Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Georgia Fern Boland

Georgia Fern Boland

May 31, 2021

Georgia Fern Boland, age 88 of Overland, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at the DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on January 26, 1933 in Hartshorn, Missouri, a daughter of George W. and Arvilla (Edgmond) Brown. On April 16, 1955 in Hernando, Mississippi she was united in marriage to Gerald Amos Boland, he preceded...

Geraldine Byington

Geraldine Byington

May 31, 2021

Geraldine Byington, 86, of Farmington passed away on May 31, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1934, in Lawrenceton, MO, to the late Leonard and Evelyn G. (Hall) Carron. She was a retired computer and technology teacher from Unitec Career Center and a Salem 4-H Club leader for years.  She loved taking care of her chickens, cooking, quilting, crafting,...

Karen Sue Thomlinson

Karen Sue Thomlinson

May 30, 2021

Karen Sue (McEntire) Thomlinson of Farmington, Missouri passed away May 30, 2021, at Parkland Health Center at the age of 63 years. She was born August 3, 1957, in Farmington, Missouri the daughter of Amuel Francis and Anne Wilma (Powell) McEntire. Karen is survived by her four children: Amy Graham and husband, Josh of Bismarck, Missouri, Jill DeNoyer of Herculaneum,...

Jean Ann Williams

Jean Ann Williams

May 28, 2021

     Jean Ann (Douglas) Williams, 74, of Farmington, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 28, 2021. She was born October 16, 1946 in Bonne Terre, to the late Homer and Norma Jean (Richardson) Douglas.  

     She attended the Farmington Presbyterian Church. She was an avid reader, loved ice cream, she was a loyal Cardinal fan, and very dedicated...

Ida Jo Whitaker

Ida Jo Whitaker

May 27, 2021

Ida Jo Whitaker age 79, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021, at her daughter’s residence in Herculaneum. She was born on Tuesday, October 28, 1941, in Zell to the late Lloyd and Mary (Campbell) Martin. She was a member of Bismarck Assembly of God.  Ida loved her church and family and enjoyed crocheting and working in her flower...

Laurence Nickolas Huff

Laurence Nickolas Huff

May 24, 2021

Laurence Nickolas Huff, age 86 passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on October 25, 1934 in Greenbrier, Missouri a son of Benjamin Nickolas and Ola Mae Huff. In 1977 in Illinois he was united in marriage to Betty Jean Porter, she preceded him in death on July 7, 2020. His...

Connie Cole

Connie Cole

May 24, 2021

Connie Sue Cole, 70, of Farmington passed away May 24, 2021. She was born February 12, 1951 in Kennett, MO to the late Samuel and Beulah (Crawford) Branch. Connie was a member of Abundant Life Family Church of Farmington. She was a very helpful person who cared for many in their time of need throughout the past several years.

In...

Glenda Mae Sappington

Glenda Mae Sappington

May 20, 2021

 

          Glenda Mae (Currington) Sappington, age 87 Pacific, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021.  She was born on Wednesday, August 02.1933 in Flat River.  She enjoyed going to the casino, fishing, shopping and loved watching all the Western movies.    

          She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Grace (Hackworth) Currington; her loving husband Vernon Sappington; daughter Janie...

Mikayla Jones

Mikayla Jones

May 20, 2021

 

        Mikayla Dillyn Jones, age 18, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021.   She was born on Friday, May 31, 2002, in Joplin, to Scott and Stacie (Stewart) Jones.

        Mikayla was a graduate of Central High School Class of “2020” where she was a straight “A” student. She enjoyed playing volleyball and track.  Mikayla loved listening to music, singing,...

Gerald Lee Bennett

Gerald Lee Bennett

May 19, 2021

Gerald Lee Bennett 'Jerry', age 85 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Ozark Manor Care Center in Fredericktown. He was born on April 3, 1936 in Fredericktown to Willard Lee and Reba Sara (Barber) Bennett. On January 18, 1958 in Tupelo, Mississippi he was united in marriage to Loa Kay Thomas, she preceded him...

Ardis Tingstrom

Ardis Tingstrom

May 16, 2021

          Ardis J. Tingstrom, 90, of Desloge, passed away May 16, 2021, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born January 12, 1931, in Bell, California, to the late Algot and Louise (Rettmann) Erickson.  Ardis was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills where she was part of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.  Ardis enjoyed delivering meals...

Richard Leon Vines

Richard Leon Vines

May 14, 2021

          Richard Leon Vines, 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Parkland Health Center.  He was born November 2, 1957 in St. Louis to Lans L. and Peggy (Barrett) Vines.  Richard was preceded in death by his Father Lans L. Vines Sr.; and brother, John T. Vines.

          Richard was a line supervisor for EBCO Productions in St....

William Shawn Wampler

William Shawn Wampler

May 13, 2021

William (Shawn) Wampler, age 52 passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on September 18, 1968 in Fredericktown to William Fred and Doris Jean (Hall) Wampler. On May 10, 1986 in Farmington, Missouri he was united in marriage to Victoria Marie Kennon, she survives at the home. Other survivors include his...

Jack Leon Hoelzer

Jack Leon Hoelzer

May 13, 2021

Jack Leon Hoelzer, 85, of Farmington passed away May 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1936 in St. Louis to the late John S. and Irene (Bleisch) Hoelzer. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army, and was a successful entrepreneur and master craftsman. He was a member of St. Luke’s United Church of...

William Allen Wheat Sr

William Allen Wheat Sr

May 13, 2021

William Allen Wheat Sr. of Ironton, Missouri passed away May 13, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 78 years. He was born March 13, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Erman and Viola (Cobb) Wheat. On April 26, 1997 he was united in marriage to Sandra Lee Prather who survives. William is also...

David Bradley Inman

David Bradley Inman

May 11, 2021

David Bradley Inman known to most as "Brad" passed away on May 11, 2021 at the age of 66 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 17, 1954 in Ironton, Missouri to the late Woodrow and Myrtle (Mayberry) Inman. On August 29, 1999 he was united in marriage to Donna (Chappell) Inman who survives and resides in their...

Walter Marion Kress

Walter Marion Kress

May 11, 2021

     Walter M. Kress, age 70 of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre Missouri. He was born on Saturday October 7, 1950 in York, Pennsylvania.

     Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Smith Kress and Gladys Pauline Frank; Sister, Shelia Jones, Shirley Homeyer and husband Albert; Brother, David Kress.

He...

Joyce Lee Reed

Joyce Lee Reed

May 11, 2021

Joyce Lee Reed of Belleview, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2021 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 76 years. She was born January 11, 1945 in Ester, Missouri to the late Harry E. Tessereau and Neva M. (Pipkin) Tessereau. On July 22, 2000 she was united in marriage to Gene F. Reed...

Robin Louise "Saam" Jackson

Robin Louise "Saam" Jackson

May 10, 2021

Robin “Saam” Jackson, age 64 of Farmington, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at her residence. She was born on Thursday October 18, 1956.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George Prater and Dorothy (Pullen) Tedder her daughter Traci Smith and brother Ricky.

She enjoyed spending time with her family she enjoyed making crafts and scrapbooking.

Robin is...

Daisy Corcoran

Daisy Corcoran

May 10, 2021

          Daisy Luetta Blackwell Corcoran, 77, of Park Hills, departed this life on May 10, 2021, having reached the age of 77 years and 21 days.  She was born April 19, 1944, in Bismarck to the late, Arthur Lloyd and Myrtle Grace (Crocker) Blackwell, who preceded her in death.

          On October 7, 1961, Daisy was united in marriage to the late...