Obituaries

Local obituaries for Cuba, Missouri and surrounding areas

Amirah Wade

Amirah Wade

Aug 24, 2024

Amirah LeeAnn Wade was born into the loving arms of her parents, Jilli Bridgeman and Lane Wade on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis and sadly left from this life on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Though her time on earth was short, the impact that she has left on her family’s life will forever live on...

Shirley L. (Monda) Kelley

Shirley L. (Monda) Kelley

Aug 19, 2024

Shirley L. (Monda) Kelley of St. Louis, Missouri was born on January 30, 1934, in Cuba, Missouri to Walter and Nellie (Adair) Monda. She left this life at DePaul Health Center in St. Louis on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the age of 90.

Shirley was united in marriage to Charles Kelley on March 6, 1955, in Cuba, Missouri. To this...

Frances Irene Harding

Frances Irene Harding

Aug 15, 2024

Frances Irene (Emerson) Harding, 89, of Cuba, passed away, Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in the comforting presence of her loving family.

On December 24, 1934, Frances was born to the union of William Emerson and Mamie Haffer in Berryman, Missouri.

She earned her education in St. Louis.

Frances was united in marriage to Jim Harding on March 28, 1953,...

Barbara Welch

Barbara Welch

Aug 5, 2024

Barbara Jean Welch (Elliston), 60, of Cuba, previously of Salem, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at her home in the comforting presence of her loving family in Cuba.

On October 20,1963, Barbara was born to the union of Roy Lee Elliston and Alma Martha (Gregory) in Sullivan, Missouri.

Barbara was a graduate from Cuba High School in 1982.

She worked for Brewer...

Paul A. Sagel

Paul A. Sagel

Jul 31, 2024

Paul A. Sagel of Cuba, Missouri was born on August 21, 1960, in Cuba, Missouri to Timothy and Mary (Birmingham) Sagel. He left this life on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 63.

Paul was employed at Lyn-Flex West in Owensville for several years. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his ATV, hunting, fishing and...

Sharon F. (Monda) White

Sharon F. (Monda) White

Jul 24, 2024

Sharon F. White of Cuba, Missouri was born on April 3, 1944, in Crawford County, Missouri to Walter and Nellie (Adair) Monda. She left this life on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Silverstone Place in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 80. 

Sharon was united in marriage to Vernon White on July 6, 1963, in Cuba, Missouri. To this union four...

Fred White

Fred White

Jul 21, 2024

Fred White, 73, of Cuba, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his home, in the comforting presence of his loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer.

On September 6, 1950, Fred was born to the union of Everett White and Anna May (Martin) in Steelville, Missouri.

He was a member of the Steelville Country Club and generously...

Barbara Jean Campbell

Barbara Jean Campbell

Jul 16, 2024

Barbara Jean Campbell (Blackwell), 79 of Cuba, passed away, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Meramec Nursing Center in Sullivan, Missouri.

On August 13, 1944, Barbara was born to the union of Joseph Blackwell Sr. and Marie (Tayoan) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Barbara attended Ritenour High School in Overland, Missouri.

She was united in marriage to Bobbie Campbell Sr. on February 23, 1991, in...

Glenn Wayne Sommerville

Glenn Wayne Sommerville

Jul 3, 2024

Glenn Wayne Sommerville, 78, of Cuba passed away, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Cuba Manor in the comforting presence of his loving wife.

On October 16, 1945, Glenn was born to the union of Neldon Sommerville and Lillian (Mitchner) in Long Beach, California.

Glenn proudly served his country in the United States Army and would retire after his years of honorable and...

Ronald "Gale" Kulp

Ronald "Gale" Kulp

Jul 3, 2024

Ronald “Gale” Kulp of Cuba, Missouri was born on October 15, 1936, in St. James, Missouri to Arthur E. and Inez J. (Berdar)Kulp. He left this life at his home, with his daughter by his side on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the age of 87. 

Gale was united in marriage to Ruth E. Wilhite on June 10, 1961. To this...

