Obituaries

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

William "Bill" Ray Dickerson

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...