Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Roland Lee Green
Nov 4, 2024
Roland Lee Green, age 66 of Ironton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, in Iron County. He was born on February 8, 1958, in Flora, Illinois, to Robert and Modena (Gaines) Green.
In Randolph County, Illinois, he was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Miller, she survives at the home. He is also survived by...
Maxine Mary Mueller
Nov 4, 2024
Maxine Mary Mueller, age 89, of Fredericktown, Missouri, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at her daughter's home in Central City, Kentucky. She was born on July 9, 1935, in Fredericktown, to John and Pearl (Thorton) Lee.
She had married William "Bill" Mueller, he precedes her in death.
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Ina Louise Varnum
Nov 3, 2024
Ina Louise Varnum, age 85, of Annapolis, Missouri passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center. She was born July 16, 1939, to Lloyd and Opal (Hinkle) Varnum.
She is survived by her two children – Sheryl King of California and James King of Annapolis.
In...
Louise Elliott
Nov 3, 2024
Louise "Weezie" Elliott known to many as "Mom", went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2024. She was born October 28, 1941, the fourth of six children born to the union of the late Richard and Emma (Hughes) Lindsey. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by two brothers: William Lindsey and Jimmy Lindsey and...
Thomas Spears
Nov 2, 2024
Lynn Thomas Spears, age 71, of Desloge, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at his residence in Desloge. He was born on Monday, August 3, 1953, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Thomas was talented at playing the piano and organ. He shared his passion for music by playing the organ at First Congregational Church in Bonne Terre. His love for...
Patricia "Diane" Politte
Nov 2, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Diane Politte,68, of Bonne Terre, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who departed this life on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Born on Tuesday, November 29, 1955 in Bonne Terre. Diane was a compassionate soul whose kindness touched the lives of all who had the privilege...
Blanche White
Nov 1, 2024
Blanche White, age 84, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Camelot Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born on Wednesday, March 13, 1940, in Esther to the late Burlon and Pearl (McCutcheon) Jenkerson.
She was a former assembly worker at Bussman, where she worked diligently for many years. Blanche found solace in her faith and was...
Ron L. McWilliams
Nov 1, 2024
Ron McWilliams, 86, of Desloge, passed away November 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 27, 1938, in Esther to the late Paul Vernon and Opal Louise (Umfleet) McWilliams. Ronald was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge, in Desloge.
He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Charlean (Wilkinson) McWilliams; one...
Billy Stricklin
Oct 31, 2024
William Joseph “Billy” Stricklin, 42, of Farmington passed away October 31, 2024. He was born March 4, 1982 in Farmington. Billy enjoyed hosting events in which he could showcase his love for grilling. He enjoyed online gaming and especially playing the card game, Magic the Gathering. He was a hard worker who always felt he should be doing more. He...
Violet Maebelle Crawford
Oct 30, 2024
Violet Maebelle Crawford, age 89 of Farmington, Missouri (formerly of Fredericktown, Missouri) passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Southbrook Care Center in Farmington. She was born on August 17, 1935, in Greenville, Missouri, to Raymond E. and Myrtle Magdeline (Jaco) Martin.
On July 2,1973, in Hugo, Oklahoma, she was united in marriage to...
Harry Moyers "Butch"
Oct 28, 2024
Harry Eugene Moyers Jr., "Butch", age 84 passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on June 12, 1940, in Fredericktown to Harry Eugene Sr. and Edna Leola (McDaniel) Moyers.
On September 25, 1965, at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois, he was united in marriage...
Homer Lee Becker
Oct 28, 2024
Homer Lee Becker formerly of Fenton, Missouri passed away on October 28, 2024, in Bonne Terre, Missouri at the age of 78 years. He was born July 15, 1946, in rural New Madrid County, Missouri, the son of the late Arthur and Margie (Malugen) Becker. On May 22, 1965, he was united in marriage to Sue Becker who preceded him...
Jeanne Ann Blakey
Oct 27, 2024
Jeanne Ann Tessman Blakey, age 73, of Arcadia, Missouri passed away on October 27, 2024, surrounded by family and her beloved Little Dog, in her favorite place on earth, her tiny home in Arcadia, Missouri. On September 26, 1951, Jeanne Ann Tessman Blakey entered the world at Kewanee Public Hospital in Kewanee, Illinois. She became the youngest daughter born to...
Cora Faye Anderson
Oct 26, 2024
Cora Faye (McDermott) Anderson, age 80, of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born August 15, 1944, in Charleston, MO to the late Richard and Tommie (Carson) McDermott. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Anderson, Sr.; brothers, Charlie McDermott (Anna) and...
Ivan Eugene Bailes
Oct 24, 2024
Ivan Eugene Bailes, age 60 passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on September 25, 1964, to Lawrene Eugene and Jewell Helen (Burgess) Bailes.
He is survived by two brothers – Eugene Bailes and wife Betty of Park Hills, Missouri and Dave Burgess of Glen Rogers,...
Michael Shane Laurence "Fish"
Oct 24, 2024
In Loving Memory of Michael Shane Laurence. "Mike"
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Shane Laurence "Mike" a man who lived life with unparalleled passion, unyielding generosity, and a zest that few could match. Mike left us on October 24,2024, at his home in Farmington, Missouri, but...
Norman Steven Grooms
Oct 24, 2024
Norman Steven Grooms, born on December 13, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on October 24, 2024, at Autumn Meadows Nursing Center in Cahokia, Illinois. A proud veteran, Norman served his country honorably in the United States Army. His commitment to service was mirrored in his strong involvement as a Mason, where he found camaraderie and purpose among his...
Bill Bonacker
Oct 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Bonacker on October 24, 2024, at the age of 75. William, known to many as Bill, left this world surrounded by his family.
He was born March 27, 1949, to the late Harold and Jean (Sieckman) Bonacker. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael Bonacker; brother-in-law,...
Betty Mae Wright
Oct 24, 2024
Betty (Schaefer) Wright, age 84, of Fredericktown, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on Wednesday, June 12, 1940, in Fredericktown. She was born to the late Leslie “Les” and Myrtle Mae (Perry) Schaefer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Casey;...
Opal West
Oct 24, 2024
Opal Mae West, 86, of Farmington, peacefully passed away on October 24, 2024, just shy of her 87th birthday. She was born on November 4, 1937, in Ironton, MO, to the late Harmon and Fern (Wren) Swaringim. A long-time devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Ironton, and later the First Baptist Church of Farmington, Opal's faith was a...
