Area Obituaries

Ronald Lee Black, age 58, was born in Rolla, Mo., on February 9, 1964, to James and Bonnie Black. He passed away in Houston, Mo., on January 16, 2023. Ronald was a 1982 graduate of Licking High School. He played in the band in high school and in the National Guard. He was also a…

Steven (Steve) Lynn Ingram, age 65, son of Ada (Wallace) and Vernon Ingram, was born October 18, 1957, in Salem, Mo. He passed away on January 9, 2023, at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Mo. Steve married the love of his life, Carlene (Rogers) Ingram on March 16, 1991, at the home of his parents…

Gwendolyn Merle Parker, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the age of 74. She was born on January 20, 1948, in Willow Springs, Mo., to the late Merle D. Ray and Ruth Louise (Hanks) Gauldin. She was raised and loved by her dad, the late Claude “Butch” Gauldin. On July…

On Sunday, December 11, 2022, Ronnie Ray Stricklin, 64, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away quietly at Phelps Health. He was born September 16, 1958, in Steelville, Mo., to the late Lawrence Lindell and Rosey Lee (Chandler) Stricklin. He married Carol Green and to that union two children were born, Scotty Ray Stricklin and Melissa…

Carl Richard Bogart, age 91, of Licking, son of Henry and Dorothy Bogart, was born on December 24, 1931. He went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2023. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; spouse, Blanche, of 68 years; daughter-in-law, Connie Bogart; sister, Margaret Beckham (Gene); brothers, Russell Bogart and William…

Pamela Gale Sampson, 66, of Lynchburg, passed away December 28, 2022. Pam was born in Thierville, France, on August 2, 1956, the daughter of Virgil and Dorothy (Bourbon) Sampson. Pam grew up in Success, Mo., spending many years in Turley, enjoying the farm and family, and where she enjoyed being outside in her VW pushing…

Gloria Jean (Thomason) McCloud, 76, of Licking, Mo., passed away December 21, 2022, in Salem, Mo. Gloria is survived by her loving children: Glenda Hickman and husband Michael of Salem, Michael McCloud of Salem, Richard McCloud of Licking, Robin Salnave and husband Kevin of Salem, and Loretta James and husband Scott of Licking; siblings: Karen…

John Ray Cornwall Jr., was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on August 8, 1936, and entered into rest on December 27, 2022, making him 86 years, 4 months and 21 days old. He was the son of John Cornwall Sr. and Josephine Tomlin Meadows. John joined the Army out of high school. After his time…

Charlotte Y. Jordan, age 82, of Rolla, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Cedar Point Nursing facility in Rolla. She was born November 4, 1940, in Duke, Mo., a daughter to the late Ottis and Etha (Mobley) Hood. Charlotte was a 1958 graduate of Rolla High School. She had been at Poe’s Gas,…

Donald “Don” Eugene Parker, 78, of Salem, Missouri, departed this life Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Salem. Don is survived by his loving wife: Marilyn Parker of Salem; son: Jim Parker and wife Michele of Salem; mother: Lucille Middleton of Salem; sister: Wanda Hutchens of Elkland, Mo.; grandchildren: Paige Ebbs and husband Aaron, Clayton Parker,…