Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Billy Wester
Dec 3, 2024
Billy Wester, 64, of Desloge, passed away December 3, 2024, at Community Manor in Farmington. He was born January 15, 1960, in McAlester, OK, to the late Bill and Earnestine (Richardson) Wester. Billy was an over the road truck driver who loved what he did and the peaceful time it brought. He also liked drinking his coffee, Dr. Pepper, watching...
Austin Lee Gipson
Dec 2, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Austin Lee Gipson. He was born on Thursday, July 29, 1943 in Buckhorn, Missouri to the late Elsey and Piney (Lawson) Gipson. Austin passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. His dedication to his faith was evident in his unwavering commitment to the Silver...
Jerry Frank Thurston
Nov 29, 2024
Jerry Thurston, age 73, of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved in logging accident on Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, July 10, 1951, in Grassy, Missouri to the late Frank and Betty Imogene (Dorsey) Thurston.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by two of his brothers, Randy and Harold Thurston.
Jerry is...
Raymond Dodd Jr.
Nov 28, 2024
Raymond Dodd Jr., age 73 passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri surrounded by his family. He was born on Friday, February 23, 1951, to the late Raymond Leon and Beulah Elizabeth (Faucett) Dodd at JY near Portageville, Missouri.
On September 9, 1970, in New Madrid, Missouri he was...
Lee "Rip" Glore
Nov 27, 2024
Lee “Rip” Glore, 96, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, November 27, 2024, at Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills. He was born December 27, 1927, in Bonne Terre, to the late Jesse and Stella (Clay) Glore. Rip was a member of the Masonic Lodge 598 in Leadwood and past Master and Scottish...
Rev. Ronald Payne, Sr.
Nov 27, 2024
Ronald Payne, 83, of Farmington, passed away November 27, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born October 20, 1941, in Womack, to the late Fred and Retta (Harris) Payne. Ronald went to Crossroads grade school, and after graduating from Mine LaMott High School, he served his country in the United States Navy, starting in 1959...
Jesse Clifton Chamberlain Jr.
Nov 27, 2024
Jesse Clifton Chamberlain Jr. of Arcadia, Missouri, passed away on November 27, 2024, at the age of 76 years. He was born on September 11, 1948, in Doe Run, Missouri, the son of the late Jesse Clifton Chamberlain Sr. and Helen (Ransom) Chamberlain. On May 18, 1968, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Lois Victoria...
Lois "Vickie" Chamberlain
Nov 27, 2024
Lois Victoria Chamberlain, affectionately known as "Vickie," passed away November 27, 2024, at the age of 75. Born September 19, 1949, near Ottery Creek in Belleview, Missouri, she was the beloved daughter of the late Elvie and Minnie (Litton) Harbison. On May 18, 1968, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jesse Chamberlain Jr. They were...
Misty Hendricks
Nov 26, 2024
Misty Hendricks, age 39, of Park Hills, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Parkland Hospital North in Bonne Terre. Misty was born on Thursday, August 29, 1985, in St. Louis. Misty was preceded in death by her father, Ernie Hendricks.
She enjoyed spending time with her family along with collecting owls and crystals, playing Bingo and hours of PUBG...
Sandra Tullock
Nov 25, 2024
Sandy Tullock, 81, of St. Louis formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away November 25, 2024, at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis. She was born November 18, 1943, in Farmington, to the late Noah and Hattie (Umfleet) Wampler. Sandy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge before moving to St. Louis to be near her children....
Doris Swindle
Nov 25, 2024
Doris Evelyn Swindle, 95, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully, November 25, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born March 13, 1929, in St. Louis, to the late Homer and Gladys (Reeves) Gray. Doris devoted her life to Christ and was active member at Little Vine Baptist Church in Ste. Genevieve. She loved supporting her husband, children and...
Arcella Mae Yancey
Nov 24, 2024
Arcella Yancey, 94, of Farmington passed away November 24, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born March 24, 1930 in Farmington to the late Alvin Austin and Elsie Dorothy (Smith) Wills. Arcella was a member of New Heights Church and a former member of First Baptist Church of Farmington. During her time at First Baptist Church, she was...
Donna Wideman
Nov 23, 2024
Madonna Faye Wideman, 60, of Bismarck passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at her home. She was born September 5, 1964 in Chula Vista, California to Rigoberto and the late Joyce Lee (Mullinax) Serratos. Donna worked for Goodwill in Farmington, MO as an associate. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre. In her spare...
Lanny Leo Reed
Nov 23, 2024
Lanny Leo Reed, 72, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his home. Lanny was born on Saturday, September 27, 1952, to the late Theo and Louise (Wilkerson) Reed. Lanny was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Park Hills.
Lanny was an owner/operator of Uniforms for U for many years. He loved...
Donna Fay Inman
Nov 20, 2024
Donna Fay Inman of Arcadia, Missouri passed away November 20, 2024, in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 64 years. She was born September 22, 1960, in Potosi, Missouri the daughter of the late James Ray Chappell and Deloris Madeline (Robinson) Chappell. On August 29, 1999 she was united in marriage to Brad Inman who preceded her in death on...
Betty Lou Nicholas
Nov 19, 2024
Betty Lou Nicholas of Oakley, California passed away November 19, 2024 at the age of 90 years. She was born November 14, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late James Monroe Blankenship and Dora Edna (Ford) Blankenship. Betty is survived by her son, Paul Tucker of Oakley, California. Three grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. Betty...
Delbert Leland Roberts
Nov 16, 2024
Delbert Leland Roberts, age 73 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on February 20, 1951, in Taneyville, Missouri.
On July 28, 2003, in Madison County he was united in marriage to Jodi Dorton, she survives at the home.
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Mary Olive Booker
Nov 16, 2024
Mary Olive Booker, age 92 of Patton, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Independence Care Center in Perryville, Missouri. She was born on February 5, 1932, in Martinsville, Indiana to Howard and May (Halfaker) White.
On May 18, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri she was united in marriage to James E...
James William Flanigan
Nov 16, 2024
James William Flanigan, 87, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully at 11:19A.M. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. Jim was born Friday, January 8, 1937, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, He is the son to the late Joseph and Violet (Spikes) Flanigan. Jim married the love of his life of 67 years, Carolyn Jean (Cole) Flanigan...
William Dunker Draper
Nov 16, 2024
November 16, 2024, William Dunker Draper, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed into the hands of God and we here, who loved him are truly heartbroken. William (Bill) Draper, first son of Herbert (Bill) Kinsley Draper, Jr. and Marie Priscilla (Dunker) Draper, was born on December 15, 1935 in Canton, MA. In time he was joined by his...
