All Obituaries

Leona M. Viemann, 83 , of Pacific, passed away on September 16, 2019. Mrs. Viemann, daughter of the late Elmer Burt and his wife Anna NEE Mahan, was born May 28, 1936 in Robertsville. She received her education from Pacific High School. On March 27, 1954, she was united in marriage to Nolan Viemann at the Methodist Church. Leona worked for Keys Restaurant, Woolworth’s Dept. Store, and Ralston Purina. She was a member of the Womens Group Local 655, Gray Summit Methodist Church, and the...

Gladys A. Lewis, 81 , of Pacific, passed away on August 22, 2019 in Pacific. Mrs. Lewis, daughter of the late John Pich and Grace Basser, was born August 21, 1938 in Stuttguard, Arkansas. She was united in marriage to Albert Lewis in Eureka in 1955. Gladys worked for Marymount Manor. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert Lewis, and sister, Florence Wilder. Among her survivors are three sons, Robert Lewis and wife Penny, Lonnie...

George A. Ray, 62 , of Villa Ridge, passed away on August 16, 2019. George, son of the late Lloyd A. Ray, and his wife Ruby NEE Vincent, was born February 10, 1957 in Evansville, IN. He received his education from Pacific High School. George was employed by Mercy Hospital as a switchboard operator. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronald Gabbert, and longtime companion, Connie Doucette. Among his survivors are two siblings, Connie Weislar and husband Nick of Villa Ridge...

Robert J. Coy, 52 , of Chesterfield, passed away on August 9, 2019. Robert, son of the late Robert G. Coy, and his wife Georgia NEE Stenger, and Sylvia Coy,  was born May 12, 1967 in Belleville, IL. Robbie was a wonderful loving man, with a great sense of humor. He contributed warmth, love, and compassion to all of those around him daily, especially his family and housemates. In his earlier years, he was an avid participant in Special Olympics. He had a passion for collecting watches,...

Jane C. McNear (nee Gilbert), 71, of Koshkonong, passed away on August 7, 2019. Jane, the daughter of the late Thurston Gilbert and Margaret (nee Frerking), was born on February 18, 1948 in St. Louis. Jane enjoyed reading, crafting, needlepoint and jewelry.  She became a wonderful cook and had a love of animals.  She most enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.  Jane is survived by her husband, Ron McNear of Koshkonong, Missouri; children, Laura and Scott Reed of...

Anthony “Tony” Ray Vermillion, 50, of St. Louis, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. Tony was born on July 23, 1968, in St. Louis to Benny Vermillion and the late Sandra (nee Hopson) Vermillion. He was a talented artist across several mediums and was able to bring out unique beauty in his wood pieces as well as paper and canvas.  He enjoyed constantly adding to his breadth of knowledge and engaging his vocabulary through playing scrabble with his friends and...

Bonny Rae Colvin, 74, passed away on June 6, 2019. Bonny, the daughter of the late Ray McCallister Fisher and Georgia Lee Fisher (nee Oels), was born on July 16, 1944 in Pacific. Bonny graduated from Pacific High School as a member of the Class of 1962. She was an enthusiast for everything green, and a gardener extraordinaire. Bonny cherished the holidays and enjoyed every minute with family and friends. Bonny was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Georgia Lee; husband, Ron Colvin;...

Brenda K. “Gaga” Jordan passed away on May 28, 2019. Brenda was born on February 1, 1952, to the late Wesley Henry and his wife Georgia Lee NEE Jackson. Among her survivors are two children, Dana Unger and Ann Smith and husband Robert; Three grandchildren, Tyler Smith and wife Holly, Mariah Smith, and Madison Unger; one sibling, Sonya Smith and husband James; other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 4-7 P.M. at...

Jeffrey W. Smith, 53 , of Pacific, passed away on May 28, 2019. Jeff, son of Edward “Neil” Smith and the late Margaret NEE Crider, was born January 15, 1966 in Kirkwood. He received his education from Pacific High School in 1984. On September 16, 1989,  he was united in marriage to Laura McDaniel. Jeff enjoyed being a math tudor at St. Louis Community College at Wildwood. Among his survivors are his father, Edward ‘Neil” Smith of Pacific; wife, Laura Smith of...

Edwina F. Nickelson (nee LaMar), 79 , of Pacific, passed away on May 16, 2019. Mrs. Nickelson, daughter of the late Edward LaMar and his wife Frances (nee Krizek), was born November 16, 1939 in St. Louis. She received her education from Sacred Heart School in Eureka and Pacific High School. On June 21, 1958 she was united in marriage to Donald Nickelson at the Pacific Assembly of God Church. Edwina worked for Lumpkin Chiropractic in Pacific. She was preceded in death by her parents;...