Democrat News Obituaries

Billy Ray Strickland Billy Ray Strickland, 69, of Farmington, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing.  He was born June 18, 1954, in Farmington, Missouri to Sylvester and Georgia (Barnes) Strickland.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Strickland was preceded by his loving wife of 23 years, Ellen in 2006 and siblings Marie…

James Edward Roadifer James Edward Roadifer, 68, died Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home in Piedmont, Missouri.  He was born August 19, 1954, in St. Louis, to Cecil George and Margaret Kathryn (DeBeaux) Roadifer. Mr. Roadifer is survived by his significant other Penny Goodman; children Danielle Roadifer and John Carver; brother Ralph Roadifer; and…

William Loy “Bill” Eugas William Loy “Bill” Eugas, 90, died September 1, 2023, in Perryville, Missouri. Funeral services were September 5, 2023, at Calvary Church. follisandsonsfh.com

Bobby Lee “Bob” Berry Bobby Lee “Bob” Berry, 83, died Sunday, August 27, 2023, in Fredericktown. He was born July 10, 1940 in Hermandale, Missouri, the son of Thomas E. and Sintha (Presnell) Berry. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Hollie Berry, Olly Jewell Berry, Henry Paul Berry, Mary Edith Berry,…

Doris Jean Kennedy Doris Jean Kennedy, 70, died Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Warsaw, Missouri. She was born October 12, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of James R. King and Lois Jean (Coomer) King. Doris was preceded in death by her parents and sister Jane King. Doris is survived by her husband Steven Kennedy,…

follisandsonsfh.com Junior Ray Kemp, 68, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023. He was born June 12, 1955, at Zion, Missouri, the son of Earl and Lena (Rauls) Kemp. Junior was preceded in death by his mother; his brother Lindell Kemp; step-mother Kay Goad-Kemp; and friend Bob Lesher. Junior is survived by his father Earl Kemp; brothers…

wilson-funeral-home.com Irvin Ronald “Ronnie” Ward, 69 of Fredericktown, died Sunday, August 6, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born July 15, 1954, to Irvin Jr. and Teruko “Teddy” (Koyama) Ward. Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his parents and brother Michael Ward. He is survived by his significant…

AFFTON – We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Ron. After a long and courageous battle with Colon Cancer, Ron passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at the age of 63, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Mary E. Banes (nee Saylor); loving son of Betty Banes Lewis and the late…