Obituaries

Oct 16, 2024

Erik “MacGuyver” Caples, 49, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, peacefully at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on Tuesday, May 20, 1975, in St. Louis.  He was preceded in death by his dad, Robert “Bob” Caples.

Erik's life was marked by selflessness and dedication. After working on his family's hog farm during his...

Oct 16, 2024

Susan Elizabeth Garrett of Pilot Knob, Missouri passed away on October 16, 2024 at her home. She was born February 15, 1959 in Connecticut the daughter of the late Kenneth Winstead and Shirley (McCombs) Winstead of Lewisburg, Tennessee. Susan is survived by her four children: Meghan Hanscom-Saucedo of Houston, Texas, Caitie Hanscom of Houston, Texas, Johnathon Garrett of Pilot Knob,...

Oct 15, 2024

Peggy Imogene Thomas of Farmington, Missouri passed away October 15, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor at the age of 92 years. She was born January 30, 1932 in Salem, Missouri the only child of the late Halbert and Gracie (Jacobs) Barksdale. Peggy is survived by her daughter, Suzanne and husband, Jim Wheat of Park Hills, Missouri. Two granddaughters survive as well:...

Oct 14, 2024

Gerald Ira Dunlap known to most as "Jerry" passed away suddenly at his home on October 14, 2024 at the age of 83 years. He was born July 12, 1941 in Irondale, Missouri the son of the late Ocia Frank and Frances Ellen (Barton) Dunlap. On June 20, 1964, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Louise Brush who survives....

Oct 13, 2024

 Ralph Stuart Nichols passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at St Dominic's Hospital in Jackson Mississippi. Ralph lived a full and vibrant life that touched the lives of so many people through the years.

Starting as a young child Ralph loved the outdoors and continued enjoying that passion throughout his life. He was a very avid hunter and fisherman. Whether...

Oct 13, 2024

Brenda Joyce Holland, a beloved homemaker formerly of Crystal City, MO and most recently Farmington, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Camelot Skilled Nursing Center. She was born on Saturday, July 27, 1963, in St. Louis to the late Willie Bob and Mildred “Mickey” Joyce (Brown) Lee and was raised in Cahokia, IL. In addition to her...

Oct 12, 2024

John (Johnny) Michael Stam of Farmington passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2024. He was born on September 15, 1946, to the late John Henry Ward Stam and Nellie (Howell) Stam. John spent 31 years with the St. Louis County Department of Highways and Traffic where he worked as an engineering technician. In addition, he was previously employed...

Oct 11, 2024

Mary Catherine Morgan, age 65 passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at her home in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on January 27, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Charles Herbert and Elizabeth Irene (Scavatta) Morgan.

She is survived by her three children – Leon Morgan, Jennifer Panpoja and Sabrina Davis; three brothers –...

Oct 11, 2024

Donald Ray Brown, 92, of Farmington passed away October 11, 2024. He was born October 8, 1932, in Shreveport, LA to the late Jessie Leo and Annie Bell (Formby) Brown. Don was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington who loved to read his Bible.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two...

Oct 10, 2024

Pam Schwartz, age 72, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at her residence. She was born on Monday, March 17, 1952, in Marceline, Missouri to Charles Richard and Alice Pauline (Flickinger) Slaughter.

 Pam was preceded in death by her father, Charles Slaughter, loving husband, Robert “Bob” Schwartz.

 Pam dedicated her life to her community working for the...

Oct 10, 2024

Jerry Ashby, 78, of Park Hills, passed away October 10, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 27, 1945, in Bonne Terre to the late Leland and Verlene (Grimes) Ashby.

 Jerry enjoyed camping, hunting, and was an avid gun collector. He was a life member of Local 513 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Patron member of the NRA,...

Oct 8, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nancy Carol Williams, a beloved member of the St. Joseph Church in Bonne Terre and a former member of the Daughters of Isabella. Nancy was born on Thursday, April 6, 1933 to the late Grover and Katie (Thornton) Bisch. Nancy peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. 

She...

Oct 6, 2024

Donna Rae Womble of Ironton, Missouri passed away at her home on October 6, 2024, at the age of 78 years. She was born January 13, 1946, in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of the late Ray and Ruth (Lewis) Harris Ricketts. On August 27, 1966, she was united in marriage to William Raymond Womble who proceeded her in death on...

Oct 5, 2024

Floyd McFarland, 92, of Farmington, passed away October 5, 2024, at Marymount Skilled Nursing Manor in Eureka. He was born January 3, 1932, in Loughboro, to the late Clarence Orville and Bessie Irene (Powell) McFarland. Floyd was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farmington. He was employed with Chrysler until changing jobs to Ameren, where he retired...

Oct 5, 2024

Stan Benne, age, 67, of Farmington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington surrounded by his loving family. Stan was born on Tuesday, July 16, 1957, in St. Louis to the late Paul H. and Lucille (Hawkins) Benne. In addition to his parents, Stan was preceded in death by a stillborn brother...

Oct 4, 2024

Robert Mitchell Ellis, "Bear" age 60, of Marquand, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Claru DeVille Nursing Center in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on April 25, 1964, in Missouri to Robert Ellis and Rose Lee Kirkpatrick. His parents precede him in death.

He is survived by one brother – Curtis Woodrow...

Oct 4, 2024

Nicolle “Nicci” Linnet Dement, wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at her residence in Desloge. Nicci was born on Sunday, July 17, 1966, in St. Louis to the late John and Willa (Black) Wood. 

Nicci dedicated her life to caring for children, owning and operating Playmates Daycare in Park Hills for 28 years. Nicci was...

Oct 3, 2024

Floyd "Bud" Alexander Allen, age 90 years and 322 days, of Farmington, Missouri, passed away with his boots on at his home on October 3, 2024. He was born on November 15, 1933, in Clubb, Missouri, in Wayne County, to the late Asa Alexander Allen and Clara Catherine (Sullivan) Allen. He is preceded in death by his beloved wives,...

Oct 3, 2024

Randall Stanley Bose, passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN on October 3, 2024, at the age of 63. He was born on August 7, 1961, Renton, Washington, to the late Richard Lee and Gwen (Slown) Bose. Randy was also preceded in death by his brother, Brian Bose

“Randallynn” was a beloved husband of 34 years, to Etta (Kirk)...

Oct 2, 2024

Mary "Jane" Napier (nee Selinger) of Ironton, Missouri, passed away in the early hours of October 2, 2024, at the age of 88 years old. She was born on October 31, 1935. She was the only daughter of the late William Robert Selinger and Mary Ellen (nee Davis) Selinger. Jane was preceded in death by both of her husbands, Al...