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Floyd Otho Shrum

Floyd Otho Shrum

Feb 2, 2022

Floyd Otho Shrum son of the late Lorene Beaver Shrum and Otho Shrum was born in Ellington, Missouri, on April 3, 1936. He departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, Missouri, on February 2, 2022, at the age of 85.

On May 11, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, Floyd was united in marriage to...

Thelma Barton

Thelma Barton

Jan 29, 2022

Thelma Barton daughter of the late Letha Dell Sanders Brawley and Fred Brawley was born at Gang, Missouri, on January 17, 1933. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, Missouri, on January 29, 2022 at the age of 89.

On June 21, 1951 in Piggott, Arkansas, Thelma was united in marriage to Junior Barton and...

Ralph Burnette Wilkes

Ralph Burnette Wilkes

Jan 23, 2022

Ralph Burnette Wilkes, son of the late Leland Ray Wilkes and Lora Dale (Urich) Wilkes, was born in Qulin, Missouri, on November 9, 1943. He departed this life at Iron County Hospital in Pilot Knob, Missouri, on January 23, 2022, at the age of 78.

In 1969, in Coon Island, Missouri, Ralph was united in marriage to...

Patricia A. Minks

Patricia A. Minks

Jan 22, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Anita Minks, daughter of the late Roy Benton Conway and Velma Lucile Karnes-Lambert, was born in Salem, Missouri, on August 25, 1951. She departed this life at Mercy South in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 22, 2022, at the age of 70.

On June 7, 1980, in Bunker, Missouri, Pat was united in marriage to...

Donald Elmer Dunn Sr.

Donald Elmer Dunn Sr.

Jan 21, 2022

Donald Elmer Dunn Sr. son of the late Lula V. Asher Dunn and Raymond F. Dunn was born in Bixby, Missouri, on January 26, 1943. He departed this life at Salem Memorial District Hospital in Salem, Missouri, on January 21, 2022, at the age of 78.

On July 2, 1969 in Boss, Missouri, Donald was united in...

June Mae Burns

June Mae Burns

Jan 18, 2022

June Mae Burns, daughter of the late James Widger and Myrtle (Ferguson) Widger, was born in Ellington, Missouri, on April 22, 1932. She departed this life at Ashley Manor Care Center in Boonville, Missouri, on January 18, 2022, at the age 89.

June was a member of the Bunker First Baptist Church. She enjoyed embroidering, reading and...

Arvin Euel Martin

Arvin Euel Martin

Jan 18, 2022

Arvin Euel Martin, son of Loeman S. and Hazel Freeman Martin, was born near Bunker, MO on 12 June 1933. Arvin passed away at Phelps County Hospital in Rolla, MO after a bout of recurring illness.

He was united in marriage on 30 March 1957 to Louise M. Martin. To this union one son was born.

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Kathy Ann Hill

Kathy Ann Hill

Jan 16, 2022

Kathy Ann Hill, daughter of the late Leroy Foster and Anita Justine (White) Foster, was born in Portageville, Missouri, on April 21, 1959. She departed this life at South City Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 16, 2022, at the age of 62.

On April 3, 1998, in Van Buren, Missouri, Kathy was united in marriage...

James Freddie Allen

James Freddie Allen

Jan 14, 2022

James Freddie Allen son of the late Nora Lewis Allen and James Dilemal Allen was born at Redford, Missouri, on September 12, 1932. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, Missouri, on January 14, 2022, at the age of 89.

On May 3, 1952 in Piggott, Arkansas, Fred was united in marriage to Imogene Smith...

Nick Morris

Nick Morris

Jan 11, 2022

Orville Glenn "Nick" Morris, son of the late George Loren Morris and Elsie Mae (Brooks) Morris, was born in Ellington, Missouri, on July 12, 1944. He departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on January 11, 2022, at the age of 77.

On March 28, 1963, in Ellington, Missouri, Nick was...

