Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Stephen Dee Roach Sr.
Aug 31, 2025
Stephen Dee Roach Sr., 59, of Fredericktown, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. He was born on Saturday, November 20, 1965, in Fredericktown, MO to the late Clifford D. Roach and Patricia Mae (Hawn) Adams. Steve loved going to and watching races at the dirt track and on TV. He loved spending time...
Larry Dale "Stub" Stotler
Aug 29, 2025
Larry Stotler, 67, of Park Hills and a former resident of Bonne Terre, passed away on August 29, 2025, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born on March 18, 1958, in Bonne Terre, to Carl Lee Stotler and Patsy Ann (Blunt) Stotler-Clark. Larry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge and a proud member of Carpenters...
Reba Jean Mahue
Aug 27, 2025
Reba Jean Mahue, 64, of Festus, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born on Thursday, September 22, 1960, in St. Francois County, Missouri to the late Clarence Chester and Wilda Marie (Sullivan) Roux. Reba's enduring spirit and love for her family will be cherished by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Reba was...
Ronald Lee Perryman
Aug 23, 2025
Ronald Lee Perryman, a devoted father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born on December 27, 1930, in Festus, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Perryman and Delia (Bittick) Perryman; his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Jean Mabery; and his eldest daughter, Ronda Gruhala....
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Gann
Aug 23, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah A. Gann, a cherished mother, and friend who left us peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the age of 68. Debbie was born on Sunday, February 24, 1957, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, and resided in De Soto, Missouri, where she touched the lives of all who knew...
June Davault
Aug 22, 2025
Shelby June Davault, 86, of Farmington passed away peacefully August 22, 2025. She was born June 29, 1939 in Bonne Terre, MO to the late Glenwood and Rowena (Holmes) Waller. June was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. She was a very talented seamstress and enjoyed sewing, quilting and crocheting.
In addition to her parents, she was also...
Ruthie Mosier
Aug 15, 2025
Ruth Anne Mosier, affectionately known as Ruthie, 84, of Park Hills, formerly of Leadwood, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at Country Meadows Nursing Facility in Park Hills. Born on March 4, 1941, in Leadwood, she was the cherished daughter of the late Walter and Bernice (Crump) Helms.
Ruthie will be lovingly remembered for her warm and friendly demeanor, which...
Freddy Lunsford
Aug 13, 2025
Freddy Allen Lunsford, a beloved husband and devoted father, will be remembered fondly following his passing on August 13, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on September 27, 1966, in Fredericktown, Missouri, Freddy was the son of the late Freddy Gene Lunsford and Carolyn Sue (Lindsey) Copeland and his stepfather, Bill Copeland.
Freddy never met a stranger, and he left...
Geraldine "Jeri" Faircloth
Aug 13, 2025
Geraldine Pettus Marler Faircloth, lovingly known as Jeri and to some Freida, went home peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was born on Friday, July 13, 1934, to the late Melvin and Dorothy Orvilla Feilner Pettus. Jeri was a woman of strength, faith, and unwavering love. She survived many challenges with grace, including a...
Monte Carl Ratcliff
Aug 12, 2025
Monte Carl Ratcliff, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 12, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on January 30, 1952, in Lampasas, Texas, Monte lived a life full of love, music, and connection, residing in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri at the time of his passing.
Monte was preceded in death by his parents,...
Harold Lynn "Web" Weber
Aug 12, 2025
Harold Lynn Weber, fondly known as "Web," will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend. He peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the age of 86 in his beloved hometown of Bonne Terre, Missouri. Born on Monday, November 21, 1938.
Harold proudly served in the United States Army, and after his military...
Clarence "Buddy" Burch
Aug 10, 2025
Clarence E. Burch, affectionately known as Buddy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on Thursday, March 5, 1970, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, he was the beloved son of Lloyd and Bertha (Bess) Burch. Buddy dedicated his life to his work as a dishwasher at a local nursing home, where he was known...
Francis Harter
Aug 8, 2025
Francis Eugene Harter of Farmington, MO, was born on Monday, August 3, 1936, in Bonne Terre, MO, to Emmett and Annabel (née Howell) Harter. On Friday, August 8, 2025, at the age of 89, Francis entered his heavenly home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Annabel Harter; his sons, Rock Harter and Scott Harter; and his brothers,...
Allen Ray Stegall
Aug 7, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Allen Ray Stegall, who departed this life on August 7, 2025, at the age of 60.
Allen was born on January 11, 1965, and was preceded in death by his loving parents, Floyd Stegall and Alvada Wells-Stegall and a chosen brother, Allen Goldsmith.
Allen is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Teresa...
Robert "Bob" Gilliland
Aug 7, 2025
Robert George Gilliland Jr., affectionately known as Bob, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at the age of 89, at his home in Bonne Terre, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on June 1, 1936, in Cooter, he was the beloved son of the late Robert George and Clara Lucille (Arnold) Gilliland, Sr. Bob was drafted and served his...
Peggy Sue Gibbons
Aug 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peggy Sue Gibbons, of Terre du Lac. She was a beloved wife, mother, and friend, who entered eternal rest on August 6, 2025, at Jefferson Mercy in Festus. Born on September 24, 1959, in Festus, Peggy was the cherished daughter of Earnie and Delores “Nadine” (Wideman) Cook.
Peggy's journey through...
Bessie G. Neisius
Aug 6, 2025
Bessie Neisius, 82, of Farmington, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. Bessie was born on August 5, 1942 in Farmington to the late Franklin and Verona (Dix) Smith. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. They were her life. Bessie also enjoyed sewing and sudoku.
She was preceded in death by her parents. She...
Sarah Isabelle Cassidy
Aug 6, 2025
Sarah Isabelle (Horn) Cassidy, 91, of Farmington passed away August 6, 2025 at Cedarhurst of Farmington. She was born December 12, 1933 in Jefferson City, MO to the late Roy and Floretta (Mullinax) Horn.
Sarah’s family moved to Willard, MO in 1941 where she graduated from Willard High School in 1951. She married in 1955 and after her divorce moved to...
Patricia "Teresa" Sanford
Aug 5, 2025
Teresa Sanford, 89, of Farmington, formerly of Bismarck, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 5, 2025. Born on July 31, 1936, in Chloride, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Allen Louis and Hattie Mae (Knight) Markham. Teresa led a fulfilling life dedicated to her work and her family. For over 20 years, Teresa was employed as...
Charles "Frank" Francis Kimpel
Aug 5, 2025
Charles "Frank” Kimpel, 90, of Farmington passed away August 5, 2025 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born September 1, 1934 in Louisville, KY to the late Charles Alvin and Margie Evelyn (Harbin) Kimpel. Frank managed a scrap yard in Michigan for 21 years. He then disassembled the scrap yard and moved it to Louisianna. After retirement, he...
