Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Wilemma Seal
Jul 14, 2021
Wilemma E. Seal, 90, passed away July 14, 2021, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born May 9, 1931, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late William Fordyce and Marguerite Nameth. Wilemma worked for 25 years as an LPN at Parkland Health Center. She was also very involved with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary 5896.
She will be missed...
Samuel Alvin Hawkins
Jul 13, 2021
Samuel “Sam” Alvin Hawkins, age 85, of Potosi, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at National Health Care in Desloge. Samuel was born on Friday, May 29, 1936, in Bonne Terre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Virgie (Whitaker) Hawkins; brothers, Donald, Herbert Jr., Timothy, Kenny and Hershel Hawkins; sisters, Dorothy Casby, Loretta French and Ruth...
Helen Labonna Govreau
Jul 13, 2021
Helen Labonna (Thomas) Govreau, of Farmington, passed away July 13, 2021 at SouthBrook Nursing home. She was born November 11, 1930 in Flat River, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Elba (Hulsey) Thomas; loving husband Luther (Luke) Govreau; son, Todd Govreau; siblings, Darryl, Paul, Gary, Beulah, and Eula. Helen enjoyed her crafts, being a collector...
Lisa Elaine Soden
Jul 12, 2021
Lisa Elaine (Politte) Soden of French Village went to be with her Lord, Monday July 12, 2021. She was born and raised in Bonne Terre on June 29, 1965. Lisa was preceded by her father Leonard Walter Politte.
She is survived by her husband, Matthew Soden of French Village; daughter Kristina and husband James Lambert of DeSoto; son, Zachary Black...
Belinda Joyce Walbert
Jul 12, 2021
Belinda (BJ) Joyce Walbert of Gumbo (Park Hills) passed away July 12, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She was born June 7, 1966. Belinda started working for Franklin County in 1997 and had recently retired from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department after many dedicated years of service. She was incredibly protective of others and was the long-time honorary...
Zach Twomey
Jul 9, 2021
Zachary Seth Twomey, 31, of Bonne Terre, suddenly passed away July 9, 2021. He was born November 7, 1989 in Santa Ana, California. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Shirley Thorne, Opal Twomey, and Henry Edward Twomey Sr.; two aunts, Clara Mae Twomey and Barbara Jean Harrington; uncle, Larry Boekemier.
Zach had a passion for helping people...
Katheryn "Kathy" Louise Marler
Jul 8, 2021
On Thursday July 8, 2021 Kathy Marler, loving partner, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 64. Kathy was born on October 11, 1956 to Austin McClain and Mary Reinbold. Kathy was with her devoted partner Billy England for over 40 years. Kathy loved the outdoors and had a passion for good old Rock ‘n’ Roll music, she...
Andrew Thurman
Jul 7, 2021
Andrew “Andy” Thurman formerly of Farmington, MO passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Fredericktown, MO on July 7, 2021, at the age of 32. He was born December 13, 1988 in Farmington, MO. Andy was an answer to his parents’ prayer and was joyously adopted by Lee and Cindi Thurman at the age of 3 months.
He was preceded...
Linda Caroline Dunleavy
Jul 6, 2021
Linda Caroline Dunleavy of Ironton, MO passed away on July 6, 2021, at the age of 76 years. She was born on February 12, 1945, to the late William Adolph and Julia Augusta (Layton) Goetz. From 1964-1971, she was united in marriage to Sherman Twomey. On September 28, 1973, she was united in marriage to Patrick Allan Dunleavy who preceded...
Joseph Theodore Plouder
Jul 4, 2021
Joseph Theodore Plouder, age 61 passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his home in Marquand, Missouri. He was born on November 16, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri to James and Ottilia Plouder. He had married Cathy Johnston, she preceded him in death in 2007. His parents also precede him. Those surviving include: his significant other – Bonny Frances...
Glenn "Randy" Sutton
Jul 4, 2021
Glenn Randall Sutton, known to everyone as "Randy" passed away July 4, 2021, at St, Claire Hospital in Fenton, Missouri at the age of 42 years. He was born May 18, 1979, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri the son of Charles R. Sutton and the late Karion Sue (Hamilton) Sutton. Randy was a very gifted and talented soul. He did not...
Larna V Huff
Jul 4, 2021
Larna Huff, 92, of Desloge passed away on July 4, 2021 at NHC Desloge. She was born September 28, 1928 in Courtois, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Bessie (Hutchings) Jarvis, her loving husband Leroy Huff, daughter in law Sharon Huff, one grandson, one granddaughter, and two brothers and one sister.
Larna is survived by...
Pat Skaggs
Jul 3, 2021
Rastus “Pat” Lee Skaggs, 80, of Bismarck, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. Pat was born on Tuesday, April 29, 1941, in Fountain Farm. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired after 33 years with Ford Motor Company. Pat enjoyed bowling, wood-working, collecting old coins, traveling and camping. ...
Mary Ann Knight
Jul 3, 2021
Mary Ann (Akers) Knight, age 87, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at The Baptist Home in Ironton, Missouri. Mary Ann was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 11, 1933. Her parents, Jesse Robert Akers and Carrie Ethel (Compton) Akers welcomed their third child but always said she was a surprise, arriving 12 years after her sister Mavis, and 14...
Vannah Rose Carol Horn
Jul 1, 2021
Baby Vannah Rose Carol Horn, beloved first daughter of Makayla Ferguson and David Horn, of Farmington was born asleep in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Parkland Hospital.
Baby Vannah is survived by her parents; grandparents, Keshia Ferguson, Alan and Amanda Horn. Many aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive.
A Memorial Visitation will be held Monday,...
Kathy Jean Robbins
Jun 30, 2021
To view video click on tribute wall Kathy Jean Robbins, age 67 passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her home near Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on April 17, 1954 in Fredericktown to Bernard Ledon and Mary Louise (Kinney) Tinsley. On March 4,1972 in Fredericktown she was united in marriage to Terry Anthony Robbins who survives at the...
Anna Jill Kemp
Jun 30, 2021
To view video click on tribute wall Anna "Jill" Kemp age 66 passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on July 19, 1954 in Merrill, Wisconsin to Ewald John and Alcy Wanda (Muse) Winkelman. She is survived by two sons – Shane Kemp and wife Shannon of Fredericktown and Chad Kemp...
Marvin Bess
Jun 30, 2021
Marvin Floyd Bess also known by “Whitey” and “Guinea”, age 86, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. Marvin was born on Wednesday, August 1, 1934 in Bonne Terre. Marvin worked at Meramec Mines and then retired from Chrysler as a robot repairman. He was of Baptist faith and proudly served...
Charles "Raymond" Jones
Jun 29, 2021
Raymond Jones, 93, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 29, 2021, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. He was born December 10, 1927, in Bonne Terre, to the late Roy Joseph and Clara Mary (Boyer) Jones. Raymond was of Catholic faith and worked over 40+ years as a structural engineer. He enjoyed doing genealogy for the last 30 years. ...
Mickey "Cowboy" Rawlins
Jun 28, 2021
Mickey “Cowboy” Rawlins, 71, of Park Hills, passed away June 28, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born January 30, 1950, in Montgomery County, to the late Edmond and Katherine (Penderdraft) Rawlins. Cowboy enjoyed restoring old cars (especially Fords), listening to country music, making jewelry and lamps. He was described as having handy hands.
He was...
