Null & Son Funeral Home

07/29/2026

Rodney Melwood Watson, of Rolla Missouri, passed away on July 27th, 2026 at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Missouri. He was 91 years old. He was born on October 14, 1934 in Newburg, Missouri. Rodney was the 6th child of 6 children born to Ivy and Selma Funke-Watson.
He graduated from Rolla High School in 1952. He married Elizabeth Anne (Freeman) on July 10, 1959. They had a wonderful marriage of 67 years. They had 5 children, Mike, Rick, Timothy, Kim and Mark. Rodney had a life-long career in Masonry & Construction. His first job was with Loughridge Brothers Construction but he eventually branched out and started his own construction business, Rodney Watson Construction. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He made many trips to Colorado for Elk Season and also enjoyed spending time fishing at his place on Bull Shoals Lake where he built a second home. He and Anne always looked forward to their winter trips to Florida for fishing and enjoying the beach. Mostly, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Anne Watson, four children, Mike Watson (Tracey) of Columbia, Rick Watson (Linda) of Rolla, Kim Winborn (Rob) of Jefferson City and Mark Watson of Rolla; Sister, Loretta Loughridge of Springfield, Missouri; 12 Grandchildren; 25 Great Grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ivy and Selma Watson; brothers, Ray Watson and George (Junior) Watson; sisters, Helen Hagelman and Jesse McKissick; and son, Timothy Douglas Watson.
A funeral service for Rodney M. Watson will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Null and Son Funeral Home, 1010 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO. Interment will follow in the Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service beginning at 12 p.m. at the funeral home.

07/27/2026

Jo Reppond, of Rolla, MO, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at the age of 89.
She was born on June 17, 1937 to the late Frank (F.D.) Luton and Billie (Lowe) Luton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, E.E. “Rep” Reppond on July 27, 1987; two brothers, Buddy Luton and Johnny Luton; one sister, Anne Aver; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ruby and Everette Reppond.
Jo Reppond (Jody, Mama Jo, JoJo) was so much more than the matriarch of her family. She was an inspiring role model, and was incredibly proud of and involved with each of her kids, grandkids and great grandkids. We are often told she was someone’s favorite teacher; she never missed her kids’ sporting events (and most of the subsequent generation as well). She was a dedicated sports fan, cheering on her beloved Cardinals, the Chiefs, and the Saints, and most recently enjoyed the Savannah Bananas. She was a dedicated bridge player, an avid gardener and a voracious reader. She was fiercely independent and quietly determined, with a side of sass.

Jo was active in Who’s New for many years and was a longtime member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority in Rolla. Born in Monroe, Louisiana she graduated from Northeast Louisiana Teacher’s College, and married E.E. “Rep” Reppond August 30, 1957. She taught in Virginia and California before coming to Rolla. She taught one year in Newburg, and then taught from 1966 until her retirement at Mark Twain Elementary and then Rolla Middle School.
Jo will be sadly missed by her surviving family which includes: a daughter, Pam Bramlett and husband, Jim of Lenexa, KS; two sons, Curt Reppond and wife, Jami of Edgar Springs, MO and Mark Reppond and wife, JoLynne of Sparta, MO; eight grandchildren, Pat and Joanna Bramlett, Angie and Ricky MacDonald, Libby Bramlett and Charles Calloway, Kaitlin and Chris Callen, Hailey Foster, Chance and Marla Reppond, Jordan Reppond, and Lane and Lindsay Reppond; and great grandchildren, Calvin and Lucas Bramlett, Hannah and Taylor MacDonald, Jay and Corrie Bailey and Quinn Calloway, Ruby, Harper, Lottie and Hank Callen, Hyde and Bronx Foster, and Koe and Rynlee Reppond. She will be greatly missed.
As requested by Mrs. Reppond, cremation will be followed by a private family graveside service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Rolla Schools Friday Backpack Program.

07/27/2026

Virginia Ann (Brown) Inman, 89, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Virginia was born on November 29, 1936, in Rolla, Missouri, to the late Delmar Leo Brown and Grace Rosset (Dean) Brown. On April 10, 1954, she was united in marriage to Frank Cleo Inman, who preceded her in death. Together they shared many years of marriage and were blessed with five children: Edward, Frank, Rita, Donna, and Betty.

