Obituaries

Mar 9, 2024

Judy Wolfe, 75, of O’Fallon, passed away March 9, 2024, at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis.  She was born April 29, 1948, in Wyoming, to the late Frank and Helen Carlson.  She enjoyed being with family, traveling, museums and the zoo.  Judy loved her Newfoundland rescue dogs, Gordon and Charlie.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David...

Mar 5, 2024

Demetria Danelle “Tont” Chilton, 51, of Farmington passed away March 5, 2024. She was born November 14, 1972 in Potosi to the late Raymond Jerry Warren and Anna (Gowen) Crady. Demetria loved playing Runescape on her phone and keeping up with friends and family on Facebook. She enjoyed riding along with her husband, Roger when he was as an over...

Mar 4, 2024

Inez “Pat” Luvena Mason, 86, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born Tuesday, September 07, 1937, to the late Albert and Virgie (Nusbaumer) Moses in Valle Mines. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jack Moses.

Pat will be remembered for her love of going to...

Feb 29, 2024

John F. Fear, age 52, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus.  John was born in St. Louis, on Monday, January 3, 1972, to Gary and Gwendalyn (Brewer) Fear. 

He was preceded in death by his father Gary Fear. 

John's passion for the great outdoors was unparalleled. Whether he was hunting for arrowheads or diving into...

Feb 28, 2024

Roger Dale Weiler, 64, of Ste. Genevieve passed away February 28, 2024. He was born May 5, 1959 in Farmington to the late Walter Weiler, Jr. and Virginia (Pulliam) Weiler. Roger enjoyed spending time in his shop, working on lawn mowers. He also enjoyed shooting guns, hunting and eating sweets. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Feb 26, 2024

Margita Alwine Davis, 65, of Desloge, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Mercy Jefferson hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Monday, December 15, 1958, to Kenneth and Ingrid Crowe in St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to her father, she was preceded her in death by her step-dad, Larry Crowe.

Margita is survived by her loving...

Feb 26, 2024

Dawn L. Joyce, beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and daughter of God, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the age of 82, at Parkland Hospital South, in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on Tuesday, February 10, 1942, to the late Charles Ringer and Bessie (Ames) Ringer/Usher in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Dawn was a member of the...

Feb 25, 2024

Donna Marie Harris, of Desloge, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024, at the age of 77. Born in Hopewell, Virginia on October 3, 1946, Donna was a beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, who loved her grandchildren immensely.   

  With a kind and sweet spirit, Donna had a knack for cooking and shopping, indulging in these passions whenever she...

Feb 24, 2024

Tammy Dean, 66, of Park Hills, passed away February 24, 2024, at Hillcrest Care Center in DeSoto.   She was born February 24, 2024, in Cape Girardeau, to the late William Howard and Patsy Rose (Hosea) Gentry.   Tammy enjoyed cooking, fishing and being with family and friends on Lake of Egypt in Illinois.

 

She is survived by her adoring husband...

Feb 24, 2024

Freddie Francis, of Mineral Point, MO, formerly of Cahokia, IL, passed away on February 24, 2024.  Fred was born December 17, 1938, to the late Jesse and Bertha (nee Capper) Francis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother James Francis, sisters Bernice Payton and Martha Sutherland, and sons Wesley Francis and Arthur Francis. 

 

He is...

Feb 22, 2024

 

Tom B. Waite, age 63, of Desloge, passed away peacefully at 2:22 PM on February 22, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on Saturday, December 17, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Thomas L. and Mary (D’Alessandris) Waite. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his aunts, Anita and Paula.

 

Tom...

Feb 18, 2024

Linda Agnew, a beloved member of the Park Hills community, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 18, 2024, at the age of 70. She was born on September 28, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late Charles Andrew and Zetta B. (Schumer) Agnew.

Linda was a cherished mother to her children, Deanna Agnew, Joseph Mattingly and Yvonna Mattingly;...

Feb 17, 2024

In loving memory of O’Dell Dale Collins, a woman whose gentle spirit graced each life she touched, it is with a heavy heart that we announce her passing on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Cox South Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri. As she departs from this world, we remember her as a devoted mother to her children: Frank, Cathy, Cindy, and...

Feb 16, 2024

Norma Marie Greene, age 100, passed away on February 16, 2024, at her home at Cedarhurst of Farmington. Norma was born to Paul and Pearl (Nethington) Greene on January 24, 1924. She graduated from Bonne Terre High School in 1942 and went to work for St. Joe Lead Company that same year. She worked there, first in Bonne Terre and...

Feb 16, 2024

Hollie Detring, a devoted teacher, mother, and loving wife, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, Missouri, at the age of 96. Born on August 1, 1927, in Yount, Missouri to the late Howard and Adeline (Killian) Hahn. Hollie dedicated her life to education, instilling knowledge, and values in generations of children.

Having started her teaching...

Feb 14, 2024

Teresa Lynn (Bishop) Gibson, 60, of Desloge, left this world far too soon on Wednesday February 14, 2024 at her residence. She was born on Sunday, September, 15, 1963 in Columbia, Missouri to Harold and Mildred (Kleindienst) Bishop. She was preceded in death by her father; son, Joshua Varner.

Survivors include her husband Robert “Bob” Gibson her children, Matthew...

Feb 13, 2024

Robert Kenneth Belsey, age 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Crystal City Skilled Nursing Facility. Robert was born on Tuesday, April 11, 1944 in Santa Barbara, CA.to the late Alfred Douglas and Helen Katherine (Bagby) Belsey. He was also preceded in death by his sister Janet Cook.

Robert was a passionate individual who lived...

Feb 10, 2024

Ruth Marie (Stricklin) Brewen of Valles Mines, a beloved homemaker and devoted member of the Silver Springs Baptist Church, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the age of 91. Ruth was born on Monday, July 11, 1932, in Edgehill to the late John G. and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Litton) Stricklin.

In addition to her parents, she was...

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