael Zeiss of Callaway County, Missouri; two 
sisters-in-law, Diana Hoffer of South Carolina and Grace Huber of 
St. Louis, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Graveside service were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020 
at the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of 
Cuba, Missouri.


Joseph Mannfred Rice

Joseph Mannfred Rice of St. James, Missouri was born April 28, 1948 
in Ogallala, Nebraska to Frederick and Ruth Margaret (Peterson) 
Rice and passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the age of 
72 years.
On December 24, 1982 he married Anna (Eads) Rice in Rolla, Missouri. 
Joe served his country for eight years in the U.S. Army. He did two 
tours in Vietnam. He was a gourmet cook for the top brass while in 
the service. Joe also loved nature and animals.
He loved working with his hands, whether it be building engines or 
motors to building furniture. Joe built his home in 1986 where he 
resided until his death. No one needed to hire a mechanic if Joe was 
available. 
Joe worked on some of the major meat processing plants in the U.S.
when he was younger. At some point, he began driving big rigs over 
the road for different trucking companies. 
He drove for J.B. Hunt Transportation for 16 years and received many 
awards including the Million Mile Award, Driver of the Year, 
Professional Truck Driver and Carnegie Hero fund for saving the life 
of a driver from within a burning tanker truck filled with 
hydrofluoric acid. He also helped a couple escape from their 
overturned motor home. 
In December of 2011 Joe was badly injured while making a delivery in 
North Carolina rendering him disabled. 
Joe was of Protestant denomination. He could answer about any 
question one would have about the Bible. He always said that he 
and God have an arrangement. 
He is survived by his wife, Anna Rice of St. James, Missouri; one 
son, Louis William Watkins of Edgar Springs, Missouri; daughter, 
Sally Ann Watkins of St. James, Missouri; two sisters, Karen Zuege of 
Council Grove, Kansas and Linda Burke of Laredo, Texas; one grandson, 
Colton Watkins; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2020
at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 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.


William "Reid" Stephens

William "Reid" Stephens of Bourbon, Missouri was born on Monday, 
February 4, 1924 in Hinch, Missouri to Mont Homer and Mamie Frances 
(Wymer) Stephens and passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 
the age of 96 years, 10 months and 11 days.
Reid graduated from Bourbon High School in 1942.
In March of 1943 he was inducted into the United States Army where 
he served and fought during World War II.
In February of this year, he was awarded The Order of The Crown, the 
second highest Belgian Order Of Knighthood for his outstanding 
service during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944. He was a machine 
gunner with the 23rd Armored Infantry Battalion of the 7th Armored 
Division and fought with his fellow soldiers to hold back a German 
offensive that threatened to break the Allied lines. His platoon 
stayed back to provide rearguard security for his battalion and this 
cost him his freedom as he was taken as a prisoner of war by the 
German army. After his release and honorable discharge from the Army, 
he attended Moler Barber School in St. Louis and was the local barber 
in Bourbon for 42 years. Reid's Barber Shop was known as 
"A Good Place to get clipped."
In August of 1947 he married his first wife Lucille Mildred (Eaton) 
Stephens. 
Reid married Alice Richardson on July 1, 1972 in Bourbon, Missouri 
and celebrated 48 years together this past summer.
He was an avid fisherman. He was very active in his church and 
taught Sunday School for over 20 years. Reid and Alice attended 1st 
Southern Baptist Church of Leasburg, Missouri in recent years as 
his health allowed. He was also a member of the Bourbon American 
Legion for 75 years. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Mamie Stephens; 
parents-in-law, Herb and Tessie (Oliver) Eaton and William and Eula 
(Denney) Richardson; son, William Ronald Stephens; brothers, Virgil 
Stephens, Jim (Lee) Stephens and Clarence (Rose) Stephens; 
sister-in-law, Ida Thom; and brothers-in-law William Herman 
Richardson, Lawrence Ray and Franklin (Terry) Richardson.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Stephens of Bourbon, Missouri; 
children, Mike (Donna) Stephens of Bourbon, Missouri, Roberta Ellen 
(Robert "Bob") Kimball of St. James, Missouri and Alice (Ron) Dowler 
of Rolla, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Donna Stephens of Blue Springs, 
Missouri; sister, Florence Ray of Republic, Missouri; nine 
grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; eight great great-
grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
There was a private family service on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 
with Bro. Terry King and Bro. Mike King officiating. 
Burial was at the Crossroads Cemetery in Leasburg, Missouri.  
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in 
Cuba, Missouri.


