Area Obituaries

Mike Chew, age 63, of Plato, Mo., son of Marcella Sansoucie and Robert Chew, was born February 6, 1962, in Rolla, Missouri, and departed from this life on December 12, 2025, at home following a short battle with cancer.  Mike attended school in Cuba, Missouri. Mike pursued careers in construction, sanitation, auto repair and greatest…

Donna Sue Jordan (née Beasley), of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on March 21, 1940, in Raymondville, Missouri, Donna Sue was a proud graduate of Licking High School, class of 1958. Her life was marked by deep faith, unwavering devotion to her family, and…

  Bonnie Maye (Dabney) Robinson, 90, of Edgar Springs, Missouri, passed away on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 27, 1935, in Raymondville, Missouri, Bonnie was the youngest child of Ora Oliver Dabney and Mary Frances (Terrill) Dabney. On November 15, 1958, Bonnie was united in marriage with James Preston Robinson…

Charles Dewey Smith, age 79, son of Doyle and Vivian (Fulks) Smith, was born May 5, 1946, in Lebanon, Missouri. Charles passed away on December 7, 2025. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and two infant siblings. He is survived by his wife, Linda; two sons, Brad (Teresa) and Doug (Shannon); grandchildren, Dakota…

David J. Johnston Sr., a beloved father and grandfather, passed away at his home in Montauk, Missouri, on December 3, 2025. He was 83 years old. Born on April 4, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, David was the son of Alvin and Marie Johnston. He spent his life sharing his love for the outdoors. David’s…

John George Sauter Gyory, age 19, passed away on December 3, 2025, in Licking, Missouri. John was born in Vancouver, Washington, to George and Cecilia Gyory on September 30, 2006. John was a 2025 Licking High School graduate. He was a member of the Archery, Science, and Astronomy Club in high school, which brought him…

Thomas Scott Ferguson, of Beulah, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2025, at the age of 59. Scott was born on September 30, 1966, to Thomas R. and Judith R. (Buttenhoff) Ferguson. He grew up with his three sisters, Jill (Mark) Mueller, Melissa (Delaine) Hare and Ann (Mark) Knese, in St. Louis, Missouri. In…

Robert Allen Van Kirk, age 60, son of James and Peggy Van Kirk and Nancy (Woodward) Delgado was born November 20, 1965, in Rolla, Mo. He passed away November 30, 2025, at his home in Licking, Missouri. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, James Van Kirk and Nancy (Woodward) Delgado; one brother, David…

John Paul Wade, 49, passed away on November 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. John Paul Wade was born on January 27, 1976, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of Paul Eugene Wade and Paulette Elaine Cross. He grew up in Licking, Missouri. After graduating from Licking High School, he went on to pursue…

Donna (Mavis) Crossgrove, age 75, daughter of Eugene and Mary (Spillman) Mavis, was born October 17, 1950, in Kansas City, Mo. She passed away November 15, 2025, at Phelps Health Hospital, Rolla, Mo. Donna is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by sister Stephanie York and husband Don, of Osage Beach, Mo.;…