All Obituaries

Helen Virginia Pyatt, nee Eaton, of Sullivan, MO, was born Tuesday, February 25, 1941, in Keysville, MO to John Earl Eaton and Erma Bertha Eaton, nee Happle.  She passed away in Beaufort, MO, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 12 days. Helen was raised in Crawford County, attending school in Keysville and Cook Station. A dedicated and compassionate worker, she served others in the dietary department at St. John’s Hospital in St. Louis. Following her ...

Keith Daniel Jennings of Bourbon, MO was born on Wednesday, January 10, 1979, in Mexico, MO to Russell James Jennings and Wanda Sue McCurdy Jennings.  He passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Sullivan, MO at the age of 47 years, 5 months, 23 days. Keith graduated from Wellsville-Middletown High School in 1997. He was a guy who loved the simple things in life. He was happiest when he was working with his hands, whether he was casting a line into the water or spending time bringing ...

Shane Edward Conaway-Trimble, of Springfield, MO and formerly of Linn, MO, was born on Tuesday, February 19, 1991, in Columbia, MO, to Lester Eugene Trimble and Sharon Kay Conaway.  He passed away at his home on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the age of 35 years, 4 months and 13 days. Shane moved with his family from Jefferson City to Linn, Missouri, when he was two years old, and Linn was where he grew up. As a child, he loved watching wrestling and playfully wrestling with his brother ...

Donald DeWayne Martin of Palatine, IL, was born on Monday, January 16, 1956, in France to Donald Louis Martin and Lois Irene Martin, nee Ray. He passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by family at his home in Palatine, IL at the age of 70 years, 5 months, and 11 days. Donald grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and later moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he graduated from Maryvale High School. Committed to his faith and personal growth, Donald went on to study at Bethany Bible College ...

Joan Lee Reed, née Sherman, of Cuba, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 91 years, 1 month, and 22 days. Joan was born on May 1, 1935, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, to Benjamin P. Sherman and Mary Melinda Sherman, née Morris. She was raised in the Catholic faith and later returned to it in adulthood. A lifelong believer in the power of education, Joan graduated from Bonne Terre High School before earning her ...

Alice "Jane" Dillingham, nee Carr, of Steelville, MO, was born on Sunday, June 26, 1949, in Cook Station, MO, to Alvah "Homer" Carr and Millie Madeline Carr, nee Litty.  She passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, MO at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 12 days. Jane Dillingham was a woman who loved deeply, laughed often, and never met a stranger. She graduated from a Christian high school in St. Louis in 1967 and later earned ...

Mary Catherine “Cathy” Pinnell, nee Jones, of Steelville, MO, was born on January 19, 1930, in Steelville, MO to James Shelby Jones and Mary Margaret Jones, nee Clymer. She passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Americare in Cuba, MO, at the age of 96 years, 4 months and 15 days. Her fondest early memories were of growing up with her sister Rosemary Margaret in the home of her grandparents Roy and Jesse Clymer on Main Street in Steelville. While working for attorney Earl ...

Ronald “Ron” Dennis Lee of Cuba, MO, was born on Monday, September 19, 1960, in Montreal, Canada, to Robert “Bob” M. Lee and Rosaline A. Lee, nee Purk.  He passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, MO at the age of 65 years, 8 months, and 14 days. Ron was raised in Riverview Gardens and graduated from Christian Brothers College High School. Following his graduation, he attended trade school to fulfill his passion for hands-on ...

John Thomas Lowery of Cuba, MO was born on Tuesday, January 4, 1938, in St. Louis, MO to John Thomas Lowery and Alberta Lee Lowery.  He passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon, MO at the age of 88 years, 4 months, and 19 days. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, John attended Ritenour High School.  He was a dedicated worker who spent many years on the assembly line for General Motors before enjoying a well-deserved retirement. On ...

Larry Dean Smith, of Steelville, MO, was born on Tuesday, May 12, 1970, in St. Louis, MO to Harold “Smitty” Junior Smith and Jacquelene “Tootie” Smith, nee Livesay.  He passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home in Steelville, MO, at the age of 56 years and 10 days. Larry was the kind of person you never forget. A proud graduate of Steelville High School, Class of 1988, he had a heart of gold and cared deeply for his family and friends. He was loyal, kind, ...