The Obituary Section

Oran Jones

, Missouri

Mr. Oran Jones of Warrenton MO passed away on Monday March 30 2026 at his home. He was born on August 9 1943 in Kennett AR. to the late Wilmer and Ethel Mae nee Drennan Jones. Oran had reached the age of 82. Oran proudly served our country in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Bobbie Sue Ellington on October 21 1963 in Marked tree AR. The couple spent over 62 wonderful years together and raised a family of two boys Ted and Jeff and one daughter Alisa. Oran was known as a Master Carpenter and was self employed for well over 40 years. He enjoyed building and racing cars with his sons and grandsons. He loved to spend his time hanging out in the garage or sitting on the front porch. He was a family man and enjoyed spending time with and caring for his…

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Annette Maria Hinrichs

, Missouri

Annette Maria Hinrichs ne Franzen of Marthasville died Saturday March 21 2026 at the McClay Senior Care nursing home in St. Peters Mo. Ms. Hinrichs was born August 22 1949 in Vetlanda Sweden to Bengt and Greta Bjork Franzen. Ms. Hinrichs married Eric Hinrichs in 1976. Her first child Bjorn was born in 1977 but sadly passed away in 1979. Eric and Annette separated in 2001 and subsequently divorced. Ms. Hinrichs was a very gentle warm and kind person. She loved animals especially dogs and was interested in nature. Ms. Hinrichs was a devoted and loving mother to Bjorn as well as to her next child her daughter Jeanine born 1982 and her son Goran born 1983. She enjoyed travelling to Europe and visiting her parents and relatives in Sweden. She moved from Sweden to West Germany in the early 1970s where she attended the University of Heidelberg receiving a…

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Richard "Rich" Porterfield

, Missouri

He was the beloved husband of the late Elnita V. Porterfield. Together Rich and Elnita shared 63 beautiful years of marriage a bond filled with love and devotion before her passing in 2023. He was a devoted father to Tammy Frank Viviano Tara Steven Hovis Todd Amy Porterfield Trisha Alan Grantham and Tiffany Jim Nix. He was a loving grandfather to Angela Nicholas Zachary Makenzie Ashley Alexis Avery Addison Ashton Macey and Landon treasured greatgrandfather to Weston Reese and Grayson. He also leaves behind a sibling Elizabeth Anne Watkins brotherinlaw Jim Linda Farrar nieces nephews and friends who will sadly miss him. He was preceded in death by his parents Verne and Beatrice nee Garrett Porterfield his beloved wife Elnita his brother Robert Porterfield and sister Mary Doelling. Rich dedicated much of his professional life to working for the Department of Defense as manager in the IT Department where he…

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Carolyn Duncan

, Missouri

March 31, 2026

Carolyn Ann Duncan neKinion of Wentzville Missouri passed away on April 1 2026 at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife of the late David Duncan M.D. She is survived by her two sons Michael Carole Duncan Steven Aletha Duncan brother James Patti Kinion Jr. two sisters Mary Lee Crain and Elaine Ron Green grandchildren Zacharias Connor Alena Lelia Caleb and Peyton many nieces nephews and extended family. She is preceded in death by her Father James Kinion Mother Florence Kinion ne Finley brotherinlaw Leroy Crain. Carolyn was united in marriage to David on August 6 1960 in Jonesburg Missouri. From this union they were blessed with two sons Michael and Steven. They celebrated 54 wonderful years before Davids passing in 2014. Carolyn was a lifelong learner and dedicated professional. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri and later received her Masters…

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