Ruthie "Ruth" Fern Smith-Fulhorst
Dec 4, 2025
Ruthie "Ruth" Fern Smith-Fulhorst, daughter of the late Jesse Martin Prater and Elsie Minnie (Douglas) Prater, was born in Oates, Missouri, on October 7, 1935. She departed this life in St. James, Missouri, on December 4, 2025, at the age of 90.
On April 13, 1951, in Bismarck, Missouri, Ruth was united in marriage to Ray A....
Delores "Sue" Elaine Mcmanus
Dec 2, 2025
Delores "Sue" Elaine McManus, daughter of the late Joseph L. Bounds and Mildred Gladys (Crook) Bounds, was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on June 23, 1941. She departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, Missouri, on December 2, 2025, at the age of 84.
On March 16, 1984, Sue married Robert "Bob" Edwin McManus,...
Barrett Wesson Ciskowski
Nov 20, 2025
Barrett Wesson Ciskowski
Baby Barrett Wesson Ciskowski was born on November 20, 2025, to his loving parents, Olivia Brockes and Blake Ciskowski, and passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus shortly after his birth at 21 weeks. Though his time on earth was heartbreakingly brief, Barrett's life was a precious gift from God, loved deeply from the...
Shirley Ann Parker
Nov 19, 2025
Shirley Ann Parker passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born in Black, Missouri on May 13, 1947, to Otho and Gladys Mathes. She married Winfred 'Wimp' Parker, the love of her life, on August 29, 1964. They shared 61 years of blissful marriage. Shirley was a dedicated...
Fern Neomia Highley
Nov 18, 2025
Fern Neomia Highley, daughter of the late Ernest Leman Black and Hattie Belle (Watson) Black, was born in Bunker, Missouri, on March 18, 1929. She was called to her Heavenly home on November 18, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, on November 18, 2025, at the age of 96.
On February 28, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, Fern was...
Patricia Ann Warren
Nov 14, 2025
Patricia Ann Warren daughter of the late Geneva Sweetin Robertson and Jesse Earl Robertson was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 22, 1938. She departed this life at Gasconade Manor in Owensville, Missouri, on November 14, 2025 at the age of 87.
On March 3, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri, Patricia was united in marriage to...
Denver Michael Donald
Nov 11, 2025
Denver Michael Donald, son of Rose (McNail) Herboth and the late Danny Donald, was born in Decatur, Illinois, on October 28, 1978. He departed this life at his residence on November 11, 2025, at the age of 47.
Denver had many interests, he loved music, reading, carpentry, and taking his children to Black River. He loved building...
William "Bill" Dean Baker
Nov 3, 2025
William Dean Baker
November 3, 1937 – November 3, 2025
William "Bill" Dean Baker, son of the late Lillie Viola (Bales) Baker and Otto Von Baker, was born in Ellington, MO on November 3, 1937. He departed this life peacefully at The Grande in Creve Coeur, MO on November 3, 2025, at the age of...
Berna Juniata Boswell
Oct 27, 2025
Berna Juniata Boswell, daughter of the late Ondo Dunn and Avis Eual (Myers) Dunn, was born in Black, Missouri, on October 17, 1930. She departed this life in Saint Clair, Missouri, on October 27, 2025, at the age of 95.
Berna attended both the Locust Grove United Baptist Church and Faith United Baptist Church for over 20...
Hazel Louise Harper
Oct 18, 2025
Hazel Louise Harper, daughter of the late Irving Ellerman and Osie (McIntire) Ellerman, was born in Rat, Missouri, on November 1, 1934. She departed this life in Birch Tree, Missouri, on October 18, 2025, at the age of 90.
On July 13, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, Hazel was united in marriage to Denver Harper and to...
Robert Franklin "Frank" Stout
Oct 17, 2025
Robert Franklin "Frank" Stout, son of the late Willard C. Stout and Mary Ann (Coker) Stout, was born in Palo Alto, California, on October 18, 1946. He departed this life at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on October 17, 2025, one day before his 79th birthday.
On April 25, 1970, in Ellington, Missouri, Frank was...
Jeffry Lee Nash
Oct 14, 2025
Jeffry Lee Nash, son of the late Gary Lee Nash and Linda Diana (Mottert) Nash, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 30, 1977. He departed this life at Seville Care Center in Salem, Missouri, on October 14, 2025, at the age of 48.
Jeffry enjoyed drawing, playing video games with his son, tinkering with old...
Sheree Janice Hayes
Oct 14, 2025
Sheree Janice Hayes, daughter of Shirley June (Haywood) Justice and the late John Morgan Justice, was born in Ironton, Missouri, on October 25, 1954. She departed this life at Country Meadows in Park Hills, Missouri, on October 14, 2025, at the age of 70.
Sheree was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed writing poetry, painting, and singing...
Pauline (Chambers) Barnhill
Oct 10, 2025
Pauline Chambers, 91, was born on February 6, 1934, and passed away on October 10, 2025. She was born in Post, Texas during the Great Depression to Lorenzo Carl Chambers and Ola Alvada Daniels-Chambers. They had seven children James Roy, Betty Louise, Irma Irene, Nellie Lorraine, Floyd Howard, Edith Pauline and Carl Arnold. All have preceded her in death...
Decklyn Timothy James "Squirt" Santhuff
Oct 5, 2025
Decklyn Timothy James "Squirt" Santhuff, son of Austin Santhuff and Makayla Skye (Curry) Santhuff, was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on July 18, 2025. He was called to his Heavenly home on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 2 months old.
Decklyn was preceded in death by his grandma, Stacey Stout.
Decklyn is...
Billy "Bill" Charles Mead
Oct 4, 2025
Billy "Bill" Charles Mead, son of the late Defoe Warden Mead and Beulah Mae (Etter) Mead, was born in Continental, Ohio, on October 18, 1941. He departed this life in Rolla, Missouri, on October 4, 2025, at the age of 83.
In February 1964 in Kalida, Ohio, Bill was united in marriage to Ann Elizabeth Reynolds and...
James Lane Dement
Sep 29, 2025
James Lane Dement, stillborn son of Trevor Dement and Brooklynn (Chitwood) Dement, was called to his Heavenly home on September 29, 2025.
James is survived by his parents, Trevor and Brooklynn Dement of Redford, Missouri, one brother, Leo Isaac Dement of Redford, Missouri, grandparents, Matthew and Elaine Dement of Redford, Missouri, Steve and Marcia Chitwood of Ellington,...
Mary Ruth Marcher
Sep 20, 2025
Mary Ruth Marcher, 96, entered peacefully into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, with her family by her side.
She was born in Ruble, Missouri, on December 2, 1928, the eighth child of Henry Cecil Tilley and Elvina Moses Tilley.
Mary was a hard-working, loving, single mom of two...
Sherry Lynne Johnson
Sep 13, 2025
Sherry Lynne Johnson, of Ellington, Missouri, was born on October 27, 1959, to the late Erlyn and Eva Huskey also of Ellington, Missouri. She departed this life at her residents on September 13, 2025.
On December 14, 1990, she was united in marriage to Randy Johnson, who survives.
Sherry was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother...
Raul Rodriguez-Gracia
Aug 31, 2025
Raul Rodriguez-Gracia, son of Felix Rodriguez and Matilde Gracia, was born in Durango, Mexico, on September 23, 1978. He departed this life near Bunker, Missouri, on August 31, 2025, at the age of 46.
On September 8, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois, Raul was united in marriage to Norma Alicia Galindo Solis. Raul attended the Christ the King...
