Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Marianna Smith
Dec 9, 2020
Marianna Smith, 93, of Ozark, formerly of Desloge, passed away peacefully December 9, 2020, at The Baptist Home in Ozark. She was born January 3, 1927, in Desloge, to the late Bert and Mary Alma (Hurt) Williams. Marianna was a member or the Cantwell Baptist Church in Desloge.
She was preceded in death by her parents and loving husband of...
Bill Hagerman
Dec 9, 2020
William (Bill) Benjamin Hagerman, born Jun 16, 1954, died Dec 9, 2020 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington.
Bill is survived by his wife, Anita (Hulsey) Hagerman; mother, Mary (Dettmann) Hagerman; sister, Ginnie (Steve) Land-John, both of Council Bluffs, IA; daughter, Megan Hagerman of Phoenix, AZ; son Ian (Haley) Hagerman of Nolensville, TN; stepsons, Ben (Ashley) Gibson of Desloge, MO, Kyle...
James Wayne Williams
Dec 8, 2020
James Wayne Williams, 81, of Farmington, formerly of Doe Run, passed away December 8, 2020, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, MO, of complications due to Covid and Parkinson’s Disease.
Jim was born April 8, 1939, in Doe Run, Missouri, to the late Ted and Mazie (Triplett) Williams. He was married to his former wife, Patricia (Green) Williams, on June...
Russell William Burkhalter
Dec 7, 2020
Russell William Burkhalter of Ironton, MO passed away at his residence on December 7, 2020 at the age of 70 years. He was born on December 17, 1949 the son of the late Edwin and Eleanor (Buchanan) Burkhalter. Russell is survived by two sisters: Charlene Pettit of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and Blanche Million of Clorinda, Iowa; two nephews that...
Joe Skaggs
Dec 7, 2020
Gunnery Sergeant Joseph F. Skaggs, 84, of Desloge, passed away December 7, 2020, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born April 24, 1936 in Illinois, to the late Paul and Alma Gertrude (Stapleton) Skaggs. Joe served his country in the United States Marine Corp., where he later retired.
Joe was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara...
Bonnie Bowen
Dec 5, 2020
Bonita “Bonnie” Bowen, age 80, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born on April, 3, 1940, in Effingham, Illinois. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Farmington and was a dedicated employee to the Farmington R7 School District for 35 years as a secretary. Bonnie enjoyed working...
Nettie Elizabeth Fox
Dec 5, 2020
Nettie Fox age 79, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born on Wednesday, October 29, 1941 in Redford. Nettie was of Baptist faith and volunteered at the Park Hills Senior Center for several years. She enjoyed word search puzzles and spending time with her family and friends.
She was...
Tom Bowyer
Dec 5, 2020
Elmer “Tom” Thomas Bowyer, age 66, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Missouri Baptist Hospital. He was born on July 20, 1954, in Farmington to the late Henry and Rosetta (Hammond) Bowyer. Tom proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from Mineral Area College as a maintenance supervisor. He enjoyed spending...
Mike King
Dec 5, 2020
Mike King, age 66, of Valle Mines, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 6, 1954, in Birney to the late Merle and Hazel (Ruble) King. Mike worked as a truck driver hauling concrete and was a member of Teamsters Local 682. He attended Happy Grove Church of...
Dennis Charles Toenjes
Dec 3, 2020
Dennis Charles Toenjes, Sr., 73, of French Village, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at his residence. Dennis was born April 10, 1947, to the late Robert and Helen (Hetzel) Toenjes in Red Bud, Illinois. Dennis loved to learn about history and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He proudly served our country in The United States Marine Corps.
Dennis is survived...
Donald Portell
Dec 3, 2020
Donald Portell, 87, of Park Hills, passed away December 3, 2020, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born July 9, 1933, in Potosi, to the late Charles Homer and Marie (Husk) Portell. Donald was a Christian raised Catholic and had accepted Jesus as his Savior, and therefore, we have comfort knowing that he is in Heaven with...
Paul Darrel Wallace
Nov 27, 2020
Paul Darrel Wallace
Paul Darrel Wallace “Darrel” 84, of Bonne Terre passed away November 27, 2020 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He was born October 25, 1936 in Mill Spring, MO. Darrel was a carpenter by trade. He worked many years for Fischer & Frichtel Homes. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge in Piedmont MO. His...
Gladys Arlene Wilkerson
Nov 26, 2020
Gladys Arlene Wilkerson of Ironton, Missouri passed away November 26, 2020 at The Baptist Home at the age of 88 years. She was born February 2, 1932, the daughter of the late Sam and Minnie Lee (Briggs) Crook. On August 26, 1947 she was united in marriage to Harold Wilkerson. They were married for sixty-five years before he preceded her...
George Simmons
Nov 26, 2020
George Simmons, 58, of Desloge, passed away November 26, 2020 at his residence in Desloge. He was born August 11, 1962, in Bonne Terre, to the late Richard Leon Simmons and Janet (Hoff) Skaggs. George enjoyed fishing and hunting anything to do with the outdoors.
George was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother John Simmons.
George is...
Donald "Tank" Ray Sutton, Sr.
Nov 25, 2020
Don “Tank” Sutton, 67, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 25, 2020, at Mercy South in St. Louis. He was born July 25, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late Clinton Charles and Edna Aileen (Dillard) Sutton, Sr. Don is a member of the First Church of God in Gumbo and he drove a truck which warrants his nickname as...
Lorraine Halverson
Nov 25, 2020
Lorraine Halverson of Bonne Terre, passed away November 25, 2020 at Camelot Nursing Home in Farmington. She was born April 28, 1928, in McIntosh, South Dakota, to the late Wilhelm and Anna (Johnson) Peterson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Clayton Wolff; daughter, Idele Wolff; brother, Oral Peterson, and sister, Martha Jakes.
Lorraine is survived by her...
Paul Norman Anderson
Nov 25, 2020
Paul Norman Anderson of Pilot Knob, Missouri, passed away on November 25, 2020 at the age of 94 years. He was born on June 3, 1926 in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late Raymond Powell and Myrtle Mae (Ashlock) Anderson. On October 22, 1948 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Elizabeth Siebert who preceded him in death on...
Lily Aldina (Lashley) Price
Nov 25, 2020
Lily Aldina Price of Ironton, Missouri passed away November 25, 2020 in Park Hills, Missouri at the age of 89 years. She was born August 31, 1931 in Des Arc, Missouri the daughter of the late Arthur Raymond and Nancy Ann (Rich) Lashley. On February 25, 1950 she was united in marriage to Charles Raymond Price who preceded her in...
Randy Dale Hovis
Nov 24, 2020
Randy Dale Hovis, age 58 passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home in Farmington, Missouri. He was born on January 4, 1962 in Fredericktown, Missouri a son of Preston Alexander and Nancy Marie (Inman) Hovis. He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law – Rachel & Rob Nash of Farmington; one brother – Carl Hovis of Fredericktown;...
Nedra Gilliland
Nov 24, 2020
Nedra (Bowen) Gilliland, 81, of Desloge, departed this life November 24, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born March 3, 1939, in St. Francois County to the late Everett and Alice (McCrorey) Bowen. Nedra was a faithful member of the Parkview Freewill Baptist Church in Desloge for many years and gave her heart to the Lord at...
