Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Mary Margaret Meyer
Jan 19, 2025
Mary Margaret Meyer, a spirited soul born on August 8, 1932, in Denver, Colorado, left this world on January 19, 2025, in Lakewood, Colorado. Known for her fiery personality and unyielding determination, Mary exemplified independence and self-sufficiency throughout her life. Raised in the heart of Denver, but spent a lot of time on a farm in Bonne Terre, Missouri, where...
Doyle Leonard Speer
Jan 19, 2025
Doyle Leonard Speer, passed away peacefully in his home, beside his loving wife of 69 years. The two came from large families and married, in the town they both grew up in. Born on February 19, 1935, in Advance, Missouri, to the late Oscar and Thelma (Virgin) Speer. Doyle retired from the auto workers union, and moved from DeSoto, to...
Harry Wingerter
Jan 19, 2025
Harry Bernard Wingerter, 96, of Ironton passed away on January 19, 2025. He was born January 22, 1928, in Longtown, Missouri to the late Joseph Kenrick and Elsie Barbara (Ochs) Wingerter. Harry proudly served our country in the United States Army during World War II as a Tank Commander. During his service he received a World War II Victory Medal...
Danette Lorraine Hamby
Jan 17, 2025
Danette Lorraine Hamby of Annapolis, Missouri passed away in Farmington, Missouri on January 17, 2025 at the age of 82 years. She was born December 20, 1942 in Crystal City, Missouri the daughter of the late Daniel and Lorraine (Magre) Reece. On January 5, 1963 she was united in marriage to Anthony A. Hamby who survives. They were married for...
Kennith Leroy Mathes
Jan 17, 2025
Kennith Leroy Mathes, of Iron Mountain, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at The Baptist Home in Arcadia Valley at the age of 93 years. He was born on October 10, 1931 in Oates, Missouri. Growing up as the eldest of five children in the home of his parents, Otho and Gladys (Wood) Mathes, he learned the value...
Ric Speidel "Tic Tac"
Jan 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eric “Ric” Speidel, age 65, of Bonne Terre, Ric was born on June 15, 1959, and departed this life on January 15, 2025, at his residence. Ric was a proud over-the-road truck driver, his CB handle was” Tic Tac”. Driving was a profession that allowed him to travel and...
Carolyn Copeland
Jan 14, 2025
Carolyn Copeland, 86, of Desloge, MO, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington, MO. Born on October 27, 1938, in Doe Run, MO, Carolyn was the beloved daughter of the late Jewell Lindsey and Anna (Haile) Townsend.
Throughout her life, Carolyn was known for her nurturing spirit and her passion for cooking. Carolyn's creativity...
Elizabeth Mary Mcdonald
Jan 13, 2025
Elizabeth Mary McDonald, age 87, of Piedmont, Missouri passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Country Meadows Care Center in Park Hills, Missouri. She was born on September 8, 1937, to Verna (Black) McDonald.
On June 11, 1955, she was united in marriage to Marvin McDonald, he preceded her in death on August 10,...
Tim Cooper
Jan 13, 2025
Tim Cooper, 75, of Desloge, passed away January 13, 2025, at Camelot Nursing Home in Farmington. He was born July 1, 1949, in Bonne Terre. He was preceded in death by his mom, Jessie (Pierce) Cooper; brother, Lonnie “Joe” Cooper and brother-in-law, Charles Burt.
A member of the First Baptist Church of Desloge, Tim exemplified faith and commitment in all areas...
Roy Neal Snider
Jan 13, 2025
Roy Neal Snider of Park Hills, Missouri passed away January 13, 2025 at his home. He was born September 6, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Kappler) Snider. Roy is survived by his four children: Wendy Olaveson of Ironton, Missouri, Neal Snider of Park Hills, Missouri, Michael Snider and wife, Sasha of Perryville,...
Dorothy Jean Owens
Jan 13, 2025
Dorothy Jean Owens of Arcadia passed peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025. "Dot" was born in Fredericktown, Missouri on February 20, 1930 to Louis and Eula (Pannebecker) Robertson. She was raised by her maternal grandmother, Nettie Pannebecker. On Christmas Eve 1950, Dot was united in marriage to Gene Owens who predeceased her in September 2023. From this union two sons...
Bro. Shirley Eugene Royer
Jan 12, 2025
Bro. Shirley Eugene Royer, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on October 27, 1932, in Silver Mines, Missouri to Howard Harmon and Audrey Jewell (Means) Royer.
On December 22, 1953, in Ironton, Missouri he was united in marriage to...
Martha Jane Duncan
Jan 11, 2025
Martha Jane Duncan, age 82, of Pilot Knob, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on June 6, 1942, in Alton, Missouri to Ernest Edward and Ollie Sylvia (Jackson) Harding.
She is survived by one son – Bruce Duncan and wife Tammy; three...
Patricia Mae Adams
Jan 11, 2025
Patricia Mae Adams, age 82 of Fredericktown, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Camelot Nursing Home in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on February 25, 1942, in Fredericktown to Robert Tallent and Ethel Jewell (Cole) Hawn.
On June 16, 2006, in Fredericktown, she was united in marriage to Everett Garry...
Patricia Anette Blick
Jan 10, 2025
Patricia Anette Blick of Ironton, Missouri passed away January 10, 2025 at the Baptist Home at the age of 87 years. She was born February 21, 1937 in Lodi, Missouri, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lora (Young) Matthews. On December 5, 1959, she was united in marriage to Robert Smith Blick who preceded her in death on October...
Glenora H. Gibbons
Jan 10, 2025
Glenora H. Gibbons formerly of Desloge, Missouri passed away January 10, 2025 at Presbyterian Manor at the age of 100 years. She was born September 4, 1924 in Edge Hill, Missouri, the daughter of the late James Corbett and Lillie Elsada (Lewis) Reeves. On March 19, 1955, she was united in marriage to Harold Leroy Gibbons who preceded her in...
Kellie Wray Pryor
Jan 10, 2025
Kellie Wray Pryor of Arcadia, Missouri passed away January 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 9, 1962 in Portland, Oregon the daughter of the late Dwight Mason and Nina Lorene (McCalip) Allison. On May 14, 2010 Kellie was united in marriage to Tony Pryor who survives. She is also survived by her...
Lennie Smith
Jan 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lennie Smith, who departed this life on January 9, 2025, at the age of 71. Lennie was born on February 16, 1953, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was marked by faith, service, and a passionate love for his family.
Leonard was a lifetime member...
Carl L. Smith
Jan 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carl L. Smith, age 82, who left this world peacefully on January 7, 2025, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. Born on October 6, 1942, in Madison County to the late Rev. Homer Leroy and Dorothy (Meyers) Smith, Carl was a cherished member of his community, known for...
Henry "Lou" Allread
Jan 7, 2025
Henry Louis Allread formerly of Belleview, Missouri passed away in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 89 years. He was born August 12, 1935, in Butler County, Missouri the son of the late Harold and Etta (Abernathy) Allread. Lou was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Hall, his brother: Donald Allread; and his three sisters: Veta, Dorothy and Phebe....
