Obituaries

Oct 31, 2024

William Joseph “Billy” Stricklin, 42, of Farmington passed away October 31, 2024. He was born March 4, 1982 in Farmington. Billy enjoyed hosting events in which he could showcase his love for grilling. He enjoyed online gaming and especially playing the card game, Magic the Gathering. He was a hard worker who always felt he should be doing more. He...

Oct 30, 2024

Violet Maebelle Crawford, age 89 of Farmington, Missouri (formerly of Fredericktown, Missouri) passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Southbrook Care Center in Farmington. She was born on August 17, 1935, in Greenville, Missouri, to Raymond E. and Myrtle Magdeline (Jaco) Martin.

On July 2,1973, in Hugo, Oklahoma, she was united in marriage to...

Oct 28, 2024

Harry Eugene Moyers Jr., "Butch", age 84 passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on June 12, 1940, in Fredericktown to Harry Eugene Sr. and Edna Leola (McDaniel) Moyers.

On September 25, 1965, at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois, he was united in marriage...

Oct 28, 2024

Homer Lee Becker formerly of Fenton, Missouri passed away on October 28, 2024, in Bonne Terre, Missouri at the age of 78 years. He was born July 15, 1946, in rural New Madrid County, Missouri, the son of the late Arthur and Margie (Malugen) Becker. On May 22, 1965, he was united in marriage to Sue Becker who preceded him...

Oct 27, 2024

Jeanne Ann Tessman Blakey, age 73, of Arcadia, Missouri passed away on October 27, 2024, surrounded by family and her beloved Little Dog, in her favorite place on earth, her tiny home in Arcadia, Missouri. On September 26, 1951, Jeanne Ann Tessman Blakey entered the world at Kewanee Public Hospital in Kewanee, Illinois. She became the youngest daughter born to...

Oct 26, 2024

Cora Faye (McDermott) Anderson, age 80, of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born August 15, 1944, in Charleston, MO to the late Richard and Tommie (Carson) McDermott. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Anderson, Sr.; brothers, Charlie McDermott (Anna) and...

Oct 24, 2024

Ivan Eugene Bailes, age 60 passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on September 25, 1964, to Lawrene Eugene and Jewell Helen (Burgess) Bailes.

He is survived by two brothers – Eugene Bailes and wife Betty of Park Hills, Missouri and Dave Burgess of Glen Rogers,...

Oct 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Michael Shane Laurence. "Mike"

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Shane Laurence "Mike" a man who lived life with unparalleled passion, unyielding generosity, and a zest that few could match. Mike left us on October 24,2024, at his home in Farmington, Missouri,  but...

Oct 24, 2024

Norman Steven Grooms, born on December 13, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on October 24, 2024, at Autumn Meadows Nursing Center in Cahokia, Illinois. A proud veteran, Norman served his country honorably in the United States Army. His commitment to service was mirrored in his strong involvement as a Mason, where he found camaraderie and purpose among his...

Oct 24, 2024

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Bonacker on October 24, 2024, at the age of 75. William, known to many as Bill, left this world surrounded by his family. 

He was born March 27, 1949, to the late Harold and Jean (Sieckman) Bonacker. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael Bonacker; brother-in-law,...

Oct 24, 2024

 Betty (Schaefer) Wright, age 84, of Fredericktown, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on Wednesday, June 12, 1940, in Fredericktown. She was born to the late Leslie “Les” and Myrtle Mae (Perry) Schaefer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Casey;...

Oct 24, 2024

Opal Mae West, 86, of Farmington, peacefully passed away on October 24, 2024, just shy of her 87th birthday. She was born on November 4, 1937, in Ironton, MO, to the late Harmon and Fern (Wren) Swaringim. A long-time devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Ironton, and later the First Baptist Church of Farmington, Opal's faith was a...

Oct 24, 2024

Wanda Deloris West went to be with her Saviour October 24, 2024 in Park Hills, Missouri at the age of 91 years. She was born April 6, 1933, the daughter of the late Lucien "Cannonball" and Martha Ellen (Hampton) Goodman. On September 13, 1952 she was united in marriage to Ogie Levi West who preceded her in death. To this...

Oct 24, 2024

Mary Lou Parker passed away October 24, 2024 in DeSoto, Missouri at the age of 90 years. She was born March 19, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Robert and Anna Marie (Lighter) Kuithe. On May 11, 1957 she was united in marriage to Robert Allen Parker Sr. who preceded her in death on December 6,...

Oct 23, 2024

Theron Bess, a beloved member of the East Bonne Terre Church, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Bonne Terre, MO, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Thursday, August 17, 1950, to the late Goldman and Viola (Richardson) Bess. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his in-laws Lilburn and Mary Eckhoff; granddaughter, Alexea...

Oct 22, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Earl "Gene" Hays, a beloved member of the Bonne Terre, MO community. He was born on Saturday, December 11, 1943 in St. Louis, to the late Earl and Laura Gertrude (Talley) Hays. Eugene passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. His dedication to his...

Oct 21, 2024

Doris Sisk, 80, of Farmington, passed away October 21, 2024, at Mercy South in St. Louis. She was born January 14, 1944, in Esther, to the late Dorsey and Fern (Helms) Bay. Doris was of Baptist faith and worked as a beautician in the Farmington area while also owning All Aboard Play and Learn Daycare in Park Hills, for more...

Oct 18, 2024

Maxine Ruth Tucker, age 99 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on September 7, 1925, in Fredericktown to Sherman Thurman and Rozan Estelle (Elston) Owens. On September 7, 1942, she was united in marriage to Sterling Emery Tucker, he preceded her in...

Oct 17, 2024

Regina Iona Guess, known to most as "Jo" passed away at Missouri Baptist Hospital on October 17, 2024 at the age of 75 years. She was born October 21, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late John and Verna (Brown) Wunderlich. Jo graduated from Orchard Farms High School in St. Charles, Missouri. She loved to help people,...

Oct 16, 2024

Howard Paul Hill Jr. passed away October 16, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Festus, He was born April 22, 1967, to Barbara and Howard Hill.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Tamara Hill Hovis; grandparents, Alonzo and Hazel Swearingen, and James O. and Maudie Pinkley.

Sonny is survived by his children, Kerstain, and Andrew; brothers, Bryan Hill and Timothy...