Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Wilma Pinkley
Dec 28, 2025
Wilma Faye Pinkley, 87, of Farmington passed away December 28, 2025 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born February 26, 1938 in French Village, MO to the late William Clyde Archambo and Irene Cecelia (AuBuchon) Archambo. Wilma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. She found her greatest joy in spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...
Nedra Queen
Dec 27, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nedra Queen, 85, of Leadwood, who departed this life on December 27, 2025, at her cherished home. Born on February 5, 1940, in Bonne Terre, Nedra was the beloved daughter of the late Leo and Ruth (Sago) Eaton.
Nedra was an integral part of the Leadwood community and a dedicated...
Ray Marler
Dec 26, 2025
Raybourne "Ray" Marler, 87, of Dittmer, formerly of Farmington, celebrated a life filled with music, racing, laughter, and family, passing away peacefully on December 26, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Florida, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on June 24, 1938, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, to the late Hersel and Mabel (Richeson) Marler, Ray was a cherished figure in his community,...
Carolyn Thomas
Dec 25, 2025
Carolyn Jane Thomas, 83, of Terre Du Lac, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Hillcrest Care Center in DeSoto.
Carolyn was born on Saturday, August 22, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Charles and Melva (Fite) Nelson. She dedicated her career to education, retiring after many years as an Early Childhood teacher with the Affton/Lindbergh...
Gay Blanton
Dec 24, 2025
Gay Blanton, 87, of Farmington passed away December 24, 2025 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born October 7, 1938 to the late Jack and Gladys (Mann) Frans.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jewel “Gene” Blanton, Jr.; one son, Scott Blanton; and one...
Charlotte Ann Mendoza
Dec 23, 2025
Charlotte Ann Mendoza, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Farmington, Missouri, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was born on Saturday, January 11, 1947, in Flat River to the late James “Bud” Marvin and Virginia Collett.
Along with her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her loving husband, Calvin James Mendoza; siblings, Wilma Politte, Jean Satterfield, James...
Michael "Mouse" White
Dec 23, 2025
Michael Lynn White, affectionately known as “Mouse” peacefully passed away at his home in Doe Run on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born to the late Lloyd White and June Saltz in Gunnison, Colorado on Sunday, January 20, 1952.
Mouse is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Christine Bess White; 4 daughters, Valerie...
John Dietzfelbinger
Dec 23, 2025
John Peter Joseph Dietzfelbinger, 91, of Farmington passed away December 23, 2025. He was born October 22, 1934 in Bloomsdale, MO to the late John and Isabelle (Werner) Dietzfelbinger. He found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially hunting and fishing, where he felt most at peace in the outdoors. Above all, he cherished time spent with his...
Virgie Shibley
Dec 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virgie E. Shibley, who departed this life peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the age of 100. She was born on Friday, April 17, 1925, in Flat River to the late James and Effie Dorris.
Along with her parents, Virgie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Alex...
Bill Sisk
Dec 19, 2025
Bill Sisk, 82, of Park Hills, passed away on December 19, 2025, at NHC Skilled Nursing Center in Desloge. Born on September 29, 1943, in Potosi, he was the beloved son of the late Lester and Helen (Benson) Sisk. Bill was a proud man of Baptist faith who lived life to the fullest.
An outdoor enthusiast at heart, Bill loved fishing...
Chuck J. Allen
Dec 19, 2025
Chuck Allen, age 65, of Ironton, passed away on December 19, 2025, at Iron County Hospital. Born on October 7, 1960, Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Allen, and four siblings: Leona Blankenship, Valerie Wren, Jackie Allen, and Ray Bowen.
Chuck was well known throughout the area for his passion and skill in competitive softball, playing in...
Rick Hulsey
Dec 19, 2025
James Richard Hulsey, affectionately known as Rick, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the age of 66. He was born in Ogden, Utah, on November 1, 1959, to Charles Brownie and Phyllis Ann (Reese) Hulsey.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Charles Hulsey; brother-in-law; Harry Holcomb; uncle, Paul Hulsey; grandparents, Hubert and Alma Hulsey, William “Bill”...
David Clifford, Sr.
Dec 18, 2025
David Troy Clifford Sr., age 65, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He was born on Sunday, December 27, 1959, in Poplar Bluff to the late William Troy and Melba (Stevenson) Clifford.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Emily (Taylor) Clifford; sisters,...
Ernest Pinkston
Dec 15, 2025
Ernest Pinkston of Farmington entered eternal rest, at the age of 96. He was born February 14, 1929, to the late Herman and Ethel (Archambo) Pinkston.
Ernest is survived by his wife Rose Etta (Eaton) Pinkston; son, Gary Lee Pinkston and wife Jackie of Celebration, Florida; daughter, Pamela Rose Agnew of Farmington; daughter in-law, Vickie Pinkston of Farmington; cherished grandchildren, Jarred...
Dorothy Lindsay
Dec 15, 2025
Dorothy Faye Lindsay, 62, of Des Arc passed away December 15, 2025 at the Iron County Medical Center in Pilot Knob, MO. She was born January 16, 1963 of St. Louis, MO to William Paul Lindsay and Alma Faye (Miller) Lindsay. She had a true gift in the kitchen and found great joy in cooking, a talent she shared lovingly...
Johnny Edward Vallo
Dec 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Johnny Edward Vallo, on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Johnny was born on Saturday, August 12, 1950, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, to the late George J. Vallo and Mary F. (Freeman) Pitts. He spent many years of his life in Farmington, where he became a respected correction officer at the...
Peggy Joann Benson
Dec 13, 2025
Peggy Joann Benson, 81, of Fredericktown, MO passed away December 13, 2025 at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown. She was born March 10, 1944 in St. Francois County, MO to the late Ferman and Muralene (Lawrence) Walker. She found great joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially traveling on vacations throughout the South and spending meaningful time with her beloved family....
Norma Geneva Royer
Dec 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norma Geneva Royer, who departed from this world peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 88. Norma was born on Sunday, February 28, 1937, in Fredericktown to the late Joseph and Margaret (Barton) Griffith.
In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her loving...
Thomas William Warren
Dec 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas William Warren, age 77, who died on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Thomas was born on Thursday, October 21, 1948, in Glover, Missouri to the late Alfred and Mary (Downs) Warren.
Known affectionately as Billy, Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carol Ann (Mackley) Warren. They...
Lula Mae Reagan
Dec 11, 2025
Lula Mae (Wolfe) Reagan, 87, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on Wednesday, August 31, 1938, to the late Robert Sylvester and Minnie Eva (Chitwood) Wolfe.
Lula loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed long car rides to local parks, watching for deer,...
