Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
James Edward Cowsert
Mar 9, 2021
James Edward Cowsert, known to most as "Ed", passed away March 9, 2021 at the age of 74 years. He was born on August 18, 1946 in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late Cecil and Dorothy (McDonald) Cowsert. Ed is survived by his wife Sue Cowsert of Pilot Knob, Missouri. One daughter Debbie Reynolds and husband, Mark of Ironton,...
Roy Davis
Mar 8, 2021
Roy G. Davis, 71, of Farmington passed away March 8, 2021. He was born May 31, 1949 in Oxley, MO. Roy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time and was also a member of the Farmington VFW 5896 and the 67 Gun Club.
He was preceded in death...
Bob Bloom
Mar 8, 2021
Robert “Bob” Bloom, 67, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 8, 2021, due to complications of Covid 19. He was born July 24, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to Elmer and Inez Elizabeth (Sumper) Bloom. Bob was a member of Esther United Methodist Church in Park Hills and the Machinist Union, a former firefighter for Bonne Terre and Desloge. He...
Carl Aland Joyce
Mar 8, 2021
Carl Aland Joyce, 55, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 8, 2021 at his home. He was born September 3, 1965 in Festus, to James and Sandra (Jackson) Joyce. Carl graduated from North County Class of 1983. Carl was a Class A retired machinist and had many interests and loved Astronomy, Science, Robotics, Space Exploration, RC Planes, Motorcycles, Dirt bikes,...
Theresa Cecelia Coleman
Mar 6, 2021
Theresa Cecelia Coleman, age 88, of St. Louis, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Beauvais Manor Healthcare. She was born on October 22, 1932, to the late Antoin and Gertrude Agnes (Pratt) Coleman. Theresa loved collecting dolls, crafts, and telling jokes she was the most amazing story teller. She was a great musician and played many different instruments and...
William "Bill" Ray Dickerson
Mar 5, 2021
Bill Dickerson, 65, of Desloge, passed away March 5, 2021, at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. He was born June 18, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to the late Dwayne Ray and Irma Lee (Simpson) Dickerson. Bill was an active member of the Mineral Area Community Elks Lodge 2583 and loved spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in...
Henry Bomar, Jr.
Mar 5, 2021
Henry German Bomar, Jr., 84, of Farmington, MO passed away March 5, 2021 at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. He was born January 30, 1937 in Steele, MO to the late Henry and Mary (Holbert) Bomar, Sr. Henry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a member of the VFW and AMVETS.
In addition to...
Thomas Charles Boone Jr.
Mar 4, 2021
Thomas Charles Boone Jr., age 45 passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on July 23, 1975 in Connersville, Indiana, a son of Thomas Charles Sr. and Repsi Rhea (Jerril) Boone. On June 1, 2014 in Fredericktown he was united in marriage to Ashley Nicole Dill, she survives at the home....
Ruth Marie Edgar
Mar 4, 2021
Ruth Marie (Scott) Edgar, 92, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 4, 2021. She was born July 7, 1928 in Leadwood, to the late Cecil Eugene and Rosa Eleanor (Kay) Scott.
Ruth was an active member of the Bonne Terre First Baptist Church for over 70 years, where she taught Sunday school for over 25 years. She was involved with...
Brenda Kay Heady-Maynor
Mar 1, 2021
Brenda Kay Heady-Maynor, age 63, of Fredericktown, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown. She was born on April 3, 1957 in Hillsboro, Illinois to Harold Dean & Shirley Irene (Wall) Heady. Her parents and one brother, Charles Heady precede her in death. She is survived by one son: Bradley Maynor and...
Rose Marie Smith
Mar 1, 2021
Rose Marie Smith, 90, of Farmington passed away March 1, 2021 at NHC Healthcare in Maryland Heights, MO. She was born May 20, 1930 in Ste. Genevieve to the late Albert and Olive (Thuillier) Klein. Rose Marie married the love of her life, Joseph Smith January 1954. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington, where...
Kim Walcott
Mar 1, 2021
Kim Elaine Walcott, age 62, of Lake Timberline, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at her residence. She was born July 7, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri. Kim loved playing Bingo.
Kim is survived by her husband of 44 years, Donald L. Walcott; mother, Patricia and stepfather, Dennis Loraine; two daughters, Donyel Burns and Jamie (Timothy) Wadlow; four grandchildren, Andrew...
Retha Kay Lofgren
Feb 28, 2021
Retha Kay Lofgren BONNE TERRE – Retha Kay Lofgren passed away in her home on Sunday evening, February 28, with her sons, Shawn Leonn Lofgren (Bonne Terre), and Kelly Bruce Lofgren (Mason, Ohio), at her side. Kay was 85 years old, and she moved on due to stroke complications. Her father, Fred Alva Edmonds, and her mother, Myrtle Lou Edmonds...
Bob Pate
Feb 27, 2021
Robert “Bob” Joe Pate, 83, of Farmington, passed away February 27, 2021, at his residence. He was born September 1, 1937 in Bertrand. Bob was a business owner and operator of Bob’s Derby-APCO Service Station in Farmington for over 30 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gregory and Ersie (Stopher)...
Daniel Farrell Pettus
Feb 25, 2021
Daniel Pettus, 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away February 25, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born August 17, 1932, in Bonne Terre, to the late Dan and Lela (Pratte) Pettus. Daniel served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of the Cantwell Baptist Church.
He...
Paula Pace
Feb 25, 2021
Dorothy “Paula” (nee Pratt) Pace, age 72, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church passed on Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was born January 16,1949, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Charles Joseph and Mary Ellen (Politte) Pratt. Paula was a devote active member of St. Joseph Catholic church. She loved spending time with her family...
Peggy Jean Long
Feb 24, 2021
Peggy Jean Long of Ironton, Missouri passed away at her residence with her family surrounding her on February 24, 2021, at the age of 87 years. She was born on May 1, 1933, in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of the late Harrison and Nada (Counts) Sweeney. On December 18, 1957 she was united in marriage to Harry Lee Long who...
John "Jack" Dugan
Feb 21, 2021
John Gerard “Jack” Dugan, 93, of Farmington passed away February 21, 2021 at Farmington Presbyterian Manor. He was born January 6, 1928 in Charleston, MO to the late Henry and Clara (Robinson) Dugan. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Jack enjoyed music, computer gaming, camping and fishing.
Jack is survived by his wife, Mary Helen (Prokopf)...
Stanley Glennon Besher
Feb 20, 2021
Stanley Glennon Besher, age 79 of Marquand, Missouri passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Woodland Hills Care Center in Marble Hill, Missouri. He was born on August 26, 1941 in Marquand to Charles William and Amy Lillian (Call) Besher. On October 19, 1963 in Marble Hill he was united in marriage to Wilma Jean Wagner, she survives...
Hildon Winebarger
Feb 20, 2021
C. Hildon Winebarger, age 90, of Ste. Genevieve County, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. Hildon was born on November 24, 1930, in Avon, Missouri to the late Claude T. and Lottie Bell (Merritt) Winebarger. In addition to his parents, Hildon was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Joyce (Leonard) Winebarger who...
