County of doves: Lincoln County
Location of doves: Boone St., between MO-J & Trojan Dr., city cemetery, Troy
This stone is placed in the southern part of the cemetery, and in the newer sections. It is black shinny marble, and has the faces of the couple etched on it. The doves are a pair, and cuddling on a tree branch, above the images of the couple who reside here.
"The dove is most frequently seen animal symbol in the cemetery. It is portrayed in a number of poses, but most frequently it is seen holding an Olive Branch, a reference to the dove sent out by Noah to search for lane, as in Genesis 8.
"The dove then became a symbol of purity and peace because God had made peace with man. It also became a powerful symbol of the Holy Ghost, as illustrated in Jon 1.
"A dove, dive-bombing from the heavens, with an olive branch or a cross in its beak is the symbol for the Holy Ghost. This representation of a dove comes from John I." ~ Stories in Stone, by Douglas Keister, 2004, pages 79, 142
"Barbara Jean Airis, age 60, of Troy, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in Saint Peters, Missouri. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 10, 1957 to Donald and Billie Kaucher (nee Thomas).
"Barbara was formerly a Mail Clerk at Edward Jones for many years. She was married to Michael Thomas Airis, who preceded her in death on January 13, 2006.
"Barbara is survived by her Sister Diana (Dean) Guccione of Saint Charles, MO, Brother David (Debbie) Kaucher of St. Peters, MO, Brother Dennis Kaucher of Troy, MO; a sister-in-law Maggie Kaucher; brother-in-law Kevin (Teresa) Airis; nieces and nephews, Jason Kaucher, Dean Guccione, II, Jamie Kaucher, Jill Kaucher, Josh Kaucher, Nicole (Michael) Ball, Nicholas (Fiance' Colleen) Guccione, Valerie Kaucher, Jesse Kaucher, Kimberly Wilhelm and Sean Airis; and 21 Great-nieces and nephews, and a host of other family members and friends.
"She was preceded in death by her Husband, parents; two brothers, Paul Thomas and Dean Kaucher; and her father and mother in law, Thomas and Julie Airis." ~ Newcomer Funeral Home
"Airis, Mike T. of Troy, MO., January 13, 2006.
Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Kaucher) Airis; dear son of Jewel S. (nee Taylor) Airis and the late Thomas F. Airis; dear brother of Kevin (Teresa) Airis; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Mike enjoyed fishing and hunting." ~ Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Jan. 15 to Jan. 22, 2006; found on legacy