Stories from Monday, October 8, 2012

Wheeler Williams, 87, of Rector, passed from this life on Oct. 5, 2012. He was born Dec. 24, 1924 to the late Russell and Luella (Hoyle) Wiliams in the Leonard Community. Wheeler proudly served his country in the 6th Marine Division during World War II and fought in the Pacific. He earned a Purple Heart for his bravery. He owned Wheeler's Auto Body Shop for over 15 years in Bridgeton, Mo. He loved his family, his church and gardening and will be missed by many...

Johnny Bearden, 57, of Rector, passed from this life, to be with his Heavenly Father, on Oct. 4, 2012. He was born March 15, 1955 in Boydsville to the late Omer and Thelma Francis (Tucker) Bearden. Johnny was a very faithful member of the Blooming Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He had been employed by the City of Rector, always making sure that the streets were cleaned so that the city and all of the people would be very proud of them...