Ruby Isolene Stites

Ruby Isolene Stites of Steelville, Missouri was born August 17, 1933 
in Keysville, Missouri to Winfred and Dovie Oxendine Stites and 
passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the age of 87 years, 
3 months and 27 days.
Isolene had been a member of the First Baptist Church in Steelville,
Missouri for many years and also attended Victory Baptist Church at 
Cherryville, Missouri. 
She graduated from Cherryville High School. 
For 20 years, she was employed at Gibbs Care as a supervisor over 
housekeeping in which she loved her job, retiring in 1995. 
Isolene enjoyed gardening, sewing and quilting and cooking chicken 
and dumplings for her family on Sunday. 
She loved to cook and enjoyed sharing new recipes. She was kind 
and caring and loved going to church to praise God when she was able 
to go. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Winfred and Dovie Stites; 
two brothers, Cecil Stites and Bill Stites; sister-in-law, Deloris 
Stites; and nephews, Michael Plank, Dale Wayne Stites and Brian Stites.
She is survived by her sister, Shirley (Mike) Plank of Steelville, 
Missouri; three brothers, Lane Stites, Bob Stites and Joe (Joyce) 
Stites, all of Steelville, Missouri; sister-in-law, Pearl Stites of 
Steelville, Missouri; 12 nieces; nine nephews; other relatives and 
friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, 
December 17, 2020 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville,
Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2020 
at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with
Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Special music of "Amazing Grace" and 
"Precious Memories" was sung.
Committal prayer and interment were in the Cherryville First Baptist 
Church Cemetery.
Casket bearers were Randy Stites, Heath Stites, Paul Stites, Rod
Mell, Matt Booker and Matt McPherson with Allen Stites serving as 
honorary.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home 
of Steelville, Missouri.


Mabel Velma Taylor

Mabel Velma Taylor of Sullivan, Missouri was born in Champion City, 
Missouri on March 20, 1926 to Louis and Lizzie (Riske) Schebaum and 
passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the age of 94 years.
She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri eventually making her home in 
the Sullivan, Missouri area in 1963. 
Mabel married Edward L. Taylor on May 20, 1944. 
Mabel was employed in several shoe factories in both St. Louis and 
Sullivan, Missouri. Then, for many years, Mabel cleaned for 
Hassebroek's Funeral Home, Peterson Oil, KTUI Radio Station and 
several private homes. Mabel's last employment was for the Bank of 
Sullivan, where she served as custodian for 23 years. 
Mabel had a great sense of humor and she loved playing a variety of 
card and board games. She also enjoyed gardening and fishing. Mabel 
had an extensive collection of salt and pepper shakers that she 
collected from all over the country.
Mabel was a long-time member of New Testament Baptist Church, a 
10-year member of Eastern Star Chapter 105, she volunteered many 
hours to the Sullivan Hospital Auxiliary and was a lifetime member 
of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Taylor; one son, 
Louis (Sonny) Taylor; two grandchildren, Kim Romay and Gene 
Hopwood Jr.; one great grandchild, Sydney Hopwood; parents, Louis 
and Lizzie Schebaum; six siblings, Bill, Otto and Louis Schebaum, 
Elise Dierking, Irene Schebaum and Ida Schebaum in infancy; and 
one son-in-law, Gary Kraemer. 
She is survived by four children, Velma Kraemer of St. Louis, 
Missouri, Sandra Hopwood and husband Gene of Bourbon, Missouri, 
Edward Taylor and wife Norma of Jacksonville, North Carolina and 
Joseph Taylor and wife Lisa, of Union, Missouri; eight 
grandchildren, Chas, David and Kirsten Taylor, Terrie Kocisak and 
husband Steven of St. Louis, Missouri, Timothy Hopwood and wife 
Christine of Sullivan, Missouri, Angela Taylor of Wilmington, North 
Carolina, Rebecca Taylor and husband Buddy of Stafford, Virginia 
and Lucas Madden of Union, Missouri; 16 great grandchildren; 
two great-great grandchildren; one sister, 
Wilhelmine Halmich of Sullivan, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Rovina 
Schebaum of Sullivan, Missouri; other relatives and friends. 
Visitation was held from 5:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 
at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, 
December 16, 2020 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri 
with Pastors Josh and Dave Wright officiating. 
Interment followed in I.O.O.F. Memorial Cemetery in Sullivan, 
Missouri
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home and 
Cremation Center of Sullivan, Missouri.


