Blaine Allen Ashe, 9, of De Soto died March 20, 2016, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. Blaine was a student at Athena Elementary School. Born Sept. 15, 2006, in Crystal City, he was the son of James Allen and Courtney M. Ashe of De Soto.
In addition to his parents, Blaine is survived by a brother: Cayden Ashe of De Soto; his grandparents: Renee (Paul Faulkner) Evans of De Soto, James (Jessica) Ashe of Festus and Jerri Carter of St. Louis; and two great-grandmothers: Margie Walker of Crystal City and Betty Carter of Pevely.
Funeral services were held March 24 at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home in De Soto, officiated by David Crank. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in De Soto. Arrangements are under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.