Area Obituaries

Dallas Eugene Leslie entered into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Dallas was a spirited little cowboy already at the age of 18 months. He brought laughter and joy to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was born July 11, 2023, in Rolla, Missouri. Dallas is survived by his loving…

Jerry Willbanks, 79, of St. Ann, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2025. Jerry was born on August 20, 1945, to Climmie and Alvin Willbanks in Blooming Rose, Missouri. After working at Fort Leonard Wood, he moved to St. Louis and started a long career at Defense Mapping Agency, from which…

Carl (Sonny) William Pasley, 92 passed away on February 27, 2025, to spend eternal life with his Heavenly Father and Norma, the love of his life. Carl was born on January 28, 1933, in Americus, Missouri, to Carl Henry and Clara (VanBooven) Pasley. He was a devout Catholic and the only son of six siblings:…

Alfred Gene Cunningham, age 75, passed away February 20, 2025, in Bridgeton, Missouri. He was born January 29, 1950, in Summersville, Missouri, to Eddie and Levidia (Kirkman) Cunningham. Alfred was a 1968 Licking High School graduate. He married Lois (Yarnell) Cunningham on January 13, 1972. Alfred enjoyed fishing, hunting, listening to music, working on cars…

He lived. That’s all you really need to know about Brent Shores. From the moment he was born three months premature on September 27, 1986, to the moment he took his last breath on February 20, 2025, Brent lived. What is shocking to many, is that he wasn’t supposed to make it to 38 years…

Wayne Eugene Case went to Glory on February 20, 2025. Wayne was born to Austin and Bertha Case on May 29, 1939, in Edgar Springs, Missouri. Wayne married Deloris (Hasty) Case on September 28, 1957. To this union, they had Debora and Gregory. Wayne joined his wife, Deloris Case; parents, Austin and Bertha Case; father-in-law…

Charlotte Cameron, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on February 17 after a short hospitalization following a stroke. Charlotte’s life began on March 31, 1941. She was born in Red Oak, Iowa, to Melvin James and Elizabeth Marie (Cozad) Parker, the first of six children. Charlotte’s mother was a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse, who returned…

Frieda Marie Obermark, age 75, passed away February 9, 2025, in Rolla, Missouri. She was born July 29, 1949, in Kansas City, Kansas. Frieda is preceded in death by her loving husband, James Obermark; parents, Eunice and John Akers; sister, Teresa Ray; and daughter, Angela Whitley. She is survived by three brothers, Mike, David and…

Barbara T. Miller, age 56, of Licking, Mo., died at 8:05 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at her residence. She was born on August 26, 1968, in Berne, Ind., to Christie M. and Susie Schwartz. On September 2, 2016, she married Daniel E. Miller; he survives. Daniel was first married to Lovina T. Schwartz. Survivors…

J.B. Colvard, age 76, passed away February 8, 2025, in Osage Beach, Missouri. He was born September 24, 1948, in Dumas, Texas, to Claude and Eva Colvard. J.B. was united in marriage to Patricia Colvard on September 24, 1972. He worked for Eve’s Janitorial, Storm Lumber and the Licking schools. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping,…