Obituaries

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

Lloyd Stephen Kleindienst

Lloyd Stephen Kleindienst

Jan 5, 2021

Lloyd Stephen Kleindienst, age 69, of Bonne Terre, passed away at Parkland Hospital in Farmington on January 5, 2021. Lloyd was born February 8, 1951 in Herman, Missouri to the late Andrew and Julia (Ellis) Kleindienst. Lloyd enjoyed selling and tinkering with old cars.

In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Kleindienst.

Lloyd...

Betty Cramp

Betty Cramp

Jan 5, 2021

Betty Lee (Wilson) Cramp, age 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away at Parkland Health Center in Farmington on January 5, 2021. Betty was born August 12, 1929 to the late August J. and Golda I. (Ray) Wilson in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Betty was a member of First Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded...

Robert Earl Fulton Jr.

Robert Earl Fulton Jr.

Jan 4, 2021

Robert E. Fulton Jr. of Ironton, MO passed away January 4, 2021. Robert was born in Danville, Illinois on March 1, 1943 a son of the late Robert and Pauline (Martin) Fulton. Robert was united in marriage to Rose (Vandenberg) Fulton on February 10, 1968 and to this union three children were born. Jennifer Anderson and husband Steve of Keizer,...

Bonnie Barron

Bonnie Barron

Jan 3, 2021

Bonnie L. (Cash) Barron, age 73, of Bonne Terre, passed away at her residence on January 3, 2021. Bonnie was born August 30, 1947 to the late Lexie and Louise Mae (Koester) Cash in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Bonnie was a member of Immaculate Conception in Park Hills.

In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her two...

Sandra Lynn Jaroszewski

Sandra Lynn Jaroszewski

Jan 2, 2021

Sandra Lynn Jaroszewski, age 58 of Marquand, Missouri passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Southbrook Nursing Center in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on February 23, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of William Edward and Mary Lou (Kozinski) Jaroszewski. She is survived by one son – Steven (Kassie) Jaroszewski of Fredericktown, Missouri; her mother – Mary Jaroszewski...

Ruth Naomi Basler

Ruth Naomi Basler

Jan 2, 2021

Ruth Naomi Basler, 83, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 2, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born April 1, 1937 in French Village to the late Louis C. and Mildred L. (Graves) Miller. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Clifford Paul Miller.

Ruth was a member of the Ste. Anne Catholic Church. She was...

Glenwood Radford

Glenwood Radford

Jan 1, 2021

Glenwood “Greenwood” Benjamin Radford, age 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born on August 12, 1941, in Bonne Terre to the late Joseph William and Hazel Irene Leftridge-Radford.  Glen worked as a dock hand and was a member of Teamsters Local Union #600.

In addition to his...

Pearlene B. Cox

Pearlene B. Cox

Dec 31, 2020

Pearlene B. Cox, age 89 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on December 17, 1932, a daughter of William and Pearl Alice (Thornton) Lee. She was married to Donald Cox who preceded her in death in 1985. Besides her husband, she is preceded by her parents,...

Edsel Odell Savage

Edsel Odell Savage

Dec 31, 2020

Edsel Odell Savage of Ironton, Missouri passed away December 31, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 16, 1941 in Hogan, Missouri the son of the late Carl Odell and Mabel (Brawley) Savage. Edsel is survived by his wife Reba Gaye Hamilton, who he married on December 20, 1980. He is survived by his...

Sonny Wells

Sonny Wells

Dec 30, 2020

Norvel A. “Sonny” Wells Jr., age 71, of Farmington, passed away on December 30, 2020,  at Mercy Jefferson Hospital from Covid-19.  He was born November 26, 1949 in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late Norvel A. Wells Sr. and Lola (Taylor) Wells. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Wells Reiner. Sonny was a 30 year retiree...

Mary Lou Hanger

Mary Lou Hanger

Dec 30, 2020

Mary Lou Hanger

Mary Lou Hanger age 88, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, surrounded by family.  She was born Thursday, May 05, 1932 in Oats, MO. Mary Lou was a proud member of the Farmington First Baptist Church.  She enjoyed singing in the church choir and sewing. Mary Lou volunteered with her husband at the Farmington Ministerial...

Gilbert Peter Ries

Gilbert Peter Ries

Dec 29, 2020

Gilbert Peter Ries of Lesterville, Missouri passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born May 23, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Nicholas and Gertrude (Christmann) Ries. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Ries and his daughter, Kathy Ries and his brother,...

Carol Lay

Carol Lay

Dec 29, 2020

Carol Lay, 72, of Bonne Terre, passed away, December 29, 2020 at Mercy Jefferson in Festus.  She was born October 10, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late Henry and Virginia (Pinkston) Rosener.  She was a member of the St. Joseph Church in Bonne Terre. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John C. Lay and three...

Grace Elaine Degonia

Grace Elaine Degonia

Dec 28, 2020

Grace Elaine DeGonia, age 66, of Bonne Terre passed away December 28, 2020, at her residence. She was born October 8, 1954, in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Grace was a member of Assembly of God Church in Boss, Missouri.

Grace was preceded in death by her father, Earl Sumpter; mother, Mary (Meade) Sellers; son, James “Baby Jimmy” Martin, Jr.; brother, Lindell...

Ronald Jinkerson

Ronald Jinkerson

Dec 28, 2020

Ronald Jinkerson, 77, of Mentor, Ohio, formerly of Desloge, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, at Tripoint Medical Center in Mentor, Ohio as a result of Covid 19.   He was born on Monday, August 9, 1943, in Bonne Terre to the late Hershel and Eileen (Brown) Jinkerson.

Ron graduated from Flat River High School in 1964. He served his country...

Cody Smith

Cody Smith

Dec 27, 2020

          Cody Phillip Smith, age 25, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020.  He was born on July 10, 1995, in Crystal City, Missouri. Cody enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on cars.  He had a huge caring heart and was always willing to help anyone in need.  Cody’s greatest joy was his children who he adored.        Cody is...

Martha Ellen Mcvay

Martha Ellen Mcvay

Dec 25, 2020

Martha Ellen McVay, 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. Martha was born February 26, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri. Martha retired from Mary Kay cosmetics.

In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd McVay; daughters, Brenda Shults and Carol Martin; and son, Steve Shults.

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Melody Lucille Minear

Melody Lucille Minear

Dec 24, 2020

Melody Lucille Minear of Richmond, Texas passed away December 24, 2020 at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas at the age of 63 with her husband and daughter by her side. Melody was born July 11, 1957 the daughter of the late Melvin "Mert" and Virginia "Jenny" (Cathey) Meredith. On October 9, 1976 she was united in...

Franklin Junior James Vineyard, Jr.

Franklin Junior James Vineyard, Jr.

Dec 24, 2020

Franklin “Junior” James Vineyard, Jr., 58, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Mercy Jefferson Medical Center in Festus. Junior was born August 16, 1962 in Festus, Missouri to the late Franklin James and Rennie Ellen (Stinnet) Vineyard. Junior was a member of the Book of Acts Church in DeSoto.

In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded...

Baby Tru Miracle Ivory

Baby Tru Miracle Ivory

Dec 24, 2020

Baby Tru Miracle Ivory was born December 24, 2020 to Joseph Ivory and Sarah Henson in Farmington, Missouri and passed away at Parkland Health Center.

Cherished sister of Justice Anakin Henson, Jillian Rebekah Ivory, and Joseph Edward Ivory; granddaughter of Gary Wayne and Teresa Kay Ingram, Constance Buchanan and Joseph Ivory, Sr.

Family will have a memorial gathering at a...