Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
James " Jim" Spencer Courtney, Jr.
Aug 8, 2021
James “Jim” Spencer Courtney Jr. age 80, of Park Hills, MO, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. Jim was born on Monday, March 17, 1941 at home in Venice, IL to James Spencer Courtney Sr. and Cleona Mae (Yates) Courtney.
Jim married Donna Faye Metzger on August 16, 1963 and divorced in 1984.
He lived in Troy, IL, Edwardsville, IL...
Thomas Kitrel
Aug 7, 2021
Thomas David Kitrel, 71, of Bonne Terre passed away August 7, 2021. He was born October 27, 1949 in St. Louis to the late David and Bernice (Penick) Kitrel. Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother.
Thomas is survived by four siblings...
Carol Jean Toenjes
Aug 7, 2021
Bonne Terre, MO – Carol J. Toenjes (formerly of Columbia, IL), 80, of Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed peacefully at home on August 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born December 25, 1940, in Belleville, Illinois, to the late Edward and Florence Arras. She was married for 62 years to the late James (Jim) E. Toenjes who passed...
Albert "Ricky" Olive
Aug 6, 2021
Albert "Ricky" Olive, age 66 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri. He was born on September 1, 1954, in Ironton, Missouri a son of Albert Herman and Dorothy Pauline (Francis) Olive. On November 25, 1989, he was united in marriage to Lolly Hale, she survives in Fredericktown. Other survivors...
Kathleen Marie Sparks
Aug 6, 2021
Kathleen Marie Sparks 41, of Bonne Terre, passed away August 6, 2021 at her home. Kathleen was born April 4, 1980 in Rock Springs, WY. She was an active member of the Hope Church in Caledonia.
Kathleen loved her church family; she also enjoyed the outdoors, camping, swimming, and playing bingo. But most of all she adored her only son...
David Clemons
Aug 6, 2021
David Langley Clemons, 67, of Bonne Terre, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his residence on August 6, 2021. He was born December 11, 1953 in Bonne Terre to Langley and Shirley (Howell) Clemons. He was preceded in death by his father, Langley Clemons; his father and mother-in-law, Jack and Elnora (Inman) Leftridge.
Dave was a member...
Jimmie Bayless
Aug 5, 2021
Jimmie Elvert Bayless, age 72, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. Jimmie was born on Thursday, November 25, 1948, in St. Louis, to the late Paul and Opal (Counts) Bayless. He served his country in the United States Army and later retired from the prison in Bowling Green as a Department...
David Lee Moore Sr.
Aug 5, 2021
David Lee Moore, Sr. of Bismarck, Missouri passed away on August 5, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital at the age of 63 years. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 1, 1958, to the late Earnest and Alice (Haynes) Moore. On June 17, 2004, he was united in marriage to Shirley (Smith) Moore who survives. David is survived...
June Smith
Aug 5, 2021
Naomi June Smith, 90, of Farmington, passed away August 5, 2021 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born June 28, 1931 in Farmington to the late John E. and Aurelia (Waddell) Vaughan. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eddie Lowell Smith; son, Steven Dale Smith; two grandsons, Jeremiah David Smith, and Jimmy Gillam; granddaughter,...
Donald Lewis Laut Sr.
Aug 4, 2021
Donald Lewis Laut Sr., age 92 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the Stockhoff Nursing Center in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on February 17, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Walter Valentine and Theresa Wilhelmina (Schweinsburger) Laut. On September 16, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Patricia...
Elmer "Mike" Wagner
Aug 4, 2021
Elmer Edward Wagner, known to most as Mike, passed away at his residence on August 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 23, 1936, to the late Elmer and Helen (Kamadulski) Wagner. On July 14, 1956, he was united in marriage to Beverly Florence Stege who survives and resides in Ironton,...
Dwight Morgan
Aug 3, 2021
Dwight Morgan, age 72 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on November 10, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. On December 17, 1970 in St. Louis, Missouri he was united in marriage to Elaine who preceded him in death on August 11, 2020. He is survived...
Dennis Doyle Garner
Aug 2, 2021
Dennis Doyle Garner, age 64, of St. Louis, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on Sunday, March 10, 1957, to the late Henry and Rosemary (Poss) Garner. Dennis worked maintenance and also worked for a limo service where he met many famous celebrities. He will be dearly missed by his...
Joan Brewer
Aug 1, 2021
It is with great sorrow, the family of Joan Brewer announce her passing on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at the age of 65 years at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born, the ninth of fourteen children, on May 18, 1956, to the late James L. and Cleta O. Roney.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Ellen "Faye" Schrack
Jul 31, 2021
Ellen "Faye" Schrack, age 72 passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on October 23, 1948 in Shawneetown, Illinois to John Tony Sr. and Margaret Louise (Waggner) Holbrook. On June 6, 1969 she was united in marriage to Ronald Joseph Schrack, he preceded her in death on April 10, 1991. She...
George Stanley
Jul 30, 2021
George V. Stanley age 81, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Tuesday, September 26, 1939, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Oliver and Ruby (Huffman) Stanley. George worked as a security guard for the Federal Reserve and retired after 40 years of service. He loved...
Danny Paul Dennis
Jul 30, 2021
Danny Paul Dennis of Arcadia, Missouri passed away July 30, 2021, at Parkland Medical Center at the age of 72 years. He was born January 22, 1949, the son of the late Robert E. Lee and Mary Elizabeth (Martin) Dennis. On June 22, 1971, he was united in marriage to Erma Charlene McMahon, and they enjoyed fifty years of marriage....
Jerry Lynn Bucy
Jul 29, 2021
Jerry Lynn Bucy age 70, of Park Hills, passed away at his residence, July 29, 2021. He was born December 2, 1950 in Cairo, IL to the late Luther and Rozella (Paliser) Maxwell. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 23 years where he retired. He then went on and worked with National Security Agency, as...
Ted Shipley
Jul 28, 2021
Ted Shipley, 58, of Park Hills, passed away July 28, 2021, at Mercy South in St. Louis. He was born July 19, 1963, in St. Louis, to the late Elmer Theodore Shipley and Linda Rae (Cole) Burrow. Ted is survived by one brother, Danny Shipley; niece, Danielle; cousin David Rodriguez; several other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and Ted’s furry companion,...
David Thomas Mayes
Jul 28, 2021
David Mayes, born January 15, 1939, a lifelong resident of Ironton, Missouri, passed away July 28, 2021, at the age of 82, surrounded by his family. David is survived by his wife, Joyce Mayes (née Chronister); and his children Nancy (Ronnie) LaChance and Jimmy (Michele) Mayes. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Brandi LaChance of Ironton, Brittany LaChance of...
