Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Carol Victory Garrison
May 16, 2025
Carol Victory Garrison, age 83 of Farmington, Missouri, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at her home in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on April 25, 1942, in Buckhorn, Missouri, to William Joseph and Jewell Dean (Henson) Parson.
She married Mardis Calvin Shemwell who preceded her in death in 1969, in later years she...
Michael C. Compton
May 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael C. Compton, age 78, of Wildwood, Missouri, formerly of Frankclay, Missouri who departed this life on Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born on Saturday, July 13, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri. Mike was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness and humor was appreciated by all who knew...
Pauline Westmeyer
May 12, 2025
Pauline Westmeyer, 92, of Farmington passed away May 12, 2025 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born January 6, 1933 in Farmington to the late Leonard and Leona (Smith) Westmeyer. Pauline was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. After her retirement from Anheuser-Busch she enjoyed traveling the world. She especially enjoyed traveling to several European countries and...
Joyce Cooksey
May 12, 2025
Joyce Lou Cooksey, 83, of Desloge, born 8 December 1941, passed May 12, 2025, peacefully. Joyce was born and lived outside of Blytheville Arkansas until she was twenty-three. After the death of her Father, they moved to Cahokia Illinois in 1964. Joyce worked hard her entire life from cleaning churches to office buildings. She worked for P.N. Hirsh & Company...
Michael Boillot
May 11, 2025
A. Michael Boillot, 73, of Terre Du Lac, MO, passed away May 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born December 2, 1951 in Tacoma, Washington. He enjoyed traveling out of the country with his wife. He had fun going to the casinos in Tunica and Biloxi. He was a big fan of rock and roll music....
Sherry Turner
May 10, 2025
Cheryl "Sherry" Turner, 68, of Desloge, passed away May 10, 2025, at Mercy South in St. Louis. Born on May 15, 1956, in Farmington, Sherry was the cherished daughter of the late Don and Clara (Willis) Elders. In her younger years, she found joy in playing Bingo, bowling, showcasing her skills at the pool table and was an excellent baker....
Billie Joyce Palmquist
May 9, 2025
Billie Joyce Palmquist, age 77, of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown. She was born on July 11, 1947, in the Zion Community near Fredericktown to Everett "Smoky" and Hazel (Kemp) Settle.
She is survived by her sister - Dorothy Miller - her nephew...
Karen Denise Hografe
May 9, 2025
Karen Denise Hografe, a resident of Bonne Terre passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus at the age of 62. She was born Sunday, April 21, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri to Vernon and Roseann Ratty. She carried within her a spirit of joy and a love for music, particularly singing alongside her sisters in...
Ray Arthur Miller
May 7, 2025
Ray Arthur Miller, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on March 5, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Leroy Floyd and June (Rozniak) Miller.
On May 19, 2004, in Clayton, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Belinda Kay Burrow, she survives at...
Margie Ruth Decker
May 6, 2025
Margie Ruth Decker passed from the loving arms of her family into the loving arms of her Savior at the age of 90 in Sapulpa, OK on May 6, 2025. Margie was born the youngest of six children to Thomas and Ethel Miller on October 5th, 1934, in Tallapoosa, Missouri.
Margie married the love of her life, J.L. Decker, on July...
Mickey Thomas Fincher
May 4, 2025
Mickey Thomas Fincher, 78, of Farmington, MO passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 23, 1946 in Hamilton, AL to the late Thomas and Loice (Green) Fincher. Mickey proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Connections Church of Park Hills. Mickey retired from American...
Glenda Verlene Bone
May 1, 2025
Glenda Verlene (Womble) Bone of Middlebrook, Missouri passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 1st , 2025 at the age of 77 years. She was born October 3rd, 1947 in Caledonia, Missouri the daughter of the late Delmar Eugene and Helen Verlene (Camden) Womble. Glenda leaves behind her husband of sixty years and best friend, Alfred Walker Bone....
Barbara Sue Wilkinson
Apr 30, 2025
Barbara Sue Wilkinson, age 71 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Southbrook Nursing Center in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on October 12, 1953, in Danville, Kentucky to Sie Leonard and Bernic Murel (Gipson) Merriman.
She is survived by one daughter – Amber Wilkinson; two brothers – Sie...
James I. Ketcherside
Apr 30, 2025
James I. Ketcherside, 103, of Park Hills passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 30, 2025 at his residence. He was born July 21, 1921 in Iron County, MO to the late Charles and Myrtle (Reed) Ketcherside. James proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He worked as a railroad general foreman...
Arnold Buren Gromer
Apr 28, 2025
Arnold Buren Gromer, age 78, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at his home near Marquand, Missouri. He was born on July 27, 1945, in Marquand to Thomas and Oletha (Robbins) Gromer.
On June 4, 2021, in Marquand, he married Lisa Lynn Bryant, she survives at home.
Other survivors include...
Ruth Ann Tucker
Apr 28, 2025
Ruth Ann (Winebarger) Tucker, 85, of Farmington passed away April 28, 2025 at Ashbrook Manor. She was born June 6, 1939 in Avon, MO, where she lived for most of her life on the family farm. She is survived by her children, Terri (Bruce) Barron of Desloge MO, Linn (Julie) Tucker of Avon, MO, Delayn (Kenny) Jenkerson of Desloge, MO,...
Nancy Steck
Apr 28, 2025
Nancy Steck age 97, passed away in Desloge, April 28, 2025. She was born November 10, 1927, in Flat River, to the late Frank and Mary (Dynis) Steck. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Frank and Mary Steck; beloved siblings, Eva, Martha, Annie, Mary Sudak, Tillie Heller, Helen Bosotin, Basil, Roy, Dorothy Henderson, Juliann Steck and Patricia...
Melba Louise Brown
Apr 25, 2025
Melba Louise Brown, age 75, of Desloge, Missouri, peacefully passed away on April 25, 2025, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. Born on March 8, 1950, she was the cherished daughter of the late Melvin and Margaret (Curdt) McCombs. Throughout her life, Melba’s vibrant spirit shone through her many passions. An avid gardener, she found joy and solace in nurturing plants...
Dorothy Lorraine Gouin
Apr 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dorothy L. Gouin, a beloved daughter, sister, and devoted member of her community, who passed away on April 25, 2025, at the remarkable age of 101. Born on March 26, 1924, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dorothy lived a life marked by service, compassion, and dedication. Dorothy proudly served her country in...
Darlene Hurtgen
Apr 24, 2025
Darlene Ann Hurtgen (née White), 71, of Farmington, Missouri, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loved ones on April 24, 2025.
Darlene was born on November 28, 1953, to Chesley and Irene White in Bonne Terre, Missouri. A lifelong resident of St. Francois County, she generously volunteered her time and talents at Bonne Terre Hospital and served as a...