Leonard J. Hammontree of DeSoto entered into rest on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at his home. Mr. Hammontree was born February 4, 1921 in Steger, Illinois, to the late James and Christine (Nee Berchem) Hammontree, Sr. He is survived by

Angela Mary Pratt-Hunt, 91, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at her home in Crystal City. She was the daughter of the late John and Lucille (nee Catlett) Recar. She was the beloved wife of Homer Richard Dougherty of Crystal City. Mrs. Hunt was preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond Pratt and Thomas Hunt.

Rosalie A. Pinson (Nee Schutte) entered into rest on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at her home in DeSoto. She was born August 1, 1938. in DeSoto, to the late Michael "Mitchell" and Lucinda (Nee Missey) Schutte. Rosalie married her loving husband, James G. "Junior" Pinson, Sr. in 1955 at St. Rose of Lima Church.

Dennis A. Ottomeyer, 52, of Hillsboro, passed away at his residence. He was born March 11, 1958 in Festus; he was the son of John D. and Marie (nee Solomon) Ottomeyer, Sr of DeSoto. He is survived by his wife Phoebe (nee Bringle) Ottomeyer of Cedar Hill.
 

Patricia A. "Pat" (Self) Sloan, 68, passed away on July 18, 2010 in St. Louis County. Born on February 18, 1942; she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary E. (Blanchard) Self. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. Sloan.
 

William L. "Bill" Waugh Jr., 24, of DeSoto passed away on July 17, 2010 in DeSoto. Born December 13, 1985 in St. Louis; he was the son of William L. Waugh, Sr. and Nanette (Sorden) Waugh both of DeSoto. He was a utility worker for ADB Company and he enjoyed skate boarding and music.
 

Edgar A. Reddick, 80, entered into rest Fri, July 16 2010 at his DeSoto residence. Born Sept 3, 1929, in Lamar, MS, to the late Edgar and Hattie (Dowdy) Reddick. He was a retired truck driver and member of Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church of Festus. He enjoyed working puzzles, assembling model cars and trucks and collecting model trains.

Anna J. Roberts, 80, of Crystal City, entered into rest Tues, July 13, 2010 at Festus Manor. She had been employed as developmental assistant for the State of Missouri. Born Jan 26, 1930, in Franklin County, IL, to the late Archie and Fleta (Dethrow) Roberts.
 

Ronda K. (Reddick) Dalton, 44, of DeSoto passed away on July 12, 2010 in Crystal City. Born October 25, 1965 in Beloid, Kansas; she was the daughter of Hillera J. (White) Roussin of DeSoto. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Kenneth Dalton of DeSoto.

Vickie (LeVall) Neal, 55, DeSoto entered into rest on Sun, July 11, 2010 in Crystal City. Born August 5, 1954 in DeSoto; she was the daughter of Dorothy M. (Boyster) LeVall and the late Edgar "Speed" LeVall. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Brett A. Neal
 

Marilyn "Gaye" (Willingham) DeGonia, 76, entered into rest Sat, July 10, 2010, at her Festus residence. She was retired from Venture Store in Festus where she worked as a team leader. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and reading and was a member of Victoria Baptist Church. Born May 7, 1934, in St Louis, to the late Harvey and Gladys (Brown) Willingham.
 

JoAnn (Sackwitz) Chronister, 63, entered into rest Wed, July 7, 2010 at her Barnhart residence. She retired as a consumer lending officer for Citigroup. Born July 12, 1946, in St Louis, to the late Ralph Sacwitz and Elsa (Bodenhagen) Hess.

Barney M. Jackson, 85, of Festus, entered into rest Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Crystal City. MO. He retired June 30, 1990 as transportation supervisor for Dunklin R-5 School District. Born July 3, 1925, in West Alton, MO, he was the son of the late Jasper Monroe and Minnie Mae (Hill) Jackson.

Debra A. (Burrows) Sher, 51, of DeSoto, entered into rest on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 29, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Franklin Charles Burrows and Daisy Ann ( Arnold) Schlechter of Hazelwood, MO.
 

Geraldine (Gerry) Ruble (nee Miller), age 68, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away on July