Obituaries

Funeral services for Peggy Jean Whitaker of Salem, age 94, will be Thursday, February 6th, at 1:00 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Memorial Services for Edith Marie (Stump) Skiles, age 98, of Salem will be held Saturday February 8th at 12:00 noon in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Burial to follow in the Mount Hermon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 in the morning until time of service. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Mt. Hermon.

Funeral Services for Christopher Monroe “Chris” Payne, age 50, of Salem will be held at 12:00 noon today in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Burial to follow in the Gladden Empire Cemetery. Visitation will be held this morning from 10:00 until time of service. Memorial Donations may be made in memory of Chris Payne to Timber Church or Gladden Empire Cemetery.

Funeral services for Peggy Jean Whitaker of Salem, age 94, will be Thursday, February 6th, at 1:00 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Memorial Services for Edith Marie (Stump) Skiles, age 98, of Salem will be held Saturday February 8th at 12:00 noon in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Burial to follow in the Mount Hermon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 in the morning until time of service. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Mt. Hermon.

Funeral Services for Christopher Monroe “Chris” Payne, age 50, of Salem will be held at 12:00 noon tomorrow in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Burial to follow in the Gladden Empire Cemetery. Visitation will be held tomorrow morning from 10:00 until time of service. Memorial Donations may be made in memory of Chris Payne to Timber Church or Gladden Empire Cemetery.

Funeral services for Peggy Jean Whitaker of Salem, age 94, will be Thursday, February 6th at 1:00 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Memorial Services for Edith Marie (Stump) Skiles, age 98, of Salem will be held Saturday February 8th at 12:00 noon in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Burial to follow in the Mount Hermon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 in the morning until time of service. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Mt. Hermon.

Funeral Services for Irene Warner, age 99, of Licking, MO formerly of Salem, will be held this morning at 11:30. Visitation for Irene Warner will be at 10:00 in the morning until service time at the Salem Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary. Internment will be at the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Salem.

Funeral Services for Claude Ellis Morrison of Cuba, age 93, will be held this morning at 11:00 in the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Interment will be in the Freeman Cemetery in Cherryville.

Funeral Services for Christopher Monroe “Chris” Payne, age 50, of Salem will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Burial to follow in the Gladden Empire Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday morning from 10:00 until time of service. Memorial Donations may be made in memory of Chris Payne to Timber Church or Gladden Empire Cemetery.

Memorial Services for Edith Marie (Stump) Skiles, age 98, of Salem will be held Saturday February 8th at 12:00 noon in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Burial to follow in the Mount Hermon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 in the morning until time of service. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Mt. Hermon.

Funeral services for George Farrand Timson of Kirkwood, formerly of Salem, age 87, will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 9:00 this evening at the James and Gahr Mortuary Salem Chapel. Interment will be in the Timson Family Cemetery at Cedar Grove, Missouri. Memorials may be made to Food for the Poor.

Funeral Mass for Joseph Michael Dent of Salem, age 81, will be Saturday afternoon at 2:00 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salem. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.

Irene Warner, age 99, of Licking, MO formerly of Salem, MO passed away on Friday January 17, 2025 with her family at her side at Texas County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 11:30. Visitation for Irene Warner will be at 10:00 in the morning until service time at the Salem Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary. Internment will be at the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Salem.

Funeral service for John William Breeden, Jr. of Steelville, age 87, will be held this afternoon at 1:00 at the Steelville First of Assembly God Church in Steelville. Visitation will be from 11:00 until time of service at the church. Memorials may be given to the Steelville Food Pantry in Steelville. All arrangements are under the direction of the  Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville.

Funeral services for George Farrand Timson of Kirkwood, formerly of Salem, age 87, will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 9:00 Friday evening at the James and Gahr Mortuary Salem Chapel. Interment will be in the Timson Family Cemetery at Cedar Grove, Missouri. Memorials may be made to Food for the Poor.

Funeral Mass for Joseph Michael Dent of Salem, age 81, will be Saturday afternoon at 2:00 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salem. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.

Funeral services for Irene Welch Warner of Licking, formerly of Salem, age 99, will be held Monday morning at 11:30 at the James and Gahr Salem Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be from 10:00 Monday morning until service time. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Funeral Services for Claude Ellis Morrison of Cuba, age 93, will be held Monday morning at 11:00 in the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Interment will be in the Freeman Cemetery in Cherryville. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5:00 till 8:00 in the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home.

Funeral Services for Christopher Monroe “Chris” Payne, age 50, of Salem will be held at 12:00
noon on Wednesday in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Burial to follow in the Gladden Empire Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday morning from 10:00 until time of service. Memorial Donations may be made in memory of Chris Payne to Timber Church or Gladden Empire Cemetery.

William Robert Bowling of St. James passed away Monday, January 19th at the age of 88. There are no planned services at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rolla Chapel of James & Gahr Mortuary.

