Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
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,...
Dale "Smitty" Smith
Aug 10, 2020
Dale “Smitty” Elbert Smith, age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Parkland North in Bonne Terre. He was born March 21, 1942 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Harold and Irma (Witt) Smith. Dale retired from Chrysler after 38 years. He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed target shooting and riding motorcycles.
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Alvin Nipper, Jr
Aug 9, 2020
Alvin Nipper, 50, of Bowling Green, formerly of Desloge, passed away August 9, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles. He was born April 12, 1970, in Farmington, to the late Alvin Odell and Ruth Ann (Groves) Nipper. Alvin loved fishing, collecting hot wheels, hunting arrow heads and mushrooms.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Alonzo...
Jason Harris
Aug 8, 2020
Jason Harris, age 39, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on March 6, 1981, in Farmington. Jason was a manager at Dollar General. He was co-founder of Our American Hero Foundation and former owner of Big River Sand Drags.
He was preceded in death by his mother...
Mark Steven Sales
Aug 8, 2020
Mark Steven Sales, 57, of Farmington passed away August 8, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born June 11, 1963 in Bonne Terre.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sherry (King) Sales and brother, Michael Sales.
Mark is survived by his father, Thomas Sales and aunt, Linda Sales.
Visitation will be Friday, August 14, 2020...
Darlene Howe
Aug 7, 2020
Darlene, Howe, 83, of Park Hills, passed away August 7, 2020 at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born October 18, 1936, in Bonne Terre, to the late Paul Carodine and Alice (Beard) Warren. Darlene was a member of the First Baptist Church in Park Hills and she loved flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three...
Mary Kathryn White
Aug 6, 2020
Mary Kathryn White, age 62, of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born March 24, 1958 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Edwin and Lee Eatte (Bisch) Jaster. Mary enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her grandkids.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by...
Preston Hunt, Jr.
Aug 6, 2020
Preston Eugene Hunt, Jr., 81, of Farmington passed away August 6, 2020. He was born April 12, 1939 in St. Louis. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Preston was employed with the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy for 23 years. He enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with his family.
He...
William "Ernie" Mckinney
Aug 6, 2020
William Ernest “Ernie” McKinney of Potosi, MO passed away on August 6, 2020 at Jefferson Mercy Hospital in Festus, Missouri at the age of 45 years. He was born on October 4, 1974, the son of the late George and Margaret “Maggie” (Bennett) McKinney. Ernie is survived by his half-sister, Tina Newby of Guthrie, Oklahoma. He is also survived by...
Mary Ann Roney
Aug 5, 2020
Mary Ann Roney, 78, of Leadwood, passed away August 5, 2020 at Parkland South in Farmington. She was born March 30, 1942, in Wortham, to the late David William and Zida (Marler) Rasnic. She was a member of the Hopewell Church of God, but had been a member of the Eastside Church of God, for 43 years. She loved purses,...