Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Norman James Myracle
May 7, 2021
Norman James Myracle of Pilot Knob, Missouri passed away May 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 84 years old. Norman was born June 22, 1936 in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late James Monroe and Mary Lurene (Gault) Myracle. On August 6, 1969 he was united in marriage to Harriann Wiseman who survives....
Calvin Monroe "Peach" Burch
May 7, 2021
Calvin Monroe “Peach” Burch, 85, of Farmington, passed away May 7, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 5, 1936, in French Village, to the late George Wesley and Hazel Ilean (Waters) Burch. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bob and Bill Burch; brother in-law, Eddie Terry.
Calvin is survived by his...
Pam Long
May 6, 2021
Pam Long, 65, of Desloge, passed away May 6, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to Ronald and Barbara (Braning) Marler. Pam enjoyed flowers, shopping, her fur babies and most of all, her grandchildren. She never missed any of her grandkids sporting events. Pam was the secretary at North County Middle School...
Mike "Bluegill" Smith
May 5, 2021
Mike “Bluegill” Smith, 70, of Park Hills, passed away May 5, 2021, surrounded by friends and family members. He was born October 20, 1950, in St. Louis, to the late William Forrest and Dorothy Fern (Tripp) Smith. Mike loved to hunt, fish, camp and work in the garden. He could fix just about anything.
He was preceded in death...
Bob Ellis
May 5, 2021
Bob Ellis, 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 5, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born June 27, 1958, in Bonne Terre, to Robert Ellis and Ruth Ann (Level) McCarthy. Bob enjoyed gambling, pool, football, as well as wrestling, and spending time with his granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Don Marler
May 4, 2021
Donald L. Marler, age 86, of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at his residence. Don was born on Wednesday, November 21, 1934 in Desloge. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Festus and the local Boilermakers Union.
Don was preceded in death by his parents Austin and Pearl (LaChance) Marler.
Don was a loving husband...
Eleanor Pauline Trondle
May 3, 2021
Eleanor Pauline Trondle, age 96 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Stockhoff Memorial Care Center in Fredericktown. She was born on July 9, 1924 in Buckhorn, Missouri to Columbus and Minnie May (Combs) Darnell. On September 30, 1950 she was united in marriage to Martin Carl Trondle who precedes her in death. She is...
Carla Crocker
May 3, 2021
Carla Crocker, 42, of Park Hills, passed away May 3, 2021, at North Kansas City Medical Center in Kansas City Missouri. She was born September 11, 1978 in Farmington, to Mark Bailey and Mary Mason Bailey. Throughout her career, Carla served others with her generous heart. She was the past director for the SEMO Family Violence Council and Division of...
Hilda "Sharon" Anderson
May 1, 2021
Hilda Sharon Anderson of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away May 1, 2021 at Jefferson Mercy Hospital at the age of 77 years. She was born November 26, 1943 in Annapolis, Missouri the daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Alcorn) Miller. On February 4, 1995 she was united in marriage to Rev. Alvin E. Anderson who preceded her in death...
Bert Barbey
May 1, 2021
Bert Rowe Barbey, 83, of Valles Mines passed away May 1, 2021 at Southbrook Nursing Home. He was born July 20, 1937 in rural Bonne Terre to the late George and Helen (Rowe) Barbey.
Bert was preceded in death by his wife June (Cameron); his parents; brother, Francois (Jr.); and daughter-in-law, Deborah Barbey. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda...
Sondra Marie Rogers
Apr 30, 2021
Sondra Marie Rogers, age 54 of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Sheridan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Care Center in Sheridan, Arkansas. She was born on October 2, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri to Harold Sr. and Sandra (Gatlin) Swiney. In June 2008 she was united in marriage to Charles Allen Rogers, he survives in...
Phyllis Ann Lodholz
Apr 30, 2021
Phyllis Lodholz, 79, of Bonne Terre passed away April 30, 2021, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family. She was born, August 3, 1941, in rural St. Francois County. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bernice (Emily) Decker.
Phyllis was a retiree from the North County School District where she was a Secretary at...
Daniel Gale Hill
Apr 30, 2021
Daniel Gale Hill, age 80, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021, at National Health Care in Desloge. He was born on Sunday, December 1, 1940, in Bismarck. He worked as a maintenance mechanic with Pilot Knob Pellet Company. Daniel enjoyed singing, watching old westerns, fishing and watching the St. Louis Cardinal’s. He loved his family and his...
Lonny Joe Coffman
Apr 30, 2021
Lonny Joe Coffman, 70, of Farmington, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born November 23, 1950 in St. Francois County to Lindell and Fern Cross Coffman, and grew up in Cantwell, MO. Lonny was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Robert (Bob) Coffman and Denny Wayne Coffman
Lonny worked at...
Rev. Eddie Spain
Apr 29, 2021
Rev. Eddie Spain, age 73 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Evelyn's House Care Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on July 12, 1947 in Saco, Missouri to Otto and Gladys (Jordan) Spain. On May 20, 1995 in Fredericktown he was united in marriage to Ruby Faye Menley, she survives in Fredericktown. Other...
Helen Ann Henny
Apr 29, 2021
Helen Ann (Hester) Henny, age 95, of Farmington, passed away, Thursday April 29, 2021, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born on February 10. 1926, in Litchfield, IL. Helen was regularly active and loved to play tennis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John, and Hilda (Brown) Hester and her loving husband of 53 years John F....
Velma Perry
Apr 29, 2021
Velma Perry, 87, of Park Hills, passed away April 29, 2021, at Parkland South Health Center in Farmington. She was born December 30, 1933, in Iron Mountain, to the late John and Irene (Fortner) Cash. Velma was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge and enjoyed going to church when she was able. Her greatest joy of all,...
Madeline Ervin
Apr 29, 2021
Madeline Ervin, 82, of Desloge, passed away April 29, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She was born May 22, 1938, in St. Francois County. Madeline was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Rachel (Penrose) Coker and one son, Charles Lee Ervin. Madeline was a member of the Bismarck Ladies Auxiliary Post. She was a devoted wife,...
Violet Lucille Edwards
Apr 29, 2021
Violet Lucille (Campbell) Edwards, age 98, beloved wife of the late William W Edwards passed away April 29, 2021 at Dixon, MO. She is preceded in death by her parents Freeman and Lottie Campbell and also by 3 sisters and 5 brothers. Violet Lucille Edwards, daughter of the late Freeman and Lottie (Mayberry) Campbell, was born February 25, 1923 in...
Patricia Jean Richardson
Apr 28, 2021
On Wednesday April 28, 2021 Tricia Richardson, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 67. Tricia was born on January 16, 1954 to Olin and Hilda (Patt) Henson. She was married to Daniel Richardson for over 40 years. Together they raised Wade and Tanya (Allen) Teson.
Tricia loved the outdoors and had a passion for gardening,...

