Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Norma J. Fox
Apr 23, 2024
Norma June Fox, age 94 of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away April 23, 2024.She was born July 5, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa to Wilbur K. and Helen Irene (Morris) Hutchison.
On August 4, 1990, she married Ronnie (Ron) Fox in Topeka, Kansas.
Norma graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1952. She loved gardening, writing, and helping...
Violet Skaggs
Apr 22, 2024
Violet Elizabeth (House) Skaggs 99, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away at Riverview Skilled Care Center in Ste, Genevieve on Monday, April 22, 2024. Violet was born Saturday, February 28, 1925, in St. Francois County, to the late Louis Edward and Ada Ann (Eaves) House.
Violet was a woman of great faith and when health allowed, she was a dedicated member of...
Phyllis McGuire
Apr 22, 2024
Phyllis Darlene (Zeitz) McGuire, 90, of Farmington passed away April 22, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor of Farmington. She was born June 29, 1933 in McCook, Nebraska to the late Fred and Bessie (Dack) Zeitz.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Earl “Mutt” Dennis; second husband, George William McGuire; son, Dale Dennis; grandson,...
Ed Siegel
Apr 20, 2024
Edwin “Ed” Siegel, age 99, of Irondale, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born on Sunday, March 8, 1925, to the late Carl Richard and Mary Josephine (Byren) Siegel.
Ed was married to the love of his life Leola May Shelton for 63 years. When you saw Ed, you saw Leola by...
Pete Hoffman, Jr.
Apr 20, 2024
Peter “Pete” J. Hoffman, Jr., 61, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully at NHC Nursing Facility in Desloge, on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born on Sunday, March 17, 1963, in St. Louis.
Pete found joy in watching wrestling matches, attending Sprint and Hobby Stock races and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his nieces, nephews, great nieces,...
Brenda Faye Baker
Apr 16, 2024
Brenda Faye Baker went home to be with the LORD on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Brenda was born on Sunday, May 2, 1948 to Junior and Vivadean Adams. To this family was an addition of two loving sisters, Debbie and Tammy. Brenda was a graduate of Greenville High School, Greenville, MO. She was a loving mother of four children, 15...
Joyce Penberthy
Apr 16, 2024
Joyce Faye Penberthy, age 74, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Wednesday, January 1, 1950, in Bonne Terre to the late Arthur Thomas and Hattie Myrtle (Ramo) Miller. Joyce was of Southern Baptist Faith.
Joyce grew up in Potosi and worked at Red Wing Boot Manufacturing. She married Michael...
Thelma Shaw
Apr 13, 2024
Thelma A. Shaw, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 97. Born on October 15, 1926, in Attica, NY to the late Matthew and Florence (Stone) Hubbard. Thelma dedicated many years of her life to providing support and assistance as a secretary at the Office for Aging. She was a member...
Thresa Moore
Apr 13, 2024
Thresa Moore, 82, of Farmington, passed away April 13, 2024, at her home, surrounded by the ones she loved. She was born September 18, 1941, in Birch Tree, MO to the late Guy and Lettie (Pierce) Layman. Thresa was a current member of the Open Heart Assembly Church in Farmington. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart,...
Carolyn Jean Pyatt
Apr 13, 2024
Carolyn Jean Pyatt, 82, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by family, in Park Hills, MO. She was born on October 1, 1941, in Bernie MO, to her loving parents, the late James and Wanda (Riddle) Hampton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Wood Pyatt; parents; sisters, Linda Poore,...
Leonard H. Henson, Jr.
Apr 10, 2024
Lenny Henson, 81, of Park Hills, passed away April 10, 2024, at his residence. He was born February 11, 1943, in Fredericktown, to the late Leonard Herman and Oleta Mae (Farmer) Henson, Sr. Lenny left his hometown of Elvins, to serve his country in The United States Marines from 1961 to 1965. After proudly serving, Lenny pursued a successful career...
Brian Scott LaMarr
Apr 9, 2024
Brian Scott LaMarr, 48, of Terre Du Lac passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2024. He was born December 1, 1975 in Harrisburg, IL to Royce LaMarr and Gayle (Maddox) LaMarr. Brian proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was currently employed as the division manager for Heartland Hearing Centers. Brian is a Christian. He was a...
Kevin Rolla Pinson
Apr 7, 2024
Kevin Rolla Pinson, a loving husband, devoted father, and grandfather, passed away at his residence on April 7, 2024. He was born in St. Louis on April 21, 1958 to the late Vincent F. Pinson and Nadine M. (Recar) Morgan. Kevin will be remembered for his passion for collecting various items and his ability to work hard in a multitude...
David Leon Samuels, Sr.
Apr 7, 2024
David Leon Samuels, Sr., 65 of Farmington passed away April 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 23, 1958, in Jacksonville, Floridia to the late Arlester and Alberta (Williams) Samuels. David enjoyed traveling, playing the lottery, making people laugh and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys. He loved spending time with his family and will...
Virgie Marie Morris
Apr 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virgie Marie Morris on April 7, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on November 28, 1934 to the late Dan and Lela (Pratte) Pettus. Also preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Donald Morris; son-in-law, Jim Wallen; siblings, Bearl, Booke, Baggy, Ferrell, Dallam Pettus, Thelma...
Wanda F. Cole
Apr 7, 2024
Wanda Cole, age 88, of Desloge, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sunday, November 10, 1935, in East Bonne Terre, to the late Ernest and Belva (Black) Boyer. Wanda was a former secretary at First Baptist Church of Bismarck. She was a member of Open-Door Baptist Church...
Kenneth Bailey
Apr 4, 2024
Ken Bailey, 86, of Desloge, passed away April 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by the ones he adored. He was born in Desloge, March 27, 1938, to the late Ernest and Dorothy (Davis) Bailey. Ken was a member of Fellowship Freewill Baptist Church in Park Hills and the Church Deacon for 50 years. Ken worked at River Cement...
Clyde Kester
Apr 4, 2024
Clyde Kester, 99, of Desloge, passed away April 4, 2024, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born in Chilton, MO, June 1, 1924, to the late Leander “Ray” and Garnett Lizzie (Dorris) Kester. Clyde grew up on Current River and loved going back there as an adult to fish and hunt with his brothers. He was an auxiliary...
Ed Plunkett
Apr 4, 2024
Edward "Ed" Dean Plunkett, age 67, of Bonne Terre, passed away April 4, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Nacogdoches, Texas on July 14, 1956, to the late Littleton James and Ethel Marie (Folden) Plunkett, Jr.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dana Sue (Allen) Plunkett.
Ed...
Ada Elaine Brooks
Apr 4, 2024
Ada Elaine Brooks, 84, of Farmington, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at The Arbors at Maplebrook. She was born Sunday, October 8, 1939, to the late Henry Clyde and Alma Leila (Wells) Bridgewater in Leadwood, Missouri. Ada married the love of her life, Irvin N. Brooks in 1961. They were married for 53 years and had six wonderful...
