Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Joyce Marie Estes
Jan 30, 2026
Joyce Marie Estes, of Farmington, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Parkland Health Center at the age of 87. She was born on Thursday, October 13, 1938, in Flat River, Missouri, to the late Earl Joseph and Mattie (Barker) Souden.
Joyce is survived by her sons, Scott (Chris) Estes of Alabaster, Alabama, and David (Sallie) Estes of Farmington,...
Charles Rolan Sutton
Oct 11, 2026
Charles Rolan Sutton, known to many as “Doodle”, of Des Arc, Missouri was welcomed into Heaven on October 11, 2026. He was born on July 27, 1945, in Ironton, Missouri, to the late Robert Henry and Ruth Mae (Wilson) Sutton.
Charles was a graduate of South Iron High School. He served his country in the United States Army. He worked most...
William Ormund Bullis
Oct 9, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of William Ormund Bullis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life on October 9, 2026, at the age of 84.
Born on June 26, 1942, in Rochester, New York, William dedicated his life to the service of his country and the well-being of his family. William served...
Charlotte Carol Allen
Oct 9, 2026
Charlotte Carol Jones Allen entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Friday, October 9, 2026 at the age of 78 years at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born January 1, 1948 at Birch Tree, Missouri to Robert “Bob” Jones and Wilma Klipper Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters,...
Jeannine L. Ragsdale
Oct 9, 2026
With heavy hearts, Jeannine Ragsdale, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and sister passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on October 9, 2026, at the age of 80.
Jeannine was born on August 4, 1946, in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Vernon and Lilllian (McClard) Wells. Jeannine was a devoted wife of 44 yrs. Notably cherished by her...
Alonzo "Frank" Hugh Hawkins
Oct 9, 2026
Alonzo “Frank” Hugh Hawkins, age 75, passed October 9, 2026 in his home town Bonne Terre. Frank was born April 15, 1951 to the late Howard Franklin Hawkins and Zora Merle (Sumpter) Hawkins.
He is survived by his wife Stella (Brinkman) Hawkins, four children Frankie Hawkins, Krista (Chris) White, Derrick (Crystal) Johnson, and Jackie (Cody) Johnson, grandchildren Hannah, Andrea, Kayla, Jack,...
Patsy Nell Barton
Oct 7, 2026
Patsy Nell Barton, of Park Hills, a loving wife, mother, Non Non, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on Sunday, May 11, 1941, in Taft, Texas, she dedicated her life to nurturing and uplifting those around her.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence B. and Bessie Louree (Pace)...
David Scott Kemp
Oct 6, 2026
David Scott Kemp, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026. He loved the outdoors, climbing, fishing, and camping. His family said that there was never a dull moment when Scott was around.
Scott is preceded in death by his grandmother, Patricia Kemp; aunt, Rebecca Casey; and two uncles, Daniel and Patrick Kemp.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Kemp; soul mate,...
Persephone Berger
Oct 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Persephone Anjanette Berger, a bright light in the lives of many, who left us too soon at the age of 16 on October 3, 2026. Persephone was born November 23, 2009, in Farmington to her loving parents, Jarrad and Anneliese (Schroeder) Berger, in Park Hills, Missouri.
Throughout her years, Persephone...
Joyce Lee Skaggs
Oct 3, 2026
Joyce Lee Skaggs, 88, of Desloge Missouri, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on October 3, 2026. She was born September 26, 1938, in Farmington, MO, to the late Leroy and Eula (Johnson) Wells.
Joyce was a long-time active member of Desloge United Methodist Church since 1964, where she made many enduring friendships.
Joyce met the love of...
James Eugene Gidden Sr.
Oct 3, 2026
James Eugene Gidden Sr., 83, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on May 24, 1943, in Richwoods, to the late Iven Eugene and Virginia Bernice (Rulo) Gidden. James was not only a dedicated family man but also a steadfast member of the community,...
Joshua Daniel Cash
Oct 2, 2026
Joshua Cash, 28, loved son, brother, father, and friend, left this world too soon on October 2, 2026.
Joshua was born in 1997 in Missouri. He spent his childhood in Illinois. Joshua loved all creatures great and small. He always cared for a menagerie of insects, reptiles, and animals throughout his life. There wasn’t an insect he couldn’t catch, a reptile...
Earl Brinley
Oct 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts, but great memories that we announce the passing of Earl David Brinley, 86, of Park Hills, who departed this life peacefully on October 2, 2026. Surrounded by his loved ones, Earl left this world in the comfort of his own home. He was born on February 16, 1940, in Cedar Hill, to the late Chester...
Joyce Clovia Adams
Oct 2, 2026
Joyce Clovia (Laramore) Adams, daughter of the late James Callie Laramore and Marena Ann (Brewington) Laramore, was born in Leadwood, Missouri, on September 1, 1927. She departed this life at Cedarhurst Assisted Living in Farmington, Missouri, on October 2, 2026 at the age of 99.
On November 16, 1947, Joyce married Wayne Daniel Adams in Ironton, Missouri. To this loving union...
Beverly Burgess
Oct 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beverly Sue Burgess, who left this world peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on Friday, June 20, 1941, in Leadwood, to the late Walter and Marie (Gilliam) Banks.
Beverly was a proud graduate of the Desloge High School Class of 1959. She married her...
Shirley McIntyre
Sep 30, 2026
Shirley Iva McIntyre, age 91, of Ironton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 10, 1935, in Washington County. Shirley was a cherished daughter, a devoted mother, and a beloved grandmother.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Dora (Tedder) Gillam; step-mother, Lucy (King) Gillam; husband, Howard McIntyre;...
Erma Jean Friedel
Sep 29, 2026
Erma Jean Friedel, a beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on Friday, March 17, 1933, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, and spent her life devoted to her family and home. She was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre.
Erma was preceded in death...
Richard "Rick" Morris
Sep 28, 2026
Richard Clinton Morris, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the age of 67. Rick was born on November 19, 1958, in Grand Haven, Michigan to Virgil and Grace (Sherfy) Morris.
Rick leaves behind his children, April & husband Adam Thompson, Chad & husband James Pence-Morris; grandchildren, Hayden & wife Shelby Thompson, Wade...
Julia Kay (Jones)Fischer
Sep 28, 2026
Julia Kay (Jones) Fischer passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, in Dallas, TX, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 79 years old.
Kay was born on September 2, 1947, in Desloge, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Berniece (LaChance) Jones, and her beloved husband, G. Jack Fischer.
Kay will be lovingly remembered by her...
Dorothy "Dot" Katherine Webb
Sep 28, 2026
Dorothy “Dot” Webb, 85, of Fredericktown, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at ClaRu DeVille Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on July 19,1941, in St. Louis, MO to the late George and Dolly (Cooper) Wright. Dot loved taking care of her house and her plants. She also liked to shop and go out to eat, but she...