Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Claude Eugene Stotler
Mar 24, 2020
Claude Stotler, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at his residence. Claude was born August 27, 1930 to the late William “Bill” and Gertrude (Thorton) Stotler in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Claude attended First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre and was a member of The American Legion Post #83. He served our country in The United States...
Brenda Shults
Mar 24, 2020
Brenda Shults, 69, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at her residence. Brenda was born on Wednesday, November 8, 1950, in Normandy. She was a member of Bonne Terre Church of Christ.
Brenda was preceded in death by her father Leroy Y. Shults; stepmother, Sophie Shultz; stepfather, Floyd “Sonny” McVay; brother, Steven Shults and a...
Lauro "Larry" Castro
Mar 21, 2020
Lauro "Larry" Dytuco Castro of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away March 21, 2020. Larry was born on October 23, 1952 the son of the late Augusto and Veronidia (Dytuco) Castro. On November 24, 1982 he was united in marriage to Cynthia Frances Lincoln who survives and resides in Bonne Terre, Missouri. To this union a daughter, Lindsey Castro Gantner was...
Sula Mae Cook
Mar 21, 2020
Sula Cook, 100, of Park Hills, passed away March 21, 2020 at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills. She was born June 1, 1919 in Bismarck, to the late Thomas Augustus and Rachel Millie (Zolman) Gunn and celebrated her 100th birthday on June 1, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and loving husband of 35 years,...
Fern Stegall
Mar 20, 2020
Retha Fern (Pettus) Stegall, 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 20, 2020, at her residence. She was born on March 17, 1941 in Bonne Terre to the late Walter Howard and Naomi (Eggers) Pettus. Fern was a member of the Primrose Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Fern was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Henry...
Donnie Payne
Mar 19, 2020
Donterry “Donnie” Payne, 62, of Shiloh, IL, of Christian faith, departed this life for eternal salvation on March 19, 2020. He was born September 16, 1957, in Chicago, IL, to the late Otis Lee and Marvella (Fisher) Payne.
He served in the United States Air Force in vehicle maintenance control and law enforcement fields. He was very proud to...
Micheal Lee Martin
Mar 15, 2020
Michael Lee Martin, age 54 of Potosi, Missouri passed away at his home on Sunday, March 15, 2020. He was born on March 3, 1966 in Kansas City, Kansas, a son of Everett Lloyd. and Juanita Josephine (Ozment) Martin. He is preceded in death by his parents. Those surviving include: one daughter – Brittany Martin; two brothers – Dennis (Betty)...
Carol Ann Ketchum
Mar 15, 2020
Carol Ann (Weber) Ketchum, 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 15, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born November 30, 1956 to the late Bill Weber Sr. and Shirley (Barnett) Watson in Festus, Missouri.
In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, John K. Ketchum and...
Florence Thurman
Mar 15, 2020
Florence Thurman, 93, of Farmington, formerly of Park Hills, passed away March 15, 2020, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Farmington. She was born October 10, 1926, in Cuba MO, to the late Thomas Wallace and Lillian (Cooper) Edwards. Florence was a member of Esther Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her...
Virginia Franklin
Mar 12, 2020
Virginia L. Franklin of Park Hills, was born July 7, 1934, in Fredericktown to the late Andrew “Jack” and Emma (LaChance) Wilfong. She passed away March 12, 2020 at the age of 85 years, 8 months, and 5 days at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. Virginia worked at Dugals Big Star in Flat River in the Courtesy Booth for over 30...
Johnny Matthews
Mar 11, 2020
John Dewayne "Johnny" Matthews, age 59 passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on January 28, 1961 in Bonne Terre, Missouri a son of John Arthur and Beulah May (Black) Matthews. On January 29, 1983 in Desloge he was united in marriage to Lisa Gail Wilson who survives at the home....
Joanne Gibson
Mar 11, 2020
Joanne Gibson, 79, of Desloge, passed away March 11, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born September 28, 1940, in Desloge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Waldo and Ethel (Buxton) Weible; birth father, Herb Smith; husband, Donnie Gibson; daughter, Terri Jo (Gibson) Vasquez; and brother, Bobby Lynn Weible.
She is survived by children, Don...
Randy Hill
Mar 10, 2020
Randy Hill, 56, of Desloge, entered Heavens Gates, March 10, 2020. He was born March 22, 1963, in Bonne Terre, to the late James and Rose Ann (Pirtle) Hill. Randy worked for thirty-five years at Mueller Ace Hardware in Park Hills. As a side job, he enjoyed doing small engine repair and loved watching Nascar and most recently wrestling. He...
Brittney Marie Grammer
Mar 9, 2020
Brittney Marie Grammer, age 29, of St. Louis, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She was born March 10, 1990 in St. Louis to Brian Grammer and Pamela “Pammy” (Weber) Mccoy. Brittney loved spending time with her family and friends, bowling, karaoke, dancing, makeup and getting dressed up, making chocolate covered strawberries, and eating Mexican food.
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David Wills
Mar 8, 2020
David Leroy Wills, 67, of Farmington passed away March 8, 2020. He was born December 14, 1952 in Bonne Terre. He enjoyed playing pool, disc golf, archery, hunting and fishing. David was an employee at Crown Valley Winery, where he retired in December 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Shirley (Moore) Wills; brother, Gerald...
Betty Mills
Mar 7, 2020
Betty M. Mills, 89, of Park Hills passed away March 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 24, 1930 in Leadington. Betty was one of the Davis Girls from Esther High School. She loved her dog Latte, spending time with her family and enjoyed taking care of others. Decorating her home was her passion.
She was preceded in...
Brenda Kollmar
Mar 7, 2020
Brenda Kollmar, age 59, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 24, 1961 in Hoechst Frankfurt of Main, Germany. Brenda loved to cook, save coupons, play Bingo, enjoyed drawing, and most of all cherished her fur babies, Rosie and Lilly. She loved her nieces and nephews as her own.
Brenda...
Julia Mae Elliott
Mar 6, 2020
Julia Mae Elliott, 88, passed away March 6, 2020 at her residence in Festus, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 17, 1931 to the late David R. and Nellie J. (Campbell) Williams. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Alexander, Earl, Martin, Roy Williams and Tabitha Willie.
She is survived by her husband of 68...
Marcella June Nelms
Mar 6, 2020
Marcella June (Mabery) Nelms, age 84, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at Scenic Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Herculaneum. Marcella was born to the late Ralph T. and Velma A. (Govero) Mabery on April 10, 1935 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Marcella was of Catholic faith and worked in the cafeteria at Bonne Terre Senior Nutritional...
Donald Gerard Eckrich Sr.
Mar 5, 2020
Donald Gerard Eckrich Sr. of Ironton passed away March 5, 2020 at his residence at the age of 68 years. He was born November 24, 1951 in Jacksonville, Illinois, the son of the late Donald John and Eleanor Mae (Christel) Eckrich. On July 13, 1985, Don was united in marriage and is survived by Sheila Marie Becker. He was a...
