Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Betty Forsythe
Dec 31, 2024
Betty Ann Forsythe, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away Community Manor on December 31, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on September 11, 1931, in Flat River, Missouri, to the late Joel Hardy and Bertha Ann (Lander) Koen Sr.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, Warren D. Forsythe; great-grand...
Russ Hopwood
Dec 31, 2024
Russel “Russ” Leroy Hopwood, passed away on December 31, 2024, at the age of 65. Russ was born on January 3, 1959, in Washington, Missouri to William Fred and Dorothy (Ray) Hopwood. Friends and family across Missouri knew of Russ’s unwavering kindness and dedication to others.
Russ enjoyed a fulfilling career as a heavy equipment mechanic, culminating in his retirement with...
Walter Robert Gouin
Dec 30, 2024
Walter Robert Gouin, a beloved brother and devoted servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on Monday, February 2, 1931, Walter lived a life rich with purpose and faith. Walter was a proud veteran who served in the United States Army, His commitment to service extended beyond his military...
Steven Lyn Messer
Dec 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Lyn Messer on Monday, December 30th, 2024, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri. He was born on Monday, July 25, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was 58 years old at the time of his passing.
Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Lelia Skelton, and sister,...
Lisa Denton
Dec 30, 2024
Lisa LaVerne Denton, 66, of Nixa, MO passed away December 30, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She was born October 31, 1958 in Bonne Terre, MO to the late Kenneth Wayne Klemp and Reva LaVerne (Snyder) Harris. She was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Nixa, MO. Lisa loved being outdoors, riding her horses and...
Gary L. White
Dec 30, 2024
Gary Lindell White, 90, of Farmington passed away December 30, 2024 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born August 4, 1934 in Desloge to the late Charles Monta and Mary Virginia (Byers) White. Gary was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. Gary retired from the State of Missouri after working for over 40 years as...
Brenda Sue Stafford
Dec 29, 2024
Brenda Sue Stafford, age 75, of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri. She was born on August 18, 1949, in Fredericktown to Everett and Opal (Gipson) Berry.
On March 16, 1968, in Fredericktown, she was united in marriage to James Lee "Jim" Stafford, he preceded...
Gary Wayne Kennedy
Dec 28, 2024
Gary Wayne Kennedy passed away on Saturday, December 28th, 2024 at his home in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Gary was born on Tuesday, July 13, 1954 to the late R.L and Irene (Sharp) Kennedy in Malden, Missouri. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jim Kennedy and sister-in-law Dena.
Gary graduated from Twin Rivers High School...
Kathleen Louise Bowlin
Dec 27, 2024
Kathleen Louise Bowlin of Annapolis, Missouri passed away December 27, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 97 years. She was born September 13, 1927 in the Hyatts Creek area, the daughter of the late Ira Hamilton and Permelia Emaline (Lewis) Lorentz. Kathleen was always a hard worker. She was very outgoing and enjoyed meeting new people. She...
William Henry Lewis
Dec 26, 2024
William Henry Lewis of Ironton, Missouri passed away in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on December 26, 2024 at the age of 59 years. He was born September 30, 1965 in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late Roy Harold Lewis Sr. and Caroline (Brooks) Lewis of Ironton, Missouri. On September 30, 1993 he was united in marriage to Wendy May Atwood...
Jessica Renee Barker
Dec 25, 2024
Jessica Renee Barker, age 37, of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on December 13, 1987, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Stephen "Steve" and Cheryl (Hurst) Barker.
In 2018 she was united in marriage to James "Jim Bob" Tripp who preceded her in death shortly thereafter....
Ernest Schaefer
Dec 25, 2024
Ernest Schaefer, 93, of Desloge, passed away December 25, 2024. He was born August 29, 1931, in St. Louis, to the late Ewald and Ida (Brandt) Schaefer.
Ernest was of Lutheran faith and dedicated his life to serving his country in the United States Coast Guard before embarking on a rewarding career as a mapping agent with the government, from which...
Harry Lynn Peterson
Dec 25, 2024
Harry Lynn Peterson passed away at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, on December 25, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born on March 15, 1938, in Bonne Terre to the late Harry H. and Ethel (Burcham) Peterson.
Harry was a graduate of the Kemper Military Academy. After graduation he worked at his father’s Pepsi Cola Bottling Plant, in Flat River,...
Shirley Phares
Dec 24, 2024
Shirley Phares, 86, of Desloge, passed away December 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born August 15, 1938, in Cantwell, to the late Edgar and Dorothy Violet (Richardson) Rehkop. Shirley was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Park Hills. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and worked...
Velma Fern Kelley
Dec 23, 2024
Velma Fern Kelley of Fenton, Missouri passed away December 23, 2024, at her home at the age of 88 years. She was born July 29, 1936, in Centerville, Missouri, the daughter of the late John Buell and Jewell (Harrison) Bowles. On May 10, 1957, she was united in marriage to Harold Edward Kelley Sr. who preceded her in death on...
Gloria Davison
Dec 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gloria June (Moyers) Davison, age 75, of Park Hills. Gloria passed away on December 22, 2024.
Gloria was born on March 9, 1949, in Fredericktown, to the late Arthor and Edith June Moyers. She graduated from Farmington High School and built a lifelong career with Flat River Glass Company, where...
Wanda Brown
Dec 21, 2024
Wanda Brown, a cherished educator, beloved mother, and community pillar, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at the age of 99. Born on January 28, 1925, to the late George Lewis and Leona (Majors) Sublett. Wanda dedicated her life to nurturing and empowering those around her, first as a devoted teacher and ultimately as a businesswoman alongside her late...
Alfred "A.J." Layton
Dec 21, 2024
Alfred Jerome Layton, known to most as A.J. passed away in St. Louis, Missouri on December 21, 2024, at the age of 57 years. He was born October 2, 1967, in Fredericktown, Missouri. A.J. is survived by his son: David Layton and wife, Faith of Holts Summit, Missouri; his parents: David and Melinda (DePew) Layton of Mexico; his brother: Joseph...
Judy Beister
Dec 19, 2024
Judith “Judy” Irene Beister, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis on December 19, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on December 31, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, Judy made her home in Farmington, Missouri, where she nurtured deep connections with her family and community.
Judy was preceded in death by...
Art Daniels
Dec 18, 2024
Arthur David Daniels, 72, of Farmington passed away December 18, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born October 27, 1952 in St. Louis to the late Arthur O. and Anita K. (Cox) Daniels. Art was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington. He taught science at Farmington High School, Mineral Area College and St. Paul...
