The Sullivan Independent News

Our Angel has gone to join our Lord, yet she remains in our hearts, and will occupy a unique place in each of our lives forever. Jenesee Nicole Wieda of Willis, TX passed away on December 5, 2011, after battling an aggressive brain cancer for over a year. Jenesee was born on January 28, 1991 in Sullivan, MO to Donna Munson and Benjamin Wieda. Jenesee is survived by her parents, Donna and Scott Munson; her [...]

Helen R. Collins (nee Sites) of Bourbon, MO passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Life Care Center of Sullivan at the age of 86 years. Helen was born on May 12, 1925 in Bourbon, MO, the daughter of Earl and Bessie (nee Ellis) Sites. She received her education at Bourbon Schools. On March 29, 1945, she was united in marriage to Ferd L. Collins. She was a longtime member of the First [...]

Cledia Mae Mattox (nee Lieuallen) of Sullivan, MO passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the age of 97 years. Cledia was born on May 2, 1914 in Hollister, MO to Dock and Elsie (nee McGowan) Lieuallen, one of seven children.  She married W.L. “Bud” Mattox on May 10, 1953 and to this union, one daughter, Melinda, was born. Cledia was a member of Temple Baptist Church for many years, and at 93 years [...]

William Joe Landing of Cuba, MO passed away at his home at Meramec Valley Camp Resort on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the age of 67 years. William was born on April 11, 1944 in Piedmont, MO to the late Nathan and Alma (Meador) Landing. He was raised there and at the age of 18 enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Panama with Company D, 3rd Engineering Battalion during the Vietnam War. [...]

J.H. “Jinx” Martin of Sullivan, MO passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the age of 84 years. James was born on November 9, 1927 in Washington, MO, one of 11 children. He was a member of the VFW and 60-year member of the Washington Elks. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army as an M.P. after high school and married Rita Bernice Pudlawski on July 16, 1958. To this union four [...]

Tammy D. Hunter of Bourbon, MO passed away at her home on Monday, December 5, 2011 at the age of 47 years, 11 months and 16 days. Tammy was born on January 20, 1964 in Paragould, AR. As an infant, the family moved to the Dexter, MO area where she later attended school. She moved again to O’Fallon, MO, attended school there and, at the age of 15, moved to Bourbon, MO.  She was married [...]

Neal Stanley McCoy of Leslie, MO passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011 at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, MO at the age of 87 years. Neal was born in Sullivan, MO on March 6, 1924 to the late Walter and Margaret (Kegleman) McCoy. Neal was always thankful to the Kegleman family for his upbringing, as they took him in and raised him and loved him as their own. He honorably served his [...]

Robert C. Schroeder of Sullivan, MO passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011 at the age of 53 years. Bob, as he was known by his family and friends, was born on June 13, 1958 in Sullivan, MO to Orval and Mary Louise (Barreth) Schroeder.  He later graduated from Sullivan High School and had lived the majority of his life in the Sullivan area. Bob was self-employed in the metal recycling industry and operated the [...]

Rev. Loyd Charles Swyers passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at his home in Bourbon, MO at the age of 76 years. He was born on July 28, 1935 to Homer and Martha Swyers of St. James, MO. Rev. Swyers was Pastor of C Hwy. Christian Worship Center of Bourbon, MO for 20 years and ministering for 49 years. Dear husband of Reia Sue (Manley) Swyers of Bourbon, MO; loving father of Christopher Homer [...]

Mildred A. Mann of Sullivan, MO passed away at Saint Clare Hospital, Fenton, MO on Monday, November 28, 2011 at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 23 days. Mildred was born in Lonedell, MO on May 5, 1935 to John and Agnes (Owens) Evans. She attended Missouri University at Columbia and for 40 years was a tax consultant and ran a small tax service. She was also employed during this time by Attorney [...]