Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Marilyn Luther
Jan 25, 2026
Marilyn Carroll Luther, 83, of Farmington passed away January 25, 2026 at Presbyterian Manor of Farmington. She was born October 31, 1942 in Houston, TX to the late Ira Lee Finn, Sr. and Juanita (Dawson) Finn. Marilyn proudly served her country in the United States Air Force. She dedicated many years of her life to caring for others as a...
Vicky Crocker-Nelson
Jan 25, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Vicky Lynn Crocker-Nelson, a beloved member of our community, who left this world on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on Wednesday, January 9, 1954, in Bonne Terre, to the late Harrol and MayDell (Stegall) Parks. Vicky lived a life characterized by generosity,...
Keith Andrew Ingram
Jan 24, 2026
Keith Andrew Ingram passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, he was born on Saturday, June 15, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Eugene and Janet (Ernst) Ingram.
Keith was the Director of Transportation for the Melville School District. He was a proud member of the NHRA and had a deep love for drag racing, riding his custom Harley Davidson motorcycle,...
Bill Woods
Jan 22, 2026
William Michael Woods, affectionately known as Bill, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Cedargate Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. Bill was born on Friday, January 8, 1943, in Van Buren to the late James Monroe and Margaret (Shearrer) Woods.
After high school, Bill received his bachelor's degree in History and Psychology from Southeast Missouri State University. Following graduation, Bill proudly...
Rev. Jesse Roy Lee Mills
Jan 22, 2026
Heaven has gained a wonderful southern gentleman. Rev. Jesse Roy Lee Mills was welcomed to his eternal home, to forever be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was blessed with 90 years on Earth.
Jesse was born during the Great Depression Era to the late Rev. James and Lula (Shrum) Mills, in the backroom of a...
Tommie Willliams, Sr.
Jan 22, 2026
Tommie Williams, 72, of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on Monday, June 8, 1953, in St. Louis, to the late William Edward and Minnie (Dempsey) Williams. Tommie was a member of Bismarck Church of God. He enjoyed going hunting with his brothers, but most of all, spending...
Charles "Chuck" Sutton
Jan 17, 2026
Charles Harvey “Chuck” Sutton, 55, of Farmington passed away January 17, 2026. He was born July 23, 1970, to the late Ronald and Annette (Harvey) Sutton. Chuck lived in Eldon, MO for many years and worked most of his life as a painter until his retirement from International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. He loved to grill and cook...
Charles Russell Thompson
Jan 17, 2026
Charles Russell Thompson, 87, of Farmington, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born in Ironton, MO to the late Russell Charles and Golda Marie (Wallen) Thompson. Charles enjoyed painting by numbers.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Robert Thompson; and one sister, Bettye Signer.
Charles is survived by his niece, Jan Signer and husband Michael...
Joe Earl Shunk, Sr.
Jan 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe Earl Shunk, Sr., “The Barrel Man,” age 93, who died on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Joe was born on Thursday, August 11, 1932, in Graniteville, Missouri to the late Charles L. Shunk and Edith Pearl Benton.
Joe was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1953 and served during the...
Virginia Marie Akins
Jan 15, 2026
Virginia Marie Akins, formerly known as Jenny, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at home with her family. She was born on Thursday, November 7, 1940, in Flat River, Missouri, to the late Amos and Ethel (DeGuire) AuBuchon.
Jenny was a proud member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and The Daughters of Isabella. She had...
Brenda G. Frank
Jan 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brenda G. Frank, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who left us peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the age of 70. Brenda was born on Friday, February 28, 1955, in Wortham, where she created a lifetime of cherished memories with her family.
She was preceded in death by her...
Antha Kennedy
Jan 14, 2026
Antha Bonita Kennedy, age 79, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on January 14, 2026.
Born September 11, 1946, in St. Louis, to Darcy and Blanche (Martin) Williams, Antha was affectionately teased as the “city slicker” among her siblings. After spending her early years in St. Louis, the family moved to Bismarck, where...
Allen Reineke
Jan 14, 2026
Allen Loren Reineke, 84, of Farmington passed away January 14, 2026. He was born February 14, 1941 in Chicago, IL. He found joy in life’s simple pleasures and the hobbies he loved most. He enjoyed reloading and shooting guns, spending peaceful days fishing, and taking pride in a good meal paired with a cold Pepsi. A man of care and...
Marie Adele Miller
Jan 13, 2026
Marie Miller, a beloved resident of Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on August 7, 1932, Marie was a woman whose spirit shone brightly throughout her life, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Elmer and...
Joe Blunt
Jan 13, 2026
Joe Blunt, age 92, of Leadington, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at NHC Skilled Nursing Facility in Desloge. Born on October 14, 1933, in Desloge to the late William and Barbara (Haney) Blunt, Joe lived a life rich in dedication, service, and love.
A proud veteran, Joe enlisted in the United States Army on April 13, 1954, and honorably...
Jimmie Erman Wheat
Jan 12, 2026
Jimmie Wheat, 88, of Park Hills, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 12, 2025. Jimmie served his country in the United States Airforce before working and retiring from Anheuser Busch Brewery as a laboratory technician. He enjoyed coaching youth baseball and football. Preceding him in death were his first wife, Shirley Lee Wheat; second wife Suzanne Wheat; parents, Erman Archie and...
Darline Theresa Richardson
Jan 8, 2026
With joy and heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Darline T. Richardson, who was born on Friday, February 22, 1946, and passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Darline was a loving mother and grandmother, cherished for her warmth, spirit, and devotion to her family.
Darline is preceded in death by her parents, Hank and Jacquline Weber; four siblings, Joanne...
Norma Jean Ferguson
Jan 6, 2026
Norma Jean Ferguson of Ironton, Missouri, passed away on January 6, 2026 at the age of 85 years. She was born June 11, 1940, in Yakima, Washington the daughter of the late Ernest and Katherine (Renich) Anderson.
Norma is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Ferguson. They were blessed with 48 years of marriage. Norma is survived by her three children:...
Ralph Whited, Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ralph Whited, Jr., age 66, who died on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Ralph was born on Saturday, October 31, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William “Bud” Whited, Sr. and Edna May (Umfleet) Whited.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Gracie (Bone) Whited of Ironton, Missouri; two...
Bob Tiefenauer
Jan 4, 2026
Bobby Tiefenauer, known to friends and family simply as Bob, passed away peacefully at his home in Desloge on January 4, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on February 22, 1940, in Desloge, Bob was the cherished son of the late Russell “Sieke” and Geneva (Hudson) Tiefenauer.
Bob proudly served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1962, achieving...
