Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Pamela Ann Smith
Sep 24, 2024
Pamela Ann Smith, 60, of Farmington passed away September 24, 2024 at Creve Coeur Manor in Creve Coeur, MO. She was born February 25, 1964 in Ironton to the late Howard and Mary (Ruh) Smith. Pamela enjoyed singing and especially loved watching St. Louis Cardinal baseball.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Howard...
Claudia Ruth Bleckler
Sep 23, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Claudia Ruth Bleckler, 79, of Bonne Terre, a loving wife, devoted mother, and Grandma. Claudia passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at St. Lukes’s Hospital in Chesterfield MO. She was born in Leadington, on Saturday, September 22, 1945. Claudia was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Farmington.
Claudia was preceded...
Don Grieshaber
Sep 23, 2024
Donald Grieshaber, 86, of Desloge, passed away September 23, 2024, at Southbrook in Farmington. He was born March 30, 1938, to the late Raymond and Birdie Mae (Montgomery) Grieshaber. After 40 years of dedicated service, Don retired from Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church of Park Hills and the Pendelton Masonic Lodge...
Elisha Jane White Barton
Sep 22, 2024
Elisha Jane White Barton, age 45, of Farmington passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. She was born Tuesday, March 13, 1979 in Farmington.
Elisha was preceded in death by her father, Clifford “Cliff” Williams White, Jr.; brothers, Mark Anthony White and Elijah Jones “E. J.” White.
She is survived by her mother, Diane White; daughters, Savanah Barton,...
Mike Upchurch
Sep 22, 2024
Mike Upchurch, 67, of Desloge, passed away September 22, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born October 18, 1956, in Bonne Terre, to the late Melvin and Esterline (Brown) Upchurch. Mike was the owner/operator of family-owned Mueller Ace Hardware in Park Hills. He took great pride in serving the community for 49 years. Outside of work,...
Jerry Edwin Heberer
Sep 21, 2024
Jerry Edwin Heberer, 80, of Desoto, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He entered this world on Sunday, April 2, 1944, in St. Louis, MO, Jerry attended Primrose Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents John Heberer and Edna (Hawkins) Heberer; his loving wife Manda (Nichol) Heberer he married...
Mary Del Cook
Sep 19, 2024
Mary Del Cook of Farmington passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital on September 19, 2024 at the age of 86. Mary was born on February 12, 1938 in St. Louis, MO to the late Eugene and Gladys (Hilt) Reddington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert “Bob” Cook and a brother,...
Jeff Momot
Sep 19, 2024
Jeffrey Lane Momot, 67, of Farmington passed away September 19, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1957 in Bonne Terre to the late John Momot and Cleda (Rickman) Momot.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Momot and sister-in-law, Teresa Miner.
Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Catherine...
Calvin Milburn
Sep 17, 2024
Calvin Milburn, 89, of Bismarck passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 4, 1935, in Minimum, Missouri, to the late Arthur Marvin and Rachel Artimissa (Russell) Milburn. Calvin was a member of the Elvins Baptist Church in Park Hills. He started his career as a paper carrier for The...
James "Jimm" Robert Edwards
Sep 17, 2024
Jimm Edwards, 90, of Desloge, passed away September 17, 2024, at NHC Health Care in Desloge. He was born May 11, 1934, in Desloge, to the late Joseph and Eunice (Jenkerson) Edwards. In addition to his parents, Jimm was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman and Charles Edwards and one sister, Wanda Stumbo.
Jimm proudly served his country in the...
Richard Paul Marler
Sep 16, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Paul Marler, a loving husband, dad, gramps and cherished member of his community.
Richard, whose love for his family was unwavering, was called to eternal rest on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on Monday, April 8, 1940, to the late Lawrence E. and Golda (Buchanan)...
Larry Lindell Shelley
Sep 14, 2024
Larry Lindell Shelley, 87, of Farmington passed away September 14, 2024. He was born June 12, 1937, in Farmington to the late Nixon Warner and Ruby Rose (Ramsey) Shelley. Larry was a member of Abundant Life Family Church in Farmington.
Larry was a firm believer in working. He was a milk man for many years before going to work as a...
Paula Marie Burgess
Sep 13, 2024
Paula Marie Burgess, 63, of Park Hills passed away September 13, 2024 at home. She was born July 12, 1961, in St. Louis, to Mary (Smith) Logan. Paula was a member of the True Life Family Church in Park Hills. She worked as a Physical Therapist for many years. She enjoyed crafting in her spare time and loved to decorate...
Mary Helen Dugan
Sep 11, 2024
Mary Helen Dugan, 98, of Farmington passed away September 11, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor of Farmington. She was born October 26, 1925 in Fredericktown to the late Francis “Fritz” Prokopf and Nellie (Ray) Prokopf. She was also proceeded in death by her beloved husband, John “Jack” Dugan; sisters, Gertrude Miller, Julia Mell, Frances Dettmer, Cecilia DeShaney; brothers, Charles Prokopf, Jerry...
Deborah Couch
Sep 10, 2024
Deborah Ann Couch, a cherished wife and mother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born to the late Robert Gano Boyd and Mary Mae (Laplant) Carr, on Friday, March 3, 1950 in Farmington, Missouri.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, John “Jack”...
Gary Peppers
Sep 10, 2024
Gary Van Peppers, 74, of Doe Run passed away September 10, 2024. He was born November 6, 1949 in Bonne Terre to the late Elmer Clarence and Kathleen (Stevens) Peppers. Gary was a member of the Providence Baptist Church of Bonne Terre, National Rifle Association, National Wild Turkey Federation and 67 Gun Club. He was an avid gun collector and...
Judy Halter
Sep 9, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judith Maureen Halter, who left this world on September 9, 2024. Born at home October 29, 1941, in Missouri, Judy, 82, was a cherished member of the community where she dedicated her life to caring for others. Her commitment to helping others extended beyond her work in childcare as...
Lawrence Benham
Sep 8, 2024
Lawrence Benham of Park Hills passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson at the age of 72. He was born December 25, 1951, at Bonne Terre Hospital in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Cecil Paul and Wilma Mae (White) Benham.
Lawrence is survived by his two sons, Michael Shawn Benham of Bismarck and Larry Ray (Shanna)...
Lois Ann Leftridge
Sep 7, 2024
Lois (Powell) Leftridge, age 71, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Lois was born on Tuesday, October 7, 1952, in Bonne Terre to the late Edward Alex Powell and Orene Virginia Scott.
Lois was a member of First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre. She was a former employee of...
E. George Tapp
Sep 6, 2024
E. George Tapp, 89, of Farmington, MO, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, from old age. George was born on December 11, 1934, to Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Tapp (US Army), married Velma Noel (Fraser) Tapp, in Bonne Terre, MO on July 10, 1960.
E. George Tapp, P.E. was an alumnus of the Missouri School of Mining & Metallurgy (Missouri...
