Thomas Warden

Thomas Charles Warden, 92, former co-owner of Warden Publishing, died Oct. 8, 2026, at his home.

Warden was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force.

Along with his brother, Don, they co-owned and operated Warden Publishing, which includes the Gasconade County Republican in Owensville. He was inducted into the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame in 2006.

He enjoyed playing music and was a regular in Ken Baur’s Dixieland Band, The Hungry 5 and The Hermann City Orchestra. 

In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by three daughters, Debi, Donna and Melissa; his brother, Donald; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many more family and friends throughout the state.