All Obituaries

Barbara A. Watters , 78 , of Pacific, Missouri, passed away on September 16, 2022. Mrs. Watters, daughter of the late John Higgins and Theresa nee Zoppe, was born on December 23, 1943 in St. Louis. She received her education from Affton High School. On February 11, 1965, she was united in marriage to Charles A. Watters in St. Louis County. Barbie, as she liked to be called, was a member of the Eastern Star in Robertsville and later in Pacific. She had many hobbies over the years but her...

Horst D. Gerkens, 83 , of Pacific, passed away on September 3, 2022. Horst, son of the late Otto Gerkens and Anna nee Steffens, was born on July 25, 1939 in Hollen, Germany. He received his education from Hollen High School in Germany. On October 7, 1961, he was united in marriage to Erika Adler in Maplewood. Horst loved camping, building RC planes and boats, and carpentry. Mr. Gerkens was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ralph Gerkens and siblings, Hinni, Heinrich, Karsten, Metta,...

Sidney M. Morel, 82 , of Pacific, went to his heavenly home on August 29, 2022. Sidney, son of the late Rena and Raoul Morel, was born on November 16, 1939 in Convent, LA. He received his education from Romeville High School in Convent, Louisiana. On August 6, 1960, he was united in marriage to Barbara Duncan in Pacific. Mr. Morel served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army at Nike Base in Catawissa, Mo. Sidney enjoyed dancing, watching football, eating...

Charles Leroy Scarbrough, born November 29, 1944 in Unionville, MO, passed from this life on August 26, 2022, at his home in Catawissa, MO, at the age of 77. Charles honorably served in the United States Army Reserves, 1964 to 1970, with active duty in Fort Leonard Wood, MO and Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was an electrical designer who worked in the engineering industry for 56 years. He devoted over 33 years as a volunteer leader in Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in Pacific, MO, serving as...

Sally G. Guenther nee Whitaker, 87 , of Catawissa, passed away on July 29, 2022. Ms. Guenther, daughter of the late Charles Whitaker Sr. and Lucy nee Swarm, was born on August 25, 1934 in St. Louis. On August 2, 1952, she was united in marriage to Eugene Guenther in Clay County, Arkansas. Ms. Guenther was a member of St. James Church in Catawissa, St. James Quilters Club, Meramec Valley Genealogy Society, and the Catawissa Women’s Club. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our mother, Judith L. Rose. She passed away peacefully on July 17th, 2022, at the age of 75. She was surrounded by her three girls who will continue to honor her by living their lives by the example she set. She was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Mom was born on August 12, 1946 in St. Louis to the late Eugene and Iphogene Netscher (nee Kauffman). She grew up in Eureka, MO and graduated from Eureka High School. However, the...

Robert C. Richie, 56 , of Bourbon, passed away on July 16, 2022. Robert, son of the late William Richie Jr. and Carolyn nee York, was born on June 23, 1966 in St. Louis. He received his education from Eureka High School. On September 27, 1997, he was united in marriage to Amy Schafer in St. Louis County. Robert loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and loved to BBQ. He was preceded in death by his parents. Among his survivors are his beloved wife Amy...

MaryLee Vernaci , 87 , passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. MaryLee, daughter of the late Herbert Hill and Pearl nee Fischer, was born on December 2, 1934 in East St. Louis, IL. She was a graduate of Pacific High School, class of 1952. MaryLee was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her last place of employment was at Zitzman Elementary School cafeteria, which she enjoyed very much. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Charles Baker, and second husband, Joseph...

Walter F. Arnette, 87 , of Pacific, passed away on May 9, 2022. Walt, son of the late Ralph “Red” Arnette and Edna nee Brown, was born on December 9, 1934 in Bluford, IL. He received his education from Pacific High School. On September 4, 1954, he was united in marriage to Doris Emerson at the Catawissa Union Protestant Church. Walt was an operator and a member of Local 513. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris Arnette; son, Scott Arnette and siblings, Gary...

Wanda "Jean" Young, 96, of St. Charles, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022. Jean, daughter of Warren and Florence, nee Correll, was born on March 27, 1926, in Kansas City, Missouri.  They spent Jean's early years moving on a consistent basis due to her father's career.  The family did not settle in one place, until her high school years, which took them to Pacific, Missouri. Jean was a graduate of Pacific High School and St. Luke's School of Nursing in Kansas...