All Obituaries

David Wayne Wells November 22, 1927 – January 15, 2019 David was born in Wellsville, Missouri to the late George and Alta Virginia Wells. He spent his early years in Bellflower before moving to Pacific in 1942. Blanche Hess moved to Pacific in 1945, and David saw her across the gym. They met, dated, married, and had four children. He worked for Pacific Sand and Gravel, Shepard Well Drilling, Hoven Electric, and Butler Electric. He was a 50+ year member of the IBEW. David was an...

The sweet and incorrigible Allen J. Shearin, 88, of Catawissa, passed away on January 2, 2019. The son of the late Thomas Shearin and his wife Edna NEE Mattern, was born January 26, 1930 in St. Louis. He was a graduate of Hadley High School. On November 25, 1954, he married his love Doris White in Hillsboro, MO. They recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Allen was employed by the United States Postal Service in St. Louis as a Supervisor until his retirement. Mr. Shearin...

Dinah S. Leber, 65 , of Pacific, passed away on December 17, 2018 in Pacific. Mrs. Leber, daughter of the late Kenneth Shafferkoetter and his wife Billie NEE Whitaker, was born December 30, 1952 in Washington. Dinah was united in marriage to Harold Leber on July 3, 1976 in Pacific. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one daughter, Kristine Leber Bergmann. Among her survivors are her husband, Harold Leber of Pacific; daughter, Dawn Frankenberg and husband Kenny of Lonedell;...

Thomas D. Nagel, 57 , of Villa Ridge, passed away on November 12, 2018. Mr. Nagel, son of the late Delbert Nagel, and his wife Rosemary NEE Frisch, was born February 27, 1961 in Red Bud, IL. He received his education from Gibault High School. On September 28, 2002, he was united in marriage to Robin Johansen in St. Louis. Thomas was employed at DAP Foam in Pacific. He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Nagel. Among his survivors are his wife Robin Nagel of Villa Ridge; mother,...

John A. Devine, 88, of Eureka, passed away on November 2, 2018. John was the son of the late John G. Devine and wife Dorothy (NEE Franz), born on April 20, 1930 in Allenton at his home. John graduated from Oklahoma State University and joined the Marines. He served as a combat marine in the Korean War many times on the front line. John had a love for antiques, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He also spent time gardening and as an artist. On November 12, 1955 at the Sacred Heart Church in...

Dena McElfresh, 89, of Pacific, MO went to heaven, Monday, October 29, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Couer, MO. Dena, daughter of the late James and Lena (NEE Rogers) Marlow was born in Pacific, MO on November 9, 1928. At the age of 3, the family returned to Rolla. Due to the death of her mother Lena, Dena became the primary caregiver for her siblings, even at the young age of 14. She did all the cooking, cleaning, and washing of clothes for the family, as well as seeing that her siblings...

Richard O. Schlemper, 87 , of Pacific, passed away on October 22, 2018 in Washington. Mr. Schlemper, son of the late Arnold Schlemper and his wife Sophie NEE Stricker, was born December 10, 1930 in Pacific. He received his education from Washington High School. On January 15, 1955 he was united in marriage to Billie Miller at the First Baptist Church in Gray Summit. Richard served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army. Mr. Schlemper was preceded in death by his...

Christina Byerly (NEE Roberson), 58, of Catawissa, Missouri, passed away  on October 17, 2018. Christina was the daughter of Marvin and Verilea Fields-  Roberson, born on September 19, 1960 in Joshua, Texas.  Christy met and married the love of her life Tom Byerly in 1979, in Burleson,  Texas. Christy loved riding motorcycles with her husband and spending time with  her family and many, many friends. She drove a school bus for the Meramec...

Gerald W. Mann, 78, of Pacific, Missouri passed away on October 10, 2018 in Washington, Missouri. Gerald was the son of the late James Mann and wife Viola Mae NEE Brace. He was born on September 25, 1940 in Bath, New York. Gerald is survived by his four children; Kathy Mann of Pacific, Steven Mann of Pacific, Gary Mann of Pacific, and Larry Mann of High Ridge, and other relatives, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; James and Viola Mae Mann, son;...

Freddie O. Broyles Sr,94, of Pacific, passed away on September 26, 2018. Mr. Broyles, son of the late Larry Broyles and his wife Martha NEE Green, was born September 8, 1924 in St. Louis. On July 9, 1953, he was united in marriage to Beatrice Baxter in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Freddie was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, John, Con, Larry, and Charlie Broyles and by three sisters, Rose Shepard, Bernice Ricks, and Eunice Williamson. Among his survivors are his wife,...