Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Wanda Deloris West
Oct 24, 2024
Wanda Deloris West went to be with her Saviour October 24, 2024 in Park Hills, Missouri at the age of 91 years. She was born April 6, 1933, the daughter of the late Lucien "Cannonball" and Martha Ellen (Hampton) Goodman. On September 13, 1952 she was united in marriage to Ogie Levi West who preceded her in death. To this...
Mary Lou Parker
Oct 24, 2024
Mary Lou Parker passed away October 24, 2024 in DeSoto, Missouri at the age of 90 years. She was born March 19, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Robert and Anna Marie (Lighter) Kuithe. On May 11, 1957 she was united in marriage to Robert Allen Parker Sr. who preceded her in death on December 6,...
Theron Dale Bess
Oct 23, 2024
Theron Bess, a beloved member of the East Bonne Terre Church, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Bonne Terre, MO, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Thursday, August 17, 1950, to the late Goldman and Viola (Richardson) Bess.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his in-laws Lilburn and Mary Eckhoff; granddaughter, Alexea...
Earl "Gene" Eugene Hays
Oct 22, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Earl "Gene" Hays, a beloved member of the Bonne Terre, MO community. He was born on Saturday, December 11, 1943 in St. Louis, to the late Earl and Laura Gertrude (Talley) Hays. Eugene passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. His dedication to his...
Doris Sisk
Oct 21, 2024
Doris Sisk, 80, of Farmington, passed away October 21, 2024, at Mercy South in St. Louis. She was born January 14, 1944, in Esther, to the late Dorsey and Fern (Helms) Bay. Doris was of Baptist faith and worked as a beautician in the Farmington area while also owning All Aboard Play and Learn Daycare in Park Hills, for more...
Maxine Ruth Tucker
Oct 18, 2024
Maxine Ruth Tucker, age 99 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on September 7, 1925, in Fredericktown to Sherman Thurman and Rozan Estelle (Elston) Owens. On September 7, 1942, she was united in marriage to Sterling Emery Tucker, he preceded her in...
Regina "Jo" Guess
Oct 17, 2024
Regina Iona Guess, known to most as "Jo" passed away at Missouri Baptist Hospital on October 17, 2024 at the age of 75 years. She was born October 21, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late John and Verna (Brown) Wunderlich. Jo graduated from Orchard Farms High School in St. Charles, Missouri. She loved to help people,...
Howard "Sonny" Hill, Jr.
Oct 16, 2024
Howard Paul Hill Jr. passed away October 16, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Festus, He was born April 22, 1967, to Barbara and Howard Hill.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Tamara Hill Hovis; grandparents, Alonzo and Hazel Swearingen, and James O. and Maudie Pinkley.
Sonny is survived by his children, Kerstain, and Andrew; brothers, Bryan Hill and Timothy...
Erik Edward Caples
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...
Susan Elizabeth Garrett
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,...
Peggy Imogene Thomas
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:...
Gerald Ira Dunlap
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....
Ralph Nichols
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...
Brenda Holland
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...
John Stam
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...
Mary Catherine Morgan
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 –...
Don Brown
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...
Pamela "Pam" Schwartz
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...
Jerald "Jerry" Wayne Ashby
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,...
Nancy Carol Williams
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...