Carol "Diane" Pirtle

Carol "Diane" Pirtle

Jan 7, 2022

Carol "Diane" (Callahan) Pirtle, daughter of Edith (Arl) Callahan and the late Donald Callahan, was born on March 8, 1953, on Adair near Logan Creek, Corridon, Missouri. She departed this life at her residence in Pacific, Missouri, on January 7, 2022, at the age of 68.

In January of 1971, Diane was united in marriage to Larry...

Billie Jean Cottrell

Billie Jean Cottrell

Jan 6, 2022

Billie Jean Cottrell daughter of the late Olive Quick Florence and Earnest Florence was born in Reed Springs, Missouri on February 28, 1931. She departed this life at Salem Memorial District Hospital in Salem, Missouri, on January 6, 2022 at the age of 90.

In 1949 Billie Jean was united in marriage to Bobby Cottrell and to...

Jesse "Jess" David Gillis

Jesse "Jess" David Gillis

Jan 1, 2022

Jesse David Gillis was born July 24, 1941, in Mio Michigan to Ernest Hobson Gillis and Lilly Mae Esch Gillis. He passed away at his home on January 1, 2022.

Jesse, or Jess, as many called him, had six siblings—Gene, Joy, Jerry, John, JoAnn, and Jim—and they lived in Mio, Michigan until he was seven. The family...

Molly Amarie Parker

Molly Amarie Parker

Dec 29, 2021

Molly Amarie Parker (Camden), daughter of the late Ranza and Lealen Barton, was born in Boone County, Missouri, on April 26, 1964. She departed this life at Mercy Springfield on December 29, 2021, at the age of 57.

On July 23, 1983, in Bunker, Missouri, Molly was united in marriage to Dennis Wayne Parker. Molly attended the...

Mary Elizabeth Shipman

Mary Elizabeth Shipman

Dec 22, 2021

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Shipman, daughter of the late Floy "Buck" Nathaniel Shipman and Bertha Wilma (Hall) Shipman, was born in Salem, Missouri, on May 6, 1964. She departed this life at her residence in Bunker, Missouri, on December 22, 2021, at the age of 57.

Liz was of the Christian faith. She loved her cats and tending...

Truman S. Beaver

Truman S. Beaver

Dec 20, 2021

Truman S. Beaver, son of the late George Beaver and Grace (Pritchett) Beaver, was born in Ellington, Missouri, on August 28, 1932. He departed this life at Riverways Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren, Missouri, on December 20, 2021, at the age of 89.

On November 19, 1996, in Coolidge, Arizona, Truman was united in marriage to...

James "Jim" Walter Bergen

James "Jim" Walter Bergen

Dec 16, 2021

James "Jim" Walter Bergen, son of the late Walter Bergen and Rose (Olsen) Bergen, was born in Canistota, South Dakota, on August 4, 1935. He departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on December 16, 2021, at the age of 86.

On November 25, 1959, in Salem, Missouri, Jim was united...

Richard "Dale" Weaver

Richard "Dale" Weaver

Dec 15, 2021

Richard "Dale" Weaver, son of the late Paul Weaver and Lorene (Foster) Weaver, was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on April 19, 1960. He departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on December 15, 2021, at the age of 61.

On October 25, 1980, in Van Buren, Missouri, Dale was united...

Jerry Allen Richards

Jerry Allen Richards

Dec 10, 2021

Jerry Allen Richards, son of Marvin Richards and Pauline (Siebels) Richards, was born on May 8, 1965, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He departed this life at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on December 10, 2021, at the age of 56.

On September 29, 1984, in Fairdealing, Missouri, Jerry was united in marriage to Cris Richmond and...

Hazel M. Leatherman

Hazel M. Leatherman

Dec 9, 2021

Hazel M. Leatherman, 95, of Ellington, MO, previously of Toronto, KS, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Ellington, MO.

Hazel Marie Thomas, the oldest of five children born to Roy E.  and Irma L. (Armstrong) Thomas, was born in Danville, VA on January 19, 1926.  A few years after her birth the family moved to...

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