Chico "Ruben" Caldera

Chico "Ruben" Caldera

Jun 30, 2024

Chico “Ruben” Caldera, 73, of Cuba, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in St. Clair.

On May 1, 1951, Chico was born to the union of Manuel Caldera and Counsuelo (Alvarez) in Bridgeport, Nebraska.

Chico attended grade school and High School in Nebraska. He would later attend college in Brownsville, Texas.

Chico served his country in the Vietnam War as being...

Timothy Donahoe

Timothy Donahoe

Jun 26, 2024

Timothy West Donahoe, born on June 29, 1954, in Rolla, Missouri; raised and lived in Cuba, Missouri, passed away on June 26, 2024, at 69 years old. He was surrounded by his wife of nearly 51 years, Linda nee Menz Donahoe, and three children, Jenny (Patrick) Horsefield, Jessie (Brett) Christiansen, and Timothy JP (Kelsey) Donahoe.Tim was an active part of the...

Leroy McGinnis

Leroy McGinnis

Jun 23, 2024

Leroy McGinnis of Cuba, Missouri was born on October 30, 1928, in Gainesville, Missouri to Alvie and Callie (Crawford) McGinnis. He left this life surrounded by his family at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the age of 95.

Leroy was united in marriage to Ovia Marie Crisp on March 10, 1950, in Salem, Arkansas. To this union six...

Henry Copling

Henry Copling

Jun 15, 2024

Henry Edward Copling, 87, of Cuba, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan.

On April 18, 1937, Henry was born to the union of Noah Alexander Copling and Rose Ellen (Warden) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Henry received his education in St. Louis and at Lick Creek during grade school; he would attend Jr. High in Rolla.

Henry...

Earl Vincent

Earl Vincent

Jun 10, 2024

Earl Dwane Vincent, 74, of Cuba, surrounded by his loving wife and family, passed into the eternal presence of the Lord on June 10, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.On October 29, 1949, Earl was born to the union of Forest and Maire (Taber) Vincent in Cuba, Missouri.Earl was blessed to celebrate 56 years of love with his wife...

William Dean Harris

William Dean Harris

Jun 9, 2024

William Dean Harris, 73, of Leasburg, passed away, Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Dixon Nursing Home & Rehab. On September 16, 1950, William was born to the union of Delbert Arthur Harris and Marie Gertrude (Huffman) in St. Louis, Missouri. William was a graduate from Ritenour High School in Breckenridge Hills, Missouri. After graduating from high school, William was drafted into the United...

William "Bill" W. Simms, III

William "Bill" W. Simms, III

May 29, 2024

William W. “Bill” Simms, III, of Klamath River, California, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri at the age of 67. He was born on December 15, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri to William W. and Eva Pauline (Todd) Simms, II.Bill was a graduate of Lafayette High School - Class of 1975 and...

Clifford Phillips

Clifford Phillips

May 22, 2024

Clifford Allen Phillips Sr., 74 of Cuba, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Phelps Regional Medical Center in Rolla.

On June 16, 1949, Clifford was born to the union of Ted Phillips and Doris Elizabeth (Haughkirk) at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.

Clifford was united in marriage to the love of his life, Dessie “Chuckie” Charlene Phillips (Sellers)...

Gary Wayne Peters Sr.

Gary Wayne Peters Sr.

May 20, 2024

Gary Wayne Peters Sr., 75, of Bourbon, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Cuba Manor in the comforting presence of his family and the caring staff. On March 6, 1949, Gary was born to the union of Raymond Peters and Amelia (Hoevelmann) in St. Louis, Missouri. Gary was united to Sandy Sharp in a commitment ceremony, and they would spend...

Polly Baldwin

Polly Baldwin

May 19, 2024

Polly Baldwin of Cuba, Missouri was born on November 8, 1938, in Parma, Missouri to Marvin L. and Edna V. (Sanders) Breece. She left this life peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at her home at the age of 85.

Polly was united in marriage to Rawleigh H. Baldwin on May 4, 1957, in Tupelo, Mississippi. To this union two sons...