In addition to her parents and her beloved husband, Frank Cleo Inman, Virginia was preceded in death by her infant grandson, Brandon Inman; six brothers, Steve Brown, Dean Brown, Louis Brown, Elbert Brown, Melvin Brown, and Leo Brown; and two sisters, Hildred Stogsdill and Hettie Lewis.

Virginia had a heart for caring for others, and she expressed that love in countless ways throughout her life. She enjoyed spending weekends browsing yard sales in search of hidden treasures and found great satisfaction in cooking delicious meals for her family. She took pride in her garden and especially loved tending to her flowers, finding peace and happiness in watching them grow and bloom.

More than any hobby or pastime, Virginia's greatest joy was her family. Whether gathering around the table for a home-cooked meal, celebrating holidays and special occasions, or simply enjoying time together, she cherished every moment spent with those she loved. The love she shared and the memories she created with her family will be treasured always.

Virginia will be deeply missed by her surviving family, who will forever cherish the memories they shared with her, including her two sons, Edward Inman and wife Liz of Rolla, Missouri, and Frank Inman and wife Debra of Rolla, Missouri; three daughters, Rita Moore of Rolla, Missouri, Donna Davis and fiancé Carl Plank of Rolla, Missouri, and Betty Inman of Rolla, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Scott, Shelly, Britney, Jennifer, Mark, Andrea, and Heather; eighteen great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service for Virginia A. Inman will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla. Interment will follow in the Anutt Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the funeral beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions in Virginia’s memory are suggested to the Anutt Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.

07/24/2026

Forrest H. O’Neal, lovingly known as Coach, of Rolla, MO, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the age of 95. He was born on February 4, 1931 to the late Luther and Josephine (Lammers) O’Neal. In addition to his parents and wife, Alice, he was also preceded in death by eight brothers, Luther, Chauncey, Royal, Robert, Ned, Francis, John and Charles; and three sisters, June, Nadine and Olive.

Forrest grew up in Mexico, MO with 12 siblings. He was the 10th out of thirteen children. Forrest has one sibling remaining; a sister named Joan Rice whom he enjoyed speaking to frequently. He graduated from Mexico High School in 1949. He was on the undefeated football team (9-0) his senior year. He played center and linebacker. His football team played Excelsior Springs in the first Mineral Water Bowl game on Thanksgiving Day in 1948.

He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in September 1949 and served his country for 3 years and 9 months. Before that, he served in the Missouri National Guard which he joined at age 15. He was in the Korean War from 1950-1951. He fought in the Chosin Reservoir Battle in North Korea in the winter of 1950. He and other Marines fought in minus 30-40 degree weather against 120,000 Chinese Communist forces and he survived to tell about it. His hands and feet were frost bitten from the severe freezing cold weather.

On September 20, 1952, he married Alice Gray in Little Rock, Arkansas while in the service. They were married for 70 years until she passed away on January 13, 2023. He was on the staff of the Marine Corps Reserve Training Center until December 1952.

After serving in the Marines, he attended college on the G.I. bill. He graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a degree in education in 1957. He received his Master’s degree in Education from Missouri University in 1960. He taught school and coached at East Prairie, MO for 2 years.

For the next 31 years, Coach O’Neal was a tireless teacher and coach for the Rolla Public Schools. He taught at all levels. He loved working with young people and helping them to succeed in life.
Forrest and his wife, Alice, worked in Jefferson City, MO for the state government until they both retired in 2000. His wife assisted Mel Carnahan for 35 years from 1965-2000.

Forrest will be greatly missed by his surviving family which includes: one daughter, Susan Davis and husband, Randy of Camdenton, MO; one sister, Joan Rice of Fulton, MO; two grandchildren, Tonya Magner and husband, Cliffty and Jessica Davis-Rogers and husband, Brett; twelve great grandchildren, Lucas Magner and wife, Lydia, Logan Magner, Lawson Magner, Larissa Magner, Adalynn Magner, Anna Magner, Cliffty Magner, Jr., Abigail Magner, Austin Davis, Aubrey Davis, Meilani Rogers and Lane Rogers; and one great great grandchild, Eden Magner.

