Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Nancy Hudson
Jul 2, 2023
Nancy Hudson, 61, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 2, 2023, at South Brook Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born July 1, 1962, in Bonne Terre, to the late Harold and Jacqueline “Jackie” (Hoehn) Smith. Nancy was of Baptist faith. She retired after 38 years at Wal-Mart and continued working at Proffer’s Produce for a few additional years. Nancy...
Henry "Joe" Lix
Jul 2, 2023
Henry Joseph Lix of Farmington passed away Sunday, July 2nd at Southbrook Nursing Facility at the age of 71. He was born on February 19, 1952 to the late Henry and Sylvia Lix of Desloge, MO.
Henry “Joe” attended school in Desloge, MO and graduated from North County High School in 1970. It was there he met the love of...
James Alexander Brine
Jul 2, 2023
James A. Brine, 75, of Farmington passed away July 2, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 16, 1947 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late James and Janet (Craig) Brine. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for four years, two of which were served in Vietnam. He retired after...
Leonard Wyman Bess
Jul 1, 2023
Leonard Bess, 77 of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Missouri Baptist Hospital surround by his love ones. He was born Monday, May 6, 1946 in East Bonne Terre, he was the son of the late Ernest and Lela (Morris) Bess. He honorably served in the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He then worked...
James W. Stone
Jun 29, 2023
James Wayne Stone, 80, of Farmington, passed away June 29, 2023, after a lengthy and valiant battle with cancer. He was at home; Nancy, the love of his life, Ruth, his baby sister, and Brett, his faithful Boston Terrier at his side.
Born three summers and a thousand years ago in Cape Girardeau, he grew up in Chaffee, hunting and...
Dink Ketcherside
Jun 29, 2023
Darcy “Dink” Glen Ketcherside, age 49, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Wednesday, January 23, 1974, in St. Louis to the late David C. Ketcherside and Virginia (Henderson) Ketcherside.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Ashlyn Ketcherside and...
Don Stamper
Jun 29, 2023
Don Stamper, 85, of Park Hills, passed away June 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born February 5, 1938, in Caledonia, to the late Gerald Lyle and Helen Jean (Shelton) Stamper. Don served his country in the United States Army and later found his interest in restoring old cars and tractors. He worked at various Chevrolet dealerships in auto...
Arie Van Zee
Jun 27, 2023
Arie Paul Van Zee, 19, of Farmington passed away June 27, 2023. He was born April 2, 2004 in Farmington. Arie was a people person. He never met a stranger and would talk to anyone. He loved being outdoors. He enjoyed anything to do with cars and motorcycles and was looking forward to his career with Honda. He also enjoyed...
Terry Glenn Gowen
Jun 27, 2023
Terry Gowen, age 65, of Bonne Terre, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Monday, June 16, 1958, in De Soto to the late Glenn and Shirley Jean (Moses) Gowen.
Terry owned and operated Valle Auto Sales in Bonne Terre for over 25 years. He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and...
Nile Edwin Meyer
Jun 26, 2023
Nile E. Meyer. 89, passed away peacefully Monday, June 26, 2023 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Home in Farmington. He was born in Okawville, Illinois, on Thursday, October 26, 1933 to the late Henry and Hilda (Randoll) Meyer. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre, Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, volunteered at Habitat...
Charles "Herb" Mcmillian
Jun 25, 2023
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, patriot and friend, Herb McMillian, passed on to his heavenly home June 25, 2023.
Born on January 17, 1931, Herb grew up in the Marquand and Fredericktown areas and attended schools in both Madison and St. Francois counties. As a young man, in addition to playing on several baseball teams, he established and operated...
Edward Russell Nelson Jr.
Jun 24, 2023
Buddy Nelson, 66, formerly of DeSoto, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his residence in French Village. He was born Sunday, April 7 1957 in St. Louis, to Edward Russell Sr. and Vivian Arlene (Wideman) Nelson. Buddy was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Lisa Nelson. Buddy served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member...
Robert "Bob" Wayne Young
Jun 21, 2023
Robert “Bob” Wayne Young, 70 of Valle Mines, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Mercy-Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born in St. Louis, Sunday, December 21, 1952, to the late Willis G. and Elsie C. (Boyd) Young. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army; he attended Grace Way Ministries Church in Farmington. Bob worked for...
Joyce Jackson
Jun 21, 2023
Joyce Jackson, 89, of Desloge, passed away June 21, 2023, at her home. She was born September 14, 1933, in Roxana, Illinois, to the late Henry Ernst and Elsie Elizabeth (Mettler) Rethorn. Joyce enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzles and casinos.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard “Pete” Jackson; five brothers and two sisters.
Joyce is survived by...
Leonard Keller
Jun 20, 2023
Leonard Keller, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 30, 1933, in Durham, MO to the late Leonard Arthur Randolph and Mary Alma (Daniels) Keller. Leonard was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country for 2 years, during the Korean War. He...
Ken Bolton Jr.
Jun 19, 2023
Ken Bolton, 75, of Farmington, passed away June 19, 2023 at his home. He was born November 28, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Kenneth Ray and Genevieve (McGovern) Bolton, Sr. Ken also is preceded in death by fur babies; Tiger, Boots, Scruffy (love of his life, besides Janice), and Zoey. Ken served his country in the United States...
Evelyn L Slinkard
Jun 16, 2023
Evelyn L. Slinkard, 70, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born Saturday, January 24, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late Ralph “Diddle” Bess and Shirley (Beauchamp) Pierce. She was of Baptist faith. Evelyn enjoyed camping, fishing, crocheting, working crosswords puzzles, but most of all she loved her family and her...
Jimmey L Hampton
Jun 8, 2023
Jimmey L. Hampton, of Bonne Terre passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born in Flat River, on Tuesday, July 21, 1942, to the late Fred and Myrtle (Sedgwick) Hampton. He was also preceded in death by several siblings.
Jim served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed welding, singing, fishing, grilling...
Franklin D. Pinkston
Jun 8, 2023
Franklin Dean Pinkston, 82, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born Wednesday, July 17, 1940 in Farmington, to the late Curtis and Lottie (Byington) Pinkston. He was a member of the VFW Post 6883 in Bonne Terre. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...
Steven M Cross
Jun 1, 2023
Steve Cross, 64, of Poplar Bluff formerly of Arcadia Valley, passed away June 1, 2023 in Poplar Bluff. He was born July 3, 1958, in Farmington, to Martin and Irma (Penberthy) Cross. Steve and Jean moved to Poplar Bluff in 2016 after retiring from careers in education. Steve taught in the Arcadia Valley, Bismarck, and North County School districts. He...
