Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Clyde Conway
Jun 17, 2020
Clyde Conway, 78, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully, in his home June, 17, 2020, surrounded by family. He was born July 8, 1941, in Davis Crossing, to the late Willard and Blanche (Coffman) Conway. Clyde was also preceded in death by wife, Betty Lou (Ketcherside) Conway; siblings, Onetta White, Norma Hoff, and Sherwood Conway.
He is survived by children,...
Hester Marie Wharton
Jun 16, 2020
Hester Marie Wharton of Ironton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at her residence at the age of 94 years. She was born August 30, 1925 in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of the late Tony Edward and Dora Irene (Hart) Hartwick. On May 16, 1942 she was united in marriage to Eli F. Wharton who preceded her in...
Richard Frank
Jun 16, 2020
Richard Frank, 49, of Newport MI, passed away June 16, 2020. He was born May 24, 1971 in Des Moines, IA, to the late George Frank and Jeanne Copeland. Richard loved the outdoors, boating on Lake Erie and was a commercial fisherman for years.
He is survived by his daughter, Sierra Frank; five grandchildren, Aliyah, Nicholas, Jace, Noah, and Jamison;...
Donald Edward Woodcock
Jun 16, 2020
Donald Edward Woodcock of Ironton, Missouri passed away June 16, 2020 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 88 years. He was born September 27, 1931 in Leadwood, Missouri the son of the late Otto and Gertrude (Clay) Woodcock. On May 18, 1952 he was united in marriage to Alma Aldine Johnson who survives. To this union six children...
Ed Yoder
Jun 14, 2020
Edwin “Ed” Earl Yoder, age 84, of Bonne Terre, passed away 11:39 pm on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home. He was born October 27, 1935 to the late Darwin “Pete” and Lela Nellie (Pettus) Yoder in Bonne Terre. Ed proudly served our country in The United States Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 83...
Janet Faye Barton
Jun 14, 2020
Janet Faye (Landolt) Barton, age 76, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born on Wednesday, August 4, 1943 in Bonne Terre to the late Harold and Loretta (Horn) Landolt. Janet was a member of the Bismarck United Methodist Church, a Tri Sigma sister at Murray State, and continually active in the Bonne...
Opal Marie Brooks
Jun 13, 2020
Opal Marie Brooks of Ironton, Missouri passed away June 13, 2020 at The Baptist Home at the age of 98 years. She was born November 1, 1921 in Black, Missouri the daughter of the late Ollie Clarence and Lydia (Black) Hawkins. On December 26, 1944 she was united in marriage to John Joseph Brooks who preceded her in death on...
David Lawrence Capps
Jun 11, 2020
David Lawrence Capps, 69, of Belgrade, passed away Friday June 12, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born Saturday, September 23, 1950, in St. Louis. David was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Shirley Capps; wife, Carole (Anderson) Capps and a bother, Jerry Capps.
David is survived by his Son, Bill Capps (Tammy); grandchildren Chris...
Lee Gale Royer
Jun 9, 2020
Lee Gale Royer, age 79, son of Harmon Howard Royer and Audrey Jewel (Means) Royer was born on August 19, 1940 in Silvermines, Missouri and departed this life on Tuesday, June 09, 2020 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. At the time of his passing he was 79 years, 9 months and 21 days of age. On...
Patricia L. Eddings
Jun 9, 2020
Patricia (Niemeyer) Eddings, age 65, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her home. She was born July 8, 1954 in Washington, Missouri to the late Donald and Doris (Hansberger) Niemeyer.
In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her sister, Terry Craig.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Mark Eddings; daughter, Brittany Brand...
James King, Jr.
Jun 9, 2020
James Russell “Jim” King, Jr., 64, of Farmington passed away June 9, 2020. He was born February 20, 1956 in Farmington to the late James R. King, Sr. and Rose (Beck) King. Jim was a member of the Farmington Elks Lodge 1765. He enjoyed drag racing, motorcycles and having a good time.
In addition to his parents, he was also...
Harold L Langley
Jun 8, 2020
Harold L. Langley, Age 93 years and 7 months, returned to his heavenly home on June 08, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Members of his Southeast family cared for him in his final days and were at his side, praying as he took his first steps into heaven. His devotion to family and his firm belief in...
Clayton A White, Jr.
Jun 8, 2020
Clayton A. White, Jr., son of Lillian and Clayton A. White, Sr. was born in Fredericktown, Missouri, where he attended Campbell Grade School before graduating from Fredericktown High School in 1960. He spent the next couple of years working before deciding to enter the U.S. Navy where he trained to be an Aviation Fire Control Technician in Millington, Tennessee and...
Lorna Voss
Jun 8, 2020
Lorna Kohn Voss was born in Bismarck on June 19, 1931 to Marjorie (Huff) and Lorn Kohn. After graduating high school, she attended Flat River Junior College. From FRJC she transferred to Murray State University where she majored in English and Music, finishing her degree at Washington University.
Besides her family, music was Lorna’s passion. Her career as a...
Aaron Desherlia
Jun 7, 2020
Aaron DeSherlia, 27, of Irondale, passed away June 7, 2020. He was born August 9, 1992, in Farmington, to Jeffery and Tonya (DeSherlia) Warren. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist in Piggott Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Johnie and Donna Tyler.
Aaron is survived by his parents; and one sister, Kayla (Billy Haynes) DeSherlia.
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John Merritt
Jun 7, 2020
John Merritt, 71, of Desloge, passed away June 7, 2020 at BJC Evelyn’s Hospice House in Creve Coeur. He was born April 29, 1949, in Bonne Terre, to the late Paul and Alma (Rigdon) Merritt. John was a graduate of Central High School. He enjoyed fishing with friends and family, restoring classic cars with his good buddy Bobby Duncan and...
Betty Craig
Jun 6, 2020
Elizabeth Rae "Betty" Craig, age 81, of Desloge, passed away June 6, 2020 at her son’s residence. She was born on October 4, 1938 in St. Louis. Betty was a homemaker and of Catholic faith. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, fishing and being outdoors.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Loretta (Robart) Petsch; husband, James Craig;...
Robert Pyatt
Jun 5, 2020
Robert Lee Pyatt, 70, of Irondale passed away June 5, 2020, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born February 11, 1950, in St. Louis to the late Raymond and Geneva (Vandergriff) Pyatt. Also preceded in death by 5 siblings, Patricia Woods, Earl Pyatt, Ada Farley, Raymond Pyatt, and Diana Means.
Robert is survived by his wife, Patricia...
Gilbert Revelle
Jun 4, 2020
A longtime Flat River resident Gilbert Edgar Revelle was born on August 26, 1930 in Flat River to Clyde and Myrtle Revelle. Gilbert died on the evening of June 4, 2020, at age 89.
The memorial service will take place on Friday June 12, 2020 at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home Caldwell Chapel: 711 E Main St, Park...
Henry Tracy
Jun 1, 2020
Henry Robert Tracy, age 39, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020. Henry was born December 21, 1980 in Illinois. Henry attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farmington.
He was a laborer and certified HVAC technician who graduated from ITT. Henry was passionate about helping others and his work. He was a loving husband and friend to...

