Obituaries

Local obituaries for Cuba, Missouri and surrounding areas

James "Jim" M. Payne

James "Jim" M. Payne

Oct 17, 2024

James “Jim” M. Payne, a beloved resident of Cuba, Missouri, was born on December 16, 1943, in Vancouver, Washington. He peacefully passed away on October 17, 2024 at the age of 80, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan.

Jim was a dedicated concrete mason and proudly owned and operated Payne's Concrete Company for many years. Known for his strong work ethic,...

Gerald Eaton

Gerald Eaton

Oct 16, 2024

Gerald Eaton, of Cuba, Missouri, was born on February 5, 1946, in Keysville, Missouri, to John E. and Erma B. (Happel) Eaton. He peacefully departed this life on October 16, 2024, at his home, at the age of 78.

On November 19, 1971, Gerald was united in marriage to Mary “Susie” Rutz in Steelville, Missouri. Together, they welcomed three children: Michelle,...

Larry C. Gray

Larry C. Gray

Oct 14, 2024

Larry C. Gray of Robertsville, Missouri was born on June 3, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri to Rainey and Bertie L. (Nash) Gray. He left this life on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri at the age of 73.

Larry honorably served his country in the United States Army. He worked in construction as a contractor. He...

Mary Ann J. Brand

Mary Ann J. Brand

Oct 13, 2024

Mary Ann J. Brand, a cherished resident of Cuba, Missouri, was born on March 18, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Stanley and Mary (Liszewski) Dabrowski. She gracefully departed this life on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Cuba Manor, at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy filled with love and kindness.

On April 11, 1959, Mary Ann united in...

Joyce A. Corbett

Joyce A. Corbett

Oct 9, 2024

Joyce A. Corbett of Cuba, Missouri, was born on May 16, 1955, in Hillsboro, Missouri, to James B. and Anna J. (Anderson) Duncan. On October 9, 2024, she departed this world, enveloped in the love of her family, at the age of 69.

Joyce's journey through life was marked by her devotion to her family, which began with her marriage to...

Margaret Mary Hoke

Margaret Mary Hoke

Oct 9, 2024

Margaret Mary Hoke (nee: Sagel) of Owensville, Missouri was born on January 26, 1952, in Cuba, Missouri. She left this life on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Stonebridge Nursing Home in Owensville at the age of 72.

Margaret graduated from Cuba High School and then she studied accounting at Sanford Brown Business College. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing, jigsaw puzzles and...

Kurtis John Schmidt

Kurtis John Schmidt

Oct 8, 2024

Kurtis John Schmidt, 68, of Bourbon, formerly of St. Louis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. 

On September 24, 1956, Kurtis was born to the union of Kenneth Schmidt and Elaine (Etling) in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Kurtis John retired from Anheuser-Busch after 30 plus years of dedicated service. He was lovingly known as “Groovy Dude” by...

Jule D. (Wischow) Burgess

Jule D. (Wischow) Burgess

Oct 6, 2024

Jule Dawn (Wischow) Burgess, 50, of Cuba, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis after a brief and sudden cancer diagnosis.

On February 21, 1974, Jule was born to the union of Steven Wischow and Linda (Wilson) in New Hope, Minnesota. 

Jule was a graduate of 1992 from St. James High School. 

On February 14, 1994, Jule...

Frederick C. Palmer, Jr.

Frederick C. Palmer, Jr.

Oct 5, 2024

Frederick C. Palmer, Jr. of Leasburg, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on October 5, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on April 27, 1949, in Sullivan, Missouri, he was the son of Frederick C. and Elmira (Irvin) Palmer, Sr.

Fred dedicated a significant part of his life to serving in the United States Navy before retiring. He was...

Karen Jane Hane

Karen Jane Hane

Oct 4, 2024

Karen Jane Hane of Rolla, Missouri, peacefully departed this life on October 4, 2024, at the age of 71 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on December 9, 1952, in Steelville, Missouri, to Harles and Hazel (Bryant) Ives.

