Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Adam R. Wilson
Jan 6, 2025
Adam Ray Wilson, 48, passed away January 06, 2025, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. He was born September 07, 1976, to Chester Ray Wilson and Barbara (Ed) Lueth. Adam spent the greatest part of his youth volunteering as a firefighter for DeSoto. He often shared that the bonds created during this passion made him the man he became. It was...
Mary J. Pinkley
Jan 6, 2025
Mary Josephine Pinkley, 82, of Farmington passed away January 6, 2025 at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born September 14, 1942 in Chelsea, MA to the late Daniel and Phyllis (Hall) Sullivan.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home - Taylor Chapel in Farmington.
George William Looney
Jan 5, 2025
George William Looney, age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on July 14, 1942, in Puxico, Missouri, to Erastus Otto and Iva Lula Ella (Walker) Looney.
On January 20, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri he was united in marriage to Linda Mae Martin, she...
Leonard Edgar Parson
Jan 4, 2025
Leonard Edgar Parson, age 78 passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his son's home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on July 25, 1946, in Mill Creek, Missouri, to Roscoe Leonard and Mary Lou (Bogart) Parson.
On August 26, 1964, in Fredericktown, he was united in marriage to Linda Ann Allen who preceded...
Eddie Dallas
Jan 3, 2025
Edward “Eddie” Richard Dallas, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 62. He was born on Wednesday, January 24, 1962, to the late Edward “Ed” and Judith “Judy” (Derque) Dallas, Sr. Eddie was raised Catholic and graduated from St. Pius High School in 1980 and embarked on a fulfilling career shortly, thereafter, dedicating 37...
Donna Lee Tillotson-Riggs
Jan 3, 2025
Donna Lee Tillotson-Riggs of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away at her home on January 3, 2025. Born May 11, 1956 in Lewiston, Maine, Donna is the daughter of (the late) John Charles Goffin and his wife Betty Lou (Ryea) Goffin, who resides in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Donna was one of a kind. She was energetic and unfiltered. She said what she thought,...
Phyllis Downey-Hartupee
Jan 2, 2025
Phyllis Maxine Downey-Hartupee, 91, of Farmington passed away January 2, 2025. She was born January 1, 1934, in Beckley, WV to the late John Reid and Gladys Marguerite (Lawson) McCartney. Phyllis was a member of the St. Catherine of Alexandria Church of Coffman, MO.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, James McCartney and...
Forrest Donald Nye
Jan 1, 2025
Forrest Donald “Don” Nye, 79, of Doe Run passed away January 1, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born June 3, 1945 in Bourbon, MO to the late Forrest Able and Cleo Helen (Sauders) Nye. Don was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Doe Run and enjoyed researching biblical prophecy. He loved being outdoors...
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...
