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Obituaries
Fontella Ruth Smith, 83, of Bourbon, formerly of High Ridge, died June 1, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Smith grew up and attended school in High Ridge and later graduated from Northwest High School in House Springs in 1960. Devoted to her family, …
Sandra Gail Freese, 62, of Festus died June 3, 2026, at Mercy Hospital St. Louis in Creve Coeur. Mrs. Freese worked as a manager in the restaurant industry, most recently for P'sghetti’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken. She was a member of the Wom…
James David Plymale Jr., 69, of Arnold died May 27, 2026. Mr. Plymale was retired and had served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of VFW Post 2184. Born Nov. 12, 1956, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Lavaughn (Clements) King and Jam…
Kenneth Edward Richardson, 82, of Festus died May 26, 2026, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. Mr. Richardson was a retired autoworker from the Chrysler Fenton plant and a farmer in the French Village area. He loved his time on the farm tending…
Christine A. Kinkade, 75, of High Ridge died May 31, 2026, in St. Louis. Born Feb. 23, 1951, in London, England, Mrs. Kinkade was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Jack Ollington.
Dennis Lee Rushing, 76, of Pevely died May 11, 2026, at his home. Mr. Rushing worked as a Truck Driver for LMC Industries and retired after 43 years. He was a lifetime member at Joachim Masonic Lodge for 52 years and Arnold Moose Lodge for 50…
