All Obituaries

Rosalie R. Snider, 89 , of Eureka, passed away on February 25, 2021. Mrs. Snider, daughter of the late George Reese and his wife Grace NEE Higgerson, was born May 15, 1931 in Cutler, IL. She received her Masters Degree from Southern Illinois University. On May 31, 1958, she was united in marriage to Bryan W. Snider in Murphysboro, Illinois. Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bryan W. Snider on June 22, 2014 and five sisters. Among her survivors are two children, Michael...

Maxine G. Birdsong, 95 , of Pacific, passed away on February 23, 2021. Maxine, daughter of the late John Spalding and his wife Ida NEE James, was born September 11, 1925 in St. James, MO. She received her education from St. James High School. On February 7, 1945, she was united in marriage to W. G. Birdsong. Maxine was employed at Birdsong’s Pharmacy in Pacific. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, W. G. Birdsong; five siblings, and one grandchild, Lisa Birdsong. Among...

Lois M. Mann, 78, of Pacific, passed away Monday, January 04, 2021, at SSM St. Clare in Fenton.  Lois, daughter of the late Donald Asbury and wife Ruby Asbury was born October 14, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH.  Lois retired from the Husky Corporation in Pacific after 30 years of employment.  Lois was active in the community and enjoyed being a long-time member of the Pacific Eagles Auxiliary.  Lois served as a den mother for the Cub Scouts. She also served as a past President...

Doris V. Arnette, 86 , of Pacific, passed away on November 27, 2020. Doris, daughter of the late Otis Emerson and his wife Clara NEE Riley was born April 23, 1934 in St. Louis County. She received her education from Pacific High School. On September 4, 1954, she was united in marriage to Walter Arnette at the Catawissa Union Protestant Church. Doris was a cook for many years in the Meramec Valley School District. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Scott Arnette; two brothers,...

Kathy A. Sayre ,70, of Robersville, MO, passed away on November 10, 2020. Kathy , daughter of the late James Hudgens, and his wife Betty Nee Francis was born March 7, 1950 in St. Louis, MO.  On November 1, 1996 she was united in marriage to Lawrence ( Skip) Sayre at the Ellisville Methodist Church. Kathy is a graduate of Lafayette High School where she enjoyed being a member of the gymnastics and cheerleading...

Phyllis I. Mathis, 81, of Pacific, passed away on November 7, 2020. Phyllis, daughter of the late Matthew Graham and his wife Atta NEE Britt, was born October 7, 1939 in Mill Springs, MO. She received her education from Piedmont High School. On April 21, 1956, she was united in marriage to James Mathis in Mill Springs, MO. Phyllis was employed by the Husky Corporation in Pacific. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Mathis, and five siblings, Joe, Carl, Roy, and Pleas...

Irven L. Gregory , 75 , of Pacific, passed away on October 7, 2020. Irven, son of the late Lynn Gregory and his wife Edna NEE Moore, was born March 15, 1945 in Willow Springs, MO. On September 26, 1964, he was united in marriage to Louise Green in Willow Springs. Irven worked in construction as a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers and two sisters. Among his survivors are his wife Louise Gregory of Pacific; daughters, Mickey Martin and husband Kenneth of...

Dorothy L. Stone, 84 , of Bourbon, formerly of Pacific, passed away on August 27, 2020. Dorothy, daughter of the late John Mayfield, and his wife Bessie NEE Cassidy, was born December 1, 1935 in Goodland, MO. She was married to the late Floyd Stone. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Floyd Stone; son, Paul Stone, and seven siblings, Don Mayfield, James Mayfield, Bobby Mayfield, Sylvia Ward, Louise Wells, Corina Poertner, and Elmer Mayfield. Among her survivors are two...

Lauren Gene Meyrose, 74 of Pacific, passed away on August 10, 2020.  Lauren, daughter of the late Carson P.  Miyamoto and Florence nee Nakahara, was born on November 28, 1945 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mrs. Meyrose received her Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Maryville University.  She was employed by AT & T for many years in their accounting department.  After her retirement, she enjoyed working at AARP where she could prepare income taxes without charging the...

Henry B. Cordova, 81 , of Pacific, passed away on August 8, 2020. Henry, son of the late Mariano Cordova and his wife Eva NEE Baca was born May 4, 1939 in LaJoya, New Mexico. He received his education from LaJoya Tech. On February 9, 1980, he was united in marriage to Pamela Whitworth. Henry was a groundskeeper for the Legends Golf Course and also had a love for gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Eddie Cordova; five siblings, Billy, Reuben, Louella, Helen, Louella, and...