Obituaries

Oct 20, 2023

Oct 15, 2023

Rohnda Lynette Tackett, 64, of Fredericktown passed away October 15, 2023 at her residence. She was born October 18, 1958, in Sikeston to the late Carl D. and Joyce (Greer) Tackett. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Carl D. and Forrester Tackett.

Rohnda attended Cowboy Church in Fredericktown. She loved to decorate, and...

Oct 14, 2023

Daniel “Danny” King, 74, of Desloge, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, April 26, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Eligia Earl and Iola Margaret (Adams) King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Hope Hinkle; father-in-law, Lawrence Murray; and brothers-in-law, Steve Connors...

Oct 14, 2023

Barbara Knox, 83, of Farmington passed on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at NHC Rehabilitation Center in Desloge. She was born March 19, 1940 in Farmington to the late Harry and Roberta (Pinkston) Henderson.

Barbara was a member of First Baptist Church in Farmington. She enjoyed sewing and being a cook at several area schools. She loved to be on...

Oct 13, 2023

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Oct 11, 2023

Marcella “Mila” (Sulapas) Peterson, age 80, of Lake Timberline, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Saturday, August 14, 1943 in Surigao Del Norte, Philipines to the late Restituto and Lucrecia (Constantino) Sulapas. Mila was of Catholic faith. She was very involved in the community, loved socializing, doing fundraisers,...

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Oct 8, 2023

Charles Scoggin, 94, of Desloge, passed away October 8, 2023, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born February 2, 1929, in Adairville, Kentucky, to the late Denton and Edna May (Barnes) Scoggin. Charles served his country in the United States Army and later received his master’s degree in education, where he worked for 33 years, before retiring as Assistant...

Oct 7, 2023

Matthew “Matt” Vernon Soden, 92 of French Village passed away peacefully Saturday, October 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Matt was born on Monday, June 29, 1931 in French Village to the late Rolla and Rose (Carron) Soden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Laverne (Roth) Soden; second wife, Lisa (Politte)...

Oct 7, 2023

Emily “Lee” Meier, age 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Parkland Hospital in Bonne Terre. She was born on Friday, March 31, 1944, in Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Elda (Weiss) Stegall; loving husband, James R. Meier; grandson, Nicholas “Nick” Cantu; siblings, Renee “Ovit” Baker and Lynn Tinnin.

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Oct 5, 2023

Stan Morris, 86, of Park Hills, passed away October 5, 2023, at Stockhoff Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born July 11, 1937, in Bonne Terre, to the late Stanley Herbert and Edna Pearl (Smith) Morris. Stan was a member of the Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church in Park Hills. He proudly served his country in the United States Air...

Oct 5, 2023

Oct 4, 2023

Alden Dean Sebastian, Jr., 75, of Ironton, passed away October 4, 2023, at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. He was born December 13, 1947, in Ironton to the late Alden D. Sebastian, Sr. and Lois (Seal) Sebastian. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lois Boertlein.

Alden proudly served his country in the United States Army. He...

Oct 3, 2023

Charles Dennis Keown, age 66, of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Friday, September 20, 1957, in Bonne Terre to the late George and Lois (Roney) Keown he was also preceded in death by a brother Mike Keown.

Charles was a member of the East Side Church...

Oct 2, 2023

Dolores Anita (Forshee) Penberthy, 90, of Leadwood, passed away October 2, 2023, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born June 30, 1933, in Leadwood to the late Marvin and Lucille (Newcomb) Forshee. Dolores was a member of the First Baptist Church of Desloge. She loved playing the piano and organ and played for many years at the...

Oct 1, 2023

Oct 1, 2023

Sep 29, 2023

Victoria “Vicky” Irene Strubberg, 76, of Bonne Terre, passed away surrounded by her family Friday, September 29, 2023, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. She was born Thursday, March 13, 1947 in St. Louis, to the late Louie and Opal (Miner) Pethoud. Vicky was a member of the Faith Cowboy Church in Desloge; She enjoyed drinking coffee, sewing, loved watching the...