Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
A. "Knot" Elwood Ragsdale
Jun 11, 2026
"Knot" Ragsdale, aged 102, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family. Born on November 21, 1923, in Flat River, he was the son of the late Lawrence E. and Retta A. (Hahn) Ragsdale. “Knot's” remarkable journey through life was marked by his unwavering spirit and commitment to those...
Dale Lee Kennard
Jun 11, 2026
Dale Lee Kennard, beloved husband, father, papa, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 68. He was born on May 13, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio.
Dale was a man whose life was defined by love, service, and laughter. His generous heart was evident in the countless ways he helped others, never hesitating to...
Shirley Jean Stone
Jun 10, 2026
Shirley Jean Stone, 93, of Farmington, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at The Manor at Elfindale in Springfield. She was born February 10, 1933, on Route 1 in Farmington, the daughter of the late Aundo Marshall Carver and Mary Elizabeth (Hoehn) Carver. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Loman Thomas Stone; her sister-in-law...
Linda Diana Lawrence
Jun 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Diana Lawrence, who passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the age of 74 in Desloge, Missouri. Born on Tuesday, December 25, 1951, Linda was a loving wife, mother, sister, devoted grandmother, and cherished friend to many. She dedicated over 30 years of her...
Ophelia Ann Nash
Jun 5, 2026
Ophelia Nash of Farmington, passed away into the arms of Jesus, June 5, 2026, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She was born May 31, 2026, in St. Louis to Matthew Nash and Victoria Harvell. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Michael and Laura McCarter.
Ophelia is survived by her parents; siblings, Kacie and Brooklyn Nash; aunts, Chelsie and Brittaney Nash;...
Edda Johnson
Jun 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edda Maria Johnson, 87, of Bismarck and Desloge, who left her loved ones unexpectedly on June 4, 2026, at Parkland Health Center North in Bonne Terre. Born on January 30, 1939, in Czechoslovakia to the late Franz and Julia Schmidt, Edda's life was a profound testament to love and perseverance.
Having been born...
Bernard Lavern White
Jun 3, 2026
Bernard Lavern White, 89, formally of Farmington, passed away June 3, 2026, at Castlewood Assisted Living in Nixa, MO. He was born May 28, 1937, in Beatrice, Nebraska, to the late Clifford William and Genevive Merle (Maine) White. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 60 years Peggy White; two brothers Clifford White, David White and...
Richard "Rick" Scott
Jun 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Richard "Rick" Scott, who left this world on Monday, June 1, 2026 at the age of 72. Born on Tuesday, April 20, 1954, in Bonne Terre, Mo. to the late Otis Melvin and Anna Vivane (Gibson) Scott, Rick was a lifelong resident of the area and a man deeply loved by his...
Marcia Kay Huffman
Jun 1, 2026
Marcia Kay Huffman passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 70 years, 4 months, and 28 days. She was born on January 4, 1956, in Hayward, California to the late Reverend Conway "Tex" and Ruby (Gunnink) Huffman.
Marcia is survived by her two sons, Todd Huffman and Jordan Harris; granddaughters, Kaylie Huffman and Nova Harris; siblings, Marilyn (Larry)...
Margie Mae Gray
Jun 1, 2026
Margie Mae Gray, 87, of Park Hills, passed away June 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born May 17, 1939, in Monoga, MN, to the late John and Edith (Shaver) Potter. Margie Mae was a member of the Solid Rock Family Church and enjoyed dancing and listening to old country music. St. Louis Cardinal...
Norma Marie Jones
May 31, 2026
Norma Jones of O’Fallon, Missouri, passed away May 31, 2026, at her home, at the age of 83 years old. She was born on August 12, 1942, in Arcadia, Missouri to the late John Arel and Edith Marie (LaPlant) West.
In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Marie Jones; brothers, Bill West, Don West;...
Vick Gray
May 31, 2026
Vickie Harold Gray, “Vick”, departed this life for his Heavenly home on Sunday, May 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Thursday, February 12, 1948, to the late Jewell and Belle (Lawson) Gray in Manilla, Arkansas. Vick was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
In addition to his parents, Vick was preceded in death by...
Christopher Harmon
May 30, 2026
Chris Harmon of Terre du Lac passed away May 30, 2026. He was born April 28, 1977, in St. Francois County, to the late Dearld and Sandra (Barlow) Harmon.
Chris was a proud member of Local 513 and dedicated many years to his work as an Operating Engineer. Everyone who knew Chris knew that sitting idle was not in his nature....
Barry C. Shapiro
May 26, 2026
Barry Shapiro, aged 88, of Valles Mines, Missouri, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Barry was born on Saturday, May 29, 1937, Barry lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and love.
Barry dedicated over two decades of his life as a substance counselor, where he touched countless lives with his understanding and support. His work made a remarkable...
David Baker
May 25, 2026
David D. Baker, 72, of Bismarck, passed away on May 25, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on July 7, 1953, in Fredericktown, to the late Charles Denver and Gertrude (Hale) Baker.
David was a proud member of Teamsters Local #245 from Springfield and dedicated many years to his work as a breadman. He was also an...
Trudy Brown
May 25, 2026
Gertrude Rosa “Trudy” Brown, 90, of Farmington passed away May 25, 2026 at Farmington Presbyterian Manor. She was born May 5, 1936 in Bonne Terre to the late Alfred and Mabel (Wigger) Dodson. Trudy was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington, where she cherished her church family and the many friendships she made through the years....
James "Kevin" Bay
May 24, 2026
James Kevin Bay, affectionately known as Kevin, a beloved father, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on Sunday, April 12, 1959, in Bonne Terre, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dariel Bay and Shirley (Mund) Fowler, as well as many beloved grandparents, uncles, and aunts. Especially, his...
Jean LaFaye (Dreier) McMullin
May 23, 2026
Jean LaFaye (Dreier) McMullin, formerly of Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at the age of 81 in Memphis, Tennessee, following a courageous three-week stay in the ICU surrounded by the love of her family. She resided in the Memphis area with her devoted husband of nearly 61 years, Dr. Richard McMullin, since 2001.
Jean was born...
Sarah Jane Sansoucie
May 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sarah Jane Sansoucie, who left this world too soon on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the age of 37. Sarah was born on Saturday, August 20, 1988, in Farmington, Missouri, to Nathan "Danny" Black and Cindy (Sansoucie) King.
Sarah was a loving daughter, sister, mother, and friend whose kind heart...
Terry Eugene Reynolds
May 22, 2026
It is with a broken heart that we must announce that Terry Eugene Reynolds, 74, of St. Louis has passed into his heavenly home on May 22, 2026. Terry was the second child of the late William Eugene and Ellen Inez (Moss) Reynolds. Terry was a loving father who loved singing and spreading the Gospel. He pastored and sang with...