Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
John George Weltz, Jr.
Jan 23, 2026
John George Weltz, Jr. was born on June 24, 1952, at Savanna Hospital in Savanna. He was the beloved son of John George Weltz Sr. and Geraldine A. (Griese) Weltz.
John was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Carol Perce; and his grandparents, Henry Weltz, Anna Weltz, Archie Griese, and Elsie Peters.
He is survived by his brother, Gerald Giddings,...
Janet Faye Hamman
Apr 18, 2026
Janet Faye Hamman, age 78, of Bonne Terre, Missouri, a cherished mother, true matriarch, grandmother and great grandmother, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, Born on Sunday, May 11, 1947, in Bonne Terre,
Janet devoted her life to caring for others, leaving an indelible mark on those she encountered during her lengthy 30-year career...
Ruth Followell
Apr 18, 2026
Ruth Followell, 57, of Ironton passed away April 18, 2026. She was born December 27, 1968 at Fort Campbell, KY. She attended DeLassus Baptist Church. She found her greatest joy in the simple beauty of the outdoors, especially during cherished camping trips and peaceful days spent along the river. Whether sitting by a campfire under the stars or listening to...
Mary Lou Pendley
Apr 17, 2026
Mary Lou Pendley, 83, of Gerald, MO passed away April 17, 2026 at Cuba Village Senior Living in Cuba, MO. She was born April 5, 1943 to the late Jesse and Gracie (Holmes) Asher. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures and quiet moments, especially when she was crocheting something made with love, working through a challenging puzzle, or getting...
Mildred Rose Mann
Apr 17, 2026
Mildred Rose Mann, 90, of Middlebrook, Missouri, passed away on April 17, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on December 30, 1935, in Shannon County, Missouri, the daughter of the late Brooks and Pearlee (Bunch) Williams.
On March 19, 1955, Mildred was united in marriage to Jerry Andrew Mann, who preceded her in death on February 14, 2023. Together,...
Terry Ann Galloway
Apr 16, 2026
Terry Ann Galloway, 69, of Ironton, passed away April 16, 2026. She was born December 24, 1956 in St. Louis, MO. She found great joy in the simple beauty of nature, especially in tending to her garden, where her true green thumb brought life and color to everything she touched. She took pride in harvesting and canning the vegetables she...
James "Jim" Conway
Apr 15, 2026
James “Jim” Conway, 87, of Desloge, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on March 13, 1939, in Bonne Terre, Jim was the cherished son of the late Ewell and Edna Mae (Rickard) Conway.
Jim served honorably in the United States Air Force from July 10, 1957, until July 7, 1961, attaining...
Keith Mason
Apr 14, 2026
Keith Mason, a beloved husband, dad, PaPa, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at the age of 72. Surrounded by his loving family at his home in Desloge, Keith's spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Born on March 28, 1954, in Farmington, he was the cherished son of the late James...
Jacquelyn Moriah Cox Kraft
Apr 13, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jacquelyn Moriah Cox Kraft, 32, of Bonne Terre. Jacquelyn began her journey home on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on Saturday, June 12, 1993, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Joanne (McCormick) Griffin and her late father Michael R. Cox....
Pam Sparr
Apr 13, 2026
Pamella Sparr, 80, of Farmington passed away April 13, 2026 at Presbyterian Manor of Farmington. She was born April 16, 1945 in St. Louis, MO to the late Joseph Heckenkamp and Imogene (Frye) Griesedieck. She was a proud 1962 graduate of St. Joseph High School, where she ranked in the top ten percent in the state of Missouri, and continued...
Brittney Dale Seal-Desmond
Apr 13, 2026
Brittney Dale Seal-Desmond, 47, of Farmington passed away April 13, 2026. She was born March 12, 1979 in Farmington. Brittney was a member of Ketha Heights Baptist Church of Festus, MO.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Dale Seal; grandparents, John H. and Patsy R. Weiss.
Brittney is survived by her mother, Penny (Weiss) Seal; husband, Dustin Allen Desmond;...
Wilma Lois Hoehn
Apr 13, 2026
Wilma Lois Hoehn, 93, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. She was born on March 29, 1933, to Dudley J. and Ova Thomure (née Kindle).
Wilma was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Earl “Eddie” Hoehn; her parents; daughter, Dawn McKinney; granddaughter, Nikki Ballard; brothers, Howard “Bus” Thomure and Clyde Thomure; and sister, Ida Highley.
She is...
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...
Connie Christine Golden
Apr 9, 2026
Connie Christine Golden, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born on Monday, June 13, 1955, to the late Lonnie William and Geraldine (Tripp) Braddy in St. Louis, Missouri.
Connie was a devoted mother to her son Scotty Golden and an adoring grandmother to her grandchildren Jaden and Aston. She found immense joy...
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...