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.

Marvin Lee Sidwell, of Salem, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the age of 80.Marvin was born on Septe...
04/09/2026

Marvin Lee Sidwell, of Salem, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the age of 80.

Marvin was born on September 15, 1945, in Rolla, Missouri, to the late Charles and Julia (Noakes) Sidwell. He was one of twelve children in the family.

Marvin proudly served his country in the...

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Virginia “Eileen” Gibson of St. James, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side after a long...
04/01/2026

Virginia “Eileen” Gibson of St. James, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born on September 13, 1941, in Freeburg, Missouri, to the late Wade and Mollie (Britton) Watson.
Eileen was united in marriage to the love of...

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Clay Frank Dudenhoeffer, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Rolla, Missouri.Clay was born on De...
03/24/2026

Clay Frank Dudenhoeffer, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Rolla, Missouri.
Clay was born on December 24, 1933, in Grandfield, Oklahoma, to the late Harold Frank and Loyce Marie (Daugherty) Dudenhoeffer.
Clay was very proud of his military career. Over the course of 42...

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John “JB” Ryan King II, 44, of Rolla, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving fam...
03/23/2026

John “JB” Ryan King II, 44, of Rolla, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and his girl, Heather Walther.
John was born on May 26, 1981, in Long Beach, California to John and Barbara King. He will be remembered as a generous, loving man with a...

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Bonnie Luaine Slawson, 64, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield...
03/20/2026

Bonnie Luaine Slawson, 64, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri—though if she had her say, she would tell you she simply “croaked.”

Bonnie was born on June 4, 1961, in Aberdeen, Washington, to the late Robert and Donna (Tucker)...

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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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103 W Center Street
Salem, MO
65560

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Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
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