Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Phyllis Curtis
May 19, 2024
Phyllis Curtis, 98, of Bismarck, passed away May 19, 2024, at Camelot Nursing Center and Rehabilitation in Farmington. She was born May 1, 1926, in Pacific, to the late Marion and Edna (Rawson) Baremore. Phyllis was a member of Bismarck Assembly of God Church, until her health limited her time to attended. She was a Deaconess at the church,...
Bruce Belvin, Sr.
May 18, 2024
Bruce Martin Belvin, Sr., 82, of Charleston, passed away May 18, 2024. He was born September 26, 1941, in East Prairie, to the late Everett and Thelma (Goodman) Belvin. He loved bingo, playing cards and going to the casino. Bruce never met a stranger.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen (Little) Belvin; siblings, Warren, Eugene, Denis...
Judy Johnston
May 18, 2024
Judith “Judy” Ann (Gowen) Johnston, age, 67, of Desoto, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was born on Monday, January 7, 1957, in Valles Mines to the late Rev. Glenn and Shirley (Moses) Gowen.
Judy worked as a general contractor along- side her late husband John for many years. She had a caring...
Darrell Lee Crocker
May 17, 2024
Darrell Lee Crocker, 87, of Park Hills, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Southbrook Nursing Center in Farmington. Darrell was born on Sunday, July 12, 1936, to the late Clarence and Elsie (Watts) Crocker. Darrell proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the of the Desloge VFW Post #2426 and the...
Dorothy Wood
May 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Janette Wood, of Bonne Terre. Dorothy peacefully departed this world on May 13, 2024, at the age of 88, surrounded by the love of her family at her cherished home. Born on August 11, 1935, in Elvins, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Walter and Sula Cook. A...
Susan Kaiser
May 12, 2024
Susan Ann Kaiser, 73 of Dardenne Prairie, MO passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Hampton Manor in Wentzville, MO. She was born on August 27, 1950, in Granite City, IL. Beloved daughter of the late Leeman and Irene (Kwiaktowski) Kaiser. Susan was a graduate of St. Lukes Hospital School of Nursing. She received her degree of Bachelor...
Jewell Mills-Parker
May 10, 2024
Gladys "Jewell" Mills-Parker, 88, of Farmington, passed away peacefully, May 10, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born September 20, 1935, in St. Francois County, to the late William “Bill” Hoff and Julia (Mitchell) Reeves. When health would allow, Jewell attended Cornerstone Baptist Church in Park Hills. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed...
Shirley Ann Smith
May 8, 2024
Shirley Ann Smith, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the age of 91 in Farmington, MO. She was born on Saturday, October 22, 1932, in Bonne Terre, MO to the late Hardy and Esther (Booher) McCord. Her loving husband of 58 years, Eddie Smith, also preceded her in death. In addition her siblings, Bill, Robert, Ferrell, Bud McCord and...
Edward "Bruce" Black
May 6, 2024
Edward ‘Bruce’ Black, 68, of Bonne Terre, MO passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born Saturday, June 25, 1955, to the late Glenwood Edward and Frances (Paul) Black.
In addition to his parents, Bruce is preceded in death by his sister Willa (Black) Wood and his brother Paul Black.
Bruce is survived by...
Melvin "Mell" August Yokel
May 5, 2024
Melvin Yokel, 85, of Desloge, passed away May 5, 2024, at NHC nursing center in Desloge. He was born February 17, 1939, in Wayne County, to the late George Henry and Florence Katherine (Litsinger) Yokel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gloria Yokel; and three brothers, George, Billy and Gary Yokel.
He is survived by a son,...
Helen Price
May 4, 2024
Helen Mae (Jones) Price, age 87, of Desloge, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Wednesday, February 10, 1937, in Elvins to the late C. R. and Pearl (White) Jones.
Helen was a founding member of the Desloge Garden Club. She was known for being a great cook, seamstress and crafter. Helen’s greatest...
Carol Dunn
May 3, 2024
Carol (Bruce) Dunn, age 83, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Festus. She was born on Saturday, November 9, 1940, in Flat River to the late Fred and Ruby (Denman) Bruce. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Judy McCary and husband Ron.
After high school, Carol attended Flat River Junior College...
Carrol Lea Eisenbach
May 1, 2024
Carrol Eisenbach, age 84, of Festus passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Hillcrest Care Center in Desoto. She was born on Saturday, June 10, 1939, in Ste. Genevieve to the late Walter L. and Regina Mary (Schmidt) Sikes.
Carrol worked as a private secretary at Coin Acceptors and Precision Microfilm in St. Louis. She was a member of the Mississippi River...
Denny Thomure
Apr 30, 2024
Dennis K. “Denny” Thomure, 77, of Ste. Genevieve passed away April 30, 2024. He was born February 13, 1947 in St. Louis, MO to the late Melvin Thomure and Virgie (Boland) Brown. Denny proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Pine Log Baptist Church. Denny worked in the facilities maintenance department at Parkland...
John Allen Laws, II.
Apr 27, 2024
John Allen Laws, II. 33, of Potosi, MO passed away on Saturday April 27, 2024, He was born Wednesday, October 03, 1990, to the late John and Kimberly (Grapp) Laws in Kingman, AZ.
John is survived by his loving children; Lilly and Neveah Laws; his children’s mothers, Jessica Duncan and Chelsea Chisholm; siblings, Christina (Roberto Zamora) Laws, Regina Meyers and Melissa...
Brenda Penberthy
Apr 27, 2024
Brenda Penberthy, 75, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born on February 5, 1949, in Bismarck, to the late Acy Monroe and Nancy Leona (Tyree) Hartley. Brenda was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in Belgrade. She enjoyed singing in churches, fishing and gardening.
She was preceded in...
Richard L. Mabery
Apr 27, 2024
Richard L. Mabery, of Farmington, was called to his eternal home on April 27, 2024, at Southbrook Nursing Facility at the age of 86. He was born March 12, 1938 at Bonne Terre, MO to the late Loya and Edith Mabery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy Jo Aubuchon; son, Jeffery...
Wilma Jean Melone
Apr 26, 2024
Wilma Jean (Scott) Melone passed away April 26, 2024. She was born to Helen and Woodrow Scott on December 6,1938 in Smackover, Arkansas. She had no brothers or sisters.
Wilma married the love of her life, Kenneth Lee Melone, on December 6, 1954, which was her 16th birthday. Ken was 19. They lived in Downers Grove, Illinois for a number of...
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Wagner
Apr 26, 2024
Tony Wagner, 65, passed away April 26, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Gary Wayne and Frances L. (Underwood) Wagner. He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Charles and Thelma Underwood, Charles and Reeda Wagner. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. Tony enjoyed...
Tammy Durbin
Apr 25, 2024
Tammy Sue (Warner) Durbin, age 62, of Farmington, went to be with Jesus on April 25, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on May 24, 1961, in Heidelberg, Germany. Tammy was a founding member of The Bridge Community Church in Leadington where she currently held the position of office manager for the last 18 years.
She...
