Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Stephen Wayne Bible
Dec 7, 2024
Stephen Wayne Bible, age 68 passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on November 21, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Harry Oscar and Sadie Helen (Marshall) Bible.
On September 1, 2001, at Twins Oak Church in Fredericktown he was united in marriage to Karen Guinn...
Josephine "Boots Rawlins
Dec 7, 2024
Josephine “Boots” Rawlins, 80, of Leadington, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, December 7, 2024, at Belleville Memorial in Belleville, Illinois. She was born February 27, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Joseph and Mertie (Smith) Vasquez. Josephine was a member of the Farmington Church of God. Boots was an avid bowler most of her...
Monroe Alexander Keenan
Dec 7, 2024
Monroe Alexander Keenan of Ironton, Missouri passed away on December 7, 2024. He was born July 2, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Marion Leon Keenan, Sr. and Julia (Wiseman) Chapman. Monroe is survived by his three siblings: his brother, Marion Keenan, Jr. of St. Louis, Missouri, and his sisters, Rebecca Riggs of Poplar Bluff, Missouri...
Diane Clarl Truska
Dec 5, 2024
Diane Clark Truska, age 84 of Farmington, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on March 6, 1940, in St. Louis to George and Edith (Clark) Piel.
In 1959, in St. Louis she was united in marriage to Richard Stephen Henry...
Donald Paul Jaster, Jr.
Dec 5, 2024
Donald Paul Jaster, 70, of Bonne Terre, passed away surrounded by his loved ones, on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at his residence. He was born on Monday, September 13, 1954 in Bonne Terre, to the late Donald P. and Florence E. (Pierce) Jaster, Sr. He was born of Catholic faith.
Don lived a life defined by strong will, unwavering independence, and...
Donna M. Chapman
Dec 5, 2024
Donna Mae Chapman, 87, of Farmington passed away December 5, 2024 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living of Farmington. She was born May 25, 1937 in Libertyville to the late Fred and Stella Lewis. Donna was a member of the Libertyville Christian Church. She worked at First State Community Bank for many years, until her retirement. She loved working in her yard...
John "Little Wheels” Speidel
Dec 4, 2024
John "Little Wheels" Wayne Speidel, 78, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. He was born Friday, October 4, 1946, in Festus, to the late Norman “Bud” and Bernice (Govero) Speidel. John was of Catholic faith.
John was known as “Little Wheels” by his work family. He was an over the road truck driver for...
Ed Harrington
Dec 3, 2024
Edward "Ed" Lynn Harrington, 62, of Bismarck, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 25, 1962, in Bonne Terre, to Dwight and Carolyn (Lynn) Harrington.
Ed was of Methodist faith and a member of Mineral Area Elks Lodge # 2583 in Desloge. He worked at his family’s business for...
Billy Wester
Dec 3, 2024
Billy Wester, 64, of Desloge, passed away December 3, 2024, at Community Manor in Farmington. He was born January 15, 1960, in McAlester, OK, to the late Bill and Earnestine (Richardson) Wester. Billy was an over the road truck driver who loved what he did and the peaceful time it brought. He also liked drinking his coffee, Dr. Pepper, watching...
Austin Lee Gipson
Dec 2, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Austin Lee Gipson. He was born on Thursday, July 29, 1943 in Buckhorn, Missouri to the late Elsey and Piney (Lawson) Gipson. Austin passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. His dedication to his faith was evident in his unwavering commitment to the Silver...
Jerry Frank Thurston
Nov 29, 2024
Jerry Thurston, age 73, of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved in logging accident on Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, July 10, 1951, in Grassy, Missouri to the late Frank and Betty Imogene (Dorsey) Thurston.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by two of his brothers, Randy and Harold Thurston.
Jerry is...
Raymond Dodd Jr.
Nov 28, 2024
Raymond Dodd Jr., age 73 passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri surrounded by his family. He was born on Friday, February 23, 1951, to the late Raymond Leon and Beulah Elizabeth (Faucett) Dodd at JY near Portageville, Missouri.
On September 9, 1970, in New Madrid, Missouri he was...
Lee "Rip" Glore
Nov 27, 2024
Lee “Rip” Glore, 96, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, November 27, 2024, at Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills. He was born December 27, 1927, in Bonne Terre, to the late Jesse and Stella (Clay) Glore. Rip was a member of the Masonic Lodge 598 in Leadwood and past Master and Scottish...
Rev. Ronald Payne, Sr.
Nov 27, 2024
Ronald Payne, 83, of Farmington, passed away November 27, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born October 20, 1941, in Womack, to the late Fred and Retta (Harris) Payne. Ronald went to Crossroads grade school, and after graduating from Mine LaMott High School, he served his country in the United States Navy, starting in 1959...
Jesse Clifton Chamberlain Jr.
Nov 27, 2024
Jesse Clifton Chamberlain Jr. of Arcadia, Missouri, passed away on November 27, 2024, at the age of 76 years. He was born on September 11, 1948, in Doe Run, Missouri, the son of the late Jesse Clifton Chamberlain Sr. and Helen (Ransom) Chamberlain. On May 18, 1968, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Lois Victoria...
Lois "Vickie" Chamberlain
Nov 27, 2024
Lois Victoria Chamberlain, affectionately known as "Vickie," passed away November 27, 2024, at the age of 75. Born September 19, 1949, near Ottery Creek in Belleview, Missouri, she was the beloved daughter of the late Elvie and Minnie (Litton) Harbison. On May 18, 1968, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jesse Chamberlain Jr. They were...
Misty Hendricks
Nov 26, 2024
Misty Hendricks, age 39, of Park Hills, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Parkland Hospital North in Bonne Terre. Misty was born on Thursday, August 29, 1985, in St. Louis. Misty was preceded in death by her father, Ernie Hendricks.
She enjoyed spending time with her family along with collecting owls and crystals, playing Bingo and hours of PUBG...
Sandra Tullock
Nov 25, 2024
Sandy Tullock, 81, of St. Louis formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away November 25, 2024, at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis. She was born November 18, 1943, in Farmington, to the late Noah and Hattie (Umfleet) Wampler. Sandy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge before moving to St. Louis to be near her children....
Doris Swindle
Nov 25, 2024
Doris Evelyn Swindle, 95, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully, November 25, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born March 13, 1929, in St. Louis, to the late Homer and Gladys (Reeves) Gray. Doris devoted her life to Christ and was active member at Little Vine Baptist Church in Ste. Genevieve. She loved supporting her husband, children and...
Arcella Mae Yancey
Nov 24, 2024
Arcella Yancey, 94, of Farmington passed away November 24, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born March 24, 1930 in Farmington to the late Alvin Austin and Elsie Dorothy (Smith) Wills. Arcella was a member of New Heights Church and a former member of First Baptist Church of Farmington. During her time at First Baptist Church, she was...