Karen was married to Michael Hane on December 18, 1987, in Columbia, Missouri. Although Michael passed away on December 27,...

Ruth M. Terrill

Ruth M. Terrill

Oct 2, 2024

Ruth M. Terrill of the Cuba, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the age of 96. She was born on November 13, 1927, in Delmont, South, to Ludwick and Anna (Ebersdorfer) Marten.

Ruth was united in marriage to Arnold Terrill on August 27, 1946, in Fresno, California Together, they nurtured a loving family, four children:...

Ralph E. Thorpe

Ralph E. Thorpe

Sep 25, 2024

Ralph E. Thorpe, 97, of Santa Fe, Missouri, previously of Cuba, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at his son Jerry’s home. 

On November 29, 1926, Ralph was born to the union of Roscoe Conklin Thorpe and Katherine (Kerwin) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

Ralph was a proud service member of both the United States Navy during WWII as well as...

Mary Ellen Rutz

Mary Ellen Rutz

Sep 24, 2024

Mary Ellen Rutz of Cuba, Missouri was born on July 26, 1947, in Sullivan, Missouri, to Jesse E. and Clara E. (Durbin) Thoma. She left this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri at the age of 77.

Mary graduated from Cuba High School -Class of 1965. Five short months later, on October 2, 1965, Mary...

Sandra "Sandy" M. Stewart

Sandra "Sandy" M. Stewart

Sep 17, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" M. Stewart of Cuba, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on April 18, 1953, in Rolla, Missouri, to Oran and Eva M. (Breuer) Stewart, Sandy lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to her community. 

A proud graduate of Cuba High School’s Class...

Gene A. Smith

Gene A. Smith

Sep 16, 2024

Gene A. Smith of Cuba, Missouri was born on September 28, 1937, in Gillespie, Illinois to John A. and Odelia G. (Heppermann) Smith. He left this life on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Big Bend Woods Heath Care in Valley Park, Missouri at the age of 86.

Gene was united in marriage to Beverly A. Larkin on November 25, 1972, in...

Nadine Smith

Nadine Smith

Sep 11, 2024

Mayme Nadine Smith, 91, of Ellisville, passed away, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Delmar Gardens in Chesterfield. 

On March 18, 1933, Nadine, as she was known to most, was born to the union of Glenn Huffman & Mayme (Eads) in Camdenton, Missouri. 

Nadine was a homemaker until the boys had grown up at which point she worked as a bookkeeper for Missouri...

John Earl Capehart II

John Earl Capehart II

Sep 6, 2024

John Earl Capehart II, 68, of Cuba, passed away, Friday, September 6 ,2024 at his home in the comforting presence of his loving son, John Earl Capehart III. 

John was born on August 12, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of John Earl Capehart and Joyce Ann Ross. 

He was a very patriotic person and had proudly served his country...

Janet S. (Tayloe) Smith

Janet S. (Tayloe) Smith

Sep 6, 2024

Janet S. Smith of Cuba, Missouri was born on November 18, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri to James and Okel (Rutz) Tayloe. She left this life at her home on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the age of 80.

Janet was united in marriage to John D. Smith on January 20, 1962, in Bem, Missouri. To this union four sons were...

James D. "Jimmy" Dickens

James D. "Jimmy" Dickens

Aug 27, 2024

James D. “Jimmy” Dickens of Cuba, Missouri was born on August 17, 1942, in St. James, Missouri to Garrett and Edna (Ragan) Dickens. He left this life on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri at the age of 82.

Jimmy was united in marriage to Sharon Faulkner on August 16, 1975.

Jimmy...

Shirley Callahan

Shirley Callahan

Aug 26, 2024

Shirley May (Bales) Callahan, 80, of Cuba, passed away, Monday, August 26, 2024, in the comfort of her home, with her daughter, Linda by her side. 

On April 23, 1944, Shirley was born to the union of Carl Bales and Marie (Almo) in Sullivan, Missouri. 

Shirley had been attending 7th Day Adventist in Bourbon. 

In her younger years, Shirley loved to go camping...