Obituaries

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...

Feb 9, 2024

Feb 8, 2024

Feb 8, 2024

Beverly June Storz, age 84, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born on Monday, October 10, 1939 in Southern, Illinois. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Daniel Lawence Storz; her parents; her son, Daniel Storz; as well as...

Feb 7, 2024

Louie John Hinkle Jr., a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on February 7, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on April 12, 1939, in Bonne Terre, Louie brought joy, love, and laughter to all those around him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Ellen (Maples) Hinkle; and one brother, Robert Hinkle.

But...

Feb 6, 2024

Anna Lee (Morris) Ruffino, peacefully passed away on February 6, 2024, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, at the age of 85. She was born on January 13, 1939, in Flat River.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Jefferson and Bernice (Prather) Morris; aunt, Listine “Tina” Hager and uncle, Alvin Prather.

Anna had a love for life...

Feb 6, 2024

Phyllis Rolfi, 63, of Viburnum, passed away February 6, 2024, at Mercy South in St. Louis. She was born October 26, 1960, in Washington, MO, to William “Bill” Sieve and Eve (Frankenberg) Northrup. Phyllis served our community for over 20 years as a bus driver for North County School District. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and canning, but most of all,...

Feb 4, 2024

Manda June Heberer, 85 of Desoto, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, July 16, 1938, and the daughter to the late Henry James and Sarah Ethel (Hancock) Nichol in Drury, Missouri. Manda attended the Primrose Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.

She was preceded in death by her late parents, and...

Feb 2, 2024

Cynthia “Cindy” Darlene (Steinmetz) Bosier, 51, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, at St Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on April 3, 1972, in Farmington, MO to her loving parents Harold Paul and Naomi Ruth (Ames) Steinmetz.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Diana Martin and James Steinmetz;...

Feb 2, 2024

Paula Diane Edgar, 86, of Desloge, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Country Meadows. She was born Friday, June 18, 1937, to the late Rev. Paul Slyvester and Maxine Virginia (Cox) Skaggs in Desloge, Missouri. Paula was preceded in death by her late parents and her husband James A Edgar.

Paula pursued her education after her boys started...

Jan 31, 2024

Donna Lynn Roper, 54, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born Wednesday, October 8, 1969 to the late Donald and Vivian (Marler) Pope, Sr. in Festus Missouri.

Donna was preceded in death by her late parents, two children, Christopher, and Brandon Yates; one brother Donald Pope,...

Jan 27, 2024

Jan 26, 2024

Charles O’Brien, 78, of Park Hills, passed away January 26, 2024, at Country Meadows in Park Hills. He was born June 17, 1945, in Ironton, to the late Archie and Henrietta (Ashby) O’Brien. Charles was of Methodist faith, and loved watching baseball, sitting on his front porch swing and basketball in his younger days.

He is survived by his daughter...

Jan 25, 2024

Freddie Ray Seaboch, 74, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at his residence in Greenville, Texas. Freddie was born on Tuesday, January 24, 1950 to the late Chal and Nell (Grindstaff) Seaboch. Freddie proudly served his country in the United States Marines and was a member of the United Assembly of God Church in Gumbo.

He was preceded in...

Jan 24, 2024

Kaytlin Faye (House) Hulsey, 32, born on August 21, 1991, in Farmington, Missouri, left this world far too soon on January 24, 2024. She was a beloved and cherished sister to her surviving brother Brady and his wife Maggie. Kaytlin also leaves behind her forever friends Todd Hulsey and Jesse Coale, close uncle and aunt Bill and Melba Martin, numerous...

Jan 24, 2024

Jan 24, 2024

Edward “Eddie” Nelson, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Mercy South Hospital. He was born on Monday, February 6, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late James and Colletta (Wolsey) Nelson. Eddie served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a proud member of the Blackwell Masonic...