Obituaries

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

Charles Hugh Elsea

Charles Hugh Elsea

Feb 18, 2021

Charles Hugh Elsea age 90 of Fredericktown, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on May 7, 1930 in Coulterville, Illinois to Rollie Monroe and Clara Lorain (Phelps) Elsea. On February 14, 1953 in Coulterville, Illinois, he was united in marriage to Dolores Annette Crownover who preceded him...

Joann "Patsy" Johnson

Joann "Patsy" Johnson

Feb 17, 2021

          Patsy Johnson, 79, of Farmington, passed away peacefully, February 17, 2021 at Southbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Farmington.  She was born January 6, 1942, in Bonne Terre, to the late Jesse and Stella (Corcoran) Johnson.  Patsy was a member of the Tabernacle Assembly of God in St. Louis, where she played the piano, organ and was the choir director...

Billie Jean Penberthy

Billie Jean Penberthy

Feb 17, 2021

          Billie Jean Penberthy, 90, passed away February 17, 2021, at her home surrounded by family and friends.  She was born December 20, 1930, in Frankclay, to the late Enell and Olga (Glore) House.  Billie Jean was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills where she was a PSR Teacher for the church.  She was also a member...

Joseph Eugene Sullivan

Joseph Eugene Sullivan

Feb 16, 2021

Joseph Eugene Sullivan passed away on February 16, 2021 at his residence in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 61 years. He was born May 4, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Eugene and Virginia (McCoughan) Sullivan. Joe was united in marriage to Abigail Sharlene (Harper) Sullivan who preceded him in death on December 6, 2017. Joe...

Donna Granda

Donna Granda

Feb 14, 2021

          Donna (Burgess) Granda, 64, of Park Hills, passed away February 14 2021, at St. Louis University Hospital.  She was born May 29, 1956, in East St. Louis, IL to the late James and Barbara Burgess.  She will be remembered by her interesting sense of humor, her loving laugh, and the lasting impact she had on her children and grandchildren.

          She...

James Michael Logan

James Michael Logan

Feb 13, 2021

James Michael Logan, known to most as Mike, passed away suddenly on February 13, 2021 at the age of 36 years. He was born March 8, 1984 in Farmington, Missouri. On February 13, 2010, he was united in marriage to Melissa Welch who survives and resides in DeSoto, Missouri. To this union was born a daughter, Lily Ann Logan, who...

Paul Gerdemann

Paul Gerdemann

Feb 13, 2021

Paul Edward Gerdemann, 94, of Farmington passed away suddenly on the evening of February 13, 2021. Paul was born July 18, 1926 in Warren County, Missouri, to Carl Edward Gerdemann and Cora Wessel Gerdemann. His early years were spent around the Gerdemann family store, run by his father and his uncle, Marion O. Gerdemann, near Pendleton in Warren County. When...

Essie Shoup

Essie Shoup

Feb 13, 2021

          Essie Shoup, 105, of Dacula GA, formerly of St. Louis, passed away February 13, 2021 at Hope Memory Care in Dacula.  She was born September 14, 1915 in Ellington, to the late Dea and Fannie (Helvey) Wells. 

          She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Phillip Shoup; siblings, Beulah Rhea, Harold Wells, June Swanson, Denver Wells, Jewelene...

Joann Marie Graham

Joann Marie Graham

Feb 12, 2021

          JoAnn Graham, age 77, of Farmington, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at Parkland Health Center.  She was born on June 21, 1943 to the late Russell and Carrie (Smith) Aldrich.  JoAnn along with her late husband Larry were former owners/operators of the Goose Creek Quick Shop in French Village.        

          JoAnn was preceded in death by her son, Wesley...

Wayne Ketcherside

Wayne Ketcherside

Feb 12, 2021

          Wayne Carl Ketcherside, age 63, of Desloge, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born on January 21, 1958, to the late Harold Clois and Leona (Lercher) Ketcherside. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one sister, Vicky Ketcherside.

