Jefferson High School Alumni Obituaries

Michael “Big Mike” Merola, 86, passed away peacefully on December 30th at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Alfonso and Rose (Federico) Merola, Mike’s childhood was a classic American story. He grew up speaking Italian before he learned English, worked as a sho...

A celebration of life service for Mr. Eddie M. Thomas II will be held on Saturday December 27 2025 at 1100 a.m. at New St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church 1006 S. 50th Street Tampa Florida 33619 Senior Pastor Rev. Alec F. Hall with Pastor Richard Ash II OfficiatingEulogist. Military honors will be...

Mrs. Loretta Roche nee Crafchun age 87 and a half as she liked to add passed away peacefully on December 30 2025. She will be forever missed by her children siblings nieces nephews and friends. She was selfless and never wanted anyone to fuss over her. She was very giving and loved to do for others....

Madelyn Maddie Paige Quartaro 22 passed away on Thursday January 8 2026 at her home. She was born April 7 2003 in Tupelo to Brian and Jessica West Quartaro. She attended Itawamba County Schools through the 10th grade and got her high school degree while home schooling. She enjoyed spending time with...

Alan Ray Kilburn died September 29 2024 at the age of 71.He was preceded in death by his father Elmer Ray Kilburn his mother Eleanor Dabbs Kilburn and his sister Teresa Kilburn Loggins. Ray is survived by his wife Jennifer Smith Kilburn his brothersinlaw Williams Loggins and Xandy Smith his nieces B...

Carlos DeJuan McCain was born on March 41997 to Charisse Dion McCain and Carlos DeJuan Rowser. He confessed his life to Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Redeeming Grace Full Gospel Church. Carloswas educatedin the Birmingham City School system and graduated from JacksonOlin Hig...

Susie M. Belton was born on November 22 1944 in Selma Alabama to Thornton Shaw and Susie Mae Shaw. She peacefully departed this life on October 29 2024. She was affectionately known as Shirley and was beloved by her family and friends. Susieconfessed Christat an early age beginning her spiritual jou...

Jessie Pearl Rice was born on April 5 1939 to the late Hershel and Lola Blue Sr. in Birmingham Alabama. She attended Council Elementary School and graduated from Western Olin High School. She was a devoted and loving wife to the late Pastor Clarence Rice Sr. for over 48 years. She was preceded in de...

FRANK LAMBERT age 90 of Birmingham Alabama passed away peacefully at Southland Health and Rehab on Thursday January 8 2026. Frank Henry Lambert was born November 10 1935 to the late Eugene and Ruth Lambert. Frank confessed Christ at an early age and joined Bethel A.M.E Church in Homewood Alabama. He...

Gwendolyn Jones Sutton born on August 10 1944 Slossfield Alabama passed away on November 23 2025 at her home in Fort Washington MD after a very difficult illness. Gwen as she preferred to be called completed eleven years of education before leaving Parker High School of Birmingham her senior year to...

Walter Taylor age 85 of Birmingham Alabama passed away peacefully at his home on Friday January 2 2026. Walter was born on January 15 1940 to the late Phillip and Aggie Taylor. He was a proud 1958 graduate of Hooper City High School where he met the love of his life and his high school sweetheart Mi...

Mamie Woodard Tate was born January 1 1942 to Otis and Dorothy Woodard. She graduated from Ullman High School and attended Birmingham Southern College. In the early 1960s she met and married David Tate Jr. and they remained married until his death in 2019. Out of this union four daughters were born ...

Willie LaJuan Johnson age 46 of Birmingham Alabama passed away peacefully on December 7 2025. Born on July 6 1978 in Birmingham to Robert and Shirley Johnson he was known for his powerful laugh magnetic personality and the light he brought into every room. He was full of life joy and humor the kind ...

Georgia Ross affectionately known as Susie was born on August 4 1929 in Aliceville Alabama to the late Eddie and Flora Moultrie. Georgia and her younger sister Gloria Moultrie Broadnax were lovingly raised in Birmingham Alabama. She attended A.H. Parker High School After Eddie completed his service ...

Michael E.Mike Barry 66 of California MO passed away on Friday January 9 2026 at St. Marys Health Ctr. in Jefferson City MO. Mike was born on February 26 1959 in Jefferson City MO the son of Harold E. Red Barry and Deloyce Renken Barry. Mike was a member of the Olean Christian Church and helped teac...