A funeral service for Forrest H. O’Neal will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla. Interment will follow in the Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the funeral beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Veteran’s Memorial Park in Rolla.

07/23/2026

Christopher James Gruber, of Rolla, MO, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at the age of 49.

He was born on April 1, 1977 in Frankfurt, Germany to Richard Gruber and Alice (Downie) Gruber. Christopher was preceded in death by his daughter, Rosemary Gruber in 2005.

Chris enjoyed playing card games and working on his Chevy S-10 pickup. He had an adventurous spirit and loved vacationing and exploring. His greatest joy came from spending time with his daughters.

Chris will be greatly missed by his surviving family which includes: his parents, Richard and Alice Gruber of Texas; the mother of his children, Kimberly Boyer of Newburg, MO; two daughters, Katie Gruber and Leslie Gruber, both of Newburg, MO; three brothers, David Gruber and wife, Karla of KY, Chester Gruber of Edgar Springs, MO, and Richard Gruber, Jr. and wife, Sarah of TX; two sisters, Jessica Gruber and Elizabeth Sweden and husband, Jeff, all of TX; aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family; and many friends.

In accordance with Chris's wishes, he was cremated. No services are planned at this time.

07/21/2026

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07/15/2026

JO ANN OSICK

"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure!"

Jo Ann Osick (Piazza), of Rolla, Missouri, passed away July 12, 2026 at the age of 83. She had been residing in the Memory Care unit at Oak Pointe of Rolla for the last year.

Jo Ann was born in St. Louis on March 25, 1943. She was later adopted at the age of 5 by Grace and Pete Piazza and lived in Rosati and later moved to St. James. After graduating from St. James High School, she went on to Cosmetology school and worked as a Beautician for 25 years in the St. James and Rolla areas. She enjoyed making others feel good about themselves and many of her clients became lifelong friends.

Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Osick of 28 years, her parents, sister, Janet Cobb and brother, Jimmy Cobb and great granddaughter, Mila Martin. She leaves behind three children: Tammy (Dave) Ferneau, Jeff Wilmurth and Dawn Moreland; stepdaughters, Dawn (Dave) Falkenhain and Lesley Osick; grandchildren: Renee (Brad) Martin, Heather Ferneau, Curtis Ferneau, Devin Wilmurth, Cody Wilmurth & Haley Payne, Megan (Lance) Crider, Camryn Falkenhain, Dr. Alec Falkenhain and fiancée, Kalie Yeager; 8 great grandchildren and sister-n-law Brenda (Bill) Abalona and other extended family members and many dear friends.

Jo Ann will be remembered for her love for family, children, music, dancing and of course, CHOCOLATE! She filled any room she came into with love and laughter and will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. There is no doubt there is lots of laughter and dancing going on in Heaven since she got there!!

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm at the Null & Son Funeral home in Rolla, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 pm. Son-n-law, Pastor David Ferneau will be officiating Jo Ann's service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

Online condolences may be offered at www.nullandsonfuneralhome.com

07/13/2026

Brent Lee Blue, age 51, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

He was born on July 30, 1974, to the late Willard Frank Blue and Jacqueline Gail (Burnette) Blue.

In addition to his parents, Brent was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Edith Burnette and Robert Lee Burnette Sr.

Brent found joy in life's simple pleasures and especially loved sharing good food with those he cared about. Lasagna was his favorite meal, and whenever he visited, his sister, Holly, always made sure to have a homemade pan waiting for him. He enjoyed visiting the Route 66 Neon Park Sign in St. Robert, where the colorful signs and nostalgic atmosphere brought him happiness. Music was another passion, and he could often be found listening to the soft rock favorites of the 1980s and 1990s, with artists such as the Eagles, Chicago, and Billy Joel among those he enjoyed most. Brent treasured the friendships he formed with his housemates and caregivers at the Gingerbread House, where he enjoyed spending time visiting, laughing, and making lasting memories.
Brent will be deeply missed by his sister, Holly Blue, as well as his many friends and dedicated caregivers at the Gingerbread House, whose kindness and companionship meant so much to him.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
A graveside service for Brent will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Snowdenville Cemetery.

07/07/2026