Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
David Bruce Likely Jr.
Apr 11, 2021
David Bruce Likely Jr. of Bonne Terre, Missouri (formerly of Ironton, Missouri) passed away on April 11, 2021 at the age of 49 years. David was born in Farmington, Missouri on July 7, 1971 to David Bruce and Carol (Keenan) Likely, Sr. David is survived by two daughters: Kassandra (Derek) Henson of Ironton, Missouri and Katlyn Renee Likely (fiancé Dylan...
Benjamin "Ben" Lee Montgomery
Apr 11, 2021
Benjamin “Ben” Lee Montgomery, 38, died April 11, 2021 at his residence in Bonne Terre. He was born on December 19, 1982 in Farmington to Charles and Elaine Montgomery. Ben loved baseball and was an avid Cardinals fan. Ben enjoyed camping, floating and spending time with his girls. On the weekends they made many memories playing outside together. He sincerely...
Traci Lynnette Smith
Apr 10, 2021
Traci L. (Tedder) Smith, age 48, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Crystal City. She was born on Sunday, August 13, 1972, in Potosi. She currently worked at Amazon in St. Peters. Traci enjoyed going to concerts, watching the Cowboy’s and Chief’s, playing bingo and video games. Her pride and joy were...
William Mitchell Ross
Apr 9, 2021
William Ross, 80, of Park Hills, passed away April 9, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born August 10, 1940, in Gumbo, to the late William Winford and Hilda Berniece (Mitchell) Ross. William was retired from Boeing and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills. He served his country proudly, in the United...
Diane Burr
Apr 9, 2021
Diane Marie (Politte) Burr, age 65, of Plainfield, Indiana formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021. She was born on January 6, 1956, to Robert “Bob” and Loretta (Timko) Politte.
Diane graduated from South East Missouri State University with a Degree in Elementary Education. She was a member of St. Susanna Catholic Church in Plainfield Indiana....
Gladys Carver
Apr 8, 2021
Gladys Lee (Bloom) Carver, age 81, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at St. Joe Manor with her daughter Lisa and hospice nurse Lauren by her side. Gladys was born on November 23, 1939, in Farmington to Elmer Eli and Inez Elizabeth (Sumpter) Bloom. Gladys enjoyed crocheting, working puzzle books, singing and playing the piano, which she...
Doris Marie Hull
Apr 8, 2021
From matriarch to guardian angel. Doris Marie Hull peacefully passed away at her residence on April 8, 2021 at the age of 89 surrounded by her loving family. Doris Marie Worden was born on November 5, 1931, in Yount, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Donald and Goldie (Winfield) Worden. On November 8, 1948 she was united...
Dale Gene Barnhouse
Apr 7, 2021
Dale Gene Barnhouse, of Doe Run, born July 8th, 1955, made his last cast on the morning of April 7th, 2021, at the age of 65. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Esta and Virginia Barnhouse and his brother, Norman Barnhouse.
Dale is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Patty Barnhouse; his daughters, Anita Brackett and...
Joan Helena Thompson
Apr 6, 2021
Joan Helena Thompson, age 72 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the Community Manor Care Center in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on January 12, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri to Eli Thorman and Hazel (McNail) Jowett. On July 25, 1964 in St. Louis she was united in marriage to Carl Wayne Thompson "Butch", he...
Eileen June Drey
Apr 6, 2021
Eileen June Drey, age 84, of French Village, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at her daughter’s residence. She was born on Wednesday, June 10, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Eileen was a master quilter and gardener. She loved all types of flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff Ivan and Lila (Arnold) Wallace; husband, James Drey;...
Marcia Lee Robinson
Apr 5, 2021
Marcia Lee Robinson, age 99, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at Presbyterian Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Friday, May 20, 1921, to Samuel Cupples and Sallie (McSpadden) Robinson. Marcia was a retired elementary school teacher with the St. Louis Public School District. She enjoyed sewing and was an avid reader. In addition to her...
Dearld Harmon
Apr 5, 2021
Dearld Harmon, 76, of Bonne Terre, passed away April 5, 2021, at Potosi Manor. He was born December 12, 1944, in Potosi, to the late Carson David and Beulah Dove (Allen) Harmon. He was a member of the Eastside Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sandra Sue (Barlow) Harmon; daughter, Sharon Harmon; siblings,...
Robert Weber
Apr 4, 2021
Robert L. Weber, 85, of Bonne Terre died on April 4, 2021. Mr. Weber was born in St. Louis, raised his children in Oakville and retired to Bonne Terre. He was a lifelong Cardinals fan, gardener and woodworker. He worked in printing shops in St. Louis including Concordia Publishing House and Universal Printing, among others. He enjoyed buying treasures at...
Donald Raymond Montgomery
Apr 3, 2021
Donald Ray Montgomery, age 84 passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on July 13, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri, son of Clifford Raymond and Maxine Louise (Melton) Montgomery. On July 26, 1957 in Seguin, Texas he was united in marriage to Theresa Mary McMahon, she survives at the home. Other...
Glenda Lee Byington
Apr 3, 2021
Glenda Lee Byington, age 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday April 3, 2021, at Camelot Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. Glenda was born to the late Dan and Lela (Pratte) Pettus in Bonne Terre, Missouri on February 10, 1930.
Glenda was a dedicated member of Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church and the Naomi Ruth Circle. She was an avid gardener,...
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.
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.
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
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
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...