Melba Glenna Vance

Melba Glenna Vance, of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of Salem, Missouri, 
was born September 11, 1930 in Boss, Missouri to Tom and Roxie 
(Asher) Brooks and passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the 
age of 90 years.
Melba married James Vance on December 24, 1948. 
Melba enjoyed going to yard sales, church singings, fellowship with 
friends. 
She attended Free Will Baptist Church in Salem, Missouri and Cuba, 
Missouri. 
She was preceded in death by her parents. Tom and Roxie Brooks; 
husband, James Vance in 1987; brothers, Delbert, Noel, and Cleo 
Brooks; sisters, Wilma Foster, Verla Enloe and Thelma Radford; and 
infant brother, Andrew Brooks. 
She is survived by her children, Billy Vance and wife Karen of 
Eugene, Missouri, Roger Vance and wife Toni of Cuba, Missouri and 
Roxanne Maxfield and husband Frank of Owensville, Missouri; 
grandchildren, Craig A. Carey, Max Vance, Josh Vance, Vanessa Roark 
and husband Jared, great grandchildren; Hanna, Landon, AJ, Reign and 
Xoe; other relatives and friends. 
Funeral services were private due to family wishes. 
Interment was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery with Pastor Charlie 
Younger officiating with friends and family serving as pallbearers.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in 
Salem, Missouri.


Bonnie Watson

Bonnie Watson of Salem, Missouri was born November 24, 1946 in 
St. James, Missouri to William Wade and Molly Virginia Britton 
Watson and passed away Sunday December 13, 2020 at the age of 7
4 years.
Bonnie was a fun person to be around. She was always happy and the 
first one to tell a joke and to light up the room. She loved to 
crochet, make items out of plastic canvas and to quilt. Bonnie loved 
her crafts but her true blessing was giving her creations away, her 
heart was happiest when she could give her talents to someone else.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Wade and Molly 
Watson; brothers, Jimmie Watson and Dale Watson; sisters, Mae Dixon 
and Geraldine Watson; sister-in-law, Sharon Watson; and 
brother-in-law, Jerry "Pug" Hanks.
She is survived by her daughters, Christina Clark and husband Mark
of Frederickton, Missouri, Lisa Clark and Red Rehkop of 
Fredericktown, Missouri, Becky Dawson and husband Alcinder of 
Junction City, Kansas and Mollie Coulter and husband John of Crocker,
Missouri; brothers, Stanley Watson and Junior Watson and wife Sandy 
of St. James, Missouri; sisters, Eileen and husband Herman Gibson, 
Jettie Hanks, Shirley and husband Cecil Dearduff, all of St James, 
Missouri, Dollie and Kenny Shields of Chapman Kansas and Liddy and 
husband Allen Henson of Rolla, Missouri; nine grandchildren; five 
great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at 
the Asher Cemetery with Stephen Brubaker officiating. 
Burial was at the family plot at the Asher Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in 
St. James, Missouri.



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