Obituaries

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

Nelldina Marie Laxton

Nelldina Marie Laxton

Apr 3, 2021

Nelldina Marie Laxton of Pilot Knob, Missouri (formerly of Gravette, Arkansas) went home to be with her Lord on April 3, 2021 at the age of 60 years. Nelldina was born in Neosho, Missouri on April 24, 1960 to Gary Leroy Allen and the late Bonnie Anita (Goodman) Forrest. Nelldina is survived by her two daughters: Jessica Laxton (Jeremy) of...

Ellison Abney, Jr.

Ellison Abney, Jr.

Apr 2, 2021

     Ellison Louis Abney, Jr., age 77, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre.  He was born on Wednesday, October 6, 1943, in Huzzah, Missouri.  Ellison owned and operated Abney Concrete Finishing for over 40 years.  He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and Fraternal Order of Eagles in both...

Jimmy Christopher Sr.

Jimmy Christopher Sr.

Apr 2, 2021

            Jimmy Dale Christopher Sr, age 77, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on October 15, 1943, to the late George W. and Ruth M. (Mallow) Christopher.        

            Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Robyn Christopher; great-grandchildren, Owen Walker and Emma Clippard; brother, Ernest Christopher; and sister, Georgia Whitebread.

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Barbara June Wright

Barbara June Wright

Mar 29, 2021

Barbara June Wright, age 77 of Crystal City, Missouri passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at the Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri. She was born on July 8, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri a daughter of Blanche Ulrich. On July 15, 1963 in St. Louis she was united in marriage to Willard Marion Wright who survives at the...

Debbie Snider

Debbie Snider

Mar 29, 2021

          Debbie Snider, 68, of Terre Du Lac, passed away March 29, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born April 5, 1952, in Ramsey, IL to the late Robert and Irene (Leigh) Hunt.  She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Bonne Terre. 

          She was preceded in death by her parents; and first...

Helen Mund

Helen Mund

Mar 28, 2021

Helen Marie Mund, 74, of Farmington passed away March 28, 2021 at Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born March 29, 1946 in Farmington. Helen proudly served her country in the United States Air Force and then in the Reserves. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington.

She was preceded in death by her...

Donald Joseph Henningfeld Sr.

Donald Joseph Henningfeld Sr.

Mar 27, 2021

Donald Joseph Henningfeld Sr., age 79 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021. He was born on March 24, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Fred Charles and Loretta (Butler) Henningfeld. On January 19, 1962 in St. Louis he was united in marriage to Wanda Mae Pickering, she preceded him in death on November 21,...

Jose "Frank" Ramirez

Jose "Frank" Ramirez

Mar 27, 2021

Jose Francisco “Frank” Ramirez, 76, of Farmington passed away March 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1944 in Puerto Rico to the late Thomas Ramirez and Olga Barreto Serano.  

Frank proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was an active member with the VFW Post #5741 in Leadington, where he was Chairman...

Charles "Vern" Hamilton

Charles "Vern" Hamilton

Mar 27, 2021

Charles Laverne Hamilton, known to most as "Vern" passed away on March 27, 2021 at Jefferson Mercy Hospital at the age of 78 years. He was born April 30, 1942 in Annapolis, Missouri the son of the late Dallas and Nellie (Jones) Hamilton. On April 29, 1977 he was united in marriage to Judith Ann Harmon who preceded him in...

Dennis Self

Dennis Self

Mar 27, 2021

Dennis William Self, 72, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 27, 2021. He was born September 25, 1948 in Festus, to the late William and Mary (Ruff) Self. Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Dennis was a member of the Dogwood Chapel Church of Bonne Terre. He retired from the Festus Police Department   with 22 years...

Ray Sashankar Jr.

Ray Sashankar Jr.

Mar 26, 2021

     Ray Sashankar, Jr., age, 40, of Bonne Terre, formerly of Cahokia, IL. passed away Friday, March 26, 2021.  He was born on Thursday, September 18, 1980, in Centreville, IL. Ray was a self-employed carpenter.  He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and was a stock market enthusiast.  He had a passion for music and reading, but most of all he loved...

Donna Marie Hager

Donna Marie Hager

Mar 26, 2021

          Donna Marie (Wilfong) Hager, age, 76, of Farmington, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on Thursday, June 8, 1944, in Bonne Terre to the late Sylvester E. and Irene M. (Kalal) Wilfong. 

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John A. Hager...

James Wallace Gray

James Wallace Gray

Mar 26, 2021

           James Wallace “Wally” Gray, 82, of Farmington, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on Thursday, February 9, 1939, in Manilla, Arkansas to the late Jewell and Belle (Lawson) Gray.  Wally was a member of Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church in Park Hills and the United Auto Workers Union.  After...

Christopher Neal Hahn

Christopher Neal Hahn

Mar 26, 2021

Christopher Neal Hahn, 66, of Bonne Terre passed away March 26, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Bonne Terre, January 24,1955, to William Hahn and Betty Gremminger.

Christopher was a member of the Carpenter’s Union for over 30 years. He was an avid hunter. One of his favorite hobbies was reloading ammunition at " The Barn".

He was...

James Harold Dean Sr

James Harold Dean Sr

Mar 25, 2021

James Harold Dean Sr., age 76, of Park Hills, passed away at his residence surrounded by loved ones on March 25, 2021. James was born October 11, 1944 in Mineral Point, Missouri. James was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lena Dean, Charles Dean, Ralph Dean, Mary Carvey, Carl Dean, Shirley Boyd and Elnora Robertson. James is survived...

Barbara June Windle

Barbara June Windle

Mar 25, 2021

Barbara June Windle of Arcadia, Missouri passed away at her home on March 25, 2021 at the age of 65 years. She was born on June 8, 1955 in Qulin, Missouri the daughter of the late Edgar and Marie (Mathewis) Clifton. On July 9, 1971 she was united to Larry Windle who preceded her in death on November 29, 2014....

Robert Glennon Conway

Robert Glennon Conway

Mar 25, 2021

Robert Glennon Conway, of Farmington, Missouri passed away March 25, 2021 complete obit to be posted soon.

Robert G. Conway

Robert G. Conway

Mar 25, 2021

Robert Glennon Conway, 85, of Farmington, passed away March 25, 2021. He was born December 17, 1935 in St. Peters, MO. Robert served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and enjoyed golfing, fishing, watching the Andy Griffith show, as well as his favorite meal of biscuits and gravy.

He was preceded in death by his...

Linda Mae Meyer

Linda Mae Meyer

Mar 24, 2021

Linda Mae Meyer " Grandma Linda", of Ellington, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home in Ellington at the age of 72. She was born on November 5, 1948 in Redford, Missouri, a daughter of John Henry and Tene Lore "Toots" (Pogue) Amsden. On June 6, 1970 in St. Louis, Missouri she was united in marriage...

Nickie Richards

Nickie Richards

Mar 24, 2021

          Nicholas “Nickie” Richards, 59, passed away March 24, 2021, at A Reliable Home Care in Desloge. He was of the Catholic faith. He was born December 17, 1961, in St. Louis.  Nickie was an avid watcher of The Price Is Right game show. He also enjoyed going to Greater Heights Adult Health Day Care.

          He was preceded in death by...