James & Gahr Mortuary

James & Gahr Mortuary We are a family owned mortuary with years of experience caring for families from all walks of life.

Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service and have the highest integrity. Our firm offers compassionate caregivers who are committed to serving the people of this community with respect. Looking to the future and building a better tomorrow is what caring service is all about at James and Gahr Mortuary.

Sandra (George) Ford, age 87 of Rolla, Missouri passed away on March 03, 2026, in Jefferson City, Missouri.Sandra was bo...
03/04/2026

Sandra (George) Ford, age 87 of Rolla, Missouri passed away on March 03, 2026, in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Sandra was born on November 8, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri to John George and Jessie Carver. Sandra earned an Associate’s Degree in Psychology from Jefferson College. She was a wife, a...

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Dormalee Watson, of Salem, formerly of St. James, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by h...
03/02/2026

Dormalee Watson, of Salem, formerly of St. James, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Dormalee was born on August 29, 1927, in Cook Station, to the late Russell and Ada (Gearhart) Foster. From an early age, she displayed a strong competitive...

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Carol Reva Jessop (née Anderson), of Rolla, Missouri, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 16, 2026. She wa...
02/17/2026

Carol Reva Jessop (née Anderson), of Rolla, Missouri, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 16, 2026. She was 89 years old. Her son Brad Jessop, his wife Amy, and her daughter Beth Prigelmeier and her husband Kenny were by her side.
Carol was born in Pampa, Texas, to Carroll Wayne...

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Bonnie Ann Hunter, 85, of Newburg, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on February 15, 2026.Bonnie was born on ...
02/17/2026

Bonnie Ann Hunter, 85, of Newburg, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on February 15, 2026.
Bonnie was born on July 6, 1940, in Evening Shade, Missouri, to Robert and Lorene Sanders. On January 7, 1960, she married the love of her life, Billy Hunter, in Richland, Missouri. Just last...

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James L. Crabtree of Newburg Missouri passed away at Aurora Health and Rehabilitation in Rolla Missouri on December 28,2...
02/05/2026

James L. Crabtree of Newburg Missouri passed away at Aurora Health and Rehabilitation in Rolla Missouri on December 28,2025. James suffered a sudden stroke in August 2018, followed by a long illness. However, James’s outlook on life was still positive.
James Crabtree was born on January 5,1957...

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Lieutenant Colonel Donald David Henderson, US Army, RetiredDonald was born in Giddings, Texas, in 1940, where at the age...
02/03/2026

Lieutenant Colonel Donald David Henderson, US Army, Retired
Donald was born in Giddings, Texas, in 1940, where at the age of 14, he met his beloved Cynthia when he may/may not have thrown rocks at the rump of her horse as it may/may not have been trotting through the edge of a lawn he just mowed....

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Christopher Homer Swyers, age 69, of St. James, Missouri, passed away on January 24, 2026. He was born on September 23, ...
01/28/2026

Christopher Homer Swyers, age 69, of St. James, Missouri, passed away on January 24, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Loyd and Reia (Manley) Swyers.
Chris spent his life in the construction industry and was a skilled carpenter by trade. He took great...

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Kathleen Schmitz, of St Louis, Mo, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, January  23, 2026.  She was...
01/26/2026

Kathleen Schmitz, of St Louis, Mo, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born March 4, 1952 in St Louis Missouri. Kathy was preceded in death by her late parents Anthony and Catherine (Keilholz) Schmitz and her brother in law and best friend...

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David Kim Hufendick, of Salem, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on  A...
01/17/2026

David Kim Hufendick, of Salem, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on August 29, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Herbert and Patsy (Basse) Hufendick.

David was first united in marriage to Berniece Bauer and this union was blessed with...

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Roger Leo Creighton, age 83, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by hi...
01/14/2026

Roger Leo Creighton, age 83, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 26, 1942, in Taunton, Massachusetts, to Francis and Catherine (Carroll) Creighton.

On September 16, 1967, he married the love of his life,...

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01/11/2026
Glenna Faye Nash, of Rolla, Missouri, formerly of Salem, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 7...
01/08/2026

Glenna Faye Nash, of Rolla, Missouri, formerly of Salem, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 96.

Glenna was born in Shannon County, Missouri, on March 30, 1929, to the late James and Carrie (Brawley) Woolf. After graduating from high school, she...

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103 W Center Street
Salem, MO
65560

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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