Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
James Lee Eaton, Jr.
Feb 9, 2025
It is with heavy heart we announce the passing of Jim Eaton, February 9, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born January 11, 1941, in Bonne Terre, to the late James and Lillie (Horn) Eaton. He spent his entire life supporting and improving the town and surrounding area of Bonne Terre. He graduated from Desloge High School in...
Carl Aubuchon Jr
Feb 9, 2025
Carl Aubuchon, Jr. “Butch”, age 69, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born on Thursday, December 22, 1955, in St. Louis to the late Carl Herbert Aubuchon, Sr. and Reva Delores (Carnahan) Aubuchon.
Carl was a Boy Scout leader for 38 years, a youth director for 20 years and...
Darrel Wayne Adams
Feb 8, 2025
Darrel Wayne Adams, age 68, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on August 15, 1956, in Fredericktown to Everett Gerald and Flossie Luevada (Francis) Adams.
He is survived by his companion – Joan and his sidekick, his dog – Baby Girl; his daughter – Michelle...
Jack Taylor
Feb 8, 2025
Jack Nations Taylor, 86, of Desloge, Missouri, passed away on February 8, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 4, 1938, in Caruthersville, Missouri, Jack lived a life full of purpose, passion, and devotion to his loved ones and his community.
A proud alumnus who earned a master’s degree, Jack dedicated over three decades of his...
Marvin E. House
Feb 8, 2025
Marvin House, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, recent great-great-grandfather and friend, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus at the age of 94. He was born on Friday, August 29, 1930, in Bonne Terre to the late Lewis Edward and Ada Ann (Eaves) House.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his...
Dennis "Terry" Albert
Feb 7, 2025
Dennis Joe Albert, known to most everyone as “Terry” passed away at his home on February 7, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 15, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Melvin and Mildred (Neal) Albert. On October 4, 1970 he was united in marriage to Pamela Jean Toppins who survives. Terry was...
Ken LaBorde
Feb 6, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” A. LaBorde, 88, of Farmington passed away February 6, 2025. He was born February 2, 1937, in Mansura, LA to the late Adras and Verna (Gauthier) LaBorde. In addition to Ken’s parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Marilyn Willis and Michael Cook
After high school, Ken enlisted in the United States Air Force fulfilling a commitment to...
Harlan "Jim" James Gillam
Feb 5, 2025
With heavy hearts but warm memories, we announce the passing of Harlan James Gillam, fondly known as Jim, who left us on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on Friday, November 1, 1946, to the late Earl Golden and Juanita Bernice (Jinkerson) Gillam. Jim was a lifelong treasure to his beloved wife, Judy Gillam, with whom...
Darell Wayne Johnson
Feb 3, 2025
Darell Wayne Johnson, age 75 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 03, 2025, at his home near Fredericktown. He was born on April 12, 1949, in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri to Gerald A. and Rose Nell (Gilmer) Johnson.
Darell and Judy Lynn Ingram were united in marriage on March 17, 1966 in...
Steve Edward Arras
Feb 3, 2025
Steven (Steve) Edward Arras, 58, of Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed suddenly on February 3, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 31, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri and lived in both Florida and Missouri for most of his life. Steve attended Orange Park High School and graduated from Jones College in Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance....
Patricia Kay Mayo
Feb 2, 2025
Patricia Kay Mayo, age 77, of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on November 7, 1947, in Los Angeles, California to Buster Jerome and Patricia Ruth (Henderickson) Bowen. .
In Hawthorn, California she was united in marriage to Donald R. Mayo...
Elizabeth Jane Francis
Feb 2, 2025
Elizabeth Jane Francis, age 84, of Ironton, Missouri, (formerly of Fredericktown, Missouri) passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Parkland Health Center on Farmington, Missouri. She was born on February 12, 1940, in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri to Henry Jacob and Viola AnnMae (Howard) Kloepper.
She is survived by her three children – Dale (Jeannie)...
Joanna Jane Charleville
Feb 2, 2025
Joanna Jane (Cash) Charleville, age 92, of Farmington, MO, passed away at her residence, Ashbrook Manor, on February 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Joanna was born April 25, 1932 to the late Lexie and Louise (Koester) Cash in Bonne Terre, MO. Joanna was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Park Hills, MO.
Joanna was born into a large...
Regina Kay Dowd
Feb 1, 2025
Regina Kay Dowd, age 68, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on February 16, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri to Sie Leonard and Bernic Murel (Gipson) Merriman.
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On December 21, 1973, in Fredericktown she was united in marriage to Melvin Gerald Dowd, he survives...
Gerald Dean Thompson Sr.
Jan 31, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Dean Thompson Sr., age 61, of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown. He was born on November 30, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri to Gerald Dean and Alice Darlene (Cox) Francis.
He is survived by his three children – Gerald "Jerry"...
Terry Lee Young
Jan 31, 2025
Terry Lee Young, age 57 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on July 12, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri to William "Willy" and Martha (Phillips) Young.
He is survived by his sisters – Sandra Young of Fredericktown, Joyce Smith of Harviell,...
Evelyn Markham
Jan 31, 2025
Evelyn Markham of Ironton, Missouri passed away on January 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 1, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Harrison and Edna May (Smith) Toland. On January 25, 1952 she was united in marriage to John Edward Markham who preceded her in death on July...
Tony Beatman
Jan 29, 2025
Tony Beatman, age 40, of Desloge, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his devoted family. Born on November 30, 1984, in Saint Louis, he was the beloved son of Karen Beatman and the late Howard Beatman.
Tony was a dedicated mechanic known for his passion for automobiles, motorcycles, and anything with wheels. His deep love...
Sammye Koonce
Jan 28, 2025
Sammye Koonce, 89, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully January 28, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born on April 20, 1935, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to the late Clarence and Bessie (Pace) Koonce.
A dedicated and hardworking individual, Sammye began her career right out of high school, as a secretary at Southwestern Bell, where she dedicated 39 years of...
Carla Covrig
Jan 25, 2025
Carla Terene Covrig, age 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born on April 25, 1961, in Jerome, Idaho to the late Orval and Carlene (Duffy) Jones. Carla was a woman of grace and elegance, confidently navigating her life and the world around her. As a planner and a...