Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Nancy Ann Zoellner
Jul 25, 2024
Nancy Ann Zoellner, 81, of Crystal City passed away July 25, 2024 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living. She was born May 8, 1943 in Farmington to the late Hughes Wesley and Esther (White) Pratt. Nancy was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington. She was a special education teacher for many years at Crystal City Elementary School. She was...
Larry Salings
Jul 24, 2024
Larry Salings, 84, of Park Hills, passed away July 24, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born November 25, 1939, in Brookland, AR, to the late Jewel and Hazel Juanita (Elder) Salings. Larry was a member of the First Church of God in Leadwood and enjoyed going fishing, singing at church, but most of all he loved...
Sharon Kay Berry
Jul 24, 2024
Sharon Kay Berry, 76 of Farmington passed away July 24, 2024 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born May 8, 1948 in Ironton, MO to the late John Ferrell and Bessie Lillian (Roe) Buchanan. Sharon was a member of the First Baptist Church of DeLassus. She also attended Three Rivers Baptist Church for many years. Sharon was a...
Kimberly Hardy
Jul 21, 2024
Kim Hardy, age 53, of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly while vacationing in Wyoming on Sunday, July 21, 2024. She was born on Sunday, January 24, 1971, in Farmington to Robert Lee and Brenda May (Barton) Hardy I.
Kim was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert Leon and Betty Jean Hardy and maternal grandparents, Russell and Florence Barton.
Kim's professional life...
Wallace "Les" Embry
Jul 20, 2024
Les Embry, 78, of DeSoto, passed away peacefully July 20, 2024. He was born in Sikeston, Missouri, on September 12, 1945, to the late James Wallace and Lenoka Belle (Arbuckle) Embry. Les was a member of the Bonne Terre Church of Christ.
Les proudly served his country as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne in the United States Army. He was...
William "Bill" Reed
Jul 19, 2024
William (Bill) Jesse Reed, 70, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away July 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Bonne Terre, June 7, 1954, to the late Woodrow Wilson and Dorothy Pearl (Boland) Reed. Bill was a member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, and the Masonic Lodge in Columbia, MO.
Bill had a long and varied career...
Randell Burch
Jul 19, 2024
Randell Burch, 87, of Park Hills, passed away July 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Mitchell, Missouri, on May 13, 1937, to the late John and Grace (McClain) Burch. Randell was a member of First Church of God in Leadwood. He was an elder and a deacon for many years. Randell worked...
Geraldine "Geri" Theresia Poucher
Jul 17, 2024
Geraldine “Geri” Smith Poucher, 68 of Farmington, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre.
Born on Saturday, March 10, 1956 in Driedorf, Germany to her loving parents, Bronce and Theresia “Rosie” (Lindner) Smith.
In her earlier years Geri enjoyed bowling, ceramics, cross stitching,...
Yvonica "Vonnie" Waldrop
Jul 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Yvonica "Vonnie" Waldrop, at the age of 61. Vonnie, born on January 1, 1963, tragically departed from us on July 14, 2024, due to a motorcycle accident. She was the cherished daughter of Brian Feiner and Marty Ashby, now resting peacefully with them in heaven.
Vonnie's life was a testament...
Cheryl A. Jones
Jul 14, 2024
Cheryl A. Jones, 65, of Ironton passed away July 14, 2024 at Kindred Hospital St. Louis South. She was born January 26, 1959 in St. Louis to the late Milton Nicholas and Dorothy Marie (Coleman) Singer. Cheryl was a member of the First Baptist Church of DeLassus. She enjoyed camping, hunting and sitting in the river. She loved spending time...
Tamarra Kay Smith
Jul 13, 2024
Tamarra “Kay” (Schrum) Smith, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington, from complications of COPD. She was 77 years 10 months and 16 days old. She was Boxie and Velma Schrum’s youngest daughter. She has been reunited with her parents and her nieces; Andrea Crook and Shana Le...
Marlene Hedgcorth
Jul 9, 2024
Marlene Hedgcorth, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully, July 9, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, surrounded by her loving family. Marlene was born December 8, 1934, in Center City, MN, to the late Steven James and Gladys Marie (Robinson) Grandstrand.
She was a faithful member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML), and Ladies Aid...
Vera Ann Hudson
Jul 8, 2024
Vera Ann Hudson, 86 of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Camelot Nursing Facility in Farmington. Born on Monday, July 12, 1937, in Hayti, MO, she was a member of the Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church in Bonne Terre, and a past member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Cahokia, Illinois. Vera was a loving...
Lora Dickens
Jul 7, 2024
Lora Dickens, 59, of Leadington, passed away July 7, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born February 12, 1965, in Jackson, TN, to the late Harold and Demetria (Pennington) Barker. Lora was employed for more than 30 years with Lee Mechanical.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Tim and Mark Barker.
Lora...
Rita Dailey
Jul 7, 2024
Arieta “Rita” Jean Dailey, age, 78, of Bonne Terre, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Rita was born on Friday, September 14, 1945, in St. Louis to the late Harry and Mattie (Bomher) Crawford.
Rita was a dedicated member of Primrose Baptist Church in Bonne Terre. She...
Gretta McGee
Jul 7, 2024
The family of Gretta McGee is saddened to announce her passing at the age of 90 on July 7, 2024. Gretta, born in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, to Willie and Mary (Jenkins) Cox, lived a life devoted to her family and faith. A beloved member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge, she found joy in attending services and connecting with...
Donna Lee Hasemeier
Jul 6, 2024
Donna Lee Marie Hasemeier (Garner), age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Donna was born December 19, 1945 to the late Leslie Arthur and Rozalia Mary (Howard) Garner in St. Louis, Missouri. Donna worked as a childcare provider for many years in her home and worked outside the...
Andrew Foster Harris
Jul 6, 2024
Andrew Foster “Drew” Harris, 52, of St. Louis passed away July 6, 2024 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born July 13, 1971 in Florida.
He was preceded in death by his father, Foster Allen Harris.
Drew is survived by his mother, Dorothy (Raymond) Newman; two children, Victoria Harris and Trey Harris; sister, Allison Harris; two step-brothers, John Harris and Robert...
Dwane "Dink" DeGrant
Jul 6, 2024
Dwane “Dink” DeGrant, age 82, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his residence in Farmington. Dink was born on Saturday, July 12, 1941, in Rivermines, MO to the late Vernon “Dink” and Almenia Mae (Campbell) DeGrant. Dink proudly served his country in the United States Navy
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Jane Bess
Jul 5, 2024
Jane Bess, 86, of Doe Run passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Jane was born on Thursday, August 12, 1937, in Doe Run, Missouri, to the late John and Ella (Ashby) Weiss.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Dale C. Bess; siblings, John Weiss,...
