Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Peter Murphy
Nov 21, 2020
Peter “Pete” Darrell Murphy, age 44, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis. Pete was born December 9, 1975 in Bonne Terre. Pete was preceded in death by his father, Larry Murphy and brother, Steven Earl Murphy.Pete is survived by his wife, Candice (Barton) Murphy; mother, Susanne (Hoehn) Murphy; stepchildren,...
Larry Hughes
Nov 20, 2020
Larry Gordon Hughes, age 72, of Farmington, passed away November 20, 2020, at his residence. He was born on June 14, 1948, in Alton, Illinois to the late James “Bud” and Virginia (Taul) Hughes.
Larry worked as a foreman for 30 years at Flat River Glass where he later retired. He enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, golf and spending time...
Joseph "Todd" 'Salt" Sutton
Nov 19, 2020
Joseph “Todd” “Salt” Sutton, age 59, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Parkland South. He was born on Monday, March 20, 1961, in St. Francois County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald J. and Annette (Harvey) Sutton.
Todd is survived by his children, Kayla Dennison (Joseph Murray); Kaitlyn Noll (Eric); Sydney and Carter...
Terry Lee Neighbors
Nov 18, 2020
Terry Lee Neighbors of Annapolis, Missouri passed away at her home on November 18, 2020 at the age of 69 years. She was born on January 13, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Harold and Vivian (Warren) Shaw. On December 31, 1984, Terry was united in marriage to Randy Neighbors, who survives. She is survived by...
Shirley Ann Watkins
Nov 18, 2020
Shirley Ann Watkins, age 88, of Farmington, MO passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born on Sunday, December 13, 1931, in Crystal City, MO to the late Valle Carron and Viola (LaRose) Carron. Also preceding her in death was her loving husband, John Watkins; son David Watkins: Brother Robert Carron; and...
Alan Bryan Bellew
Nov 17, 2020
Alan Bryan Bellew, age 65 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on January 24, 1955 in Fredericktown, a son of Lloyd Russell and Alma (Kemp) Bellew. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jerry Bellew. Those surviving him include: one son...
Richard Eugene Laurent
Nov 17, 2020
Richard Eugene Laurent of Ironton, Missouri passed away in Farmington, Missouri on November 17, 2020 at the age of 82 years. He was born on August 21, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Fred and Margaret (Martin) Laurent. Richard is survived by his two daughters: Linda Laurent and Brenda Laurent, both of Ironton, Missouri; six grandchildren...
Charles Neidig
Nov 17, 2020
Charles Edwin Neidig, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, 78, passed away quickly on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020.
“Chuck” was born May 29, 1942, the son of the late Jerry and Blanche Wehry-Neidig. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra Mae Cowan, his brother, Clifford Neidig, and an infant sister, Jacquelyn Neidig.
He is survived by his wife,...
Glendal Rayfield
Nov 17, 2020
Glendal Edward Rayfield, 94, of Bismarck died November 17, 2020 at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jean Rayfield, his parents Clyde James Rayfield and Virgie (Newton) Rayfield, three brothers: Willard, Bernell, and Danny Rayfield; two sisters, Geneva Weber and Shirley Ann Henderson. He is survived by three sons, James Rayfield...
Mary Carolyn Walker
Nov 17, 2020
Mary Carolyn (Smith) Walker of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away on November 17, 2020. Carolyn (as she was known to all) was born in Elvins, Missouri to the late James Clifford and Lena Marguerite (Bible) Smith on November 29, 1938.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her son, Brett Walker.
She is survived by...
Dallas Glenn Morehead
Nov 16, 2020
Dallas Glenn Morehead, formerly of Annapolis, Missouri passed away in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 64 years. He was born on May 15, 1956 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri; the son of the late Dallas Morehead Sr. and Mary Ellen (Pearson) Morehead who survives. Dallas is survived by his brother; Allen Morehead of Mill Spring, Missouri, three sisters; Melody Moss...
Karen Forshee
Nov 16, 2020
Karen Elaine (Sexton) Forshee, age 54, of Festus, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at her home. Karen was born to the late Claude and Edith (Stinnett) Sexton in Festus, Missouri. Karen loved riding Harleys and spending time with family. She was a special person who always lifted those around her.
In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in...
Joanne Nash
Nov 15, 2020
Joanne (Boyer) Nash, age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday morning, November 15, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. Joanne was born March 27, 1942 to the late Joseph Orfie and Elsie Lorine (Frances) Boyer. Joanne loved being with her family and friends, enjoyed her pet cats, crocheting, photography, shopping, collecting hats and being outdoors. She...
Don Clark
Nov 15, 2020
Don Clark, age 89, of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020, at his residence. He was born on June 28, 1931, in Knob Lick to the late Alfred and Elsie (Marshall) Clark. Don served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked as a laborer for the City of Park Hills from 1973 to 2000....
Shelby Crank
Nov 14, 2020
Shelby Crank, 77, of Park Hills, passed away November 14, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was born October 16, 1943, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Doc and Pearlie (Young) Williams. Shelby was a member of the Lively Stone Tabernacle Church. She worked at the Flat River Glass company for 32 years before retiring.
She was preceded in...
Jeremy Vargo
Nov 14, 2020
Jeremy Lynn Vargo, 43, of Huntington, IN. passed away at 7:45 am Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Summit City Nursing and Rehab in Fort Wayne, IN. due to complications from Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease and Covid-19.Jeremy was born on August 2, 1977 in Bonne Terre, MO., the son of Michael Vargo Sr. and Sharon (Knittig) Vargo. He attended grade school...
Bill Pattengill
Nov 14, 2020
Bill Pattengill, 69, of Park Hills, passed away November 14, 2020, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He was born March 9, 1951, in Cairo, Illinois to the late Lee and Lula Jane (Daniel) Pattengill Sr. Bill was a faithful member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Park Hills where he served as church treasurer and Sunday School teacher. He enjoyed...
John Darrell Johnson
Nov 13, 2020
John Darrell Johnson, age 65 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on August 28, 1955 in Ironton, Missouri, a son of John Jackson and Wanda Rose (Allen) Johnson. His parents precede him in death. He is survived by his four children – Jerica...
Robert Frederick Frost
Nov 13, 2020
Robert Frederick Frost of Ironton, Missouri passed away on November 13, 2020 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 87 years. He was born March 14, 1933, in Des Moines, Iowa the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Conroy) Frost. In May of 1968 he was united in marriage to Katherine Hight who preceded him in death. Bob...
Herman Lee Brooks
Nov 13, 2020
Herman Lee Brooks of Ironton, Missouri passed away November 13, 2020 at his residence at the age of 76 years. He was born April 2, 1944 in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late William Albert and Essie Gladys (Hill) Brooks. On May 18, 1974 he was united in marriage to Cathy Lynn (Barton) Brooks who survives. Also surviving are...