Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Darell Wayne Johnson
Feb 3, 2025
Darell Wayne Johnson, age 75 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 03, 2025, at his home near Fredericktown. He was born on April 12, 1949, in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri to Gerald A. and Rose Nell (Gilmer) Johnson.
Darell and Judy Lynn Ingram were united in marriage on March 17, 1966 in...
Steve Edward Arras
Feb 3, 2025
Steven (Steve) Edward Arras, 58, of Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed suddenly on February 3, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 31, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri and lived in both Florida and Missouri for most of his life. Steve attended Orange Park High School and graduated from Jones College in Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance....
Patricia Kay Mayo
Feb 2, 2025
Patricia Kay Mayo, age 77, of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on November 7, 1947, in Los Angeles, California to Buster Jerome and Patricia Ruth (Henderickson) Bowen. .
In Hawthorn, California she was united in marriage to Donald R. Mayo...
Elizabeth Jane Francis
Feb 2, 2025
Elizabeth Jane Francis, age 84, of Ironton, Missouri, (formerly of Fredericktown, Missouri) passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Parkland Health Center on Farmington, Missouri. She was born on February 12, 1940, in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri to Henry Jacob and Viola AnnMae (Howard) Kloepper.
She is survived by her three children – Dale (Jeannie)...
Joanna Jane Charleville
Feb 2, 2025
Joanna Jane (Cash) Charleville, age 92, of Farmington, MO, passed away at her residence, Ashbrook Manor, on February 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Joanna was born April 25, 1932 to the late Lexie and Louise (Koester) Cash in Bonne Terre, MO. Joanna was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Park Hills, MO.
Joanna was born into a large...
Regina Kay Dowd
Feb 1, 2025
Regina Kay Dowd, age 68, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on February 16, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri to Sie Leonard and Bernic Murel (Gipson) Merriman.
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On December 21, 1973, in Fredericktown she was united in marriage to Melvin Gerald Dowd, he survives...
Gerald Dean Thompson Sr.
Jan 31, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Dean Thompson Sr., age 61, of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown. He was born on November 30, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri to Gerald Dean and Alice Darlene (Cox) Francis.
He is survived by his three children – Gerald "Jerry"...
Terry Lee Young
Jan 31, 2025
Terry Lee Young, age 57 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on July 12, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri to William "Willy" and Martha (Phillips) Young.
He is survived by his sisters – Sandra Young of Fredericktown, Joyce Smith of Harviell,...
Evelyn Markham
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...
Tony Beatman
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...
Sammye Koonce
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...
Carla Covrig
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...
Stephen Campbell
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...
Stevie Gale Johnson
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...
Mike Davis
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,...
Cleo Reese
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...
Mary Lou Jaroszewski
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.
...Walter Ronald Langhoff
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...
Betty A. Watson
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...
Terry G. Fingers
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...

