Obituaries
Joseph Daily Eckhoff Sr.
Nov 2, 2021
Joseph Daily Eckhoff, Sr. of Leadwood, Missouri was born May 11, 1950 in Cadet, Missouri a son to the late Joseph Charles Eckhoff and Mildred Ellen Pratt. Joseph departed this life Tuesday, November 2, 2021 having reached the age of 71 years, 5 months and 22 days. On May 18, 1968, Joseph was united in marriage to Carol (Wilkerson) Eckhoff...
Gail Blake Ginger
Oct 31, 2021
Gail Blake Ginger of Tiff, Missouri was born January 14, 1940 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas a son to the late Timothy Ginger and Lettie Ann (Stewart) Ginger. Gail departed this life Sunday, October 31, 2021 having reached the age of 81 years, 9 months and 17 days. On February 14, 1973, Gail was united in marriage to the late Mary...
Timothy "Gomer" Lee Higginbotham
Oct 28, 2021
Timothy “Gomer” Lee Higginbotham of Potosi was born August 13, 1968 in Bonne Terre, Missouri a son of John Higginbotham and the late Nancy Sue (Braden) Higginbotham. Gomer departed this life Thursday, October 28, 2021 having reached the age of 53 years, 2 months and 15 days. Gomer is survived by his father, John Higginbotham of Potosi; partner, Diane Bryant...
Jimmy Dale Sheppard
Oct 26, 2021
Jimmy “Jim” Dale Sheppard of Potosi, Missouri was born September 8, 1933, in Potosi, Missouri, a son to the late Orville Sheppard and Daphna (Gilliam) Sheppard. Jimmy departed this life Tuesday, October 26, 2021, having reached the age of 88 years, 1 month and 18 days. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Marcella (Heifner) Sheppard of Potosi; daughters, Tracey...
Clarice Virgina Casner (Toban)
Oct 24, 2021
Clarice Virginia Casner of Potosi, Missouri was born July 27, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio and a daughter to the late Guy Edward Toban and Georgie Isabel (Stockham) Toban. Clarice departed this life Sunday, October 24, 2021 having reached the age of 68 years, 2 months and 27 days. Clarice is survived by her sons, Clint Casner and wife Bobbie of...
Thomas Eugene Howell
Oct 21, 2021
Thomas E Howell of Potosi, Missouri was born on August 30, 1940 in Hayti, Missouri a son to the late Nathan Howell and Muriel (Wilson) Howell. Thomas departed this life on Thursday, October 21, 2021 having reached the age of 81 years, 1 month and 21 days. On August 3, 1979, Thomas was united in marriage to Becky (Watson) Howell...
Brian Lynn Russell
Oct 20, 2021
Brian Lynn Russell, 49, of Potosi passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He is survived by his brother Jeff and wife Karrie Russell of Milford, MI; his half-brother Travis and wife Billie Jo Russell of Potosi, MO; his step-father Fred Nixon, Sr. of Mineral Point, MO; his step-brother Fred, Jr. and wife Jodie Nixon of Mineral Point, MO; his...
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Miller
Oct 19, 2021
Kenneth “Kenny” Miller of Cadet was born on December 31, 1962. Kenny departed this life Tuesday, October 19, 2021 having reached the age of 58 years, 9 months and 19 days. Kenny is survived by his mother, Clara (Politte) Pennington of Cadet, Mo.; sisters, Marsha Sansoucie and husband Bob of Potosi Mo. and Shelly Wineinger and husband Adam of St....
Jay Harold Horton
Oct 18, 2021
Jay Harold Horton of Irondale was born March 30, 1962 in Bonne Terre, Missouri and a son to the late Kenneth Harlan Horton and Deanna Mae (Birdsall) Horton. Jay departed this life Monday, October 18, 2021 having reached the age of 59 years, 6 months and 18 days. Jay is survived by his sisters, Sandra Davis and husband Terry of...
Rose Marie Friend (Villmer)
Oct 17, 2021
Rose M. Friend of Evans, Georgia departed this life on Sunday October 17, 2021, having reached the age of 93 years and 22 days. Rose was born Richwoods, Missouri on September 25, 1928, daughter of Elmer Francis Villmer and Emma (Recar) Villmer. On March 4, 1947, she was united in marriage to James Willard Lasater in Denver, Colorado and seven...
