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Craig Davis
Craig J. Davis of Leavenworth, Kansas was born November 19, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to Marie and James Davis and passed away Friday, July 20, 2007 at the age of 56 years.
He grew up in a military family and graduated from high school at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri–Columbia and an M.L.A. from Baker University.
He retired from Hallmark Cards.
He married
Marlene Evans, of Butte, Montana in 1980.
He was preceded in death by two aunts, Frances Voss and Helen Merkel.
He is survived by his wife; son, Griffin; daughter, Gwenna; mother, Marie Davis of Bourbon, Missouri; brother, Michael Davis and family of Springfield, Missouri; nieces; nephews; three aunts, Pauline Harris, Marge Killian and Rose Bindner and other relatives and friends.
Lillie Arnetta “Nettie” Halbert
Lillie Arnetta “Nettie” Halbert was born Friday, December 30, 1915 in Cherryville, Missouri, the daughter of Cletis and Mertie (Mauck) Murry and passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri, at the age of 91 years.
Nettie was united in marriage to Thurston R. Halbert on September 11, 1935 in Cherryville, Missouri and to this union one son and two daughters were born. After 55 years of marriage Thurston passed away on July 29, 1990.
Nettie lived on the farm in Cherryville, Missouri area spending time gardening, growing flowers and quilting. She also collected dolls and salt and pepper shakers.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; an infant daughter, Juanita; three brothers and four sisters-in-law, Lewis Murry and wife Mary, Everett Murry and wife Lillie, Otis Murry and wife Bunchie and Lavada Murry; five sisters and six brothers-in-law, Laura Williams and husband Clarence, Pearl Bryant and husband Lilbert, Lettie Oxendine and husband Raymond, Dollie Murry, Mabel Bell and husband Ernest, Max Davis and Clarence Dixon.
She is survived by her son, Raymond Jr. Halbert and wife Carol of Davisville, Missouri; one daughter, Mildred Davis of St. Louis, Missouri; one brother, Lawrence Murry of Buckhorn, Missouri; one sister, Rosie Parker of Dixon, Missouri; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; other family and friends.
Funeral service was held Friday, August 3, 2007 in the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri by her grandson, Rev. Michael Davis.
Special music of “Mansion on the Hilltop” was sung by Kourtney and Brandie Larson and Paula Davis with accompaniment by Melanie Koch on piano and Mitchell Davis on violin. A song of “When I Get Where I’m Going” was sung by Linda Isaac. Closing the service was a song of “There is Peace.”
Serving as casket bearers were Michael Davis, Mitchell Davis, Jason Halbert, Ray Halbert, Jerry Koch and Jack England with committal prayers and burial in the Martin cemetery in Cherryville, Missouri. A closing song of “Amazing Grace” was sung at the graveside with Mitchell Davis accompanying on violin.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Robert L. Haynes
Robert L. Haynes of Bourbon, Missouri, was born Sunday, October 1, 1944 to James Rex Haynes and Lucille Thoma Haynes in Florida and passed away suddenly at his home in Bourbon, Missouri on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at the age of 62 years, 10 months and 1 day.
Robert loved working as an over the road truck driver for several years hauling freight. He also loved his dogs.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by cousins, Elwood Ulrich and wife Rosa of White Water, Missouri, Linda Gilles of Bourbon, Missouri, Sondra McDowes of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Frances McCarty of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; close friends, Greg Peak of Bourbon, Missouri, Joe Berry of St. Louis, Missouri and Larry Neusbaum of White Water, Missouri.
A memorial service will be held in White Water, Missouri on Saturday, August 11, 2007.
Local arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Cheryl Hunter
Cheryl Joyce (Stroupe) Hunter was born in 1950 to the union of William E. “Bill” and Myrtle (nee George) Stroupe and passed away Monday, July 23, 2007 at the age of 56 years.
On July 1, 1967 she married
Thomas “Tom” Hunter in Sullivan, Missouri and recently celebrated 40 years together.
After marriage, Cheryl continued her high school education by taking correspondence courses and earned her diploma through American School in 1971.
She was an accomplished seamstress and also upholstered furniture. She loved researching family history and keeping up with local news. She attended Full Gospel Assembly of God for many years and worked at Fidelity Telephone for over 30 years.
She is survived by her husband of the home; one son, Andrew Hunter and wife, Loretta, of Dallas Center, Iowa; three grandsons, Amos, Evan and Cyrus Hunter; two brothers, Tommy Stroupe and wife Fern of Belle, Missouri and William “Bud” Stroupe and wife Fern of Bourbon, Missouri; two sisters, Geraldine Neff of Sullivan, Missouri and Marie Summers of Bourbon, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the Full Gospel Assembly of God with interment in the historical Buffalo cemetery in Sullivan, Missouri. Pastor Dale Graham officiated.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.
