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Edward Joseph Soest
Mar 9, 2025
Edward Joseph Soest
March 31st, 1933 – March 9th, 2025
Edward Joseph Soest, Fortified with the Sacraments of our Holy Mother Church on Sunday, March 9th, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Velma (Bert) Soest, loving father to Richard Soest, Chris Soest, Gregory Soest, Becky (Mike) Hunt, Katherine Richter, and Kevin...
Mary Lena Brawley
Mar 3, 2025
Mary Lena (Goodson) Brawley, one of the daughters of Ocie Lee (Henderson) Morris Goodson and Clarence Dewey Goodson. Mary was born February 12, 1937, on the Logan Creek family farm, she passed at home with family, March 3rd at the age of 88 years and 17 days.
Mary married the love of her life, Marion Robert "John"...
Sharon Ann Wilcut
Mar 3, 2025
Sharon Ann Wilcut, daughter of the late Eugene Ivan Holder and Virginia (Sictor) Holder, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 5, 1949. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, Missouri, on March 3, 2025, at the age of 76.
Sharon was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time...
Frederic "Lee" Leroy Braucksieker
Mar 1, 2025
Frederic Leroy Braucksieker
10/02/1939 03/01/2025
Celebration of Life May 3rd at 1:00 pm 21 Yard Line 33035 Highway 21 Lesterville, MO 63654
Service will begin at 1:00 Lunch Provided after the service
Howard Ben Lee
Feb 26, 2025
Howard Ben Lee, son of the late Howard Ben Williamson Lee and Esther Jean (Duvall) Lee, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 5, 1965. He departed this life in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 26, 2025, at the age of 59.
Howard was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was of the Baptist...
Floyd Edwin Pinkley
Feb 25, 2025
Floyd Edwin Pinkley Lesterville, MO
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Twins Floyd and Lloyd were born in a farmhouse on Taum Sauk. C.M. Fitzpatrick attended the birth. Lloyd's weight was 7 lbs. 9 ounces, and Floyd's was 7 lbs. 7 ounces, on November 13, 1931, to Ferdinand Dent and Lulu Ethel (Hawkins) Pinkley. (Their parents preceded Floyd in death.)...
Carole Jean Ernie
Feb 23, 2025
Carole Jean Ernie was born in Sullivan, Missouri, on October 14, 1936. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, Missouri, on February 23, 2025, at the age of 88.
On June 30, 1956, in Hernando, Mississippi, Carole was united in marriage to John L. Ernie and to this loving union two children were born. John...
Roger Ray Barton
Feb 23, 2025
Roger Ray Barton left this world on February 23, 2025, with his daughters by his side.
Roger was born November 14, 1961, to Rayburn and Eunice Barton.
He is survived by his daughters, Brandy Barton and Amber Nichols (husband Cody), his grandchildren, Michaela, AJ, Conner, Drayven, Leighton, and Brynlee, and his great-grandchildren, Kash and Hudson....
Joshua Thomas Brawley
Feb 22, 2025
Joshua Thomas Brawley son of Rose Anna Jennings Brawley and Thomas Alfred Brawley was born in Farmington, Missouri, on November 30, 1983. He departed this life at his residence in Centerville, Missouri, on February 22, 2025, at the age of 41.
Joshua was a direct care worker at Valley Springs Youth Ranch at Black, Missouri. He enjoyed...
Dorothy R. Hopen
Feb 19, 2025
Dorothy R. Hopen, age 81 passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was born in St. Louis, MO on March 7,1943 to the late Raymond E. and Eunice M. (nee Santhuff) Hopen; significant other of the late Joe Stegall; loving mother of Pam Johnson and the late Glenn Steven "Stevie" Stegall; loving grandmother; dear sister of Richard (Murrel)...
Thomas "Tom" Michael Henry
Feb 17, 2025
Thomas (Tom) Michael Henry, son of the late Quinten Thomas Henry and Patricia Ann (Finley) Henry, was born at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois on October 7, 1963.
He departed this life at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri, February 17, 2025 at the age of 61.
Tom and his longtime companion Annetta...
Bettie L. Gromer
Feb 13, 2025
Bettie L. Gromer, was born at Reed Springs in Centerville, Missouri, on December 29, 1934. Bettie went to be with the Lord and Savior February 13, 2025 at the age of 90 years, one month and 15 days.
On December 15, 1951, in Piggott, Arkansas, Bettie was united in marriage to Robert Clyde Gromer "Bob" and to...
Betty Joe Ross
Feb 13, 2025
Betty Joe Ross daughter of the late Lelia Faye Colley Rewis and Burton Ellie Rewis was born on January 18, 1941 at Palatka, Florida. She departed this life at her residence in Ellsinore, Missouri on February 13, 2025 at the age of 84.
On June 28, 1957 Betty was united in marriage to Davis Rector Cowin and...
Tina Frances Mansfield
Feb 9, 2025
Tina Frances Mansfield, daughter of the late Lonnie Logan Porter and Ada Gary (LaPeyre) Porter, was born in Houston, Texas, on January 20, 1936. She departed this life at Iron County Medical Center in Pilot Knob, Missouri, on February 9, 2025, at the age of 89.
On June 16, 1954 in Dickinson, Texas, Tina was united in...
Dempsey "Sonny" Chitwood
Feb 6, 2025
Dempsey "Sonny" Chitwood, son of the late John Chitwood and Goldie (Smith) Chitwood, was born at Paint Rock near Ellington, Missouri, on April 7, 1933. He departed this life at Lexington Manor in Lexington, Mississippi, on February 6, 2025, at the age of 91.
On January 4, 1971, in Annapolis, Missouri, Dempsey was united in marriage to...
Melba Faye Evans
Feb 1, 2025
Melba Faye Evans, daughter of the late Willard Leman Flowers and Dolly Mabel (Brawley) Flowers, was born in Redford, Missouri, on January 12, 1943. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, Missouri, on February 1, 2025, at the age of 82.
On April 13, 1959, in Ellington, Missouri, Melba was united in marriage to David...
Georgann Radford
Jan 28, 2025
Georgann Radford, daughter of George McNail and the late Beulah "Lucille" McNail, was born in Ironton, Missouri, on March 25, 1962. She departed this life in Mountain View, Missouri, on January 28, 2025, at the age of 62 surrounded by all her children.
On December 15, 1979, in Black, Missouri, Georgann was united in marriage to Thomas...
Lois Marie Chadbourne
Jan 27, 2025
Lois Marie (Brooks) Chadbourne born December 6, 1934 in Lesterville, Missouri to the late Thomas Ray and Ethel Elizabeth (Wadlow) Brooks. She departed this life on Monday, January 27, 2025 in Warrensburg, Missouri. Lois had obtained the age of 90 years.
On January 4, 1953 Lois was united in marriage to Robert Keith Chadbourne Sr. in Lesterville,...
Chris Lee Raymer
Jan 26, 2025
Chris Lee Raymer, son of the late Ivan Leo Raymer and Linda (Skaggs) Raymer, was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on October 4, 1965. He departed this life surrounded by loved ones at his residence in Wappapello, Missouri, on January 26, 2025, at the age of 59.
Chris was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He...
Kenneth Eugene Lee
Jan 25, 2025
Kenneth Eugene Lee son of the late Hazel Cowin Lee and Willie Lee was born in Ellington, Missouri, on October 3, 1943. He departed this life at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, Missouri, on January 25, 2025, at the age of 81.
On October 20, 1962 in Ellington, Missouri, Kenneth was united in marriage to Kay Thomas and...
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