Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Mary Kennon

Mary Kennon

Dec 14, 2023

Mary Kennon, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born on November 3, 1945, in Bonne Terre, to the late Thomas Melvin and Bertha Diana (Haney) Hayden. Mary resided in Desloge, for the majority of her life. Mary was also preceded by husband, Bob Kennon; siblings, Richard, Bertha,...

Daniel Aaron Wills

Daniel Aaron Wills

Dec 13, 2023

Daniel Aaron Wills, a beloved son, husband, devoted father, and cherished member of the community, passed away on December 13, 2023, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on October 6, 1994, to Jim and Laura (Stuckmeyer) Wills.

Daniel was preceded in death by his best friend, Mark Lindsey; maternal grandmother, Patricia Stuckmeyer and uncle, Dave Keller

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Johnny Ray Ellis

Johnny Ray Ellis

Dec 11, 2023

Johnny Ray Ellis, 60, of Park Hills passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at Georgian Gardens Nursing Facility in Potosi. Johnny was born Tuesday, August 27,1963, in St. Louis to the late Johnny R. and Carolyn (Thurman) Ellis. Johnny was a huge nascar fan. He liked collecting hot wheel cars, but most important to him was his family.

He...

Daniel Lawrence Storz

Daniel Lawrence Storz

Dec 8, 2023

Daniel Lawrence Storz, age 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2023, at Parkland South, surrounded by his loving family. Daniel was born on Monday, October 3, 1932 in St. Louis, MO to the late Leopold and Mary (Bailey) Storz. He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Daniel Storz; brothers, Kenny and Leo Storz.

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Raymond Edward Nipper

Raymond Edward Nipper

Dec 8, 2023

Eddie Nipper, 59, of Park Hills, passed away December 8, 2023, at his residence in Park Hills. He was born June 5, 1964, in St. Louis, MO, to Billy J. and Cecelia (Stafford) Nipper. He was a member of the Hillsboro Christian Church. He loved working on cars, and tinkered on household items. His daughter, Chloe, was his best friend...

Hazel Blackwell

Hazel Blackwell

Dec 7, 2023

Hazel Blackwell, 79, of Irondale, passed away December 7, 2023, at her residence. She was born October 8, 1944, in Irondale, to the late Roy Warren Blackwell and Helen Marie (Marler) Tulley. Hazel was of Baptist faith and enjoyed crafting, quilting and collecting old kewpie dolls. She was employed for over 30 years as a seamstress at Melbourne Manufacturing Company...

Charles "Pete" Brewen

Charles "Pete" Brewen

Dec 5, 2023

Charles “Pete” Brewen, age 91, of Valles Mines, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Pete was born on Monday, October 31, 1932, in Elvins to the late Charles E. Brewen and Alice O. (Seal) Kiger.

Pete was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church in Bonne Terre where he served as a Deacon, the United Auto Workers and...

Allyson "Ally" Lavigne

Allyson "Ally" Lavigne

Dec 4, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allyson “Ally” Mary Lavigne, a beloved member of our community. Ally peacefully passed away at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis on December 4, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 6, 1956, in Pittsfield, MA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Joseph...

Jerry Dale Vivrett

Jerry Dale Vivrett

Nov 23, 2023

It is with much love that the family of Jerry Vivrett announces his passing on November 23, 2023, at the age of 79. Jerry will be cherished by his wife of 57 years, Paula (Cook) Vivrett, daughter Kelly Amsden and the Joy of his life, his grandson, Jessy James Amsden. Also survived by sisters Pat and Fran as well as...

Kenny Moran

Kenny Moran

Nov 23, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” Charles Moran, 63, of Farmington passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on Tuesday, December 29, 1959, in Bonne Terre to Alvin “Chub” and Lola Bea (Hurst) Moran. Preceding him in death was his father, Chub Moran and his father-in-law, Dale Bess.

Kenny was the owner and operator...

Shelby Hurley

Shelby Hurley

Nov 22, 2023

Shelby Jean (Kellick) Hurley, of Bonne Terre passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the age of 82. She was born on Thursday, May 29, 1941, to the late Claud and Mary Grace (Henley) Kellick. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, William “Bill” Hurley who passed January of this year; 15 siblings and...

David Alan Hughes

David Alan Hughes

Nov 18, 2023

David Alan Hughes, 67, of Irondale, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born Sunday, April 1, 1956, in Bonne Terre, to the late D.J. and Norma Ruth (Mathews) Hughes. He was a long-time member and Sunday school teacher at Stony Point Missionary Baptist Church. David had a love...

Barbara Ruth Lucas

Barbara Ruth Lucas

Nov 17, 2023

Barbara Ruth Lucas, age 76, of Farmington passed away November 17, 2023, at Mercy St. Louis Hospital. She was born September 10, 1947, in Annapolis to the late John Wesley and Helen Genice (Leach) Copeland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Steven Lucas; son, Ralph Wesley Lucas; sister, Virgie Miller; 3 brothers, Clarence, Dean, and James...