Obituaries
Rush Barksdale
Jul 4, 2021
Edward Rush Barksdale, of Troy, MO, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Deborah Barksdale; cherished son of the late LA and Lois Barksdale; devoted father of Mandy Ledbetter, Tara (Lance Hill) Dietrich, Joshua Dietrich, and Kate (Al) Smith; loving grandfather of Jordan, Jacob, Markus, Tanner, Riley, Clayton, Tristan, Alaina, Brooklyn, Tyler, Olivia,...
Melvin “Wayne” Mueller
Jul 4, 2021
Wayne was born in East St. Louis, IL and graduated from Belleville West High School.Wayne worked most of his career in foundry maintenance. He was a quiet man who loved black coffee and his family.Wayne is survived by his mother Betty Mueller, two children Tony (Laurie Waterhouse) Mueller and Brandy (Derek) McClure; his grandchildren Hayden(9) and Oliver(6) McClure; his siblings Bill...
Stanley Wayne Cowin
Jun 28, 2021
Stanley Wayne Cowin, 75, of Imperial, Missouri, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 28, 2021, surrounded by family at home.He was born in Ironton, Missouri, on February 20, 1946, and graduated from Southern Reynolds High School R2 in Ellington, Missouri. He served in the US Navy and received an honorable discharge in 1967.Stanley served several churches...
Scott D. Foster
Jun 15, 2021
Foster, Scott David of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the age of 37. Loving father of Easton Foster; beloved son of Betty and the late Michael C. Foster, Sr.; dear brother of Mike (Eskai) Foster Jr. and Brian (Rowena) Foster; cherished uncle of Sarai, Jadon, and Josiah; loving nephew, cousin, and friend to many.A Memorial...
Walter “Leo” Deering III
Jun 6, 2021
Walter Leo Deering III “Leo” peacefully passed away on June 6, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.Leo was born in St Louis and graduated from CBC High School in 1968, Southwest Missouri State, now Missouri State University, in 1972.Leo is survived by his wife Teri, son Ryan, sisters Karen Deering & Jean (Mike) Ferguson. Husband, father, sibling, uncle, coach,...
Nancy Salvato
Jun 4, 2021
Salvato, Nancy (Mitchell) of Maryland Heights, MO, peacefully passed away at the age of 80 on Friday, June 4, 2021 after battling to recover from heart surgery. Beloved wife of the late George Salvato. Devoted mother of Steven Salvato, Craig (Carolyn) Salvato, Dana (Carl) Hoscher, Lisa Salvato, and Chris Salvato. Loving grandmother of Matthew (Brandy), Tyler, Alex (Jordan), Samuel, Dominic,...
Larry Robert Swain
Jun 4, 2021
Loving brother of Dwight (Toni) Swain and Sonja Swain Stinger. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Verla Swain.Larry was an Veteran of the United States Navy.He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Dortha “Dot” McMillon
May 29, 2021
Born: May 30, 1934 - Greenway, AR
Died: May 29, 2021 - St. Charles, MO
Dortha (Dot) Huffman McMillon passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 - two hours and forty minutes before her 87th birthday.
Dot was preceded in death by her husband, Neely (Joe) McMillon, her parents, Clarence & Erma (Bell) Huffman, six brothers and sisters, and her daughter-in-law. She is...
Brenda Elaine Aplin Mahoney
May 29, 2021
Brenda Elaine Aplin Mahoney, 55, Wentzville, Missouri died suddenly on Saturday, 29 May, 2021. Born in Florala, Alabama on July 13, 1965, to MSG (Ret) Bobby Aplin and Frances. Attended school in Okinawa, Ozark, Alabama and Fort Rucker, Alabama. Graduate of Carroll (Ozark) High School in 1983. Trained as a LPN and a graduate of Wallace Community College in Dothan, Alabama with...
Paul B. Humburg
May 27, 2021
Paul Bryan Humburg was born on September 13, 1950 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Betty Ruth Humburg and Walter Joseph Humburg. He liked to tell his kids that he was born in a log cabin, just like Abraham Lincoln (he was not). He grew up with two siblings, Walter and Betty, whom he loved dearly. He was married to Cynthia...
Albert Francis Courtois, Jr.
May 19, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we mourn the passing of Albert Francis Courtois, Jr., of Warrenton, Missouri on May 19, 2021, at the age of 58. Albert was in the care of Mercy Hospital St. Louis and watched over by his dear wife, Mary.Albert was born to Albert and Marcella Courtois on February 10, 1963, in Potosi,...
Tina M. Hoffman
May 17, 2021
Tina Marie Hoffman, 58, of Wentzville MO, passed away on May 17, 2021Tina worked for a private law firm as a housekeeper. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family, dancing and listening to music. She also enjoyed going to the beach, and Alley Springs MO.Tina is survived by her children and grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her...
Paul L. Bartelt
May 12, 2021
Paul Lyman Bartelt, of St. Ann, Missouri, formerly of Quincy, Illinois, died on May 12, 2021. He was born in Quincy, Illinois on March 19, 1954 to Bruce G. Bartelt and Elizabeth J (Yancey) Bartelt. Paul attended Quincy Public Schools, graduating in 1972. He attended Western Illinois University and graduated from Quincy University with a degree in business administration. He worked for...

