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.

Sharon Kay Forness, 82, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.Born o...
07/21/2025

Sharon Kay Forness, 82, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on May 12, 1943, in Rolla, Missouri, Sharon spent her life in the Ozarks, where she was deeply rooted in the community and found joy in the beauty of nature and the comfort of...

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Dorothy May Pascazi, age 92, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born on January 12, 19...
07/17/2025

Dorothy May Pascazi, age 92, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born on January 12, 1933, in Malden, Missouri, to John Crook and Charleen Qualls Crook.
Dorothy spent her early years in Missouri's Bootheel on land granted to her family by President Abraham...

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Howard Lee “Sonny” Johns of Salem, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age o...
07/13/2025

Howard Lee “Sonny” Johns of Salem, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 77.

Born on July 29, 1947, in Salem, Missouri, Sonny was the son of the late Walter and Leona Pearl Laird Johns. He was known far and wide as one of the kindest souls you...

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Daniel Arthur Jones, born August 28,1977, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Ronald Miller and Danette (Miller) Bush, passed awa...
07/10/2025

Daniel Arthur Jones, born August 28,1977, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Ronald Miller and Danette (Miller) Bush, passed away July 7, 2025, in Doolittle, Missouri.
Daniel was a proud veteran of the United States Navy from 1997 to 2005, courageously serving two tours in Iraq along with deployments in...

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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and frie...
07/09/2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, David Brian Bruno, who passed away suddenly at home on July 2, 2025, at the age of 61.
David was born on September 4, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late John Joseph...

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Gene Phillip Morgan of Salem, Missouri, passed away suddenly at the age of 83. He was born in Anna, Illinois, to the lat...
07/07/2025

Gene Phillip Morgan of Salem, Missouri, passed away suddenly at the age of 83. He was born in Anna, Illinois, to the late William and Edna (Nothaus) Morgan.

Gene proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his active duty, he continued his commitment to...

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Doyle Sanford Sanders, Jr. was born on May 15, 1947, in Boone County, Missouri, to the late Doyle and Beryl Sanders.Whet...
07/03/2025

Doyle Sanford Sanders, Jr. was born on May 15, 1947, in Boone County, Missouri, to the late Doyle and Beryl Sanders.
Whether you knew him as Doyle, Sandy, Busch, or Sandman, you likely also knew his dry sense of humor—and how he managed to make friends wherever he went. He spent most of his...

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William Lynn Dunlap, 71, of St. Louis, passed away on June 22nd at Mercy St. Louis Hospital. Born on March 31st, 1954 Bi...
07/03/2025

William Lynn Dunlap, 71, of St. Louis, passed away on June 22nd at Mercy St. Louis Hospital. Born on March 31st, 1954 Billy dedicated his life to serving his country. Billy proudly served in the United States Army from 11/23/71-12/18/74. His career as a soldier and truck mechanic took him to...

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David Lee Biele Sr., of Salem, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Salem Memorial Hospital a...
06/27/2025

David Lee Biele Sr., of Salem, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Salem Memorial Hospital at the age of 82.
David was born on July 5, 1942, in Chesterfield, Missouri, to the late Ralph and Verneal (Honey) Manger Biele. He proudly served his country in the United...

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Monte Lynn Henderson of Rolla, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis a...
06/25/2025

Monte Lynn Henderson of Rolla, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 63.

Monte was born on January 29, 1962, in Rolla to the late “Leon” Henderson and Anna Mae (Frank) Henderson. A proud member of the Iron Workers Local #396, Monte...

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Leslie Mary Flegel was born January 13, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Eugene and Margie (Skiles) Pisciotta and...
06/18/2025

Leslie Mary Flegel was born January 13, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Eugene and Margie (Skiles) Pisciotta and passed away at Phelps Health Hospital after a long illness.
Leslie is preceded in death by her parents Margie and Eugene Pisciotta, of St. James, Missouri, Leslie is survived...

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Emlie Dean Flett Ray of Chesterfield, Missouri, formerly of Salem, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12...
06/18/2025

Emlie Dean Flett Ray of Chesterfield, Missouri, formerly of Salem, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the age of 83.
Emlie was born on September 29, 1941, in Salem, Missouri, to the late James Alexander and Nadine Camille (Norris) Flett. A woman of quiet strength and...

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