Obituaries

Local obituaries for Cuba, Missouri and surrounding areas

Stephen James "Poncho" "Bubba" Wood Jr.

Stephen James "Poncho" "Bubba" Wood Jr.

Jul 16, 2020

Stephen James "Poncho" "Bubba" Wood Jr. of Cuba, Missouri was born Thursday, June 2, 1994 in Phoenix, Arizona to the union of Stephen Sr. and BillieJo (Nee: Speckhals) Wood. He answered the Lord's call on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Zanesville, Ohio at the age of 26 years. Although his life was cut short, Stephen's memory will remain vibrant in...

Norma Jean Isbell

Norma Jean Isbell

Jul 5, 2020

Norma Jean Isbell of Cuba, Missouri was born Saturday, December 10, 1932 at St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Jacob and Fern (Nee: Louks) Zweifel. She left from this life Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Cuba Manor at the age of 87 years. Norma was united in marriage to Howard Lester Isbell, Jr. on Thursday, January 27, 1955 in...

Jerry L. Lewis

Jerry L. Lewis

Jun 27, 2020

Jerry L. Lewis of Cuba, Missouri was born on March 21, 1939 in Jadwin, Missouri to the union of Marion and Minnie (Palmer) Lewis. He left from this life on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, Missouri at the age of 81 years. Jerry served his country in the United States Marine Corps for three years...

Louis T. Barlet Jr.

Louis T. Barlet Jr.

Jun 26, 2020

Louis T. Barlet, Jr. of Cuba, Missouri was born Sunday, March 10, 1940 at Chicago, Illinois to the union of Louis T, Sr. and Alta Beulah (Nee: Carter) Barlet. He left from this life on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 80 years. Louis was united in marriage to Doris McElfresh on...

Lawrence M. Elrod

Lawrence M. Elrod

Jun 25, 2020

Lawrence M. Elrod of Cuba, Missouri was born on Tuesday, November 19, 1929 in Vienna, Missouri to the union of William "Bill" and Catherine (Nee: Franklin) Elrod. He left from this life on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, Missouri at the age of 90 years. Lawrence was united in marriage to Marlene Cox...

William H. "Bill" Maddox Jr.

William H. "Bill" Maddox Jr.

Jun 16, 2020

William H. "Bill" Maddox, Jr. of Cuba, Missouri was born on June 1, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of William H. and Alpha (Pryor) Maddox, Sr. He left from this life at his home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the age of 67 years. Bill served in the United States Army Reserves and was a member...

Richard W. "Ricky" Greathouse

Richard W. "Ricky" Greathouse

Jun 14, 2020

Richard W. "Ricky" Greathouse of Cuba, Missouri was born Monday, May 25, 1959 in Morocco, at the United State Air Force base, to the union of Richard and Sedelia "Sadie" M. (Nee: Garcia) Greathouse. He left from this life on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home in Cuba at the age of 61 years. Ricky enjoyed carpentry work, wood...

William Nathanyal David Wheeler

William Nathanyal David Wheeler

Jun 12, 2020

William Nathanyal David Wheeler of Sullivan, Missouri was born Monday, May 13, 1985 at Seminole, Oklahoma to the union of Kenneth Miller, Sr., and Anjalia Wheeler Miller. He left from this life at his home in Sullivan on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the age of 35 years. "Newt", "Nate" and "Nathan" as he was known by, worked as a...

Michael Gregor Miller

Michael Gregor Miller

Jun 9, 2020

Michael Gregor Miller of Cuba, Missouri was born Monday, March 31, 1958 at Glen Burnie, Maryland to the union of Clarence M., Jr., and Mary Louise (Nee: Van Houten) Miller. He left from this life, suddenly, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Mercy Medical Rehab, Springfield, Missouri at the age of 62 years. Mike, as he was known by, retired November...

Leo Lawrence Curcuro

Leo Lawrence Curcuro

Jun 7, 2020

Leo L. Curcuro of Cuba, Missouri was born Wednesday, December 1, 1937 at East St. Louis, Illinois to the union of William and Carmen (Nee: Joshu) Curcuro. He left from this life on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home in Cuba at the age of 82. Leo proudly served one tour in the United States Marine Corp. At the...