           Wayne is survived by his son, Shawn (Sheri) Ketcherside;...

Odin Roy Francis King

Odin Roy Francis King

Feb 11, 2021

Odin Roy Francis King was born and passed away on Thursday, February, 11, 2021 at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He is survived by his mother – Christina Dawn King of Farmington, Missouri; sister – Aiyveh Montgomery and brother – Rholand Quinn also of Farmington; grandmother – Pam Shy of Potosi, Missouri; grandfather – Bobby King of...

Ricky Glen Peery

Ricky Glen Peery

Feb 11, 2021

            Ricky Glen Peery, age 62, of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis.  He was born on November 14, 1958, to the late Carl V. Peery and Deloris (Marion) Cowley. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cathy Peery; and brother, Doug Peery. He is survived by his sister, Tonja...

Glen Anne Ragsdale

Glen Anne Ragsdale

Feb 10, 2021

          Glen Anne Ragsdale, 67, of Bonne Terre, passed away February 10, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family and friends.  She was born September 23, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late William “Red” and Thelma (Hulsey) Basler.  She enjoyed fishing, floral arranging, baking and cooking.  Glen Anne was of Catholic faith and she loved helping the youth around her...

Carol Rose Radcliff

Carol Rose Radcliff

Feb 9, 2021

Carol Rose (Misuraca) Radcliff, 68, of Bonne Terre passed away at her residence on February 9, 2021. Carol was born January 10, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Joseph and Aleda (Fisher) Misuraca. Carol was the most loving mom and devoted her life to her family. She enjoyed the beach and soaking up the sun.

In addition to...

Darlene Larea Moore

Darlene Larea Moore

Feb 7, 2021

           Darlene Larea (Perry) Williams Moore, age 88, of Desloge, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson.  She was born on September 9, 1932, to the late Gilbert and Gladys Irene (Dixon) Perry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years Johnnie E. Williams and her husband of 13 years Kenneth...

James Campbell, Sr.

James Campbell, Sr.

Feb 7, 2021

     James William Campbell Sr, 79, of Bonne Terre passed away at his residence on February 7, 2021. James was born October 2, 1941 in Festus, Missouri.

     James was a maintenance technician with Alcoa manufacturing in St. Louis he retired 17 yrs, ago. He was a member of the Dogwood Chapel in Lake Timberline, the DeSoto Masonic Lodge # 119 and...

Joan Wood

Joan Wood

Feb 6, 2021

Joan Wood

     Joan (Russell) Wood, 82, of Farmington passed away on February 6, 2021. She was born April 23, 1938 in St. Louis, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Woodrow and Margaret Rebecca (Colley) Russell; husband Paul Eugene Wood, son Paul Daniel Wood; and a sister, Barbara Sullivan.

     Joan is survived by her six children...

Karen Declue

Karen Declue

Feb 3, 2021

          Karen Denise DeClue, age 51, of Desloge, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital with her husband and son by her side.  She was born on February 10, 1969, to the late Ned and Betty Swanguarim. She was employed by Handi-Craft with 32 years of dedicated service.  Karen loved spending time at the lake and riding side...

Charmaine Mcfarland

Charmaine Mcfarland

Feb 3, 2021

Charmaine McFarland, 87, of Farmington passed away February 3, 2021. She was born January 1, 1934 in Elvins, MO. Charmaine was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington, where she sang in the choir and was also a member of Women of Mary. She also enjoyed helping with the St. Joseph Food Pantry, cake decorating, working crossword...

Jerry Lynn Francis

Jerry Lynn Francis

Feb 1, 2021

Jerry Lynn Francis, age 77 of Fredericktown, Missouri went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Delmar Gardens Care Center in O'Fallon, Missouri. He was born on November 7, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Cecil Roosevelt and Fern Armentha (Link) Francis. He is survived by his three children – daughter...