Funeral services for James E. Werts of Russell will be held Thursday, December 27 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Russell Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com.