Obituaries

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

Gene Lashley

Gene Lashley

Nov 2, 2020

            Gene Lashley, 91, of Leadwood, passed away November 2, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born September 19, 1929, in Irondale, to the late Louis and Belle (Berry) Lashley. Gene was a member of the Frankclay Assembly of God and currently Leadwood Eastside Church of God. He enjoyed gardening, raising his beagles and was known and loved by everyone....

Michael Joseph Williams

Michael Joseph Williams

Nov 2, 2020

Michael Joseph Williams, 64, of California, MO passed away November 2, 2020 at Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born April 16, 1956 in San Pedro, CA to the late Emmett and Ruth (Wilder) Williams. Michael proudly served his counrty in the United States Navy. 

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021...

Danny Dale Nicks

Danny Dale Nicks

Nov 1, 2020

Danny Dale Nicks, age 69 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at ClaRue Deville Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on July 28, 1951, a son of Donald Nicks and Geraldine Jewell (Darnell). A private interment will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.

Bertha Forshee

Bertha Forshee

Nov 1, 2020

            Bertha Forshee, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 1, 2020 at Mercy St. Louis. She was born August 23, 1954, in St. Louis, to the late Robert Redd and Virginia Lenord. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Forshee, Jr. and one brother, Terry Redd.

            She is survived by children, John Forshee, III and wife Angel,...

Brock Hedrick

Brock Hedrick

Nov 1, 2020

            Brock Hedrick, 25, of Irondale, passed away November 1, 2020. He was born March 10, 1995, in Farmington to Danny Hedrick and Sandy (Russel) Ekstam. Brock graduated from DeSoto Class of 2013 and he loved to be in the outdoors to fish and hunt.

            He is survived by his wife, Shelby (Smith) Hedrick; parents, Danny Hedrick and Sandy (Russel) Ekstam;...

Ashlyn Ketcherside

Ashlyn Ketcherside

Nov 1, 2020

            Ashlyn Ketcherside, 20, of Farmington, passed away November 1, 2020. She was born August 15, 2000, to Darcy “Dink” and Amanda (Sansom) Ketcherside. Ashlyn loved to paint, star gaze, hike and spend time outdoors. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, David and Jenny Ketcherside.

            She is survived by her parents, Dink and Amanda Ketcherside; siblings, Hannah, Genie, and...

Josh Long

Josh Long

Nov 1, 2020

            Josh Long, 36, of Fredericktown, passed away November 1, 2020. He was born January 31, 1984, in Kirkwood, to David Long and Yvonna (Lemons) Crawford. Josh loved baseball, especially the St. Louis Cardinals, spending time with his family and children, while playing video games and watching Star Wars.

            He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ameal and Louise Lemons,...

Thelma Pettus-Weiler

Thelma Pettus-Weiler

Oct 31, 2020

Thelma Jean Pettus-Weiler, age 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at St. Joe Manor. Thelma was born August 7, 1931 to the late Everett Vernon and Rozean (Guitar) Shearin.

In addition to her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her first husband John Lee Pettus; second husband, Junior Weiler; daughter, Vonda Cash; brother, Melvin Shearin;...

Jessamine Marie Devaney

Jessamine Marie Devaney

Oct 31, 2020

Jessamine Marie Devaney of Ironton, Missouri passed away on October 31, 2020 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of ninety-five years. She was born August 21, 1925 to the late Robert and Mary Anna (Stuart) Ramsey. On November 25, 1943, she was united in marriage to Francis Patrick Devaney who preceded her in death. To this union, four children...

Charles "Bud" Duane Latham

Charles "Bud" Duane Latham

Oct 30, 2020

     Charles ”Bud” Duane Latham, 80, of Bismarck, passed away, Friday, October 30, 2020. He was born September 19, 1940 to parents Edward and Opal (Huffstutler) Latham. Proceeded in death by his parents, and two brothers William and David Latham.  Bud enjoyed playing traditional bluegrass music it was what he liked to do in his spare time.

     Bud is survived by...

