Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Mike Koppeis
Apr 10, 2026
Michael Florian Koppeis, affectionately known as Mike, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on Monday, November 24, 1952, in Bonne Terre to the late C. E. "Kopie" and A. Lucille Koppeis, Mike spent his life dedicated to his family, faith, and community. He resided in Farmington, where he became a beloved figure known...
Phyllis Hulsey
Apr 10, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Phyllis Ann (Reese) Hulsey. She passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 86 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. Born on Friday, October 27, 1939, Phyllis resided in Bonne Terre, where she contributed to her community and brought joy to those around her.
Phyllis dedicated a significant part of her...
Judy Ellen Farmer
Apr 10, 2026
Judy Ellen Farmer, of Bonne Terre, was born on Friday, July 15, 1949, in Perryville, Missouri to the late Lloyd and Beatrice (Lawson) Curry. She passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Judy was also preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Embry, and son-in-law, Paul Clark.
She is survived by her children, Dennis (Sarah) Farmer; Michael (Kim) Lashley; Kim (Tracy) Rickmar;...
Peggy Wargo
Apr 10, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Adele Wargo, 71, of Fredericktown, MO and previously Palatine, IL, passed away at home on Friday, April 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 15, 1954, in Waukegan, IL. She spent her early life enjoying her role as an Administrative Assistant at Buffalo Grove National Bank (where she met her husband Michael Wargo due...
Thomas "Pete" Armour
Apr 9, 2026
Thomas “Pete” Armour, 71, of Farmington, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 9th, 2026, at home. He was born April 11th, 1954, in Washington, GA to the late Guy and Coetta (Franklin) Armour. Pete grew up in Georgia but spent many of his years in Montana. He married the love of his life, Pam (Holdman) Armour in 2006 and they eventually...
Harold Lee Stuart
Apr 7, 2026
Harold Lee Stuart, 86 of Farmington passed away April 7, 2026. He was born June 22, 1939 in Farmington, MO to the late Alonzo Lloyd Stuart, Sr. and Vera (O’Dell) Stuart. Harold proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 416 of Farmington. Harold enjoyed the outdoors, spending time...
Ricky Allison
Apr 7, 2026
Ricky Lee Allison, 68, of Desloge, will be remembered for his big heart and playful spirit after he passed away on April 7, 2026, at Parkland South in Farmington. Born on June 29, 1957, in St. Louis, Ricky was the beloved son of the late Ardenia Peggy (Gazaway) McClintock and two bonus dads, Bill Allison and Virgil McClintock.
Ricky dedicated many...
John Jones
Apr 6, 2026
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Paul Jones, 64, of Bonne Terre, Missouri, who left us on April 6, 2026. He was born on February 13, 1962, in Ironton to the late Joel Lester and Margie Alberta (Hampton) Jones-Wells. John was a Christian and attended Pleasant View Assembly of God Church prior to...
George Meyer
Apr 6, 2026
George Meyer, 84, of Farmington, passed away on April 6, 2026, at Jefferson Mercy Hospital in Festus. Born on March 12, 1942, in French Village, he was the loving son of the late Louis Ferdinand and Edith Grace (Buscher) Meyer. George was of Baptist faith, and recently accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior.
After serving his country in The United...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Ayers
Apr 6, 2026
Jacquelyn Sue “Jackie” Ayers, 71, of Farmington passed away April 6, 2026. She was born July 12, 1954 to the late Earl Boland and Alma Griffith. She was a woman of remarkable creativity and talent, whose hands could craft beauty out of nearly anything. She found great joy in making unique birdhouses from gourds, carefully painting each one with her...
Gilbert Harold Helton
Mar 29, 2026
Gilbert “Harold” Helton of Ironton, Missouri passed away on March 29, 2026, in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 97 years. He was born November 4, 1928, in Vienna, Missouri, the son of the late Vernon and Ethel (Martin) Helton. He was also preceded by his stepmother, Dorothy (Green) Helton who raised him.
Harold was a Mason and a member...
Mary Ann Payne
Mar 29, 2026
Mary Ann Payne, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend to all who knew her, passed away peacefully at Cedarhurst Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family on March 29, 2026. Born on January 3, 1941, in Annapolis, Mary Ann was the daughter of Ben and Maudie Marie (England) Lewis. She was the second oldest of nine children and a...
Kashton Davon Lewis
Mar 28, 2026
Kashton Davon Lewis, age 1 year, 3 months, and 12 days, the beloved infant son of Alaysia Lewis and Kourtland McMeekan, was born on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Farmington, Missouri. He passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his home in Desloge, Missouri.
He is preceded in death by his great-great grandparents, Bill and Joan Whaley, and Robert...
Harry E. Hovis
Mar 28, 2026
Harry E. Hovis, age 93, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Ozark Manor Residential Care where he had been a resident for several years. Harry was the youngest of five children born to Clarence Albert Hovis and Esther Graham Hovis, and was born on August 27,1932 in Madison County, which was home...
Ray William Vines
Mar 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ray William Vines, who left this world peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on Tuesday, October 4, 1938, he was the son of the late Charles and Ethel (Hedrick) Vines.
After retiring as a mechanic at American Can Company, Ray devoted even more of...
Janet Marie Bales
Mar 23, 2026
Janet Marie Bales, 86, of Fredericktown, MO passed away March 23, 2026 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. She was born July 5, 1939 in St. Louis to the late Charles and Audrey (Tiemann) Wodecker. Janet was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fredericktown. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures and the moments that brought people...
Carolyn Joan Sitze
Mar 22, 2026
Carolyn Joan Sitze, a resident of Farmington Presbyterian Manor, was born on Wednesday, February 21,1945, in Glenallen, Missouri to the late William and Ina (Greer) Sitze. She passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Carolyn was preceded in death by sisters, Louise Lee, Bernadine Alexander, Martha Sue Glover, and one brother, Boyd Sitze.
She is survived by Dorothy Cooper, Boby (Glenda) Sitze,...
Susan Kathy DeSpain-Cooper
Mar 22, 2026
Susan “Kathy” (DeSpain) Cooper, of Farmington, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in St. Louis. She was born in Ironton, Missouri to the late George Junior and Dorothy Maxine (French) DeSpain.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Glenna Kay DeSpain; and father-in-law, Marvin Cooper.
Kathy loved going to the First Baptist Church of DeLassus. After graduating high...
Wilhelmina "Sharon" Davis
Mar 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wilhelmina Sharon Davis, who left this world peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on Wednesday, May 8, 1940, to the late William Roscoe and Evelyn Elizabeth (Greenwell) Davis.
Sharon was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She is survived by her beloved daughter,...
Cheslie "Rick" Poole
Mar 21, 2026
Cheslie Richard Poole, known to friends and family as Rick, passed away peacefully at the age of 68 on March 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at his daughter’s home in Fredericktown. Born on April 19, 1957, in Salem, he was the son of the late Cheslie Brown and Bertha Mae (Counts) Poole.
Rick lived a full and dedicated life, where...