Vanessa Marie Crets

Vanessa Marie Crets

May 26, 2020

Vanessa Marie Crets of St. James, Missouri was born Monday, May 2, 1955 at St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Walter and Rose (nee: Janes) Loeblein. She left from this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at her home in St. James at the age of 65 years. Vanessa was a 1973 graduate of Jennings High School. She was...

Pearl L. Brandenburger

Pearl L. Brandenburger

May 26, 2020

Pearl Louise Brandenburger of Cuba, Missouri was born on Monday, April 25, 1932 in Owensville, Missouri to the union of Benjamin W. and Clara (Nee: Shulte) Kahle. She left from this life on Tuesday May 26, 2020 at Gasconade Manor in Owensville, Missouri at the age of 88 years. Pearl was united in marriage to William A. Brandenburger on April...

Betty L. Luke

Betty L. Luke

May 25, 2020

Betty L. Luke of Cuba, Missouri was born Sunday, July 19, 1931 at Berryman, Missouri to the union of William and Mamie (Nee: Haffer) Emerson. She left from this life, surrounded by family, on Monday, May 25, 2020 at her home in Cuba at the age of 88 years. Betty was united in marriage to Bob Luke on Friday, December...

James Alvin "Jim" Gilliam Jr.

James Alvin "Jim" Gilliam Jr.

May 23, 2020

"James Alvin "Jim" Gilliam, Jr. of Cuba, Missouri was born on June 26, 1942 in Cuba, Missouri to the union of James and Rose Ann (Killeen) Gilliam, Sr. He left from this life, surrounded by family, at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the age of 77 years. He was a husband, father, friend, business owner, and outdoor...

Kristen C. Ferguson

Kristen C. Ferguson

May 19, 2020

Kristen C. Ferguson of Cuba, Missouri was born Saturday, September 25, 1993 to James and Amy (Nee: Franke) Ferguson. She left from this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Cuba, Missouri at the young age of 26 years. Kristen was a graduate of the Cuba High School. She had a few odd jobs along the way and the last...

Laurie A. Kitchen

Laurie A. Kitchen

May 8, 2020

Laurie A. Kitchen of Cuba, Missouri was born Wednesday, December 27, 1972 at Rolla, Missouri to the union of Willis Craft and Dinah (Nee: Schaefer) Craft. Laurie left from this life, suddenly, Friday evening, May 8, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 47 years. Laurie was united in marriage to Andy Kitchen at the Church...

Terry Michael Lager

Terry Michael Lager

May 7, 2020

Terry M. Lager of Cuba, formerly St. Louis, Missouri was born Friday, September 14, 1951 at St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Harold and Mary A. (Nee: Bequette) Lager. He passed from this life Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 68 years. Terry was married May of 1975 in...

Betty Wanda Staples

Betty Wanda Staples

May 7, 2020

Betty Wanda Staples of Cuba, Missouri was born Monday, February 1, 1932 at St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Walter W. Sr. and Jesse Laura (Nee: Stallings) Lee. She left from this life, surrounded by family, on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Cuba Manor at the age of 88 years. Betty was united in marriage to Lindell Staples on...

Jason W, Voss

Jason W, Voss

May 2, 2020

Jason W. Voss of Cuba, Missouri was born Thursday, December 2, 1976 to the union of Vernon and Karen J. (Nee: Thompson) Voss. He left from this life on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home in Cuba at the age of 43 years. Jason graduated in 1996 from the Cuba High School. On March 25, 2000 Jason married the...

Richard Dale Simmons Jr.

Richard Dale Simmons Jr.

Apr 27, 2020

Richard Dale Simmons, Jr. of Urbana, Illinois, was born on June 5, 1981 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri and left from this life suddenly on April 27, 2020 in Urbana, Illinois at the age of 38 years. Those who are left to treasure his memory and to continue his legacy are his loving parents Richard Dale and Penny Simmons, Sr....