Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Raymond Willard Nash

Raymond Willard Nash

Oct 17, 2020

Raymond Willard Nash, known to most as “Ray” passed away October 17,2020 in Viburnum, Missouri at the age of 90 years. He was born July 19, 1930 in Belleview, Missouri the son of the late John and Verna (Jaycox) Nash. On June 23, 1951 he was united in marriage to Norma Jean Williams and to this union three children were...

Peggy Jo Brewington

Peggy Jo Brewington

Oct 16, 2020

Peggy Jo Brewington, beloved mother, "Nanny", sister, aunt, and friend was welcomed into the presence of the Lord on October 16, 2020. At the time of her passing, she resided in Springfield with her son Trent, daughter-in-law Rebecca, and grandchildren Maddy and Mason. Peggy was born to Joe and Netta (Oyler) Craine on March 15, 1947 in Thayer, Missouri. She...

Jacqueline Root

Jacqueline Root

Oct 14, 2020

Jacqueline Faye “Jackie” Root, 90, of Farmington passed away October 14, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born February 7, 1930 in Loma Linda, CA to the late David and Gladys (Dobbs) Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Briscoe A. Root; granddaughter Jennifer Dixon; sister, Anna Asendort;...

Nick Foster

Nick Foster

Oct 14, 2020

Nicholas “Nick” James Foster, age 18, of Corning, Arkansas, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home. Nick was born December 27, 2001 in St. Louis, MO. He played football and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Nick was preceded in death by his grandmother, Beverly Byington and niece Audrey.

Nick is survived by his mother, Leslie...

Larry Raymond Wisdom

Larry Raymond Wisdom

Oct 12, 2020

Larry Raymond Wisdom, age 74 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. He was born on November 30, 1945 in Womack, Missouri, a son of Earl Edgar and Ruth Elizabeth (Nimmo)Wisdom. On July 3, 1993 in Cool Valley, Missouri he was united in marriage to Mary Rebecca "Becki" Cannon, she survives in Fredericktown. Other survivors include: two...

Aubrey Matthews

Aubrey Matthews

Oct 11, 2020

            Aubrey Matthews, age 4, of Park Hills, gained her Angel Wings, on Sunday, October 11, 2020.  She was born on September 19, 2016, in Farmington to Jonathan and Samantha (Lockwood) Matthews.  Aubrey had a feisty spirit and loved her sisters dearly.  She was strong-willed and continued fighting through the hardest times.  She loved dressing up as a princess, putting on...

Kevin Richardson

Kevin Richardson

Oct 11, 2020

Kevin Dale Richardson, 62, of Bonne Terre passed away at Barnes Jewish Hospital on October 11, 2020. He was born June 23, 1958 in Bonne Terre to the late Earl Lawrence and Muriel Ruth (Waller) Richardson. He was also preceded by his, Brother in Law, Ron Aubuchon; Sister in Law, Brenda Richardson.

Kevin was a member of the IBEW Local...

John Henry Zapf

John Henry Zapf

Oct 11, 2020

John Henry Zapf was born in Bismarck, Missouri on September 28, 1931. The second child of the late Henry Frederick and Mary Holman Zapf. He passed away in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on October 11, 2020 at the age of 89 years and 13 days. On June 5, 1953, he was united in marriage to Norma Ruth “Blue” Boyer and to...

Eugene Shannon

Eugene Shannon

Oct 10, 2020

Eugene Stanton Shannon, 92, of Farmington passed away October 10, 2020 at Community Manor in Farmington. He was born June 30, 1928 in Sprott, MO to the late Isaac and Hilda (Stange) Shannon. Eugene proudly served his country in the United States Army.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Robert Shannon and...

Don Lilley, Sr.

Don Lilley, Sr.

Oct 10, 2020

Albert Donald Lilley, Sr., 91 of Farmington passed away October 10, 2020. Mr. Lilley had a 60-year career in hardware sales, until he retired at age 82. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. He enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, music, reading and spending time with...

