Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Todd Edward Carlyon
Dec 11, 2020
Todd Edward Carlyon, 56, of Irondale, passed away unexpectedly at his home, December 11, 2020. He was born March 23, 1964, in Bonne Terre, to Charles and Wilma (Huitt) Carlyon of Bismarck. Todd was a former UPS driver and for the past several years, helped his father with the family farm and business.
In 1987 Todd married Tammy (Horton) Benscoter,...
Nyla Linn
Dec 10, 2020
Nyla Linn, age 71, of Farmington, formerly of Taylorville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, at her residence. She was born on December 7, 1949, to the late Nyle and Christine (Watts) Gisinger. Nyla was of Methodist faith.
She is survived by her loving husband, Neil Linn; beloved children, Doug (Karen) Linn and Alaina (Robert) Snyder; five grandchildren, Alexis,...
Gale Rasnic
Dec 10, 2020
Marion Gale Rasnic, age 79, of St. Louis, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Mercy Hospital South. He was born on June 16, 1941 in Frankclay. Gale retired from the City of St. Louis as City Assessor with over 30 years of service. He was an avid golfer with four holes- in- one and enjoyed watching the St. Louis...
Corda Belle Womack
Dec 10, 2020
Corda Belle Womack, 94, of St. Peters, passed away December 10, 2020, at Stone Bridge Nursing Facility in Maryland Heights. She was born December 24, 1925, in St. Francois County, to the late John and Vina Cornellia (Nelson) White. Corda was a member of the Church of Christ in Park Hills.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...
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...