Irene “Rene” Nordeck
Irene V. Nordeck nee Skeel of Cuba, Missouri was born on Friday, May 11, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri to Clarence Skeel and Catherine Olle Skeel. She passed away in her home on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 20 days.
Irene married
James R. Nordeck, Sr. in St. Louis, Missouri on November 8, 1954 and to this union four children were born.
She was very devoted to her nursing field as a Rehab Med Technician. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba, Missouri after moving here from Tucson, Arizona 10 years ago. Her hobbies were crocheting Native American dolls, cooking and working with her flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sue Ann Starr and brother, Eddie Skeel.
She is survived by her husband of the home; children, Neil Dennis Nordeck of California, James Robert (Darla) Nordeck, Jr. of Leasburg, Missouri, Cheryl (Bill) Martel of San Diego, California and Kathleen (Steven) Hartzler of Cuba, Missouri; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Karen Skeel of St. Louis, Missouri, Tom Starr of Cuba, Missouri, Mary Jane (June) Harpold and Dora Jean (John) Huesler of West Virginia, and Nancy Ann (Tom) Sodders of Ohio; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Visitation was Thursday, August 2, 2007 from 5-8 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was Friday, August 3, 2007 at 10 a.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Father James Finder officiating. Burial at Holy Cross Catholic cemetery, Cuba, Missouri with pallbearers Jesse Mills, Steve Hartzler, Neil Dennis Nordeck, Jim Nordeck Jr., Russ New and Charlie Hovis.
All arrangements were under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Glennon John Pellet
Glennon John Pellet of Cuba, Missouri was born to the union of Arthur Pellet and Edna (Prack) Pellet on November 12, 1928 and passed away Monday, July 23, 2007 in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 11 days.
Glen was united in marriage to Geraldine Ann Going on December 30, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri.
He was the former owner/operator of Foundry Products, Inc. and Sealers, Inc. both in St. Louis, Missouri, Dutch Barn Restaurant and KBCC 1430AM Radio in Cuba, Missouri and he helped found the Circle “J” Ranch in Gasconade County, Missouri a place of shelter for abused children and unwed mothers. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Cuba, Missouri and a former member of the Lemay Lions Club. During his retirement years he enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.
Glen is preceded in death by his parents; three sons, David and Robert Christiansen and Paul Pellet, two brothers, Warren and Marvin Pellet; three sisters, Melba and Connie Pellet and Sally Brewer.
He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Ann Pellet of the home; two sons, Michael Christiansen of St. Louis, Missouri and Richard Christiansen of High Ridge, Missouri; three daughters, Carole and husband Bill Renaud, Kathleen and husband Jim Berger and Pamela and husband Steve Auer all of St. Louis, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Wednesday, July 25, 2007 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Aaron Kotila officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Robert Renaud, Michael Ziegler, Brent Papek, Jim Berger, Bill Renaud and Steve Auer.
Interment was the Park Lawn cemetery, Lemay, Missouri at 2:30 p.m.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.
Barbara Jane Price
Barbara Jane Price was born May 5, 1941 in Steelville, Missouri, the daughter of James and Ethel (nee Freeman) Cornelius and passed away Sunday, August 5, 2007 at the Gibbs Care Center in Steelville, Missouri at the age of 66.
Barbara was united in marriage to Charles Price on March 18, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri and this union four sons were born.
She graduated from Meramec Community College in St. Louis, Missouri with an associate degree. She was of the Methodist faith.
She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Davis Cornelius.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 46 years; her mother; four sons, Richard Price of Steelville, Missouri, Greg Price and wife Tammy of Steelville, Missouri, Robert Price of Steelville, Missouri and James Price and wife Carla of Sullivan, Missouri; four brothers, Roy, Laddie, Vernon and Renick Cornelius, all of St. Louis, Missouri; two sisters, Martha Sills and Jean Pulaski, both of St. Louis, Missouri; and nine grandchildren.
Private family burial service was held in the Freeman cemetery in Cherryville, Missouri.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Henry Thomas Adams
Henry Thomas Adams was born August 4, 1918 near Steelville, Missouri, the third child of Phillip Marion and Mille Neleta (Kimberlin) Adams. He passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at Phelps County Regional Hospital in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 88.
Henry was a life long member of the Steelville Presbyterian Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was station agent for Burlington and Frisco Railroad for nearly 40 years. He closed the Steelville Depot in 1971 and worked at several depots and made friends all up and down the line. He was a member and volunteer for many community organizations and always ready to do anything he could to help others.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Neola McKay and Neleta Maloney; four brothers-in-law, A.F. “Mac” McKay, Glenn Comfort, Lewis Comfort and Bob Weber; and one niece, Janet (Ferrell) Parrett.
