Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
John Michael Gercis
Aug 24, 2020
John Michael Gercis, 67, of Farmington passed away August 24, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born September 13, 1952 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. John loved fishing and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick Joseph Gercis and Pearl Josephine (Leeper) Gercis; daughter, LaDina Smith; sister, Mary Gercis.
John is survived...
Mary Lou Ward
Aug 21, 2020
Mary Lou Ward, age 87 passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on April 22, 1933 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Edward and Alta (Head) Davidson. On August 25, 1950 in Poplar Bluff she was united in marriage to Charles Ray Ward, he precedes her in death; also preceding her is...
Sandra Gallaher
Aug 21, 2020
Sandra Ruth “Sandy” Gallaher, 71, of Farmington traveled from this world on August 21, 2020 into the waiting open arms of Jesus Christ, her Personal Savior. Sandy was born November 7, 1948 in St. Louis to Carl Williams and the late Jean (Tipsword) Williams.
She leaves behind to mourn, her husband, Harold Gallaher; father, Carl Williams; children, Ryan (Stacey) Hitchings...
Opal "Kayo" Lucille Medley
Aug 21, 2020
Opal Medley Opal Lucille “Kayo” Medley, passed away August 21, 2020 at ClaRu DeVille Nursing Home in Fredericktown. She was born June 25, 1931 in Knob Lick to the late Monroe Jabo and Opal (Cantor) Kinney. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wesley Medley; grandson, Bryan Phillip Medley; 3 brothers, Leroy, James, and David Kinney; 2...
Joe Reed, Jr.
Aug 19, 2020
Joe Lee “Joey” Reed, Jr., 52, of Farmington passed away August 19, 2020 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born September 27, 1967 in Knoxville, TN to the late Joe Lee Reed, Sr. and Patricia (McNutt) Stogsdill. He was a member of the Faith Cowboy Church. Joey was the jack of all trades and master of none as...
Rose Mary Blum
Aug 18, 2020
Rose Mary (Rhodes) Blum of Farmington passed away August 18, 2020 at her home with her family surrounding her, at the age of 88 years. She was born January 20, 1932. A dedicated mother first and foremost, who treasured her children. She attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Farmington, and has been a member her...
Lewis Hayes
Aug 17, 2020
Lewis Hayes, 79, of Park Hills, passed away August 17, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born June 17, 1941, in Lakeville, Indiana to the late James and Loretta (Micinski) Hayes. Lewis was a past Rotarian of the Year, an active member of the Arnold Rotary and a member at the First Baptist Church of Bismarck...
Jo Ann Hensley
Aug 17, 2020
Jo Ann (Daugherty) Hensley, age 77, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born February 21, 1943 in Arkansas to the late Aubrey and Pearl Lucille (Endicott) Daugherty. Jo enjoyed crafts, puzzles, and cross stitching.
In addition to her parents, Jo was preceded in death by son Carman Hensley and...
Elaine Bone
Aug 17, 2020
Helen Elaine Jackson Bone was born February 15, 1954 to Crayton Silas and Helen Breidenthal Jackson. She departed this life suddenly on August 17, 2020 at the age of 66 years, 6 months, and 2 days. She grew up in Annapolis, Missouri as part of a large family and maintained a close connection to all those family members. After graduation...
Tonya Lee Alsept
Aug 16, 2020
Tonya Lee (Goforth) Alsept, age 60, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at NHC in Desloge. Tonya was born February 8, 1960 to the late Harold and Helen (Watson) Goforth in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Tony loved her laptop, being on Facebook, and playing on her phone.
In addition to her parents, Tonya was preceded in death by...
Raymond Stinnett
Aug 16, 2020
Raymond “Ray” Earl Stinnett, age 73, of Cadet, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. Ray was born February 13, 1947 in East Bonne Terre to the late Pearl and Rennie Ellen (Heinricks) Stinnett.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his son Raymond Stinnett, Jr.; brothers, James, Joe, Steven, Charles, Cecil, and Albert; sister, Linda...
Loretta Litha Brown
Aug 15, 2020
Litha 'Loretta' Brown, age 81 passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on June 12, 1939 in Fredericktown, a daughter of Andrew Martin and Elizabeth Ida (Wray) Brown. In 1955 she was united in marriage to Earl Moses Thomas, he preceded her in death in 2000; in 2003 she married Billy...
James Harry Phelps Sr.
Aug 15, 2020
James Harry Phelps Sr. of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away August 15, 2020 at St. Francois Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born August 31, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Harry William and Evangeline (Wilson) Phelps. On December 21, 1968 he was united in marriage to Sherian (Lloyd) Phelps, who survives. To this union four sons...
Tracey Lynn Wood
Aug 15, 2020
Tracey Lynn Wood of Annapolis, Missouri passed away August 15, 2020, at the age of 50 years. She was born May 15, 1970 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Britt) Hackworth. Tracey is survived by her two children: Trent Hackworth of Annapolis, Missouri and Lindsey Wood of St. Louis, Missouri. She is also survived...
Ruth Ann Benoist
Aug 15, 2020
Ruth Ann Benoist, age 82, of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Monday, November 29, 1937, in Frankclay. She was a member of Primrose Baptist Church.
Ruth Ann is survived by her loving husband, Charles “Chuck” Benoist; children, Rhonda (Justin) White, Cassie (Paul) Starks and Christopher...
Karon Wampler
Aug 14, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Karon Lynn Wampler announce her passing on Friday August 14th at her home in Park hills at the age of 67.
Karon will be lovingly remembered by her husband Duane of nearly 50 years, her two daughters, Tonya (Michael) Eaton, Alecia and Jonny Steur; grandchildren, Katelynn, Colton, Emily, Cheyennea, Dylan, Lexi,...
Richard Layne
Aug 13, 2020
Richard Layne, 75, of Desloge, passed away August 13, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. He was born January 25, 1945, in St. Louis, to the late Graham Layne and Bernice (Politte) Goode. Richard served his country in The United States Army and later ran his family’s Distributing Company, known today as Soaring Eagle Distributing. Richard ran the...
Ida Elaine Morgan
Aug 11, 2020
Ida "Elaine" Morgan, age 79 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on February 24, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri. On December 17, 1970 in St. Louis she was united in marriage to Dwight Morgan, he survives in Fredericktown. Other survivors include: one son –...
Barbara Humphrey
Aug 10, 2020
Barbara L. Wills Humphrey, 81, of Farmington passed away August 10, 2020. She was born December 7, 1938 in Bonne Terre to the late Charles “Leo” and Clara (Nethington) Dawson. Barbara enjoyed tending to her flowers and reading. She also enjoyed her time with her dog and cat.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...
Frank Basden
Aug 10, 2020
Frank David Basden, age 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born November 9, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Frank Basden, Sr. and Wilma (Borders) Basden.
In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Margaret (Neier) Basden and sister,...
