Area Obituaries

James William Bailie (Jimmy) was born September 20, 1950, in St. Louis, Mo., to Lester and Anna May Bailie. Jimmy passed away from this life on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Tidewell Hospice Care, at the age of 73, in Bradenton, Fla., after several months of discomfort battling cancer. Jimmy and Virginia Ellen Mugford were…

Caroline Marie Dunham (Walsh) was born April 21, 1938, in St. Louis, Mo., to John and Virginia “Peggy” (Kennedy) Walsh. Carol dedicated many years of service as the City Alderman of Edgar Springs. She also worked as a respiratory therapist and dedicated her time with the VFW Auxiliary in Rolla, Mo.  Carol enjoyed quilting, ceramics,…

Princess Mae Fahnestock, age 81, was born January 23, 1943, in Leesville, La., to Milburn and Ella Martin. Princess passed away August 1, 2024, at her home in Licking, Mo. She is preceded in death by her parents, Milburn and Ella Martin; son, Chris Thomas; granddaughter, Jessica Marie; brother, Bill; and sister-in-law, Anna. She is…

Eunice Opal Cooper went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2024, at her home in Licking, Missouri, at the age of 94.  She was united in marriage to Clanton C. Cooper on June 11, 1948.  Survivors include her three children, Clinton Vince (Eileen) Cooper, Larry James Cooper, Carol Dianne (Elvin) Lane; sister, Ethel…

Doris Carolyn (Jett) Dixon was born December 15, 1945, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to George Earl Jett, Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth (Spainhower) Jett. She went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2024, at the age of 78. Doris graduated from Licking High School in 1963. On February 14, 1964, she married her first husband,…

Tracy Sue Hendrickson, age 51, of Madison, Wis., passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at her home. She was born on Sept. 20, 1972, in Houston, Mo., the daughter of Peggy (Mobley) Salmon and Jim Brannam. Tracy graduated from Oregon High School and enjoyed a career as a housing compliance specialist with WHEDA prior…

Rhonda Lou (Luck) Hutsell, 66, left this world on July 30, 2024, to join and rejoice with her beloved son Jason and other loved ones in eternal rest. The daughter of John and Grace (Fulks) Luck, she was born at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri, on January 9, 1958, and passed away…

  Jason C. Jaegers, age 46, of Loose Creek, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, in Bixby, Missouri. Jason was born November 13, 1977, in Jefferson City, a son to Jerry and Diane (Eichholz) Jaegers. They survive in Loose Creek. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School and was a 1995 graduate of Fatima High School.…

  Bonnie L. Phelps, formerly of Rolla, Mo., passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 in Nixa, Mo., at the age of 92. She was born on August 24, 1931, in Edgar Springs, Mo., to parents Dewey and Florence (Clark) Black. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband,…

Diana (Harris) Graen, age 66, daughter of James and Bernice Harris, was born June 25, 1958, in Rolla, Mo. She passed away July 27, 2024, at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Diana is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Guy; and brothers, David and Donald. She is survived by her two daughters: Elizabeth (Jason)…