Area Obituaries

Baby Fletcher Dean Javier passed away November 9, 2024, in Rolla, Missouri. He was born to Jacob and Audrey Javier. Fletcher Dean is survived by his loving parents; sister, Meredith Eloise Krewson; maternal grandparents, Robby and Tracy Mendenhall; and paternal grandmother, Rikkah Wills. He is preceded in death by great-grandparents, Wanda and Jerry Davis; and…

Joseph “Leon” Zimmer, age 88, of Staunton, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. Born December 1, 1935, in Harrisburg, Ill., Leon married Theresa Epperheimer on December 25, 1971, in Alton, Ill. She preceded him in death along with his parents, Harry and Stella (Basinger), his brothers, Loy and…

Michael Allen James was born February 27, 1968, in Houston, Missouri, to Donnie and Beverly James. Mike passed away on November 6, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. Mike was preceded by his parents, Donnie and Beverly James.  He is survived by his brother, Donnie James, Jr. and wife, Debbie, of Claremore, Okla.; sister, Sheila Hall and…

Virginia Mae Martin, age 94, of the Hayden Community, was born February 27, 1930, in Venable, Texas County, Missouri, a daughter of Charles T. and Amanda A. (Friend) Venable, and passed from this life Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in her home. She was united in marriage on December 23, 1982, in Rolla, to Donley David…

Warren Neal Livingston was born on April 7, 1936, to Thomas and Emma Livingston in Ruble, Mo. He passed away at the age of 88 on November 2, 2024, in Rolla, Mo. Warren married Ann (Duncan) Livingston in April of 1956, and two daughters were born, Debbie and Denise. They were married for 44 years…

Earl G. Throne was born on April 30, 1943, in Bunker Hill, Ill., to Virgil T. Throne and Beatrice “Lady” Throne. He passed away on November 1, 2024, in Licking, Mo., at the age of 81. Earl is preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Lady Throne; son, Casey Throne; wife, Stephanie Throne, who…

Jimmy Ray Nelson was born on July 22, 1939, at his parents’ home east of Licking, Mo. His parents were Delbert D. and Iva (Shipp) Nelson. He was the youngest of three siblings. Jim passed away on October 25, 2024, with his family by his side in Houston, Mo., after suffering with pneumonia. Jim, as…

  Patricia Leann Coats was born September 6, 1959, and passed away October 18, 2024. She was the youngest of four children born to Lloyd and Marie (Haney) Jones. Preceding her in death were her parents, and brothers, Mike and Jerry. Her sister, Llonda Jones, survives her. Pat married at a young age and had…

  Artie Franklin Odom, age 62, born on December 7, 1961, to Artie Odom and Lillie Henry, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on October 20, 2024. Frank was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and later moved to Wright City, where he met the love of his life, Diane. They were…

  Van Ray Kirkwood was born on January 27, 1963, to Herbert and Jane (Perryman) Kirkwood in Houston, Missouri. He passed away October 17, 2024, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri, at the age of 61. On April 15, 1989, Van married Rebecca (Ramsey) Kirkwood. To this union two daughters were born, Rae…