Obituaries

Jan 31, 2025

Evelyn Markham of Ironton, Missouri passed away on January 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 1, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Harrison and Edna May (Smith) Toland. On January 25, 1952 she was united in marriage to John Edward Markham who preceded her in death on July...

Jan 29, 2025

Tony Beatman, age 40, of Desloge, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his devoted family. Born on November 30, 1984, in Saint Louis, he was the beloved son of Karen Beatman and the late Howard Beatman.

Tony was a dedicated mechanic known for his passion for automobiles, motorcycles, and anything with wheels. His deep love...

Jan 28, 2025

Sammye Koonce, 89, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully January 28, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born on April 20, 1935, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to the late Clarence and Bessie (Pace) Koonce. 

A dedicated and hardworking individual, Sammye began her career right out of high school, as a secretary at Southwestern Bell, where she dedicated 39 years of...

Jan 25, 2025

Carla Terene Covrig, age 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born on April 25, 1961, in Jerome, Idaho to the late Orval and Carlene (Duffy) Jones. Carla was a woman of grace and elegance, confidently navigating her life and the world around her. As a planner and a...

Jan 25, 2025

Steve Campbell, 76, of Desloge, passed away January 25, 2025, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born September 24, 1948, in Humboldt, TN, to the late James Campbell and Mary Francis (Brotherton) Salierno. Steve proudly served his country in The United States Marines. He was a member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Tennessee, Am Vets in...

Jan 25, 2025

Stevie Gale Johnson, 75 of Bonne Terre, passed away January 25, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 5, 1949, to Elec N. and Ella M. (Cotham) Johnson. 

Stevie loved hunting, fishing, camping and all kinds of food, especially when he was cooking on a open fire. He also loved spending time in...

Jan 25, 2025

Mike Davis, age 75, of Park Hills, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Wednesday, November 23, 1949, in St. Louis to the late Roy and Dimple (Rutherford) Davis. Mike exemplified a life of service, dedication, and love for his family.

A proud veteran of the United States Army,...

Jan 25, 2025

Cleo (Coffman) Reese passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Community Manor in Farmington at the remarkable age of 100. She was born on Thursday, September 11, 1924, in Potosi to the late James Corbet and Mary Susan (DeClue) Coffman

In addition to her parents, Cleo was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Reese; beloved daughter, Sandra...

Jan 24, 2025

Mary Lou Jaroszewski, age 87 of Marquand, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Parkland Medical Center in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on May 26, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Victor and Beatrice (Hedrick) Kozinski.

She was married to William Edward Jaroszewski, he preceded her in death on November 18, 2012.

Jan 24, 2025

Walter Ronald Langhoff, age 87, of Marquand, Missouri passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on July 20, 1937, in Pomona, California to Walter and Veryl (Ewert) Langhoff of Bloomington, Illinois.

On May 1, 1992, he was united in marriage to Carol...

Jan 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Betty (Guffey) Morgan-Watson, who left this world peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family in French Village. Betty was born on Monday, November 26, 1945 to the late Oliver and Hilda (Grammond) Guffey.

Along with her parents, Betty was also preceded in...

Jan 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Gale Fingers, born on Friday, May 9, 1947, in Bonne Terre. He peacefully departed this life on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 77. Terry spent his final moments surrounded by the love of his family, in the comfort of his home in Park Hills. Terry...

Jan 19, 2025

Mary Margaret Meyer, a spirited soul born on August 8, 1932, in Denver, Colorado, left this world on January 19, 2025, in Lakewood, Colorado. Known for her fiery personality and unyielding determination, Mary exemplified independence and self-sufficiency throughout her life. Raised in the heart of Denver, but spent a lot of time on a farm in Bonne Terre, Missouri, where...

Jan 19, 2025

Doyle Leonard Speer, passed away peacefully in his home, beside his loving wife of 69 years. The two came from large families and married, in the town they both grew up in. Born on February 19, 1935, in Advance, Missouri, to the late Oscar and Thelma (Virgin) Speer. Doyle retired from the auto workers union, and moved from DeSoto, to...

Jan 19, 2025

Harry Bernard Wingerter, 96, of Ironton passed away on January 19, 2025. He was born January 22, 1928, in Longtown, Missouri to the late Joseph Kenrick and Elsie Barbara (Ochs) Wingerter. Harry proudly served our country in the United States Army during World War II as a Tank Commander. During his service he received a World War II Victory Medal...

Jan 17, 2025

Danette Lorraine Hamby of Annapolis, Missouri passed away in Farmington, Missouri on January 17, 2025 at the age of 82 years. She was born December 20, 1942 in Crystal City, Missouri the daughter of the late Daniel and Lorraine (Magre) Reece. On January 5, 1963 she was united in marriage to Anthony A. Hamby who survives. They were married for...

Jan 17, 2025

Kennith Leroy Mathes, of Iron Mountain, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at The Baptist Home in Arcadia Valley at the age of 93 years. He was born on October 10, 1931 in Oates, Missouri. Growing up as the eldest of five children in the home of his parents, Otho and Gladys (Wood) Mathes, he learned the value...

Jan 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eric “Ric” Speidel, age 65, of Bonne Terre, Ric was born on June 15, 1959, and departed this life on January 15, 2025, at his residence. Ric was a proud over-the-road truck driver, his CB handle was” Tic Tac”. Driving was a profession that allowed him to travel and...

Jan 14, 2025

Carolyn Copeland, 86, of Desloge, MO, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington, MO. Born on October 27, 1938, in Doe Run, MO, Carolyn was the beloved daughter of the late Jewell Lindsey and Anna (Haile) Townsend.

Throughout her life, Carolyn was known for her nurturing spirit and her passion for cooking. Carolyn's creativity...

Jan 13, 2025

Elizabeth Mary McDonald, age 87, of Piedmont, Missouri passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Country Meadows Care Center in Park Hills, Missouri. She was born on September 8, 1937, to Verna (Black) McDonald.

On June 11, 1955, she was united in marriage to Marvin McDonald, he preceded her in death on August 10,...