Aurelia Marie Valle (Kramer)
Oct 16, 2021
Aurelia Marie Valle of Richwoods was born August 24, 1933 in Richwoods and a daughter to the late Robert Kramer and Geniva (Govero) Kramer. Aurelia departed this life Saturday, October 16, 2021 having reached the age of 88 years, 1 month and 22 days. On March 20, 1954, Aurelia was united marriage to the late Floyd Valle and together they...
James Frederick Blankenship Jr.
Oct 14, 2021
James Frederick Blankenship, Jr. of Leadwood, Missouri was born May 21, 1950 in Banner, Missouri and a son to the late James Blankenship, Sr. and Lucy (Askew) Blankenship. James departed this life Thursday, October 14, 2021 having reached the age of 71 years, 4 months and 23 days. On July 28, 1984, James was united in marriage to Barbara Gail...
Nancy Marie Pruitt
Oct 9, 2021
Nancy Marie Pruitt of Potosi was born March 6, 1949 in Richwoods, Missouri a daughter to the late Julish Pruitt and Effie (Stroup) Pruitt. Nancy departed this life Saturday, October 9, 2021 having reached the age of 72 years, 7 months and 3 days. Nancy is survived by her sister, Mary Jane Arnold of Farmington; brothers James Pruitt and Annette...
John Edward Mason, Jr.
Oct 3, 2021
John Edward Mason, Jr. of Irondale, Mo. was born on January 25, 1957 to the late John Mason, Sr. and Hazel (Evans) Mason. John departed this life Sunday, October 3, 2021 having reached the age of 64 years, 8 months and 8 days. John is survived by his partner, Mark Ames of Irondale; sister, Rhonda Cravens of Palmer, AK; brother,...
Lowell "Terry" Eldred Bay, Jr.
Oct 3, 2021
Lowell Eldred Bay, Jr., known by family and friends as “Terry”, was born February 25, 1945 in Ironton, Missouri, and a son to the late Marion Alberta (Williamson) Bay and Lowell Bay, Sr. Terry departed this life Sunday, October 3, 2021 having reached the age of 76 years, 7 months and 8 days. Terry is survived by his sister, Pat...
Leda Doris Gaines (Faupel)
Oct 2, 2021
Leda Doris (Faupel) Gaines of Potosi was born October 24, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter to the late Raymond Faupel and Geraldine (Godt) Faupel. Leda departed this life Saturday, October 2, 2021 having reached the age of 68 years, 11 months and 8 days. On May 10, 1974, Leda was united in marriage to Rick Gaines and they...
Patricia Mae Ziegler
Oct 2, 2021
Patricia Mae Ziegler of Blackwell, Missouri was born April 13, 1953 in Montgomery, Alabama, a daughter to the late Chester Aston, Jr. and Mildred (Hollenbeck) Smith. Patricia departed this life Saturday, October 2, 2021 having reached the age of 68 years, 5 months and 19 days. Patricia is survived by her husband Charles “Chuck” Ziegler of Blackwell, Missouri; daughters, Jammie...
Dorris Ann DeClue (Thurman)
Oct 1, 2021
Dorris Ann (Thurman) DeClue of Potosi, Missouri was born December 22, 1943 in Cadet and departed this life Friday, October 1, 2021 having reached the age of 77 years, 9 months and 9 days. Dorris is survived by her son, Gregory DeClue of Potosi, daughter, Candy Perris of Potosi; sister, Juanita Daugherty and husband Joe of Cadet, Ina Fitzgerald and...
Phyllis Ann Vance (Kathcart)
Sep 24, 2021
Phyllis Ann (Kathcart) Vance was born June 22, 1935 in Anthonies Mill, Missouri, a daughter to the late Logan George Kathcart and Gladys Marie (Kimberlin) Kathcart. Phyllis departed this life Friday, September 24, 2021 having reached the age of 86 years, 3 months and 2 days. On October 27, 1951, Phyllis was united in marriage to the late Carl Vance...
Zelma Ruth Pierce (Kinney)
Sep 23, 2021
Zelma Ruth Pierce was born to Frank and Ruth Kinney on February 12, 1931 in Michigan, and was joined two years later by her sister Mildred (Millie). The girls enjoyed a loving home filled with family, friends, travel, and learning. Their father was a career educator, and mother an adventurous and caring homemaker. The family traveled extensively in the summers,...