Hillsboro High Missouri Alumni Obituaries

Raymond Joseph Ems, age 86, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Saturday December 20, 2025 at Crystal Oaks Nursing Center in Festus. He was born July 14, 1939 in Arnold, Missouri, the son of the late Gertrude (nee Zieglemeyer) and Walter Ems.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wi...

Ruth Ann Williams, age 97, of Pevely, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Crystal Oaks Nursing Center in Festus, Missouri. She was born August 8, 1928, in Maxville, Missouri, the daughter of the late Gladys (nee Hock) and Robert Roesch.She is survived by her son Robert (Deborah) Will...

Henry Ellis “H.E.” Vaughn, III, age 71, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Saturday January 17, 2026 at his home. He was born September 3, 1954 in St. Louis, the son of the late Carol Lee (nee Foosey) and Henry Ellis “Hank” Vaughn, Jr.He is survived by his wife Sandy (nee Scrivner) Vaughn; son Henry ...

Ruthie Ruth Fern SmithFulhorst daughter of the late Jesse Martin Prater and Elsie Minnie Douglas Prater was born in Oates Missouri on October 7 1935. She departed this life in St. James Missouri on December 4 2025 at the age of 90. On April 13 1951 in Bismarck Missouri Ruth was united in marriage to...

Fern Neomia Highley daughter of the late Ernest Leman Black and Hattie Belle Watson Black was born in Bunker Missouri on March 18 1929. She was called to her Heavenly home on November 18 2025 in Springfield Missouri on November 18 2025 at the age of 96. On February 28 1953 in St. Louis Missouri Fern...

Theodore John “Ted” Kettmann, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. He was a long time resident of Hillsboro, Missouri. He was born on September 6, 1935, in St. Lou...

John “Jack” Watson, age 89, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born April 7, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Catherine (nee Koble) and Joseph Watson. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Carol (nee Schlu...