Norma Zolman

Norma Zolman

Oct 30, 2020

Norma Zolman, age 90, of Farmington, passed away peacefully Friday, October 30, 2020, at Mercy St. Louis. She was born January 7, 1930, in Farmington, MO. Norma was preceded in death by her father, Sidney Hammers, mother, Freda Hammers, and husband Carl Zolman.

Norma was a retired cafeteria manager for the Farrmington School District at Jefferson Elementary School. She was...

Sandra Merl Odle

Sandra Merl Odle

Oct 30, 2020

Sandra Merl Odle, 72, of Bonne Terre, passed away October 30, 2020. She was born June 19, 1948, in Morehouse MO, to Lucian and Mary (Tarrants) Appleton. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brothers Ronnie Appleton, and Leon Appleton, her sisters Joan Lewis, and Shirley Kersey. Sandra loved camping and spending quality time with...

Harry Frederick Eichler

Harry Frederick Eichler

Oct 29, 2020

Harry Frederick Eichler, age 92 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at ClaRue Deville Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on March 3, 1928 in Bedford, Pennsylvania to Albert Edward and Alice Beulah(Rock) Eichler. On June 13, 1964 he was united in marriage to Joyce Faulkner, she preceded him in death on June 10, 2013,...

Helen Marie Mills-Griffon

Helen Marie Mills-Griffon

Oct 29, 2020

Helen Marie Griffon, age 76 passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on December 13, 1943 in Marquand, Missouri, a daughter of Rev. James Hadley and Lula Irene (Shrum) Mills. On June 24, 1961 she was united in marriage to Russell Lee Griffon, he preceded her in death August 4, 2006....

Lori Bohnenkamp

Lori Bohnenkamp

Oct 29, 2020

          Lori Bohnenkamp, 54, of Park Hills, earned her heavenly wings, Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was born August 10, 1966 to parents Richard and Faye Doty. Preceaded in death by grandparents, Theodore and Anna Pearl and Earl and Norma Doty

          Lori was always known for her wonderful cooking, her caring nature, and her willingness to take care of others.  She...

Rosemary Schaefer

Rosemary Schaefer

Oct 29, 2020

Rosemary Alice (LaRose) Schaefer, age 81, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. Rosemary was born October 28, 1939 to the late Raymond and Marinette LaRose.

In addition to her parents, Rosemary was preceded in death by her spouse, James Joseph Schaefer and daughter, Renee Griessel.

Rosemary is survived by her...

Jewel Clark

Jewel Clark

Oct 28, 2020

Betty Jewel Clark, age 90, of Valles Mines, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. Jewel was born November 15, 1929 to the late Lee and Mable (Duckworth) Roberts in Portageville, Missouri. Jewel was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Jewel was preceded in death by her husband of 60...

James Johnstone

James Johnstone

Oct 28, 2020

            Master Sergeant James K. Johnstone, USAF Retired, age 83, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2020. He was born February 28, 1937, in Barstow, CA to the late Elmer and Leona (Anderson) Johnstone. Jim served his country in the United States Airforce until he retired, as Master Sergeant, after 23 years. He worked as an audio-visual technician...

William Robert Kennedy

William Robert Kennedy

Oct 28, 2020

William Robert Kennedy , known to most as Bill, of Ironton, Missouri, passed away October 28, 2020 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 75 years. He was born February 10, 1945 in Albion, Michigan, the son of the late John N. and Kathlyn (Hawkins) Kennedy. Bill is survived by a daughter, Deirdre McGlone Lanesskog of Claremont, California, two brothers...

Ruby Lee Tuschhoff

Ruby Lee Tuschhoff

Oct 28, 2020

Ruby Lee Tuschhoff

Ruby Lee Tuschhoff, 93, of Farmington passed away October 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 24, 1927 in Bonne Terre, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine (Smith) Edgar; and husband, Archie.

    Ruby is survived by one daughter Rita Woodfin, and husband Jim, Two Grandchildren, Scott Woodfin and Melissa Turley. Five...