Memorial Services for Edith Marie (Stump) Skiles, age 98, of Salem will be held Saturday February 8^th at 12:00 noon in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Burial to follow in the Mount Hermon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 in the morning until time of service. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Mt. Hermon.

William Robert Bowling of St. James passed away Monday, January 19th at the age of 88. There are no planned services at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rolla Chapel of James & Gahr Mortuary.

Funeral Services for William “Bill” Roy Harweger, age 86, of Salem, will be held at 1:00 this afternoon at Grace Community Church. Burial to follow in the Sligo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 in the morning until service time at Grace Community Church. All arrangements for are under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Salem.

Funeral Services for Crystal Mae Busbey will be held at 6:00 this evening in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until service time in the Chapel.

Funeral service for John William Breeden, Jr. of Steelville, age 87, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 at the Steelville First of Assembly God Church in Steelville. Visitation will be from 11:00 until time of service at the church. Memorials may be given to the Steelville Food Pantry in Steelville. All arrangements are under the direction of the  Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville.

Funeral Mass for Joseph Michael Dent of Salem, age 81, will be Saturday afternoon at 2:00 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salem. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.

Funeral services for Eris William Anderson Jr., formerly of Salem, age 80, will be held at 1:00 this afternoon in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 11:00 until service time in the chapel. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Funeral Services for William “Bill” Roy Harweger, age 86, of Salem, will be held at 1:00 tomorrow afternoon at Grace Community Church. Burial to follow in the Sligo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 in the morning until service time at Grace Community Church. All arrangements for are under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Salem.

Funeral Services for Crystal Mae Busbey will be held at 6:00 tomorrow evening in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until service time in the Chapel.

Funeral service for John William Breeden, Jr. of Steelville, age 87, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 at the Steelville First of Assembly God Church in Steelville. Visitation will be from 11:00 Wednesday morning until time of service at the church. Memorials may be given to the Steelville Food Pantry in Steelville. All arrangements are under the direction of the  Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville.

Funeral Mass for Joseph Michael Dent of Salem, age 81, will be Saturday at 2:00 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salem. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.

William Robert Bowling of St. James passed away Monday, January 19th at the age of 88. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rolla Chapel of James & Gahr Mortuary.

Harold Edward Bentley of Salem, age 75, entered eternal rest January 14th. No services are scheduled at this time. All arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.

Steven Michael Johnson of Salem, age 80, entered eternal rest January 16th. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. All arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.

Funeral services for Eris William Anderson Jr., formerly of Salem, age 80, will be held at 1:00 Tuesday afternoon in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 11:00 Tuesday morning until service time in the chapel. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Funeral Services for William “Bill” Roy Harweger, age 86, of Salem, will be held at 1:00 Wednesday afternoon at Grace Community Church. Burial to follow in the Sligo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 in the morning until service time at Grace Community Church. All arrangements for are under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Salem.

Funeral service for John William Breeden, Jr. of Steelville, age 87, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 at the Steelville First of Assembly God Church in Steelville. Visitation will be from 11:00 Wednesday morning until time of service at the church. Memorials may be given to the Steelville Food Pantry in Steelville. All arrangements are under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville.

Funeral Services for Crystal Mae Busbey will be held at 6:00 Wednesday evening in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until service time in the Chapel.

Funeral Mass for Joseph Michael Dent of Salem, age 81, will be Saturday at 2:00 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salem. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.

Funeral service for Ben McWilliams, Jr. of Rolla, age 87, will be today at the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Rolla, Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Burial with Full Military Honors will be at 3:00 Friday in the Fort Leonard Wood Veterans Cemetery, Waynesville. Memorials are suggested to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rolla Chapel of James & Gahr Mortuary.

Funeral Services for Rosalene “Rose” Cole of Town & Country, MO, formerly of Viburnum, age 95, will be this afternoon at 1:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be this morning at 11:00 until time of service. Interment will be in the Shoal Creek Cemetery in Steelville.

Funeral Services for Mildred “Millie” Conaway of Cherryville, age 99, will be tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 at Britton-Bennett Funeral Home. Visitation will be tomorrow morning from 11:00 until time of service. Interment will be in the Cherryville Baptist Church Cemetery.

Funeral services for Walden Skonieczny of Salem, age 78, will be held at 2:00 tomorrow afternoon in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 until service time tomorrow in the chapel. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. 

A Celebration of Life for Roy Dean Parker of Salem, age 77, will be held from 12:30 until 3:30 Sunday afternoon in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Interment will be held at a later date in the Boss Cemetery.

Funeral services for Eris William Anderson Jr., formerly of Salem, age 80, will be held at 1:00 Tuesday afternoon in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 11:00 Tuesday morning until service time in the chapel. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Harold Edward Bentley of Salem, age 75, entered eternal rest January 14th. No services are scheduled at this time. All arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.

Steven Michael Johnson of Salem, age 80, entered eternal rest January 16th. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. All arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.