Madieth Mike Cooper transitioned to his eternal home with our Lord and Savior on Friday October 10 2025 surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. He was the third eldest son of the late Roy Cooper Sr. and Louise Black Cooper and was raised with eleven brothers and sisters on the family farm ...

Sandra Jane Halford age 77 passed away peacefully at her home in Ashland Missouri on December 18 2025 after a courageous journey with pulmonary fibrosis. Born with a bold spirit and a generous heart Sandy lived a life rooted in faith love and devotion to her family. She faced lifes challenges with c...

Clara Ann Sitton, 79, of Fort Worth, TX, formerly of Linn, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born November 20, 1946, in Jefferson City, MO, the daughter of the late Leo and Bertha (Backes) Jeagers.On December 28, 1963, Clara was united in marriage to the late Dave Sitton. After...

Carlos Elywin Reams Sr. was born on February 21,1970, in Kansas City, Mo., to Madison and Mildred Reams. He was theyoungest of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents; his uncles (Henry, Melvin, Brezell); his aunts (GladysKearney, Eddie Mae Hunley, Dorothy Cashier, and Annie Mae Wade;...

Kimberly Rochelle Wallace the daughter of Percy Jefferson and Murline Roland Jefferson Seals was born October 25 1967 in Kennett MO. Kim attended Kennett public schools. During Kims high school years she was an outstanding athlete. She specialized in several running events such as the 100 meters 20...

Charles Larry Renfro 88 of California MO passed away Sunday January 11 2026 at Stonebridge Oak Tree in Jefferson City MO with his loving wife by his side. Larry was born on February 4 1937 on the family farm near Millville the son of Charles and Ruby Dreves Renfro. He was first united in marriage to...

Marilyn was born in Springfield MO on July 31 1927. Upon her graduation from Lincoln High School she then attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City MO. After receiving her degree she returned to Springfield and became a teacher at Lincoln High School. After a few years she married and became the...

David Frederick Owens of Steelville Missouri passed away Thursday January 8 2026 at the age of 75 years 8 months and 7 days. He was born May 1 1950 in St. Louis to Morris Owens and Helen Ziegler Owens. David and his brothers visited Crawford County in their earlier years with their father on a fishi...

Angel May Rawlings of Bourbon MO and formerly of Cuba MO was born on Sunday November 9 2003 in Jefferson City MO to Joseph Henry Rawlings and Veronica May Decker. She passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 27 2025 at the age of 22 years 1 month and 18 days. Angel was a beloved daughter and si...

Doris Charlotte Wissmann nee Barteau of Pagedale MO was born on Monday March 7 1927 in St. Louis MO to Emil F. Barteau and Charlotte Barteau nee Madsen. She passed away on Friday December 19 2025 at St. Johns Place in St. Louis MO at the age of 98 years 9 months and 12 days. Doris Wissmann was raise...

Melissa Fay Salts age 56 of Vienna was born January 12 1969 at Jefferson City a daughter of Wilford Roe and Mary Ann Terwilliger Light and passed from this life on Saturday September 13 2025 at Capital Region Jefferson City. Missy was baptized at an early age and was devoted in her faith and staying...

Donna Jean Hoeller age 64 of Westphalia was born on May 24 1961 a daughter of Herman Louis and Salma Jean Woehr Hoeller and passed from this life on Friday December 5 2025 at the University of Missouri Hospital Columbia. She was a 1979 graduate of Fatima High School and continued her education at Li...

Carrie Deeker of Marthasville MO passed away at home on Monday December 29 2025. She was born in Tampa Florida on June 26 1940 the daughter of Cuban immigrants Roy and Mariana nee Lima Hernandez. She graduated from Jefferson High School and then the University of Tampa with a degree in Elementary Ed...

Woody Devern Strange Sr. born February 5 1938 in West Fork MO passed away January 10 2026 in Jefferson City MO at the age of 87 years. Woody was the son of Arvle Lucy Strange. He grew up in Bunker MO graduating from Bunker High School. He was a man of faith and in 1955 he was baptized. Woody had ma...

Eichorn John Michael passed away peacefully Thursday December 18 2025 at the age of 73 in St. Louis Missouri after a lifelong battle with complications from multiple sclerosis MS. John was born in St. Louis to Ernst and Pearl Eichorn but he spent most of his youth in Belleville Illinois. He attended...