Area Obituaries

Brandy Jean Alexander, 61, passed away on February 15, 2026, at Texas County Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Salina, Kansas, Brandy lived a life defined by fierce compassion, a free spirit, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved. Brandy was the heart of her family and a pillar…

Lucille “Ann” (Stephens) Pennington, 87, of Evening Shade, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 12, 2026, surrounded by love. Ann was born on August 23, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Dr. William Stephens and Lucille Ann (Geary) Stephens. She grew up alongside her beloved sister in Chesterfield, Missouri. Being the only…

Erma Darlene (King) Reeder died peacefully at home on February 7, 2026, in Licking, Missouri, at the age of 84. Darlene was born on April 8, 1941, in Licking, Missouri, to Lenza and Goldie King. She married Dan Reeder on February 2, 1968. Darlene is survived by her son, David Reeder; daughter, Elizabeth Reeder; grandson,…

Retired Staff Sergeant Kenneth Thomas Cantrill Jr., age 47, passed away on January 31, 2026, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He was born on January 25, 1979, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at St. Rose Dominican Hospital. Kenneth proudly served in the United States Army for 21 years, including distinguished service as a member…

Brenda Lynn (Walker) Wilson was born on March 31,1966, to Bill Dean Walker and Ida Louise (Bates) Walker in Melrose Park, Chicago, Illinois, and died at Mercy Hospital St. Louis on February 1, 2026, due to cancer. At the age of 13, she and her parents moved to Tucson, Arizona. After she graduated there from…

Myrtle Frances (Lewis) Thompson, age 90, passed over to be with our Lord and savior January 26, 2026, at her daughter’s loving home in Licking, Missouri. Daughter of Johnnie Lewis and Mildred and Vesta (Poe) Lewis, she was born on January 18, 1936, at their home in Hazelton Springs, Missouri. Upon Mildred’s death when Frances…

Lee Daniel Sutton, age 51, was born on May 30, 1974, to Danny and Connie (Wells) Sutton in Houston, Mo. He went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Lee grew up in Ellis Prairie, Mo., and attended school at Success. He is preceded in death by…

Robin Elliott Preheim, son of Garris and Pearl (Wentzel) Preheim, was born May 31, 1970, in Freeman, South Dakota. He departed this life on January 29, 2026, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri, at the age of 55 years. Robin was united in marriage to Melissa (Motzkus) Preheim on June 6, 1992. To…

Anzel E. Shoults went home to see Jesus on January 27, 2026, at the age of 94. He was born on December 7, 1931, to Reverend Joe V. Shoults and Edith (Young) Shoults in Shannon County, Mo. He spent most of his school years in St. Clair, Mo., where he was involved in church (playing…

Roger Lee Gott, 70, of Salem, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. Roger is survived by his loving children: Lindsey de Greck and husband Tom, of St. Louis, Mo., and Nathan Gott and wife Macie, of Rolla, Mo.; his love: Laura Parker, of Salem, Mo.; granddaughters: Darci and Ruby de…