Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Wanda Bess
Jan 22, 2021
Wanda Lee (Taylor) Bess, age 74 of Park Hills passed away January 22, 2021, at her residence. She was born March 25, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Henry William Wesley and Laura Louisa (Stevens) Taylor. Wanda enjoyed puzzles, working in her garden and planting flowers around the house.
In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in...
Polly Monroe
Jan 22, 2021
Mary Paulette “Polly” Monroe, age 77, of Bonne Terre passed away January 22, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born June 30, 1943, in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Lealand and Geraldine (Sitton) Hahn. Polly was known as an excellent chef traveling and working all over the United States. After retirement, she helped by donating services to local...
Linda Marie Duty
Jan 21, 2021
Linda Marie (Reeves) Duty, age 62, of Desloge passed away January 21, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She was born September 10, 1959, in Bismarck, Missouri to the late Jessie Nathan and Hazel Marie (Moreland) Reeves. Linda had a big heart and loved taking care of her children and her family. Her kids were her world. Linda was...
David Blunt
Jan 20, 2021
David Blunt, 82, of Farmington, passed away January 20, 2021, with his loving wife of 60 years, by his side. He was born February 27, 1938, in Desloge, to the late William Howard and Barbara J. (Haney) Blunt. David was a lifelong member of the Desloge Baptist Church, serving as a teacher and deacon. He loved visiting people and sharing...
Dennis Kane
Jan 20, 2021
Dennis Kane, 60, of Bixby, passed away January 20, 2021 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born December 24, 1960, in St. Louis, to the late Franklin Kane and Florence Marie (Stricklin) Dunlap. Dennis enjoyed fishing, gambling, traveling and working on small engines.
In addition to his parents, Dennis was also preceded in death by a sister,...
Janet Cox
Jan 20, 2021
Janet Cox, 77, of Farmington, passed away January 20, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. She was born September 9, 1943, in Farmington, to the late Cleo and Helen (Laramore) Wallen. Janet was a member and longtime clerk at the House of Praise Church of God in Desloge. She was also employed for many years at Commerce Bank and ...
Gus Thomure, Jr.
Jan 20, 2021
Augustus “Gus” Edward Thomure, Jr., age 93, of Bonne Terre, passed away at Parkland Hospital in Bonne Terre on January 20, 2021. Gus was born February 14, 1927 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late August Edward Thomure, Sr. and Susan (Gidley) Thomure. Gus was the owner of Thomure Standard Service over 40 years and enjoyed fishing and camping at...
Cheryl Fischer
Jan 19, 2021
Linda “Cheryl” (Fischer) Rowley, age 54, of Pennsylvania, formerly of Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed away January 19, 2021 at Oakbend Medical Center in Richmond, Texas. She was born April 15, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Elmer Leon Maddox and Linda Faye (Davenport) Nausley. Cheryl had a gypsy soul and loved life. She recently began her retirement and...
Johannie Faye Francis
Jan 18, 2021
Johannie Faye Francis "Jodie", age 64 passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at her in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born in Fredericktown on May 30, 1956 to Jesse and Helen (Parson) Francis. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one brother, Lindell Francis. She is survived by siblings: sister – Jessie Schafer of Ballwin, Missouri,...
Terry Davis
Jan 17, 2021
Teresa “Terry” Lynn Davis, age 61, of Bonne Terre, passed away at her residence on January 17, 2021. Terry was born July 18, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Kenneth H. and Margaret M. (Wilson) Irwin.
Terry was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children; Tara (Dan) Adams, Holly (Steve) Garrigus; grandchildren; Brandon...
Barb Harlan
Jan 17, 2021
Barbara “Barb” Marie (Ellis) Harlan, age 59, of French Village, passed away at Mercy Hospital Jefferson on January 17, 2021. Barb was born January 8, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Mike Ellis and Mary (Sanders) Bolin. Barb enjoyed being with her family and having barbeques on the beach at Goose Creek.
In addition to her parents, Barb...
Ray "Bud" Wallen
Jan 17, 2021
Bud Wallen, 70, of Park Hills, passed away, January 17, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 26, 1950, in Bonne Terre, to the late Randal and Wanda (Bradley) Wallen. Bud retired from the U.S. Postal service after proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force, after returning from Vietnam. He is known in...
Dennis Keith Duvall
Jan 15, 2021
Dennis Keith Duvall, age 64, of Knob Lick, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at his residence. Dennis was born on October 11, 1956, in Centreville, Illinois to the late Henry F. and Marietta (Lowry) Duvall. Dennis was known as the Postman to his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by two brothers,...
Elmer Dale Davis
Jan 14, 2021
Elmer Dale Davis age 78 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Claru Deville Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on January 6, 1943 in Oxly, Missouri, a son of Samuel Allison and Alta Ellen (Reynolds) Davis. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one son, Dale Davis; grandson, Daniel...
Sharon Sebastian
Jan 14, 2021
Sharon Sebastian, 69, of Park Hills, passed away January 14, 2021, at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. She was born March 19, 1951, in St. Louis, to the late James Arvle and Rosa Mae (Bowen) Pyatt. Sharon was a member of many churches throughout her life, but the last church was East Bonne Terre Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing games...
Ronald C. Benear
Jan 14, 2021
Ronald C. Benear, age 86, of Bonne Terre passed away January 14, 2021 at Camelot Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center. Ronald was born January 7, 1935 to the late Woody and Dorothy Benear. Ronald was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and he proudly served our country in The United States Navy.
In addition to his parents, Ronald was...
Matthew Calvin Pulliam
Jan 14, 2021
Matthew Calvin Pulliam, age 24, of Park Hills passed away January 14, 2021. Matthew was born January 4, 1997 in Farmington to Rusty Lee and Alana Jeanette (Smith) Pulliam. Matthew attended First Baptist Church in Irondale. He loved to fish, hunt, and was an excellent gamer. His witty personality will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his...
Malendia Gene Yates
Jan 12, 2021
Malendia Gene Yates of Belleview, Missouri passed away January 12, 2021 at the age of 65 years. She was born March 24, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Charles and Charlcie (Lee) Yates. Malendia is survived by two children: Toni Marler (Jake) of Belleview, Missouri; and Cora Yates (Mark) of Park Hills, Missouri; her fiancé: Joe...
Russell Basler
Jan 11, 2021
Russell Valentine Basler
Russell Valentine Basler, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 11, 2021 at his home. He was born May 2, 1931 in Kinsey, Missouri to the late Frank A. and Mary M. (Kertz) Basler and proudly served our country in the United States Army. He was a dedicated farmer in the community working hand in hand through...
Jill Mitchell
Jan 11, 2021
Jill Ann Mitchell, 62 of Farmington, Mo passed away January 11, 2021. She was born July 29, 1958 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington. Jill was a long time Dental Assistant in the Farmington area for Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Shaner. She also worked for the St. Francois County Clerk's...