Henry is survived by six sisters and brothers-in-law, Pauline Adams of Steelville Missouri, Ava Comfort of Columbia, Missouri, Betty and husband Lewis Ferrell of Viburnum, Missouri, Opal Comfort of O’Fallon, Missouri, Anna and husband Robert Horn of Delmar, New York, Dorothy Weber of Gray Summit, Missouri and Bryce Maloney of Salem, Missouri; one brother and sister-in-law, George and Sharon Adams of Steelville, Missouri.
Six nephews, Ray Comfort, Charles Ferrell, Eddie Ferrell, Todd Horn, Phil Adams, Mike Adams; 13 nieces, Marian Roberts, Phyllis Burr, Linda Kendrick, Shirley Comfort, Gale Teasley, Kim Busche, Lisa Hollander, Rebecca Fleahmann, Leslie Trosset, Cindy Jackson, Julie Murray, Debbie Juntti and Diana O’Rourke; 26 great nieces and nephews; 16 great great nieces and nephews; and many cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Steelville Presbyterian Church in Steelville with Rev. Mary Arnold officiating. Memories of Uncle Henry were given by Debbie Juntti. Special music of “In the Garden” and “Hymn of Promise” were sung by Jill McWilliams with Deloris Bell accompanying. Closing congregational song was “Great is Thy Faithfulness.”
Serving as casket bearers were Phil Adams, Wally Burr, Mike Adams, Jesse Marshall, Charles Ferrell and Earl Brand with committal prayers and burial in the Pleasant Point cemetery. Military Funeral Honors were provided by U.S. Navy Funeral Honors Team.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri.
Margaret Anita Collins
Margaret Anita Collins was born on October 28, 1930 in Kewannee, Missouri to Charles and Ruby (Gentry) Woods. She passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at her daughter’s home in Steelville, Missouri at the age of 76.
She was married
to Richard Harrington and later to Howard Collins.
Margaret was a cook on a tugboat in Missouri for many years. She loved being with her family and looked forward every evening for a call from one of her daughters. She also enjoyed cooking, crocheting and crafts in her spare time.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one granddaughter, Danielle Gray.
She is survived by her three sons, Guy Edward Harrington and wife Lynn of Caseyville, Illinois, Howard Collins and wife Cheryl of Fruitland, Missouri and Harold Collins and wife Terry of Delta, Missouri; three daughters, Darlene Donal and husband Roger of Steelville, Missouri, Linda Hagenhoff and husband Frank of Jefferson City, Missouri and Deborah Gray and husband Eddie of Shreveport, Louisiana.
A brother, Charles Edward Woods of Crump, Missouri; sister, Ava Louise Johns and husband Jack of Cattawissa, Missouri; 13 grandchildren, Anita Donal, Kenneth Donal and fiancé Tamara Gwaltney, Clinton Donal, Sue Hager, Edward Harrington and wife Valerie, Charles Harrington and wife Elizabeth, Patty Harrington, Deborah Hudson and husband Randal, Kelly Graham and husband Jason, Shawanna Haggenhoff, Christy Martin and husband Dennis, Alan Collins and Calyee Collins; 16 great grandchildren, Cierra, Jaden, Zachary, Tyler, Hanna, McKinzee, Nathanel, Storm, Kyle, Kirsten, Morgan, Charlie, Edward, Jacob, Kateline and Jordon.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson, Missouri with Rev. Mark Claunch officiating. Special music of “In the Garden” and “Beulah Land” was sung by granddaughter Anita Donal.
Serving as casket bearers were Kenneth Donal, Clinton Donal, Michael Paul Strayhorn, Charles Harrington, Edward Harrington and Dennis Martin with committal prayers and a song of “Amazing Grace” by Anita Donal and burial in the Proffer cemetery in Crump, Missouri.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri and the McCombs Funeral Home of Jackson, Missouri.
Raymond J. Francoeur
Raymond J. Francoeur was born Tuesday, January 1, 1946 in Corbeil Ontario Canada, the son of Romeo Francoeur and Marie Noela Dugas and passed away July 12, 2007 at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri at the age of 61 years, 6 months and 11 days.
Raymond married
Barbara (Helms) Lantz April 22, 1988 at the Dent County Courthouse in Salem, Missouri.
Raymond was a long distance truck driver by trade working for Cannon Express until his health failed forcing him into early retirement. He was raised Catholic and was a member of the Sons of American Legion. He loved driving a truck and enjoyed shopping, watching TV and just tinkering as a handyman around the house.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of Licking, Missouri; two children, Robert (Marianna) Francoeur and Lisa Stewart of Kitchen Ontario Canada; three step children, Marcella Lantz, Josephine Lantz and Stacy Penn (Georgianna) all of Licking, Missouri; one grandson; one step grandson; sister, Lucy Desira of Ottawa Ontario Canada; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Private burial was held at the Chapman cemetery in Edgar Springs, Missouri on Wednesday, July 17, 2007. A private family service was held Saturday, July 21, 2007 at his home in Licking, Missouri.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