Donna Kay Burns

Donna Kay Burns

Oct 10, 2020

Donna Kay Burns, 64, passed away October 10, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born August 14, 1956 in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her Father, Frank Ely; husband, William “Butch” Buxton; grandson, Clayton Alexander Rosener.

Donna was a Missouri Dept. of Corrections retiree, where she worked as a cook at the Farmington Correctional Facility....

Cheryl Renee Johnson

Cheryl Renee Johnson

Oct 8, 2020

Cheryl Renae Johnson, age 52 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Parkland Hospital in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on July 18, 1968 in Fredericktown, Missouri, a daughter of Tommy Weiss and Sharon Marie (Batter) Weiss. She is preceded in death by her father (wife Charlotte) and Cheryls mother, Sharon page. Cheryl is survived...

Vincent Gerard Barresi

Vincent Gerard Barresi

Oct 8, 2020

Vincent Gerard Barresi, Jr., age 72, of Lake Timberline in Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois. Vincent was born October 22, 1947 to the late Vincent and Catherine (Clato) Barresi in St. Louis, Missouri. He proudly served our country in The United States Navy. Vincent loved his Harley Davidson, going on...

Harold Richardson

Harold Richardson

Oct 7, 2020

Harold Richardson, 90, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away October 7, 2020 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, Missouri. He was born April 12, 1930 in Herculaneum, Missouri to the late Lawrence and Irene (Curlee) Richardson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Christine (Mull) Richardson and siblings Lee (Helen) Richardson; Earl (Muriel) Richardson and Leanna (Everett) Mouser.

He...

Joseph Hebron

Joseph Hebron

Oct 7, 2020

Joseph “Joe” Levern Hebron, age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. He was born June 24, 1942 to the late Wayne and Wanda (Neilan) Hebron in Murdo, South Dakota. Joe enjoyed traveling in his R.V. and collecting antiques and collectibles.

Joe is survived by his wife, Marianna (Albertson) Hebron;...

Mel Merseal

Mel Merseal

Oct 7, 2020

         

Milford “Mel” Merseal, 74, of Park Hills, passed away October 7, 2020, at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis.  He was born November 30, 1945, in Bonne Terre, to the late James Victor and Dorothy Adel (Edgar) Merseal, Sr.  Mel was a truck driver for several years and loved hot rods and drag racing.  He could light up a room...

Marilyn Ruth Goggin

Marilyn Ruth Goggin

Oct 6, 2020

Marilyn Ruth Goggin of Ironton, Missouri passed away October 6, 2020 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of eighty- five years. She was born April 27, 1935 in Saint Louis, Missouri to the late Andy and Anna (Miles) Pippin. On May 25, 1952, she was united in marriage to Robert Lee Goggin who preceded her in death on May...

Madonna Culton

Madonna Culton

Oct 6, 2020

            Donna Culton, 83, of Desloge, passed away October 6, 2020, at Parkland Hospital South in Farmington. She was born October 26, 1936, in Flat River, to the late Russell and Lucy (Pritchard) Turley. Donna was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge and a life long resident of Desloge.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; and...

Daniel Joseph Lauer

Daniel Joseph Lauer

Oct 5, 2020

Daniel Joseph Lauer of Bismarck, MO passed away October 5, 2020 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of sixty-eight years. He was born April 11, 1952 in Saint Louis, Missouri the son of the late Fred and Mary (Azar) Lauer. On December 23, 1971, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Marie (Schupmann) Lauer who...

Peter Boyd Arnold

Peter Boyd Arnold

Oct 4, 2020

Peter "Pete" Boyd Arnold, age 40 passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on June 28, 1980 in St. Charles, Missouri, a son of Jimmy Boyd Arnold and Carol Ann (Oestereich) Beckler. His mother precedes him in death. Those surviving are his two children – Kaylee Arnold and Mason Carver Arnold...