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.

Larry Dallas Pierce, 67 years old, of St.louis Missouri went to be with the lord on July 23rd, 2026 at the age of 67. He...
07/28/2026

Larry Dallas Pierce, 67 years old, of St.louis Missouri went to be with the lord on July 23rd, 2026 at the age of 67. He was born on March 20th, 1959 in St.Louis Mo to his loving parents. Larry was baptized at an early age. He fought like a warrior. While many knew him as a hero, his family knew him as the ultimate protector.
Larry touched the lives of everyone who had the honor of knowing him. He never met a stranger. He had a heart of gold and was always just a phone call away, ready to lend a hand or listening ear. His kindness knew no bounds.
Larry had many professions in his life and his family traveled a lot. He started out as a kind with a paper route in Northwye, mowed grass, tore things apart and never put them back together to see how it operated. ( It would aggravate the daylights out of his dad) Anything to make a buck! Then moved on to being a n airport security cop in AZ, wired at a factory in Phoenix AZ making airplane parts, worked for the city of Phoenix as a city maintenance worker, worked for his dad sweeping parking lots. Industrial cleaning for Bob Jones, various jobs at Ozark Extravaganza for George Carney, mechanic and pumping gas for Pop Witson Truckstop. No matter what hour he answered the call of duty. He wore the badge of a Police Officer with Arizona Security, Gerald Police Department and Kimmswick Police Department. He was also a volunteer firefighter for the Rolla Rural Fire Department. Drove a dump truck and removed...

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Clifford Gabel King, age 72, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.Clifford ...
07/06/2026

Clifford Gabel King, age 72, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Clifford was born on December 15, 1953, in New Albany, Indiana, to Cecil and Ruby (Gabel) King. He lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and a deep love for his family and...

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Ann B. Ralston, 80, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in St. Genevieve, Missouri.Ann was born on March 24, 1946, ...
06/30/2026

Ann B. Ralston, 80, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in St. Genevieve, Missouri.
Ann was born on March 24, 1946, to Fred Overby and Floy (Light) Overby. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents.
For many years, Ann dedicated her life to serving others as a nurse. She touched the...

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Rosey Ellen (Huskey) Grayson, of Newburg, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 16th, 2026, at the age of 85.Born May...
06/23/2026

Rosey Ellen (Huskey) Grayson, of Newburg, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 16th, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born May 2, 1941, in Newburg, Missouri, Rosey was the daughter of John Albert Huskey and Barbra (Alexander) Huskey, both of whom preceded her in death.
Rosey dedicated many years of...

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Janet Evelyn (Brower) Mangold, 70, of Rolla, passed away at 9:29 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2026, at her residence.She was b...
06/15/2026

Janet Evelyn (Brower) Mangold, 70, of Rolla, passed away at 9:29 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2026, at her residence.
She was born March 1, 1956, in Peoria, Illinois, to Ralph and Marilyn (Loomis) Brower.
Janet is survived by her son Eric (Barb) Mangold of Rolla, Mo.: nine grandchildren, Tevin (Faith)...

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Charles Lee Dodson, Sr. of St. James, Missouri, was born to Lawrence & Emma Dodson on May 22nd, 1936, in Bonne Terre, Mi...
06/10/2026

Charles Lee Dodson, Sr. of St. James, Missouri, was born to Lawrence & Emma Dodson on May 22nd, 1936, in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Charles passed away on Friday, June 5th, 2026, at his daughter’s home under hospice care.
Charles was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary, on April 17th,...

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Carmen "Annette" Archer, age 70, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away on June 3, 2026, in Rolla.Annette was born on February ...
06/04/2026

Carmen "Annette" Archer, age 70, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away on June 3, 2026, in Rolla.
Annette was born on February 22, 1956, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Donald and Fredna Allen. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents.
For many years, Annette worked as a waitress, a profession...

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Norval Lloyd Barnhart, aged 64, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was born on June 2, 1961, in Waynesville to Ira...
06/01/2026

Norval Lloyd Barnhart, aged 64, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was born on June 2, 1961, in Waynesville to Ira and Crystal Ileene (née Brinkley) Barnhart.
Norval married the love of his life, Phyllis Simons, on March 22, 1988.
Norval spent his life working as a drywaller and painter,...

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Tammy Sherine Knight, age 59, passed away at Missouri University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, May 15th, 2026. She was...
05/21/2026

Tammy Sherine Knight, age 59, passed away at Missouri University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, May 15th, 2026. She was born on October 15, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Mary Guess.
Tammy was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family and creating a loving home for her...

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Nancy Ann Tilton-Koechling, of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away on May 11, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born o...
05/14/2026

Nancy Ann Tilton-Koechling, of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away on May 11, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on May 17, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Billy Jo and Anna Lee (Coppedge) Tilton.
Nancy is survived by her brother, Ronald Tilton of Holden, Missouri; her nephew, Troy Tilton...

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103 W Center Street
Salem, MO
65560

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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